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The Busted Knuckle ChroniclesCanadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Community
Serving the Riding Community Since 2003
We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund of the
Department of Canadian Heritage
Articles submitted to the Busted Knuckle Chronicles and the Attitude Zone are the opinions of the writer and not necessarily that of the publisher of this publication All efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of information for events and schedules but it is recommended that you check with the
event coordinators before heading out to an event All information and articles in the paper are copyright protected and reproduction of this publication in part or entirely is strictly prohibited without prior written permission The Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Mediareg will not be
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Vol 11 Edition 39 October 17th 2013
After breakfast at the Comfort Inn Edmundston I went to my room and got the bike packed up I had waited to see if the rain I had woke up to would let up but I realized there was no hope of that It was going to be a soggy ride as the rain was coming down in buckets and so I donned my rain gear and set out
I arrived at the Potato World Museum in Florenceville-Bristol at lunch time and decided to have lunch before starting my tour The restaurant offered a menu with an abundance of Potato related items
I had a wonderful bowl of Potato soup and a hamburger The soup was rich and creamy with bits of bacon in it Imagine potatoes for dessert - I had a tough time choosing which dessert to try I enjoyed a rich cup of coffee along with some French fries thin and crispy that were drenched in cinnamon sugar and served with maple syrup for dipping as my dessert
It was an odd combination that worked surprisingly well
The place was bustling the rain it seemed had
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French Fries and Maple Syrup for dessert
all kinds of people looking for indoor activities
As the tour of the museum began I found myself looking at familiar equipment You see my grandfather was a New Brunswick Potato farmer and a fantastic mechanic so much of the equipment was familiar to me as he either used it on his farm in Grand Falls or he worked on it for his neighbours
The museum is supported by many people in the region and the McCain family contributes to it heavily
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A Display showing the early methods of farming
A well preserved International Kerosene Tractor
An early version of a potatoe picking machine
A bagging machine
McCainrsquos heavily supports the museum
Potato farming has long been a staple of the economy in New Brunswick and is in fact the
fourth largest food crop in the world
I learned all about the history of the potato and how the Incas in Peru were the first to cultivate them in approximately 5000 BC In the 1530s the Spanish brought potatoes to Europe after they had conquered Peru In
1589 potatoes were introduced in the Cork region of Ireland by Sir Walter Raleigh it was another forty years before the value of the potato was fully appreciated or embraced by the rest of Europe
As agriculturists discovered the ease of growth and the true nutritional value of the potato its popularity grew around the world The often maligned potato is rich in nutrients
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History on the migration of the Potato
The origion of the PotatoPicking up barrels of potaoes to put on the wagon
Potato World
and vitamins and one acre of potatoes can sustain 10 people for a year
The lowly potato has played a large role in the
history of the world The blight that struck in the 1840s saw entire crops wiped out in Europe and for the working poor in Ireland who relied predominantly on the potato for their sustenance the famine that ensued saw over one million Irish people die and another one million emigrate to the US and Canada
Early French Basque and Irish settlers landed in New Brunswick PEI and Nova Scotia and brought the potato with them In the late 1800s the Idaho potato industry had kicked off when the Burbank Russet strain of potato was developed
French Fries were introduced to the US by Thomas Jefferson who had them served in the White House during his Presidency of 1801-1809
In 1853 railroad magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt eating at a very fashionable resort in Saratoga Springs NY complained that his potatoes were cut too thick and sent them back to the kitchen Chef George Croiled is said to have sliced some potatoes paper thin fried them in hot oil salted and served them in an effort to spite Vanderbilt who apparently loved his ldquoSaratoga Crunch Chipsrdquo and potato chips have been popular ever since
I found the history of one of my favorite foods very interesting and finding out how potato chips came to be was very timely as my next stop on the Potato Tour was the Covered Bridge Potato Chip Company in Hartland NB It is owned and operated by the Albright family and it too has a fascinating history
The Albright family has been farming spuds since 1929 Aubrey Albright was a shoe maker by trade and worked on a potato farm at Jacksonville NB which he bought in 1929 He purchased a second farm at Victoria Corner Farming both locations until his 25 year old son Lorne moved to the Jacksonville farm with his bride Helen here they raised pigs chickens cattle and 30 acres of spuds His brothers Dalton and Willis helped out on the Victoria Corner farm
In 1954 they built their first spud house which was capable of holding 4000 pounds
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The restaurant and gift shop area
of potatoes up until then they had stored the spuds in the basements of their homes Dalton bought a farm at Simonds while Willis stayed on the home place in Victoria Corner
Until 1940 they had farmed with horses and picked spuds by hand until 1971 In 1986 the Jacksonville farm that had been expanded slowly over the years was now owned by Lorne and his two boys Robert and Wayne and they formed Albright Farms
Wayne Albright had two boys Ryan and Matthew Robert Albright had one son Shaun In 2004 Ryan Matthew and Shaun formed Carleton Country Spud Distributors Ltd to help sell and distribute their own potatoes and other locally grown potatoes to customers throughout the United States and Canada In 2006 the three partners formed Albright Farms Inc and purchased the family farm from Lorne Wayne and Robert The company now grows 500 acres of potatoes and 550 acres of grain and oil seeds
Although they sold spuds to McCainrsquos and
other companies for a number of years they are pretty much growing spuds for the Covered Bridge Potato Chip Co these days
Ryan who happens to ride a Road King was only too happy to give me a tour of the facilities and explain the family history and the creation of the Covered Bridge Potato Chip Company It took 2 years to build the dieting facilities and it is an old-fashioned kettle-cooked chip company Every batch is cooked in the traditional way one small batch at a time to ensure the best flavor and texture
Then mouth-watering seasonings are added resulting in a tasty chip that is crunchy and
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MotorcycleLawyercaldquoDedicated to Serving the Motorcycle Communityrdquo
Daryl J Brown ~ Barrister amp Solicitor
Personal Injury Law
15th Floor Central City TowerSuite 1500 13450 102nd Ave
Surrey British Columbia V3T 5X3Telephone 604-612-6848Toll Free 18775817001darylmotorcyclelawyercaRyan Albright and his Road King
Ryan at the hopper window of the plantThe Albright Family Photo
light The rich taste of their chips comes from the russet potatoes grown on their own land that are carefully cooked under watchful eyes
You can watch the chips being sliced cooked and seasoned through the plexiglass windows that encompass the cooking area There are closed circuit cameras and TV screens
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Chips going for seasoning
The plant is spotlessly clean
The seasoning centre inside the store
The view of the hopper from the Closed Circuit TV Screen
throughout that give you a dynamic visual as well You can buy Covered Bridge Potato Chip at Safeway in the Organic section throughout most of Canada They are expanding the processing facility to meet the demands of their ever increasing distribution
Ever since I tried them the Covered Bridge Potato Chip has become my favorite chips and with a wide variety of flavors I am pretty sure you too will enjoy them Their taste is superior to any brand out there in my humble opinion I dare you to try them but be forewarnedyou will most likely be addicted
After interviewing Ryan I packed up the bike and backtracked into Grand Falls where I would stay at the Quality Inn Pres du Lac my favorite place to stay in Grand Falls Jean and his staff run this family owned hotel and they treat a person so well
They offer an indoor pool and a fabulous hot tub Outside they offer a basketball court and
putting greens along with a playground for the kiddies
Beside the hot tub one of my favorite things is the lake that sits in the middle of the property where you can watch the ducks that call it home while sitting at the picnic tables and gliding benches that make you feel like you are on a rocking chair
The drive up rooms make this hotel perfect for unloading gear and the second floor rooms all have balconies to take in the peaceful view to share your morning coffee from
A full breakfast comes with your room and is served in the restaurant which at night offers a wonderful fine dining menu
The grounds are impeccably kept as is the entire hotel They offer good rates starting at $108 to $169 they offer great value for the money
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HOPE OPTICAL
My Room
Ducks at the lake at night
The cabins at night
The Lake in the middle of the property
Drive Up rooms
There is nothing lacking here wifi access great beds food and service that out does a lot of bigger hotels and makes this place one of my all time favorite family run accommodation providers
To find out more about the Potato World Museum visit
Potato World385 Centreville RdFlorenceville-Bristol NBwwwpotatoworldca
To find out more on the Covered Bridge Potato Chip Co visitwwwcoveredbridgechipscom or visit the plant located along the highway at Hartland NB
To find out more about the Quality Inn Pres Du Lac visitwwwpresdulaccom10039 route 144Exit 75 on the Trans Canada Highway(2 miles west of Grand Falls)
Next stopFredericton here I spent time with a ton of incredible ridersBelt Drive Betty
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The front of the Hotel
ldquoBe yourself everyone else is already takenrdquo
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BC EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 9
Table of Contents
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Movie Star WisdomThe problem with people who have no vices is that generally you can be pretty sure theyrsquore going to have some pretty annoying virtues ndash Elizabeth Taylor
Psychologist WisdomListening not imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery ndash Dr Joyce Brothers
Novelist WisdomIncome tax returns are the most imaginative fiction being written today ndash Herman Wouk
Newspaper Columnist WisdomThere are 350 varieties of shark not counting loan and pool ndash L M Boyd
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WyzWmnrsquos Words to the Wise
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Fads What a weird thing they are right I mean for those of us who spent some or many of our formative years in the 1980rsquos going to the mall lately can be almost a little traumatic
Friendship bracelets hammer pants
hairstyles and glasses frames are all over reminding us of Jr High or High school because itrsquos back in style (sorta) Giant flat brim ball caps (and leave the tags on them from the store yo) are hellip hmhellip why Donrsquot know
Those are however just examples in general The motorcycle industry is as guilty of creating and following fads as anyone and Irsquove noticed a few lately that just have me scratching my bald head Not just the ldquoblack on black lookrdquo thing hell thatrsquos been my favourite colour combination for decades same with the satin black look and the de-chromed look
As far as Irsquom concerned everyone else finally caught up on those ones However there are other things that Irsquom just not sure about ldquoBobbersrdquo that come from the factoryhellip WTF
How can it be a bobber if you havenrsquot taken anything off of it Isnrsquot that just going against the very definition of bobber And ldquofactory customrdquo Thatrsquos on par with ldquogovernment intelligencerdquo and ldquowell-known secretrdquo Itrsquos not ldquocustomrdquo if it comes from the factory like that
if you ask me It may be modified from the original base model but if someone else can buy exactly the same damn thing as I have I donrsquot have a true custom Irsquod even grant you that you have ldquopersonalizedrdquo it but not ldquocreated a customrdquohellip I leave that title to those who have actually done some work gotten a little dirty or at least sat for hours with the shop foreman or designer to create something thatrsquos original and one-of-a-kind
Now I see that there are some other things that are starting up that I sincerely wonder abouthellip like darksiding the front tire as well as the rear (great for drag bikes I guess) buying something called an ldquoadventurerdquo bike and never ever taking it anywhere but to and from work (thatrsquos just criminal and Irsquom a cruiser rider I shouldnrsquot even care but I do) or one of the most terrifying fads yet failing to offer any significantly different models for years at a time
Some manufacturers keep it fresh with a revamp of a popular model like Honda did with their new Goldwing bagger which has taken right off but some and Irsquom sad to say my beloved Kawi is right in the thick of it have been riding the laurels of the current lineup for a long time and failing to provide anything more than updated versions of the same models and that makes me sad Yes if they have something thatrsquos selling reliably and stands as popular and reliable well donrsquot fix it if it ainrsquot broke But you still have to come out with SOMEthing new here and there
Ural has this year with their ldquoGaucho Ramblerrdquo version of the classic Patrol model-
a new take on an old theme which gets us away from the look of a classic Soviet Army bike and introduces a very western theme including bright blue paint that would have been totally at home in the sixties or seventies and Navajo blankets for the sidecar rider Refreshingly Ural doesnrsquot want to capture the hipster market with this one theyrsquore going after a young market outdoorsy types who maybe do some ranching or farming even Now therersquos a demographic that hasnrsquot really been targeted by this industry
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So in spite of the sportbike loving writers who seem to think that all of us who ride cruisers are ldquoso last weekrdquo and want to jump on the next brightly colored plastic thing that jumps out of a crate Irsquom going to say forget whatrsquos ldquopopularrdquo and get something that speaks to you or create it out of that showroom darling you parked in the driveway last night
Tear something off build something and put it on put your MARK on that sucker buy a Kettenkrad motorcycle tank (that oughta shut up those who call all Glide models tankshellip wow) or a Hyanide or Baal ldquoall terrain motorcyclerdquo Color match your bike gear and helmet if you like it that way or mismatch it all if you decide itrsquos what you like Ignore the fads stomp on the trends express yourself
I am constantly surprised by the number of people who ride and refuse to actually be themselves uniquely what is this for if itrsquos not to be an expression of ldquomerdquo Paint a puce stripe down your tailpipe hang a raccoon tail off of your headlight or just add some
chrome Be YOU Buck trends Thatrsquos what I meant to say yeah ldquobuckrdquo the trends
Keep your own unique rubber side down
R Jeff LeGrand
CalgarySouthern Alberta CorrespondentThe Busted Knuckle ChroniclesBy Riders For Riders About Riders
Executive CommitteeThe Calgary Motorcycle Ride for Dad
National Chapter CoordinatorVulcan Riders Association of Canada
Thunder Lizard Lips Off amp AB EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 12
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beltdrivebettyblogspotcomPair-A-Dice TrikesThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 15
Rockstar Energy Drink Takes Title Position with Canadian MX Nationals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - (October 14 2013 - Stouffville Ontario) Canadian Motosport Racing Corporation (CMRC) is pleased to announce the commencement of an agreement with Rockstar Energy Drink to become the title sponsor of the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals
I am very excited about the new relationship we have developed with Rockstar Energy Drink and I look forward to working closely with their team stated Mark Stallybrass CMRC President Our friends at Rockstar are very enthused about the sponsorship of this property and are anxious to promote series growth and attract a wider following of the Motocross Nationals and the Rockstar Energy
Drink line of beverages
The 22nd Annual Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals will expand to ten rounds in 2014 and will feature top Canadian and International Professional Motocross talent including returning champion Brett Metcalfe Bobby Kiniry Colton Facciotti and Tyler Medaglia in the premier MX1 class Plans are already underway to create more enthusiasm to catch the attention of an expanded fan base with new exciting attractions which will benefit the teams riders industry and most importantly the spectators
Rockstar is fired up to announce this partnership with the premiere motocross racing championship in Canada stated Dave Giancoulos Vice-President Canada Rockstar Inc I am hugely excited for this new alignment with a prestigious motocross championship which has made major strides in the past few years The level of competition has risen and with it so has the draw for new talent We believe the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals will be the most dynamic and exciting season to date
The series will commence the first weekend of June and will visit five provinces over a span of twelve weeks to conclude in August Complete details of the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals will be released in the coming months For additional information contact CMRC at (905) 642-5607 or e-mail infocmrcracingcom
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Sports amp AB EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 17
Alberta Vintage FlatTrack Association
2013 Event Schedule
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We are Moving to Castrol Speedway - Watch our web
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The preliminary track schedule for 2013 is posted on our Google calendar Please go to wwwpsraca to check it out and for the calendar address so you can add it to whatever calendar application you use
Our new website is up and running
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ldquoListen to the mustnts child Listen to the donts
Listen to the shouldnts the impossibles the wonts
Listen to the never haves then listen close to me
Anything can happen child Anything can berdquo
Shel Silverstein
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I love looking at old photographs I wont say it was a simpler time but it was a different life
Smiling faces from the past you wonder who the people are Was this an important day Were they gathering to
celebrate life and love someone birthday wedding graduation Was it a sombre day filled with heartache a forced smile for the future or was it to hint at that this too will pass
Many pictures of family friends standing in front of cars trucks and motorcycles and tractors Young children forced to stand proper optimistically looking forward to a future a day when this one would feel like a century ago if it were yesterday
There are pretty young girls rosy blushes on their cheeks even in the fading black and white photos Someone coming courting A time before she was a wife a mother a grandmother A time when she held someone world in her delicate hands How many hearts did she break before someone swept her away
There are the races Creased and folded Faded from an image the dust and smoke Small town excitement Dare devils reckless careless restless for the adrenaline they
craved The roar of the engines the roar of the crowds Wood dirt asphalt unforgiving barriers Man and machine slight of hand cheaters and champions pushing the sport pushing the competitors Tomorrow would be work but for that brief snapshot it was only the rush of speed and a pounding heart
-bad Uncle Monkey
bad Uncle Monkey amp SK EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 18
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ldquoSuccess is not final failure is not fatal it is the courage to continue that countsrdquo
Winston Churchill
Women in the Wind
I am interested in starting up a Women in the Wind (WITW) motorcycle chapter within Regina for lady riders and looking to find others who may have interest in joining as well To read about the history of WITW and see where other chapters are located the official national website is here httpwwwwomeninthewindorg This national motorcycle club has several chapters across Canada including Saskatoon Membership is open to all lady riders all makes and models of motorcycles and all levels of experience This is more about a bunch of ladies uniting to ride and socialize together
There is often an annual provincial rally and like this year (just last weekend) a bi-annual event that hosted over 200 lady riders from across Canada and the USA in Kannaskis AB at a first class eventconference Membership within WITW does not have to be exclusive you can belong to other riding groups and clubs as well If there are enough women who are interested in finding out how this would work whatrsquos involved etchellip we will set a date to connect over coffeedrinks and discuss Expressing interest by no means commits you to joining the club The Saskatoon chapter strongly supports the creation of a Regina chapter and would help us get things rolling If you are a lady and you ride and you have interest in finding out more please email me with your name and phone number and should we get enough
interest I will let you know the date to connect Gentleman if you know a lady rider that you think may be interested please pass this along Thank you in advance SincerelyShelly-Anne Shellyanne888gmailcomCell 306-501-5820
O u r E v e n t s C a l e n d a r s w w w c a n a d i a n m o t o r c y c l e e v e n t s c o m
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T h e C a n a d i a n R i d e r s S u p p o r t N e t w o r k w w w c a n a d i a n r i d e r s c a
B e l t D r i v e B e t t y rsquo s B l o g w w w b e l t d r i v e b e t t y b l o g s p o t c a
O u r N e w s p a p e r rsquo s h o m e o n l i n e w w w b u s t e d k n u c k l e n e w s c o m
O u r R i d e r F r i e n d l y P h o n e B o o k a n d r e s o u r c e s f o r t h e b u s i n e s s e s o f t h e R i d e r F r i e n d l y B u s i n e s s A s s o c i a t i o n w w w r i d e r f r i e n d l y c a
Women in the Wind amp SK EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 19
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Midnight Lunch
The Canadian Legion of Riders And the Battlefords Jazz Society
Presents
Halloween Costume Bash featuring
the Barons of Buckingham
Date and Time Friday November 01 2013 at 800PM
Place Sloan room the Royal Canadian Legion Br70 North Battleford
Tickets $1000 per person
Available from the Legion and members of the CLR Executive or Contact Kevin Jones Secretarycanadianlegionofridersca
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R A I C I T S U J M J J R Z D D J D J O T T I N G S U W E J A A Y U S E R H C J N Q R R K L E E N G D T S I N A I N I V O J H H J J R A S Y O F L B D K J J R T U O A X I H L J G I I B U V E L S K V Q Y C M T G U C T D U T O T I I I E R A J U A A I G S L J I N H J A L A L J O L N M C O U F G J U O L B I J R W U E R J E I J U P Y L N A C U E O N R U E C L B E T R L E I I N I T D M N A G I E I J E I S F T I F J E A T A L G L S U L F S I S O I N O I T A L A U E S G I J T U R T B O I T N I I L J S G C O S J I S N D I S V E O S S I U A L U O T U H O W O T J M B T V J T L J Y Y J N L J U G U L A T E J I I U L S J U C U N D I T Y R W S O T B E I J O U R N A L I S M U O N Y E S N N O I T A C I D U J P J U R I S T
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Did you know we have motorcycle puzzles in the Forum section of the website Well we do and theyrsquore fun
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You will find one loaded each day in the motorcycle puzzle forum board
In order to do the puzzles all you need to do is to download a small free piece of software from BrainsBreaker puzzles (We provide the link in the forums)
Remember you must be a member of BeltDriveBettycom and logged in to play
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Rider Friendly Business Association The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 22
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Would You Trade Your Bike For Sneakers
By Julie Malette (Mumbles) 1st CAV Sicily Supporter
1st Canadian Army Veterans (CAV) Motorcycle Unit members parked their
bikes on September 22nd and donned their sneakers to take part in the 2013 Canadian Army Run Patrick St-Pierre (Border) of Sicily Unit Jean-Claude Tremblay (JC) of Paardeberg Unit and President Phil Fisher (Fish) of Regalbuto Unit took part in the half-marathon while President Trevor Luten (Trev) of Paardeberg Unit completed the 5k run
In total 22000 members of both the public and the military registered to take part in the run this year This was the largest run thus far and is the fastest growing race in Canada The Canadian Army Run started in 2008 with 7000 participants as a chance for
troops to thank Canadians for their support while allowing Canadians to thank those who have served us both home and abroad The military theme dominated with displays of tanks trucks tents and equipment with music provided by a military band Soldiers at the finish line hung 2013 Canadian Army Run dog tags around participantrsquos necks as a keep-sake of the event
Master Warrant Officer Rob Clarke spoke of the ldquopride and comradeship to military and public alike with emotions of seeing ill and injuredrdquo as last year 115 handicapped participants came out to run walk or roll Proceeds of the 2013 Canadian Army Run go to benefit Soldier On and the Military Family Fund This will assist past and present members of the military and their families cope with their disabilities and unforeseen needs
CAV members also offered support with style arriving on their bikes handing out drinks to the participants all while displaying
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 23Support Our Troops
Table of Contents
23 mdash Support Our Troops24 mdash Soldiers of Suicide - SOT25 mdash Accident Victims Remembered26 mdash Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events27 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events28 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events29 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events30 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events31 mdash LWC News amp ON Events32 mdash LWC News amp International News33 mdash New Products34 mdash ON Events35 mdash Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events36 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events37 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame38 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame39 mdash Thoughts to Ponder40 mdash NL News41 mdash NL News42 mdash NL amp NB amp NS Events43 mdash Faith amp Motorcycles
Continued on next Page
their bikes with pride behind their hydration station It was a great day to ride with friends attend a great event and help out for a good cause
Congratulations to our CAV runners Now hang up those sneakers and put those riding boots back on
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 24Soldiers of Suicide - SOT
Remember the Soldiers Remember the soldiers who died over thereIn Dieppe Vimy and PasschendaeleSt Julien Ypres and Hill 62 They gave their lives for me and for you
They fought for our country against tyrannyShedding their blood so we could be free Brave soldiers and sailors and airmen were they Giving their all in lands far away
Remember the sailors who sailed the great seasBattling u-boats unseen enemy Protecting our service folk going to warKeeping danger away from our shores
Remember the airmen who took to the skiesTo defend us from enemyrsquos wilesRemember the fliers whose aircraft went down Their sleeping bodies may nersquoer be found
Remember our service folk from World War IlWho fought great battles for me and youIn England North Africa France ItalyHolland and Belgium those countries freed
Remember the merchant men bringing suppliesOrsquoer treacherous waters to the alliesLike our armed forces they gave life and limb Our memory of them must never dim
And then off to Korea our servicemen wentMore war where bone guts and lives were spent Then came Cyprus Suez and the Middle East With United Nations searching for peace
In Afghanistan now they fight Taliban To help rebuild a strange foreign landStill some return dead injured and maimed Canadians giving their best once again Reason I am the son of a career Royal Canadian Army (Dental Corp) officer Lt Col Laurence C Cameron Dad served Canada from 1939 until his retirement in 1959 His tour of duty during WWII took him to England Scotland France Belgium North Africa Sicily and Ortona While serving Canada the dental corps also served the RCN and the RCAF Following WWII Dad served on HMCS Magnificent HMCS Cornwallis HMCS Stadacona HMCS Shearwater RCAF Beaverbank Canadian Artillery Base Camp Shilo among other sites Much of this time was obviously away from his family This poem honours Canadian service men and wom-en who have served and who continue to serve our country with bravery and the families at home who love and understand the reasons for having to be apart for ex-tended periods of time some until eternity Permisssion is granted to Veterans Affairs Canada to publish this work without rec-ompense to the author
Robert J Cameron -November 5 2009 72Halifax Nova Scotia
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ldquoThis life is what you make it No matter what youre going to mess up
sometimes its a universal truth But the good part is you get to decide
how youre going to mess it up Girls will be your friends - theyll act like it anyway
But just remember some come some go The ones that stay with you through
everything - theyre your true best friends Dont let go of them Also remember
sisters make the best friends in the world As for lovers well
theyll come and go too And baby I hate to say it
most of them - actually pretty much all of them are going to break your heart but you cant give up because if you
give up youll never find your soulmate Youll never find that half who makes you whole and that goes for everything Just
because you fail once doesnt mean youre gonna fail at
everything Keep trying hold on and always always always believe in yourself
because if you dont then who will sweetie So keep your head high
keep your chin up and most importantly keep smiling because lifes a beautiful thing and
theres so much to smile aboutrdquo
Marilyn Monroe
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 25Accident Victims Remembered
Do you ever sing
Phrases of songs spin off from random thoughts The meanings can be deep obscure melancholy hopeful
The lyrics haunt me follow me chase
me by day amp often play me to sleep at night
My world has always been ruled by melodyHow some do not Cannot seem to take lyrics to heart is a mystery to me how do they not feel the poignancy The laughter The heartache The passion
How can one not have renewed hope amp faith when the words amp tune resonate within your soul as if theyd be spoken to you by a loverOr one who would beOr once was
How can they not feel the music inside their chest amp notice their bodies move faster or slower
When you are by yourself amp on the road do not certain songs Plead for release Do you hum the verses you are not knowing amp Belt out the ones you do
Do you not notice the rhythm of the motor or the tires on the roadDo the passing cars or guardrails not
accentuate the beatDoes riding make you happy enough to singHave you forgotten howDoes it not make you smile
Just wonderingdo you ever sing Even just a little
LaterKate B
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 26Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events
Is it Time to Re-Tire
Did I mention that already Sorry this time Irsquom actually talking bike tires
After getting back from Red Wing this summer I decided to get some new tires The last set was installed in July 2011 and I had put 26000 km on them They were starting to show the miles and were getting a little too close to the wear bars Irsquove run tires too far before and thatrsquos never a safe thing to do So for the sake of a couple of thousand kilometers itrsquos not worth the risk of blowing a tire
But which tire to choose There are as manyopinions as to the proper tire to run as there are riders
Quite often over years of riding each rider will settle on a tire brand that they like to ride on and will stick with it However
what makes choosing a tire difficult is that every bike handles and ldquofeelsrdquo different on different tire brands So depending on the number of miles a rider covers each year will determine how often they have to buy new tires and how often they get to try a different manufacturerrsquos tire
For a few years there I was running through a set of tires every summer Thatrsquos a lot of riding but I sure was having a great time The upshot to this was that I got to try a couple of different tire brands on my bike
The first couple of sets were Dunlops and they were okay but I didnrsquot quite like the way the bike ldquofeltrdquo running on these It just didnrsquot quite hold the road as I thought it should and didnrsquot seem to hold corners well either
So then I tried a pair of Bridgestones and Irsquove got to tell you that ndash for my bike ndash that was the scariest set of tires Irsquove ever ridden on The bike actually felt scary with that set of tires It followed every crack or road snake that it could find making it wander and jerk
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 27Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Robertrsquos Aimless RamblingsOctober 2013 Newspaper
back and forth on the road and corners were even worse I couldnrsquot wait for that set of tires to wear out
After that I went looking for something a little better so I decided to try a set of Avon Venom X
The difference was incredible and immediate It was like these tires were designed for my bike
The bike ran smoother on the road tracked perfectly and cornered with a smoothness that Irsquod never felt before There was no more having to guess what the bike would do every time it hit a crack or bump in the road it now tracked perfectly true What a pleasure it was to ride It was like being on a brand new bike
So consequently Irsquove stuck with Avonrsquos for my bike and couldnrsquot be happier A lot of riders like their Metzeler tires you hear a lot of good things about them Irsquove been tempted to try a set but Irsquom happy with the way the bike runs on Avonrsquos so why mess with a good thing
I guess the bottom line in tires is find a tire that runs well for your bike and your riding style and enjoy your time out on the road
ldquoLife is like riding a bicycle To keep your balance you must keep movingrdquo
Albert Einstein
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 28Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Duncan and Dave M conquering the Dragon
JampJ MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET
RODNEY COMMUNITY CENTRESunday Oct 27 2013
10 am ndash 3 pm135 Queen St Rodney ON
Located approx 35 mins from London and Chatham 1 hr from Windsor or Woodstock5 mins off Hwy 401 exit at Furnival Road
exit 129 Towards Rodney take a left at the crossroads Queens Line and Furnival Rd
Community Center is down on the left
VENDORS PLEASE CONTACT Fred Jennings at 519-864-1427 (calls only)
e-mail fcjenn5hotmailcom or fredjennsympaticoca
10x10 Spaces $40 Table Spaces $25 Set up time 8am-10am
Book early to save a spotGeneral Admission $5 Children under 12
Free with a parentFood and refreshments available
Proper Braking
I was asked recently by a friend who just purchased his first bike what is the most important safety tip you can give me I thought for a second and answered learning how to use your brakes He looked at me as if I were kidding him Whats to it he said ya just stomp and squeeze just like in your car
Thats the problem I said Too many riders believe that and coincidentally bikers crash way to often Youve all heard the story about the guy who had to lay er down because somebody pulled out in front of him
What that actually means is he panicked locked the rear tire and the bike slid on the ground and stopped when it hit the vehicle or just before it hit the vehicle In either case the rider crashed in an attempt to avoid a crash
Ninety percent of the time if the rider had braked properly in that situation he would never have struck the vehicle
So the question is how do I minimize my chances of crashing into something The answer is simple Practice emergency maximum braking But first theres a couple of things you need to know Number 1 The
front brake is 70 of your braking force Due to that fact you must put more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake If you happen to lock the front tire you must release it immediately then reapply it Squeeze the front brake dont grab it If you lock the rear tire dont release it If you do theres a good chance you will high side
With a motorcycle you can still steer when the rear tire is locked and sliding You must also remember that the motorcycle must be straight up when performing maximum braking This is not to say that you cant brake with the bike leaned over in a turn you can lightly brake with both brakes in that situation but maximum braking must be done with the bike straight up
The point is you must learn to modulate your brakes to keep from locking them and the only way to do that is to practice Keep repeating to yourself front brake front brake That will assist you in putting more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake
You should practice maximum braking from whatever speed you normally ride I guarantee your bike will react differently when braking hard at 80mph than at 30mph If you practice then in an emergency situation you
will revert to your training rather than dumb luck The only other alternative is to buy a bike with anti-lock brakes just remember even with anti-lock brakes the bike still has to be straight up to perform maximum braking
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 29Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Please tell ldquoMotormanrdquo Belt Drive Betty sent you to receive
your $500 discount
Till next month ride safe and get some practice in
A word of thanks to all the riders who have bought my Ride Like a Pro video and for all the positive reviews received I truly appreciate all the support and just remember always apply the techniques I show you in the video every single time you ride
You can call our toll free number and order the video with your mastercard or visa Dr Donna or myself will be happy to take your order You can order by calling 1-866-868-7433 It will be the best motorcycle accessory you can buy for you or a friend
You can also pick up my Ride Like a Pro Video at the following dealers in the Tampa Bay area BMW of Tampa Bay on Gunn Highway or Action Honda in Hudson Ride Safe
Copyright 2009 Jerry ldquoMotormanrdquo Palladinowwwridelikeaprocom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 30Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
2013 Ride for MS Thank You Riders
What a great ride It started out pretty gloomy but the rain held out Many thanks to all of those who bit the bullet and took a chance that it would stay clear and it did
Thanks to the Knights of Columbus - South Windsor for a fantastic buffet dinner Wayne Wilson amp James Ridout from the White Nights-EMS for being there in case we needed them
To all the sponsors and contributors for the beautiful door and auction prizes thank you And finally to the many volunteers who make this Ride for MS event possible Kathy Iacovone who won the 50 Plasma TV Congrats Kathy
The Top Fundraiser bringing in the most pledges this year was Mike Lucier The Top 3 Fundraisers that brought in the most pledges for the last 5 years are 1 Kathy Iacovone 2 Gail Lucier-Nantais and 3 Mile Lucier ~~ GREAT JOB ~~
The 5th Annual Ride for MS brought in over $8000 to be given to the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) to help subsidize the purchase of special equipment such as wheelchairs wheelchair batteries walkers and other equipment as needed by those in our community with MS
Shar Good - Lone Wolf Clubhouse
THOUSANDS OF BIKERS ROAR INTOWASHINGTON DC TO PROTEST
Two Million Bikers rally suited up to protest theMillions of Americans March Against Fear
Bikers opposing a Muslim rally took over Washington DC on the morning of September 11th Thousands of motorcyclists roared into the nationrsquos capital for the Two Million Bikers Rallymdashas the nation observed moments of silence to honor the victims of the 911 terror attacksmdashintent on drowning out an event originally titled the Million Muslim March The Million Muslim March changed its name to the Million American March Against Fear (MAMF) but that did not change the bikersrsquo minds
Authorities denied the accusations noting that permits are not needed to rally in the capital MAMF the rally opposed by the bikers began on the National Mall just after 12pmmdashright as the bikers began to circle the area With many streets surrounding the rally closed off to traffic the bikers were not able to get to the rally of their disdain
A historic event for solidarity of humanity to establish peace harmony and justice is how MAMF described their rally organized by the American Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC)
The riders did make their presence felt though with clusters of motorcycles circling the surrounding blocks as MAMFrsquos speakers and organizers tried to rally
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 31LWC News amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Explaining that American-Muslims lsquostand with America against terrorismrsquo speaker Ruby Sous said ldquowe want to stand here in solidarity with the American people against hate and violencerdquo Christian protestors who showed up to protest against the Muslim rallymdashin addition to the motorcycled masses shouted back lsquoyou picked the wrong dayrsquo Throughout all this motorcycles could be seen circling coursing and revving their way around the rally
Attendees tried to hold a moment of silence but all they heard were revving motorcyclesThough not quite as large as the name would suggest there were several thousand motorcyclists in attendance stretching at least one-third of a mile long as they rumbled down suburban highways according to reports
MAMF also did not exactly live up to its name with only a few dozen supporters showing up Several speakers also railed against conspiracy theories American soldiers in the Middle East and other fringe topics They were outnumbered by the throngs of park police and counter-demonstrators on hand according to reports
Chopper
NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE
October 2013 - - The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum amp Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2014 Hall of Fame and the 2014 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame
Individuals organizations and businesses considered for induction into the Hall of Fame will have made a positive and significant impact on motorcycling Individuals considered for the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will have made a significant impact through their work in grassroots rights efforts
The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors the men and women who have dedicated much of their lives to improving promoting and advancing our great sport and lifestyle
The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the sacrifices individuals across the nation and world have made to protect the rights of motorcyclists through their efforts in the political arena and in grassroots
motorcyclists rights organizations Anyone who knows of a deserving individual can help the museum recognize these exceptional and deserving people by sending in a nomination
Nomination forms must be accompanied by credentials which explain why an individual should be considered for induction Please keep in mind that while their achievements may be outstanding not everyone knows it A comprehensive overview of their accomplishments is necessary to make an informed and educated decision Biographical info newspaper articles historical documents etc may be submitted Credentials should be no longer than five pages long including nomination form
Anyone interested in submitting a nomination form can download the Hall of Fame Nomination form online at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-manager14-Nomination-Formdoc
The Freedom Fighters nomination form is available at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-managerFFHoF-Nomination-Formdoc or you can request a nomination form by phoning the Museum 6053472001 or emailing infosturgismuseumcom
Nominations must be received by the Museum no later than January 10 2014 Individuals chosen for induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will be honored at the annual induction breakfast ceremony on Wednesday August 6 2014
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 32LWC News amp International News
Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags - Pro Riders Marketing Press
Announcement
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper HouseGTO Stretched SaddlebagsRetail $99595
Philadelphia PA - Just outside the ldquocity of brotherly loverdquo is a business that is so cool it
canrsquot be described within the confines of this press release You will have to go to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom to see what I mean
Here we are introducing a new division of the company which is the ldquoFiberglass Manufacturing Divisionrdquo
The first parts to come of the line are the Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags American made super strong and with top flight construction they fit like a glove on any
1993-2013 Harley Davidson Bagger model They are available with exhaust cutouts on both sides one side or none at all depending on your exhaust system
Stretched with a cool speedline design to make even a stock bagger pop with that custom look Shown painted
Dealer and distributor programs are available For further details contact Joe Distefano at proridersmarketingsbcglobalnet P-319-389-0798 or F-866-205-2422For retail sales got to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom
To see these cool bags many great custom bikes and meet Johnny Mac in person while in Daytona at Biketoberfest go to the Strip Club Choppers RoadHousesee below
About Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House is a house of services We specialize in fiberglass products ground up custom motorcycle builds and more Our 47000 sq ft building contains our fabrication area showroom fiberglass production area and 2500 sq ft photo video studio (Elite Studios) we create amp maintain our own websites in house In addition we provide creative services work (photoshop photography) etc Founded in 1999 we have grown through the years from a garage builder to a full service
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 33New Products
Continued on next Page
Above Johnny Mac with raw set of GTO Bags as seen at the Indian Larry Block party
The Christmas Motorcycle Show (CMS) is the YEAR END Motorcycle Show for the Motorcycle Rider A place that you can buy gifts for your hard to buy for Rider
We have something for everyone at CMS with all the latest in the motorcycle industry from motorcycles to appeal to gifts to motorcycle art and First Nations art as well
Each booth will have sale items on hand while they last You will see custom bikes along with best in street bikes competing for cash prizes
See race bikes and talk to racers If you are looking to join a riders group CMS is the place to be this Remembrance Day weekend We will have cash prizes for the Best in Show in Best Christmas Decorated Bike ldquoBest Custom Bikerdquo Best Overseas Custom Best Motorcycle Artrdquo Best Scooter and Best Vintage with a tribute to theldquo Isle Of Man We will also have a Swap Meet on Sunday
For the cultural rider and passenger we will have a Motorcycle ARTSHOW where we will have arts and crafts made by riders for riders We will also have a First Nations Arts and cultural display and sale as wellThe National ldquoThank You Veterans Toy Driverdquo is a way for the motorcycling community
get involved in a program that helps military families at Christmas Our organisation associated groups and you can and will gather and distribute toys for our veterans families at bases across Canada (as far as our toy donations last)
This is not a hand out but a way for Riders to say to our soldiers and especially their families that we appreciate everything they go through to keep their family unit together If we can help by supplying a present or two under the Christmas Tree this year and make a kid happy at Christmashellipwhy not
How can you help You can get involved by mailing an unwrapped gift for a kid from 6 months old to 16 years old to the address on our website If you can talk to your friends andor group and get a few toys together that would be great As you know CASH is king and if you can make a cash donation for the truck and fuel to deliver the toys to bases across Canada that would be very helpful If you cannot make it to the show and would like to help anyway please go to our PayPal account and donate the price of admission of $15+ into the show AS A DONATION for the cause at friendsofveteranscom Or please contact our office at fovcanadagmailcom
facility within a creative environment we excel and our customers are 100 satisfied Location915 Ray AvenueCroydon Pa 19021267-878-9046 GM Jack Mcintyrecell 610-636-5848jackbikerpicsorg As always your continued support of our clients and Pro Riders Marketing is sincerely appreciated
If you need further information to facilitate use of this PR or for any reason please feel free to contact me anytime 247
Thank you again for your continued support
Best Regards Joe Distefano wwwproridersmarketingcom Pro Riders Marketing Promotional Productswwwprmpromocom phone 319-389-0798 fax 866-205-2422proridersmarketingsbc-globalnet
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 34New Products amp ON Events
Folks yesterday Wounded Warriors Canada launched a very exciting innovative event The WWC Battlefield Bike Ride 2014 will raise funds for PTSD service animal programs The ride will last 5 - 15 June Juno Beach - Vimy
Commencing on the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings This ride will be a bucket list experience not only will we cycle in our forefathers footsteps we will take in all that rural France has to offer Frankly I am getting tired of hearing that Vets are paying upwards to $25k for a service dog To my mind some of the folks that supply dogs are war profiteers We do not charge a thin dime to any Vet in need of this great tool to fight the demons of PTSD
The need is great as we all know Now before we digress into VAC should pay for them You are right That said we need to prove it works this will take time In the interim we need to help those that need this type of help I would ask that you go to our web site wwwwoundedwarriorsca for details etc
Please consider joining us in an incredible journey You will find the ask is modest and quite doable no matter if you fundraise or pay it all yourself or a combination of both Raised fund are tax deductible Finally please forward to all your FB friends We are looking for 200 riders to ride for the 158 fallen Honour the fallen help the living
Wayne JohnstonFounderWounded Warriors Canada
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DAVE SEHL TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the seventh member of the class of 2013 Dave Sehl will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
First in Canada as a privateer and then in the US on the Harley-Davidson factory team for a few shining years Dave Sehl ruled the half-mile dirt tracks like few others
Daversquos first success came in ice racing in 1966 when he won the CMA junior 500 national championship In lsquo67 he was Canadarsquos top half-mile dirt track competitor in
the senior class repeating the win in lsquo68 as an expert He topped that in 1969 winning on the ice again as an expert and taking the CMA No 1 plate in dirt track
An AMA national victory in 1970 provided Dave with a huge boost and three weeks later Dave won again this time another half-mile in Columbus Ohio He was on a roll and over a five-year spell he won Louisville three times ldquoIt was a nice trackrdquo he says in retrospect ldquoBig and smooth and nobody got in your wayrdquo Over a five-year span Dave was on the Louisville podium all five times
Perseverance and talent were rewarded and
in 1971 Dave placed fifth overall in AMA standings-his best year At the same time his dominance of Canadian racing continued and Dave took the CMA championships in 250 and 750 cc half-mile dirt track in 1970 and lsquo73
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International
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Continued on next Page
Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC)
Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
DON HADDOW TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the sixth member of the class of 2013 Don Haddow will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
Don Haddow credits his lifelong passion for motorsports to a childhood Christmas present from an aunt ldquoThrills of the Speedwayrdquo This led to a life-long love for riding and racing with much success
At the age of 26 Don bought a new Triumph T100R and was rewarded with the 1957 Canadian championship in the expert class at Harewood Acres near Jarvis Ont A few
weeks later he placed second in the 25-lap final of the BEMC Indian Summer Trophy Races These wins launched Donrsquos career
Late in the season in 1961 Don rode Oscar Liebmannrsquos hand-built BMW Rennsport special at Harewood and narrowly beat Al Johnson on a Norton Manx to win the Indian Summer Trophy Race
In 1962 Don received a first class award in the Canadian winter rally and competed in sports car hillclimbs in the legendary Jordan Special a home-built car with alcohol-fuelled Vincent engine It was invariably the fastest machine on the hill regularly defeated Ludwig Heimrath in his Porsches and still holds the hill records at Hockley Valley and Rattlesnake Point
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and
ldquoFinish each day and be done with it You have done what you could
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in forget them as soon as you can Tomorrow is a new day You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be
encumbered with your old nonsenserdquo
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Continued on next Page
promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in To-ronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motor-cyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
GEORGE PEPPER TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE HALL
OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to honour pioneering motorcycle racer George Pepper as an Historical Inductee at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga
Ontario
George Pepper was the pride of Belleville Ont and one of Canadarsquos most naturally talented motorcycle racers of the prewar era He was an exceptional rider with successes in Canada the United States and England With the outbreak of the Second World War he became a pilot in the Royal Air Force and was decorated for bravery before his life was cut short by a plane crash on a test flight in 1942
In 1936 George rocketed to fame when his home town hosted its first road race through the streets the Canadian championship 200 held in Belleville It drew 35 entries from star riders such as Madison Sale Bruce Venier and Tony Miller from Toronto Bob Sparks and Elwood Stillwell from Windsor and Americans Babe Tancrede and Ben Campanale on factory-backed Harley-Davidsons Nearly all the Canadian entrants rode British makes such as BSA Norton and Rudge The starter was Toronto motorcycle dealer Percy McBride and a crowd estimated at 20000 lined the streets to watch
Georgersquos abilities were soon noticed abroad and he and several Canadian racers were persuaded to compete in the English speedway leagues Racingrsquos popularity in England dwarfed the Belleville crowds drawing up to 60000 spectators in an evening
When war was declared in September 1939 George immediately enlisted working first in a factory building Spitfire aircraft and in September 1941 becoming a commissioned pilot in the Royal Air Force He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross but only weeks
later on Nov 17 1942 he and his crew were all killed during a daylight test flight in which the plane went into a spin from which it could not recover His ashes were returned to Canada and buried in the Belleville cemetery
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
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The Trucker
A trucker came into a truck stop cafeacute and placed his order He said lsquoI want three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boardsrsquo
The brand new blonde waitress not wanting to appear stupid went to the kitchen and said to the cook lsquoThis guy out there just ordered three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards What does he think this place is an auto parts storersquo
lsquoNorsquo the cook said lsquoThree flat tires mean three pancakes a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up and running boards are 2 slices of crisp bacon
lsquoOh OKrsquo said the blonde She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer
The trucker asked lsquoWhat are the beans for Blondiersquo
lsquoShe replied lsquoI thought while you were waiting for the flat tires headlights and running boards you might as well gas up
Two Nuts
Two boy scouts went on a nature hike in the hills picking hickory nuts along the way They soon filled their small pails and started to fill their pants and shirt pockets When they could hold no more nuts they started down the country road until they came across a cemetery One of the boys decided that would be a good place to stop and divide up the nuts
The two boys sat in the shade of a large oak tree and unloaded their pockets and buckets dumping all of the nuts in a large pile In the process two of the nuts rolled down near the road The boys then proceeded to divide up the nuts ldquoOne for you One for me One for you One for merdquo
As they were dividing the nuts another boy walking by the cemetery happened to hear them He looked into the cemetery but could not see the boys because they were hidden by the tree He hesitated a moment and then ran back to his house
ldquoFather fatherrdquo he yelled as he entered his house ldquoThe cemetery Come quickrdquo ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo the father asked ldquoNo time to explainrdquo the boy frantically panted ldquoFollow merdquo The boy and the father ran up the country road and stopped when they reached the cemetery They stood at the side of the road and listened for a few moments Then the father asked his son ldquowhatrsquos wrongrdquo
The son said ldquodo you hear that (he whispered)rdquo They both listened intently and heard the Scouts ldquoOne for me One for you One for me One for yourdquo
The boy then blurted out to his father ldquoThe devil and the God are dividing the soulsrdquo The father grinned but was silent A few moments later as the Scouts completed dividing out the nuts one Scout said to the other rdquo As soon as we get those two nuts down by the road wersquoll have them allrdquo
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Cape Pine
Written by Krista Austin St Johnrsquos NLPictures taken by Krista Austin
My roots are on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in the tiny rural community of St Shottrsquos As a child I frequently heard older people talking very casually about encounters with ghosts both in St Shottrsquos and especially in neighbouring Cape Pine I emphasize the word ldquocasuallyrdquo because these ghost stories were not meant to frighten but to teach that there is but a thin veil between this world and the next and encounters with the other side should not scare you as such occurrences are simply the result of ldquosome poor soul in need of a prayerrdquo
The last weekend of September brought perfect weather for a road trip so my partner Mark and I took the opportunity to visit my family in St Shottrsquos As Mark had never been to Cape Pine we considered it a good excuse to do some off-road riding my Suzuki Vstrom and his Kawasaki Versys Cape Pine consists of a now-automated lighthouse and two houses that are vacant for most of the year Itrsquos the most southerly point in Newfoundland at about the same latitude as the northern
border of Italy Part of the ldquoGraveyard of the Atlanticrdquo the number of shipwrecks in the area in the early 19th Century led to the construction of the lighthouse in 1851
To get to Cape Pine you turn off the Irish Loop highway at St Shottrsquos and then travel along a gravel road for about 9km The road is in pretty good shape but loose in places When you reach Cape Pine yoursquore rewarded with spectacular scenery of barrens cliffs and ocean
After wandering around and taking some pictures we set off for the main road Things were going quite well until I heard a large rock hit the bottom of my bike Somehow I
instinctively pulled in the clutch and came to a stop It was only then that I realized that my bike was no longer running I turn the key off turn it back on put the bike in neutral and hit the starter Shersquos alive I hit the gear shift andhellipshe shut off ldquoWhat the amp$rdquo Mark instantly knew what had happened and his hunch was proven when he inspected the wire coming from the side stand Somehow the rock had cut the wire going to my side stand switch The problem I now had was that the bike thinks that the stand is down and cuts the power when the bike is shifted into gear Luckily for me Mark is a jack-of-all-trades and usually turns into McGyver when
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something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
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ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
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all kinds of people looking for indoor activities
As the tour of the museum began I found myself looking at familiar equipment You see my grandfather was a New Brunswick Potato farmer and a fantastic mechanic so much of the equipment was familiar to me as he either used it on his farm in Grand Falls or he worked on it for his neighbours
The museum is supported by many people in the region and the McCain family contributes to it heavily
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A Display showing the early methods of farming
A well preserved International Kerosene Tractor
An early version of a potatoe picking machine
A bagging machine
McCainrsquos heavily supports the museum
Potato farming has long been a staple of the economy in New Brunswick and is in fact the
fourth largest food crop in the world
I learned all about the history of the potato and how the Incas in Peru were the first to cultivate them in approximately 5000 BC In the 1530s the Spanish brought potatoes to Europe after they had conquered Peru In
1589 potatoes were introduced in the Cork region of Ireland by Sir Walter Raleigh it was another forty years before the value of the potato was fully appreciated or embraced by the rest of Europe
As agriculturists discovered the ease of growth and the true nutritional value of the potato its popularity grew around the world The often maligned potato is rich in nutrients
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History on the migration of the Potato
The origion of the PotatoPicking up barrels of potaoes to put on the wagon
Potato World
and vitamins and one acre of potatoes can sustain 10 people for a year
The lowly potato has played a large role in the
history of the world The blight that struck in the 1840s saw entire crops wiped out in Europe and for the working poor in Ireland who relied predominantly on the potato for their sustenance the famine that ensued saw over one million Irish people die and another one million emigrate to the US and Canada
Early French Basque and Irish settlers landed in New Brunswick PEI and Nova Scotia and brought the potato with them In the late 1800s the Idaho potato industry had kicked off when the Burbank Russet strain of potato was developed
French Fries were introduced to the US by Thomas Jefferson who had them served in the White House during his Presidency of 1801-1809
In 1853 railroad magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt eating at a very fashionable resort in Saratoga Springs NY complained that his potatoes were cut too thick and sent them back to the kitchen Chef George Croiled is said to have sliced some potatoes paper thin fried them in hot oil salted and served them in an effort to spite Vanderbilt who apparently loved his ldquoSaratoga Crunch Chipsrdquo and potato chips have been popular ever since
I found the history of one of my favorite foods very interesting and finding out how potato chips came to be was very timely as my next stop on the Potato Tour was the Covered Bridge Potato Chip Company in Hartland NB It is owned and operated by the Albright family and it too has a fascinating history
The Albright family has been farming spuds since 1929 Aubrey Albright was a shoe maker by trade and worked on a potato farm at Jacksonville NB which he bought in 1929 He purchased a second farm at Victoria Corner Farming both locations until his 25 year old son Lorne moved to the Jacksonville farm with his bride Helen here they raised pigs chickens cattle and 30 acres of spuds His brothers Dalton and Willis helped out on the Victoria Corner farm
In 1954 they built their first spud house which was capable of holding 4000 pounds
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The restaurant and gift shop area
of potatoes up until then they had stored the spuds in the basements of their homes Dalton bought a farm at Simonds while Willis stayed on the home place in Victoria Corner
Until 1940 they had farmed with horses and picked spuds by hand until 1971 In 1986 the Jacksonville farm that had been expanded slowly over the years was now owned by Lorne and his two boys Robert and Wayne and they formed Albright Farms
Wayne Albright had two boys Ryan and Matthew Robert Albright had one son Shaun In 2004 Ryan Matthew and Shaun formed Carleton Country Spud Distributors Ltd to help sell and distribute their own potatoes and other locally grown potatoes to customers throughout the United States and Canada In 2006 the three partners formed Albright Farms Inc and purchased the family farm from Lorne Wayne and Robert The company now grows 500 acres of potatoes and 550 acres of grain and oil seeds
Although they sold spuds to McCainrsquos and
other companies for a number of years they are pretty much growing spuds for the Covered Bridge Potato Chip Co these days
Ryan who happens to ride a Road King was only too happy to give me a tour of the facilities and explain the family history and the creation of the Covered Bridge Potato Chip Company It took 2 years to build the dieting facilities and it is an old-fashioned kettle-cooked chip company Every batch is cooked in the traditional way one small batch at a time to ensure the best flavor and texture
Then mouth-watering seasonings are added resulting in a tasty chip that is crunchy and
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MotorcycleLawyercaldquoDedicated to Serving the Motorcycle Communityrdquo
Daryl J Brown ~ Barrister amp Solicitor
Personal Injury Law
15th Floor Central City TowerSuite 1500 13450 102nd Ave
Surrey British Columbia V3T 5X3Telephone 604-612-6848Toll Free 18775817001darylmotorcyclelawyercaRyan Albright and his Road King
Ryan at the hopper window of the plantThe Albright Family Photo
light The rich taste of their chips comes from the russet potatoes grown on their own land that are carefully cooked under watchful eyes
You can watch the chips being sliced cooked and seasoned through the plexiglass windows that encompass the cooking area There are closed circuit cameras and TV screens
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(Formerly BDB Club - which means you if you are a member at wwwbeltdrivebettycom and or subscribe
to our paper) This great program means you always have some-one looking out for you while you are on the road
ITrsquoS Another PERK of being our memberVisit
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Chips going for seasoning
The plant is spotlessly clean
The seasoning centre inside the store
The view of the hopper from the Closed Circuit TV Screen
throughout that give you a dynamic visual as well You can buy Covered Bridge Potato Chip at Safeway in the Organic section throughout most of Canada They are expanding the processing facility to meet the demands of their ever increasing distribution
Ever since I tried them the Covered Bridge Potato Chip has become my favorite chips and with a wide variety of flavors I am pretty sure you too will enjoy them Their taste is superior to any brand out there in my humble opinion I dare you to try them but be forewarnedyou will most likely be addicted
After interviewing Ryan I packed up the bike and backtracked into Grand Falls where I would stay at the Quality Inn Pres du Lac my favorite place to stay in Grand Falls Jean and his staff run this family owned hotel and they treat a person so well
They offer an indoor pool and a fabulous hot tub Outside they offer a basketball court and
putting greens along with a playground for the kiddies
Beside the hot tub one of my favorite things is the lake that sits in the middle of the property where you can watch the ducks that call it home while sitting at the picnic tables and gliding benches that make you feel like you are on a rocking chair
The drive up rooms make this hotel perfect for unloading gear and the second floor rooms all have balconies to take in the peaceful view to share your morning coffee from
A full breakfast comes with your room and is served in the restaurant which at night offers a wonderful fine dining menu
The grounds are impeccably kept as is the entire hotel They offer good rates starting at $108 to $169 they offer great value for the money
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HOPE OPTICAL
My Room
Ducks at the lake at night
The cabins at night
The Lake in the middle of the property
Drive Up rooms
There is nothing lacking here wifi access great beds food and service that out does a lot of bigger hotels and makes this place one of my all time favorite family run accommodation providers
To find out more about the Potato World Museum visit
Potato World385 Centreville RdFlorenceville-Bristol NBwwwpotatoworldca
To find out more on the Covered Bridge Potato Chip Co visitwwwcoveredbridgechipscom or visit the plant located along the highway at Hartland NB
To find out more about the Quality Inn Pres Du Lac visitwwwpresdulaccom10039 route 144Exit 75 on the Trans Canada Highway(2 miles west of Grand Falls)
Next stopFredericton here I spent time with a ton of incredible ridersBelt Drive Betty
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The front of the Hotel
ldquoBe yourself everyone else is already takenrdquo
Oscar Wilde
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Fads What a weird thing they are right I mean for those of us who spent some or many of our formative years in the 1980rsquos going to the mall lately can be almost a little traumatic
Friendship bracelets hammer pants
hairstyles and glasses frames are all over reminding us of Jr High or High school because itrsquos back in style (sorta) Giant flat brim ball caps (and leave the tags on them from the store yo) are hellip hmhellip why Donrsquot know
Those are however just examples in general The motorcycle industry is as guilty of creating and following fads as anyone and Irsquove noticed a few lately that just have me scratching my bald head Not just the ldquoblack on black lookrdquo thing hell thatrsquos been my favourite colour combination for decades same with the satin black look and the de-chromed look
As far as Irsquom concerned everyone else finally caught up on those ones However there are other things that Irsquom just not sure about ldquoBobbersrdquo that come from the factoryhellip WTF
How can it be a bobber if you havenrsquot taken anything off of it Isnrsquot that just going against the very definition of bobber And ldquofactory customrdquo Thatrsquos on par with ldquogovernment intelligencerdquo and ldquowell-known secretrdquo Itrsquos not ldquocustomrdquo if it comes from the factory like that
if you ask me It may be modified from the original base model but if someone else can buy exactly the same damn thing as I have I donrsquot have a true custom Irsquod even grant you that you have ldquopersonalizedrdquo it but not ldquocreated a customrdquohellip I leave that title to those who have actually done some work gotten a little dirty or at least sat for hours with the shop foreman or designer to create something thatrsquos original and one-of-a-kind
Now I see that there are some other things that are starting up that I sincerely wonder abouthellip like darksiding the front tire as well as the rear (great for drag bikes I guess) buying something called an ldquoadventurerdquo bike and never ever taking it anywhere but to and from work (thatrsquos just criminal and Irsquom a cruiser rider I shouldnrsquot even care but I do) or one of the most terrifying fads yet failing to offer any significantly different models for years at a time
Some manufacturers keep it fresh with a revamp of a popular model like Honda did with their new Goldwing bagger which has taken right off but some and Irsquom sad to say my beloved Kawi is right in the thick of it have been riding the laurels of the current lineup for a long time and failing to provide anything more than updated versions of the same models and that makes me sad Yes if they have something thatrsquos selling reliably and stands as popular and reliable well donrsquot fix it if it ainrsquot broke But you still have to come out with SOMEthing new here and there
Ural has this year with their ldquoGaucho Ramblerrdquo version of the classic Patrol model-
a new take on an old theme which gets us away from the look of a classic Soviet Army bike and introduces a very western theme including bright blue paint that would have been totally at home in the sixties or seventies and Navajo blankets for the sidecar rider Refreshingly Ural doesnrsquot want to capture the hipster market with this one theyrsquore going after a young market outdoorsy types who maybe do some ranching or farming even Now therersquos a demographic that hasnrsquot really been targeted by this industry
Thunder Lizard Lips Off amp AB EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 11
Continued on Next Page
So in spite of the sportbike loving writers who seem to think that all of us who ride cruisers are ldquoso last weekrdquo and want to jump on the next brightly colored plastic thing that jumps out of a crate Irsquom going to say forget whatrsquos ldquopopularrdquo and get something that speaks to you or create it out of that showroom darling you parked in the driveway last night
Tear something off build something and put it on put your MARK on that sucker buy a Kettenkrad motorcycle tank (that oughta shut up those who call all Glide models tankshellip wow) or a Hyanide or Baal ldquoall terrain motorcyclerdquo Color match your bike gear and helmet if you like it that way or mismatch it all if you decide itrsquos what you like Ignore the fads stomp on the trends express yourself
I am constantly surprised by the number of people who ride and refuse to actually be themselves uniquely what is this for if itrsquos not to be an expression of ldquomerdquo Paint a puce stripe down your tailpipe hang a raccoon tail off of your headlight or just add some
chrome Be YOU Buck trends Thatrsquos what I meant to say yeah ldquobuckrdquo the trends
Keep your own unique rubber side down
R Jeff LeGrand
CalgarySouthern Alberta CorrespondentThe Busted Knuckle ChroniclesBy Riders For Riders About Riders
Executive CommitteeThe Calgary Motorcycle Ride for Dad
National Chapter CoordinatorVulcan Riders Association of Canada
Thunder Lizard Lips Off amp AB EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 12
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beltdrivebettyblogspotcomPair-A-Dice TrikesThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 15
Rockstar Energy Drink Takes Title Position with Canadian MX Nationals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - (October 14 2013 - Stouffville Ontario) Canadian Motosport Racing Corporation (CMRC) is pleased to announce the commencement of an agreement with Rockstar Energy Drink to become the title sponsor of the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals
I am very excited about the new relationship we have developed with Rockstar Energy Drink and I look forward to working closely with their team stated Mark Stallybrass CMRC President Our friends at Rockstar are very enthused about the sponsorship of this property and are anxious to promote series growth and attract a wider following of the Motocross Nationals and the Rockstar Energy
Drink line of beverages
The 22nd Annual Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals will expand to ten rounds in 2014 and will feature top Canadian and International Professional Motocross talent including returning champion Brett Metcalfe Bobby Kiniry Colton Facciotti and Tyler Medaglia in the premier MX1 class Plans are already underway to create more enthusiasm to catch the attention of an expanded fan base with new exciting attractions which will benefit the teams riders industry and most importantly the spectators
Rockstar is fired up to announce this partnership with the premiere motocross racing championship in Canada stated Dave Giancoulos Vice-President Canada Rockstar Inc I am hugely excited for this new alignment with a prestigious motocross championship which has made major strides in the past few years The level of competition has risen and with it so has the draw for new talent We believe the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals will be the most dynamic and exciting season to date
The series will commence the first weekend of June and will visit five provinces over a span of twelve weeks to conclude in August Complete details of the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals will be released in the coming months For additional information contact CMRC at (905) 642-5607 or e-mail infocmrcracingcom
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Sports amp AB EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 16
Sports amp AB EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 17
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ldquoListen to the mustnts child Listen to the donts
Listen to the shouldnts the impossibles the wonts
Listen to the never haves then listen close to me
Anything can happen child Anything can berdquo
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I love looking at old photographs I wont say it was a simpler time but it was a different life
Smiling faces from the past you wonder who the people are Was this an important day Were they gathering to
celebrate life and love someone birthday wedding graduation Was it a sombre day filled with heartache a forced smile for the future or was it to hint at that this too will pass
Many pictures of family friends standing in front of cars trucks and motorcycles and tractors Young children forced to stand proper optimistically looking forward to a future a day when this one would feel like a century ago if it were yesterday
There are pretty young girls rosy blushes on their cheeks even in the fading black and white photos Someone coming courting A time before she was a wife a mother a grandmother A time when she held someone world in her delicate hands How many hearts did she break before someone swept her away
There are the races Creased and folded Faded from an image the dust and smoke Small town excitement Dare devils reckless careless restless for the adrenaline they
craved The roar of the engines the roar of the crowds Wood dirt asphalt unforgiving barriers Man and machine slight of hand cheaters and champions pushing the sport pushing the competitors Tomorrow would be work but for that brief snapshot it was only the rush of speed and a pounding heart
-bad Uncle Monkey
bad Uncle Monkey amp SK EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 18
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Women in the Wind
I am interested in starting up a Women in the Wind (WITW) motorcycle chapter within Regina for lady riders and looking to find others who may have interest in joining as well To read about the history of WITW and see where other chapters are located the official national website is here httpwwwwomeninthewindorg This national motorcycle club has several chapters across Canada including Saskatoon Membership is open to all lady riders all makes and models of motorcycles and all levels of experience This is more about a bunch of ladies uniting to ride and socialize together
There is often an annual provincial rally and like this year (just last weekend) a bi-annual event that hosted over 200 lady riders from across Canada and the USA in Kannaskis AB at a first class eventconference Membership within WITW does not have to be exclusive you can belong to other riding groups and clubs as well If there are enough women who are interested in finding out how this would work whatrsquos involved etchellip we will set a date to connect over coffeedrinks and discuss Expressing interest by no means commits you to joining the club The Saskatoon chapter strongly supports the creation of a Regina chapter and would help us get things rolling If you are a lady and you ride and you have interest in finding out more please email me with your name and phone number and should we get enough
interest I will let you know the date to connect Gentleman if you know a lady rider that you think may be interested please pass this along Thank you in advance SincerelyShelly-Anne Shellyanne888gmailcomCell 306-501-5820
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Women in the Wind amp SK EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 19
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Midnight Lunch
The Canadian Legion of Riders And the Battlefords Jazz Society
Presents
Halloween Costume Bash featuring
the Barons of Buckingham
Date and Time Friday November 01 2013 at 800PM
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Tickets $1000 per person
Available from the Legion and members of the CLR Executive or Contact Kevin Jones Secretarycanadianlegionofridersca
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Rider Friendly Business Association The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 22
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Would You Trade Your Bike For Sneakers
By Julie Malette (Mumbles) 1st CAV Sicily Supporter
1st Canadian Army Veterans (CAV) Motorcycle Unit members parked their
bikes on September 22nd and donned their sneakers to take part in the 2013 Canadian Army Run Patrick St-Pierre (Border) of Sicily Unit Jean-Claude Tremblay (JC) of Paardeberg Unit and President Phil Fisher (Fish) of Regalbuto Unit took part in the half-marathon while President Trevor Luten (Trev) of Paardeberg Unit completed the 5k run
In total 22000 members of both the public and the military registered to take part in the run this year This was the largest run thus far and is the fastest growing race in Canada The Canadian Army Run started in 2008 with 7000 participants as a chance for
troops to thank Canadians for their support while allowing Canadians to thank those who have served us both home and abroad The military theme dominated with displays of tanks trucks tents and equipment with music provided by a military band Soldiers at the finish line hung 2013 Canadian Army Run dog tags around participantrsquos necks as a keep-sake of the event
Master Warrant Officer Rob Clarke spoke of the ldquopride and comradeship to military and public alike with emotions of seeing ill and injuredrdquo as last year 115 handicapped participants came out to run walk or roll Proceeds of the 2013 Canadian Army Run go to benefit Soldier On and the Military Family Fund This will assist past and present members of the military and their families cope with their disabilities and unforeseen needs
CAV members also offered support with style arriving on their bikes handing out drinks to the participants all while displaying
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 23Support Our Troops
Table of Contents
23 mdash Support Our Troops24 mdash Soldiers of Suicide - SOT25 mdash Accident Victims Remembered26 mdash Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events27 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events28 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events29 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events30 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events31 mdash LWC News amp ON Events32 mdash LWC News amp International News33 mdash New Products34 mdash ON Events35 mdash Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events36 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events37 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame38 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame39 mdash Thoughts to Ponder40 mdash NL News41 mdash NL News42 mdash NL amp NB amp NS Events43 mdash Faith amp Motorcycles
Continued on next Page
their bikes with pride behind their hydration station It was a great day to ride with friends attend a great event and help out for a good cause
Congratulations to our CAV runners Now hang up those sneakers and put those riding boots back on
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 24Soldiers of Suicide - SOT
Remember the Soldiers Remember the soldiers who died over thereIn Dieppe Vimy and PasschendaeleSt Julien Ypres and Hill 62 They gave their lives for me and for you
They fought for our country against tyrannyShedding their blood so we could be free Brave soldiers and sailors and airmen were they Giving their all in lands far away
Remember the sailors who sailed the great seasBattling u-boats unseen enemy Protecting our service folk going to warKeeping danger away from our shores
Remember the airmen who took to the skiesTo defend us from enemyrsquos wilesRemember the fliers whose aircraft went down Their sleeping bodies may nersquoer be found
Remember our service folk from World War IlWho fought great battles for me and youIn England North Africa France ItalyHolland and Belgium those countries freed
Remember the merchant men bringing suppliesOrsquoer treacherous waters to the alliesLike our armed forces they gave life and limb Our memory of them must never dim
And then off to Korea our servicemen wentMore war where bone guts and lives were spent Then came Cyprus Suez and the Middle East With United Nations searching for peace
In Afghanistan now they fight Taliban To help rebuild a strange foreign landStill some return dead injured and maimed Canadians giving their best once again Reason I am the son of a career Royal Canadian Army (Dental Corp) officer Lt Col Laurence C Cameron Dad served Canada from 1939 until his retirement in 1959 His tour of duty during WWII took him to England Scotland France Belgium North Africa Sicily and Ortona While serving Canada the dental corps also served the RCN and the RCAF Following WWII Dad served on HMCS Magnificent HMCS Cornwallis HMCS Stadacona HMCS Shearwater RCAF Beaverbank Canadian Artillery Base Camp Shilo among other sites Much of this time was obviously away from his family This poem honours Canadian service men and wom-en who have served and who continue to serve our country with bravery and the families at home who love and understand the reasons for having to be apart for ex-tended periods of time some until eternity Permisssion is granted to Veterans Affairs Canada to publish this work without rec-ompense to the author
Robert J Cameron -November 5 2009 72Halifax Nova Scotia
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FUNDRAISING FOR SOS PROJECT By the non profit organization HONOUR OUR CANADIAN SOLDIERS
LEVEacuteE DE FOND POUR LE PROJET SOS Par lrsquoorganisation a but non lucrative Honorons nos Soldats Canadiens
830787-3
SOS PROJECT IS TO ALLOW US TO HONOUR OUR SOLDIERS OF SUICIDE (SOS) 1 LAUNCHING A WEBSITE SO THE FAMILY KNOW WE ARE REMEMBERING WHAT THEY
DID FOR OUR COUNTRY ( By the end of May BY THE END OF MAY 2013) 2 TO DEDICATE A TREE AT BEECHWOOD NATIONAL MILITARY CEMETERY IN OTTAWA (By the end of September but the order has to go in by the end of June 2013) 3 TO HAVE THE 3 MOTHERS OF OUR SOS SOLDIERS IN ATTENDING THE UNVIELLING CEREMONY IN SEPTEMBER
LE PROJET SOS PERMETTRA DE RENDRE HOMMAGE A NOS SOLDATS DU SUICIDE
1 LE LANCEMENT DE SITE INTERNET AFIN QUE LES FAMILLES SACHENT QUE NOUS NOUS SOUVENONS DE CE QUrsquoILS OU ELLES ONT FAIT POUR NOTRE PAYS
(Objectif est pour la fin mai 2013) 2 DEacuteDIEacute UN ARBRE AU CIMETIEgraveRE MILITAIRE NATIONAL DE BEECHWOOD A OTTAWA (Objectif est pour la fin septembre mais la commande pour la plaque doit eecirctre fait par la fin juin) 3 Avoir les 3 mamans de nos Soldats du suicide assister agrave la ceacutereacutemonie de devoilement de Septembre 2013)
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ldquoThis life is what you make it No matter what youre going to mess up
sometimes its a universal truth But the good part is you get to decide
how youre going to mess it up Girls will be your friends - theyll act like it anyway
But just remember some come some go The ones that stay with you through
everything - theyre your true best friends Dont let go of them Also remember
sisters make the best friends in the world As for lovers well
theyll come and go too And baby I hate to say it
most of them - actually pretty much all of them are going to break your heart but you cant give up because if you
give up youll never find your soulmate Youll never find that half who makes you whole and that goes for everything Just
because you fail once doesnt mean youre gonna fail at
everything Keep trying hold on and always always always believe in yourself
because if you dont then who will sweetie So keep your head high
keep your chin up and most importantly keep smiling because lifes a beautiful thing and
theres so much to smile aboutrdquo
Marilyn Monroe
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 25Accident Victims Remembered
Do you ever sing
Phrases of songs spin off from random thoughts The meanings can be deep obscure melancholy hopeful
The lyrics haunt me follow me chase
me by day amp often play me to sleep at night
My world has always been ruled by melodyHow some do not Cannot seem to take lyrics to heart is a mystery to me how do they not feel the poignancy The laughter The heartache The passion
How can one not have renewed hope amp faith when the words amp tune resonate within your soul as if theyd be spoken to you by a loverOr one who would beOr once was
How can they not feel the music inside their chest amp notice their bodies move faster or slower
When you are by yourself amp on the road do not certain songs Plead for release Do you hum the verses you are not knowing amp Belt out the ones you do
Do you not notice the rhythm of the motor or the tires on the roadDo the passing cars or guardrails not
accentuate the beatDoes riding make you happy enough to singHave you forgotten howDoes it not make you smile
Just wonderingdo you ever sing Even just a little
LaterKate B
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 26Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events
Is it Time to Re-Tire
Did I mention that already Sorry this time Irsquom actually talking bike tires
After getting back from Red Wing this summer I decided to get some new tires The last set was installed in July 2011 and I had put 26000 km on them They were starting to show the miles and were getting a little too close to the wear bars Irsquove run tires too far before and thatrsquos never a safe thing to do So for the sake of a couple of thousand kilometers itrsquos not worth the risk of blowing a tire
But which tire to choose There are as manyopinions as to the proper tire to run as there are riders
Quite often over years of riding each rider will settle on a tire brand that they like to ride on and will stick with it However
what makes choosing a tire difficult is that every bike handles and ldquofeelsrdquo different on different tire brands So depending on the number of miles a rider covers each year will determine how often they have to buy new tires and how often they get to try a different manufacturerrsquos tire
For a few years there I was running through a set of tires every summer Thatrsquos a lot of riding but I sure was having a great time The upshot to this was that I got to try a couple of different tire brands on my bike
The first couple of sets were Dunlops and they were okay but I didnrsquot quite like the way the bike ldquofeltrdquo running on these It just didnrsquot quite hold the road as I thought it should and didnrsquot seem to hold corners well either
So then I tried a pair of Bridgestones and Irsquove got to tell you that ndash for my bike ndash that was the scariest set of tires Irsquove ever ridden on The bike actually felt scary with that set of tires It followed every crack or road snake that it could find making it wander and jerk
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 27Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Robertrsquos Aimless RamblingsOctober 2013 Newspaper
back and forth on the road and corners were even worse I couldnrsquot wait for that set of tires to wear out
After that I went looking for something a little better so I decided to try a set of Avon Venom X
The difference was incredible and immediate It was like these tires were designed for my bike
The bike ran smoother on the road tracked perfectly and cornered with a smoothness that Irsquod never felt before There was no more having to guess what the bike would do every time it hit a crack or bump in the road it now tracked perfectly true What a pleasure it was to ride It was like being on a brand new bike
So consequently Irsquove stuck with Avonrsquos for my bike and couldnrsquot be happier A lot of riders like their Metzeler tires you hear a lot of good things about them Irsquove been tempted to try a set but Irsquom happy with the way the bike runs on Avonrsquos so why mess with a good thing
I guess the bottom line in tires is find a tire that runs well for your bike and your riding style and enjoy your time out on the road
ldquoLife is like riding a bicycle To keep your balance you must keep movingrdquo
Albert Einstein
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 28Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Duncan and Dave M conquering the Dragon
JampJ MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET
RODNEY COMMUNITY CENTRESunday Oct 27 2013
10 am ndash 3 pm135 Queen St Rodney ON
Located approx 35 mins from London and Chatham 1 hr from Windsor or Woodstock5 mins off Hwy 401 exit at Furnival Road
exit 129 Towards Rodney take a left at the crossroads Queens Line and Furnival Rd
Community Center is down on the left
VENDORS PLEASE CONTACT Fred Jennings at 519-864-1427 (calls only)
e-mail fcjenn5hotmailcom or fredjennsympaticoca
10x10 Spaces $40 Table Spaces $25 Set up time 8am-10am
Book early to save a spotGeneral Admission $5 Children under 12
Free with a parentFood and refreshments available
Proper Braking
I was asked recently by a friend who just purchased his first bike what is the most important safety tip you can give me I thought for a second and answered learning how to use your brakes He looked at me as if I were kidding him Whats to it he said ya just stomp and squeeze just like in your car
Thats the problem I said Too many riders believe that and coincidentally bikers crash way to often Youve all heard the story about the guy who had to lay er down because somebody pulled out in front of him
What that actually means is he panicked locked the rear tire and the bike slid on the ground and stopped when it hit the vehicle or just before it hit the vehicle In either case the rider crashed in an attempt to avoid a crash
Ninety percent of the time if the rider had braked properly in that situation he would never have struck the vehicle
So the question is how do I minimize my chances of crashing into something The answer is simple Practice emergency maximum braking But first theres a couple of things you need to know Number 1 The
front brake is 70 of your braking force Due to that fact you must put more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake If you happen to lock the front tire you must release it immediately then reapply it Squeeze the front brake dont grab it If you lock the rear tire dont release it If you do theres a good chance you will high side
With a motorcycle you can still steer when the rear tire is locked and sliding You must also remember that the motorcycle must be straight up when performing maximum braking This is not to say that you cant brake with the bike leaned over in a turn you can lightly brake with both brakes in that situation but maximum braking must be done with the bike straight up
The point is you must learn to modulate your brakes to keep from locking them and the only way to do that is to practice Keep repeating to yourself front brake front brake That will assist you in putting more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake
You should practice maximum braking from whatever speed you normally ride I guarantee your bike will react differently when braking hard at 80mph than at 30mph If you practice then in an emergency situation you
will revert to your training rather than dumb luck The only other alternative is to buy a bike with anti-lock brakes just remember even with anti-lock brakes the bike still has to be straight up to perform maximum braking
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 29Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Please tell ldquoMotormanrdquo Belt Drive Betty sent you to receive
your $500 discount
Till next month ride safe and get some practice in
A word of thanks to all the riders who have bought my Ride Like a Pro video and for all the positive reviews received I truly appreciate all the support and just remember always apply the techniques I show you in the video every single time you ride
You can call our toll free number and order the video with your mastercard or visa Dr Donna or myself will be happy to take your order You can order by calling 1-866-868-7433 It will be the best motorcycle accessory you can buy for you or a friend
You can also pick up my Ride Like a Pro Video at the following dealers in the Tampa Bay area BMW of Tampa Bay on Gunn Highway or Action Honda in Hudson Ride Safe
Copyright 2009 Jerry ldquoMotormanrdquo Palladinowwwridelikeaprocom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 30Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
2013 Ride for MS Thank You Riders
What a great ride It started out pretty gloomy but the rain held out Many thanks to all of those who bit the bullet and took a chance that it would stay clear and it did
Thanks to the Knights of Columbus - South Windsor for a fantastic buffet dinner Wayne Wilson amp James Ridout from the White Nights-EMS for being there in case we needed them
To all the sponsors and contributors for the beautiful door and auction prizes thank you And finally to the many volunteers who make this Ride for MS event possible Kathy Iacovone who won the 50 Plasma TV Congrats Kathy
The Top Fundraiser bringing in the most pledges this year was Mike Lucier The Top 3 Fundraisers that brought in the most pledges for the last 5 years are 1 Kathy Iacovone 2 Gail Lucier-Nantais and 3 Mile Lucier ~~ GREAT JOB ~~
The 5th Annual Ride for MS brought in over $8000 to be given to the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) to help subsidize the purchase of special equipment such as wheelchairs wheelchair batteries walkers and other equipment as needed by those in our community with MS
Shar Good - Lone Wolf Clubhouse
THOUSANDS OF BIKERS ROAR INTOWASHINGTON DC TO PROTEST
Two Million Bikers rally suited up to protest theMillions of Americans March Against Fear
Bikers opposing a Muslim rally took over Washington DC on the morning of September 11th Thousands of motorcyclists roared into the nationrsquos capital for the Two Million Bikers Rallymdashas the nation observed moments of silence to honor the victims of the 911 terror attacksmdashintent on drowning out an event originally titled the Million Muslim March The Million Muslim March changed its name to the Million American March Against Fear (MAMF) but that did not change the bikersrsquo minds
Authorities denied the accusations noting that permits are not needed to rally in the capital MAMF the rally opposed by the bikers began on the National Mall just after 12pmmdashright as the bikers began to circle the area With many streets surrounding the rally closed off to traffic the bikers were not able to get to the rally of their disdain
A historic event for solidarity of humanity to establish peace harmony and justice is how MAMF described their rally organized by the American Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC)
The riders did make their presence felt though with clusters of motorcycles circling the surrounding blocks as MAMFrsquos speakers and organizers tried to rally
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 31LWC News amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Explaining that American-Muslims lsquostand with America against terrorismrsquo speaker Ruby Sous said ldquowe want to stand here in solidarity with the American people against hate and violencerdquo Christian protestors who showed up to protest against the Muslim rallymdashin addition to the motorcycled masses shouted back lsquoyou picked the wrong dayrsquo Throughout all this motorcycles could be seen circling coursing and revving their way around the rally
Attendees tried to hold a moment of silence but all they heard were revving motorcyclesThough not quite as large as the name would suggest there were several thousand motorcyclists in attendance stretching at least one-third of a mile long as they rumbled down suburban highways according to reports
MAMF also did not exactly live up to its name with only a few dozen supporters showing up Several speakers also railed against conspiracy theories American soldiers in the Middle East and other fringe topics They were outnumbered by the throngs of park police and counter-demonstrators on hand according to reports
Chopper
NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE
October 2013 - - The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum amp Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2014 Hall of Fame and the 2014 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame
Individuals organizations and businesses considered for induction into the Hall of Fame will have made a positive and significant impact on motorcycling Individuals considered for the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will have made a significant impact through their work in grassroots rights efforts
The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors the men and women who have dedicated much of their lives to improving promoting and advancing our great sport and lifestyle
The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the sacrifices individuals across the nation and world have made to protect the rights of motorcyclists through their efforts in the political arena and in grassroots
motorcyclists rights organizations Anyone who knows of a deserving individual can help the museum recognize these exceptional and deserving people by sending in a nomination
Nomination forms must be accompanied by credentials which explain why an individual should be considered for induction Please keep in mind that while their achievements may be outstanding not everyone knows it A comprehensive overview of their accomplishments is necessary to make an informed and educated decision Biographical info newspaper articles historical documents etc may be submitted Credentials should be no longer than five pages long including nomination form
Anyone interested in submitting a nomination form can download the Hall of Fame Nomination form online at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-manager14-Nomination-Formdoc
The Freedom Fighters nomination form is available at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-managerFFHoF-Nomination-Formdoc or you can request a nomination form by phoning the Museum 6053472001 or emailing infosturgismuseumcom
Nominations must be received by the Museum no later than January 10 2014 Individuals chosen for induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will be honored at the annual induction breakfast ceremony on Wednesday August 6 2014
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 32LWC News amp International News
Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags - Pro Riders Marketing Press
Announcement
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper HouseGTO Stretched SaddlebagsRetail $99595
Philadelphia PA - Just outside the ldquocity of brotherly loverdquo is a business that is so cool it
canrsquot be described within the confines of this press release You will have to go to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom to see what I mean
Here we are introducing a new division of the company which is the ldquoFiberglass Manufacturing Divisionrdquo
The first parts to come of the line are the Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags American made super strong and with top flight construction they fit like a glove on any
1993-2013 Harley Davidson Bagger model They are available with exhaust cutouts on both sides one side or none at all depending on your exhaust system
Stretched with a cool speedline design to make even a stock bagger pop with that custom look Shown painted
Dealer and distributor programs are available For further details contact Joe Distefano at proridersmarketingsbcglobalnet P-319-389-0798 or F-866-205-2422For retail sales got to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom
To see these cool bags many great custom bikes and meet Johnny Mac in person while in Daytona at Biketoberfest go to the Strip Club Choppers RoadHousesee below
About Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House is a house of services We specialize in fiberglass products ground up custom motorcycle builds and more Our 47000 sq ft building contains our fabrication area showroom fiberglass production area and 2500 sq ft photo video studio (Elite Studios) we create amp maintain our own websites in house In addition we provide creative services work (photoshop photography) etc Founded in 1999 we have grown through the years from a garage builder to a full service
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 33New Products
Continued on next Page
Above Johnny Mac with raw set of GTO Bags as seen at the Indian Larry Block party
The Christmas Motorcycle Show (CMS) is the YEAR END Motorcycle Show for the Motorcycle Rider A place that you can buy gifts for your hard to buy for Rider
We have something for everyone at CMS with all the latest in the motorcycle industry from motorcycles to appeal to gifts to motorcycle art and First Nations art as well
Each booth will have sale items on hand while they last You will see custom bikes along with best in street bikes competing for cash prizes
See race bikes and talk to racers If you are looking to join a riders group CMS is the place to be this Remembrance Day weekend We will have cash prizes for the Best in Show in Best Christmas Decorated Bike ldquoBest Custom Bikerdquo Best Overseas Custom Best Motorcycle Artrdquo Best Scooter and Best Vintage with a tribute to theldquo Isle Of Man We will also have a Swap Meet on Sunday
For the cultural rider and passenger we will have a Motorcycle ARTSHOW where we will have arts and crafts made by riders for riders We will also have a First Nations Arts and cultural display and sale as wellThe National ldquoThank You Veterans Toy Driverdquo is a way for the motorcycling community
get involved in a program that helps military families at Christmas Our organisation associated groups and you can and will gather and distribute toys for our veterans families at bases across Canada (as far as our toy donations last)
This is not a hand out but a way for Riders to say to our soldiers and especially their families that we appreciate everything they go through to keep their family unit together If we can help by supplying a present or two under the Christmas Tree this year and make a kid happy at Christmashellipwhy not
How can you help You can get involved by mailing an unwrapped gift for a kid from 6 months old to 16 years old to the address on our website If you can talk to your friends andor group and get a few toys together that would be great As you know CASH is king and if you can make a cash donation for the truck and fuel to deliver the toys to bases across Canada that would be very helpful If you cannot make it to the show and would like to help anyway please go to our PayPal account and donate the price of admission of $15+ into the show AS A DONATION for the cause at friendsofveteranscom Or please contact our office at fovcanadagmailcom
facility within a creative environment we excel and our customers are 100 satisfied Location915 Ray AvenueCroydon Pa 19021267-878-9046 GM Jack Mcintyrecell 610-636-5848jackbikerpicsorg As always your continued support of our clients and Pro Riders Marketing is sincerely appreciated
If you need further information to facilitate use of this PR or for any reason please feel free to contact me anytime 247
Thank you again for your continued support
Best Regards Joe Distefano wwwproridersmarketingcom Pro Riders Marketing Promotional Productswwwprmpromocom phone 319-389-0798 fax 866-205-2422proridersmarketingsbc-globalnet
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 34New Products amp ON Events
Folks yesterday Wounded Warriors Canada launched a very exciting innovative event The WWC Battlefield Bike Ride 2014 will raise funds for PTSD service animal programs The ride will last 5 - 15 June Juno Beach - Vimy
Commencing on the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings This ride will be a bucket list experience not only will we cycle in our forefathers footsteps we will take in all that rural France has to offer Frankly I am getting tired of hearing that Vets are paying upwards to $25k for a service dog To my mind some of the folks that supply dogs are war profiteers We do not charge a thin dime to any Vet in need of this great tool to fight the demons of PTSD
The need is great as we all know Now before we digress into VAC should pay for them You are right That said we need to prove it works this will take time In the interim we need to help those that need this type of help I would ask that you go to our web site wwwwoundedwarriorsca for details etc
Please consider joining us in an incredible journey You will find the ask is modest and quite doable no matter if you fundraise or pay it all yourself or a combination of both Raised fund are tax deductible Finally please forward to all your FB friends We are looking for 200 riders to ride for the 158 fallen Honour the fallen help the living
Wayne JohnstonFounderWounded Warriors Canada
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 35Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events
DAVE SEHL TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the seventh member of the class of 2013 Dave Sehl will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
First in Canada as a privateer and then in the US on the Harley-Davidson factory team for a few shining years Dave Sehl ruled the half-mile dirt tracks like few others
Daversquos first success came in ice racing in 1966 when he won the CMA junior 500 national championship In lsquo67 he was Canadarsquos top half-mile dirt track competitor in
the senior class repeating the win in lsquo68 as an expert He topped that in 1969 winning on the ice again as an expert and taking the CMA No 1 plate in dirt track
An AMA national victory in 1970 provided Dave with a huge boost and three weeks later Dave won again this time another half-mile in Columbus Ohio He was on a roll and over a five-year spell he won Louisville three times ldquoIt was a nice trackrdquo he says in retrospect ldquoBig and smooth and nobody got in your wayrdquo Over a five-year span Dave was on the Louisville podium all five times
Perseverance and talent were rewarded and
in 1971 Dave placed fifth overall in AMA standings-his best year At the same time his dominance of Canadian racing continued and Dave took the CMA championships in 250 and 750 cc half-mile dirt track in 1970 and lsquo73
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 36Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC)
Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
DON HADDOW TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the sixth member of the class of 2013 Don Haddow will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
Don Haddow credits his lifelong passion for motorsports to a childhood Christmas present from an aunt ldquoThrills of the Speedwayrdquo This led to a life-long love for riding and racing with much success
At the age of 26 Don bought a new Triumph T100R and was rewarded with the 1957 Canadian championship in the expert class at Harewood Acres near Jarvis Ont A few
weeks later he placed second in the 25-lap final of the BEMC Indian Summer Trophy Races These wins launched Donrsquos career
Late in the season in 1961 Don rode Oscar Liebmannrsquos hand-built BMW Rennsport special at Harewood and narrowly beat Al Johnson on a Norton Manx to win the Indian Summer Trophy Race
In 1962 Don received a first class award in the Canadian winter rally and competed in sports car hillclimbs in the legendary Jordan Special a home-built car with alcohol-fuelled Vincent engine It was invariably the fastest machine on the hill regularly defeated Ludwig Heimrath in his Porsches and still holds the hill records at Hockley Valley and Rattlesnake Point
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and
ldquoFinish each day and be done with it You have done what you could
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in forget them as soon as you can Tomorrow is a new day You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be
encumbered with your old nonsenserdquo
Ralph Waldo Emerson
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 37Motorcycle Hall of Fame
Continued on next Page
promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in To-ronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motor-cyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
GEORGE PEPPER TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE HALL
OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to honour pioneering motorcycle racer George Pepper as an Historical Inductee at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga
Ontario
George Pepper was the pride of Belleville Ont and one of Canadarsquos most naturally talented motorcycle racers of the prewar era He was an exceptional rider with successes in Canada the United States and England With the outbreak of the Second World War he became a pilot in the Royal Air Force and was decorated for bravery before his life was cut short by a plane crash on a test flight in 1942
In 1936 George rocketed to fame when his home town hosted its first road race through the streets the Canadian championship 200 held in Belleville It drew 35 entries from star riders such as Madison Sale Bruce Venier and Tony Miller from Toronto Bob Sparks and Elwood Stillwell from Windsor and Americans Babe Tancrede and Ben Campanale on factory-backed Harley-Davidsons Nearly all the Canadian entrants rode British makes such as BSA Norton and Rudge The starter was Toronto motorcycle dealer Percy McBride and a crowd estimated at 20000 lined the streets to watch
Georgersquos abilities were soon noticed abroad and he and several Canadian racers were persuaded to compete in the English speedway leagues Racingrsquos popularity in England dwarfed the Belleville crowds drawing up to 60000 spectators in an evening
When war was declared in September 1939 George immediately enlisted working first in a factory building Spitfire aircraft and in September 1941 becoming a commissioned pilot in the Royal Air Force He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross but only weeks
later on Nov 17 1942 he and his crew were all killed during a daylight test flight in which the plane went into a spin from which it could not recover His ashes were returned to Canada and buried in the Belleville cemetery
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 38Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The Trucker
A trucker came into a truck stop cafeacute and placed his order He said lsquoI want three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boardsrsquo
The brand new blonde waitress not wanting to appear stupid went to the kitchen and said to the cook lsquoThis guy out there just ordered three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards What does he think this place is an auto parts storersquo
lsquoNorsquo the cook said lsquoThree flat tires mean three pancakes a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up and running boards are 2 slices of crisp bacon
lsquoOh OKrsquo said the blonde She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer
The trucker asked lsquoWhat are the beans for Blondiersquo
lsquoShe replied lsquoI thought while you were waiting for the flat tires headlights and running boards you might as well gas up
Two Nuts
Two boy scouts went on a nature hike in the hills picking hickory nuts along the way They soon filled their small pails and started to fill their pants and shirt pockets When they could hold no more nuts they started down the country road until they came across a cemetery One of the boys decided that would be a good place to stop and divide up the nuts
The two boys sat in the shade of a large oak tree and unloaded their pockets and buckets dumping all of the nuts in a large pile In the process two of the nuts rolled down near the road The boys then proceeded to divide up the nuts ldquoOne for you One for me One for you One for merdquo
As they were dividing the nuts another boy walking by the cemetery happened to hear them He looked into the cemetery but could not see the boys because they were hidden by the tree He hesitated a moment and then ran back to his house
ldquoFather fatherrdquo he yelled as he entered his house ldquoThe cemetery Come quickrdquo ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo the father asked ldquoNo time to explainrdquo the boy frantically panted ldquoFollow merdquo The boy and the father ran up the country road and stopped when they reached the cemetery They stood at the side of the road and listened for a few moments Then the father asked his son ldquowhatrsquos wrongrdquo
The son said ldquodo you hear that (he whispered)rdquo They both listened intently and heard the Scouts ldquoOne for me One for you One for me One for yourdquo
The boy then blurted out to his father ldquoThe devil and the God are dividing the soulsrdquo The father grinned but was silent A few moments later as the Scouts completed dividing out the nuts one Scout said to the other rdquo As soon as we get those two nuts down by the road wersquoll have them allrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 39Thoughts to Ponder
Cape Pine
Written by Krista Austin St Johnrsquos NLPictures taken by Krista Austin
My roots are on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in the tiny rural community of St Shottrsquos As a child I frequently heard older people talking very casually about encounters with ghosts both in St Shottrsquos and especially in neighbouring Cape Pine I emphasize the word ldquocasuallyrdquo because these ghost stories were not meant to frighten but to teach that there is but a thin veil between this world and the next and encounters with the other side should not scare you as such occurrences are simply the result of ldquosome poor soul in need of a prayerrdquo
The last weekend of September brought perfect weather for a road trip so my partner Mark and I took the opportunity to visit my family in St Shottrsquos As Mark had never been to Cape Pine we considered it a good excuse to do some off-road riding my Suzuki Vstrom and his Kawasaki Versys Cape Pine consists of a now-automated lighthouse and two houses that are vacant for most of the year Itrsquos the most southerly point in Newfoundland at about the same latitude as the northern
border of Italy Part of the ldquoGraveyard of the Atlanticrdquo the number of shipwrecks in the area in the early 19th Century led to the construction of the lighthouse in 1851
To get to Cape Pine you turn off the Irish Loop highway at St Shottrsquos and then travel along a gravel road for about 9km The road is in pretty good shape but loose in places When you reach Cape Pine yoursquore rewarded with spectacular scenery of barrens cliffs and ocean
After wandering around and taking some pictures we set off for the main road Things were going quite well until I heard a large rock hit the bottom of my bike Somehow I
instinctively pulled in the clutch and came to a stop It was only then that I realized that my bike was no longer running I turn the key off turn it back on put the bike in neutral and hit the starter Shersquos alive I hit the gear shift andhellipshe shut off ldquoWhat the amp$rdquo Mark instantly knew what had happened and his hunch was proven when he inspected the wire coming from the side stand Somehow the rock had cut the wire going to my side stand switch The problem I now had was that the bike thinks that the stand is down and cuts the power when the bike is shifted into gear Luckily for me Mark is a jack-of-all-trades and usually turns into McGyver when
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something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
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ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
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Potato farming has long been a staple of the economy in New Brunswick and is in fact the
fourth largest food crop in the world
I learned all about the history of the potato and how the Incas in Peru were the first to cultivate them in approximately 5000 BC In the 1530s the Spanish brought potatoes to Europe after they had conquered Peru In
1589 potatoes were introduced in the Cork region of Ireland by Sir Walter Raleigh it was another forty years before the value of the potato was fully appreciated or embraced by the rest of Europe
As agriculturists discovered the ease of growth and the true nutritional value of the potato its popularity grew around the world The often maligned potato is rich in nutrients
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History on the migration of the Potato
The origion of the PotatoPicking up barrels of potaoes to put on the wagon
Potato World
and vitamins and one acre of potatoes can sustain 10 people for a year
The lowly potato has played a large role in the
history of the world The blight that struck in the 1840s saw entire crops wiped out in Europe and for the working poor in Ireland who relied predominantly on the potato for their sustenance the famine that ensued saw over one million Irish people die and another one million emigrate to the US and Canada
Early French Basque and Irish settlers landed in New Brunswick PEI and Nova Scotia and brought the potato with them In the late 1800s the Idaho potato industry had kicked off when the Burbank Russet strain of potato was developed
French Fries were introduced to the US by Thomas Jefferson who had them served in the White House during his Presidency of 1801-1809
In 1853 railroad magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt eating at a very fashionable resort in Saratoga Springs NY complained that his potatoes were cut too thick and sent them back to the kitchen Chef George Croiled is said to have sliced some potatoes paper thin fried them in hot oil salted and served them in an effort to spite Vanderbilt who apparently loved his ldquoSaratoga Crunch Chipsrdquo and potato chips have been popular ever since
I found the history of one of my favorite foods very interesting and finding out how potato chips came to be was very timely as my next stop on the Potato Tour was the Covered Bridge Potato Chip Company in Hartland NB It is owned and operated by the Albright family and it too has a fascinating history
The Albright family has been farming spuds since 1929 Aubrey Albright was a shoe maker by trade and worked on a potato farm at Jacksonville NB which he bought in 1929 He purchased a second farm at Victoria Corner Farming both locations until his 25 year old son Lorne moved to the Jacksonville farm with his bride Helen here they raised pigs chickens cattle and 30 acres of spuds His brothers Dalton and Willis helped out on the Victoria Corner farm
In 1954 they built their first spud house which was capable of holding 4000 pounds
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of potatoes up until then they had stored the spuds in the basements of their homes Dalton bought a farm at Simonds while Willis stayed on the home place in Victoria Corner
Until 1940 they had farmed with horses and picked spuds by hand until 1971 In 1986 the Jacksonville farm that had been expanded slowly over the years was now owned by Lorne and his two boys Robert and Wayne and they formed Albright Farms
Wayne Albright had two boys Ryan and Matthew Robert Albright had one son Shaun In 2004 Ryan Matthew and Shaun formed Carleton Country Spud Distributors Ltd to help sell and distribute their own potatoes and other locally grown potatoes to customers throughout the United States and Canada In 2006 the three partners formed Albright Farms Inc and purchased the family farm from Lorne Wayne and Robert The company now grows 500 acres of potatoes and 550 acres of grain and oil seeds
Although they sold spuds to McCainrsquos and
other companies for a number of years they are pretty much growing spuds for the Covered Bridge Potato Chip Co these days
Ryan who happens to ride a Road King was only too happy to give me a tour of the facilities and explain the family history and the creation of the Covered Bridge Potato Chip Company It took 2 years to build the dieting facilities and it is an old-fashioned kettle-cooked chip company Every batch is cooked in the traditional way one small batch at a time to ensure the best flavor and texture
Then mouth-watering seasonings are added resulting in a tasty chip that is crunchy and
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MotorcycleLawyercaldquoDedicated to Serving the Motorcycle Communityrdquo
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15th Floor Central City TowerSuite 1500 13450 102nd Ave
Surrey British Columbia V3T 5X3Telephone 604-612-6848Toll Free 18775817001darylmotorcyclelawyercaRyan Albright and his Road King
Ryan at the hopper window of the plantThe Albright Family Photo
light The rich taste of their chips comes from the russet potatoes grown on their own land that are carefully cooked under watchful eyes
You can watch the chips being sliced cooked and seasoned through the plexiglass windows that encompass the cooking area There are closed circuit cameras and TV screens
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Chips going for seasoning
The plant is spotlessly clean
The seasoning centre inside the store
The view of the hopper from the Closed Circuit TV Screen
throughout that give you a dynamic visual as well You can buy Covered Bridge Potato Chip at Safeway in the Organic section throughout most of Canada They are expanding the processing facility to meet the demands of their ever increasing distribution
Ever since I tried them the Covered Bridge Potato Chip has become my favorite chips and with a wide variety of flavors I am pretty sure you too will enjoy them Their taste is superior to any brand out there in my humble opinion I dare you to try them but be forewarnedyou will most likely be addicted
After interviewing Ryan I packed up the bike and backtracked into Grand Falls where I would stay at the Quality Inn Pres du Lac my favorite place to stay in Grand Falls Jean and his staff run this family owned hotel and they treat a person so well
They offer an indoor pool and a fabulous hot tub Outside they offer a basketball court and
putting greens along with a playground for the kiddies
Beside the hot tub one of my favorite things is the lake that sits in the middle of the property where you can watch the ducks that call it home while sitting at the picnic tables and gliding benches that make you feel like you are on a rocking chair
The drive up rooms make this hotel perfect for unloading gear and the second floor rooms all have balconies to take in the peaceful view to share your morning coffee from
A full breakfast comes with your room and is served in the restaurant which at night offers a wonderful fine dining menu
The grounds are impeccably kept as is the entire hotel They offer good rates starting at $108 to $169 they offer great value for the money
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HOPE OPTICAL
My Room
Ducks at the lake at night
The cabins at night
The Lake in the middle of the property
Drive Up rooms
There is nothing lacking here wifi access great beds food and service that out does a lot of bigger hotels and makes this place one of my all time favorite family run accommodation providers
To find out more about the Potato World Museum visit
Potato World385 Centreville RdFlorenceville-Bristol NBwwwpotatoworldca
To find out more on the Covered Bridge Potato Chip Co visitwwwcoveredbridgechipscom or visit the plant located along the highway at Hartland NB
To find out more about the Quality Inn Pres Du Lac visitwwwpresdulaccom10039 route 144Exit 75 on the Trans Canada Highway(2 miles west of Grand Falls)
Next stopFredericton here I spent time with a ton of incredible ridersBelt Drive Betty
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Fads What a weird thing they are right I mean for those of us who spent some or many of our formative years in the 1980rsquos going to the mall lately can be almost a little traumatic
Friendship bracelets hammer pants
hairstyles and glasses frames are all over reminding us of Jr High or High school because itrsquos back in style (sorta) Giant flat brim ball caps (and leave the tags on them from the store yo) are hellip hmhellip why Donrsquot know
Those are however just examples in general The motorcycle industry is as guilty of creating and following fads as anyone and Irsquove noticed a few lately that just have me scratching my bald head Not just the ldquoblack on black lookrdquo thing hell thatrsquos been my favourite colour combination for decades same with the satin black look and the de-chromed look
As far as Irsquom concerned everyone else finally caught up on those ones However there are other things that Irsquom just not sure about ldquoBobbersrdquo that come from the factoryhellip WTF
How can it be a bobber if you havenrsquot taken anything off of it Isnrsquot that just going against the very definition of bobber And ldquofactory customrdquo Thatrsquos on par with ldquogovernment intelligencerdquo and ldquowell-known secretrdquo Itrsquos not ldquocustomrdquo if it comes from the factory like that
if you ask me It may be modified from the original base model but if someone else can buy exactly the same damn thing as I have I donrsquot have a true custom Irsquod even grant you that you have ldquopersonalizedrdquo it but not ldquocreated a customrdquohellip I leave that title to those who have actually done some work gotten a little dirty or at least sat for hours with the shop foreman or designer to create something thatrsquos original and one-of-a-kind
Now I see that there are some other things that are starting up that I sincerely wonder abouthellip like darksiding the front tire as well as the rear (great for drag bikes I guess) buying something called an ldquoadventurerdquo bike and never ever taking it anywhere but to and from work (thatrsquos just criminal and Irsquom a cruiser rider I shouldnrsquot even care but I do) or one of the most terrifying fads yet failing to offer any significantly different models for years at a time
Some manufacturers keep it fresh with a revamp of a popular model like Honda did with their new Goldwing bagger which has taken right off but some and Irsquom sad to say my beloved Kawi is right in the thick of it have been riding the laurels of the current lineup for a long time and failing to provide anything more than updated versions of the same models and that makes me sad Yes if they have something thatrsquos selling reliably and stands as popular and reliable well donrsquot fix it if it ainrsquot broke But you still have to come out with SOMEthing new here and there
Ural has this year with their ldquoGaucho Ramblerrdquo version of the classic Patrol model-
a new take on an old theme which gets us away from the look of a classic Soviet Army bike and introduces a very western theme including bright blue paint that would have been totally at home in the sixties or seventies and Navajo blankets for the sidecar rider Refreshingly Ural doesnrsquot want to capture the hipster market with this one theyrsquore going after a young market outdoorsy types who maybe do some ranching or farming even Now therersquos a demographic that hasnrsquot really been targeted by this industry
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So in spite of the sportbike loving writers who seem to think that all of us who ride cruisers are ldquoso last weekrdquo and want to jump on the next brightly colored plastic thing that jumps out of a crate Irsquom going to say forget whatrsquos ldquopopularrdquo and get something that speaks to you or create it out of that showroom darling you parked in the driveway last night
Tear something off build something and put it on put your MARK on that sucker buy a Kettenkrad motorcycle tank (that oughta shut up those who call all Glide models tankshellip wow) or a Hyanide or Baal ldquoall terrain motorcyclerdquo Color match your bike gear and helmet if you like it that way or mismatch it all if you decide itrsquos what you like Ignore the fads stomp on the trends express yourself
I am constantly surprised by the number of people who ride and refuse to actually be themselves uniquely what is this for if itrsquos not to be an expression of ldquomerdquo Paint a puce stripe down your tailpipe hang a raccoon tail off of your headlight or just add some
chrome Be YOU Buck trends Thatrsquos what I meant to say yeah ldquobuckrdquo the trends
Keep your own unique rubber side down
R Jeff LeGrand
CalgarySouthern Alberta CorrespondentThe Busted Knuckle ChroniclesBy Riders For Riders About Riders
Executive CommitteeThe Calgary Motorcycle Ride for Dad
National Chapter CoordinatorVulcan Riders Association of Canada
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Rockstar Energy Drink Takes Title Position with Canadian MX Nationals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - (October 14 2013 - Stouffville Ontario) Canadian Motosport Racing Corporation (CMRC) is pleased to announce the commencement of an agreement with Rockstar Energy Drink to become the title sponsor of the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals
I am very excited about the new relationship we have developed with Rockstar Energy Drink and I look forward to working closely with their team stated Mark Stallybrass CMRC President Our friends at Rockstar are very enthused about the sponsorship of this property and are anxious to promote series growth and attract a wider following of the Motocross Nationals and the Rockstar Energy
Drink line of beverages
The 22nd Annual Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals will expand to ten rounds in 2014 and will feature top Canadian and International Professional Motocross talent including returning champion Brett Metcalfe Bobby Kiniry Colton Facciotti and Tyler Medaglia in the premier MX1 class Plans are already underway to create more enthusiasm to catch the attention of an expanded fan base with new exciting attractions which will benefit the teams riders industry and most importantly the spectators
Rockstar is fired up to announce this partnership with the premiere motocross racing championship in Canada stated Dave Giancoulos Vice-President Canada Rockstar Inc I am hugely excited for this new alignment with a prestigious motocross championship which has made major strides in the past few years The level of competition has risen and with it so has the draw for new talent We believe the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals will be the most dynamic and exciting season to date
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Anything can happen child Anything can berdquo
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I love looking at old photographs I wont say it was a simpler time but it was a different life
Smiling faces from the past you wonder who the people are Was this an important day Were they gathering to
celebrate life and love someone birthday wedding graduation Was it a sombre day filled with heartache a forced smile for the future or was it to hint at that this too will pass
Many pictures of family friends standing in front of cars trucks and motorcycles and tractors Young children forced to stand proper optimistically looking forward to a future a day when this one would feel like a century ago if it were yesterday
There are pretty young girls rosy blushes on their cheeks even in the fading black and white photos Someone coming courting A time before she was a wife a mother a grandmother A time when she held someone world in her delicate hands How many hearts did she break before someone swept her away
There are the races Creased and folded Faded from an image the dust and smoke Small town excitement Dare devils reckless careless restless for the adrenaline they
craved The roar of the engines the roar of the crowds Wood dirt asphalt unforgiving barriers Man and machine slight of hand cheaters and champions pushing the sport pushing the competitors Tomorrow would be work but for that brief snapshot it was only the rush of speed and a pounding heart
-bad Uncle Monkey
bad Uncle Monkey amp SK EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 18
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ldquoSuccess is not final failure is not fatal it is the courage to continue that countsrdquo
Winston Churchill
Women in the Wind
I am interested in starting up a Women in the Wind (WITW) motorcycle chapter within Regina for lady riders and looking to find others who may have interest in joining as well To read about the history of WITW and see where other chapters are located the official national website is here httpwwwwomeninthewindorg This national motorcycle club has several chapters across Canada including Saskatoon Membership is open to all lady riders all makes and models of motorcycles and all levels of experience This is more about a bunch of ladies uniting to ride and socialize together
There is often an annual provincial rally and like this year (just last weekend) a bi-annual event that hosted over 200 lady riders from across Canada and the USA in Kannaskis AB at a first class eventconference Membership within WITW does not have to be exclusive you can belong to other riding groups and clubs as well If there are enough women who are interested in finding out how this would work whatrsquos involved etchellip we will set a date to connect over coffeedrinks and discuss Expressing interest by no means commits you to joining the club The Saskatoon chapter strongly supports the creation of a Regina chapter and would help us get things rolling If you are a lady and you ride and you have interest in finding out more please email me with your name and phone number and should we get enough
interest I will let you know the date to connect Gentleman if you know a lady rider that you think may be interested please pass this along Thank you in advance SincerelyShelly-Anne Shellyanne888gmailcomCell 306-501-5820
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Women in the Wind amp SK EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 19
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Midnight Lunch
The Canadian Legion of Riders And the Battlefords Jazz Society
Presents
Halloween Costume Bash featuring
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Date and Time Friday November 01 2013 at 800PM
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Would You Trade Your Bike For Sneakers
By Julie Malette (Mumbles) 1st CAV Sicily Supporter
1st Canadian Army Veterans (CAV) Motorcycle Unit members parked their
bikes on September 22nd and donned their sneakers to take part in the 2013 Canadian Army Run Patrick St-Pierre (Border) of Sicily Unit Jean-Claude Tremblay (JC) of Paardeberg Unit and President Phil Fisher (Fish) of Regalbuto Unit took part in the half-marathon while President Trevor Luten (Trev) of Paardeberg Unit completed the 5k run
In total 22000 members of both the public and the military registered to take part in the run this year This was the largest run thus far and is the fastest growing race in Canada The Canadian Army Run started in 2008 with 7000 participants as a chance for
troops to thank Canadians for their support while allowing Canadians to thank those who have served us both home and abroad The military theme dominated with displays of tanks trucks tents and equipment with music provided by a military band Soldiers at the finish line hung 2013 Canadian Army Run dog tags around participantrsquos necks as a keep-sake of the event
Master Warrant Officer Rob Clarke spoke of the ldquopride and comradeship to military and public alike with emotions of seeing ill and injuredrdquo as last year 115 handicapped participants came out to run walk or roll Proceeds of the 2013 Canadian Army Run go to benefit Soldier On and the Military Family Fund This will assist past and present members of the military and their families cope with their disabilities and unforeseen needs
CAV members also offered support with style arriving on their bikes handing out drinks to the participants all while displaying
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 23Support Our Troops
Table of Contents
23 mdash Support Our Troops24 mdash Soldiers of Suicide - SOT25 mdash Accident Victims Remembered26 mdash Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events27 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events28 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events29 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events30 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events31 mdash LWC News amp ON Events32 mdash LWC News amp International News33 mdash New Products34 mdash ON Events35 mdash Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events36 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events37 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame38 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame39 mdash Thoughts to Ponder40 mdash NL News41 mdash NL News42 mdash NL amp NB amp NS Events43 mdash Faith amp Motorcycles
Continued on next Page
their bikes with pride behind their hydration station It was a great day to ride with friends attend a great event and help out for a good cause
Congratulations to our CAV runners Now hang up those sneakers and put those riding boots back on
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 24Soldiers of Suicide - SOT
Remember the Soldiers Remember the soldiers who died over thereIn Dieppe Vimy and PasschendaeleSt Julien Ypres and Hill 62 They gave their lives for me and for you
They fought for our country against tyrannyShedding their blood so we could be free Brave soldiers and sailors and airmen were they Giving their all in lands far away
Remember the sailors who sailed the great seasBattling u-boats unseen enemy Protecting our service folk going to warKeeping danger away from our shores
Remember the airmen who took to the skiesTo defend us from enemyrsquos wilesRemember the fliers whose aircraft went down Their sleeping bodies may nersquoer be found
Remember our service folk from World War IlWho fought great battles for me and youIn England North Africa France ItalyHolland and Belgium those countries freed
Remember the merchant men bringing suppliesOrsquoer treacherous waters to the alliesLike our armed forces they gave life and limb Our memory of them must never dim
And then off to Korea our servicemen wentMore war where bone guts and lives were spent Then came Cyprus Suez and the Middle East With United Nations searching for peace
In Afghanistan now they fight Taliban To help rebuild a strange foreign landStill some return dead injured and maimed Canadians giving their best once again Reason I am the son of a career Royal Canadian Army (Dental Corp) officer Lt Col Laurence C Cameron Dad served Canada from 1939 until his retirement in 1959 His tour of duty during WWII took him to England Scotland France Belgium North Africa Sicily and Ortona While serving Canada the dental corps also served the RCN and the RCAF Following WWII Dad served on HMCS Magnificent HMCS Cornwallis HMCS Stadacona HMCS Shearwater RCAF Beaverbank Canadian Artillery Base Camp Shilo among other sites Much of this time was obviously away from his family This poem honours Canadian service men and wom-en who have served and who continue to serve our country with bravery and the families at home who love and understand the reasons for having to be apart for ex-tended periods of time some until eternity Permisssion is granted to Veterans Affairs Canada to publish this work without rec-ompense to the author
Robert J Cameron -November 5 2009 72Halifax Nova Scotia
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ldquoThis life is what you make it No matter what youre going to mess up
sometimes its a universal truth But the good part is you get to decide
how youre going to mess it up Girls will be your friends - theyll act like it anyway
But just remember some come some go The ones that stay with you through
everything - theyre your true best friends Dont let go of them Also remember
sisters make the best friends in the world As for lovers well
theyll come and go too And baby I hate to say it
most of them - actually pretty much all of them are going to break your heart but you cant give up because if you
give up youll never find your soulmate Youll never find that half who makes you whole and that goes for everything Just
because you fail once doesnt mean youre gonna fail at
everything Keep trying hold on and always always always believe in yourself
because if you dont then who will sweetie So keep your head high
keep your chin up and most importantly keep smiling because lifes a beautiful thing and
theres so much to smile aboutrdquo
Marilyn Monroe
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 25Accident Victims Remembered
Do you ever sing
Phrases of songs spin off from random thoughts The meanings can be deep obscure melancholy hopeful
The lyrics haunt me follow me chase
me by day amp often play me to sleep at night
My world has always been ruled by melodyHow some do not Cannot seem to take lyrics to heart is a mystery to me how do they not feel the poignancy The laughter The heartache The passion
How can one not have renewed hope amp faith when the words amp tune resonate within your soul as if theyd be spoken to you by a loverOr one who would beOr once was
How can they not feel the music inside their chest amp notice their bodies move faster or slower
When you are by yourself amp on the road do not certain songs Plead for release Do you hum the verses you are not knowing amp Belt out the ones you do
Do you not notice the rhythm of the motor or the tires on the roadDo the passing cars or guardrails not
accentuate the beatDoes riding make you happy enough to singHave you forgotten howDoes it not make you smile
Just wonderingdo you ever sing Even just a little
LaterKate B
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 26Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events
Is it Time to Re-Tire
Did I mention that already Sorry this time Irsquom actually talking bike tires
After getting back from Red Wing this summer I decided to get some new tires The last set was installed in July 2011 and I had put 26000 km on them They were starting to show the miles and were getting a little too close to the wear bars Irsquove run tires too far before and thatrsquos never a safe thing to do So for the sake of a couple of thousand kilometers itrsquos not worth the risk of blowing a tire
But which tire to choose There are as manyopinions as to the proper tire to run as there are riders
Quite often over years of riding each rider will settle on a tire brand that they like to ride on and will stick with it However
what makes choosing a tire difficult is that every bike handles and ldquofeelsrdquo different on different tire brands So depending on the number of miles a rider covers each year will determine how often they have to buy new tires and how often they get to try a different manufacturerrsquos tire
For a few years there I was running through a set of tires every summer Thatrsquos a lot of riding but I sure was having a great time The upshot to this was that I got to try a couple of different tire brands on my bike
The first couple of sets were Dunlops and they were okay but I didnrsquot quite like the way the bike ldquofeltrdquo running on these It just didnrsquot quite hold the road as I thought it should and didnrsquot seem to hold corners well either
So then I tried a pair of Bridgestones and Irsquove got to tell you that ndash for my bike ndash that was the scariest set of tires Irsquove ever ridden on The bike actually felt scary with that set of tires It followed every crack or road snake that it could find making it wander and jerk
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 27Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Robertrsquos Aimless RamblingsOctober 2013 Newspaper
back and forth on the road and corners were even worse I couldnrsquot wait for that set of tires to wear out
After that I went looking for something a little better so I decided to try a set of Avon Venom X
The difference was incredible and immediate It was like these tires were designed for my bike
The bike ran smoother on the road tracked perfectly and cornered with a smoothness that Irsquod never felt before There was no more having to guess what the bike would do every time it hit a crack or bump in the road it now tracked perfectly true What a pleasure it was to ride It was like being on a brand new bike
So consequently Irsquove stuck with Avonrsquos for my bike and couldnrsquot be happier A lot of riders like their Metzeler tires you hear a lot of good things about them Irsquove been tempted to try a set but Irsquom happy with the way the bike runs on Avonrsquos so why mess with a good thing
I guess the bottom line in tires is find a tire that runs well for your bike and your riding style and enjoy your time out on the road
ldquoLife is like riding a bicycle To keep your balance you must keep movingrdquo
Albert Einstein
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 28Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Duncan and Dave M conquering the Dragon
JampJ MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET
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10 am ndash 3 pm135 Queen St Rodney ON
Located approx 35 mins from London and Chatham 1 hr from Windsor or Woodstock5 mins off Hwy 401 exit at Furnival Road
exit 129 Towards Rodney take a left at the crossroads Queens Line and Furnival Rd
Community Center is down on the left
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10x10 Spaces $40 Table Spaces $25 Set up time 8am-10am
Book early to save a spotGeneral Admission $5 Children under 12
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Proper Braking
I was asked recently by a friend who just purchased his first bike what is the most important safety tip you can give me I thought for a second and answered learning how to use your brakes He looked at me as if I were kidding him Whats to it he said ya just stomp and squeeze just like in your car
Thats the problem I said Too many riders believe that and coincidentally bikers crash way to often Youve all heard the story about the guy who had to lay er down because somebody pulled out in front of him
What that actually means is he panicked locked the rear tire and the bike slid on the ground and stopped when it hit the vehicle or just before it hit the vehicle In either case the rider crashed in an attempt to avoid a crash
Ninety percent of the time if the rider had braked properly in that situation he would never have struck the vehicle
So the question is how do I minimize my chances of crashing into something The answer is simple Practice emergency maximum braking But first theres a couple of things you need to know Number 1 The
front brake is 70 of your braking force Due to that fact you must put more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake If you happen to lock the front tire you must release it immediately then reapply it Squeeze the front brake dont grab it If you lock the rear tire dont release it If you do theres a good chance you will high side
With a motorcycle you can still steer when the rear tire is locked and sliding You must also remember that the motorcycle must be straight up when performing maximum braking This is not to say that you cant brake with the bike leaned over in a turn you can lightly brake with both brakes in that situation but maximum braking must be done with the bike straight up
The point is you must learn to modulate your brakes to keep from locking them and the only way to do that is to practice Keep repeating to yourself front brake front brake That will assist you in putting more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake
You should practice maximum braking from whatever speed you normally ride I guarantee your bike will react differently when braking hard at 80mph than at 30mph If you practice then in an emergency situation you
will revert to your training rather than dumb luck The only other alternative is to buy a bike with anti-lock brakes just remember even with anti-lock brakes the bike still has to be straight up to perform maximum braking
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 29Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Please tell ldquoMotormanrdquo Belt Drive Betty sent you to receive
your $500 discount
Till next month ride safe and get some practice in
A word of thanks to all the riders who have bought my Ride Like a Pro video and for all the positive reviews received I truly appreciate all the support and just remember always apply the techniques I show you in the video every single time you ride
You can call our toll free number and order the video with your mastercard or visa Dr Donna or myself will be happy to take your order You can order by calling 1-866-868-7433 It will be the best motorcycle accessory you can buy for you or a friend
You can also pick up my Ride Like a Pro Video at the following dealers in the Tampa Bay area BMW of Tampa Bay on Gunn Highway or Action Honda in Hudson Ride Safe
Copyright 2009 Jerry ldquoMotormanrdquo Palladinowwwridelikeaprocom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 30Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
2013 Ride for MS Thank You Riders
What a great ride It started out pretty gloomy but the rain held out Many thanks to all of those who bit the bullet and took a chance that it would stay clear and it did
Thanks to the Knights of Columbus - South Windsor for a fantastic buffet dinner Wayne Wilson amp James Ridout from the White Nights-EMS for being there in case we needed them
To all the sponsors and contributors for the beautiful door and auction prizes thank you And finally to the many volunteers who make this Ride for MS event possible Kathy Iacovone who won the 50 Plasma TV Congrats Kathy
The Top Fundraiser bringing in the most pledges this year was Mike Lucier The Top 3 Fundraisers that brought in the most pledges for the last 5 years are 1 Kathy Iacovone 2 Gail Lucier-Nantais and 3 Mile Lucier ~~ GREAT JOB ~~
The 5th Annual Ride for MS brought in over $8000 to be given to the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) to help subsidize the purchase of special equipment such as wheelchairs wheelchair batteries walkers and other equipment as needed by those in our community with MS
Shar Good - Lone Wolf Clubhouse
THOUSANDS OF BIKERS ROAR INTOWASHINGTON DC TO PROTEST
Two Million Bikers rally suited up to protest theMillions of Americans March Against Fear
Bikers opposing a Muslim rally took over Washington DC on the morning of September 11th Thousands of motorcyclists roared into the nationrsquos capital for the Two Million Bikers Rallymdashas the nation observed moments of silence to honor the victims of the 911 terror attacksmdashintent on drowning out an event originally titled the Million Muslim March The Million Muslim March changed its name to the Million American March Against Fear (MAMF) but that did not change the bikersrsquo minds
Authorities denied the accusations noting that permits are not needed to rally in the capital MAMF the rally opposed by the bikers began on the National Mall just after 12pmmdashright as the bikers began to circle the area With many streets surrounding the rally closed off to traffic the bikers were not able to get to the rally of their disdain
A historic event for solidarity of humanity to establish peace harmony and justice is how MAMF described their rally organized by the American Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC)
The riders did make their presence felt though with clusters of motorcycles circling the surrounding blocks as MAMFrsquos speakers and organizers tried to rally
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 31LWC News amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Explaining that American-Muslims lsquostand with America against terrorismrsquo speaker Ruby Sous said ldquowe want to stand here in solidarity with the American people against hate and violencerdquo Christian protestors who showed up to protest against the Muslim rallymdashin addition to the motorcycled masses shouted back lsquoyou picked the wrong dayrsquo Throughout all this motorcycles could be seen circling coursing and revving their way around the rally
Attendees tried to hold a moment of silence but all they heard were revving motorcyclesThough not quite as large as the name would suggest there were several thousand motorcyclists in attendance stretching at least one-third of a mile long as they rumbled down suburban highways according to reports
MAMF also did not exactly live up to its name with only a few dozen supporters showing up Several speakers also railed against conspiracy theories American soldiers in the Middle East and other fringe topics They were outnumbered by the throngs of park police and counter-demonstrators on hand according to reports
Chopper
NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE
October 2013 - - The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum amp Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2014 Hall of Fame and the 2014 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame
Individuals organizations and businesses considered for induction into the Hall of Fame will have made a positive and significant impact on motorcycling Individuals considered for the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will have made a significant impact through their work in grassroots rights efforts
The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors the men and women who have dedicated much of their lives to improving promoting and advancing our great sport and lifestyle
The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the sacrifices individuals across the nation and world have made to protect the rights of motorcyclists through their efforts in the political arena and in grassroots
motorcyclists rights organizations Anyone who knows of a deserving individual can help the museum recognize these exceptional and deserving people by sending in a nomination
Nomination forms must be accompanied by credentials which explain why an individual should be considered for induction Please keep in mind that while their achievements may be outstanding not everyone knows it A comprehensive overview of their accomplishments is necessary to make an informed and educated decision Biographical info newspaper articles historical documents etc may be submitted Credentials should be no longer than five pages long including nomination form
Anyone interested in submitting a nomination form can download the Hall of Fame Nomination form online at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-manager14-Nomination-Formdoc
The Freedom Fighters nomination form is available at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-managerFFHoF-Nomination-Formdoc or you can request a nomination form by phoning the Museum 6053472001 or emailing infosturgismuseumcom
Nominations must be received by the Museum no later than January 10 2014 Individuals chosen for induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will be honored at the annual induction breakfast ceremony on Wednesday August 6 2014
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 32LWC News amp International News
Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags - Pro Riders Marketing Press
Announcement
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper HouseGTO Stretched SaddlebagsRetail $99595
Philadelphia PA - Just outside the ldquocity of brotherly loverdquo is a business that is so cool it
canrsquot be described within the confines of this press release You will have to go to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom to see what I mean
Here we are introducing a new division of the company which is the ldquoFiberglass Manufacturing Divisionrdquo
The first parts to come of the line are the Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags American made super strong and with top flight construction they fit like a glove on any
1993-2013 Harley Davidson Bagger model They are available with exhaust cutouts on both sides one side or none at all depending on your exhaust system
Stretched with a cool speedline design to make even a stock bagger pop with that custom look Shown painted
Dealer and distributor programs are available For further details contact Joe Distefano at proridersmarketingsbcglobalnet P-319-389-0798 or F-866-205-2422For retail sales got to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom
To see these cool bags many great custom bikes and meet Johnny Mac in person while in Daytona at Biketoberfest go to the Strip Club Choppers RoadHousesee below
About Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House is a house of services We specialize in fiberglass products ground up custom motorcycle builds and more Our 47000 sq ft building contains our fabrication area showroom fiberglass production area and 2500 sq ft photo video studio (Elite Studios) we create amp maintain our own websites in house In addition we provide creative services work (photoshop photography) etc Founded in 1999 we have grown through the years from a garage builder to a full service
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Continued on next Page
Above Johnny Mac with raw set of GTO Bags as seen at the Indian Larry Block party
The Christmas Motorcycle Show (CMS) is the YEAR END Motorcycle Show for the Motorcycle Rider A place that you can buy gifts for your hard to buy for Rider
We have something for everyone at CMS with all the latest in the motorcycle industry from motorcycles to appeal to gifts to motorcycle art and First Nations art as well
Each booth will have sale items on hand while they last You will see custom bikes along with best in street bikes competing for cash prizes
See race bikes and talk to racers If you are looking to join a riders group CMS is the place to be this Remembrance Day weekend We will have cash prizes for the Best in Show in Best Christmas Decorated Bike ldquoBest Custom Bikerdquo Best Overseas Custom Best Motorcycle Artrdquo Best Scooter and Best Vintage with a tribute to theldquo Isle Of Man We will also have a Swap Meet on Sunday
For the cultural rider and passenger we will have a Motorcycle ARTSHOW where we will have arts and crafts made by riders for riders We will also have a First Nations Arts and cultural display and sale as wellThe National ldquoThank You Veterans Toy Driverdquo is a way for the motorcycling community
get involved in a program that helps military families at Christmas Our organisation associated groups and you can and will gather and distribute toys for our veterans families at bases across Canada (as far as our toy donations last)
This is not a hand out but a way for Riders to say to our soldiers and especially their families that we appreciate everything they go through to keep their family unit together If we can help by supplying a present or two under the Christmas Tree this year and make a kid happy at Christmashellipwhy not
How can you help You can get involved by mailing an unwrapped gift for a kid from 6 months old to 16 years old to the address on our website If you can talk to your friends andor group and get a few toys together that would be great As you know CASH is king and if you can make a cash donation for the truck and fuel to deliver the toys to bases across Canada that would be very helpful If you cannot make it to the show and would like to help anyway please go to our PayPal account and donate the price of admission of $15+ into the show AS A DONATION for the cause at friendsofveteranscom Or please contact our office at fovcanadagmailcom
facility within a creative environment we excel and our customers are 100 satisfied Location915 Ray AvenueCroydon Pa 19021267-878-9046 GM Jack Mcintyrecell 610-636-5848jackbikerpicsorg As always your continued support of our clients and Pro Riders Marketing is sincerely appreciated
If you need further information to facilitate use of this PR or for any reason please feel free to contact me anytime 247
Thank you again for your continued support
Best Regards Joe Distefano wwwproridersmarketingcom Pro Riders Marketing Promotional Productswwwprmpromocom phone 319-389-0798 fax 866-205-2422proridersmarketingsbc-globalnet
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 34New Products amp ON Events
Folks yesterday Wounded Warriors Canada launched a very exciting innovative event The WWC Battlefield Bike Ride 2014 will raise funds for PTSD service animal programs The ride will last 5 - 15 June Juno Beach - Vimy
Commencing on the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings This ride will be a bucket list experience not only will we cycle in our forefathers footsteps we will take in all that rural France has to offer Frankly I am getting tired of hearing that Vets are paying upwards to $25k for a service dog To my mind some of the folks that supply dogs are war profiteers We do not charge a thin dime to any Vet in need of this great tool to fight the demons of PTSD
The need is great as we all know Now before we digress into VAC should pay for them You are right That said we need to prove it works this will take time In the interim we need to help those that need this type of help I would ask that you go to our web site wwwwoundedwarriorsca for details etc
Please consider joining us in an incredible journey You will find the ask is modest and quite doable no matter if you fundraise or pay it all yourself or a combination of both Raised fund are tax deductible Finally please forward to all your FB friends We are looking for 200 riders to ride for the 158 fallen Honour the fallen help the living
Wayne JohnstonFounderWounded Warriors Canada
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DAVE SEHL TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the seventh member of the class of 2013 Dave Sehl will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
First in Canada as a privateer and then in the US on the Harley-Davidson factory team for a few shining years Dave Sehl ruled the half-mile dirt tracks like few others
Daversquos first success came in ice racing in 1966 when he won the CMA junior 500 national championship In lsquo67 he was Canadarsquos top half-mile dirt track competitor in
the senior class repeating the win in lsquo68 as an expert He topped that in 1969 winning on the ice again as an expert and taking the CMA No 1 plate in dirt track
An AMA national victory in 1970 provided Dave with a huge boost and three weeks later Dave won again this time another half-mile in Columbus Ohio He was on a roll and over a five-year spell he won Louisville three times ldquoIt was a nice trackrdquo he says in retrospect ldquoBig and smooth and nobody got in your wayrdquo Over a five-year span Dave was on the Louisville podium all five times
Perseverance and talent were rewarded and
in 1971 Dave placed fifth overall in AMA standings-his best year At the same time his dominance of Canadian racing continued and Dave took the CMA championships in 250 and 750 cc half-mile dirt track in 1970 and lsquo73
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International
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Continued on next Page
Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC)
Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
DON HADDOW TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the sixth member of the class of 2013 Don Haddow will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
Don Haddow credits his lifelong passion for motorsports to a childhood Christmas present from an aunt ldquoThrills of the Speedwayrdquo This led to a life-long love for riding and racing with much success
At the age of 26 Don bought a new Triumph T100R and was rewarded with the 1957 Canadian championship in the expert class at Harewood Acres near Jarvis Ont A few
weeks later he placed second in the 25-lap final of the BEMC Indian Summer Trophy Races These wins launched Donrsquos career
Late in the season in 1961 Don rode Oscar Liebmannrsquos hand-built BMW Rennsport special at Harewood and narrowly beat Al Johnson on a Norton Manx to win the Indian Summer Trophy Race
In 1962 Don received a first class award in the Canadian winter rally and competed in sports car hillclimbs in the legendary Jordan Special a home-built car with alcohol-fuelled Vincent engine It was invariably the fastest machine on the hill regularly defeated Ludwig Heimrath in his Porsches and still holds the hill records at Hockley Valley and Rattlesnake Point
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and
ldquoFinish each day and be done with it You have done what you could
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in forget them as soon as you can Tomorrow is a new day You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be
encumbered with your old nonsenserdquo
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Continued on next Page
promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in To-ronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motor-cyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
GEORGE PEPPER TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE HALL
OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to honour pioneering motorcycle racer George Pepper as an Historical Inductee at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga
Ontario
George Pepper was the pride of Belleville Ont and one of Canadarsquos most naturally talented motorcycle racers of the prewar era He was an exceptional rider with successes in Canada the United States and England With the outbreak of the Second World War he became a pilot in the Royal Air Force and was decorated for bravery before his life was cut short by a plane crash on a test flight in 1942
In 1936 George rocketed to fame when his home town hosted its first road race through the streets the Canadian championship 200 held in Belleville It drew 35 entries from star riders such as Madison Sale Bruce Venier and Tony Miller from Toronto Bob Sparks and Elwood Stillwell from Windsor and Americans Babe Tancrede and Ben Campanale on factory-backed Harley-Davidsons Nearly all the Canadian entrants rode British makes such as BSA Norton and Rudge The starter was Toronto motorcycle dealer Percy McBride and a crowd estimated at 20000 lined the streets to watch
Georgersquos abilities were soon noticed abroad and he and several Canadian racers were persuaded to compete in the English speedway leagues Racingrsquos popularity in England dwarfed the Belleville crowds drawing up to 60000 spectators in an evening
When war was declared in September 1939 George immediately enlisted working first in a factory building Spitfire aircraft and in September 1941 becoming a commissioned pilot in the Royal Air Force He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross but only weeks
later on Nov 17 1942 he and his crew were all killed during a daylight test flight in which the plane went into a spin from which it could not recover His ashes were returned to Canada and buried in the Belleville cemetery
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 38Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The Trucker
A trucker came into a truck stop cafeacute and placed his order He said lsquoI want three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boardsrsquo
The brand new blonde waitress not wanting to appear stupid went to the kitchen and said to the cook lsquoThis guy out there just ordered three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards What does he think this place is an auto parts storersquo
lsquoNorsquo the cook said lsquoThree flat tires mean three pancakes a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up and running boards are 2 slices of crisp bacon
lsquoOh OKrsquo said the blonde She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer
The trucker asked lsquoWhat are the beans for Blondiersquo
lsquoShe replied lsquoI thought while you were waiting for the flat tires headlights and running boards you might as well gas up
Two Nuts
Two boy scouts went on a nature hike in the hills picking hickory nuts along the way They soon filled their small pails and started to fill their pants and shirt pockets When they could hold no more nuts they started down the country road until they came across a cemetery One of the boys decided that would be a good place to stop and divide up the nuts
The two boys sat in the shade of a large oak tree and unloaded their pockets and buckets dumping all of the nuts in a large pile In the process two of the nuts rolled down near the road The boys then proceeded to divide up the nuts ldquoOne for you One for me One for you One for merdquo
As they were dividing the nuts another boy walking by the cemetery happened to hear them He looked into the cemetery but could not see the boys because they were hidden by the tree He hesitated a moment and then ran back to his house
ldquoFather fatherrdquo he yelled as he entered his house ldquoThe cemetery Come quickrdquo ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo the father asked ldquoNo time to explainrdquo the boy frantically panted ldquoFollow merdquo The boy and the father ran up the country road and stopped when they reached the cemetery They stood at the side of the road and listened for a few moments Then the father asked his son ldquowhatrsquos wrongrdquo
The son said ldquodo you hear that (he whispered)rdquo They both listened intently and heard the Scouts ldquoOne for me One for you One for me One for yourdquo
The boy then blurted out to his father ldquoThe devil and the God are dividing the soulsrdquo The father grinned but was silent A few moments later as the Scouts completed dividing out the nuts one Scout said to the other rdquo As soon as we get those two nuts down by the road wersquoll have them allrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 39Thoughts to Ponder
Cape Pine
Written by Krista Austin St Johnrsquos NLPictures taken by Krista Austin
My roots are on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in the tiny rural community of St Shottrsquos As a child I frequently heard older people talking very casually about encounters with ghosts both in St Shottrsquos and especially in neighbouring Cape Pine I emphasize the word ldquocasuallyrdquo because these ghost stories were not meant to frighten but to teach that there is but a thin veil between this world and the next and encounters with the other side should not scare you as such occurrences are simply the result of ldquosome poor soul in need of a prayerrdquo
The last weekend of September brought perfect weather for a road trip so my partner Mark and I took the opportunity to visit my family in St Shottrsquos As Mark had never been to Cape Pine we considered it a good excuse to do some off-road riding my Suzuki Vstrom and his Kawasaki Versys Cape Pine consists of a now-automated lighthouse and two houses that are vacant for most of the year Itrsquos the most southerly point in Newfoundland at about the same latitude as the northern
border of Italy Part of the ldquoGraveyard of the Atlanticrdquo the number of shipwrecks in the area in the early 19th Century led to the construction of the lighthouse in 1851
To get to Cape Pine you turn off the Irish Loop highway at St Shottrsquos and then travel along a gravel road for about 9km The road is in pretty good shape but loose in places When you reach Cape Pine yoursquore rewarded with spectacular scenery of barrens cliffs and ocean
After wandering around and taking some pictures we set off for the main road Things were going quite well until I heard a large rock hit the bottom of my bike Somehow I
instinctively pulled in the clutch and came to a stop It was only then that I realized that my bike was no longer running I turn the key off turn it back on put the bike in neutral and hit the starter Shersquos alive I hit the gear shift andhellipshe shut off ldquoWhat the amp$rdquo Mark instantly knew what had happened and his hunch was proven when he inspected the wire coming from the side stand Somehow the rock had cut the wire going to my side stand switch The problem I now had was that the bike thinks that the stand is down and cuts the power when the bike is shifted into gear Luckily for me Mark is a jack-of-all-trades and usually turns into McGyver when
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something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
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ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
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and vitamins and one acre of potatoes can sustain 10 people for a year
The lowly potato has played a large role in the
history of the world The blight that struck in the 1840s saw entire crops wiped out in Europe and for the working poor in Ireland who relied predominantly on the potato for their sustenance the famine that ensued saw over one million Irish people die and another one million emigrate to the US and Canada
Early French Basque and Irish settlers landed in New Brunswick PEI and Nova Scotia and brought the potato with them In the late 1800s the Idaho potato industry had kicked off when the Burbank Russet strain of potato was developed
French Fries were introduced to the US by Thomas Jefferson who had them served in the White House during his Presidency of 1801-1809
In 1853 railroad magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt eating at a very fashionable resort in Saratoga Springs NY complained that his potatoes were cut too thick and sent them back to the kitchen Chef George Croiled is said to have sliced some potatoes paper thin fried them in hot oil salted and served them in an effort to spite Vanderbilt who apparently loved his ldquoSaratoga Crunch Chipsrdquo and potato chips have been popular ever since
I found the history of one of my favorite foods very interesting and finding out how potato chips came to be was very timely as my next stop on the Potato Tour was the Covered Bridge Potato Chip Company in Hartland NB It is owned and operated by the Albright family and it too has a fascinating history
The Albright family has been farming spuds since 1929 Aubrey Albright was a shoe maker by trade and worked on a potato farm at Jacksonville NB which he bought in 1929 He purchased a second farm at Victoria Corner Farming both locations until his 25 year old son Lorne moved to the Jacksonville farm with his bride Helen here they raised pigs chickens cattle and 30 acres of spuds His brothers Dalton and Willis helped out on the Victoria Corner farm
In 1954 they built their first spud house which was capable of holding 4000 pounds
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The restaurant and gift shop area
of potatoes up until then they had stored the spuds in the basements of their homes Dalton bought a farm at Simonds while Willis stayed on the home place in Victoria Corner
Until 1940 they had farmed with horses and picked spuds by hand until 1971 In 1986 the Jacksonville farm that had been expanded slowly over the years was now owned by Lorne and his two boys Robert and Wayne and they formed Albright Farms
Wayne Albright had two boys Ryan and Matthew Robert Albright had one son Shaun In 2004 Ryan Matthew and Shaun formed Carleton Country Spud Distributors Ltd to help sell and distribute their own potatoes and other locally grown potatoes to customers throughout the United States and Canada In 2006 the three partners formed Albright Farms Inc and purchased the family farm from Lorne Wayne and Robert The company now grows 500 acres of potatoes and 550 acres of grain and oil seeds
Although they sold spuds to McCainrsquos and
other companies for a number of years they are pretty much growing spuds for the Covered Bridge Potato Chip Co these days
Ryan who happens to ride a Road King was only too happy to give me a tour of the facilities and explain the family history and the creation of the Covered Bridge Potato Chip Company It took 2 years to build the dieting facilities and it is an old-fashioned kettle-cooked chip company Every batch is cooked in the traditional way one small batch at a time to ensure the best flavor and texture
Then mouth-watering seasonings are added resulting in a tasty chip that is crunchy and
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MotorcycleLawyercaldquoDedicated to Serving the Motorcycle Communityrdquo
Daryl J Brown ~ Barrister amp Solicitor
Personal Injury Law
15th Floor Central City TowerSuite 1500 13450 102nd Ave
Surrey British Columbia V3T 5X3Telephone 604-612-6848Toll Free 18775817001darylmotorcyclelawyercaRyan Albright and his Road King
Ryan at the hopper window of the plantThe Albright Family Photo
light The rich taste of their chips comes from the russet potatoes grown on their own land that are carefully cooked under watchful eyes
You can watch the chips being sliced cooked and seasoned through the plexiglass windows that encompass the cooking area There are closed circuit cameras and TV screens
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Chips going for seasoning
The plant is spotlessly clean
The seasoning centre inside the store
The view of the hopper from the Closed Circuit TV Screen
throughout that give you a dynamic visual as well You can buy Covered Bridge Potato Chip at Safeway in the Organic section throughout most of Canada They are expanding the processing facility to meet the demands of their ever increasing distribution
Ever since I tried them the Covered Bridge Potato Chip has become my favorite chips and with a wide variety of flavors I am pretty sure you too will enjoy them Their taste is superior to any brand out there in my humble opinion I dare you to try them but be forewarnedyou will most likely be addicted
After interviewing Ryan I packed up the bike and backtracked into Grand Falls where I would stay at the Quality Inn Pres du Lac my favorite place to stay in Grand Falls Jean and his staff run this family owned hotel and they treat a person so well
They offer an indoor pool and a fabulous hot tub Outside they offer a basketball court and
putting greens along with a playground for the kiddies
Beside the hot tub one of my favorite things is the lake that sits in the middle of the property where you can watch the ducks that call it home while sitting at the picnic tables and gliding benches that make you feel like you are on a rocking chair
The drive up rooms make this hotel perfect for unloading gear and the second floor rooms all have balconies to take in the peaceful view to share your morning coffee from
A full breakfast comes with your room and is served in the restaurant which at night offers a wonderful fine dining menu
The grounds are impeccably kept as is the entire hotel They offer good rates starting at $108 to $169 they offer great value for the money
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HOPE OPTICAL
My Room
Ducks at the lake at night
The cabins at night
The Lake in the middle of the property
Drive Up rooms
There is nothing lacking here wifi access great beds food and service that out does a lot of bigger hotels and makes this place one of my all time favorite family run accommodation providers
To find out more about the Potato World Museum visit
Potato World385 Centreville RdFlorenceville-Bristol NBwwwpotatoworldca
To find out more on the Covered Bridge Potato Chip Co visitwwwcoveredbridgechipscom or visit the plant located along the highway at Hartland NB
To find out more about the Quality Inn Pres Du Lac visitwwwpresdulaccom10039 route 144Exit 75 on the Trans Canada Highway(2 miles west of Grand Falls)
Next stopFredericton here I spent time with a ton of incredible ridersBelt Drive Betty
Conga amp BC EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 8
The front of the Hotel
ldquoBe yourself everyone else is already takenrdquo
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BC EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 9
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Movie Star WisdomThe problem with people who have no vices is that generally you can be pretty sure theyrsquore going to have some pretty annoying virtues ndash Elizabeth Taylor
Psychologist WisdomListening not imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery ndash Dr Joyce Brothers
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Fads What a weird thing they are right I mean for those of us who spent some or many of our formative years in the 1980rsquos going to the mall lately can be almost a little traumatic
Friendship bracelets hammer pants
hairstyles and glasses frames are all over reminding us of Jr High or High school because itrsquos back in style (sorta) Giant flat brim ball caps (and leave the tags on them from the store yo) are hellip hmhellip why Donrsquot know
Those are however just examples in general The motorcycle industry is as guilty of creating and following fads as anyone and Irsquove noticed a few lately that just have me scratching my bald head Not just the ldquoblack on black lookrdquo thing hell thatrsquos been my favourite colour combination for decades same with the satin black look and the de-chromed look
As far as Irsquom concerned everyone else finally caught up on those ones However there are other things that Irsquom just not sure about ldquoBobbersrdquo that come from the factoryhellip WTF
How can it be a bobber if you havenrsquot taken anything off of it Isnrsquot that just going against the very definition of bobber And ldquofactory customrdquo Thatrsquos on par with ldquogovernment intelligencerdquo and ldquowell-known secretrdquo Itrsquos not ldquocustomrdquo if it comes from the factory like that
if you ask me It may be modified from the original base model but if someone else can buy exactly the same damn thing as I have I donrsquot have a true custom Irsquod even grant you that you have ldquopersonalizedrdquo it but not ldquocreated a customrdquohellip I leave that title to those who have actually done some work gotten a little dirty or at least sat for hours with the shop foreman or designer to create something thatrsquos original and one-of-a-kind
Now I see that there are some other things that are starting up that I sincerely wonder abouthellip like darksiding the front tire as well as the rear (great for drag bikes I guess) buying something called an ldquoadventurerdquo bike and never ever taking it anywhere but to and from work (thatrsquos just criminal and Irsquom a cruiser rider I shouldnrsquot even care but I do) or one of the most terrifying fads yet failing to offer any significantly different models for years at a time
Some manufacturers keep it fresh with a revamp of a popular model like Honda did with their new Goldwing bagger which has taken right off but some and Irsquom sad to say my beloved Kawi is right in the thick of it have been riding the laurels of the current lineup for a long time and failing to provide anything more than updated versions of the same models and that makes me sad Yes if they have something thatrsquos selling reliably and stands as popular and reliable well donrsquot fix it if it ainrsquot broke But you still have to come out with SOMEthing new here and there
Ural has this year with their ldquoGaucho Ramblerrdquo version of the classic Patrol model-
a new take on an old theme which gets us away from the look of a classic Soviet Army bike and introduces a very western theme including bright blue paint that would have been totally at home in the sixties or seventies and Navajo blankets for the sidecar rider Refreshingly Ural doesnrsquot want to capture the hipster market with this one theyrsquore going after a young market outdoorsy types who maybe do some ranching or farming even Now therersquos a demographic that hasnrsquot really been targeted by this industry
Thunder Lizard Lips Off amp AB EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 11
Continued on Next Page
So in spite of the sportbike loving writers who seem to think that all of us who ride cruisers are ldquoso last weekrdquo and want to jump on the next brightly colored plastic thing that jumps out of a crate Irsquom going to say forget whatrsquos ldquopopularrdquo and get something that speaks to you or create it out of that showroom darling you parked in the driveway last night
Tear something off build something and put it on put your MARK on that sucker buy a Kettenkrad motorcycle tank (that oughta shut up those who call all Glide models tankshellip wow) or a Hyanide or Baal ldquoall terrain motorcyclerdquo Color match your bike gear and helmet if you like it that way or mismatch it all if you decide itrsquos what you like Ignore the fads stomp on the trends express yourself
I am constantly surprised by the number of people who ride and refuse to actually be themselves uniquely what is this for if itrsquos not to be an expression of ldquomerdquo Paint a puce stripe down your tailpipe hang a raccoon tail off of your headlight or just add some
chrome Be YOU Buck trends Thatrsquos what I meant to say yeah ldquobuckrdquo the trends
Keep your own unique rubber side down
R Jeff LeGrand
CalgarySouthern Alberta CorrespondentThe Busted Knuckle ChroniclesBy Riders For Riders About Riders
Executive CommitteeThe Calgary Motorcycle Ride for Dad
National Chapter CoordinatorVulcan Riders Association of Canada
Thunder Lizard Lips Off amp AB EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 12
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beltdrivebettyblogspotcomPair-A-Dice TrikesThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 15
Rockstar Energy Drink Takes Title Position with Canadian MX Nationals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - (October 14 2013 - Stouffville Ontario) Canadian Motosport Racing Corporation (CMRC) is pleased to announce the commencement of an agreement with Rockstar Energy Drink to become the title sponsor of the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals
I am very excited about the new relationship we have developed with Rockstar Energy Drink and I look forward to working closely with their team stated Mark Stallybrass CMRC President Our friends at Rockstar are very enthused about the sponsorship of this property and are anxious to promote series growth and attract a wider following of the Motocross Nationals and the Rockstar Energy
Drink line of beverages
The 22nd Annual Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals will expand to ten rounds in 2014 and will feature top Canadian and International Professional Motocross talent including returning champion Brett Metcalfe Bobby Kiniry Colton Facciotti and Tyler Medaglia in the premier MX1 class Plans are already underway to create more enthusiasm to catch the attention of an expanded fan base with new exciting attractions which will benefit the teams riders industry and most importantly the spectators
Rockstar is fired up to announce this partnership with the premiere motocross racing championship in Canada stated Dave Giancoulos Vice-President Canada Rockstar Inc I am hugely excited for this new alignment with a prestigious motocross championship which has made major strides in the past few years The level of competition has risen and with it so has the draw for new talent We believe the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals will be the most dynamic and exciting season to date
The series will commence the first weekend of June and will visit five provinces over a span of twelve weeks to conclude in August Complete details of the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals will be released in the coming months For additional information contact CMRC at (905) 642-5607 or e-mail infocmrcracingcom
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Sports amp AB EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 16
Sports amp AB EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 17
Alberta Vintage FlatTrack Association
2013 Event Schedule
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ldquoListen to the mustnts child Listen to the donts
Listen to the shouldnts the impossibles the wonts
Listen to the never haves then listen close to me
Anything can happen child Anything can berdquo
Shel Silverstein
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I love looking at old photographs I wont say it was a simpler time but it was a different life
Smiling faces from the past you wonder who the people are Was this an important day Were they gathering to
celebrate life and love someone birthday wedding graduation Was it a sombre day filled with heartache a forced smile for the future or was it to hint at that this too will pass
Many pictures of family friends standing in front of cars trucks and motorcycles and tractors Young children forced to stand proper optimistically looking forward to a future a day when this one would feel like a century ago if it were yesterday
There are pretty young girls rosy blushes on their cheeks even in the fading black and white photos Someone coming courting A time before she was a wife a mother a grandmother A time when she held someone world in her delicate hands How many hearts did she break before someone swept her away
There are the races Creased and folded Faded from an image the dust and smoke Small town excitement Dare devils reckless careless restless for the adrenaline they
craved The roar of the engines the roar of the crowds Wood dirt asphalt unforgiving barriers Man and machine slight of hand cheaters and champions pushing the sport pushing the competitors Tomorrow would be work but for that brief snapshot it was only the rush of speed and a pounding heart
-bad Uncle Monkey
bad Uncle Monkey amp SK EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 18
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Women in the Wind
I am interested in starting up a Women in the Wind (WITW) motorcycle chapter within Regina for lady riders and looking to find others who may have interest in joining as well To read about the history of WITW and see where other chapters are located the official national website is here httpwwwwomeninthewindorg This national motorcycle club has several chapters across Canada including Saskatoon Membership is open to all lady riders all makes and models of motorcycles and all levels of experience This is more about a bunch of ladies uniting to ride and socialize together
There is often an annual provincial rally and like this year (just last weekend) a bi-annual event that hosted over 200 lady riders from across Canada and the USA in Kannaskis AB at a first class eventconference Membership within WITW does not have to be exclusive you can belong to other riding groups and clubs as well If there are enough women who are interested in finding out how this would work whatrsquos involved etchellip we will set a date to connect over coffeedrinks and discuss Expressing interest by no means commits you to joining the club The Saskatoon chapter strongly supports the creation of a Regina chapter and would help us get things rolling If you are a lady and you ride and you have interest in finding out more please email me with your name and phone number and should we get enough
interest I will let you know the date to connect Gentleman if you know a lady rider that you think may be interested please pass this along Thank you in advance SincerelyShelly-Anne Shellyanne888gmailcomCell 306-501-5820
O u r E v e n t s C a l e n d a r s w w w c a n a d i a n m o t o r c y c l e e v e n t s c o m
E m a i l t o s u b m i t e v e n t s t o e v e n t s b e l t d r i v e b e t t y c o m
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B e l t D r i v e B e t t y rsquo s B l o g w w w b e l t d r i v e b e t t y b l o g s p o t c a
O u r N e w s p a p e r rsquo s h o m e o n l i n e w w w b u s t e d k n u c k l e n e w s c o m
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Women in the Wind amp SK EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 19
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Midnight Lunch
The Canadian Legion of Riders And the Battlefords Jazz Society
Presents
Halloween Costume Bash featuring
the Barons of Buckingham
Date and Time Friday November 01 2013 at 800PM
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Tickets $1000 per person
Available from the Legion and members of the CLR Executive or Contact Kevin Jones Secretarycanadianlegionofridersca
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Did you know we have motorcycle puzzles in the Forum section of the website Well we do and theyrsquore fun
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Rider Friendly Business Association The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 22
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Would You Trade Your Bike For Sneakers
By Julie Malette (Mumbles) 1st CAV Sicily Supporter
1st Canadian Army Veterans (CAV) Motorcycle Unit members parked their
bikes on September 22nd and donned their sneakers to take part in the 2013 Canadian Army Run Patrick St-Pierre (Border) of Sicily Unit Jean-Claude Tremblay (JC) of Paardeberg Unit and President Phil Fisher (Fish) of Regalbuto Unit took part in the half-marathon while President Trevor Luten (Trev) of Paardeberg Unit completed the 5k run
In total 22000 members of both the public and the military registered to take part in the run this year This was the largest run thus far and is the fastest growing race in Canada The Canadian Army Run started in 2008 with 7000 participants as a chance for
troops to thank Canadians for their support while allowing Canadians to thank those who have served us both home and abroad The military theme dominated with displays of tanks trucks tents and equipment with music provided by a military band Soldiers at the finish line hung 2013 Canadian Army Run dog tags around participantrsquos necks as a keep-sake of the event
Master Warrant Officer Rob Clarke spoke of the ldquopride and comradeship to military and public alike with emotions of seeing ill and injuredrdquo as last year 115 handicapped participants came out to run walk or roll Proceeds of the 2013 Canadian Army Run go to benefit Soldier On and the Military Family Fund This will assist past and present members of the military and their families cope with their disabilities and unforeseen needs
CAV members also offered support with style arriving on their bikes handing out drinks to the participants all while displaying
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 23Support Our Troops
Table of Contents
23 mdash Support Our Troops24 mdash Soldiers of Suicide - SOT25 mdash Accident Victims Remembered26 mdash Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events27 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events28 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events29 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events30 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events31 mdash LWC News amp ON Events32 mdash LWC News amp International News33 mdash New Products34 mdash ON Events35 mdash Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events36 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events37 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame38 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame39 mdash Thoughts to Ponder40 mdash NL News41 mdash NL News42 mdash NL amp NB amp NS Events43 mdash Faith amp Motorcycles
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their bikes with pride behind their hydration station It was a great day to ride with friends attend a great event and help out for a good cause
Congratulations to our CAV runners Now hang up those sneakers and put those riding boots back on
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 24Soldiers of Suicide - SOT
Remember the Soldiers Remember the soldiers who died over thereIn Dieppe Vimy and PasschendaeleSt Julien Ypres and Hill 62 They gave their lives for me and for you
They fought for our country against tyrannyShedding their blood so we could be free Brave soldiers and sailors and airmen were they Giving their all in lands far away
Remember the sailors who sailed the great seasBattling u-boats unseen enemy Protecting our service folk going to warKeeping danger away from our shores
Remember the airmen who took to the skiesTo defend us from enemyrsquos wilesRemember the fliers whose aircraft went down Their sleeping bodies may nersquoer be found
Remember our service folk from World War IlWho fought great battles for me and youIn England North Africa France ItalyHolland and Belgium those countries freed
Remember the merchant men bringing suppliesOrsquoer treacherous waters to the alliesLike our armed forces they gave life and limb Our memory of them must never dim
And then off to Korea our servicemen wentMore war where bone guts and lives were spent Then came Cyprus Suez and the Middle East With United Nations searching for peace
In Afghanistan now they fight Taliban To help rebuild a strange foreign landStill some return dead injured and maimed Canadians giving their best once again Reason I am the son of a career Royal Canadian Army (Dental Corp) officer Lt Col Laurence C Cameron Dad served Canada from 1939 until his retirement in 1959 His tour of duty during WWII took him to England Scotland France Belgium North Africa Sicily and Ortona While serving Canada the dental corps also served the RCN and the RCAF Following WWII Dad served on HMCS Magnificent HMCS Cornwallis HMCS Stadacona HMCS Shearwater RCAF Beaverbank Canadian Artillery Base Camp Shilo among other sites Much of this time was obviously away from his family This poem honours Canadian service men and wom-en who have served and who continue to serve our country with bravery and the families at home who love and understand the reasons for having to be apart for ex-tended periods of time some until eternity Permisssion is granted to Veterans Affairs Canada to publish this work without rec-ompense to the author
Robert J Cameron -November 5 2009 72Halifax Nova Scotia
wwwveteransgcca
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live in wwwmodeledmontoncom
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ldquoThis life is what you make it No matter what youre going to mess up
sometimes its a universal truth But the good part is you get to decide
how youre going to mess it up Girls will be your friends - theyll act like it anyway
But just remember some come some go The ones that stay with you through
everything - theyre your true best friends Dont let go of them Also remember
sisters make the best friends in the world As for lovers well
theyll come and go too And baby I hate to say it
most of them - actually pretty much all of them are going to break your heart but you cant give up because if you
give up youll never find your soulmate Youll never find that half who makes you whole and that goes for everything Just
because you fail once doesnt mean youre gonna fail at
everything Keep trying hold on and always always always believe in yourself
because if you dont then who will sweetie So keep your head high
keep your chin up and most importantly keep smiling because lifes a beautiful thing and
theres so much to smile aboutrdquo
Marilyn Monroe
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 25Accident Victims Remembered
Do you ever sing
Phrases of songs spin off from random thoughts The meanings can be deep obscure melancholy hopeful
The lyrics haunt me follow me chase
me by day amp often play me to sleep at night
My world has always been ruled by melodyHow some do not Cannot seem to take lyrics to heart is a mystery to me how do they not feel the poignancy The laughter The heartache The passion
How can one not have renewed hope amp faith when the words amp tune resonate within your soul as if theyd be spoken to you by a loverOr one who would beOr once was
How can they not feel the music inside their chest amp notice their bodies move faster or slower
When you are by yourself amp on the road do not certain songs Plead for release Do you hum the verses you are not knowing amp Belt out the ones you do
Do you not notice the rhythm of the motor or the tires on the roadDo the passing cars or guardrails not
accentuate the beatDoes riding make you happy enough to singHave you forgotten howDoes it not make you smile
Just wonderingdo you ever sing Even just a little
LaterKate B
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 26Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events
Is it Time to Re-Tire
Did I mention that already Sorry this time Irsquom actually talking bike tires
After getting back from Red Wing this summer I decided to get some new tires The last set was installed in July 2011 and I had put 26000 km on them They were starting to show the miles and were getting a little too close to the wear bars Irsquove run tires too far before and thatrsquos never a safe thing to do So for the sake of a couple of thousand kilometers itrsquos not worth the risk of blowing a tire
But which tire to choose There are as manyopinions as to the proper tire to run as there are riders
Quite often over years of riding each rider will settle on a tire brand that they like to ride on and will stick with it However
what makes choosing a tire difficult is that every bike handles and ldquofeelsrdquo different on different tire brands So depending on the number of miles a rider covers each year will determine how often they have to buy new tires and how often they get to try a different manufacturerrsquos tire
For a few years there I was running through a set of tires every summer Thatrsquos a lot of riding but I sure was having a great time The upshot to this was that I got to try a couple of different tire brands on my bike
The first couple of sets were Dunlops and they were okay but I didnrsquot quite like the way the bike ldquofeltrdquo running on these It just didnrsquot quite hold the road as I thought it should and didnrsquot seem to hold corners well either
So then I tried a pair of Bridgestones and Irsquove got to tell you that ndash for my bike ndash that was the scariest set of tires Irsquove ever ridden on The bike actually felt scary with that set of tires It followed every crack or road snake that it could find making it wander and jerk
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 27Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Robertrsquos Aimless RamblingsOctober 2013 Newspaper
back and forth on the road and corners were even worse I couldnrsquot wait for that set of tires to wear out
After that I went looking for something a little better so I decided to try a set of Avon Venom X
The difference was incredible and immediate It was like these tires were designed for my bike
The bike ran smoother on the road tracked perfectly and cornered with a smoothness that Irsquod never felt before There was no more having to guess what the bike would do every time it hit a crack or bump in the road it now tracked perfectly true What a pleasure it was to ride It was like being on a brand new bike
So consequently Irsquove stuck with Avonrsquos for my bike and couldnrsquot be happier A lot of riders like their Metzeler tires you hear a lot of good things about them Irsquove been tempted to try a set but Irsquom happy with the way the bike runs on Avonrsquos so why mess with a good thing
I guess the bottom line in tires is find a tire that runs well for your bike and your riding style and enjoy your time out on the road
ldquoLife is like riding a bicycle To keep your balance you must keep movingrdquo
Albert Einstein
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 28Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Duncan and Dave M conquering the Dragon
JampJ MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET
RODNEY COMMUNITY CENTRESunday Oct 27 2013
10 am ndash 3 pm135 Queen St Rodney ON
Located approx 35 mins from London and Chatham 1 hr from Windsor or Woodstock5 mins off Hwy 401 exit at Furnival Road
exit 129 Towards Rodney take a left at the crossroads Queens Line and Furnival Rd
Community Center is down on the left
VENDORS PLEASE CONTACT Fred Jennings at 519-864-1427 (calls only)
e-mail fcjenn5hotmailcom or fredjennsympaticoca
10x10 Spaces $40 Table Spaces $25 Set up time 8am-10am
Book early to save a spotGeneral Admission $5 Children under 12
Free with a parentFood and refreshments available
Proper Braking
I was asked recently by a friend who just purchased his first bike what is the most important safety tip you can give me I thought for a second and answered learning how to use your brakes He looked at me as if I were kidding him Whats to it he said ya just stomp and squeeze just like in your car
Thats the problem I said Too many riders believe that and coincidentally bikers crash way to often Youve all heard the story about the guy who had to lay er down because somebody pulled out in front of him
What that actually means is he panicked locked the rear tire and the bike slid on the ground and stopped when it hit the vehicle or just before it hit the vehicle In either case the rider crashed in an attempt to avoid a crash
Ninety percent of the time if the rider had braked properly in that situation he would never have struck the vehicle
So the question is how do I minimize my chances of crashing into something The answer is simple Practice emergency maximum braking But first theres a couple of things you need to know Number 1 The
front brake is 70 of your braking force Due to that fact you must put more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake If you happen to lock the front tire you must release it immediately then reapply it Squeeze the front brake dont grab it If you lock the rear tire dont release it If you do theres a good chance you will high side
With a motorcycle you can still steer when the rear tire is locked and sliding You must also remember that the motorcycle must be straight up when performing maximum braking This is not to say that you cant brake with the bike leaned over in a turn you can lightly brake with both brakes in that situation but maximum braking must be done with the bike straight up
The point is you must learn to modulate your brakes to keep from locking them and the only way to do that is to practice Keep repeating to yourself front brake front brake That will assist you in putting more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake
You should practice maximum braking from whatever speed you normally ride I guarantee your bike will react differently when braking hard at 80mph than at 30mph If you practice then in an emergency situation you
will revert to your training rather than dumb luck The only other alternative is to buy a bike with anti-lock brakes just remember even with anti-lock brakes the bike still has to be straight up to perform maximum braking
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 29Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Please tell ldquoMotormanrdquo Belt Drive Betty sent you to receive
your $500 discount
Till next month ride safe and get some practice in
A word of thanks to all the riders who have bought my Ride Like a Pro video and for all the positive reviews received I truly appreciate all the support and just remember always apply the techniques I show you in the video every single time you ride
You can call our toll free number and order the video with your mastercard or visa Dr Donna or myself will be happy to take your order You can order by calling 1-866-868-7433 It will be the best motorcycle accessory you can buy for you or a friend
You can also pick up my Ride Like a Pro Video at the following dealers in the Tampa Bay area BMW of Tampa Bay on Gunn Highway or Action Honda in Hudson Ride Safe
Copyright 2009 Jerry ldquoMotormanrdquo Palladinowwwridelikeaprocom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 30Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
2013 Ride for MS Thank You Riders
What a great ride It started out pretty gloomy but the rain held out Many thanks to all of those who bit the bullet and took a chance that it would stay clear and it did
Thanks to the Knights of Columbus - South Windsor for a fantastic buffet dinner Wayne Wilson amp James Ridout from the White Nights-EMS for being there in case we needed them
To all the sponsors and contributors for the beautiful door and auction prizes thank you And finally to the many volunteers who make this Ride for MS event possible Kathy Iacovone who won the 50 Plasma TV Congrats Kathy
The Top Fundraiser bringing in the most pledges this year was Mike Lucier The Top 3 Fundraisers that brought in the most pledges for the last 5 years are 1 Kathy Iacovone 2 Gail Lucier-Nantais and 3 Mile Lucier ~~ GREAT JOB ~~
The 5th Annual Ride for MS brought in over $8000 to be given to the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) to help subsidize the purchase of special equipment such as wheelchairs wheelchair batteries walkers and other equipment as needed by those in our community with MS
Shar Good - Lone Wolf Clubhouse
THOUSANDS OF BIKERS ROAR INTOWASHINGTON DC TO PROTEST
Two Million Bikers rally suited up to protest theMillions of Americans March Against Fear
Bikers opposing a Muslim rally took over Washington DC on the morning of September 11th Thousands of motorcyclists roared into the nationrsquos capital for the Two Million Bikers Rallymdashas the nation observed moments of silence to honor the victims of the 911 terror attacksmdashintent on drowning out an event originally titled the Million Muslim March The Million Muslim March changed its name to the Million American March Against Fear (MAMF) but that did not change the bikersrsquo minds
Authorities denied the accusations noting that permits are not needed to rally in the capital MAMF the rally opposed by the bikers began on the National Mall just after 12pmmdashright as the bikers began to circle the area With many streets surrounding the rally closed off to traffic the bikers were not able to get to the rally of their disdain
A historic event for solidarity of humanity to establish peace harmony and justice is how MAMF described their rally organized by the American Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC)
The riders did make their presence felt though with clusters of motorcycles circling the surrounding blocks as MAMFrsquos speakers and organizers tried to rally
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 31LWC News amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Explaining that American-Muslims lsquostand with America against terrorismrsquo speaker Ruby Sous said ldquowe want to stand here in solidarity with the American people against hate and violencerdquo Christian protestors who showed up to protest against the Muslim rallymdashin addition to the motorcycled masses shouted back lsquoyou picked the wrong dayrsquo Throughout all this motorcycles could be seen circling coursing and revving their way around the rally
Attendees tried to hold a moment of silence but all they heard were revving motorcyclesThough not quite as large as the name would suggest there were several thousand motorcyclists in attendance stretching at least one-third of a mile long as they rumbled down suburban highways according to reports
MAMF also did not exactly live up to its name with only a few dozen supporters showing up Several speakers also railed against conspiracy theories American soldiers in the Middle East and other fringe topics They were outnumbered by the throngs of park police and counter-demonstrators on hand according to reports
Chopper
NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE
October 2013 - - The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum amp Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2014 Hall of Fame and the 2014 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame
Individuals organizations and businesses considered for induction into the Hall of Fame will have made a positive and significant impact on motorcycling Individuals considered for the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will have made a significant impact through their work in grassroots rights efforts
The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors the men and women who have dedicated much of their lives to improving promoting and advancing our great sport and lifestyle
The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the sacrifices individuals across the nation and world have made to protect the rights of motorcyclists through their efforts in the political arena and in grassroots
motorcyclists rights organizations Anyone who knows of a deserving individual can help the museum recognize these exceptional and deserving people by sending in a nomination
Nomination forms must be accompanied by credentials which explain why an individual should be considered for induction Please keep in mind that while their achievements may be outstanding not everyone knows it A comprehensive overview of their accomplishments is necessary to make an informed and educated decision Biographical info newspaper articles historical documents etc may be submitted Credentials should be no longer than five pages long including nomination form
Anyone interested in submitting a nomination form can download the Hall of Fame Nomination form online at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-manager14-Nomination-Formdoc
The Freedom Fighters nomination form is available at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-managerFFHoF-Nomination-Formdoc or you can request a nomination form by phoning the Museum 6053472001 or emailing infosturgismuseumcom
Nominations must be received by the Museum no later than January 10 2014 Individuals chosen for induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will be honored at the annual induction breakfast ceremony on Wednesday August 6 2014
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 32LWC News amp International News
Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags - Pro Riders Marketing Press
Announcement
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper HouseGTO Stretched SaddlebagsRetail $99595
Philadelphia PA - Just outside the ldquocity of brotherly loverdquo is a business that is so cool it
canrsquot be described within the confines of this press release You will have to go to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom to see what I mean
Here we are introducing a new division of the company which is the ldquoFiberglass Manufacturing Divisionrdquo
The first parts to come of the line are the Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags American made super strong and with top flight construction they fit like a glove on any
1993-2013 Harley Davidson Bagger model They are available with exhaust cutouts on both sides one side or none at all depending on your exhaust system
Stretched with a cool speedline design to make even a stock bagger pop with that custom look Shown painted
Dealer and distributor programs are available For further details contact Joe Distefano at proridersmarketingsbcglobalnet P-319-389-0798 or F-866-205-2422For retail sales got to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom
To see these cool bags many great custom bikes and meet Johnny Mac in person while in Daytona at Biketoberfest go to the Strip Club Choppers RoadHousesee below
About Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House is a house of services We specialize in fiberglass products ground up custom motorcycle builds and more Our 47000 sq ft building contains our fabrication area showroom fiberglass production area and 2500 sq ft photo video studio (Elite Studios) we create amp maintain our own websites in house In addition we provide creative services work (photoshop photography) etc Founded in 1999 we have grown through the years from a garage builder to a full service
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 33New Products
Continued on next Page
Above Johnny Mac with raw set of GTO Bags as seen at the Indian Larry Block party
The Christmas Motorcycle Show (CMS) is the YEAR END Motorcycle Show for the Motorcycle Rider A place that you can buy gifts for your hard to buy for Rider
We have something for everyone at CMS with all the latest in the motorcycle industry from motorcycles to appeal to gifts to motorcycle art and First Nations art as well
Each booth will have sale items on hand while they last You will see custom bikes along with best in street bikes competing for cash prizes
See race bikes and talk to racers If you are looking to join a riders group CMS is the place to be this Remembrance Day weekend We will have cash prizes for the Best in Show in Best Christmas Decorated Bike ldquoBest Custom Bikerdquo Best Overseas Custom Best Motorcycle Artrdquo Best Scooter and Best Vintage with a tribute to theldquo Isle Of Man We will also have a Swap Meet on Sunday
For the cultural rider and passenger we will have a Motorcycle ARTSHOW where we will have arts and crafts made by riders for riders We will also have a First Nations Arts and cultural display and sale as wellThe National ldquoThank You Veterans Toy Driverdquo is a way for the motorcycling community
get involved in a program that helps military families at Christmas Our organisation associated groups and you can and will gather and distribute toys for our veterans families at bases across Canada (as far as our toy donations last)
This is not a hand out but a way for Riders to say to our soldiers and especially their families that we appreciate everything they go through to keep their family unit together If we can help by supplying a present or two under the Christmas Tree this year and make a kid happy at Christmashellipwhy not
How can you help You can get involved by mailing an unwrapped gift for a kid from 6 months old to 16 years old to the address on our website If you can talk to your friends andor group and get a few toys together that would be great As you know CASH is king and if you can make a cash donation for the truck and fuel to deliver the toys to bases across Canada that would be very helpful If you cannot make it to the show and would like to help anyway please go to our PayPal account and donate the price of admission of $15+ into the show AS A DONATION for the cause at friendsofveteranscom Or please contact our office at fovcanadagmailcom
facility within a creative environment we excel and our customers are 100 satisfied Location915 Ray AvenueCroydon Pa 19021267-878-9046 GM Jack Mcintyrecell 610-636-5848jackbikerpicsorg As always your continued support of our clients and Pro Riders Marketing is sincerely appreciated
If you need further information to facilitate use of this PR or for any reason please feel free to contact me anytime 247
Thank you again for your continued support
Best Regards Joe Distefano wwwproridersmarketingcom Pro Riders Marketing Promotional Productswwwprmpromocom phone 319-389-0798 fax 866-205-2422proridersmarketingsbc-globalnet
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 34New Products amp ON Events
Folks yesterday Wounded Warriors Canada launched a very exciting innovative event The WWC Battlefield Bike Ride 2014 will raise funds for PTSD service animal programs The ride will last 5 - 15 June Juno Beach - Vimy
Commencing on the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings This ride will be a bucket list experience not only will we cycle in our forefathers footsteps we will take in all that rural France has to offer Frankly I am getting tired of hearing that Vets are paying upwards to $25k for a service dog To my mind some of the folks that supply dogs are war profiteers We do not charge a thin dime to any Vet in need of this great tool to fight the demons of PTSD
The need is great as we all know Now before we digress into VAC should pay for them You are right That said we need to prove it works this will take time In the interim we need to help those that need this type of help I would ask that you go to our web site wwwwoundedwarriorsca for details etc
Please consider joining us in an incredible journey You will find the ask is modest and quite doable no matter if you fundraise or pay it all yourself or a combination of both Raised fund are tax deductible Finally please forward to all your FB friends We are looking for 200 riders to ride for the 158 fallen Honour the fallen help the living
Wayne JohnstonFounderWounded Warriors Canada
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 35Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events
DAVE SEHL TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the seventh member of the class of 2013 Dave Sehl will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
First in Canada as a privateer and then in the US on the Harley-Davidson factory team for a few shining years Dave Sehl ruled the half-mile dirt tracks like few others
Daversquos first success came in ice racing in 1966 when he won the CMA junior 500 national championship In lsquo67 he was Canadarsquos top half-mile dirt track competitor in
the senior class repeating the win in lsquo68 as an expert He topped that in 1969 winning on the ice again as an expert and taking the CMA No 1 plate in dirt track
An AMA national victory in 1970 provided Dave with a huge boost and three weeks later Dave won again this time another half-mile in Columbus Ohio He was on a roll and over a five-year spell he won Louisville three times ldquoIt was a nice trackrdquo he says in retrospect ldquoBig and smooth and nobody got in your wayrdquo Over a five-year span Dave was on the Louisville podium all five times
Perseverance and talent were rewarded and
in 1971 Dave placed fifth overall in AMA standings-his best year At the same time his dominance of Canadian racing continued and Dave took the CMA championships in 250 and 750 cc half-mile dirt track in 1970 and lsquo73
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 36Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC)
Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
DON HADDOW TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the sixth member of the class of 2013 Don Haddow will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
Don Haddow credits his lifelong passion for motorsports to a childhood Christmas present from an aunt ldquoThrills of the Speedwayrdquo This led to a life-long love for riding and racing with much success
At the age of 26 Don bought a new Triumph T100R and was rewarded with the 1957 Canadian championship in the expert class at Harewood Acres near Jarvis Ont A few
weeks later he placed second in the 25-lap final of the BEMC Indian Summer Trophy Races These wins launched Donrsquos career
Late in the season in 1961 Don rode Oscar Liebmannrsquos hand-built BMW Rennsport special at Harewood and narrowly beat Al Johnson on a Norton Manx to win the Indian Summer Trophy Race
In 1962 Don received a first class award in the Canadian winter rally and competed in sports car hillclimbs in the legendary Jordan Special a home-built car with alcohol-fuelled Vincent engine It was invariably the fastest machine on the hill regularly defeated Ludwig Heimrath in his Porsches and still holds the hill records at Hockley Valley and Rattlesnake Point
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and
ldquoFinish each day and be done with it You have done what you could
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in forget them as soon as you can Tomorrow is a new day You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be
encumbered with your old nonsenserdquo
Ralph Waldo Emerson
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 37Motorcycle Hall of Fame
Continued on next Page
promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in To-ronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motor-cyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
GEORGE PEPPER TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE HALL
OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to honour pioneering motorcycle racer George Pepper as an Historical Inductee at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga
Ontario
George Pepper was the pride of Belleville Ont and one of Canadarsquos most naturally talented motorcycle racers of the prewar era He was an exceptional rider with successes in Canada the United States and England With the outbreak of the Second World War he became a pilot in the Royal Air Force and was decorated for bravery before his life was cut short by a plane crash on a test flight in 1942
In 1936 George rocketed to fame when his home town hosted its first road race through the streets the Canadian championship 200 held in Belleville It drew 35 entries from star riders such as Madison Sale Bruce Venier and Tony Miller from Toronto Bob Sparks and Elwood Stillwell from Windsor and Americans Babe Tancrede and Ben Campanale on factory-backed Harley-Davidsons Nearly all the Canadian entrants rode British makes such as BSA Norton and Rudge The starter was Toronto motorcycle dealer Percy McBride and a crowd estimated at 20000 lined the streets to watch
Georgersquos abilities were soon noticed abroad and he and several Canadian racers were persuaded to compete in the English speedway leagues Racingrsquos popularity in England dwarfed the Belleville crowds drawing up to 60000 spectators in an evening
When war was declared in September 1939 George immediately enlisted working first in a factory building Spitfire aircraft and in September 1941 becoming a commissioned pilot in the Royal Air Force He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross but only weeks
later on Nov 17 1942 he and his crew were all killed during a daylight test flight in which the plane went into a spin from which it could not recover His ashes were returned to Canada and buried in the Belleville cemetery
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 38Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The Trucker
A trucker came into a truck stop cafeacute and placed his order He said lsquoI want three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boardsrsquo
The brand new blonde waitress not wanting to appear stupid went to the kitchen and said to the cook lsquoThis guy out there just ordered three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards What does he think this place is an auto parts storersquo
lsquoNorsquo the cook said lsquoThree flat tires mean three pancakes a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up and running boards are 2 slices of crisp bacon
lsquoOh OKrsquo said the blonde She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer
The trucker asked lsquoWhat are the beans for Blondiersquo
lsquoShe replied lsquoI thought while you were waiting for the flat tires headlights and running boards you might as well gas up
Two Nuts
Two boy scouts went on a nature hike in the hills picking hickory nuts along the way They soon filled their small pails and started to fill their pants and shirt pockets When they could hold no more nuts they started down the country road until they came across a cemetery One of the boys decided that would be a good place to stop and divide up the nuts
The two boys sat in the shade of a large oak tree and unloaded their pockets and buckets dumping all of the nuts in a large pile In the process two of the nuts rolled down near the road The boys then proceeded to divide up the nuts ldquoOne for you One for me One for you One for merdquo
As they were dividing the nuts another boy walking by the cemetery happened to hear them He looked into the cemetery but could not see the boys because they were hidden by the tree He hesitated a moment and then ran back to his house
ldquoFather fatherrdquo he yelled as he entered his house ldquoThe cemetery Come quickrdquo ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo the father asked ldquoNo time to explainrdquo the boy frantically panted ldquoFollow merdquo The boy and the father ran up the country road and stopped when they reached the cemetery They stood at the side of the road and listened for a few moments Then the father asked his son ldquowhatrsquos wrongrdquo
The son said ldquodo you hear that (he whispered)rdquo They both listened intently and heard the Scouts ldquoOne for me One for you One for me One for yourdquo
The boy then blurted out to his father ldquoThe devil and the God are dividing the soulsrdquo The father grinned but was silent A few moments later as the Scouts completed dividing out the nuts one Scout said to the other rdquo As soon as we get those two nuts down by the road wersquoll have them allrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 39Thoughts to Ponder
Cape Pine
Written by Krista Austin St Johnrsquos NLPictures taken by Krista Austin
My roots are on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in the tiny rural community of St Shottrsquos As a child I frequently heard older people talking very casually about encounters with ghosts both in St Shottrsquos and especially in neighbouring Cape Pine I emphasize the word ldquocasuallyrdquo because these ghost stories were not meant to frighten but to teach that there is but a thin veil between this world and the next and encounters with the other side should not scare you as such occurrences are simply the result of ldquosome poor soul in need of a prayerrdquo
The last weekend of September brought perfect weather for a road trip so my partner Mark and I took the opportunity to visit my family in St Shottrsquos As Mark had never been to Cape Pine we considered it a good excuse to do some off-road riding my Suzuki Vstrom and his Kawasaki Versys Cape Pine consists of a now-automated lighthouse and two houses that are vacant for most of the year Itrsquos the most southerly point in Newfoundland at about the same latitude as the northern
border of Italy Part of the ldquoGraveyard of the Atlanticrdquo the number of shipwrecks in the area in the early 19th Century led to the construction of the lighthouse in 1851
To get to Cape Pine you turn off the Irish Loop highway at St Shottrsquos and then travel along a gravel road for about 9km The road is in pretty good shape but loose in places When you reach Cape Pine yoursquore rewarded with spectacular scenery of barrens cliffs and ocean
After wandering around and taking some pictures we set off for the main road Things were going quite well until I heard a large rock hit the bottom of my bike Somehow I
instinctively pulled in the clutch and came to a stop It was only then that I realized that my bike was no longer running I turn the key off turn it back on put the bike in neutral and hit the starter Shersquos alive I hit the gear shift andhellipshe shut off ldquoWhat the amp$rdquo Mark instantly knew what had happened and his hunch was proven when he inspected the wire coming from the side stand Somehow the rock had cut the wire going to my side stand switch The problem I now had was that the bike thinks that the stand is down and cuts the power when the bike is shifted into gear Luckily for me Mark is a jack-of-all-trades and usually turns into McGyver when
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something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
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ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
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of potatoes up until then they had stored the spuds in the basements of their homes Dalton bought a farm at Simonds while Willis stayed on the home place in Victoria Corner
Until 1940 they had farmed with horses and picked spuds by hand until 1971 In 1986 the Jacksonville farm that had been expanded slowly over the years was now owned by Lorne and his two boys Robert and Wayne and they formed Albright Farms
Wayne Albright had two boys Ryan and Matthew Robert Albright had one son Shaun In 2004 Ryan Matthew and Shaun formed Carleton Country Spud Distributors Ltd to help sell and distribute their own potatoes and other locally grown potatoes to customers throughout the United States and Canada In 2006 the three partners formed Albright Farms Inc and purchased the family farm from Lorne Wayne and Robert The company now grows 500 acres of potatoes and 550 acres of grain and oil seeds
Although they sold spuds to McCainrsquos and
other companies for a number of years they are pretty much growing spuds for the Covered Bridge Potato Chip Co these days
Ryan who happens to ride a Road King was only too happy to give me a tour of the facilities and explain the family history and the creation of the Covered Bridge Potato Chip Company It took 2 years to build the dieting facilities and it is an old-fashioned kettle-cooked chip company Every batch is cooked in the traditional way one small batch at a time to ensure the best flavor and texture
Then mouth-watering seasonings are added resulting in a tasty chip that is crunchy and
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MotorcycleLawyercaldquoDedicated to Serving the Motorcycle Communityrdquo
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Personal Injury Law
15th Floor Central City TowerSuite 1500 13450 102nd Ave
Surrey British Columbia V3T 5X3Telephone 604-612-6848Toll Free 18775817001darylmotorcyclelawyercaRyan Albright and his Road King
Ryan at the hopper window of the plantThe Albright Family Photo
light The rich taste of their chips comes from the russet potatoes grown on their own land that are carefully cooked under watchful eyes
You can watch the chips being sliced cooked and seasoned through the plexiglass windows that encompass the cooking area There are closed circuit cameras and TV screens
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Chips going for seasoning
The plant is spotlessly clean
The seasoning centre inside the store
The view of the hopper from the Closed Circuit TV Screen
throughout that give you a dynamic visual as well You can buy Covered Bridge Potato Chip at Safeway in the Organic section throughout most of Canada They are expanding the processing facility to meet the demands of their ever increasing distribution
Ever since I tried them the Covered Bridge Potato Chip has become my favorite chips and with a wide variety of flavors I am pretty sure you too will enjoy them Their taste is superior to any brand out there in my humble opinion I dare you to try them but be forewarnedyou will most likely be addicted
After interviewing Ryan I packed up the bike and backtracked into Grand Falls where I would stay at the Quality Inn Pres du Lac my favorite place to stay in Grand Falls Jean and his staff run this family owned hotel and they treat a person so well
They offer an indoor pool and a fabulous hot tub Outside they offer a basketball court and
putting greens along with a playground for the kiddies
Beside the hot tub one of my favorite things is the lake that sits in the middle of the property where you can watch the ducks that call it home while sitting at the picnic tables and gliding benches that make you feel like you are on a rocking chair
The drive up rooms make this hotel perfect for unloading gear and the second floor rooms all have balconies to take in the peaceful view to share your morning coffee from
A full breakfast comes with your room and is served in the restaurant which at night offers a wonderful fine dining menu
The grounds are impeccably kept as is the entire hotel They offer good rates starting at $108 to $169 they offer great value for the money
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HOPE OPTICAL
My Room
Ducks at the lake at night
The cabins at night
The Lake in the middle of the property
Drive Up rooms
There is nothing lacking here wifi access great beds food and service that out does a lot of bigger hotels and makes this place one of my all time favorite family run accommodation providers
To find out more about the Potato World Museum visit
Potato World385 Centreville RdFlorenceville-Bristol NBwwwpotatoworldca
To find out more on the Covered Bridge Potato Chip Co visitwwwcoveredbridgechipscom or visit the plant located along the highway at Hartland NB
To find out more about the Quality Inn Pres Du Lac visitwwwpresdulaccom10039 route 144Exit 75 on the Trans Canada Highway(2 miles west of Grand Falls)
Next stopFredericton here I spent time with a ton of incredible ridersBelt Drive Betty
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The front of the Hotel
ldquoBe yourself everyone else is already takenrdquo
Oscar Wilde
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Fads What a weird thing they are right I mean for those of us who spent some or many of our formative years in the 1980rsquos going to the mall lately can be almost a little traumatic
Friendship bracelets hammer pants
hairstyles and glasses frames are all over reminding us of Jr High or High school because itrsquos back in style (sorta) Giant flat brim ball caps (and leave the tags on them from the store yo) are hellip hmhellip why Donrsquot know
Those are however just examples in general The motorcycle industry is as guilty of creating and following fads as anyone and Irsquove noticed a few lately that just have me scratching my bald head Not just the ldquoblack on black lookrdquo thing hell thatrsquos been my favourite colour combination for decades same with the satin black look and the de-chromed look
As far as Irsquom concerned everyone else finally caught up on those ones However there are other things that Irsquom just not sure about ldquoBobbersrdquo that come from the factoryhellip WTF
How can it be a bobber if you havenrsquot taken anything off of it Isnrsquot that just going against the very definition of bobber And ldquofactory customrdquo Thatrsquos on par with ldquogovernment intelligencerdquo and ldquowell-known secretrdquo Itrsquos not ldquocustomrdquo if it comes from the factory like that
if you ask me It may be modified from the original base model but if someone else can buy exactly the same damn thing as I have I donrsquot have a true custom Irsquod even grant you that you have ldquopersonalizedrdquo it but not ldquocreated a customrdquohellip I leave that title to those who have actually done some work gotten a little dirty or at least sat for hours with the shop foreman or designer to create something thatrsquos original and one-of-a-kind
Now I see that there are some other things that are starting up that I sincerely wonder abouthellip like darksiding the front tire as well as the rear (great for drag bikes I guess) buying something called an ldquoadventurerdquo bike and never ever taking it anywhere but to and from work (thatrsquos just criminal and Irsquom a cruiser rider I shouldnrsquot even care but I do) or one of the most terrifying fads yet failing to offer any significantly different models for years at a time
Some manufacturers keep it fresh with a revamp of a popular model like Honda did with their new Goldwing bagger which has taken right off but some and Irsquom sad to say my beloved Kawi is right in the thick of it have been riding the laurels of the current lineup for a long time and failing to provide anything more than updated versions of the same models and that makes me sad Yes if they have something thatrsquos selling reliably and stands as popular and reliable well donrsquot fix it if it ainrsquot broke But you still have to come out with SOMEthing new here and there
Ural has this year with their ldquoGaucho Ramblerrdquo version of the classic Patrol model-
a new take on an old theme which gets us away from the look of a classic Soviet Army bike and introduces a very western theme including bright blue paint that would have been totally at home in the sixties or seventies and Navajo blankets for the sidecar rider Refreshingly Ural doesnrsquot want to capture the hipster market with this one theyrsquore going after a young market outdoorsy types who maybe do some ranching or farming even Now therersquos a demographic that hasnrsquot really been targeted by this industry
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So in spite of the sportbike loving writers who seem to think that all of us who ride cruisers are ldquoso last weekrdquo and want to jump on the next brightly colored plastic thing that jumps out of a crate Irsquom going to say forget whatrsquos ldquopopularrdquo and get something that speaks to you or create it out of that showroom darling you parked in the driveway last night
Tear something off build something and put it on put your MARK on that sucker buy a Kettenkrad motorcycle tank (that oughta shut up those who call all Glide models tankshellip wow) or a Hyanide or Baal ldquoall terrain motorcyclerdquo Color match your bike gear and helmet if you like it that way or mismatch it all if you decide itrsquos what you like Ignore the fads stomp on the trends express yourself
I am constantly surprised by the number of people who ride and refuse to actually be themselves uniquely what is this for if itrsquos not to be an expression of ldquomerdquo Paint a puce stripe down your tailpipe hang a raccoon tail off of your headlight or just add some
chrome Be YOU Buck trends Thatrsquos what I meant to say yeah ldquobuckrdquo the trends
Keep your own unique rubber side down
R Jeff LeGrand
CalgarySouthern Alberta CorrespondentThe Busted Knuckle ChroniclesBy Riders For Riders About Riders
Executive CommitteeThe Calgary Motorcycle Ride for Dad
National Chapter CoordinatorVulcan Riders Association of Canada
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Rockstar Energy Drink Takes Title Position with Canadian MX Nationals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - (October 14 2013 - Stouffville Ontario) Canadian Motosport Racing Corporation (CMRC) is pleased to announce the commencement of an agreement with Rockstar Energy Drink to become the title sponsor of the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals
I am very excited about the new relationship we have developed with Rockstar Energy Drink and I look forward to working closely with their team stated Mark Stallybrass CMRC President Our friends at Rockstar are very enthused about the sponsorship of this property and are anxious to promote series growth and attract a wider following of the Motocross Nationals and the Rockstar Energy
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I love looking at old photographs I wont say it was a simpler time but it was a different life
Smiling faces from the past you wonder who the people are Was this an important day Were they gathering to
celebrate life and love someone birthday wedding graduation Was it a sombre day filled with heartache a forced smile for the future or was it to hint at that this too will pass
Many pictures of family friends standing in front of cars trucks and motorcycles and tractors Young children forced to stand proper optimistically looking forward to a future a day when this one would feel like a century ago if it were yesterday
There are pretty young girls rosy blushes on their cheeks even in the fading black and white photos Someone coming courting A time before she was a wife a mother a grandmother A time when she held someone world in her delicate hands How many hearts did she break before someone swept her away
There are the races Creased and folded Faded from an image the dust and smoke Small town excitement Dare devils reckless careless restless for the adrenaline they
craved The roar of the engines the roar of the crowds Wood dirt asphalt unforgiving barriers Man and machine slight of hand cheaters and champions pushing the sport pushing the competitors Tomorrow would be work but for that brief snapshot it was only the rush of speed and a pounding heart
-bad Uncle Monkey
bad Uncle Monkey amp SK EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 18
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ldquoSuccess is not final failure is not fatal it is the courage to continue that countsrdquo
Winston Churchill
Women in the Wind
I am interested in starting up a Women in the Wind (WITW) motorcycle chapter within Regina for lady riders and looking to find others who may have interest in joining as well To read about the history of WITW and see where other chapters are located the official national website is here httpwwwwomeninthewindorg This national motorcycle club has several chapters across Canada including Saskatoon Membership is open to all lady riders all makes and models of motorcycles and all levels of experience This is more about a bunch of ladies uniting to ride and socialize together
There is often an annual provincial rally and like this year (just last weekend) a bi-annual event that hosted over 200 lady riders from across Canada and the USA in Kannaskis AB at a first class eventconference Membership within WITW does not have to be exclusive you can belong to other riding groups and clubs as well If there are enough women who are interested in finding out how this would work whatrsquos involved etchellip we will set a date to connect over coffeedrinks and discuss Expressing interest by no means commits you to joining the club The Saskatoon chapter strongly supports the creation of a Regina chapter and would help us get things rolling If you are a lady and you ride and you have interest in finding out more please email me with your name and phone number and should we get enough
interest I will let you know the date to connect Gentleman if you know a lady rider that you think may be interested please pass this along Thank you in advance SincerelyShelly-Anne Shellyanne888gmailcomCell 306-501-5820
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Women in the Wind amp SK EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 19
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Midnight Lunch
The Canadian Legion of Riders And the Battlefords Jazz Society
Presents
Halloween Costume Bash featuring
the Barons of Buckingham
Date and Time Friday November 01 2013 at 800PM
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Would You Trade Your Bike For Sneakers
By Julie Malette (Mumbles) 1st CAV Sicily Supporter
1st Canadian Army Veterans (CAV) Motorcycle Unit members parked their
bikes on September 22nd and donned their sneakers to take part in the 2013 Canadian Army Run Patrick St-Pierre (Border) of Sicily Unit Jean-Claude Tremblay (JC) of Paardeberg Unit and President Phil Fisher (Fish) of Regalbuto Unit took part in the half-marathon while President Trevor Luten (Trev) of Paardeberg Unit completed the 5k run
In total 22000 members of both the public and the military registered to take part in the run this year This was the largest run thus far and is the fastest growing race in Canada The Canadian Army Run started in 2008 with 7000 participants as a chance for
troops to thank Canadians for their support while allowing Canadians to thank those who have served us both home and abroad The military theme dominated with displays of tanks trucks tents and equipment with music provided by a military band Soldiers at the finish line hung 2013 Canadian Army Run dog tags around participantrsquos necks as a keep-sake of the event
Master Warrant Officer Rob Clarke spoke of the ldquopride and comradeship to military and public alike with emotions of seeing ill and injuredrdquo as last year 115 handicapped participants came out to run walk or roll Proceeds of the 2013 Canadian Army Run go to benefit Soldier On and the Military Family Fund This will assist past and present members of the military and their families cope with their disabilities and unforeseen needs
CAV members also offered support with style arriving on their bikes handing out drinks to the participants all while displaying
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 23Support Our Troops
Table of Contents
23 mdash Support Our Troops24 mdash Soldiers of Suicide - SOT25 mdash Accident Victims Remembered26 mdash Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events27 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events28 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events29 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events30 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events31 mdash LWC News amp ON Events32 mdash LWC News amp International News33 mdash New Products34 mdash ON Events35 mdash Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events36 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events37 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame38 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame39 mdash Thoughts to Ponder40 mdash NL News41 mdash NL News42 mdash NL amp NB amp NS Events43 mdash Faith amp Motorcycles
Continued on next Page
their bikes with pride behind their hydration station It was a great day to ride with friends attend a great event and help out for a good cause
Congratulations to our CAV runners Now hang up those sneakers and put those riding boots back on
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 24Soldiers of Suicide - SOT
Remember the Soldiers Remember the soldiers who died over thereIn Dieppe Vimy and PasschendaeleSt Julien Ypres and Hill 62 They gave their lives for me and for you
They fought for our country against tyrannyShedding their blood so we could be free Brave soldiers and sailors and airmen were they Giving their all in lands far away
Remember the sailors who sailed the great seasBattling u-boats unseen enemy Protecting our service folk going to warKeeping danger away from our shores
Remember the airmen who took to the skiesTo defend us from enemyrsquos wilesRemember the fliers whose aircraft went down Their sleeping bodies may nersquoer be found
Remember our service folk from World War IlWho fought great battles for me and youIn England North Africa France ItalyHolland and Belgium those countries freed
Remember the merchant men bringing suppliesOrsquoer treacherous waters to the alliesLike our armed forces they gave life and limb Our memory of them must never dim
And then off to Korea our servicemen wentMore war where bone guts and lives were spent Then came Cyprus Suez and the Middle East With United Nations searching for peace
In Afghanistan now they fight Taliban To help rebuild a strange foreign landStill some return dead injured and maimed Canadians giving their best once again Reason I am the son of a career Royal Canadian Army (Dental Corp) officer Lt Col Laurence C Cameron Dad served Canada from 1939 until his retirement in 1959 His tour of duty during WWII took him to England Scotland France Belgium North Africa Sicily and Ortona While serving Canada the dental corps also served the RCN and the RCAF Following WWII Dad served on HMCS Magnificent HMCS Cornwallis HMCS Stadacona HMCS Shearwater RCAF Beaverbank Canadian Artillery Base Camp Shilo among other sites Much of this time was obviously away from his family This poem honours Canadian service men and wom-en who have served and who continue to serve our country with bravery and the families at home who love and understand the reasons for having to be apart for ex-tended periods of time some until eternity Permisssion is granted to Veterans Affairs Canada to publish this work without rec-ompense to the author
Robert J Cameron -November 5 2009 72Halifax Nova Scotia
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ldquoThis life is what you make it No matter what youre going to mess up
sometimes its a universal truth But the good part is you get to decide
how youre going to mess it up Girls will be your friends - theyll act like it anyway
But just remember some come some go The ones that stay with you through
everything - theyre your true best friends Dont let go of them Also remember
sisters make the best friends in the world As for lovers well
theyll come and go too And baby I hate to say it
most of them - actually pretty much all of them are going to break your heart but you cant give up because if you
give up youll never find your soulmate Youll never find that half who makes you whole and that goes for everything Just
because you fail once doesnt mean youre gonna fail at
everything Keep trying hold on and always always always believe in yourself
because if you dont then who will sweetie So keep your head high
keep your chin up and most importantly keep smiling because lifes a beautiful thing and
theres so much to smile aboutrdquo
Marilyn Monroe
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 25Accident Victims Remembered
Do you ever sing
Phrases of songs spin off from random thoughts The meanings can be deep obscure melancholy hopeful
The lyrics haunt me follow me chase
me by day amp often play me to sleep at night
My world has always been ruled by melodyHow some do not Cannot seem to take lyrics to heart is a mystery to me how do they not feel the poignancy The laughter The heartache The passion
How can one not have renewed hope amp faith when the words amp tune resonate within your soul as if theyd be spoken to you by a loverOr one who would beOr once was
How can they not feel the music inside their chest amp notice their bodies move faster or slower
When you are by yourself amp on the road do not certain songs Plead for release Do you hum the verses you are not knowing amp Belt out the ones you do
Do you not notice the rhythm of the motor or the tires on the roadDo the passing cars or guardrails not
accentuate the beatDoes riding make you happy enough to singHave you forgotten howDoes it not make you smile
Just wonderingdo you ever sing Even just a little
LaterKate B
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 26Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events
Is it Time to Re-Tire
Did I mention that already Sorry this time Irsquom actually talking bike tires
After getting back from Red Wing this summer I decided to get some new tires The last set was installed in July 2011 and I had put 26000 km on them They were starting to show the miles and were getting a little too close to the wear bars Irsquove run tires too far before and thatrsquos never a safe thing to do So for the sake of a couple of thousand kilometers itrsquos not worth the risk of blowing a tire
But which tire to choose There are as manyopinions as to the proper tire to run as there are riders
Quite often over years of riding each rider will settle on a tire brand that they like to ride on and will stick with it However
what makes choosing a tire difficult is that every bike handles and ldquofeelsrdquo different on different tire brands So depending on the number of miles a rider covers each year will determine how often they have to buy new tires and how often they get to try a different manufacturerrsquos tire
For a few years there I was running through a set of tires every summer Thatrsquos a lot of riding but I sure was having a great time The upshot to this was that I got to try a couple of different tire brands on my bike
The first couple of sets were Dunlops and they were okay but I didnrsquot quite like the way the bike ldquofeltrdquo running on these It just didnrsquot quite hold the road as I thought it should and didnrsquot seem to hold corners well either
So then I tried a pair of Bridgestones and Irsquove got to tell you that ndash for my bike ndash that was the scariest set of tires Irsquove ever ridden on The bike actually felt scary with that set of tires It followed every crack or road snake that it could find making it wander and jerk
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 27Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Robertrsquos Aimless RamblingsOctober 2013 Newspaper
back and forth on the road and corners were even worse I couldnrsquot wait for that set of tires to wear out
After that I went looking for something a little better so I decided to try a set of Avon Venom X
The difference was incredible and immediate It was like these tires were designed for my bike
The bike ran smoother on the road tracked perfectly and cornered with a smoothness that Irsquod never felt before There was no more having to guess what the bike would do every time it hit a crack or bump in the road it now tracked perfectly true What a pleasure it was to ride It was like being on a brand new bike
So consequently Irsquove stuck with Avonrsquos for my bike and couldnrsquot be happier A lot of riders like their Metzeler tires you hear a lot of good things about them Irsquove been tempted to try a set but Irsquom happy with the way the bike runs on Avonrsquos so why mess with a good thing
I guess the bottom line in tires is find a tire that runs well for your bike and your riding style and enjoy your time out on the road
ldquoLife is like riding a bicycle To keep your balance you must keep movingrdquo
Albert Einstein
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 28Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Duncan and Dave M conquering the Dragon
JampJ MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET
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10 am ndash 3 pm135 Queen St Rodney ON
Located approx 35 mins from London and Chatham 1 hr from Windsor or Woodstock5 mins off Hwy 401 exit at Furnival Road
exit 129 Towards Rodney take a left at the crossroads Queens Line and Furnival Rd
Community Center is down on the left
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10x10 Spaces $40 Table Spaces $25 Set up time 8am-10am
Book early to save a spotGeneral Admission $5 Children under 12
Free with a parentFood and refreshments available
Proper Braking
I was asked recently by a friend who just purchased his first bike what is the most important safety tip you can give me I thought for a second and answered learning how to use your brakes He looked at me as if I were kidding him Whats to it he said ya just stomp and squeeze just like in your car
Thats the problem I said Too many riders believe that and coincidentally bikers crash way to often Youve all heard the story about the guy who had to lay er down because somebody pulled out in front of him
What that actually means is he panicked locked the rear tire and the bike slid on the ground and stopped when it hit the vehicle or just before it hit the vehicle In either case the rider crashed in an attempt to avoid a crash
Ninety percent of the time if the rider had braked properly in that situation he would never have struck the vehicle
So the question is how do I minimize my chances of crashing into something The answer is simple Practice emergency maximum braking But first theres a couple of things you need to know Number 1 The
front brake is 70 of your braking force Due to that fact you must put more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake If you happen to lock the front tire you must release it immediately then reapply it Squeeze the front brake dont grab it If you lock the rear tire dont release it If you do theres a good chance you will high side
With a motorcycle you can still steer when the rear tire is locked and sliding You must also remember that the motorcycle must be straight up when performing maximum braking This is not to say that you cant brake with the bike leaned over in a turn you can lightly brake with both brakes in that situation but maximum braking must be done with the bike straight up
The point is you must learn to modulate your brakes to keep from locking them and the only way to do that is to practice Keep repeating to yourself front brake front brake That will assist you in putting more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake
You should practice maximum braking from whatever speed you normally ride I guarantee your bike will react differently when braking hard at 80mph than at 30mph If you practice then in an emergency situation you
will revert to your training rather than dumb luck The only other alternative is to buy a bike with anti-lock brakes just remember even with anti-lock brakes the bike still has to be straight up to perform maximum braking
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 29Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Please tell ldquoMotormanrdquo Belt Drive Betty sent you to receive
your $500 discount
Till next month ride safe and get some practice in
A word of thanks to all the riders who have bought my Ride Like a Pro video and for all the positive reviews received I truly appreciate all the support and just remember always apply the techniques I show you in the video every single time you ride
You can call our toll free number and order the video with your mastercard or visa Dr Donna or myself will be happy to take your order You can order by calling 1-866-868-7433 It will be the best motorcycle accessory you can buy for you or a friend
You can also pick up my Ride Like a Pro Video at the following dealers in the Tampa Bay area BMW of Tampa Bay on Gunn Highway or Action Honda in Hudson Ride Safe
Copyright 2009 Jerry ldquoMotormanrdquo Palladinowwwridelikeaprocom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 30Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
2013 Ride for MS Thank You Riders
What a great ride It started out pretty gloomy but the rain held out Many thanks to all of those who bit the bullet and took a chance that it would stay clear and it did
Thanks to the Knights of Columbus - South Windsor for a fantastic buffet dinner Wayne Wilson amp James Ridout from the White Nights-EMS for being there in case we needed them
To all the sponsors and contributors for the beautiful door and auction prizes thank you And finally to the many volunteers who make this Ride for MS event possible Kathy Iacovone who won the 50 Plasma TV Congrats Kathy
The Top Fundraiser bringing in the most pledges this year was Mike Lucier The Top 3 Fundraisers that brought in the most pledges for the last 5 years are 1 Kathy Iacovone 2 Gail Lucier-Nantais and 3 Mile Lucier ~~ GREAT JOB ~~
The 5th Annual Ride for MS brought in over $8000 to be given to the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) to help subsidize the purchase of special equipment such as wheelchairs wheelchair batteries walkers and other equipment as needed by those in our community with MS
Shar Good - Lone Wolf Clubhouse
THOUSANDS OF BIKERS ROAR INTOWASHINGTON DC TO PROTEST
Two Million Bikers rally suited up to protest theMillions of Americans March Against Fear
Bikers opposing a Muslim rally took over Washington DC on the morning of September 11th Thousands of motorcyclists roared into the nationrsquos capital for the Two Million Bikers Rallymdashas the nation observed moments of silence to honor the victims of the 911 terror attacksmdashintent on drowning out an event originally titled the Million Muslim March The Million Muslim March changed its name to the Million American March Against Fear (MAMF) but that did not change the bikersrsquo minds
Authorities denied the accusations noting that permits are not needed to rally in the capital MAMF the rally opposed by the bikers began on the National Mall just after 12pmmdashright as the bikers began to circle the area With many streets surrounding the rally closed off to traffic the bikers were not able to get to the rally of their disdain
A historic event for solidarity of humanity to establish peace harmony and justice is how MAMF described their rally organized by the American Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC)
The riders did make their presence felt though with clusters of motorcycles circling the surrounding blocks as MAMFrsquos speakers and organizers tried to rally
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 31LWC News amp ON Events
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Explaining that American-Muslims lsquostand with America against terrorismrsquo speaker Ruby Sous said ldquowe want to stand here in solidarity with the American people against hate and violencerdquo Christian protestors who showed up to protest against the Muslim rallymdashin addition to the motorcycled masses shouted back lsquoyou picked the wrong dayrsquo Throughout all this motorcycles could be seen circling coursing and revving their way around the rally
Attendees tried to hold a moment of silence but all they heard were revving motorcyclesThough not quite as large as the name would suggest there were several thousand motorcyclists in attendance stretching at least one-third of a mile long as they rumbled down suburban highways according to reports
MAMF also did not exactly live up to its name with only a few dozen supporters showing up Several speakers also railed against conspiracy theories American soldiers in the Middle East and other fringe topics They were outnumbered by the throngs of park police and counter-demonstrators on hand according to reports
Chopper
NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE
October 2013 - - The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum amp Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2014 Hall of Fame and the 2014 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame
Individuals organizations and businesses considered for induction into the Hall of Fame will have made a positive and significant impact on motorcycling Individuals considered for the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will have made a significant impact through their work in grassroots rights efforts
The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors the men and women who have dedicated much of their lives to improving promoting and advancing our great sport and lifestyle
The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the sacrifices individuals across the nation and world have made to protect the rights of motorcyclists through their efforts in the political arena and in grassroots
motorcyclists rights organizations Anyone who knows of a deserving individual can help the museum recognize these exceptional and deserving people by sending in a nomination
Nomination forms must be accompanied by credentials which explain why an individual should be considered for induction Please keep in mind that while their achievements may be outstanding not everyone knows it A comprehensive overview of their accomplishments is necessary to make an informed and educated decision Biographical info newspaper articles historical documents etc may be submitted Credentials should be no longer than five pages long including nomination form
Anyone interested in submitting a nomination form can download the Hall of Fame Nomination form online at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-manager14-Nomination-Formdoc
The Freedom Fighters nomination form is available at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-managerFFHoF-Nomination-Formdoc or you can request a nomination form by phoning the Museum 6053472001 or emailing infosturgismuseumcom
Nominations must be received by the Museum no later than January 10 2014 Individuals chosen for induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will be honored at the annual induction breakfast ceremony on Wednesday August 6 2014
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 32LWC News amp International News
Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags - Pro Riders Marketing Press
Announcement
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper HouseGTO Stretched SaddlebagsRetail $99595
Philadelphia PA - Just outside the ldquocity of brotherly loverdquo is a business that is so cool it
canrsquot be described within the confines of this press release You will have to go to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom to see what I mean
Here we are introducing a new division of the company which is the ldquoFiberglass Manufacturing Divisionrdquo
The first parts to come of the line are the Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags American made super strong and with top flight construction they fit like a glove on any
1993-2013 Harley Davidson Bagger model They are available with exhaust cutouts on both sides one side or none at all depending on your exhaust system
Stretched with a cool speedline design to make even a stock bagger pop with that custom look Shown painted
Dealer and distributor programs are available For further details contact Joe Distefano at proridersmarketingsbcglobalnet P-319-389-0798 or F-866-205-2422For retail sales got to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom
To see these cool bags many great custom bikes and meet Johnny Mac in person while in Daytona at Biketoberfest go to the Strip Club Choppers RoadHousesee below
About Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House is a house of services We specialize in fiberglass products ground up custom motorcycle builds and more Our 47000 sq ft building contains our fabrication area showroom fiberglass production area and 2500 sq ft photo video studio (Elite Studios) we create amp maintain our own websites in house In addition we provide creative services work (photoshop photography) etc Founded in 1999 we have grown through the years from a garage builder to a full service
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Continued on next Page
Above Johnny Mac with raw set of GTO Bags as seen at the Indian Larry Block party
The Christmas Motorcycle Show (CMS) is the YEAR END Motorcycle Show for the Motorcycle Rider A place that you can buy gifts for your hard to buy for Rider
We have something for everyone at CMS with all the latest in the motorcycle industry from motorcycles to appeal to gifts to motorcycle art and First Nations art as well
Each booth will have sale items on hand while they last You will see custom bikes along with best in street bikes competing for cash prizes
See race bikes and talk to racers If you are looking to join a riders group CMS is the place to be this Remembrance Day weekend We will have cash prizes for the Best in Show in Best Christmas Decorated Bike ldquoBest Custom Bikerdquo Best Overseas Custom Best Motorcycle Artrdquo Best Scooter and Best Vintage with a tribute to theldquo Isle Of Man We will also have a Swap Meet on Sunday
For the cultural rider and passenger we will have a Motorcycle ARTSHOW where we will have arts and crafts made by riders for riders We will also have a First Nations Arts and cultural display and sale as wellThe National ldquoThank You Veterans Toy Driverdquo is a way for the motorcycling community
get involved in a program that helps military families at Christmas Our organisation associated groups and you can and will gather and distribute toys for our veterans families at bases across Canada (as far as our toy donations last)
This is not a hand out but a way for Riders to say to our soldiers and especially their families that we appreciate everything they go through to keep their family unit together If we can help by supplying a present or two under the Christmas Tree this year and make a kid happy at Christmashellipwhy not
How can you help You can get involved by mailing an unwrapped gift for a kid from 6 months old to 16 years old to the address on our website If you can talk to your friends andor group and get a few toys together that would be great As you know CASH is king and if you can make a cash donation for the truck and fuel to deliver the toys to bases across Canada that would be very helpful If you cannot make it to the show and would like to help anyway please go to our PayPal account and donate the price of admission of $15+ into the show AS A DONATION for the cause at friendsofveteranscom Or please contact our office at fovcanadagmailcom
facility within a creative environment we excel and our customers are 100 satisfied Location915 Ray AvenueCroydon Pa 19021267-878-9046 GM Jack Mcintyrecell 610-636-5848jackbikerpicsorg As always your continued support of our clients and Pro Riders Marketing is sincerely appreciated
If you need further information to facilitate use of this PR or for any reason please feel free to contact me anytime 247
Thank you again for your continued support
Best Regards Joe Distefano wwwproridersmarketingcom Pro Riders Marketing Promotional Productswwwprmpromocom phone 319-389-0798 fax 866-205-2422proridersmarketingsbc-globalnet
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 34New Products amp ON Events
Folks yesterday Wounded Warriors Canada launched a very exciting innovative event The WWC Battlefield Bike Ride 2014 will raise funds for PTSD service animal programs The ride will last 5 - 15 June Juno Beach - Vimy
Commencing on the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings This ride will be a bucket list experience not only will we cycle in our forefathers footsteps we will take in all that rural France has to offer Frankly I am getting tired of hearing that Vets are paying upwards to $25k for a service dog To my mind some of the folks that supply dogs are war profiteers We do not charge a thin dime to any Vet in need of this great tool to fight the demons of PTSD
The need is great as we all know Now before we digress into VAC should pay for them You are right That said we need to prove it works this will take time In the interim we need to help those that need this type of help I would ask that you go to our web site wwwwoundedwarriorsca for details etc
Please consider joining us in an incredible journey You will find the ask is modest and quite doable no matter if you fundraise or pay it all yourself or a combination of both Raised fund are tax deductible Finally please forward to all your FB friends We are looking for 200 riders to ride for the 158 fallen Honour the fallen help the living
Wayne JohnstonFounderWounded Warriors Canada
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DAVE SEHL TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the seventh member of the class of 2013 Dave Sehl will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
First in Canada as a privateer and then in the US on the Harley-Davidson factory team for a few shining years Dave Sehl ruled the half-mile dirt tracks like few others
Daversquos first success came in ice racing in 1966 when he won the CMA junior 500 national championship In lsquo67 he was Canadarsquos top half-mile dirt track competitor in
the senior class repeating the win in lsquo68 as an expert He topped that in 1969 winning on the ice again as an expert and taking the CMA No 1 plate in dirt track
An AMA national victory in 1970 provided Dave with a huge boost and three weeks later Dave won again this time another half-mile in Columbus Ohio He was on a roll and over a five-year spell he won Louisville three times ldquoIt was a nice trackrdquo he says in retrospect ldquoBig and smooth and nobody got in your wayrdquo Over a five-year span Dave was on the Louisville podium all five times
Perseverance and talent were rewarded and
in 1971 Dave placed fifth overall in AMA standings-his best year At the same time his dominance of Canadian racing continued and Dave took the CMA championships in 250 and 750 cc half-mile dirt track in 1970 and lsquo73
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International
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Continued on next Page
Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC)
Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
DON HADDOW TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the sixth member of the class of 2013 Don Haddow will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
Don Haddow credits his lifelong passion for motorsports to a childhood Christmas present from an aunt ldquoThrills of the Speedwayrdquo This led to a life-long love for riding and racing with much success
At the age of 26 Don bought a new Triumph T100R and was rewarded with the 1957 Canadian championship in the expert class at Harewood Acres near Jarvis Ont A few
weeks later he placed second in the 25-lap final of the BEMC Indian Summer Trophy Races These wins launched Donrsquos career
Late in the season in 1961 Don rode Oscar Liebmannrsquos hand-built BMW Rennsport special at Harewood and narrowly beat Al Johnson on a Norton Manx to win the Indian Summer Trophy Race
In 1962 Don received a first class award in the Canadian winter rally and competed in sports car hillclimbs in the legendary Jordan Special a home-built car with alcohol-fuelled Vincent engine It was invariably the fastest machine on the hill regularly defeated Ludwig Heimrath in his Porsches and still holds the hill records at Hockley Valley and Rattlesnake Point
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and
ldquoFinish each day and be done with it You have done what you could
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in forget them as soon as you can Tomorrow is a new day You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be
encumbered with your old nonsenserdquo
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Continued on next Page
promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in To-ronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motor-cyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
GEORGE PEPPER TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE HALL
OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to honour pioneering motorcycle racer George Pepper as an Historical Inductee at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga
Ontario
George Pepper was the pride of Belleville Ont and one of Canadarsquos most naturally talented motorcycle racers of the prewar era He was an exceptional rider with successes in Canada the United States and England With the outbreak of the Second World War he became a pilot in the Royal Air Force and was decorated for bravery before his life was cut short by a plane crash on a test flight in 1942
In 1936 George rocketed to fame when his home town hosted its first road race through the streets the Canadian championship 200 held in Belleville It drew 35 entries from star riders such as Madison Sale Bruce Venier and Tony Miller from Toronto Bob Sparks and Elwood Stillwell from Windsor and Americans Babe Tancrede and Ben Campanale on factory-backed Harley-Davidsons Nearly all the Canadian entrants rode British makes such as BSA Norton and Rudge The starter was Toronto motorcycle dealer Percy McBride and a crowd estimated at 20000 lined the streets to watch
Georgersquos abilities were soon noticed abroad and he and several Canadian racers were persuaded to compete in the English speedway leagues Racingrsquos popularity in England dwarfed the Belleville crowds drawing up to 60000 spectators in an evening
When war was declared in September 1939 George immediately enlisted working first in a factory building Spitfire aircraft and in September 1941 becoming a commissioned pilot in the Royal Air Force He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross but only weeks
later on Nov 17 1942 he and his crew were all killed during a daylight test flight in which the plane went into a spin from which it could not recover His ashes were returned to Canada and buried in the Belleville cemetery
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 38Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The Trucker
A trucker came into a truck stop cafeacute and placed his order He said lsquoI want three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boardsrsquo
The brand new blonde waitress not wanting to appear stupid went to the kitchen and said to the cook lsquoThis guy out there just ordered three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards What does he think this place is an auto parts storersquo
lsquoNorsquo the cook said lsquoThree flat tires mean three pancakes a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up and running boards are 2 slices of crisp bacon
lsquoOh OKrsquo said the blonde She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer
The trucker asked lsquoWhat are the beans for Blondiersquo
lsquoShe replied lsquoI thought while you were waiting for the flat tires headlights and running boards you might as well gas up
Two Nuts
Two boy scouts went on a nature hike in the hills picking hickory nuts along the way They soon filled their small pails and started to fill their pants and shirt pockets When they could hold no more nuts they started down the country road until they came across a cemetery One of the boys decided that would be a good place to stop and divide up the nuts
The two boys sat in the shade of a large oak tree and unloaded their pockets and buckets dumping all of the nuts in a large pile In the process two of the nuts rolled down near the road The boys then proceeded to divide up the nuts ldquoOne for you One for me One for you One for merdquo
As they were dividing the nuts another boy walking by the cemetery happened to hear them He looked into the cemetery but could not see the boys because they were hidden by the tree He hesitated a moment and then ran back to his house
ldquoFather fatherrdquo he yelled as he entered his house ldquoThe cemetery Come quickrdquo ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo the father asked ldquoNo time to explainrdquo the boy frantically panted ldquoFollow merdquo The boy and the father ran up the country road and stopped when they reached the cemetery They stood at the side of the road and listened for a few moments Then the father asked his son ldquowhatrsquos wrongrdquo
The son said ldquodo you hear that (he whispered)rdquo They both listened intently and heard the Scouts ldquoOne for me One for you One for me One for yourdquo
The boy then blurted out to his father ldquoThe devil and the God are dividing the soulsrdquo The father grinned but was silent A few moments later as the Scouts completed dividing out the nuts one Scout said to the other rdquo As soon as we get those two nuts down by the road wersquoll have them allrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 39Thoughts to Ponder
Cape Pine
Written by Krista Austin St Johnrsquos NLPictures taken by Krista Austin
My roots are on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in the tiny rural community of St Shottrsquos As a child I frequently heard older people talking very casually about encounters with ghosts both in St Shottrsquos and especially in neighbouring Cape Pine I emphasize the word ldquocasuallyrdquo because these ghost stories were not meant to frighten but to teach that there is but a thin veil between this world and the next and encounters with the other side should not scare you as such occurrences are simply the result of ldquosome poor soul in need of a prayerrdquo
The last weekend of September brought perfect weather for a road trip so my partner Mark and I took the opportunity to visit my family in St Shottrsquos As Mark had never been to Cape Pine we considered it a good excuse to do some off-road riding my Suzuki Vstrom and his Kawasaki Versys Cape Pine consists of a now-automated lighthouse and two houses that are vacant for most of the year Itrsquos the most southerly point in Newfoundland at about the same latitude as the northern
border of Italy Part of the ldquoGraveyard of the Atlanticrdquo the number of shipwrecks in the area in the early 19th Century led to the construction of the lighthouse in 1851
To get to Cape Pine you turn off the Irish Loop highway at St Shottrsquos and then travel along a gravel road for about 9km The road is in pretty good shape but loose in places When you reach Cape Pine yoursquore rewarded with spectacular scenery of barrens cliffs and ocean
After wandering around and taking some pictures we set off for the main road Things were going quite well until I heard a large rock hit the bottom of my bike Somehow I
instinctively pulled in the clutch and came to a stop It was only then that I realized that my bike was no longer running I turn the key off turn it back on put the bike in neutral and hit the starter Shersquos alive I hit the gear shift andhellipshe shut off ldquoWhat the amp$rdquo Mark instantly knew what had happened and his hunch was proven when he inspected the wire coming from the side stand Somehow the rock had cut the wire going to my side stand switch The problem I now had was that the bike thinks that the stand is down and cuts the power when the bike is shifted into gear Luckily for me Mark is a jack-of-all-trades and usually turns into McGyver when
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something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
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ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
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light The rich taste of their chips comes from the russet potatoes grown on their own land that are carefully cooked under watchful eyes
You can watch the chips being sliced cooked and seasoned through the plexiglass windows that encompass the cooking area There are closed circuit cameras and TV screens
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NEVER RIDE ALONEJust for Road Trip Rewardstrade Members
(Formerly BDB Club - which means you if you are a member at wwwbeltdrivebettycom and or subscribe
to our paper) This great program means you always have some-one looking out for you while you are on the road
ITrsquoS Another PERK of being our memberVisit
wwwbeltdrivebettycomnever-ride-alone-program for the details
Chips going for seasoning
The plant is spotlessly clean
The seasoning centre inside the store
The view of the hopper from the Closed Circuit TV Screen
throughout that give you a dynamic visual as well You can buy Covered Bridge Potato Chip at Safeway in the Organic section throughout most of Canada They are expanding the processing facility to meet the demands of their ever increasing distribution
Ever since I tried them the Covered Bridge Potato Chip has become my favorite chips and with a wide variety of flavors I am pretty sure you too will enjoy them Their taste is superior to any brand out there in my humble opinion I dare you to try them but be forewarnedyou will most likely be addicted
After interviewing Ryan I packed up the bike and backtracked into Grand Falls where I would stay at the Quality Inn Pres du Lac my favorite place to stay in Grand Falls Jean and his staff run this family owned hotel and they treat a person so well
They offer an indoor pool and a fabulous hot tub Outside they offer a basketball court and
putting greens along with a playground for the kiddies
Beside the hot tub one of my favorite things is the lake that sits in the middle of the property where you can watch the ducks that call it home while sitting at the picnic tables and gliding benches that make you feel like you are on a rocking chair
The drive up rooms make this hotel perfect for unloading gear and the second floor rooms all have balconies to take in the peaceful view to share your morning coffee from
A full breakfast comes with your room and is served in the restaurant which at night offers a wonderful fine dining menu
The grounds are impeccably kept as is the entire hotel They offer good rates starting at $108 to $169 they offer great value for the money
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HOPE OPTICAL
My Room
Ducks at the lake at night
The cabins at night
The Lake in the middle of the property
Drive Up rooms
There is nothing lacking here wifi access great beds food and service that out does a lot of bigger hotels and makes this place one of my all time favorite family run accommodation providers
To find out more about the Potato World Museum visit
Potato World385 Centreville RdFlorenceville-Bristol NBwwwpotatoworldca
To find out more on the Covered Bridge Potato Chip Co visitwwwcoveredbridgechipscom or visit the plant located along the highway at Hartland NB
To find out more about the Quality Inn Pres Du Lac visitwwwpresdulaccom10039 route 144Exit 75 on the Trans Canada Highway(2 miles west of Grand Falls)
Next stopFredericton here I spent time with a ton of incredible ridersBelt Drive Betty
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The front of the Hotel
ldquoBe yourself everyone else is already takenrdquo
Oscar Wilde
wwwbeltdrivebettycom
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WyzWmnrsquos Words to the Wise
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Fads What a weird thing they are right I mean for those of us who spent some or many of our formative years in the 1980rsquos going to the mall lately can be almost a little traumatic
Friendship bracelets hammer pants
hairstyles and glasses frames are all over reminding us of Jr High or High school because itrsquos back in style (sorta) Giant flat brim ball caps (and leave the tags on them from the store yo) are hellip hmhellip why Donrsquot know
Those are however just examples in general The motorcycle industry is as guilty of creating and following fads as anyone and Irsquove noticed a few lately that just have me scratching my bald head Not just the ldquoblack on black lookrdquo thing hell thatrsquos been my favourite colour combination for decades same with the satin black look and the de-chromed look
As far as Irsquom concerned everyone else finally caught up on those ones However there are other things that Irsquom just not sure about ldquoBobbersrdquo that come from the factoryhellip WTF
How can it be a bobber if you havenrsquot taken anything off of it Isnrsquot that just going against the very definition of bobber And ldquofactory customrdquo Thatrsquos on par with ldquogovernment intelligencerdquo and ldquowell-known secretrdquo Itrsquos not ldquocustomrdquo if it comes from the factory like that
if you ask me It may be modified from the original base model but if someone else can buy exactly the same damn thing as I have I donrsquot have a true custom Irsquod even grant you that you have ldquopersonalizedrdquo it but not ldquocreated a customrdquohellip I leave that title to those who have actually done some work gotten a little dirty or at least sat for hours with the shop foreman or designer to create something thatrsquos original and one-of-a-kind
Now I see that there are some other things that are starting up that I sincerely wonder abouthellip like darksiding the front tire as well as the rear (great for drag bikes I guess) buying something called an ldquoadventurerdquo bike and never ever taking it anywhere but to and from work (thatrsquos just criminal and Irsquom a cruiser rider I shouldnrsquot even care but I do) or one of the most terrifying fads yet failing to offer any significantly different models for years at a time
Some manufacturers keep it fresh with a revamp of a popular model like Honda did with their new Goldwing bagger which has taken right off but some and Irsquom sad to say my beloved Kawi is right in the thick of it have been riding the laurels of the current lineup for a long time and failing to provide anything more than updated versions of the same models and that makes me sad Yes if they have something thatrsquos selling reliably and stands as popular and reliable well donrsquot fix it if it ainrsquot broke But you still have to come out with SOMEthing new here and there
Ural has this year with their ldquoGaucho Ramblerrdquo version of the classic Patrol model-
a new take on an old theme which gets us away from the look of a classic Soviet Army bike and introduces a very western theme including bright blue paint that would have been totally at home in the sixties or seventies and Navajo blankets for the sidecar rider Refreshingly Ural doesnrsquot want to capture the hipster market with this one theyrsquore going after a young market outdoorsy types who maybe do some ranching or farming even Now therersquos a demographic that hasnrsquot really been targeted by this industry
Thunder Lizard Lips Off amp AB EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 11
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So in spite of the sportbike loving writers who seem to think that all of us who ride cruisers are ldquoso last weekrdquo and want to jump on the next brightly colored plastic thing that jumps out of a crate Irsquom going to say forget whatrsquos ldquopopularrdquo and get something that speaks to you or create it out of that showroom darling you parked in the driveway last night
Tear something off build something and put it on put your MARK on that sucker buy a Kettenkrad motorcycle tank (that oughta shut up those who call all Glide models tankshellip wow) or a Hyanide or Baal ldquoall terrain motorcyclerdquo Color match your bike gear and helmet if you like it that way or mismatch it all if you decide itrsquos what you like Ignore the fads stomp on the trends express yourself
I am constantly surprised by the number of people who ride and refuse to actually be themselves uniquely what is this for if itrsquos not to be an expression of ldquomerdquo Paint a puce stripe down your tailpipe hang a raccoon tail off of your headlight or just add some
chrome Be YOU Buck trends Thatrsquos what I meant to say yeah ldquobuckrdquo the trends
Keep your own unique rubber side down
R Jeff LeGrand
CalgarySouthern Alberta CorrespondentThe Busted Knuckle ChroniclesBy Riders For Riders About Riders
Executive CommitteeThe Calgary Motorcycle Ride for Dad
National Chapter CoordinatorVulcan Riders Association of Canada
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AB EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 13
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beltdrivebettyblogspotcomPair-A-Dice TrikesThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 15
Rockstar Energy Drink Takes Title Position with Canadian MX Nationals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - (October 14 2013 - Stouffville Ontario) Canadian Motosport Racing Corporation (CMRC) is pleased to announce the commencement of an agreement with Rockstar Energy Drink to become the title sponsor of the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals
I am very excited about the new relationship we have developed with Rockstar Energy Drink and I look forward to working closely with their team stated Mark Stallybrass CMRC President Our friends at Rockstar are very enthused about the sponsorship of this property and are anxious to promote series growth and attract a wider following of the Motocross Nationals and the Rockstar Energy
Drink line of beverages
The 22nd Annual Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals will expand to ten rounds in 2014 and will feature top Canadian and International Professional Motocross talent including returning champion Brett Metcalfe Bobby Kiniry Colton Facciotti and Tyler Medaglia in the premier MX1 class Plans are already underway to create more enthusiasm to catch the attention of an expanded fan base with new exciting attractions which will benefit the teams riders industry and most importantly the spectators
Rockstar is fired up to announce this partnership with the premiere motocross racing championship in Canada stated Dave Giancoulos Vice-President Canada Rockstar Inc I am hugely excited for this new alignment with a prestigious motocross championship which has made major strides in the past few years The level of competition has risen and with it so has the draw for new talent We believe the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals will be the most dynamic and exciting season to date
The series will commence the first weekend of June and will visit five provinces over a span of twelve weeks to conclude in August Complete details of the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals will be released in the coming months For additional information contact CMRC at (905) 642-5607 or e-mail infocmrcracingcom
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Sports amp AB EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 17
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ldquoListen to the mustnts child Listen to the donts
Listen to the shouldnts the impossibles the wonts
Listen to the never haves then listen close to me
Anything can happen child Anything can berdquo
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I love looking at old photographs I wont say it was a simpler time but it was a different life
Smiling faces from the past you wonder who the people are Was this an important day Were they gathering to
celebrate life and love someone birthday wedding graduation Was it a sombre day filled with heartache a forced smile for the future or was it to hint at that this too will pass
Many pictures of family friends standing in front of cars trucks and motorcycles and tractors Young children forced to stand proper optimistically looking forward to a future a day when this one would feel like a century ago if it were yesterday
There are pretty young girls rosy blushes on their cheeks even in the fading black and white photos Someone coming courting A time before she was a wife a mother a grandmother A time when she held someone world in her delicate hands How many hearts did she break before someone swept her away
There are the races Creased and folded Faded from an image the dust and smoke Small town excitement Dare devils reckless careless restless for the adrenaline they
craved The roar of the engines the roar of the crowds Wood dirt asphalt unforgiving barriers Man and machine slight of hand cheaters and champions pushing the sport pushing the competitors Tomorrow would be work but for that brief snapshot it was only the rush of speed and a pounding heart
-bad Uncle Monkey
bad Uncle Monkey amp SK EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 18
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Women in the Wind
I am interested in starting up a Women in the Wind (WITW) motorcycle chapter within Regina for lady riders and looking to find others who may have interest in joining as well To read about the history of WITW and see where other chapters are located the official national website is here httpwwwwomeninthewindorg This national motorcycle club has several chapters across Canada including Saskatoon Membership is open to all lady riders all makes and models of motorcycles and all levels of experience This is more about a bunch of ladies uniting to ride and socialize together
There is often an annual provincial rally and like this year (just last weekend) a bi-annual event that hosted over 200 lady riders from across Canada and the USA in Kannaskis AB at a first class eventconference Membership within WITW does not have to be exclusive you can belong to other riding groups and clubs as well If there are enough women who are interested in finding out how this would work whatrsquos involved etchellip we will set a date to connect over coffeedrinks and discuss Expressing interest by no means commits you to joining the club The Saskatoon chapter strongly supports the creation of a Regina chapter and would help us get things rolling If you are a lady and you ride and you have interest in finding out more please email me with your name and phone number and should we get enough
interest I will let you know the date to connect Gentleman if you know a lady rider that you think may be interested please pass this along Thank you in advance SincerelyShelly-Anne Shellyanne888gmailcomCell 306-501-5820
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Women in the Wind amp SK EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 19
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Midnight Lunch
The Canadian Legion of Riders And the Battlefords Jazz Society
Presents
Halloween Costume Bash featuring
the Barons of Buckingham
Date and Time Friday November 01 2013 at 800PM
Place Sloan room the Royal Canadian Legion Br70 North Battleford
Tickets $1000 per person
Available from the Legion and members of the CLR Executive or Contact Kevin Jones Secretarycanadianlegionofridersca
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Rider Friendly Business Association The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 22
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Would You Trade Your Bike For Sneakers
By Julie Malette (Mumbles) 1st CAV Sicily Supporter
1st Canadian Army Veterans (CAV) Motorcycle Unit members parked their
bikes on September 22nd and donned their sneakers to take part in the 2013 Canadian Army Run Patrick St-Pierre (Border) of Sicily Unit Jean-Claude Tremblay (JC) of Paardeberg Unit and President Phil Fisher (Fish) of Regalbuto Unit took part in the half-marathon while President Trevor Luten (Trev) of Paardeberg Unit completed the 5k run
In total 22000 members of both the public and the military registered to take part in the run this year This was the largest run thus far and is the fastest growing race in Canada The Canadian Army Run started in 2008 with 7000 participants as a chance for
troops to thank Canadians for their support while allowing Canadians to thank those who have served us both home and abroad The military theme dominated with displays of tanks trucks tents and equipment with music provided by a military band Soldiers at the finish line hung 2013 Canadian Army Run dog tags around participantrsquos necks as a keep-sake of the event
Master Warrant Officer Rob Clarke spoke of the ldquopride and comradeship to military and public alike with emotions of seeing ill and injuredrdquo as last year 115 handicapped participants came out to run walk or roll Proceeds of the 2013 Canadian Army Run go to benefit Soldier On and the Military Family Fund This will assist past and present members of the military and their families cope with their disabilities and unforeseen needs
CAV members also offered support with style arriving on their bikes handing out drinks to the participants all while displaying
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 23Support Our Troops
Table of Contents
23 mdash Support Our Troops24 mdash Soldiers of Suicide - SOT25 mdash Accident Victims Remembered26 mdash Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events27 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events28 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events29 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events30 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events31 mdash LWC News amp ON Events32 mdash LWC News amp International News33 mdash New Products34 mdash ON Events35 mdash Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events36 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events37 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame38 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame39 mdash Thoughts to Ponder40 mdash NL News41 mdash NL News42 mdash NL amp NB amp NS Events43 mdash Faith amp Motorcycles
Continued on next Page
their bikes with pride behind their hydration station It was a great day to ride with friends attend a great event and help out for a good cause
Congratulations to our CAV runners Now hang up those sneakers and put those riding boots back on
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 24Soldiers of Suicide - SOT
Remember the Soldiers Remember the soldiers who died over thereIn Dieppe Vimy and PasschendaeleSt Julien Ypres and Hill 62 They gave their lives for me and for you
They fought for our country against tyrannyShedding their blood so we could be free Brave soldiers and sailors and airmen were they Giving their all in lands far away
Remember the sailors who sailed the great seasBattling u-boats unseen enemy Protecting our service folk going to warKeeping danger away from our shores
Remember the airmen who took to the skiesTo defend us from enemyrsquos wilesRemember the fliers whose aircraft went down Their sleeping bodies may nersquoer be found
Remember our service folk from World War IlWho fought great battles for me and youIn England North Africa France ItalyHolland and Belgium those countries freed
Remember the merchant men bringing suppliesOrsquoer treacherous waters to the alliesLike our armed forces they gave life and limb Our memory of them must never dim
And then off to Korea our servicemen wentMore war where bone guts and lives were spent Then came Cyprus Suez and the Middle East With United Nations searching for peace
In Afghanistan now they fight Taliban To help rebuild a strange foreign landStill some return dead injured and maimed Canadians giving their best once again Reason I am the son of a career Royal Canadian Army (Dental Corp) officer Lt Col Laurence C Cameron Dad served Canada from 1939 until his retirement in 1959 His tour of duty during WWII took him to England Scotland France Belgium North Africa Sicily and Ortona While serving Canada the dental corps also served the RCN and the RCAF Following WWII Dad served on HMCS Magnificent HMCS Cornwallis HMCS Stadacona HMCS Shearwater RCAF Beaverbank Canadian Artillery Base Camp Shilo among other sites Much of this time was obviously away from his family This poem honours Canadian service men and wom-en who have served and who continue to serve our country with bravery and the families at home who love and understand the reasons for having to be apart for ex-tended periods of time some until eternity Permisssion is granted to Veterans Affairs Canada to publish this work without rec-ompense to the author
Robert J Cameron -November 5 2009 72Halifax Nova Scotia
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Canada you live in wwwmodeledmontoncom
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ldquoThis life is what you make it No matter what youre going to mess up
sometimes its a universal truth But the good part is you get to decide
how youre going to mess it up Girls will be your friends - theyll act like it anyway
But just remember some come some go The ones that stay with you through
everything - theyre your true best friends Dont let go of them Also remember
sisters make the best friends in the world As for lovers well
theyll come and go too And baby I hate to say it
most of them - actually pretty much all of them are going to break your heart but you cant give up because if you
give up youll never find your soulmate Youll never find that half who makes you whole and that goes for everything Just
because you fail once doesnt mean youre gonna fail at
everything Keep trying hold on and always always always believe in yourself
because if you dont then who will sweetie So keep your head high
keep your chin up and most importantly keep smiling because lifes a beautiful thing and
theres so much to smile aboutrdquo
Marilyn Monroe
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 25Accident Victims Remembered
Do you ever sing
Phrases of songs spin off from random thoughts The meanings can be deep obscure melancholy hopeful
The lyrics haunt me follow me chase
me by day amp often play me to sleep at night
My world has always been ruled by melodyHow some do not Cannot seem to take lyrics to heart is a mystery to me how do they not feel the poignancy The laughter The heartache The passion
How can one not have renewed hope amp faith when the words amp tune resonate within your soul as if theyd be spoken to you by a loverOr one who would beOr once was
How can they not feel the music inside their chest amp notice their bodies move faster or slower
When you are by yourself amp on the road do not certain songs Plead for release Do you hum the verses you are not knowing amp Belt out the ones you do
Do you not notice the rhythm of the motor or the tires on the roadDo the passing cars or guardrails not
accentuate the beatDoes riding make you happy enough to singHave you forgotten howDoes it not make you smile
Just wonderingdo you ever sing Even just a little
LaterKate B
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 26Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events
Is it Time to Re-Tire
Did I mention that already Sorry this time Irsquom actually talking bike tires
After getting back from Red Wing this summer I decided to get some new tires The last set was installed in July 2011 and I had put 26000 km on them They were starting to show the miles and were getting a little too close to the wear bars Irsquove run tires too far before and thatrsquos never a safe thing to do So for the sake of a couple of thousand kilometers itrsquos not worth the risk of blowing a tire
But which tire to choose There are as manyopinions as to the proper tire to run as there are riders
Quite often over years of riding each rider will settle on a tire brand that they like to ride on and will stick with it However
what makes choosing a tire difficult is that every bike handles and ldquofeelsrdquo different on different tire brands So depending on the number of miles a rider covers each year will determine how often they have to buy new tires and how often they get to try a different manufacturerrsquos tire
For a few years there I was running through a set of tires every summer Thatrsquos a lot of riding but I sure was having a great time The upshot to this was that I got to try a couple of different tire brands on my bike
The first couple of sets were Dunlops and they were okay but I didnrsquot quite like the way the bike ldquofeltrdquo running on these It just didnrsquot quite hold the road as I thought it should and didnrsquot seem to hold corners well either
So then I tried a pair of Bridgestones and Irsquove got to tell you that ndash for my bike ndash that was the scariest set of tires Irsquove ever ridden on The bike actually felt scary with that set of tires It followed every crack or road snake that it could find making it wander and jerk
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 27Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Robertrsquos Aimless RamblingsOctober 2013 Newspaper
back and forth on the road and corners were even worse I couldnrsquot wait for that set of tires to wear out
After that I went looking for something a little better so I decided to try a set of Avon Venom X
The difference was incredible and immediate It was like these tires were designed for my bike
The bike ran smoother on the road tracked perfectly and cornered with a smoothness that Irsquod never felt before There was no more having to guess what the bike would do every time it hit a crack or bump in the road it now tracked perfectly true What a pleasure it was to ride It was like being on a brand new bike
So consequently Irsquove stuck with Avonrsquos for my bike and couldnrsquot be happier A lot of riders like their Metzeler tires you hear a lot of good things about them Irsquove been tempted to try a set but Irsquom happy with the way the bike runs on Avonrsquos so why mess with a good thing
I guess the bottom line in tires is find a tire that runs well for your bike and your riding style and enjoy your time out on the road
ldquoLife is like riding a bicycle To keep your balance you must keep movingrdquo
Albert Einstein
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 28Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Duncan and Dave M conquering the Dragon
JampJ MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET
RODNEY COMMUNITY CENTRESunday Oct 27 2013
10 am ndash 3 pm135 Queen St Rodney ON
Located approx 35 mins from London and Chatham 1 hr from Windsor or Woodstock5 mins off Hwy 401 exit at Furnival Road
exit 129 Towards Rodney take a left at the crossroads Queens Line and Furnival Rd
Community Center is down on the left
VENDORS PLEASE CONTACT Fred Jennings at 519-864-1427 (calls only)
e-mail fcjenn5hotmailcom or fredjennsympaticoca
10x10 Spaces $40 Table Spaces $25 Set up time 8am-10am
Book early to save a spotGeneral Admission $5 Children under 12
Free with a parentFood and refreshments available
Proper Braking
I was asked recently by a friend who just purchased his first bike what is the most important safety tip you can give me I thought for a second and answered learning how to use your brakes He looked at me as if I were kidding him Whats to it he said ya just stomp and squeeze just like in your car
Thats the problem I said Too many riders believe that and coincidentally bikers crash way to often Youve all heard the story about the guy who had to lay er down because somebody pulled out in front of him
What that actually means is he panicked locked the rear tire and the bike slid on the ground and stopped when it hit the vehicle or just before it hit the vehicle In either case the rider crashed in an attempt to avoid a crash
Ninety percent of the time if the rider had braked properly in that situation he would never have struck the vehicle
So the question is how do I minimize my chances of crashing into something The answer is simple Practice emergency maximum braking But first theres a couple of things you need to know Number 1 The
front brake is 70 of your braking force Due to that fact you must put more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake If you happen to lock the front tire you must release it immediately then reapply it Squeeze the front brake dont grab it If you lock the rear tire dont release it If you do theres a good chance you will high side
With a motorcycle you can still steer when the rear tire is locked and sliding You must also remember that the motorcycle must be straight up when performing maximum braking This is not to say that you cant brake with the bike leaned over in a turn you can lightly brake with both brakes in that situation but maximum braking must be done with the bike straight up
The point is you must learn to modulate your brakes to keep from locking them and the only way to do that is to practice Keep repeating to yourself front brake front brake That will assist you in putting more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake
You should practice maximum braking from whatever speed you normally ride I guarantee your bike will react differently when braking hard at 80mph than at 30mph If you practice then in an emergency situation you
will revert to your training rather than dumb luck The only other alternative is to buy a bike with anti-lock brakes just remember even with anti-lock brakes the bike still has to be straight up to perform maximum braking
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 29Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Please tell ldquoMotormanrdquo Belt Drive Betty sent you to receive
your $500 discount
Till next month ride safe and get some practice in
A word of thanks to all the riders who have bought my Ride Like a Pro video and for all the positive reviews received I truly appreciate all the support and just remember always apply the techniques I show you in the video every single time you ride
You can call our toll free number and order the video with your mastercard or visa Dr Donna or myself will be happy to take your order You can order by calling 1-866-868-7433 It will be the best motorcycle accessory you can buy for you or a friend
You can also pick up my Ride Like a Pro Video at the following dealers in the Tampa Bay area BMW of Tampa Bay on Gunn Highway or Action Honda in Hudson Ride Safe
Copyright 2009 Jerry ldquoMotormanrdquo Palladinowwwridelikeaprocom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 30Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
2013 Ride for MS Thank You Riders
What a great ride It started out pretty gloomy but the rain held out Many thanks to all of those who bit the bullet and took a chance that it would stay clear and it did
Thanks to the Knights of Columbus - South Windsor for a fantastic buffet dinner Wayne Wilson amp James Ridout from the White Nights-EMS for being there in case we needed them
To all the sponsors and contributors for the beautiful door and auction prizes thank you And finally to the many volunteers who make this Ride for MS event possible Kathy Iacovone who won the 50 Plasma TV Congrats Kathy
The Top Fundraiser bringing in the most pledges this year was Mike Lucier The Top 3 Fundraisers that brought in the most pledges for the last 5 years are 1 Kathy Iacovone 2 Gail Lucier-Nantais and 3 Mile Lucier ~~ GREAT JOB ~~
The 5th Annual Ride for MS brought in over $8000 to be given to the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) to help subsidize the purchase of special equipment such as wheelchairs wheelchair batteries walkers and other equipment as needed by those in our community with MS
Shar Good - Lone Wolf Clubhouse
THOUSANDS OF BIKERS ROAR INTOWASHINGTON DC TO PROTEST
Two Million Bikers rally suited up to protest theMillions of Americans March Against Fear
Bikers opposing a Muslim rally took over Washington DC on the morning of September 11th Thousands of motorcyclists roared into the nationrsquos capital for the Two Million Bikers Rallymdashas the nation observed moments of silence to honor the victims of the 911 terror attacksmdashintent on drowning out an event originally titled the Million Muslim March The Million Muslim March changed its name to the Million American March Against Fear (MAMF) but that did not change the bikersrsquo minds
Authorities denied the accusations noting that permits are not needed to rally in the capital MAMF the rally opposed by the bikers began on the National Mall just after 12pmmdashright as the bikers began to circle the area With many streets surrounding the rally closed off to traffic the bikers were not able to get to the rally of their disdain
A historic event for solidarity of humanity to establish peace harmony and justice is how MAMF described their rally organized by the American Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC)
The riders did make their presence felt though with clusters of motorcycles circling the surrounding blocks as MAMFrsquos speakers and organizers tried to rally
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 31LWC News amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Explaining that American-Muslims lsquostand with America against terrorismrsquo speaker Ruby Sous said ldquowe want to stand here in solidarity with the American people against hate and violencerdquo Christian protestors who showed up to protest against the Muslim rallymdashin addition to the motorcycled masses shouted back lsquoyou picked the wrong dayrsquo Throughout all this motorcycles could be seen circling coursing and revving their way around the rally
Attendees tried to hold a moment of silence but all they heard were revving motorcyclesThough not quite as large as the name would suggest there were several thousand motorcyclists in attendance stretching at least one-third of a mile long as they rumbled down suburban highways according to reports
MAMF also did not exactly live up to its name with only a few dozen supporters showing up Several speakers also railed against conspiracy theories American soldiers in the Middle East and other fringe topics They were outnumbered by the throngs of park police and counter-demonstrators on hand according to reports
Chopper
NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE
October 2013 - - The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum amp Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2014 Hall of Fame and the 2014 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame
Individuals organizations and businesses considered for induction into the Hall of Fame will have made a positive and significant impact on motorcycling Individuals considered for the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will have made a significant impact through their work in grassroots rights efforts
The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors the men and women who have dedicated much of their lives to improving promoting and advancing our great sport and lifestyle
The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the sacrifices individuals across the nation and world have made to protect the rights of motorcyclists through their efforts in the political arena and in grassroots
motorcyclists rights organizations Anyone who knows of a deserving individual can help the museum recognize these exceptional and deserving people by sending in a nomination
Nomination forms must be accompanied by credentials which explain why an individual should be considered for induction Please keep in mind that while their achievements may be outstanding not everyone knows it A comprehensive overview of their accomplishments is necessary to make an informed and educated decision Biographical info newspaper articles historical documents etc may be submitted Credentials should be no longer than five pages long including nomination form
Anyone interested in submitting a nomination form can download the Hall of Fame Nomination form online at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-manager14-Nomination-Formdoc
The Freedom Fighters nomination form is available at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-managerFFHoF-Nomination-Formdoc or you can request a nomination form by phoning the Museum 6053472001 or emailing infosturgismuseumcom
Nominations must be received by the Museum no later than January 10 2014 Individuals chosen for induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will be honored at the annual induction breakfast ceremony on Wednesday August 6 2014
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 32LWC News amp International News
Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags - Pro Riders Marketing Press
Announcement
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper HouseGTO Stretched SaddlebagsRetail $99595
Philadelphia PA - Just outside the ldquocity of brotherly loverdquo is a business that is so cool it
canrsquot be described within the confines of this press release You will have to go to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom to see what I mean
Here we are introducing a new division of the company which is the ldquoFiberglass Manufacturing Divisionrdquo
The first parts to come of the line are the Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags American made super strong and with top flight construction they fit like a glove on any
1993-2013 Harley Davidson Bagger model They are available with exhaust cutouts on both sides one side or none at all depending on your exhaust system
Stretched with a cool speedline design to make even a stock bagger pop with that custom look Shown painted
Dealer and distributor programs are available For further details contact Joe Distefano at proridersmarketingsbcglobalnet P-319-389-0798 or F-866-205-2422For retail sales got to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom
To see these cool bags many great custom bikes and meet Johnny Mac in person while in Daytona at Biketoberfest go to the Strip Club Choppers RoadHousesee below
About Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House is a house of services We specialize in fiberglass products ground up custom motorcycle builds and more Our 47000 sq ft building contains our fabrication area showroom fiberglass production area and 2500 sq ft photo video studio (Elite Studios) we create amp maintain our own websites in house In addition we provide creative services work (photoshop photography) etc Founded in 1999 we have grown through the years from a garage builder to a full service
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 33New Products
Continued on next Page
Above Johnny Mac with raw set of GTO Bags as seen at the Indian Larry Block party
The Christmas Motorcycle Show (CMS) is the YEAR END Motorcycle Show for the Motorcycle Rider A place that you can buy gifts for your hard to buy for Rider
We have something for everyone at CMS with all the latest in the motorcycle industry from motorcycles to appeal to gifts to motorcycle art and First Nations art as well
Each booth will have sale items on hand while they last You will see custom bikes along with best in street bikes competing for cash prizes
See race bikes and talk to racers If you are looking to join a riders group CMS is the place to be this Remembrance Day weekend We will have cash prizes for the Best in Show in Best Christmas Decorated Bike ldquoBest Custom Bikerdquo Best Overseas Custom Best Motorcycle Artrdquo Best Scooter and Best Vintage with a tribute to theldquo Isle Of Man We will also have a Swap Meet on Sunday
For the cultural rider and passenger we will have a Motorcycle ARTSHOW where we will have arts and crafts made by riders for riders We will also have a First Nations Arts and cultural display and sale as wellThe National ldquoThank You Veterans Toy Driverdquo is a way for the motorcycling community
get involved in a program that helps military families at Christmas Our organisation associated groups and you can and will gather and distribute toys for our veterans families at bases across Canada (as far as our toy donations last)
This is not a hand out but a way for Riders to say to our soldiers and especially their families that we appreciate everything they go through to keep their family unit together If we can help by supplying a present or two under the Christmas Tree this year and make a kid happy at Christmashellipwhy not
How can you help You can get involved by mailing an unwrapped gift for a kid from 6 months old to 16 years old to the address on our website If you can talk to your friends andor group and get a few toys together that would be great As you know CASH is king and if you can make a cash donation for the truck and fuel to deliver the toys to bases across Canada that would be very helpful If you cannot make it to the show and would like to help anyway please go to our PayPal account and donate the price of admission of $15+ into the show AS A DONATION for the cause at friendsofveteranscom Or please contact our office at fovcanadagmailcom
facility within a creative environment we excel and our customers are 100 satisfied Location915 Ray AvenueCroydon Pa 19021267-878-9046 GM Jack Mcintyrecell 610-636-5848jackbikerpicsorg As always your continued support of our clients and Pro Riders Marketing is sincerely appreciated
If you need further information to facilitate use of this PR or for any reason please feel free to contact me anytime 247
Thank you again for your continued support
Best Regards Joe Distefano wwwproridersmarketingcom Pro Riders Marketing Promotional Productswwwprmpromocom phone 319-389-0798 fax 866-205-2422proridersmarketingsbc-globalnet
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 34New Products amp ON Events
Folks yesterday Wounded Warriors Canada launched a very exciting innovative event The WWC Battlefield Bike Ride 2014 will raise funds for PTSD service animal programs The ride will last 5 - 15 June Juno Beach - Vimy
Commencing on the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings This ride will be a bucket list experience not only will we cycle in our forefathers footsteps we will take in all that rural France has to offer Frankly I am getting tired of hearing that Vets are paying upwards to $25k for a service dog To my mind some of the folks that supply dogs are war profiteers We do not charge a thin dime to any Vet in need of this great tool to fight the demons of PTSD
The need is great as we all know Now before we digress into VAC should pay for them You are right That said we need to prove it works this will take time In the interim we need to help those that need this type of help I would ask that you go to our web site wwwwoundedwarriorsca for details etc
Please consider joining us in an incredible journey You will find the ask is modest and quite doable no matter if you fundraise or pay it all yourself or a combination of both Raised fund are tax deductible Finally please forward to all your FB friends We are looking for 200 riders to ride for the 158 fallen Honour the fallen help the living
Wayne JohnstonFounderWounded Warriors Canada
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 35Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events
DAVE SEHL TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the seventh member of the class of 2013 Dave Sehl will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
First in Canada as a privateer and then in the US on the Harley-Davidson factory team for a few shining years Dave Sehl ruled the half-mile dirt tracks like few others
Daversquos first success came in ice racing in 1966 when he won the CMA junior 500 national championship In lsquo67 he was Canadarsquos top half-mile dirt track competitor in
the senior class repeating the win in lsquo68 as an expert He topped that in 1969 winning on the ice again as an expert and taking the CMA No 1 plate in dirt track
An AMA national victory in 1970 provided Dave with a huge boost and three weeks later Dave won again this time another half-mile in Columbus Ohio He was on a roll and over a five-year spell he won Louisville three times ldquoIt was a nice trackrdquo he says in retrospect ldquoBig and smooth and nobody got in your wayrdquo Over a five-year span Dave was on the Louisville podium all five times
Perseverance and talent were rewarded and
in 1971 Dave placed fifth overall in AMA standings-his best year At the same time his dominance of Canadian racing continued and Dave took the CMA championships in 250 and 750 cc half-mile dirt track in 1970 and lsquo73
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 36Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC)
Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
DON HADDOW TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the sixth member of the class of 2013 Don Haddow will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
Don Haddow credits his lifelong passion for motorsports to a childhood Christmas present from an aunt ldquoThrills of the Speedwayrdquo This led to a life-long love for riding and racing with much success
At the age of 26 Don bought a new Triumph T100R and was rewarded with the 1957 Canadian championship in the expert class at Harewood Acres near Jarvis Ont A few
weeks later he placed second in the 25-lap final of the BEMC Indian Summer Trophy Races These wins launched Donrsquos career
Late in the season in 1961 Don rode Oscar Liebmannrsquos hand-built BMW Rennsport special at Harewood and narrowly beat Al Johnson on a Norton Manx to win the Indian Summer Trophy Race
In 1962 Don received a first class award in the Canadian winter rally and competed in sports car hillclimbs in the legendary Jordan Special a home-built car with alcohol-fuelled Vincent engine It was invariably the fastest machine on the hill regularly defeated Ludwig Heimrath in his Porsches and still holds the hill records at Hockley Valley and Rattlesnake Point
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and
ldquoFinish each day and be done with it You have done what you could
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in forget them as soon as you can Tomorrow is a new day You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be
encumbered with your old nonsenserdquo
Ralph Waldo Emerson
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 37Motorcycle Hall of Fame
Continued on next Page
promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in To-ronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motor-cyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
GEORGE PEPPER TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE HALL
OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to honour pioneering motorcycle racer George Pepper as an Historical Inductee at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga
Ontario
George Pepper was the pride of Belleville Ont and one of Canadarsquos most naturally talented motorcycle racers of the prewar era He was an exceptional rider with successes in Canada the United States and England With the outbreak of the Second World War he became a pilot in the Royal Air Force and was decorated for bravery before his life was cut short by a plane crash on a test flight in 1942
In 1936 George rocketed to fame when his home town hosted its first road race through the streets the Canadian championship 200 held in Belleville It drew 35 entries from star riders such as Madison Sale Bruce Venier and Tony Miller from Toronto Bob Sparks and Elwood Stillwell from Windsor and Americans Babe Tancrede and Ben Campanale on factory-backed Harley-Davidsons Nearly all the Canadian entrants rode British makes such as BSA Norton and Rudge The starter was Toronto motorcycle dealer Percy McBride and a crowd estimated at 20000 lined the streets to watch
Georgersquos abilities were soon noticed abroad and he and several Canadian racers were persuaded to compete in the English speedway leagues Racingrsquos popularity in England dwarfed the Belleville crowds drawing up to 60000 spectators in an evening
When war was declared in September 1939 George immediately enlisted working first in a factory building Spitfire aircraft and in September 1941 becoming a commissioned pilot in the Royal Air Force He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross but only weeks
later on Nov 17 1942 he and his crew were all killed during a daylight test flight in which the plane went into a spin from which it could not recover His ashes were returned to Canada and buried in the Belleville cemetery
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 38Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The Trucker
A trucker came into a truck stop cafeacute and placed his order He said lsquoI want three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boardsrsquo
The brand new blonde waitress not wanting to appear stupid went to the kitchen and said to the cook lsquoThis guy out there just ordered three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards What does he think this place is an auto parts storersquo
lsquoNorsquo the cook said lsquoThree flat tires mean three pancakes a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up and running boards are 2 slices of crisp bacon
lsquoOh OKrsquo said the blonde She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer
The trucker asked lsquoWhat are the beans for Blondiersquo
lsquoShe replied lsquoI thought while you were waiting for the flat tires headlights and running boards you might as well gas up
Two Nuts
Two boy scouts went on a nature hike in the hills picking hickory nuts along the way They soon filled their small pails and started to fill their pants and shirt pockets When they could hold no more nuts they started down the country road until they came across a cemetery One of the boys decided that would be a good place to stop and divide up the nuts
The two boys sat in the shade of a large oak tree and unloaded their pockets and buckets dumping all of the nuts in a large pile In the process two of the nuts rolled down near the road The boys then proceeded to divide up the nuts ldquoOne for you One for me One for you One for merdquo
As they were dividing the nuts another boy walking by the cemetery happened to hear them He looked into the cemetery but could not see the boys because they were hidden by the tree He hesitated a moment and then ran back to his house
ldquoFather fatherrdquo he yelled as he entered his house ldquoThe cemetery Come quickrdquo ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo the father asked ldquoNo time to explainrdquo the boy frantically panted ldquoFollow merdquo The boy and the father ran up the country road and stopped when they reached the cemetery They stood at the side of the road and listened for a few moments Then the father asked his son ldquowhatrsquos wrongrdquo
The son said ldquodo you hear that (he whispered)rdquo They both listened intently and heard the Scouts ldquoOne for me One for you One for me One for yourdquo
The boy then blurted out to his father ldquoThe devil and the God are dividing the soulsrdquo The father grinned but was silent A few moments later as the Scouts completed dividing out the nuts one Scout said to the other rdquo As soon as we get those two nuts down by the road wersquoll have them allrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 39Thoughts to Ponder
Cape Pine
Written by Krista Austin St Johnrsquos NLPictures taken by Krista Austin
My roots are on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in the tiny rural community of St Shottrsquos As a child I frequently heard older people talking very casually about encounters with ghosts both in St Shottrsquos and especially in neighbouring Cape Pine I emphasize the word ldquocasuallyrdquo because these ghost stories were not meant to frighten but to teach that there is but a thin veil between this world and the next and encounters with the other side should not scare you as such occurrences are simply the result of ldquosome poor soul in need of a prayerrdquo
The last weekend of September brought perfect weather for a road trip so my partner Mark and I took the opportunity to visit my family in St Shottrsquos As Mark had never been to Cape Pine we considered it a good excuse to do some off-road riding my Suzuki Vstrom and his Kawasaki Versys Cape Pine consists of a now-automated lighthouse and two houses that are vacant for most of the year Itrsquos the most southerly point in Newfoundland at about the same latitude as the northern
border of Italy Part of the ldquoGraveyard of the Atlanticrdquo the number of shipwrecks in the area in the early 19th Century led to the construction of the lighthouse in 1851
To get to Cape Pine you turn off the Irish Loop highway at St Shottrsquos and then travel along a gravel road for about 9km The road is in pretty good shape but loose in places When you reach Cape Pine yoursquore rewarded with spectacular scenery of barrens cliffs and ocean
After wandering around and taking some pictures we set off for the main road Things were going quite well until I heard a large rock hit the bottom of my bike Somehow I
instinctively pulled in the clutch and came to a stop It was only then that I realized that my bike was no longer running I turn the key off turn it back on put the bike in neutral and hit the starter Shersquos alive I hit the gear shift andhellipshe shut off ldquoWhat the amp$rdquo Mark instantly knew what had happened and his hunch was proven when he inspected the wire coming from the side stand Somehow the rock had cut the wire going to my side stand switch The problem I now had was that the bike thinks that the stand is down and cuts the power when the bike is shifted into gear Luckily for me Mark is a jack-of-all-trades and usually turns into McGyver when
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something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
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ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
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throughout that give you a dynamic visual as well You can buy Covered Bridge Potato Chip at Safeway in the Organic section throughout most of Canada They are expanding the processing facility to meet the demands of their ever increasing distribution
Ever since I tried them the Covered Bridge Potato Chip has become my favorite chips and with a wide variety of flavors I am pretty sure you too will enjoy them Their taste is superior to any brand out there in my humble opinion I dare you to try them but be forewarnedyou will most likely be addicted
After interviewing Ryan I packed up the bike and backtracked into Grand Falls where I would stay at the Quality Inn Pres du Lac my favorite place to stay in Grand Falls Jean and his staff run this family owned hotel and they treat a person so well
They offer an indoor pool and a fabulous hot tub Outside they offer a basketball court and
putting greens along with a playground for the kiddies
Beside the hot tub one of my favorite things is the lake that sits in the middle of the property where you can watch the ducks that call it home while sitting at the picnic tables and gliding benches that make you feel like you are on a rocking chair
The drive up rooms make this hotel perfect for unloading gear and the second floor rooms all have balconies to take in the peaceful view to share your morning coffee from
A full breakfast comes with your room and is served in the restaurant which at night offers a wonderful fine dining menu
The grounds are impeccably kept as is the entire hotel They offer good rates starting at $108 to $169 they offer great value for the money
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HOPE OPTICAL
My Room
Ducks at the lake at night
The cabins at night
The Lake in the middle of the property
Drive Up rooms
There is nothing lacking here wifi access great beds food and service that out does a lot of bigger hotels and makes this place one of my all time favorite family run accommodation providers
To find out more about the Potato World Museum visit
Potato World385 Centreville RdFlorenceville-Bristol NBwwwpotatoworldca
To find out more on the Covered Bridge Potato Chip Co visitwwwcoveredbridgechipscom or visit the plant located along the highway at Hartland NB
To find out more about the Quality Inn Pres Du Lac visitwwwpresdulaccom10039 route 144Exit 75 on the Trans Canada Highway(2 miles west of Grand Falls)
Next stopFredericton here I spent time with a ton of incredible ridersBelt Drive Betty
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The front of the Hotel
ldquoBe yourself everyone else is already takenrdquo
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2 mdash Conga amp BC Events3 mdash Conga amp BC Events4 mdash Conga amp BC Events5 mdash Conga amp BC Events6 mdash Conga amp BC Events7 mdash Conga8 mdash Conga amp BC Events9 mdash BC Events10 mdash WyzWmn amp AB Events11 mdash Thunder Lizard Lips Off amp AB Events12 mdash Thunder Lizard Lips Off amp AB Events13 mdash AB Events14 mdash AB Events15 mdash Pair-A-Dice Trikes16 mdash Sports amp AB Events17 mdash Sports amp AB Events18 mdash bad Uncle Monkey amp SK Events19 mdash Women in the Wind amp SK Events20 mdash SK Events21 mdash Wordsearch amp RAGE22 mdash Road Trip Rewards - Member Benefits23 mdash Rider Friendly Business Association
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Fads What a weird thing they are right I mean for those of us who spent some or many of our formative years in the 1980rsquos going to the mall lately can be almost a little traumatic
Friendship bracelets hammer pants
hairstyles and glasses frames are all over reminding us of Jr High or High school because itrsquos back in style (sorta) Giant flat brim ball caps (and leave the tags on them from the store yo) are hellip hmhellip why Donrsquot know
Those are however just examples in general The motorcycle industry is as guilty of creating and following fads as anyone and Irsquove noticed a few lately that just have me scratching my bald head Not just the ldquoblack on black lookrdquo thing hell thatrsquos been my favourite colour combination for decades same with the satin black look and the de-chromed look
As far as Irsquom concerned everyone else finally caught up on those ones However there are other things that Irsquom just not sure about ldquoBobbersrdquo that come from the factoryhellip WTF
How can it be a bobber if you havenrsquot taken anything off of it Isnrsquot that just going against the very definition of bobber And ldquofactory customrdquo Thatrsquos on par with ldquogovernment intelligencerdquo and ldquowell-known secretrdquo Itrsquos not ldquocustomrdquo if it comes from the factory like that
if you ask me It may be modified from the original base model but if someone else can buy exactly the same damn thing as I have I donrsquot have a true custom Irsquod even grant you that you have ldquopersonalizedrdquo it but not ldquocreated a customrdquohellip I leave that title to those who have actually done some work gotten a little dirty or at least sat for hours with the shop foreman or designer to create something thatrsquos original and one-of-a-kind
Now I see that there are some other things that are starting up that I sincerely wonder abouthellip like darksiding the front tire as well as the rear (great for drag bikes I guess) buying something called an ldquoadventurerdquo bike and never ever taking it anywhere but to and from work (thatrsquos just criminal and Irsquom a cruiser rider I shouldnrsquot even care but I do) or one of the most terrifying fads yet failing to offer any significantly different models for years at a time
Some manufacturers keep it fresh with a revamp of a popular model like Honda did with their new Goldwing bagger which has taken right off but some and Irsquom sad to say my beloved Kawi is right in the thick of it have been riding the laurels of the current lineup for a long time and failing to provide anything more than updated versions of the same models and that makes me sad Yes if they have something thatrsquos selling reliably and stands as popular and reliable well donrsquot fix it if it ainrsquot broke But you still have to come out with SOMEthing new here and there
Ural has this year with their ldquoGaucho Ramblerrdquo version of the classic Patrol model-
a new take on an old theme which gets us away from the look of a classic Soviet Army bike and introduces a very western theme including bright blue paint that would have been totally at home in the sixties or seventies and Navajo blankets for the sidecar rider Refreshingly Ural doesnrsquot want to capture the hipster market with this one theyrsquore going after a young market outdoorsy types who maybe do some ranching or farming even Now therersquos a demographic that hasnrsquot really been targeted by this industry
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So in spite of the sportbike loving writers who seem to think that all of us who ride cruisers are ldquoso last weekrdquo and want to jump on the next brightly colored plastic thing that jumps out of a crate Irsquom going to say forget whatrsquos ldquopopularrdquo and get something that speaks to you or create it out of that showroom darling you parked in the driveway last night
Tear something off build something and put it on put your MARK on that sucker buy a Kettenkrad motorcycle tank (that oughta shut up those who call all Glide models tankshellip wow) or a Hyanide or Baal ldquoall terrain motorcyclerdquo Color match your bike gear and helmet if you like it that way or mismatch it all if you decide itrsquos what you like Ignore the fads stomp on the trends express yourself
I am constantly surprised by the number of people who ride and refuse to actually be themselves uniquely what is this for if itrsquos not to be an expression of ldquomerdquo Paint a puce stripe down your tailpipe hang a raccoon tail off of your headlight or just add some
chrome Be YOU Buck trends Thatrsquos what I meant to say yeah ldquobuckrdquo the trends
Keep your own unique rubber side down
R Jeff LeGrand
CalgarySouthern Alberta CorrespondentThe Busted Knuckle ChroniclesBy Riders For Riders About Riders
Executive CommitteeThe Calgary Motorcycle Ride for Dad
National Chapter CoordinatorVulcan Riders Association of Canada
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beltdrivebettyblogspotcomPair-A-Dice TrikesThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 15
Rockstar Energy Drink Takes Title Position with Canadian MX Nationals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - (October 14 2013 - Stouffville Ontario) Canadian Motosport Racing Corporation (CMRC) is pleased to announce the commencement of an agreement with Rockstar Energy Drink to become the title sponsor of the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals
I am very excited about the new relationship we have developed with Rockstar Energy Drink and I look forward to working closely with their team stated Mark Stallybrass CMRC President Our friends at Rockstar are very enthused about the sponsorship of this property and are anxious to promote series growth and attract a wider following of the Motocross Nationals and the Rockstar Energy
Drink line of beverages
The 22nd Annual Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals will expand to ten rounds in 2014 and will feature top Canadian and International Professional Motocross talent including returning champion Brett Metcalfe Bobby Kiniry Colton Facciotti and Tyler Medaglia in the premier MX1 class Plans are already underway to create more enthusiasm to catch the attention of an expanded fan base with new exciting attractions which will benefit the teams riders industry and most importantly the spectators
Rockstar is fired up to announce this partnership with the premiere motocross racing championship in Canada stated Dave Giancoulos Vice-President Canada Rockstar Inc I am hugely excited for this new alignment with a prestigious motocross championship which has made major strides in the past few years The level of competition has risen and with it so has the draw for new talent We believe the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals will be the most dynamic and exciting season to date
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ldquoListen to the mustnts child Listen to the donts
Listen to the shouldnts the impossibles the wonts
Listen to the never haves then listen close to me
Anything can happen child Anything can berdquo
Shel Silverstein
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I love looking at old photographs I wont say it was a simpler time but it was a different life
Smiling faces from the past you wonder who the people are Was this an important day Were they gathering to
celebrate life and love someone birthday wedding graduation Was it a sombre day filled with heartache a forced smile for the future or was it to hint at that this too will pass
Many pictures of family friends standing in front of cars trucks and motorcycles and tractors Young children forced to stand proper optimistically looking forward to a future a day when this one would feel like a century ago if it were yesterday
There are pretty young girls rosy blushes on their cheeks even in the fading black and white photos Someone coming courting A time before she was a wife a mother a grandmother A time when she held someone world in her delicate hands How many hearts did she break before someone swept her away
There are the races Creased and folded Faded from an image the dust and smoke Small town excitement Dare devils reckless careless restless for the adrenaline they
craved The roar of the engines the roar of the crowds Wood dirt asphalt unforgiving barriers Man and machine slight of hand cheaters and champions pushing the sport pushing the competitors Tomorrow would be work but for that brief snapshot it was only the rush of speed and a pounding heart
-bad Uncle Monkey
bad Uncle Monkey amp SK EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 18
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Women in the Wind
I am interested in starting up a Women in the Wind (WITW) motorcycle chapter within Regina for lady riders and looking to find others who may have interest in joining as well To read about the history of WITW and see where other chapters are located the official national website is here httpwwwwomeninthewindorg This national motorcycle club has several chapters across Canada including Saskatoon Membership is open to all lady riders all makes and models of motorcycles and all levels of experience This is more about a bunch of ladies uniting to ride and socialize together
There is often an annual provincial rally and like this year (just last weekend) a bi-annual event that hosted over 200 lady riders from across Canada and the USA in Kannaskis AB at a first class eventconference Membership within WITW does not have to be exclusive you can belong to other riding groups and clubs as well If there are enough women who are interested in finding out how this would work whatrsquos involved etchellip we will set a date to connect over coffeedrinks and discuss Expressing interest by no means commits you to joining the club The Saskatoon chapter strongly supports the creation of a Regina chapter and would help us get things rolling If you are a lady and you ride and you have interest in finding out more please email me with your name and phone number and should we get enough
interest I will let you know the date to connect Gentleman if you know a lady rider that you think may be interested please pass this along Thank you in advance SincerelyShelly-Anne Shellyanne888gmailcomCell 306-501-5820
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Women in the Wind amp SK EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 19
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Midnight Lunch
The Canadian Legion of Riders And the Battlefords Jazz Society
Presents
Halloween Costume Bash featuring
the Barons of Buckingham
Date and Time Friday November 01 2013 at 800PM
Place Sloan room the Royal Canadian Legion Br70 North Battleford
Tickets $1000 per person
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Wordsearch amp RAGEThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 20
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You will find one loaded each day in the motorcycle puzzle forum board
In order to do the puzzles all you need to do is to download a small free piece of software from BrainsBreaker puzzles (We provide the link in the forums)
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Rider Friendly Business Association The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 22
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Would You Trade Your Bike For Sneakers
By Julie Malette (Mumbles) 1st CAV Sicily Supporter
1st Canadian Army Veterans (CAV) Motorcycle Unit members parked their
bikes on September 22nd and donned their sneakers to take part in the 2013 Canadian Army Run Patrick St-Pierre (Border) of Sicily Unit Jean-Claude Tremblay (JC) of Paardeberg Unit and President Phil Fisher (Fish) of Regalbuto Unit took part in the half-marathon while President Trevor Luten (Trev) of Paardeberg Unit completed the 5k run
In total 22000 members of both the public and the military registered to take part in the run this year This was the largest run thus far and is the fastest growing race in Canada The Canadian Army Run started in 2008 with 7000 participants as a chance for
troops to thank Canadians for their support while allowing Canadians to thank those who have served us both home and abroad The military theme dominated with displays of tanks trucks tents and equipment with music provided by a military band Soldiers at the finish line hung 2013 Canadian Army Run dog tags around participantrsquos necks as a keep-sake of the event
Master Warrant Officer Rob Clarke spoke of the ldquopride and comradeship to military and public alike with emotions of seeing ill and injuredrdquo as last year 115 handicapped participants came out to run walk or roll Proceeds of the 2013 Canadian Army Run go to benefit Soldier On and the Military Family Fund This will assist past and present members of the military and their families cope with their disabilities and unforeseen needs
CAV members also offered support with style arriving on their bikes handing out drinks to the participants all while displaying
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 23Support Our Troops
Table of Contents
23 mdash Support Our Troops24 mdash Soldiers of Suicide - SOT25 mdash Accident Victims Remembered26 mdash Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events27 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events28 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events29 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events30 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events31 mdash LWC News amp ON Events32 mdash LWC News amp International News33 mdash New Products34 mdash ON Events35 mdash Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events36 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events37 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame38 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame39 mdash Thoughts to Ponder40 mdash NL News41 mdash NL News42 mdash NL amp NB amp NS Events43 mdash Faith amp Motorcycles
Continued on next Page
their bikes with pride behind their hydration station It was a great day to ride with friends attend a great event and help out for a good cause
Congratulations to our CAV runners Now hang up those sneakers and put those riding boots back on
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 24Soldiers of Suicide - SOT
Remember the Soldiers Remember the soldiers who died over thereIn Dieppe Vimy and PasschendaeleSt Julien Ypres and Hill 62 They gave their lives for me and for you
They fought for our country against tyrannyShedding their blood so we could be free Brave soldiers and sailors and airmen were they Giving their all in lands far away
Remember the sailors who sailed the great seasBattling u-boats unseen enemy Protecting our service folk going to warKeeping danger away from our shores
Remember the airmen who took to the skiesTo defend us from enemyrsquos wilesRemember the fliers whose aircraft went down Their sleeping bodies may nersquoer be found
Remember our service folk from World War IlWho fought great battles for me and youIn England North Africa France ItalyHolland and Belgium those countries freed
Remember the merchant men bringing suppliesOrsquoer treacherous waters to the alliesLike our armed forces they gave life and limb Our memory of them must never dim
And then off to Korea our servicemen wentMore war where bone guts and lives were spent Then came Cyprus Suez and the Middle East With United Nations searching for peace
In Afghanistan now they fight Taliban To help rebuild a strange foreign landStill some return dead injured and maimed Canadians giving their best once again Reason I am the son of a career Royal Canadian Army (Dental Corp) officer Lt Col Laurence C Cameron Dad served Canada from 1939 until his retirement in 1959 His tour of duty during WWII took him to England Scotland France Belgium North Africa Sicily and Ortona While serving Canada the dental corps also served the RCN and the RCAF Following WWII Dad served on HMCS Magnificent HMCS Cornwallis HMCS Stadacona HMCS Shearwater RCAF Beaverbank Canadian Artillery Base Camp Shilo among other sites Much of this time was obviously away from his family This poem honours Canadian service men and wom-en who have served and who continue to serve our country with bravery and the families at home who love and understand the reasons for having to be apart for ex-tended periods of time some until eternity Permisssion is granted to Veterans Affairs Canada to publish this work without rec-ompense to the author
Robert J Cameron -November 5 2009 72Halifax Nova Scotia
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ldquoThis life is what you make it No matter what youre going to mess up
sometimes its a universal truth But the good part is you get to decide
how youre going to mess it up Girls will be your friends - theyll act like it anyway
But just remember some come some go The ones that stay with you through
everything - theyre your true best friends Dont let go of them Also remember
sisters make the best friends in the world As for lovers well
theyll come and go too And baby I hate to say it
most of them - actually pretty much all of them are going to break your heart but you cant give up because if you
give up youll never find your soulmate Youll never find that half who makes you whole and that goes for everything Just
because you fail once doesnt mean youre gonna fail at
everything Keep trying hold on and always always always believe in yourself
because if you dont then who will sweetie So keep your head high
keep your chin up and most importantly keep smiling because lifes a beautiful thing and
theres so much to smile aboutrdquo
Marilyn Monroe
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 25Accident Victims Remembered
Do you ever sing
Phrases of songs spin off from random thoughts The meanings can be deep obscure melancholy hopeful
The lyrics haunt me follow me chase
me by day amp often play me to sleep at night
My world has always been ruled by melodyHow some do not Cannot seem to take lyrics to heart is a mystery to me how do they not feel the poignancy The laughter The heartache The passion
How can one not have renewed hope amp faith when the words amp tune resonate within your soul as if theyd be spoken to you by a loverOr one who would beOr once was
How can they not feel the music inside their chest amp notice their bodies move faster or slower
When you are by yourself amp on the road do not certain songs Plead for release Do you hum the verses you are not knowing amp Belt out the ones you do
Do you not notice the rhythm of the motor or the tires on the roadDo the passing cars or guardrails not
accentuate the beatDoes riding make you happy enough to singHave you forgotten howDoes it not make you smile
Just wonderingdo you ever sing Even just a little
LaterKate B
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 26Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events
Is it Time to Re-Tire
Did I mention that already Sorry this time Irsquom actually talking bike tires
After getting back from Red Wing this summer I decided to get some new tires The last set was installed in July 2011 and I had put 26000 km on them They were starting to show the miles and were getting a little too close to the wear bars Irsquove run tires too far before and thatrsquos never a safe thing to do So for the sake of a couple of thousand kilometers itrsquos not worth the risk of blowing a tire
But which tire to choose There are as manyopinions as to the proper tire to run as there are riders
Quite often over years of riding each rider will settle on a tire brand that they like to ride on and will stick with it However
what makes choosing a tire difficult is that every bike handles and ldquofeelsrdquo different on different tire brands So depending on the number of miles a rider covers each year will determine how often they have to buy new tires and how often they get to try a different manufacturerrsquos tire
For a few years there I was running through a set of tires every summer Thatrsquos a lot of riding but I sure was having a great time The upshot to this was that I got to try a couple of different tire brands on my bike
The first couple of sets were Dunlops and they were okay but I didnrsquot quite like the way the bike ldquofeltrdquo running on these It just didnrsquot quite hold the road as I thought it should and didnrsquot seem to hold corners well either
So then I tried a pair of Bridgestones and Irsquove got to tell you that ndash for my bike ndash that was the scariest set of tires Irsquove ever ridden on The bike actually felt scary with that set of tires It followed every crack or road snake that it could find making it wander and jerk
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 27Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Robertrsquos Aimless RamblingsOctober 2013 Newspaper
back and forth on the road and corners were even worse I couldnrsquot wait for that set of tires to wear out
After that I went looking for something a little better so I decided to try a set of Avon Venom X
The difference was incredible and immediate It was like these tires were designed for my bike
The bike ran smoother on the road tracked perfectly and cornered with a smoothness that Irsquod never felt before There was no more having to guess what the bike would do every time it hit a crack or bump in the road it now tracked perfectly true What a pleasure it was to ride It was like being on a brand new bike
So consequently Irsquove stuck with Avonrsquos for my bike and couldnrsquot be happier A lot of riders like their Metzeler tires you hear a lot of good things about them Irsquove been tempted to try a set but Irsquom happy with the way the bike runs on Avonrsquos so why mess with a good thing
I guess the bottom line in tires is find a tire that runs well for your bike and your riding style and enjoy your time out on the road
ldquoLife is like riding a bicycle To keep your balance you must keep movingrdquo
Albert Einstein
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 28Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Duncan and Dave M conquering the Dragon
JampJ MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET
RODNEY COMMUNITY CENTRESunday Oct 27 2013
10 am ndash 3 pm135 Queen St Rodney ON
Located approx 35 mins from London and Chatham 1 hr from Windsor or Woodstock5 mins off Hwy 401 exit at Furnival Road
exit 129 Towards Rodney take a left at the crossroads Queens Line and Furnival Rd
Community Center is down on the left
VENDORS PLEASE CONTACT Fred Jennings at 519-864-1427 (calls only)
e-mail fcjenn5hotmailcom or fredjennsympaticoca
10x10 Spaces $40 Table Spaces $25 Set up time 8am-10am
Book early to save a spotGeneral Admission $5 Children under 12
Free with a parentFood and refreshments available
Proper Braking
I was asked recently by a friend who just purchased his first bike what is the most important safety tip you can give me I thought for a second and answered learning how to use your brakes He looked at me as if I were kidding him Whats to it he said ya just stomp and squeeze just like in your car
Thats the problem I said Too many riders believe that and coincidentally bikers crash way to often Youve all heard the story about the guy who had to lay er down because somebody pulled out in front of him
What that actually means is he panicked locked the rear tire and the bike slid on the ground and stopped when it hit the vehicle or just before it hit the vehicle In either case the rider crashed in an attempt to avoid a crash
Ninety percent of the time if the rider had braked properly in that situation he would never have struck the vehicle
So the question is how do I minimize my chances of crashing into something The answer is simple Practice emergency maximum braking But first theres a couple of things you need to know Number 1 The
front brake is 70 of your braking force Due to that fact you must put more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake If you happen to lock the front tire you must release it immediately then reapply it Squeeze the front brake dont grab it If you lock the rear tire dont release it If you do theres a good chance you will high side
With a motorcycle you can still steer when the rear tire is locked and sliding You must also remember that the motorcycle must be straight up when performing maximum braking This is not to say that you cant brake with the bike leaned over in a turn you can lightly brake with both brakes in that situation but maximum braking must be done with the bike straight up
The point is you must learn to modulate your brakes to keep from locking them and the only way to do that is to practice Keep repeating to yourself front brake front brake That will assist you in putting more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake
You should practice maximum braking from whatever speed you normally ride I guarantee your bike will react differently when braking hard at 80mph than at 30mph If you practice then in an emergency situation you
will revert to your training rather than dumb luck The only other alternative is to buy a bike with anti-lock brakes just remember even with anti-lock brakes the bike still has to be straight up to perform maximum braking
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 29Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Please tell ldquoMotormanrdquo Belt Drive Betty sent you to receive
your $500 discount
Till next month ride safe and get some practice in
A word of thanks to all the riders who have bought my Ride Like a Pro video and for all the positive reviews received I truly appreciate all the support and just remember always apply the techniques I show you in the video every single time you ride
You can call our toll free number and order the video with your mastercard or visa Dr Donna or myself will be happy to take your order You can order by calling 1-866-868-7433 It will be the best motorcycle accessory you can buy for you or a friend
You can also pick up my Ride Like a Pro Video at the following dealers in the Tampa Bay area BMW of Tampa Bay on Gunn Highway or Action Honda in Hudson Ride Safe
Copyright 2009 Jerry ldquoMotormanrdquo Palladinowwwridelikeaprocom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 30Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
2013 Ride for MS Thank You Riders
What a great ride It started out pretty gloomy but the rain held out Many thanks to all of those who bit the bullet and took a chance that it would stay clear and it did
Thanks to the Knights of Columbus - South Windsor for a fantastic buffet dinner Wayne Wilson amp James Ridout from the White Nights-EMS for being there in case we needed them
To all the sponsors and contributors for the beautiful door and auction prizes thank you And finally to the many volunteers who make this Ride for MS event possible Kathy Iacovone who won the 50 Plasma TV Congrats Kathy
The Top Fundraiser bringing in the most pledges this year was Mike Lucier The Top 3 Fundraisers that brought in the most pledges for the last 5 years are 1 Kathy Iacovone 2 Gail Lucier-Nantais and 3 Mile Lucier ~~ GREAT JOB ~~
The 5th Annual Ride for MS brought in over $8000 to be given to the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) to help subsidize the purchase of special equipment such as wheelchairs wheelchair batteries walkers and other equipment as needed by those in our community with MS
Shar Good - Lone Wolf Clubhouse
THOUSANDS OF BIKERS ROAR INTOWASHINGTON DC TO PROTEST
Two Million Bikers rally suited up to protest theMillions of Americans March Against Fear
Bikers opposing a Muslim rally took over Washington DC on the morning of September 11th Thousands of motorcyclists roared into the nationrsquos capital for the Two Million Bikers Rallymdashas the nation observed moments of silence to honor the victims of the 911 terror attacksmdashintent on drowning out an event originally titled the Million Muslim March The Million Muslim March changed its name to the Million American March Against Fear (MAMF) but that did not change the bikersrsquo minds
Authorities denied the accusations noting that permits are not needed to rally in the capital MAMF the rally opposed by the bikers began on the National Mall just after 12pmmdashright as the bikers began to circle the area With many streets surrounding the rally closed off to traffic the bikers were not able to get to the rally of their disdain
A historic event for solidarity of humanity to establish peace harmony and justice is how MAMF described their rally organized by the American Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC)
The riders did make their presence felt though with clusters of motorcycles circling the surrounding blocks as MAMFrsquos speakers and organizers tried to rally
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 31LWC News amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Explaining that American-Muslims lsquostand with America against terrorismrsquo speaker Ruby Sous said ldquowe want to stand here in solidarity with the American people against hate and violencerdquo Christian protestors who showed up to protest against the Muslim rallymdashin addition to the motorcycled masses shouted back lsquoyou picked the wrong dayrsquo Throughout all this motorcycles could be seen circling coursing and revving their way around the rally
Attendees tried to hold a moment of silence but all they heard were revving motorcyclesThough not quite as large as the name would suggest there were several thousand motorcyclists in attendance stretching at least one-third of a mile long as they rumbled down suburban highways according to reports
MAMF also did not exactly live up to its name with only a few dozen supporters showing up Several speakers also railed against conspiracy theories American soldiers in the Middle East and other fringe topics They were outnumbered by the throngs of park police and counter-demonstrators on hand according to reports
Chopper
NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE
October 2013 - - The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum amp Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2014 Hall of Fame and the 2014 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame
Individuals organizations and businesses considered for induction into the Hall of Fame will have made a positive and significant impact on motorcycling Individuals considered for the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will have made a significant impact through their work in grassroots rights efforts
The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors the men and women who have dedicated much of their lives to improving promoting and advancing our great sport and lifestyle
The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the sacrifices individuals across the nation and world have made to protect the rights of motorcyclists through their efforts in the political arena and in grassroots
motorcyclists rights organizations Anyone who knows of a deserving individual can help the museum recognize these exceptional and deserving people by sending in a nomination
Nomination forms must be accompanied by credentials which explain why an individual should be considered for induction Please keep in mind that while their achievements may be outstanding not everyone knows it A comprehensive overview of their accomplishments is necessary to make an informed and educated decision Biographical info newspaper articles historical documents etc may be submitted Credentials should be no longer than five pages long including nomination form
Anyone interested in submitting a nomination form can download the Hall of Fame Nomination form online at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-manager14-Nomination-Formdoc
The Freedom Fighters nomination form is available at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-managerFFHoF-Nomination-Formdoc or you can request a nomination form by phoning the Museum 6053472001 or emailing infosturgismuseumcom
Nominations must be received by the Museum no later than January 10 2014 Individuals chosen for induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will be honored at the annual induction breakfast ceremony on Wednesday August 6 2014
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 32LWC News amp International News
Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags - Pro Riders Marketing Press
Announcement
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper HouseGTO Stretched SaddlebagsRetail $99595
Philadelphia PA - Just outside the ldquocity of brotherly loverdquo is a business that is so cool it
canrsquot be described within the confines of this press release You will have to go to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom to see what I mean
Here we are introducing a new division of the company which is the ldquoFiberglass Manufacturing Divisionrdquo
The first parts to come of the line are the Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags American made super strong and with top flight construction they fit like a glove on any
1993-2013 Harley Davidson Bagger model They are available with exhaust cutouts on both sides one side or none at all depending on your exhaust system
Stretched with a cool speedline design to make even a stock bagger pop with that custom look Shown painted
Dealer and distributor programs are available For further details contact Joe Distefano at proridersmarketingsbcglobalnet P-319-389-0798 or F-866-205-2422For retail sales got to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom
To see these cool bags many great custom bikes and meet Johnny Mac in person while in Daytona at Biketoberfest go to the Strip Club Choppers RoadHousesee below
About Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House is a house of services We specialize in fiberglass products ground up custom motorcycle builds and more Our 47000 sq ft building contains our fabrication area showroom fiberglass production area and 2500 sq ft photo video studio (Elite Studios) we create amp maintain our own websites in house In addition we provide creative services work (photoshop photography) etc Founded in 1999 we have grown through the years from a garage builder to a full service
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 33New Products
Continued on next Page
Above Johnny Mac with raw set of GTO Bags as seen at the Indian Larry Block party
The Christmas Motorcycle Show (CMS) is the YEAR END Motorcycle Show for the Motorcycle Rider A place that you can buy gifts for your hard to buy for Rider
We have something for everyone at CMS with all the latest in the motorcycle industry from motorcycles to appeal to gifts to motorcycle art and First Nations art as well
Each booth will have sale items on hand while they last You will see custom bikes along with best in street bikes competing for cash prizes
See race bikes and talk to racers If you are looking to join a riders group CMS is the place to be this Remembrance Day weekend We will have cash prizes for the Best in Show in Best Christmas Decorated Bike ldquoBest Custom Bikerdquo Best Overseas Custom Best Motorcycle Artrdquo Best Scooter and Best Vintage with a tribute to theldquo Isle Of Man We will also have a Swap Meet on Sunday
For the cultural rider and passenger we will have a Motorcycle ARTSHOW where we will have arts and crafts made by riders for riders We will also have a First Nations Arts and cultural display and sale as wellThe National ldquoThank You Veterans Toy Driverdquo is a way for the motorcycling community
get involved in a program that helps military families at Christmas Our organisation associated groups and you can and will gather and distribute toys for our veterans families at bases across Canada (as far as our toy donations last)
This is not a hand out but a way for Riders to say to our soldiers and especially their families that we appreciate everything they go through to keep their family unit together If we can help by supplying a present or two under the Christmas Tree this year and make a kid happy at Christmashellipwhy not
How can you help You can get involved by mailing an unwrapped gift for a kid from 6 months old to 16 years old to the address on our website If you can talk to your friends andor group and get a few toys together that would be great As you know CASH is king and if you can make a cash donation for the truck and fuel to deliver the toys to bases across Canada that would be very helpful If you cannot make it to the show and would like to help anyway please go to our PayPal account and donate the price of admission of $15+ into the show AS A DONATION for the cause at friendsofveteranscom Or please contact our office at fovcanadagmailcom
facility within a creative environment we excel and our customers are 100 satisfied Location915 Ray AvenueCroydon Pa 19021267-878-9046 GM Jack Mcintyrecell 610-636-5848jackbikerpicsorg As always your continued support of our clients and Pro Riders Marketing is sincerely appreciated
If you need further information to facilitate use of this PR or for any reason please feel free to contact me anytime 247
Thank you again for your continued support
Best Regards Joe Distefano wwwproridersmarketingcom Pro Riders Marketing Promotional Productswwwprmpromocom phone 319-389-0798 fax 866-205-2422proridersmarketingsbc-globalnet
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 34New Products amp ON Events
Folks yesterday Wounded Warriors Canada launched a very exciting innovative event The WWC Battlefield Bike Ride 2014 will raise funds for PTSD service animal programs The ride will last 5 - 15 June Juno Beach - Vimy
Commencing on the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings This ride will be a bucket list experience not only will we cycle in our forefathers footsteps we will take in all that rural France has to offer Frankly I am getting tired of hearing that Vets are paying upwards to $25k for a service dog To my mind some of the folks that supply dogs are war profiteers We do not charge a thin dime to any Vet in need of this great tool to fight the demons of PTSD
The need is great as we all know Now before we digress into VAC should pay for them You are right That said we need to prove it works this will take time In the interim we need to help those that need this type of help I would ask that you go to our web site wwwwoundedwarriorsca for details etc
Please consider joining us in an incredible journey You will find the ask is modest and quite doable no matter if you fundraise or pay it all yourself or a combination of both Raised fund are tax deductible Finally please forward to all your FB friends We are looking for 200 riders to ride for the 158 fallen Honour the fallen help the living
Wayne JohnstonFounderWounded Warriors Canada
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DAVE SEHL TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the seventh member of the class of 2013 Dave Sehl will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
First in Canada as a privateer and then in the US on the Harley-Davidson factory team for a few shining years Dave Sehl ruled the half-mile dirt tracks like few others
Daversquos first success came in ice racing in 1966 when he won the CMA junior 500 national championship In lsquo67 he was Canadarsquos top half-mile dirt track competitor in
the senior class repeating the win in lsquo68 as an expert He topped that in 1969 winning on the ice again as an expert and taking the CMA No 1 plate in dirt track
An AMA national victory in 1970 provided Dave with a huge boost and three weeks later Dave won again this time another half-mile in Columbus Ohio He was on a roll and over a five-year spell he won Louisville three times ldquoIt was a nice trackrdquo he says in retrospect ldquoBig and smooth and nobody got in your wayrdquo Over a five-year span Dave was on the Louisville podium all five times
Perseverance and talent were rewarded and
in 1971 Dave placed fifth overall in AMA standings-his best year At the same time his dominance of Canadian racing continued and Dave took the CMA championships in 250 and 750 cc half-mile dirt track in 1970 and lsquo73
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International
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Continued on next Page
Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC)
Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
DON HADDOW TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the sixth member of the class of 2013 Don Haddow will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
Don Haddow credits his lifelong passion for motorsports to a childhood Christmas present from an aunt ldquoThrills of the Speedwayrdquo This led to a life-long love for riding and racing with much success
At the age of 26 Don bought a new Triumph T100R and was rewarded with the 1957 Canadian championship in the expert class at Harewood Acres near Jarvis Ont A few
weeks later he placed second in the 25-lap final of the BEMC Indian Summer Trophy Races These wins launched Donrsquos career
Late in the season in 1961 Don rode Oscar Liebmannrsquos hand-built BMW Rennsport special at Harewood and narrowly beat Al Johnson on a Norton Manx to win the Indian Summer Trophy Race
In 1962 Don received a first class award in the Canadian winter rally and competed in sports car hillclimbs in the legendary Jordan Special a home-built car with alcohol-fuelled Vincent engine It was invariably the fastest machine on the hill regularly defeated Ludwig Heimrath in his Porsches and still holds the hill records at Hockley Valley and Rattlesnake Point
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and
ldquoFinish each day and be done with it You have done what you could
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in forget them as soon as you can Tomorrow is a new day You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be
encumbered with your old nonsenserdquo
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Continued on next Page
promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in To-ronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motor-cyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
GEORGE PEPPER TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE HALL
OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to honour pioneering motorcycle racer George Pepper as an Historical Inductee at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga
Ontario
George Pepper was the pride of Belleville Ont and one of Canadarsquos most naturally talented motorcycle racers of the prewar era He was an exceptional rider with successes in Canada the United States and England With the outbreak of the Second World War he became a pilot in the Royal Air Force and was decorated for bravery before his life was cut short by a plane crash on a test flight in 1942
In 1936 George rocketed to fame when his home town hosted its first road race through the streets the Canadian championship 200 held in Belleville It drew 35 entries from star riders such as Madison Sale Bruce Venier and Tony Miller from Toronto Bob Sparks and Elwood Stillwell from Windsor and Americans Babe Tancrede and Ben Campanale on factory-backed Harley-Davidsons Nearly all the Canadian entrants rode British makes such as BSA Norton and Rudge The starter was Toronto motorcycle dealer Percy McBride and a crowd estimated at 20000 lined the streets to watch
Georgersquos abilities were soon noticed abroad and he and several Canadian racers were persuaded to compete in the English speedway leagues Racingrsquos popularity in England dwarfed the Belleville crowds drawing up to 60000 spectators in an evening
When war was declared in September 1939 George immediately enlisted working first in a factory building Spitfire aircraft and in September 1941 becoming a commissioned pilot in the Royal Air Force He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross but only weeks
later on Nov 17 1942 he and his crew were all killed during a daylight test flight in which the plane went into a spin from which it could not recover His ashes were returned to Canada and buried in the Belleville cemetery
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 38Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The Trucker
A trucker came into a truck stop cafeacute and placed his order He said lsquoI want three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boardsrsquo
The brand new blonde waitress not wanting to appear stupid went to the kitchen and said to the cook lsquoThis guy out there just ordered three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards What does he think this place is an auto parts storersquo
lsquoNorsquo the cook said lsquoThree flat tires mean three pancakes a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up and running boards are 2 slices of crisp bacon
lsquoOh OKrsquo said the blonde She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer
The trucker asked lsquoWhat are the beans for Blondiersquo
lsquoShe replied lsquoI thought while you were waiting for the flat tires headlights and running boards you might as well gas up
Two Nuts
Two boy scouts went on a nature hike in the hills picking hickory nuts along the way They soon filled their small pails and started to fill their pants and shirt pockets When they could hold no more nuts they started down the country road until they came across a cemetery One of the boys decided that would be a good place to stop and divide up the nuts
The two boys sat in the shade of a large oak tree and unloaded their pockets and buckets dumping all of the nuts in a large pile In the process two of the nuts rolled down near the road The boys then proceeded to divide up the nuts ldquoOne for you One for me One for you One for merdquo
As they were dividing the nuts another boy walking by the cemetery happened to hear them He looked into the cemetery but could not see the boys because they were hidden by the tree He hesitated a moment and then ran back to his house
ldquoFather fatherrdquo he yelled as he entered his house ldquoThe cemetery Come quickrdquo ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo the father asked ldquoNo time to explainrdquo the boy frantically panted ldquoFollow merdquo The boy and the father ran up the country road and stopped when they reached the cemetery They stood at the side of the road and listened for a few moments Then the father asked his son ldquowhatrsquos wrongrdquo
The son said ldquodo you hear that (he whispered)rdquo They both listened intently and heard the Scouts ldquoOne for me One for you One for me One for yourdquo
The boy then blurted out to his father ldquoThe devil and the God are dividing the soulsrdquo The father grinned but was silent A few moments later as the Scouts completed dividing out the nuts one Scout said to the other rdquo As soon as we get those two nuts down by the road wersquoll have them allrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 39Thoughts to Ponder
Cape Pine
Written by Krista Austin St Johnrsquos NLPictures taken by Krista Austin
My roots are on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in the tiny rural community of St Shottrsquos As a child I frequently heard older people talking very casually about encounters with ghosts both in St Shottrsquos and especially in neighbouring Cape Pine I emphasize the word ldquocasuallyrdquo because these ghost stories were not meant to frighten but to teach that there is but a thin veil between this world and the next and encounters with the other side should not scare you as such occurrences are simply the result of ldquosome poor soul in need of a prayerrdquo
The last weekend of September brought perfect weather for a road trip so my partner Mark and I took the opportunity to visit my family in St Shottrsquos As Mark had never been to Cape Pine we considered it a good excuse to do some off-road riding my Suzuki Vstrom and his Kawasaki Versys Cape Pine consists of a now-automated lighthouse and two houses that are vacant for most of the year Itrsquos the most southerly point in Newfoundland at about the same latitude as the northern
border of Italy Part of the ldquoGraveyard of the Atlanticrdquo the number of shipwrecks in the area in the early 19th Century led to the construction of the lighthouse in 1851
To get to Cape Pine you turn off the Irish Loop highway at St Shottrsquos and then travel along a gravel road for about 9km The road is in pretty good shape but loose in places When you reach Cape Pine yoursquore rewarded with spectacular scenery of barrens cliffs and ocean
After wandering around and taking some pictures we set off for the main road Things were going quite well until I heard a large rock hit the bottom of my bike Somehow I
instinctively pulled in the clutch and came to a stop It was only then that I realized that my bike was no longer running I turn the key off turn it back on put the bike in neutral and hit the starter Shersquos alive I hit the gear shift andhellipshe shut off ldquoWhat the amp$rdquo Mark instantly knew what had happened and his hunch was proven when he inspected the wire coming from the side stand Somehow the rock had cut the wire going to my side stand switch The problem I now had was that the bike thinks that the stand is down and cuts the power when the bike is shifted into gear Luckily for me Mark is a jack-of-all-trades and usually turns into McGyver when
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something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
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ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
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There is nothing lacking here wifi access great beds food and service that out does a lot of bigger hotels and makes this place one of my all time favorite family run accommodation providers
To find out more about the Potato World Museum visit
Potato World385 Centreville RdFlorenceville-Bristol NBwwwpotatoworldca
To find out more on the Covered Bridge Potato Chip Co visitwwwcoveredbridgechipscom or visit the plant located along the highway at Hartland NB
To find out more about the Quality Inn Pres Du Lac visitwwwpresdulaccom10039 route 144Exit 75 on the Trans Canada Highway(2 miles west of Grand Falls)
Next stopFredericton here I spent time with a ton of incredible ridersBelt Drive Betty
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ldquoBe yourself everyone else is already takenrdquo
Oscar Wilde
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Quip Writer WidsomTherersquos always somebody who is paid too much and taxed too little ndash and itrsquos always somebody else ndash Cullen Hightower
Comedic WisdomWith a stop light green means lsquogorsquo and yellow means lsquoslow downrsquo With a banana however it is quite the opposite Yellow means lsquogorsquo green means lsquowhoa slow downrsquo and red means lsquowhere the heck did you get that bananarsquo- Mitch Hedberg
Movie Star WisdomThe problem with people who have no vices is that generally you can be pretty sure theyrsquore going to have some pretty annoying virtues ndash Elizabeth Taylor
Psychologist WisdomListening not imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery ndash Dr Joyce Brothers
Novelist WisdomIncome tax returns are the most imaginative fiction being written today ndash Herman Wouk
Newspaper Columnist WisdomThere are 350 varieties of shark not counting loan and pool ndash L M Boyd
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Fads What a weird thing they are right I mean for those of us who spent some or many of our formative years in the 1980rsquos going to the mall lately can be almost a little traumatic
Friendship bracelets hammer pants
hairstyles and glasses frames are all over reminding us of Jr High or High school because itrsquos back in style (sorta) Giant flat brim ball caps (and leave the tags on them from the store yo) are hellip hmhellip why Donrsquot know
Those are however just examples in general The motorcycle industry is as guilty of creating and following fads as anyone and Irsquove noticed a few lately that just have me scratching my bald head Not just the ldquoblack on black lookrdquo thing hell thatrsquos been my favourite colour combination for decades same with the satin black look and the de-chromed look
As far as Irsquom concerned everyone else finally caught up on those ones However there are other things that Irsquom just not sure about ldquoBobbersrdquo that come from the factoryhellip WTF
How can it be a bobber if you havenrsquot taken anything off of it Isnrsquot that just going against the very definition of bobber And ldquofactory customrdquo Thatrsquos on par with ldquogovernment intelligencerdquo and ldquowell-known secretrdquo Itrsquos not ldquocustomrdquo if it comes from the factory like that
if you ask me It may be modified from the original base model but if someone else can buy exactly the same damn thing as I have I donrsquot have a true custom Irsquod even grant you that you have ldquopersonalizedrdquo it but not ldquocreated a customrdquohellip I leave that title to those who have actually done some work gotten a little dirty or at least sat for hours with the shop foreman or designer to create something thatrsquos original and one-of-a-kind
Now I see that there are some other things that are starting up that I sincerely wonder abouthellip like darksiding the front tire as well as the rear (great for drag bikes I guess) buying something called an ldquoadventurerdquo bike and never ever taking it anywhere but to and from work (thatrsquos just criminal and Irsquom a cruiser rider I shouldnrsquot even care but I do) or one of the most terrifying fads yet failing to offer any significantly different models for years at a time
Some manufacturers keep it fresh with a revamp of a popular model like Honda did with their new Goldwing bagger which has taken right off but some and Irsquom sad to say my beloved Kawi is right in the thick of it have been riding the laurels of the current lineup for a long time and failing to provide anything more than updated versions of the same models and that makes me sad Yes if they have something thatrsquos selling reliably and stands as popular and reliable well donrsquot fix it if it ainrsquot broke But you still have to come out with SOMEthing new here and there
Ural has this year with their ldquoGaucho Ramblerrdquo version of the classic Patrol model-
a new take on an old theme which gets us away from the look of a classic Soviet Army bike and introduces a very western theme including bright blue paint that would have been totally at home in the sixties or seventies and Navajo blankets for the sidecar rider Refreshingly Ural doesnrsquot want to capture the hipster market with this one theyrsquore going after a young market outdoorsy types who maybe do some ranching or farming even Now therersquos a demographic that hasnrsquot really been targeted by this industry
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So in spite of the sportbike loving writers who seem to think that all of us who ride cruisers are ldquoso last weekrdquo and want to jump on the next brightly colored plastic thing that jumps out of a crate Irsquom going to say forget whatrsquos ldquopopularrdquo and get something that speaks to you or create it out of that showroom darling you parked in the driveway last night
Tear something off build something and put it on put your MARK on that sucker buy a Kettenkrad motorcycle tank (that oughta shut up those who call all Glide models tankshellip wow) or a Hyanide or Baal ldquoall terrain motorcyclerdquo Color match your bike gear and helmet if you like it that way or mismatch it all if you decide itrsquos what you like Ignore the fads stomp on the trends express yourself
I am constantly surprised by the number of people who ride and refuse to actually be themselves uniquely what is this for if itrsquos not to be an expression of ldquomerdquo Paint a puce stripe down your tailpipe hang a raccoon tail off of your headlight or just add some
chrome Be YOU Buck trends Thatrsquos what I meant to say yeah ldquobuckrdquo the trends
Keep your own unique rubber side down
R Jeff LeGrand
CalgarySouthern Alberta CorrespondentThe Busted Knuckle ChroniclesBy Riders For Riders About Riders
Executive CommitteeThe Calgary Motorcycle Ride for Dad
National Chapter CoordinatorVulcan Riders Association of Canada
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beltdrivebettyblogspotcomPair-A-Dice TrikesThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 15
Rockstar Energy Drink Takes Title Position with Canadian MX Nationals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - (October 14 2013 - Stouffville Ontario) Canadian Motosport Racing Corporation (CMRC) is pleased to announce the commencement of an agreement with Rockstar Energy Drink to become the title sponsor of the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals
I am very excited about the new relationship we have developed with Rockstar Energy Drink and I look forward to working closely with their team stated Mark Stallybrass CMRC President Our friends at Rockstar are very enthused about the sponsorship of this property and are anxious to promote series growth and attract a wider following of the Motocross Nationals and the Rockstar Energy
Drink line of beverages
The 22nd Annual Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals will expand to ten rounds in 2014 and will feature top Canadian and International Professional Motocross talent including returning champion Brett Metcalfe Bobby Kiniry Colton Facciotti and Tyler Medaglia in the premier MX1 class Plans are already underway to create more enthusiasm to catch the attention of an expanded fan base with new exciting attractions which will benefit the teams riders industry and most importantly the spectators
Rockstar is fired up to announce this partnership with the premiere motocross racing championship in Canada stated Dave Giancoulos Vice-President Canada Rockstar Inc I am hugely excited for this new alignment with a prestigious motocross championship which has made major strides in the past few years The level of competition has risen and with it so has the draw for new talent We believe the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals will be the most dynamic and exciting season to date
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Sports amp AB EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 16
Sports amp AB EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 17
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ldquoListen to the mustnts child Listen to the donts
Listen to the shouldnts the impossibles the wonts
Listen to the never haves then listen close to me
Anything can happen child Anything can berdquo
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I love looking at old photographs I wont say it was a simpler time but it was a different life
Smiling faces from the past you wonder who the people are Was this an important day Were they gathering to
celebrate life and love someone birthday wedding graduation Was it a sombre day filled with heartache a forced smile for the future or was it to hint at that this too will pass
Many pictures of family friends standing in front of cars trucks and motorcycles and tractors Young children forced to stand proper optimistically looking forward to a future a day when this one would feel like a century ago if it were yesterday
There are pretty young girls rosy blushes on their cheeks even in the fading black and white photos Someone coming courting A time before she was a wife a mother a grandmother A time when she held someone world in her delicate hands How many hearts did she break before someone swept her away
There are the races Creased and folded Faded from an image the dust and smoke Small town excitement Dare devils reckless careless restless for the adrenaline they
craved The roar of the engines the roar of the crowds Wood dirt asphalt unforgiving barriers Man and machine slight of hand cheaters and champions pushing the sport pushing the competitors Tomorrow would be work but for that brief snapshot it was only the rush of speed and a pounding heart
-bad Uncle Monkey
bad Uncle Monkey amp SK EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 18
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ldquoSuccess is not final failure is not fatal it is the courage to continue that countsrdquo
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Women in the Wind
I am interested in starting up a Women in the Wind (WITW) motorcycle chapter within Regina for lady riders and looking to find others who may have interest in joining as well To read about the history of WITW and see where other chapters are located the official national website is here httpwwwwomeninthewindorg This national motorcycle club has several chapters across Canada including Saskatoon Membership is open to all lady riders all makes and models of motorcycles and all levels of experience This is more about a bunch of ladies uniting to ride and socialize together
There is often an annual provincial rally and like this year (just last weekend) a bi-annual event that hosted over 200 lady riders from across Canada and the USA in Kannaskis AB at a first class eventconference Membership within WITW does not have to be exclusive you can belong to other riding groups and clubs as well If there are enough women who are interested in finding out how this would work whatrsquos involved etchellip we will set a date to connect over coffeedrinks and discuss Expressing interest by no means commits you to joining the club The Saskatoon chapter strongly supports the creation of a Regina chapter and would help us get things rolling If you are a lady and you ride and you have interest in finding out more please email me with your name and phone number and should we get enough
interest I will let you know the date to connect Gentleman if you know a lady rider that you think may be interested please pass this along Thank you in advance SincerelyShelly-Anne Shellyanne888gmailcomCell 306-501-5820
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Women in the Wind amp SK EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 19
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Midnight Lunch
The Canadian Legion of Riders And the Battlefords Jazz Society
Presents
Halloween Costume Bash featuring
the Barons of Buckingham
Date and Time Friday November 01 2013 at 800PM
Place Sloan room the Royal Canadian Legion Br70 North Battleford
Tickets $1000 per person
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Did you know we have motorcycle puzzles in the Forum section of the website Well we do and theyrsquore fun
We take random motorcycle-themed photos from the interwebs and use our puzzle software to create puzzles for our members to put together
You will find one loaded each day in the motorcycle puzzle forum board
In order to do the puzzles all you need to do is to download a small free piece of software from BrainsBreaker puzzles (We provide the link in the forums)
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Rider Friendly Business Association The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 22
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Would You Trade Your Bike For Sneakers
By Julie Malette (Mumbles) 1st CAV Sicily Supporter
1st Canadian Army Veterans (CAV) Motorcycle Unit members parked their
bikes on September 22nd and donned their sneakers to take part in the 2013 Canadian Army Run Patrick St-Pierre (Border) of Sicily Unit Jean-Claude Tremblay (JC) of Paardeberg Unit and President Phil Fisher (Fish) of Regalbuto Unit took part in the half-marathon while President Trevor Luten (Trev) of Paardeberg Unit completed the 5k run
In total 22000 members of both the public and the military registered to take part in the run this year This was the largest run thus far and is the fastest growing race in Canada The Canadian Army Run started in 2008 with 7000 participants as a chance for
troops to thank Canadians for their support while allowing Canadians to thank those who have served us both home and abroad The military theme dominated with displays of tanks trucks tents and equipment with music provided by a military band Soldiers at the finish line hung 2013 Canadian Army Run dog tags around participantrsquos necks as a keep-sake of the event
Master Warrant Officer Rob Clarke spoke of the ldquopride and comradeship to military and public alike with emotions of seeing ill and injuredrdquo as last year 115 handicapped participants came out to run walk or roll Proceeds of the 2013 Canadian Army Run go to benefit Soldier On and the Military Family Fund This will assist past and present members of the military and their families cope with their disabilities and unforeseen needs
CAV members also offered support with style arriving on their bikes handing out drinks to the participants all while displaying
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 23Support Our Troops
Table of Contents
23 mdash Support Our Troops24 mdash Soldiers of Suicide - SOT25 mdash Accident Victims Remembered26 mdash Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events27 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events28 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events29 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events30 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events31 mdash LWC News amp ON Events32 mdash LWC News amp International News33 mdash New Products34 mdash ON Events35 mdash Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events36 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events37 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame38 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame39 mdash Thoughts to Ponder40 mdash NL News41 mdash NL News42 mdash NL amp NB amp NS Events43 mdash Faith amp Motorcycles
Continued on next Page
their bikes with pride behind their hydration station It was a great day to ride with friends attend a great event and help out for a good cause
Congratulations to our CAV runners Now hang up those sneakers and put those riding boots back on
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 24Soldiers of Suicide - SOT
Remember the Soldiers Remember the soldiers who died over thereIn Dieppe Vimy and PasschendaeleSt Julien Ypres and Hill 62 They gave their lives for me and for you
They fought for our country against tyrannyShedding their blood so we could be free Brave soldiers and sailors and airmen were they Giving their all in lands far away
Remember the sailors who sailed the great seasBattling u-boats unseen enemy Protecting our service folk going to warKeeping danger away from our shores
Remember the airmen who took to the skiesTo defend us from enemyrsquos wilesRemember the fliers whose aircraft went down Their sleeping bodies may nersquoer be found
Remember our service folk from World War IlWho fought great battles for me and youIn England North Africa France ItalyHolland and Belgium those countries freed
Remember the merchant men bringing suppliesOrsquoer treacherous waters to the alliesLike our armed forces they gave life and limb Our memory of them must never dim
And then off to Korea our servicemen wentMore war where bone guts and lives were spent Then came Cyprus Suez and the Middle East With United Nations searching for peace
In Afghanistan now they fight Taliban To help rebuild a strange foreign landStill some return dead injured and maimed Canadians giving their best once again Reason I am the son of a career Royal Canadian Army (Dental Corp) officer Lt Col Laurence C Cameron Dad served Canada from 1939 until his retirement in 1959 His tour of duty during WWII took him to England Scotland France Belgium North Africa Sicily and Ortona While serving Canada the dental corps also served the RCN and the RCAF Following WWII Dad served on HMCS Magnificent HMCS Cornwallis HMCS Stadacona HMCS Shearwater RCAF Beaverbank Canadian Artillery Base Camp Shilo among other sites Much of this time was obviously away from his family This poem honours Canadian service men and wom-en who have served and who continue to serve our country with bravery and the families at home who love and understand the reasons for having to be apart for ex-tended periods of time some until eternity Permisssion is granted to Veterans Affairs Canada to publish this work without rec-ompense to the author
Robert J Cameron -November 5 2009 72Halifax Nova Scotia
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FUNDRAISING FOR SOS PROJECT By the non profit organization HONOUR OUR CANADIAN SOLDIERS
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LE PROJET SOS PERMETTRA DE RENDRE HOMMAGE A NOS SOLDATS DU SUICIDE
1 LE LANCEMENT DE SITE INTERNET AFIN QUE LES FAMILLES SACHENT QUE NOUS NOUS SOUVENONS DE CE QUrsquoILS OU ELLES ONT FAIT POUR NOTRE PAYS
(Objectif est pour la fin mai 2013) 2 DEacuteDIEacute UN ARBRE AU CIMETIEgraveRE MILITAIRE NATIONAL DE BEECHWOOD A OTTAWA (Objectif est pour la fin septembre mais la commande pour la plaque doit eecirctre fait par la fin juin) 3 Avoir les 3 mamans de nos Soldats du suicide assister agrave la ceacutereacutemonie de devoilement de Septembre 2013)
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ldquoThis life is what you make it No matter what youre going to mess up
sometimes its a universal truth But the good part is you get to decide
how youre going to mess it up Girls will be your friends - theyll act like it anyway
But just remember some come some go The ones that stay with you through
everything - theyre your true best friends Dont let go of them Also remember
sisters make the best friends in the world As for lovers well
theyll come and go too And baby I hate to say it
most of them - actually pretty much all of them are going to break your heart but you cant give up because if you
give up youll never find your soulmate Youll never find that half who makes you whole and that goes for everything Just
because you fail once doesnt mean youre gonna fail at
everything Keep trying hold on and always always always believe in yourself
because if you dont then who will sweetie So keep your head high
keep your chin up and most importantly keep smiling because lifes a beautiful thing and
theres so much to smile aboutrdquo
Marilyn Monroe
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 25Accident Victims Remembered
Do you ever sing
Phrases of songs spin off from random thoughts The meanings can be deep obscure melancholy hopeful
The lyrics haunt me follow me chase
me by day amp often play me to sleep at night
My world has always been ruled by melodyHow some do not Cannot seem to take lyrics to heart is a mystery to me how do they not feel the poignancy The laughter The heartache The passion
How can one not have renewed hope amp faith when the words amp tune resonate within your soul as if theyd be spoken to you by a loverOr one who would beOr once was
How can they not feel the music inside their chest amp notice their bodies move faster or slower
When you are by yourself amp on the road do not certain songs Plead for release Do you hum the verses you are not knowing amp Belt out the ones you do
Do you not notice the rhythm of the motor or the tires on the roadDo the passing cars or guardrails not
accentuate the beatDoes riding make you happy enough to singHave you forgotten howDoes it not make you smile
Just wonderingdo you ever sing Even just a little
LaterKate B
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 26Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events
Is it Time to Re-Tire
Did I mention that already Sorry this time Irsquom actually talking bike tires
After getting back from Red Wing this summer I decided to get some new tires The last set was installed in July 2011 and I had put 26000 km on them They were starting to show the miles and were getting a little too close to the wear bars Irsquove run tires too far before and thatrsquos never a safe thing to do So for the sake of a couple of thousand kilometers itrsquos not worth the risk of blowing a tire
But which tire to choose There are as manyopinions as to the proper tire to run as there are riders
Quite often over years of riding each rider will settle on a tire brand that they like to ride on and will stick with it However
what makes choosing a tire difficult is that every bike handles and ldquofeelsrdquo different on different tire brands So depending on the number of miles a rider covers each year will determine how often they have to buy new tires and how often they get to try a different manufacturerrsquos tire
For a few years there I was running through a set of tires every summer Thatrsquos a lot of riding but I sure was having a great time The upshot to this was that I got to try a couple of different tire brands on my bike
The first couple of sets were Dunlops and they were okay but I didnrsquot quite like the way the bike ldquofeltrdquo running on these It just didnrsquot quite hold the road as I thought it should and didnrsquot seem to hold corners well either
So then I tried a pair of Bridgestones and Irsquove got to tell you that ndash for my bike ndash that was the scariest set of tires Irsquove ever ridden on The bike actually felt scary with that set of tires It followed every crack or road snake that it could find making it wander and jerk
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 27Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Robertrsquos Aimless RamblingsOctober 2013 Newspaper
back and forth on the road and corners were even worse I couldnrsquot wait for that set of tires to wear out
After that I went looking for something a little better so I decided to try a set of Avon Venom X
The difference was incredible and immediate It was like these tires were designed for my bike
The bike ran smoother on the road tracked perfectly and cornered with a smoothness that Irsquod never felt before There was no more having to guess what the bike would do every time it hit a crack or bump in the road it now tracked perfectly true What a pleasure it was to ride It was like being on a brand new bike
So consequently Irsquove stuck with Avonrsquos for my bike and couldnrsquot be happier A lot of riders like their Metzeler tires you hear a lot of good things about them Irsquove been tempted to try a set but Irsquom happy with the way the bike runs on Avonrsquos so why mess with a good thing
I guess the bottom line in tires is find a tire that runs well for your bike and your riding style and enjoy your time out on the road
ldquoLife is like riding a bicycle To keep your balance you must keep movingrdquo
Albert Einstein
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 28Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Duncan and Dave M conquering the Dragon
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VENDORS PLEASE CONTACT Fred Jennings at 519-864-1427 (calls only)
e-mail fcjenn5hotmailcom or fredjennsympaticoca
10x10 Spaces $40 Table Spaces $25 Set up time 8am-10am
Book early to save a spotGeneral Admission $5 Children under 12
Free with a parentFood and refreshments available
Proper Braking
I was asked recently by a friend who just purchased his first bike what is the most important safety tip you can give me I thought for a second and answered learning how to use your brakes He looked at me as if I were kidding him Whats to it he said ya just stomp and squeeze just like in your car
Thats the problem I said Too many riders believe that and coincidentally bikers crash way to often Youve all heard the story about the guy who had to lay er down because somebody pulled out in front of him
What that actually means is he panicked locked the rear tire and the bike slid on the ground and stopped when it hit the vehicle or just before it hit the vehicle In either case the rider crashed in an attempt to avoid a crash
Ninety percent of the time if the rider had braked properly in that situation he would never have struck the vehicle
So the question is how do I minimize my chances of crashing into something The answer is simple Practice emergency maximum braking But first theres a couple of things you need to know Number 1 The
front brake is 70 of your braking force Due to that fact you must put more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake If you happen to lock the front tire you must release it immediately then reapply it Squeeze the front brake dont grab it If you lock the rear tire dont release it If you do theres a good chance you will high side
With a motorcycle you can still steer when the rear tire is locked and sliding You must also remember that the motorcycle must be straight up when performing maximum braking This is not to say that you cant brake with the bike leaned over in a turn you can lightly brake with both brakes in that situation but maximum braking must be done with the bike straight up
The point is you must learn to modulate your brakes to keep from locking them and the only way to do that is to practice Keep repeating to yourself front brake front brake That will assist you in putting more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake
You should practice maximum braking from whatever speed you normally ride I guarantee your bike will react differently when braking hard at 80mph than at 30mph If you practice then in an emergency situation you
will revert to your training rather than dumb luck The only other alternative is to buy a bike with anti-lock brakes just remember even with anti-lock brakes the bike still has to be straight up to perform maximum braking
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Continued on next Page
Please tell ldquoMotormanrdquo Belt Drive Betty sent you to receive
your $500 discount
Till next month ride safe and get some practice in
A word of thanks to all the riders who have bought my Ride Like a Pro video and for all the positive reviews received I truly appreciate all the support and just remember always apply the techniques I show you in the video every single time you ride
You can call our toll free number and order the video with your mastercard or visa Dr Donna or myself will be happy to take your order You can order by calling 1-866-868-7433 It will be the best motorcycle accessory you can buy for you or a friend
You can also pick up my Ride Like a Pro Video at the following dealers in the Tampa Bay area BMW of Tampa Bay on Gunn Highway or Action Honda in Hudson Ride Safe
Copyright 2009 Jerry ldquoMotormanrdquo Palladinowwwridelikeaprocom
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2013 Ride for MS Thank You Riders
What a great ride It started out pretty gloomy but the rain held out Many thanks to all of those who bit the bullet and took a chance that it would stay clear and it did
Thanks to the Knights of Columbus - South Windsor for a fantastic buffet dinner Wayne Wilson amp James Ridout from the White Nights-EMS for being there in case we needed them
To all the sponsors and contributors for the beautiful door and auction prizes thank you And finally to the many volunteers who make this Ride for MS event possible Kathy Iacovone who won the 50 Plasma TV Congrats Kathy
The Top Fundraiser bringing in the most pledges this year was Mike Lucier The Top 3 Fundraisers that brought in the most pledges for the last 5 years are 1 Kathy Iacovone 2 Gail Lucier-Nantais and 3 Mile Lucier ~~ GREAT JOB ~~
The 5th Annual Ride for MS brought in over $8000 to be given to the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) to help subsidize the purchase of special equipment such as wheelchairs wheelchair batteries walkers and other equipment as needed by those in our community with MS
Shar Good - Lone Wolf Clubhouse
THOUSANDS OF BIKERS ROAR INTOWASHINGTON DC TO PROTEST
Two Million Bikers rally suited up to protest theMillions of Americans March Against Fear
Bikers opposing a Muslim rally took over Washington DC on the morning of September 11th Thousands of motorcyclists roared into the nationrsquos capital for the Two Million Bikers Rallymdashas the nation observed moments of silence to honor the victims of the 911 terror attacksmdashintent on drowning out an event originally titled the Million Muslim March The Million Muslim March changed its name to the Million American March Against Fear (MAMF) but that did not change the bikersrsquo minds
Authorities denied the accusations noting that permits are not needed to rally in the capital MAMF the rally opposed by the bikers began on the National Mall just after 12pmmdashright as the bikers began to circle the area With many streets surrounding the rally closed off to traffic the bikers were not able to get to the rally of their disdain
A historic event for solidarity of humanity to establish peace harmony and justice is how MAMF described their rally organized by the American Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC)
The riders did make their presence felt though with clusters of motorcycles circling the surrounding blocks as MAMFrsquos speakers and organizers tried to rally
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Continued on next Page
Explaining that American-Muslims lsquostand with America against terrorismrsquo speaker Ruby Sous said ldquowe want to stand here in solidarity with the American people against hate and violencerdquo Christian protestors who showed up to protest against the Muslim rallymdashin addition to the motorcycled masses shouted back lsquoyou picked the wrong dayrsquo Throughout all this motorcycles could be seen circling coursing and revving their way around the rally
Attendees tried to hold a moment of silence but all they heard were revving motorcyclesThough not quite as large as the name would suggest there were several thousand motorcyclists in attendance stretching at least one-third of a mile long as they rumbled down suburban highways according to reports
MAMF also did not exactly live up to its name with only a few dozen supporters showing up Several speakers also railed against conspiracy theories American soldiers in the Middle East and other fringe topics They were outnumbered by the throngs of park police and counter-demonstrators on hand according to reports
Chopper
NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE
October 2013 - - The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum amp Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2014 Hall of Fame and the 2014 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame
Individuals organizations and businesses considered for induction into the Hall of Fame will have made a positive and significant impact on motorcycling Individuals considered for the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will have made a significant impact through their work in grassroots rights efforts
The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors the men and women who have dedicated much of their lives to improving promoting and advancing our great sport and lifestyle
The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the sacrifices individuals across the nation and world have made to protect the rights of motorcyclists through their efforts in the political arena and in grassroots
motorcyclists rights organizations Anyone who knows of a deserving individual can help the museum recognize these exceptional and deserving people by sending in a nomination
Nomination forms must be accompanied by credentials which explain why an individual should be considered for induction Please keep in mind that while their achievements may be outstanding not everyone knows it A comprehensive overview of their accomplishments is necessary to make an informed and educated decision Biographical info newspaper articles historical documents etc may be submitted Credentials should be no longer than five pages long including nomination form
Anyone interested in submitting a nomination form can download the Hall of Fame Nomination form online at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-manager14-Nomination-Formdoc
The Freedom Fighters nomination form is available at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-managerFFHoF-Nomination-Formdoc or you can request a nomination form by phoning the Museum 6053472001 or emailing infosturgismuseumcom
Nominations must be received by the Museum no later than January 10 2014 Individuals chosen for induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will be honored at the annual induction breakfast ceremony on Wednesday August 6 2014
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 32LWC News amp International News
Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags - Pro Riders Marketing Press
Announcement
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper HouseGTO Stretched SaddlebagsRetail $99595
Philadelphia PA - Just outside the ldquocity of brotherly loverdquo is a business that is so cool it
canrsquot be described within the confines of this press release You will have to go to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom to see what I mean
Here we are introducing a new division of the company which is the ldquoFiberglass Manufacturing Divisionrdquo
The first parts to come of the line are the Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags American made super strong and with top flight construction they fit like a glove on any
1993-2013 Harley Davidson Bagger model They are available with exhaust cutouts on both sides one side or none at all depending on your exhaust system
Stretched with a cool speedline design to make even a stock bagger pop with that custom look Shown painted
Dealer and distributor programs are available For further details contact Joe Distefano at proridersmarketingsbcglobalnet P-319-389-0798 or F-866-205-2422For retail sales got to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom
To see these cool bags many great custom bikes and meet Johnny Mac in person while in Daytona at Biketoberfest go to the Strip Club Choppers RoadHousesee below
About Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House is a house of services We specialize in fiberglass products ground up custom motorcycle builds and more Our 47000 sq ft building contains our fabrication area showroom fiberglass production area and 2500 sq ft photo video studio (Elite Studios) we create amp maintain our own websites in house In addition we provide creative services work (photoshop photography) etc Founded in 1999 we have grown through the years from a garage builder to a full service
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 33New Products
Continued on next Page
Above Johnny Mac with raw set of GTO Bags as seen at the Indian Larry Block party
The Christmas Motorcycle Show (CMS) is the YEAR END Motorcycle Show for the Motorcycle Rider A place that you can buy gifts for your hard to buy for Rider
We have something for everyone at CMS with all the latest in the motorcycle industry from motorcycles to appeal to gifts to motorcycle art and First Nations art as well
Each booth will have sale items on hand while they last You will see custom bikes along with best in street bikes competing for cash prizes
See race bikes and talk to racers If you are looking to join a riders group CMS is the place to be this Remembrance Day weekend We will have cash prizes for the Best in Show in Best Christmas Decorated Bike ldquoBest Custom Bikerdquo Best Overseas Custom Best Motorcycle Artrdquo Best Scooter and Best Vintage with a tribute to theldquo Isle Of Man We will also have a Swap Meet on Sunday
For the cultural rider and passenger we will have a Motorcycle ARTSHOW where we will have arts and crafts made by riders for riders We will also have a First Nations Arts and cultural display and sale as wellThe National ldquoThank You Veterans Toy Driverdquo is a way for the motorcycling community
get involved in a program that helps military families at Christmas Our organisation associated groups and you can and will gather and distribute toys for our veterans families at bases across Canada (as far as our toy donations last)
This is not a hand out but a way for Riders to say to our soldiers and especially their families that we appreciate everything they go through to keep their family unit together If we can help by supplying a present or two under the Christmas Tree this year and make a kid happy at Christmashellipwhy not
How can you help You can get involved by mailing an unwrapped gift for a kid from 6 months old to 16 years old to the address on our website If you can talk to your friends andor group and get a few toys together that would be great As you know CASH is king and if you can make a cash donation for the truck and fuel to deliver the toys to bases across Canada that would be very helpful If you cannot make it to the show and would like to help anyway please go to our PayPal account and donate the price of admission of $15+ into the show AS A DONATION for the cause at friendsofveteranscom Or please contact our office at fovcanadagmailcom
facility within a creative environment we excel and our customers are 100 satisfied Location915 Ray AvenueCroydon Pa 19021267-878-9046 GM Jack Mcintyrecell 610-636-5848jackbikerpicsorg As always your continued support of our clients and Pro Riders Marketing is sincerely appreciated
If you need further information to facilitate use of this PR or for any reason please feel free to contact me anytime 247
Thank you again for your continued support
Best Regards Joe Distefano wwwproridersmarketingcom Pro Riders Marketing Promotional Productswwwprmpromocom phone 319-389-0798 fax 866-205-2422proridersmarketingsbc-globalnet
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 34New Products amp ON Events
Folks yesterday Wounded Warriors Canada launched a very exciting innovative event The WWC Battlefield Bike Ride 2014 will raise funds for PTSD service animal programs The ride will last 5 - 15 June Juno Beach - Vimy
Commencing on the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings This ride will be a bucket list experience not only will we cycle in our forefathers footsteps we will take in all that rural France has to offer Frankly I am getting tired of hearing that Vets are paying upwards to $25k for a service dog To my mind some of the folks that supply dogs are war profiteers We do not charge a thin dime to any Vet in need of this great tool to fight the demons of PTSD
The need is great as we all know Now before we digress into VAC should pay for them You are right That said we need to prove it works this will take time In the interim we need to help those that need this type of help I would ask that you go to our web site wwwwoundedwarriorsca for details etc
Please consider joining us in an incredible journey You will find the ask is modest and quite doable no matter if you fundraise or pay it all yourself or a combination of both Raised fund are tax deductible Finally please forward to all your FB friends We are looking for 200 riders to ride for the 158 fallen Honour the fallen help the living
Wayne JohnstonFounderWounded Warriors Canada
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 35Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events
DAVE SEHL TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the seventh member of the class of 2013 Dave Sehl will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
First in Canada as a privateer and then in the US on the Harley-Davidson factory team for a few shining years Dave Sehl ruled the half-mile dirt tracks like few others
Daversquos first success came in ice racing in 1966 when he won the CMA junior 500 national championship In lsquo67 he was Canadarsquos top half-mile dirt track competitor in
the senior class repeating the win in lsquo68 as an expert He topped that in 1969 winning on the ice again as an expert and taking the CMA No 1 plate in dirt track
An AMA national victory in 1970 provided Dave with a huge boost and three weeks later Dave won again this time another half-mile in Columbus Ohio He was on a roll and over a five-year spell he won Louisville three times ldquoIt was a nice trackrdquo he says in retrospect ldquoBig and smooth and nobody got in your wayrdquo Over a five-year span Dave was on the Louisville podium all five times
Perseverance and talent were rewarded and
in 1971 Dave placed fifth overall in AMA standings-his best year At the same time his dominance of Canadian racing continued and Dave took the CMA championships in 250 and 750 cc half-mile dirt track in 1970 and lsquo73
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International
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Continued on next Page
Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC)
Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
DON HADDOW TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the sixth member of the class of 2013 Don Haddow will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
Don Haddow credits his lifelong passion for motorsports to a childhood Christmas present from an aunt ldquoThrills of the Speedwayrdquo This led to a life-long love for riding and racing with much success
At the age of 26 Don bought a new Triumph T100R and was rewarded with the 1957 Canadian championship in the expert class at Harewood Acres near Jarvis Ont A few
weeks later he placed second in the 25-lap final of the BEMC Indian Summer Trophy Races These wins launched Donrsquos career
Late in the season in 1961 Don rode Oscar Liebmannrsquos hand-built BMW Rennsport special at Harewood and narrowly beat Al Johnson on a Norton Manx to win the Indian Summer Trophy Race
In 1962 Don received a first class award in the Canadian winter rally and competed in sports car hillclimbs in the legendary Jordan Special a home-built car with alcohol-fuelled Vincent engine It was invariably the fastest machine on the hill regularly defeated Ludwig Heimrath in his Porsches and still holds the hill records at Hockley Valley and Rattlesnake Point
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and
ldquoFinish each day and be done with it You have done what you could
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in forget them as soon as you can Tomorrow is a new day You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be
encumbered with your old nonsenserdquo
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Continued on next Page
promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in To-ronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motor-cyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
GEORGE PEPPER TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE HALL
OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to honour pioneering motorcycle racer George Pepper as an Historical Inductee at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga
Ontario
George Pepper was the pride of Belleville Ont and one of Canadarsquos most naturally talented motorcycle racers of the prewar era He was an exceptional rider with successes in Canada the United States and England With the outbreak of the Second World War he became a pilot in the Royal Air Force and was decorated for bravery before his life was cut short by a plane crash on a test flight in 1942
In 1936 George rocketed to fame when his home town hosted its first road race through the streets the Canadian championship 200 held in Belleville It drew 35 entries from star riders such as Madison Sale Bruce Venier and Tony Miller from Toronto Bob Sparks and Elwood Stillwell from Windsor and Americans Babe Tancrede and Ben Campanale on factory-backed Harley-Davidsons Nearly all the Canadian entrants rode British makes such as BSA Norton and Rudge The starter was Toronto motorcycle dealer Percy McBride and a crowd estimated at 20000 lined the streets to watch
Georgersquos abilities were soon noticed abroad and he and several Canadian racers were persuaded to compete in the English speedway leagues Racingrsquos popularity in England dwarfed the Belleville crowds drawing up to 60000 spectators in an evening
When war was declared in September 1939 George immediately enlisted working first in a factory building Spitfire aircraft and in September 1941 becoming a commissioned pilot in the Royal Air Force He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross but only weeks
later on Nov 17 1942 he and his crew were all killed during a daylight test flight in which the plane went into a spin from which it could not recover His ashes were returned to Canada and buried in the Belleville cemetery
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 38Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The Trucker
A trucker came into a truck stop cafeacute and placed his order He said lsquoI want three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boardsrsquo
The brand new blonde waitress not wanting to appear stupid went to the kitchen and said to the cook lsquoThis guy out there just ordered three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards What does he think this place is an auto parts storersquo
lsquoNorsquo the cook said lsquoThree flat tires mean three pancakes a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up and running boards are 2 slices of crisp bacon
lsquoOh OKrsquo said the blonde She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer
The trucker asked lsquoWhat are the beans for Blondiersquo
lsquoShe replied lsquoI thought while you were waiting for the flat tires headlights and running boards you might as well gas up
Two Nuts
Two boy scouts went on a nature hike in the hills picking hickory nuts along the way They soon filled their small pails and started to fill their pants and shirt pockets When they could hold no more nuts they started down the country road until they came across a cemetery One of the boys decided that would be a good place to stop and divide up the nuts
The two boys sat in the shade of a large oak tree and unloaded their pockets and buckets dumping all of the nuts in a large pile In the process two of the nuts rolled down near the road The boys then proceeded to divide up the nuts ldquoOne for you One for me One for you One for merdquo
As they were dividing the nuts another boy walking by the cemetery happened to hear them He looked into the cemetery but could not see the boys because they were hidden by the tree He hesitated a moment and then ran back to his house
ldquoFather fatherrdquo he yelled as he entered his house ldquoThe cemetery Come quickrdquo ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo the father asked ldquoNo time to explainrdquo the boy frantically panted ldquoFollow merdquo The boy and the father ran up the country road and stopped when they reached the cemetery They stood at the side of the road and listened for a few moments Then the father asked his son ldquowhatrsquos wrongrdquo
The son said ldquodo you hear that (he whispered)rdquo They both listened intently and heard the Scouts ldquoOne for me One for you One for me One for yourdquo
The boy then blurted out to his father ldquoThe devil and the God are dividing the soulsrdquo The father grinned but was silent A few moments later as the Scouts completed dividing out the nuts one Scout said to the other rdquo As soon as we get those two nuts down by the road wersquoll have them allrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 39Thoughts to Ponder
Cape Pine
Written by Krista Austin St Johnrsquos NLPictures taken by Krista Austin
My roots are on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in the tiny rural community of St Shottrsquos As a child I frequently heard older people talking very casually about encounters with ghosts both in St Shottrsquos and especially in neighbouring Cape Pine I emphasize the word ldquocasuallyrdquo because these ghost stories were not meant to frighten but to teach that there is but a thin veil between this world and the next and encounters with the other side should not scare you as such occurrences are simply the result of ldquosome poor soul in need of a prayerrdquo
The last weekend of September brought perfect weather for a road trip so my partner Mark and I took the opportunity to visit my family in St Shottrsquos As Mark had never been to Cape Pine we considered it a good excuse to do some off-road riding my Suzuki Vstrom and his Kawasaki Versys Cape Pine consists of a now-automated lighthouse and two houses that are vacant for most of the year Itrsquos the most southerly point in Newfoundland at about the same latitude as the northern
border of Italy Part of the ldquoGraveyard of the Atlanticrdquo the number of shipwrecks in the area in the early 19th Century led to the construction of the lighthouse in 1851
To get to Cape Pine you turn off the Irish Loop highway at St Shottrsquos and then travel along a gravel road for about 9km The road is in pretty good shape but loose in places When you reach Cape Pine yoursquore rewarded with spectacular scenery of barrens cliffs and ocean
After wandering around and taking some pictures we set off for the main road Things were going quite well until I heard a large rock hit the bottom of my bike Somehow I
instinctively pulled in the clutch and came to a stop It was only then that I realized that my bike was no longer running I turn the key off turn it back on put the bike in neutral and hit the starter Shersquos alive I hit the gear shift andhellipshe shut off ldquoWhat the amp$rdquo Mark instantly knew what had happened and his hunch was proven when he inspected the wire coming from the side stand Somehow the rock had cut the wire going to my side stand switch The problem I now had was that the bike thinks that the stand is down and cuts the power when the bike is shifted into gear Luckily for me Mark is a jack-of-all-trades and usually turns into McGyver when
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 40NL News
Continued on next Page
something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
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The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 42NL amp NB amp NS Events
ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
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Fads What a weird thing they are right I mean for those of us who spent some or many of our formative years in the 1980rsquos going to the mall lately can be almost a little traumatic
Friendship bracelets hammer pants
hairstyles and glasses frames are all over reminding us of Jr High or High school because itrsquos back in style (sorta) Giant flat brim ball caps (and leave the tags on them from the store yo) are hellip hmhellip why Donrsquot know
Those are however just examples in general The motorcycle industry is as guilty of creating and following fads as anyone and Irsquove noticed a few lately that just have me scratching my bald head Not just the ldquoblack on black lookrdquo thing hell thatrsquos been my favourite colour combination for decades same with the satin black look and the de-chromed look
As far as Irsquom concerned everyone else finally caught up on those ones However there are other things that Irsquom just not sure about ldquoBobbersrdquo that come from the factoryhellip WTF
How can it be a bobber if you havenrsquot taken anything off of it Isnrsquot that just going against the very definition of bobber And ldquofactory customrdquo Thatrsquos on par with ldquogovernment intelligencerdquo and ldquowell-known secretrdquo Itrsquos not ldquocustomrdquo if it comes from the factory like that
if you ask me It may be modified from the original base model but if someone else can buy exactly the same damn thing as I have I donrsquot have a true custom Irsquod even grant you that you have ldquopersonalizedrdquo it but not ldquocreated a customrdquohellip I leave that title to those who have actually done some work gotten a little dirty or at least sat for hours with the shop foreman or designer to create something thatrsquos original and one-of-a-kind
Now I see that there are some other things that are starting up that I sincerely wonder abouthellip like darksiding the front tire as well as the rear (great for drag bikes I guess) buying something called an ldquoadventurerdquo bike and never ever taking it anywhere but to and from work (thatrsquos just criminal and Irsquom a cruiser rider I shouldnrsquot even care but I do) or one of the most terrifying fads yet failing to offer any significantly different models for years at a time
Some manufacturers keep it fresh with a revamp of a popular model like Honda did with their new Goldwing bagger which has taken right off but some and Irsquom sad to say my beloved Kawi is right in the thick of it have been riding the laurels of the current lineup for a long time and failing to provide anything more than updated versions of the same models and that makes me sad Yes if they have something thatrsquos selling reliably and stands as popular and reliable well donrsquot fix it if it ainrsquot broke But you still have to come out with SOMEthing new here and there
Ural has this year with their ldquoGaucho Ramblerrdquo version of the classic Patrol model-
a new take on an old theme which gets us away from the look of a classic Soviet Army bike and introduces a very western theme including bright blue paint that would have been totally at home in the sixties or seventies and Navajo blankets for the sidecar rider Refreshingly Ural doesnrsquot want to capture the hipster market with this one theyrsquore going after a young market outdoorsy types who maybe do some ranching or farming even Now therersquos a demographic that hasnrsquot really been targeted by this industry
Thunder Lizard Lips Off amp AB EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 11
Continued on Next Page
So in spite of the sportbike loving writers who seem to think that all of us who ride cruisers are ldquoso last weekrdquo and want to jump on the next brightly colored plastic thing that jumps out of a crate Irsquom going to say forget whatrsquos ldquopopularrdquo and get something that speaks to you or create it out of that showroom darling you parked in the driveway last night
Tear something off build something and put it on put your MARK on that sucker buy a Kettenkrad motorcycle tank (that oughta shut up those who call all Glide models tankshellip wow) or a Hyanide or Baal ldquoall terrain motorcyclerdquo Color match your bike gear and helmet if you like it that way or mismatch it all if you decide itrsquos what you like Ignore the fads stomp on the trends express yourself
I am constantly surprised by the number of people who ride and refuse to actually be themselves uniquely what is this for if itrsquos not to be an expression of ldquomerdquo Paint a puce stripe down your tailpipe hang a raccoon tail off of your headlight or just add some
chrome Be YOU Buck trends Thatrsquos what I meant to say yeah ldquobuckrdquo the trends
Keep your own unique rubber side down
R Jeff LeGrand
CalgarySouthern Alberta CorrespondentThe Busted Knuckle ChroniclesBy Riders For Riders About Riders
Executive CommitteeThe Calgary Motorcycle Ride for Dad
National Chapter CoordinatorVulcan Riders Association of Canada
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beltdrivebettyblogspotcomPair-A-Dice TrikesThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 15
Rockstar Energy Drink Takes Title Position with Canadian MX Nationals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - (October 14 2013 - Stouffville Ontario) Canadian Motosport Racing Corporation (CMRC) is pleased to announce the commencement of an agreement with Rockstar Energy Drink to become the title sponsor of the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals
I am very excited about the new relationship we have developed with Rockstar Energy Drink and I look forward to working closely with their team stated Mark Stallybrass CMRC President Our friends at Rockstar are very enthused about the sponsorship of this property and are anxious to promote series growth and attract a wider following of the Motocross Nationals and the Rockstar Energy
Drink line of beverages
The 22nd Annual Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals will expand to ten rounds in 2014 and will feature top Canadian and International Professional Motocross talent including returning champion Brett Metcalfe Bobby Kiniry Colton Facciotti and Tyler Medaglia in the premier MX1 class Plans are already underway to create more enthusiasm to catch the attention of an expanded fan base with new exciting attractions which will benefit the teams riders industry and most importantly the spectators
Rockstar is fired up to announce this partnership with the premiere motocross racing championship in Canada stated Dave Giancoulos Vice-President Canada Rockstar Inc I am hugely excited for this new alignment with a prestigious motocross championship which has made major strides in the past few years The level of competition has risen and with it so has the draw for new talent We believe the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals will be the most dynamic and exciting season to date
The series will commence the first weekend of June and will visit five provinces over a span of twelve weeks to conclude in August Complete details of the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals will be released in the coming months For additional information contact CMRC at (905) 642-5607 or e-mail infocmrcracingcom
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Anything can happen child Anything can berdquo
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I love looking at old photographs I wont say it was a simpler time but it was a different life
Smiling faces from the past you wonder who the people are Was this an important day Were they gathering to
celebrate life and love someone birthday wedding graduation Was it a sombre day filled with heartache a forced smile for the future or was it to hint at that this too will pass
Many pictures of family friends standing in front of cars trucks and motorcycles and tractors Young children forced to stand proper optimistically looking forward to a future a day when this one would feel like a century ago if it were yesterday
There are pretty young girls rosy blushes on their cheeks even in the fading black and white photos Someone coming courting A time before she was a wife a mother a grandmother A time when she held someone world in her delicate hands How many hearts did she break before someone swept her away
There are the races Creased and folded Faded from an image the dust and smoke Small town excitement Dare devils reckless careless restless for the adrenaline they
craved The roar of the engines the roar of the crowds Wood dirt asphalt unforgiving barriers Man and machine slight of hand cheaters and champions pushing the sport pushing the competitors Tomorrow would be work but for that brief snapshot it was only the rush of speed and a pounding heart
-bad Uncle Monkey
bad Uncle Monkey amp SK EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 18
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Women in the Wind
I am interested in starting up a Women in the Wind (WITW) motorcycle chapter within Regina for lady riders and looking to find others who may have interest in joining as well To read about the history of WITW and see where other chapters are located the official national website is here httpwwwwomeninthewindorg This national motorcycle club has several chapters across Canada including Saskatoon Membership is open to all lady riders all makes and models of motorcycles and all levels of experience This is more about a bunch of ladies uniting to ride and socialize together
There is often an annual provincial rally and like this year (just last weekend) a bi-annual event that hosted over 200 lady riders from across Canada and the USA in Kannaskis AB at a first class eventconference Membership within WITW does not have to be exclusive you can belong to other riding groups and clubs as well If there are enough women who are interested in finding out how this would work whatrsquos involved etchellip we will set a date to connect over coffeedrinks and discuss Expressing interest by no means commits you to joining the club The Saskatoon chapter strongly supports the creation of a Regina chapter and would help us get things rolling If you are a lady and you ride and you have interest in finding out more please email me with your name and phone number and should we get enough
interest I will let you know the date to connect Gentleman if you know a lady rider that you think may be interested please pass this along Thank you in advance SincerelyShelly-Anne Shellyanne888gmailcomCell 306-501-5820
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Women in the Wind amp SK EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 19
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Midnight Lunch
The Canadian Legion of Riders And the Battlefords Jazz Society
Presents
Halloween Costume Bash featuring
the Barons of Buckingham
Date and Time Friday November 01 2013 at 800PM
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Rider Friendly Business Association The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 22
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Would You Trade Your Bike For Sneakers
By Julie Malette (Mumbles) 1st CAV Sicily Supporter
1st Canadian Army Veterans (CAV) Motorcycle Unit members parked their
bikes on September 22nd and donned their sneakers to take part in the 2013 Canadian Army Run Patrick St-Pierre (Border) of Sicily Unit Jean-Claude Tremblay (JC) of Paardeberg Unit and President Phil Fisher (Fish) of Regalbuto Unit took part in the half-marathon while President Trevor Luten (Trev) of Paardeberg Unit completed the 5k run
In total 22000 members of both the public and the military registered to take part in the run this year This was the largest run thus far and is the fastest growing race in Canada The Canadian Army Run started in 2008 with 7000 participants as a chance for
troops to thank Canadians for their support while allowing Canadians to thank those who have served us both home and abroad The military theme dominated with displays of tanks trucks tents and equipment with music provided by a military band Soldiers at the finish line hung 2013 Canadian Army Run dog tags around participantrsquos necks as a keep-sake of the event
Master Warrant Officer Rob Clarke spoke of the ldquopride and comradeship to military and public alike with emotions of seeing ill and injuredrdquo as last year 115 handicapped participants came out to run walk or roll Proceeds of the 2013 Canadian Army Run go to benefit Soldier On and the Military Family Fund This will assist past and present members of the military and their families cope with their disabilities and unforeseen needs
CAV members also offered support with style arriving on their bikes handing out drinks to the participants all while displaying
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 23Support Our Troops
Table of Contents
23 mdash Support Our Troops24 mdash Soldiers of Suicide - SOT25 mdash Accident Victims Remembered26 mdash Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events27 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events28 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events29 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events30 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events31 mdash LWC News amp ON Events32 mdash LWC News amp International News33 mdash New Products34 mdash ON Events35 mdash Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events36 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events37 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame38 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame39 mdash Thoughts to Ponder40 mdash NL News41 mdash NL News42 mdash NL amp NB amp NS Events43 mdash Faith amp Motorcycles
Continued on next Page
their bikes with pride behind their hydration station It was a great day to ride with friends attend a great event and help out for a good cause
Congratulations to our CAV runners Now hang up those sneakers and put those riding boots back on
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 24Soldiers of Suicide - SOT
Remember the Soldiers Remember the soldiers who died over thereIn Dieppe Vimy and PasschendaeleSt Julien Ypres and Hill 62 They gave their lives for me and for you
They fought for our country against tyrannyShedding their blood so we could be free Brave soldiers and sailors and airmen were they Giving their all in lands far away
Remember the sailors who sailed the great seasBattling u-boats unseen enemy Protecting our service folk going to warKeeping danger away from our shores
Remember the airmen who took to the skiesTo defend us from enemyrsquos wilesRemember the fliers whose aircraft went down Their sleeping bodies may nersquoer be found
Remember our service folk from World War IlWho fought great battles for me and youIn England North Africa France ItalyHolland and Belgium those countries freed
Remember the merchant men bringing suppliesOrsquoer treacherous waters to the alliesLike our armed forces they gave life and limb Our memory of them must never dim
And then off to Korea our servicemen wentMore war where bone guts and lives were spent Then came Cyprus Suez and the Middle East With United Nations searching for peace
In Afghanistan now they fight Taliban To help rebuild a strange foreign landStill some return dead injured and maimed Canadians giving their best once again Reason I am the son of a career Royal Canadian Army (Dental Corp) officer Lt Col Laurence C Cameron Dad served Canada from 1939 until his retirement in 1959 His tour of duty during WWII took him to England Scotland France Belgium North Africa Sicily and Ortona While serving Canada the dental corps also served the RCN and the RCAF Following WWII Dad served on HMCS Magnificent HMCS Cornwallis HMCS Stadacona HMCS Shearwater RCAF Beaverbank Canadian Artillery Base Camp Shilo among other sites Much of this time was obviously away from his family This poem honours Canadian service men and wom-en who have served and who continue to serve our country with bravery and the families at home who love and understand the reasons for having to be apart for ex-tended periods of time some until eternity Permisssion is granted to Veterans Affairs Canada to publish this work without rec-ompense to the author
Robert J Cameron -November 5 2009 72Halifax Nova Scotia
wwwveteransgcca
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Canada you live in wwwmodeledmontoncom
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ldquoThis life is what you make it No matter what youre going to mess up
sometimes its a universal truth But the good part is you get to decide
how youre going to mess it up Girls will be your friends - theyll act like it anyway
But just remember some come some go The ones that stay with you through
everything - theyre your true best friends Dont let go of them Also remember
sisters make the best friends in the world As for lovers well
theyll come and go too And baby I hate to say it
most of them - actually pretty much all of them are going to break your heart but you cant give up because if you
give up youll never find your soulmate Youll never find that half who makes you whole and that goes for everything Just
because you fail once doesnt mean youre gonna fail at
everything Keep trying hold on and always always always believe in yourself
because if you dont then who will sweetie So keep your head high
keep your chin up and most importantly keep smiling because lifes a beautiful thing and
theres so much to smile aboutrdquo
Marilyn Monroe
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 25Accident Victims Remembered
Do you ever sing
Phrases of songs spin off from random thoughts The meanings can be deep obscure melancholy hopeful
The lyrics haunt me follow me chase
me by day amp often play me to sleep at night
My world has always been ruled by melodyHow some do not Cannot seem to take lyrics to heart is a mystery to me how do they not feel the poignancy The laughter The heartache The passion
How can one not have renewed hope amp faith when the words amp tune resonate within your soul as if theyd be spoken to you by a loverOr one who would beOr once was
How can they not feel the music inside their chest amp notice their bodies move faster or slower
When you are by yourself amp on the road do not certain songs Plead for release Do you hum the verses you are not knowing amp Belt out the ones you do
Do you not notice the rhythm of the motor or the tires on the roadDo the passing cars or guardrails not
accentuate the beatDoes riding make you happy enough to singHave you forgotten howDoes it not make you smile
Just wonderingdo you ever sing Even just a little
LaterKate B
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 26Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events
Is it Time to Re-Tire
Did I mention that already Sorry this time Irsquom actually talking bike tires
After getting back from Red Wing this summer I decided to get some new tires The last set was installed in July 2011 and I had put 26000 km on them They were starting to show the miles and were getting a little too close to the wear bars Irsquove run tires too far before and thatrsquos never a safe thing to do So for the sake of a couple of thousand kilometers itrsquos not worth the risk of blowing a tire
But which tire to choose There are as manyopinions as to the proper tire to run as there are riders
Quite often over years of riding each rider will settle on a tire brand that they like to ride on and will stick with it However
what makes choosing a tire difficult is that every bike handles and ldquofeelsrdquo different on different tire brands So depending on the number of miles a rider covers each year will determine how often they have to buy new tires and how often they get to try a different manufacturerrsquos tire
For a few years there I was running through a set of tires every summer Thatrsquos a lot of riding but I sure was having a great time The upshot to this was that I got to try a couple of different tire brands on my bike
The first couple of sets were Dunlops and they were okay but I didnrsquot quite like the way the bike ldquofeltrdquo running on these It just didnrsquot quite hold the road as I thought it should and didnrsquot seem to hold corners well either
So then I tried a pair of Bridgestones and Irsquove got to tell you that ndash for my bike ndash that was the scariest set of tires Irsquove ever ridden on The bike actually felt scary with that set of tires It followed every crack or road snake that it could find making it wander and jerk
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 27Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Robertrsquos Aimless RamblingsOctober 2013 Newspaper
back and forth on the road and corners were even worse I couldnrsquot wait for that set of tires to wear out
After that I went looking for something a little better so I decided to try a set of Avon Venom X
The difference was incredible and immediate It was like these tires were designed for my bike
The bike ran smoother on the road tracked perfectly and cornered with a smoothness that Irsquod never felt before There was no more having to guess what the bike would do every time it hit a crack or bump in the road it now tracked perfectly true What a pleasure it was to ride It was like being on a brand new bike
So consequently Irsquove stuck with Avonrsquos for my bike and couldnrsquot be happier A lot of riders like their Metzeler tires you hear a lot of good things about them Irsquove been tempted to try a set but Irsquom happy with the way the bike runs on Avonrsquos so why mess with a good thing
I guess the bottom line in tires is find a tire that runs well for your bike and your riding style and enjoy your time out on the road
ldquoLife is like riding a bicycle To keep your balance you must keep movingrdquo
Albert Einstein
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 28Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Duncan and Dave M conquering the Dragon
JampJ MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET
RODNEY COMMUNITY CENTRESunday Oct 27 2013
10 am ndash 3 pm135 Queen St Rodney ON
Located approx 35 mins from London and Chatham 1 hr from Windsor or Woodstock5 mins off Hwy 401 exit at Furnival Road
exit 129 Towards Rodney take a left at the crossroads Queens Line and Furnival Rd
Community Center is down on the left
VENDORS PLEASE CONTACT Fred Jennings at 519-864-1427 (calls only)
e-mail fcjenn5hotmailcom or fredjennsympaticoca
10x10 Spaces $40 Table Spaces $25 Set up time 8am-10am
Book early to save a spotGeneral Admission $5 Children under 12
Free with a parentFood and refreshments available
Proper Braking
I was asked recently by a friend who just purchased his first bike what is the most important safety tip you can give me I thought for a second and answered learning how to use your brakes He looked at me as if I were kidding him Whats to it he said ya just stomp and squeeze just like in your car
Thats the problem I said Too many riders believe that and coincidentally bikers crash way to often Youve all heard the story about the guy who had to lay er down because somebody pulled out in front of him
What that actually means is he panicked locked the rear tire and the bike slid on the ground and stopped when it hit the vehicle or just before it hit the vehicle In either case the rider crashed in an attempt to avoid a crash
Ninety percent of the time if the rider had braked properly in that situation he would never have struck the vehicle
So the question is how do I minimize my chances of crashing into something The answer is simple Practice emergency maximum braking But first theres a couple of things you need to know Number 1 The
front brake is 70 of your braking force Due to that fact you must put more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake If you happen to lock the front tire you must release it immediately then reapply it Squeeze the front brake dont grab it If you lock the rear tire dont release it If you do theres a good chance you will high side
With a motorcycle you can still steer when the rear tire is locked and sliding You must also remember that the motorcycle must be straight up when performing maximum braking This is not to say that you cant brake with the bike leaned over in a turn you can lightly brake with both brakes in that situation but maximum braking must be done with the bike straight up
The point is you must learn to modulate your brakes to keep from locking them and the only way to do that is to practice Keep repeating to yourself front brake front brake That will assist you in putting more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake
You should practice maximum braking from whatever speed you normally ride I guarantee your bike will react differently when braking hard at 80mph than at 30mph If you practice then in an emergency situation you
will revert to your training rather than dumb luck The only other alternative is to buy a bike with anti-lock brakes just remember even with anti-lock brakes the bike still has to be straight up to perform maximum braking
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 29Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Please tell ldquoMotormanrdquo Belt Drive Betty sent you to receive
your $500 discount
Till next month ride safe and get some practice in
A word of thanks to all the riders who have bought my Ride Like a Pro video and for all the positive reviews received I truly appreciate all the support and just remember always apply the techniques I show you in the video every single time you ride
You can call our toll free number and order the video with your mastercard or visa Dr Donna or myself will be happy to take your order You can order by calling 1-866-868-7433 It will be the best motorcycle accessory you can buy for you or a friend
You can also pick up my Ride Like a Pro Video at the following dealers in the Tampa Bay area BMW of Tampa Bay on Gunn Highway or Action Honda in Hudson Ride Safe
Copyright 2009 Jerry ldquoMotormanrdquo Palladinowwwridelikeaprocom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 30Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
2013 Ride for MS Thank You Riders
What a great ride It started out pretty gloomy but the rain held out Many thanks to all of those who bit the bullet and took a chance that it would stay clear and it did
Thanks to the Knights of Columbus - South Windsor for a fantastic buffet dinner Wayne Wilson amp James Ridout from the White Nights-EMS for being there in case we needed them
To all the sponsors and contributors for the beautiful door and auction prizes thank you And finally to the many volunteers who make this Ride for MS event possible Kathy Iacovone who won the 50 Plasma TV Congrats Kathy
The Top Fundraiser bringing in the most pledges this year was Mike Lucier The Top 3 Fundraisers that brought in the most pledges for the last 5 years are 1 Kathy Iacovone 2 Gail Lucier-Nantais and 3 Mile Lucier ~~ GREAT JOB ~~
The 5th Annual Ride for MS brought in over $8000 to be given to the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) to help subsidize the purchase of special equipment such as wheelchairs wheelchair batteries walkers and other equipment as needed by those in our community with MS
Shar Good - Lone Wolf Clubhouse
THOUSANDS OF BIKERS ROAR INTOWASHINGTON DC TO PROTEST
Two Million Bikers rally suited up to protest theMillions of Americans March Against Fear
Bikers opposing a Muslim rally took over Washington DC on the morning of September 11th Thousands of motorcyclists roared into the nationrsquos capital for the Two Million Bikers Rallymdashas the nation observed moments of silence to honor the victims of the 911 terror attacksmdashintent on drowning out an event originally titled the Million Muslim March The Million Muslim March changed its name to the Million American March Against Fear (MAMF) but that did not change the bikersrsquo minds
Authorities denied the accusations noting that permits are not needed to rally in the capital MAMF the rally opposed by the bikers began on the National Mall just after 12pmmdashright as the bikers began to circle the area With many streets surrounding the rally closed off to traffic the bikers were not able to get to the rally of their disdain
A historic event for solidarity of humanity to establish peace harmony and justice is how MAMF described their rally organized by the American Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC)
The riders did make their presence felt though with clusters of motorcycles circling the surrounding blocks as MAMFrsquos speakers and organizers tried to rally
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 31LWC News amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Explaining that American-Muslims lsquostand with America against terrorismrsquo speaker Ruby Sous said ldquowe want to stand here in solidarity with the American people against hate and violencerdquo Christian protestors who showed up to protest against the Muslim rallymdashin addition to the motorcycled masses shouted back lsquoyou picked the wrong dayrsquo Throughout all this motorcycles could be seen circling coursing and revving their way around the rally
Attendees tried to hold a moment of silence but all they heard were revving motorcyclesThough not quite as large as the name would suggest there were several thousand motorcyclists in attendance stretching at least one-third of a mile long as they rumbled down suburban highways according to reports
MAMF also did not exactly live up to its name with only a few dozen supporters showing up Several speakers also railed against conspiracy theories American soldiers in the Middle East and other fringe topics They were outnumbered by the throngs of park police and counter-demonstrators on hand according to reports
Chopper
NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE
October 2013 - - The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum amp Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2014 Hall of Fame and the 2014 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame
Individuals organizations and businesses considered for induction into the Hall of Fame will have made a positive and significant impact on motorcycling Individuals considered for the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will have made a significant impact through their work in grassroots rights efforts
The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors the men and women who have dedicated much of their lives to improving promoting and advancing our great sport and lifestyle
The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the sacrifices individuals across the nation and world have made to protect the rights of motorcyclists through their efforts in the political arena and in grassroots
motorcyclists rights organizations Anyone who knows of a deserving individual can help the museum recognize these exceptional and deserving people by sending in a nomination
Nomination forms must be accompanied by credentials which explain why an individual should be considered for induction Please keep in mind that while their achievements may be outstanding not everyone knows it A comprehensive overview of their accomplishments is necessary to make an informed and educated decision Biographical info newspaper articles historical documents etc may be submitted Credentials should be no longer than five pages long including nomination form
Anyone interested in submitting a nomination form can download the Hall of Fame Nomination form online at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-manager14-Nomination-Formdoc
The Freedom Fighters nomination form is available at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-managerFFHoF-Nomination-Formdoc or you can request a nomination form by phoning the Museum 6053472001 or emailing infosturgismuseumcom
Nominations must be received by the Museum no later than January 10 2014 Individuals chosen for induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will be honored at the annual induction breakfast ceremony on Wednesday August 6 2014
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 32LWC News amp International News
Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags - Pro Riders Marketing Press
Announcement
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper HouseGTO Stretched SaddlebagsRetail $99595
Philadelphia PA - Just outside the ldquocity of brotherly loverdquo is a business that is so cool it
canrsquot be described within the confines of this press release You will have to go to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom to see what I mean
Here we are introducing a new division of the company which is the ldquoFiberglass Manufacturing Divisionrdquo
The first parts to come of the line are the Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags American made super strong and with top flight construction they fit like a glove on any
1993-2013 Harley Davidson Bagger model They are available with exhaust cutouts on both sides one side or none at all depending on your exhaust system
Stretched with a cool speedline design to make even a stock bagger pop with that custom look Shown painted
Dealer and distributor programs are available For further details contact Joe Distefano at proridersmarketingsbcglobalnet P-319-389-0798 or F-866-205-2422For retail sales got to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom
To see these cool bags many great custom bikes and meet Johnny Mac in person while in Daytona at Biketoberfest go to the Strip Club Choppers RoadHousesee below
About Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House is a house of services We specialize in fiberglass products ground up custom motorcycle builds and more Our 47000 sq ft building contains our fabrication area showroom fiberglass production area and 2500 sq ft photo video studio (Elite Studios) we create amp maintain our own websites in house In addition we provide creative services work (photoshop photography) etc Founded in 1999 we have grown through the years from a garage builder to a full service
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 33New Products
Continued on next Page
Above Johnny Mac with raw set of GTO Bags as seen at the Indian Larry Block party
The Christmas Motorcycle Show (CMS) is the YEAR END Motorcycle Show for the Motorcycle Rider A place that you can buy gifts for your hard to buy for Rider
We have something for everyone at CMS with all the latest in the motorcycle industry from motorcycles to appeal to gifts to motorcycle art and First Nations art as well
Each booth will have sale items on hand while they last You will see custom bikes along with best in street bikes competing for cash prizes
See race bikes and talk to racers If you are looking to join a riders group CMS is the place to be this Remembrance Day weekend We will have cash prizes for the Best in Show in Best Christmas Decorated Bike ldquoBest Custom Bikerdquo Best Overseas Custom Best Motorcycle Artrdquo Best Scooter and Best Vintage with a tribute to theldquo Isle Of Man We will also have a Swap Meet on Sunday
For the cultural rider and passenger we will have a Motorcycle ARTSHOW where we will have arts and crafts made by riders for riders We will also have a First Nations Arts and cultural display and sale as wellThe National ldquoThank You Veterans Toy Driverdquo is a way for the motorcycling community
get involved in a program that helps military families at Christmas Our organisation associated groups and you can and will gather and distribute toys for our veterans families at bases across Canada (as far as our toy donations last)
This is not a hand out but a way for Riders to say to our soldiers and especially their families that we appreciate everything they go through to keep their family unit together If we can help by supplying a present or two under the Christmas Tree this year and make a kid happy at Christmashellipwhy not
How can you help You can get involved by mailing an unwrapped gift for a kid from 6 months old to 16 years old to the address on our website If you can talk to your friends andor group and get a few toys together that would be great As you know CASH is king and if you can make a cash donation for the truck and fuel to deliver the toys to bases across Canada that would be very helpful If you cannot make it to the show and would like to help anyway please go to our PayPal account and donate the price of admission of $15+ into the show AS A DONATION for the cause at friendsofveteranscom Or please contact our office at fovcanadagmailcom
facility within a creative environment we excel and our customers are 100 satisfied Location915 Ray AvenueCroydon Pa 19021267-878-9046 GM Jack Mcintyrecell 610-636-5848jackbikerpicsorg As always your continued support of our clients and Pro Riders Marketing is sincerely appreciated
If you need further information to facilitate use of this PR or for any reason please feel free to contact me anytime 247
Thank you again for your continued support
Best Regards Joe Distefano wwwproridersmarketingcom Pro Riders Marketing Promotional Productswwwprmpromocom phone 319-389-0798 fax 866-205-2422proridersmarketingsbc-globalnet
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 34New Products amp ON Events
Folks yesterday Wounded Warriors Canada launched a very exciting innovative event The WWC Battlefield Bike Ride 2014 will raise funds for PTSD service animal programs The ride will last 5 - 15 June Juno Beach - Vimy
Commencing on the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings This ride will be a bucket list experience not only will we cycle in our forefathers footsteps we will take in all that rural France has to offer Frankly I am getting tired of hearing that Vets are paying upwards to $25k for a service dog To my mind some of the folks that supply dogs are war profiteers We do not charge a thin dime to any Vet in need of this great tool to fight the demons of PTSD
The need is great as we all know Now before we digress into VAC should pay for them You are right That said we need to prove it works this will take time In the interim we need to help those that need this type of help I would ask that you go to our web site wwwwoundedwarriorsca for details etc
Please consider joining us in an incredible journey You will find the ask is modest and quite doable no matter if you fundraise or pay it all yourself or a combination of both Raised fund are tax deductible Finally please forward to all your FB friends We are looking for 200 riders to ride for the 158 fallen Honour the fallen help the living
Wayne JohnstonFounderWounded Warriors Canada
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 35Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events
DAVE SEHL TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the seventh member of the class of 2013 Dave Sehl will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
First in Canada as a privateer and then in the US on the Harley-Davidson factory team for a few shining years Dave Sehl ruled the half-mile dirt tracks like few others
Daversquos first success came in ice racing in 1966 when he won the CMA junior 500 national championship In lsquo67 he was Canadarsquos top half-mile dirt track competitor in
the senior class repeating the win in lsquo68 as an expert He topped that in 1969 winning on the ice again as an expert and taking the CMA No 1 plate in dirt track
An AMA national victory in 1970 provided Dave with a huge boost and three weeks later Dave won again this time another half-mile in Columbus Ohio He was on a roll and over a five-year spell he won Louisville three times ldquoIt was a nice trackrdquo he says in retrospect ldquoBig and smooth and nobody got in your wayrdquo Over a five-year span Dave was on the Louisville podium all five times
Perseverance and talent were rewarded and
in 1971 Dave placed fifth overall in AMA standings-his best year At the same time his dominance of Canadian racing continued and Dave took the CMA championships in 250 and 750 cc half-mile dirt track in 1970 and lsquo73
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 36Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC)
Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
DON HADDOW TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the sixth member of the class of 2013 Don Haddow will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
Don Haddow credits his lifelong passion for motorsports to a childhood Christmas present from an aunt ldquoThrills of the Speedwayrdquo This led to a life-long love for riding and racing with much success
At the age of 26 Don bought a new Triumph T100R and was rewarded with the 1957 Canadian championship in the expert class at Harewood Acres near Jarvis Ont A few
weeks later he placed second in the 25-lap final of the BEMC Indian Summer Trophy Races These wins launched Donrsquos career
Late in the season in 1961 Don rode Oscar Liebmannrsquos hand-built BMW Rennsport special at Harewood and narrowly beat Al Johnson on a Norton Manx to win the Indian Summer Trophy Race
In 1962 Don received a first class award in the Canadian winter rally and competed in sports car hillclimbs in the legendary Jordan Special a home-built car with alcohol-fuelled Vincent engine It was invariably the fastest machine on the hill regularly defeated Ludwig Heimrath in his Porsches and still holds the hill records at Hockley Valley and Rattlesnake Point
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and
ldquoFinish each day and be done with it You have done what you could
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in forget them as soon as you can Tomorrow is a new day You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be
encumbered with your old nonsenserdquo
Ralph Waldo Emerson
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 37Motorcycle Hall of Fame
Continued on next Page
promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in To-ronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motor-cyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
GEORGE PEPPER TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE HALL
OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to honour pioneering motorcycle racer George Pepper as an Historical Inductee at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga
Ontario
George Pepper was the pride of Belleville Ont and one of Canadarsquos most naturally talented motorcycle racers of the prewar era He was an exceptional rider with successes in Canada the United States and England With the outbreak of the Second World War he became a pilot in the Royal Air Force and was decorated for bravery before his life was cut short by a plane crash on a test flight in 1942
In 1936 George rocketed to fame when his home town hosted its first road race through the streets the Canadian championship 200 held in Belleville It drew 35 entries from star riders such as Madison Sale Bruce Venier and Tony Miller from Toronto Bob Sparks and Elwood Stillwell from Windsor and Americans Babe Tancrede and Ben Campanale on factory-backed Harley-Davidsons Nearly all the Canadian entrants rode British makes such as BSA Norton and Rudge The starter was Toronto motorcycle dealer Percy McBride and a crowd estimated at 20000 lined the streets to watch
Georgersquos abilities were soon noticed abroad and he and several Canadian racers were persuaded to compete in the English speedway leagues Racingrsquos popularity in England dwarfed the Belleville crowds drawing up to 60000 spectators in an evening
When war was declared in September 1939 George immediately enlisted working first in a factory building Spitfire aircraft and in September 1941 becoming a commissioned pilot in the Royal Air Force He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross but only weeks
later on Nov 17 1942 he and his crew were all killed during a daylight test flight in which the plane went into a spin from which it could not recover His ashes were returned to Canada and buried in the Belleville cemetery
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 38Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The Trucker
A trucker came into a truck stop cafeacute and placed his order He said lsquoI want three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boardsrsquo
The brand new blonde waitress not wanting to appear stupid went to the kitchen and said to the cook lsquoThis guy out there just ordered three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards What does he think this place is an auto parts storersquo
lsquoNorsquo the cook said lsquoThree flat tires mean three pancakes a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up and running boards are 2 slices of crisp bacon
lsquoOh OKrsquo said the blonde She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer
The trucker asked lsquoWhat are the beans for Blondiersquo
lsquoShe replied lsquoI thought while you were waiting for the flat tires headlights and running boards you might as well gas up
Two Nuts
Two boy scouts went on a nature hike in the hills picking hickory nuts along the way They soon filled their small pails and started to fill their pants and shirt pockets When they could hold no more nuts they started down the country road until they came across a cemetery One of the boys decided that would be a good place to stop and divide up the nuts
The two boys sat in the shade of a large oak tree and unloaded their pockets and buckets dumping all of the nuts in a large pile In the process two of the nuts rolled down near the road The boys then proceeded to divide up the nuts ldquoOne for you One for me One for you One for merdquo
As they were dividing the nuts another boy walking by the cemetery happened to hear them He looked into the cemetery but could not see the boys because they were hidden by the tree He hesitated a moment and then ran back to his house
ldquoFather fatherrdquo he yelled as he entered his house ldquoThe cemetery Come quickrdquo ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo the father asked ldquoNo time to explainrdquo the boy frantically panted ldquoFollow merdquo The boy and the father ran up the country road and stopped when they reached the cemetery They stood at the side of the road and listened for a few moments Then the father asked his son ldquowhatrsquos wrongrdquo
The son said ldquodo you hear that (he whispered)rdquo They both listened intently and heard the Scouts ldquoOne for me One for you One for me One for yourdquo
The boy then blurted out to his father ldquoThe devil and the God are dividing the soulsrdquo The father grinned but was silent A few moments later as the Scouts completed dividing out the nuts one Scout said to the other rdquo As soon as we get those two nuts down by the road wersquoll have them allrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 39Thoughts to Ponder
Cape Pine
Written by Krista Austin St Johnrsquos NLPictures taken by Krista Austin
My roots are on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in the tiny rural community of St Shottrsquos As a child I frequently heard older people talking very casually about encounters with ghosts both in St Shottrsquos and especially in neighbouring Cape Pine I emphasize the word ldquocasuallyrdquo because these ghost stories were not meant to frighten but to teach that there is but a thin veil between this world and the next and encounters with the other side should not scare you as such occurrences are simply the result of ldquosome poor soul in need of a prayerrdquo
The last weekend of September brought perfect weather for a road trip so my partner Mark and I took the opportunity to visit my family in St Shottrsquos As Mark had never been to Cape Pine we considered it a good excuse to do some off-road riding my Suzuki Vstrom and his Kawasaki Versys Cape Pine consists of a now-automated lighthouse and two houses that are vacant for most of the year Itrsquos the most southerly point in Newfoundland at about the same latitude as the northern
border of Italy Part of the ldquoGraveyard of the Atlanticrdquo the number of shipwrecks in the area in the early 19th Century led to the construction of the lighthouse in 1851
To get to Cape Pine you turn off the Irish Loop highway at St Shottrsquos and then travel along a gravel road for about 9km The road is in pretty good shape but loose in places When you reach Cape Pine yoursquore rewarded with spectacular scenery of barrens cliffs and ocean
After wandering around and taking some pictures we set off for the main road Things were going quite well until I heard a large rock hit the bottom of my bike Somehow I
instinctively pulled in the clutch and came to a stop It was only then that I realized that my bike was no longer running I turn the key off turn it back on put the bike in neutral and hit the starter Shersquos alive I hit the gear shift andhellipshe shut off ldquoWhat the amp$rdquo Mark instantly knew what had happened and his hunch was proven when he inspected the wire coming from the side stand Somehow the rock had cut the wire going to my side stand switch The problem I now had was that the bike thinks that the stand is down and cuts the power when the bike is shifted into gear Luckily for me Mark is a jack-of-all-trades and usually turns into McGyver when
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Continued on next Page
something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
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The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 42NL amp NB amp NS Events
ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
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Quip Writer WidsomTherersquos always somebody who is paid too much and taxed too little ndash and itrsquos always somebody else ndash Cullen Hightower
Comedic WisdomWith a stop light green means lsquogorsquo and yellow means lsquoslow downrsquo With a banana however it is quite the opposite Yellow means lsquogorsquo green means lsquowhoa slow downrsquo and red means lsquowhere the heck did you get that bananarsquo- Mitch Hedberg
Movie Star WisdomThe problem with people who have no vices is that generally you can be pretty sure theyrsquore going to have some pretty annoying virtues ndash Elizabeth Taylor
Psychologist WisdomListening not imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery ndash Dr Joyce Brothers
Novelist WisdomIncome tax returns are the most imaginative fiction being written today ndash Herman Wouk
Newspaper Columnist WisdomThere are 350 varieties of shark not counting loan and pool ndash L M Boyd
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Fads What a weird thing they are right I mean for those of us who spent some or many of our formative years in the 1980rsquos going to the mall lately can be almost a little traumatic
Friendship bracelets hammer pants
hairstyles and glasses frames are all over reminding us of Jr High or High school because itrsquos back in style (sorta) Giant flat brim ball caps (and leave the tags on them from the store yo) are hellip hmhellip why Donrsquot know
Those are however just examples in general The motorcycle industry is as guilty of creating and following fads as anyone and Irsquove noticed a few lately that just have me scratching my bald head Not just the ldquoblack on black lookrdquo thing hell thatrsquos been my favourite colour combination for decades same with the satin black look and the de-chromed look
As far as Irsquom concerned everyone else finally caught up on those ones However there are other things that Irsquom just not sure about ldquoBobbersrdquo that come from the factoryhellip WTF
How can it be a bobber if you havenrsquot taken anything off of it Isnrsquot that just going against the very definition of bobber And ldquofactory customrdquo Thatrsquos on par with ldquogovernment intelligencerdquo and ldquowell-known secretrdquo Itrsquos not ldquocustomrdquo if it comes from the factory like that
if you ask me It may be modified from the original base model but if someone else can buy exactly the same damn thing as I have I donrsquot have a true custom Irsquod even grant you that you have ldquopersonalizedrdquo it but not ldquocreated a customrdquohellip I leave that title to those who have actually done some work gotten a little dirty or at least sat for hours with the shop foreman or designer to create something thatrsquos original and one-of-a-kind
Now I see that there are some other things that are starting up that I sincerely wonder abouthellip like darksiding the front tire as well as the rear (great for drag bikes I guess) buying something called an ldquoadventurerdquo bike and never ever taking it anywhere but to and from work (thatrsquos just criminal and Irsquom a cruiser rider I shouldnrsquot even care but I do) or one of the most terrifying fads yet failing to offer any significantly different models for years at a time
Some manufacturers keep it fresh with a revamp of a popular model like Honda did with their new Goldwing bagger which has taken right off but some and Irsquom sad to say my beloved Kawi is right in the thick of it have been riding the laurels of the current lineup for a long time and failing to provide anything more than updated versions of the same models and that makes me sad Yes if they have something thatrsquos selling reliably and stands as popular and reliable well donrsquot fix it if it ainrsquot broke But you still have to come out with SOMEthing new here and there
Ural has this year with their ldquoGaucho Ramblerrdquo version of the classic Patrol model-
a new take on an old theme which gets us away from the look of a classic Soviet Army bike and introduces a very western theme including bright blue paint that would have been totally at home in the sixties or seventies and Navajo blankets for the sidecar rider Refreshingly Ural doesnrsquot want to capture the hipster market with this one theyrsquore going after a young market outdoorsy types who maybe do some ranching or farming even Now therersquos a demographic that hasnrsquot really been targeted by this industry
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So in spite of the sportbike loving writers who seem to think that all of us who ride cruisers are ldquoso last weekrdquo and want to jump on the next brightly colored plastic thing that jumps out of a crate Irsquom going to say forget whatrsquos ldquopopularrdquo and get something that speaks to you or create it out of that showroom darling you parked in the driveway last night
Tear something off build something and put it on put your MARK on that sucker buy a Kettenkrad motorcycle tank (that oughta shut up those who call all Glide models tankshellip wow) or a Hyanide or Baal ldquoall terrain motorcyclerdquo Color match your bike gear and helmet if you like it that way or mismatch it all if you decide itrsquos what you like Ignore the fads stomp on the trends express yourself
I am constantly surprised by the number of people who ride and refuse to actually be themselves uniquely what is this for if itrsquos not to be an expression of ldquomerdquo Paint a puce stripe down your tailpipe hang a raccoon tail off of your headlight or just add some
chrome Be YOU Buck trends Thatrsquos what I meant to say yeah ldquobuckrdquo the trends
Keep your own unique rubber side down
R Jeff LeGrand
CalgarySouthern Alberta CorrespondentThe Busted Knuckle ChroniclesBy Riders For Riders About Riders
Executive CommitteeThe Calgary Motorcycle Ride for Dad
National Chapter CoordinatorVulcan Riders Association of Canada
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Rockstar Energy Drink Takes Title Position with Canadian MX Nationals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - (October 14 2013 - Stouffville Ontario) Canadian Motosport Racing Corporation (CMRC) is pleased to announce the commencement of an agreement with Rockstar Energy Drink to become the title sponsor of the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals
I am very excited about the new relationship we have developed with Rockstar Energy Drink and I look forward to working closely with their team stated Mark Stallybrass CMRC President Our friends at Rockstar are very enthused about the sponsorship of this property and are anxious to promote series growth and attract a wider following of the Motocross Nationals and the Rockstar Energy
Drink line of beverages
The 22nd Annual Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals will expand to ten rounds in 2014 and will feature top Canadian and International Professional Motocross talent including returning champion Brett Metcalfe Bobby Kiniry Colton Facciotti and Tyler Medaglia in the premier MX1 class Plans are already underway to create more enthusiasm to catch the attention of an expanded fan base with new exciting attractions which will benefit the teams riders industry and most importantly the spectators
Rockstar is fired up to announce this partnership with the premiere motocross racing championship in Canada stated Dave Giancoulos Vice-President Canada Rockstar Inc I am hugely excited for this new alignment with a prestigious motocross championship which has made major strides in the past few years The level of competition has risen and with it so has the draw for new talent We believe the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals will be the most dynamic and exciting season to date
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ldquoListen to the mustnts child Listen to the donts
Listen to the shouldnts the impossibles the wonts
Listen to the never haves then listen close to me
Anything can happen child Anything can berdquo
Shel Silverstein
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I love looking at old photographs I wont say it was a simpler time but it was a different life
Smiling faces from the past you wonder who the people are Was this an important day Were they gathering to
celebrate life and love someone birthday wedding graduation Was it a sombre day filled with heartache a forced smile for the future or was it to hint at that this too will pass
Many pictures of family friends standing in front of cars trucks and motorcycles and tractors Young children forced to stand proper optimistically looking forward to a future a day when this one would feel like a century ago if it were yesterday
There are pretty young girls rosy blushes on their cheeks even in the fading black and white photos Someone coming courting A time before she was a wife a mother a grandmother A time when she held someone world in her delicate hands How many hearts did she break before someone swept her away
There are the races Creased and folded Faded from an image the dust and smoke Small town excitement Dare devils reckless careless restless for the adrenaline they
craved The roar of the engines the roar of the crowds Wood dirt asphalt unforgiving barriers Man and machine slight of hand cheaters and champions pushing the sport pushing the competitors Tomorrow would be work but for that brief snapshot it was only the rush of speed and a pounding heart
-bad Uncle Monkey
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ldquoSuccess is not final failure is not fatal it is the courage to continue that countsrdquo
Winston Churchill
Women in the Wind
I am interested in starting up a Women in the Wind (WITW) motorcycle chapter within Regina for lady riders and looking to find others who may have interest in joining as well To read about the history of WITW and see where other chapters are located the official national website is here httpwwwwomeninthewindorg This national motorcycle club has several chapters across Canada including Saskatoon Membership is open to all lady riders all makes and models of motorcycles and all levels of experience This is more about a bunch of ladies uniting to ride and socialize together
There is often an annual provincial rally and like this year (just last weekend) a bi-annual event that hosted over 200 lady riders from across Canada and the USA in Kannaskis AB at a first class eventconference Membership within WITW does not have to be exclusive you can belong to other riding groups and clubs as well If there are enough women who are interested in finding out how this would work whatrsquos involved etchellip we will set a date to connect over coffeedrinks and discuss Expressing interest by no means commits you to joining the club The Saskatoon chapter strongly supports the creation of a Regina chapter and would help us get things rolling If you are a lady and you ride and you have interest in finding out more please email me with your name and phone number and should we get enough
interest I will let you know the date to connect Gentleman if you know a lady rider that you think may be interested please pass this along Thank you in advance SincerelyShelly-Anne Shellyanne888gmailcomCell 306-501-5820
O u r E v e n t s C a l e n d a r s w w w c a n a d i a n m o t o r c y c l e e v e n t s c o m
E m a i l t o s u b m i t e v e n t s t o e v e n t s b e l t d r i v e b e t t y c o m
T h e C a n a d i a n R i d e r s S u p p o r t N e t w o r k w w w c a n a d i a n r i d e r s c a
B e l t D r i v e B e t t y rsquo s B l o g w w w b e l t d r i v e b e t t y b l o g s p o t c a
O u r N e w s p a p e r rsquo s h o m e o n l i n e w w w b u s t e d k n u c k l e n e w s c o m
O u r R i d e r F r i e n d l y P h o n e B o o k a n d r e s o u r c e s f o r t h e b u s i n e s s e s o f t h e R i d e r F r i e n d l y B u s i n e s s A s s o c i a t i o n w w w r i d e r f r i e n d l y c a
Women in the Wind amp SK EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 19
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Midnight Lunch
The Canadian Legion of Riders And the Battlefords Jazz Society
Presents
Halloween Costume Bash featuring
the Barons of Buckingham
Date and Time Friday November 01 2013 at 800PM
Place Sloan room the Royal Canadian Legion Br70 North Battleford
Tickets $1000 per person
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R A I C I T S U J M J J R Z D D J D J O T T I N G S U W E J A A Y U S E R H C J N Q R R K L E E N G D T S I N A I N I V O J H H J J R A S Y O F L B D K J J R T U O A X I H L J G I I B U V E L S K V Q Y C M T G U C T D U T O T I I I E R A J U A A I G S L J I N H J A L A L J O L N M C O U F G J U O L B I J R W U E R J E I J U P Y L N A C U E O N R U E C L B E T R L E I I N I T D M N A G I E I J E I S F T I F J E A T A L G L S U L F S I S O I N O I T A L A U E S G I J T U R T B O I T N I I L J S G C O S J I S N D I S V E O S S I U A L U O T U H O W O T J M B T V J T L J Y Y J N L J U G U L A T E J I I U L S J U C U N D I T Y R W S O T B E I J O U R N A L I S M U O N Y E S N N O I T A C I D U J P J U R I S T
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You will find one loaded each day in the motorcycle puzzle forum board
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Rider Friendly Business Association The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 22
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Would You Trade Your Bike For Sneakers
By Julie Malette (Mumbles) 1st CAV Sicily Supporter
1st Canadian Army Veterans (CAV) Motorcycle Unit members parked their
bikes on September 22nd and donned their sneakers to take part in the 2013 Canadian Army Run Patrick St-Pierre (Border) of Sicily Unit Jean-Claude Tremblay (JC) of Paardeberg Unit and President Phil Fisher (Fish) of Regalbuto Unit took part in the half-marathon while President Trevor Luten (Trev) of Paardeberg Unit completed the 5k run
In total 22000 members of both the public and the military registered to take part in the run this year This was the largest run thus far and is the fastest growing race in Canada The Canadian Army Run started in 2008 with 7000 participants as a chance for
troops to thank Canadians for their support while allowing Canadians to thank those who have served us both home and abroad The military theme dominated with displays of tanks trucks tents and equipment with music provided by a military band Soldiers at the finish line hung 2013 Canadian Army Run dog tags around participantrsquos necks as a keep-sake of the event
Master Warrant Officer Rob Clarke spoke of the ldquopride and comradeship to military and public alike with emotions of seeing ill and injuredrdquo as last year 115 handicapped participants came out to run walk or roll Proceeds of the 2013 Canadian Army Run go to benefit Soldier On and the Military Family Fund This will assist past and present members of the military and their families cope with their disabilities and unforeseen needs
CAV members also offered support with style arriving on their bikes handing out drinks to the participants all while displaying
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 23Support Our Troops
Table of Contents
23 mdash Support Our Troops24 mdash Soldiers of Suicide - SOT25 mdash Accident Victims Remembered26 mdash Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events27 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events28 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events29 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events30 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events31 mdash LWC News amp ON Events32 mdash LWC News amp International News33 mdash New Products34 mdash ON Events35 mdash Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events36 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events37 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame38 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame39 mdash Thoughts to Ponder40 mdash NL News41 mdash NL News42 mdash NL amp NB amp NS Events43 mdash Faith amp Motorcycles
Continued on next Page
their bikes with pride behind their hydration station It was a great day to ride with friends attend a great event and help out for a good cause
Congratulations to our CAV runners Now hang up those sneakers and put those riding boots back on
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 24Soldiers of Suicide - SOT
Remember the Soldiers Remember the soldiers who died over thereIn Dieppe Vimy and PasschendaeleSt Julien Ypres and Hill 62 They gave their lives for me and for you
They fought for our country against tyrannyShedding their blood so we could be free Brave soldiers and sailors and airmen were they Giving their all in lands far away
Remember the sailors who sailed the great seasBattling u-boats unseen enemy Protecting our service folk going to warKeeping danger away from our shores
Remember the airmen who took to the skiesTo defend us from enemyrsquos wilesRemember the fliers whose aircraft went down Their sleeping bodies may nersquoer be found
Remember our service folk from World War IlWho fought great battles for me and youIn England North Africa France ItalyHolland and Belgium those countries freed
Remember the merchant men bringing suppliesOrsquoer treacherous waters to the alliesLike our armed forces they gave life and limb Our memory of them must never dim
And then off to Korea our servicemen wentMore war where bone guts and lives were spent Then came Cyprus Suez and the Middle East With United Nations searching for peace
In Afghanistan now they fight Taliban To help rebuild a strange foreign landStill some return dead injured and maimed Canadians giving their best once again Reason I am the son of a career Royal Canadian Army (Dental Corp) officer Lt Col Laurence C Cameron Dad served Canada from 1939 until his retirement in 1959 His tour of duty during WWII took him to England Scotland France Belgium North Africa Sicily and Ortona While serving Canada the dental corps also served the RCN and the RCAF Following WWII Dad served on HMCS Magnificent HMCS Cornwallis HMCS Stadacona HMCS Shearwater RCAF Beaverbank Canadian Artillery Base Camp Shilo among other sites Much of this time was obviously away from his family This poem honours Canadian service men and wom-en who have served and who continue to serve our country with bravery and the families at home who love and understand the reasons for having to be apart for ex-tended periods of time some until eternity Permisssion is granted to Veterans Affairs Canada to publish this work without rec-ompense to the author
Robert J Cameron -November 5 2009 72Halifax Nova Scotia
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LE PROJET SOS PERMETTRA DE RENDRE HOMMAGE A NOS SOLDATS DU SUICIDE
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(Objectif est pour la fin mai 2013) 2 DEacuteDIEacute UN ARBRE AU CIMETIEgraveRE MILITAIRE NATIONAL DE BEECHWOOD A OTTAWA (Objectif est pour la fin septembre mais la commande pour la plaque doit eecirctre fait par la fin juin) 3 Avoir les 3 mamans de nos Soldats du suicide assister agrave la ceacutereacutemonie de devoilement de Septembre 2013)
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ldquoThis life is what you make it No matter what youre going to mess up
sometimes its a universal truth But the good part is you get to decide
how youre going to mess it up Girls will be your friends - theyll act like it anyway
But just remember some come some go The ones that stay with you through
everything - theyre your true best friends Dont let go of them Also remember
sisters make the best friends in the world As for lovers well
theyll come and go too And baby I hate to say it
most of them - actually pretty much all of them are going to break your heart but you cant give up because if you
give up youll never find your soulmate Youll never find that half who makes you whole and that goes for everything Just
because you fail once doesnt mean youre gonna fail at
everything Keep trying hold on and always always always believe in yourself
because if you dont then who will sweetie So keep your head high
keep your chin up and most importantly keep smiling because lifes a beautiful thing and
theres so much to smile aboutrdquo
Marilyn Monroe
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 25Accident Victims Remembered
Do you ever sing
Phrases of songs spin off from random thoughts The meanings can be deep obscure melancholy hopeful
The lyrics haunt me follow me chase
me by day amp often play me to sleep at night
My world has always been ruled by melodyHow some do not Cannot seem to take lyrics to heart is a mystery to me how do they not feel the poignancy The laughter The heartache The passion
How can one not have renewed hope amp faith when the words amp tune resonate within your soul as if theyd be spoken to you by a loverOr one who would beOr once was
How can they not feel the music inside their chest amp notice their bodies move faster or slower
When you are by yourself amp on the road do not certain songs Plead for release Do you hum the verses you are not knowing amp Belt out the ones you do
Do you not notice the rhythm of the motor or the tires on the roadDo the passing cars or guardrails not
accentuate the beatDoes riding make you happy enough to singHave you forgotten howDoes it not make you smile
Just wonderingdo you ever sing Even just a little
LaterKate B
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 26Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events
Is it Time to Re-Tire
Did I mention that already Sorry this time Irsquom actually talking bike tires
After getting back from Red Wing this summer I decided to get some new tires The last set was installed in July 2011 and I had put 26000 km on them They were starting to show the miles and were getting a little too close to the wear bars Irsquove run tires too far before and thatrsquos never a safe thing to do So for the sake of a couple of thousand kilometers itrsquos not worth the risk of blowing a tire
But which tire to choose There are as manyopinions as to the proper tire to run as there are riders
Quite often over years of riding each rider will settle on a tire brand that they like to ride on and will stick with it However
what makes choosing a tire difficult is that every bike handles and ldquofeelsrdquo different on different tire brands So depending on the number of miles a rider covers each year will determine how often they have to buy new tires and how often they get to try a different manufacturerrsquos tire
For a few years there I was running through a set of tires every summer Thatrsquos a lot of riding but I sure was having a great time The upshot to this was that I got to try a couple of different tire brands on my bike
The first couple of sets were Dunlops and they were okay but I didnrsquot quite like the way the bike ldquofeltrdquo running on these It just didnrsquot quite hold the road as I thought it should and didnrsquot seem to hold corners well either
So then I tried a pair of Bridgestones and Irsquove got to tell you that ndash for my bike ndash that was the scariest set of tires Irsquove ever ridden on The bike actually felt scary with that set of tires It followed every crack or road snake that it could find making it wander and jerk
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 27Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Robertrsquos Aimless RamblingsOctober 2013 Newspaper
back and forth on the road and corners were even worse I couldnrsquot wait for that set of tires to wear out
After that I went looking for something a little better so I decided to try a set of Avon Venom X
The difference was incredible and immediate It was like these tires were designed for my bike
The bike ran smoother on the road tracked perfectly and cornered with a smoothness that Irsquod never felt before There was no more having to guess what the bike would do every time it hit a crack or bump in the road it now tracked perfectly true What a pleasure it was to ride It was like being on a brand new bike
So consequently Irsquove stuck with Avonrsquos for my bike and couldnrsquot be happier A lot of riders like their Metzeler tires you hear a lot of good things about them Irsquove been tempted to try a set but Irsquom happy with the way the bike runs on Avonrsquos so why mess with a good thing
I guess the bottom line in tires is find a tire that runs well for your bike and your riding style and enjoy your time out on the road
ldquoLife is like riding a bicycle To keep your balance you must keep movingrdquo
Albert Einstein
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 28Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Duncan and Dave M conquering the Dragon
JampJ MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET
RODNEY COMMUNITY CENTRESunday Oct 27 2013
10 am ndash 3 pm135 Queen St Rodney ON
Located approx 35 mins from London and Chatham 1 hr from Windsor or Woodstock5 mins off Hwy 401 exit at Furnival Road
exit 129 Towards Rodney take a left at the crossroads Queens Line and Furnival Rd
Community Center is down on the left
VENDORS PLEASE CONTACT Fred Jennings at 519-864-1427 (calls only)
e-mail fcjenn5hotmailcom or fredjennsympaticoca
10x10 Spaces $40 Table Spaces $25 Set up time 8am-10am
Book early to save a spotGeneral Admission $5 Children under 12
Free with a parentFood and refreshments available
Proper Braking
I was asked recently by a friend who just purchased his first bike what is the most important safety tip you can give me I thought for a second and answered learning how to use your brakes He looked at me as if I were kidding him Whats to it he said ya just stomp and squeeze just like in your car
Thats the problem I said Too many riders believe that and coincidentally bikers crash way to often Youve all heard the story about the guy who had to lay er down because somebody pulled out in front of him
What that actually means is he panicked locked the rear tire and the bike slid on the ground and stopped when it hit the vehicle or just before it hit the vehicle In either case the rider crashed in an attempt to avoid a crash
Ninety percent of the time if the rider had braked properly in that situation he would never have struck the vehicle
So the question is how do I minimize my chances of crashing into something The answer is simple Practice emergency maximum braking But first theres a couple of things you need to know Number 1 The
front brake is 70 of your braking force Due to that fact you must put more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake If you happen to lock the front tire you must release it immediately then reapply it Squeeze the front brake dont grab it If you lock the rear tire dont release it If you do theres a good chance you will high side
With a motorcycle you can still steer when the rear tire is locked and sliding You must also remember that the motorcycle must be straight up when performing maximum braking This is not to say that you cant brake with the bike leaned over in a turn you can lightly brake with both brakes in that situation but maximum braking must be done with the bike straight up
The point is you must learn to modulate your brakes to keep from locking them and the only way to do that is to practice Keep repeating to yourself front brake front brake That will assist you in putting more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake
You should practice maximum braking from whatever speed you normally ride I guarantee your bike will react differently when braking hard at 80mph than at 30mph If you practice then in an emergency situation you
will revert to your training rather than dumb luck The only other alternative is to buy a bike with anti-lock brakes just remember even with anti-lock brakes the bike still has to be straight up to perform maximum braking
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 29Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Please tell ldquoMotormanrdquo Belt Drive Betty sent you to receive
your $500 discount
Till next month ride safe and get some practice in
A word of thanks to all the riders who have bought my Ride Like a Pro video and for all the positive reviews received I truly appreciate all the support and just remember always apply the techniques I show you in the video every single time you ride
You can call our toll free number and order the video with your mastercard or visa Dr Donna or myself will be happy to take your order You can order by calling 1-866-868-7433 It will be the best motorcycle accessory you can buy for you or a friend
You can also pick up my Ride Like a Pro Video at the following dealers in the Tampa Bay area BMW of Tampa Bay on Gunn Highway or Action Honda in Hudson Ride Safe
Copyright 2009 Jerry ldquoMotormanrdquo Palladinowwwridelikeaprocom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 30Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
2013 Ride for MS Thank You Riders
What a great ride It started out pretty gloomy but the rain held out Many thanks to all of those who bit the bullet and took a chance that it would stay clear and it did
Thanks to the Knights of Columbus - South Windsor for a fantastic buffet dinner Wayne Wilson amp James Ridout from the White Nights-EMS for being there in case we needed them
To all the sponsors and contributors for the beautiful door and auction prizes thank you And finally to the many volunteers who make this Ride for MS event possible Kathy Iacovone who won the 50 Plasma TV Congrats Kathy
The Top Fundraiser bringing in the most pledges this year was Mike Lucier The Top 3 Fundraisers that brought in the most pledges for the last 5 years are 1 Kathy Iacovone 2 Gail Lucier-Nantais and 3 Mile Lucier ~~ GREAT JOB ~~
The 5th Annual Ride for MS brought in over $8000 to be given to the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) to help subsidize the purchase of special equipment such as wheelchairs wheelchair batteries walkers and other equipment as needed by those in our community with MS
Shar Good - Lone Wolf Clubhouse
THOUSANDS OF BIKERS ROAR INTOWASHINGTON DC TO PROTEST
Two Million Bikers rally suited up to protest theMillions of Americans March Against Fear
Bikers opposing a Muslim rally took over Washington DC on the morning of September 11th Thousands of motorcyclists roared into the nationrsquos capital for the Two Million Bikers Rallymdashas the nation observed moments of silence to honor the victims of the 911 terror attacksmdashintent on drowning out an event originally titled the Million Muslim March The Million Muslim March changed its name to the Million American March Against Fear (MAMF) but that did not change the bikersrsquo minds
Authorities denied the accusations noting that permits are not needed to rally in the capital MAMF the rally opposed by the bikers began on the National Mall just after 12pmmdashright as the bikers began to circle the area With many streets surrounding the rally closed off to traffic the bikers were not able to get to the rally of their disdain
A historic event for solidarity of humanity to establish peace harmony and justice is how MAMF described their rally organized by the American Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC)
The riders did make their presence felt though with clusters of motorcycles circling the surrounding blocks as MAMFrsquos speakers and organizers tried to rally
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 31LWC News amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Explaining that American-Muslims lsquostand with America against terrorismrsquo speaker Ruby Sous said ldquowe want to stand here in solidarity with the American people against hate and violencerdquo Christian protestors who showed up to protest against the Muslim rallymdashin addition to the motorcycled masses shouted back lsquoyou picked the wrong dayrsquo Throughout all this motorcycles could be seen circling coursing and revving their way around the rally
Attendees tried to hold a moment of silence but all they heard were revving motorcyclesThough not quite as large as the name would suggest there were several thousand motorcyclists in attendance stretching at least one-third of a mile long as they rumbled down suburban highways according to reports
MAMF also did not exactly live up to its name with only a few dozen supporters showing up Several speakers also railed against conspiracy theories American soldiers in the Middle East and other fringe topics They were outnumbered by the throngs of park police and counter-demonstrators on hand according to reports
Chopper
NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE
October 2013 - - The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum amp Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2014 Hall of Fame and the 2014 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame
Individuals organizations and businesses considered for induction into the Hall of Fame will have made a positive and significant impact on motorcycling Individuals considered for the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will have made a significant impact through their work in grassroots rights efforts
The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors the men and women who have dedicated much of their lives to improving promoting and advancing our great sport and lifestyle
The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the sacrifices individuals across the nation and world have made to protect the rights of motorcyclists through their efforts in the political arena and in grassroots
motorcyclists rights organizations Anyone who knows of a deserving individual can help the museum recognize these exceptional and deserving people by sending in a nomination
Nomination forms must be accompanied by credentials which explain why an individual should be considered for induction Please keep in mind that while their achievements may be outstanding not everyone knows it A comprehensive overview of their accomplishments is necessary to make an informed and educated decision Biographical info newspaper articles historical documents etc may be submitted Credentials should be no longer than five pages long including nomination form
Anyone interested in submitting a nomination form can download the Hall of Fame Nomination form online at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-manager14-Nomination-Formdoc
The Freedom Fighters nomination form is available at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-managerFFHoF-Nomination-Formdoc or you can request a nomination form by phoning the Museum 6053472001 or emailing infosturgismuseumcom
Nominations must be received by the Museum no later than January 10 2014 Individuals chosen for induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will be honored at the annual induction breakfast ceremony on Wednesday August 6 2014
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 32LWC News amp International News
Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags - Pro Riders Marketing Press
Announcement
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper HouseGTO Stretched SaddlebagsRetail $99595
Philadelphia PA - Just outside the ldquocity of brotherly loverdquo is a business that is so cool it
canrsquot be described within the confines of this press release You will have to go to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom to see what I mean
Here we are introducing a new division of the company which is the ldquoFiberglass Manufacturing Divisionrdquo
The first parts to come of the line are the Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags American made super strong and with top flight construction they fit like a glove on any
1993-2013 Harley Davidson Bagger model They are available with exhaust cutouts on both sides one side or none at all depending on your exhaust system
Stretched with a cool speedline design to make even a stock bagger pop with that custom look Shown painted
Dealer and distributor programs are available For further details contact Joe Distefano at proridersmarketingsbcglobalnet P-319-389-0798 or F-866-205-2422For retail sales got to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom
To see these cool bags many great custom bikes and meet Johnny Mac in person while in Daytona at Biketoberfest go to the Strip Club Choppers RoadHousesee below
About Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House is a house of services We specialize in fiberglass products ground up custom motorcycle builds and more Our 47000 sq ft building contains our fabrication area showroom fiberglass production area and 2500 sq ft photo video studio (Elite Studios) we create amp maintain our own websites in house In addition we provide creative services work (photoshop photography) etc Founded in 1999 we have grown through the years from a garage builder to a full service
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 33New Products
Continued on next Page
Above Johnny Mac with raw set of GTO Bags as seen at the Indian Larry Block party
The Christmas Motorcycle Show (CMS) is the YEAR END Motorcycle Show for the Motorcycle Rider A place that you can buy gifts for your hard to buy for Rider
We have something for everyone at CMS with all the latest in the motorcycle industry from motorcycles to appeal to gifts to motorcycle art and First Nations art as well
Each booth will have sale items on hand while they last You will see custom bikes along with best in street bikes competing for cash prizes
See race bikes and talk to racers If you are looking to join a riders group CMS is the place to be this Remembrance Day weekend We will have cash prizes for the Best in Show in Best Christmas Decorated Bike ldquoBest Custom Bikerdquo Best Overseas Custom Best Motorcycle Artrdquo Best Scooter and Best Vintage with a tribute to theldquo Isle Of Man We will also have a Swap Meet on Sunday
For the cultural rider and passenger we will have a Motorcycle ARTSHOW where we will have arts and crafts made by riders for riders We will also have a First Nations Arts and cultural display and sale as wellThe National ldquoThank You Veterans Toy Driverdquo is a way for the motorcycling community
get involved in a program that helps military families at Christmas Our organisation associated groups and you can and will gather and distribute toys for our veterans families at bases across Canada (as far as our toy donations last)
This is not a hand out but a way for Riders to say to our soldiers and especially their families that we appreciate everything they go through to keep their family unit together If we can help by supplying a present or two under the Christmas Tree this year and make a kid happy at Christmashellipwhy not
How can you help You can get involved by mailing an unwrapped gift for a kid from 6 months old to 16 years old to the address on our website If you can talk to your friends andor group and get a few toys together that would be great As you know CASH is king and if you can make a cash donation for the truck and fuel to deliver the toys to bases across Canada that would be very helpful If you cannot make it to the show and would like to help anyway please go to our PayPal account and donate the price of admission of $15+ into the show AS A DONATION for the cause at friendsofveteranscom Or please contact our office at fovcanadagmailcom
facility within a creative environment we excel and our customers are 100 satisfied Location915 Ray AvenueCroydon Pa 19021267-878-9046 GM Jack Mcintyrecell 610-636-5848jackbikerpicsorg As always your continued support of our clients and Pro Riders Marketing is sincerely appreciated
If you need further information to facilitate use of this PR or for any reason please feel free to contact me anytime 247
Thank you again for your continued support
Best Regards Joe Distefano wwwproridersmarketingcom Pro Riders Marketing Promotional Productswwwprmpromocom phone 319-389-0798 fax 866-205-2422proridersmarketingsbc-globalnet
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 34New Products amp ON Events
Folks yesterday Wounded Warriors Canada launched a very exciting innovative event The WWC Battlefield Bike Ride 2014 will raise funds for PTSD service animal programs The ride will last 5 - 15 June Juno Beach - Vimy
Commencing on the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings This ride will be a bucket list experience not only will we cycle in our forefathers footsteps we will take in all that rural France has to offer Frankly I am getting tired of hearing that Vets are paying upwards to $25k for a service dog To my mind some of the folks that supply dogs are war profiteers We do not charge a thin dime to any Vet in need of this great tool to fight the demons of PTSD
The need is great as we all know Now before we digress into VAC should pay for them You are right That said we need to prove it works this will take time In the interim we need to help those that need this type of help I would ask that you go to our web site wwwwoundedwarriorsca for details etc
Please consider joining us in an incredible journey You will find the ask is modest and quite doable no matter if you fundraise or pay it all yourself or a combination of both Raised fund are tax deductible Finally please forward to all your FB friends We are looking for 200 riders to ride for the 158 fallen Honour the fallen help the living
Wayne JohnstonFounderWounded Warriors Canada
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DAVE SEHL TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the seventh member of the class of 2013 Dave Sehl will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
First in Canada as a privateer and then in the US on the Harley-Davidson factory team for a few shining years Dave Sehl ruled the half-mile dirt tracks like few others
Daversquos first success came in ice racing in 1966 when he won the CMA junior 500 national championship In lsquo67 he was Canadarsquos top half-mile dirt track competitor in
the senior class repeating the win in lsquo68 as an expert He topped that in 1969 winning on the ice again as an expert and taking the CMA No 1 plate in dirt track
An AMA national victory in 1970 provided Dave with a huge boost and three weeks later Dave won again this time another half-mile in Columbus Ohio He was on a roll and over a five-year spell he won Louisville three times ldquoIt was a nice trackrdquo he says in retrospect ldquoBig and smooth and nobody got in your wayrdquo Over a five-year span Dave was on the Louisville podium all five times
Perseverance and talent were rewarded and
in 1971 Dave placed fifth overall in AMA standings-his best year At the same time his dominance of Canadian racing continued and Dave took the CMA championships in 250 and 750 cc half-mile dirt track in 1970 and lsquo73
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International
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Continued on next Page
Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC)
Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
DON HADDOW TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the sixth member of the class of 2013 Don Haddow will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
Don Haddow credits his lifelong passion for motorsports to a childhood Christmas present from an aunt ldquoThrills of the Speedwayrdquo This led to a life-long love for riding and racing with much success
At the age of 26 Don bought a new Triumph T100R and was rewarded with the 1957 Canadian championship in the expert class at Harewood Acres near Jarvis Ont A few
weeks later he placed second in the 25-lap final of the BEMC Indian Summer Trophy Races These wins launched Donrsquos career
Late in the season in 1961 Don rode Oscar Liebmannrsquos hand-built BMW Rennsport special at Harewood and narrowly beat Al Johnson on a Norton Manx to win the Indian Summer Trophy Race
In 1962 Don received a first class award in the Canadian winter rally and competed in sports car hillclimbs in the legendary Jordan Special a home-built car with alcohol-fuelled Vincent engine It was invariably the fastest machine on the hill regularly defeated Ludwig Heimrath in his Porsches and still holds the hill records at Hockley Valley and Rattlesnake Point
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and
ldquoFinish each day and be done with it You have done what you could
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in forget them as soon as you can Tomorrow is a new day You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be
encumbered with your old nonsenserdquo
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Continued on next Page
promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in To-ronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motor-cyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
GEORGE PEPPER TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE HALL
OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to honour pioneering motorcycle racer George Pepper as an Historical Inductee at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga
Ontario
George Pepper was the pride of Belleville Ont and one of Canadarsquos most naturally talented motorcycle racers of the prewar era He was an exceptional rider with successes in Canada the United States and England With the outbreak of the Second World War he became a pilot in the Royal Air Force and was decorated for bravery before his life was cut short by a plane crash on a test flight in 1942
In 1936 George rocketed to fame when his home town hosted its first road race through the streets the Canadian championship 200 held in Belleville It drew 35 entries from star riders such as Madison Sale Bruce Venier and Tony Miller from Toronto Bob Sparks and Elwood Stillwell from Windsor and Americans Babe Tancrede and Ben Campanale on factory-backed Harley-Davidsons Nearly all the Canadian entrants rode British makes such as BSA Norton and Rudge The starter was Toronto motorcycle dealer Percy McBride and a crowd estimated at 20000 lined the streets to watch
Georgersquos abilities were soon noticed abroad and he and several Canadian racers were persuaded to compete in the English speedway leagues Racingrsquos popularity in England dwarfed the Belleville crowds drawing up to 60000 spectators in an evening
When war was declared in September 1939 George immediately enlisted working first in a factory building Spitfire aircraft and in September 1941 becoming a commissioned pilot in the Royal Air Force He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross but only weeks
later on Nov 17 1942 he and his crew were all killed during a daylight test flight in which the plane went into a spin from which it could not recover His ashes were returned to Canada and buried in the Belleville cemetery
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 38Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The Trucker
A trucker came into a truck stop cafeacute and placed his order He said lsquoI want three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boardsrsquo
The brand new blonde waitress not wanting to appear stupid went to the kitchen and said to the cook lsquoThis guy out there just ordered three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards What does he think this place is an auto parts storersquo
lsquoNorsquo the cook said lsquoThree flat tires mean three pancakes a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up and running boards are 2 slices of crisp bacon
lsquoOh OKrsquo said the blonde She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer
The trucker asked lsquoWhat are the beans for Blondiersquo
lsquoShe replied lsquoI thought while you were waiting for the flat tires headlights and running boards you might as well gas up
Two Nuts
Two boy scouts went on a nature hike in the hills picking hickory nuts along the way They soon filled their small pails and started to fill their pants and shirt pockets When they could hold no more nuts they started down the country road until they came across a cemetery One of the boys decided that would be a good place to stop and divide up the nuts
The two boys sat in the shade of a large oak tree and unloaded their pockets and buckets dumping all of the nuts in a large pile In the process two of the nuts rolled down near the road The boys then proceeded to divide up the nuts ldquoOne for you One for me One for you One for merdquo
As they were dividing the nuts another boy walking by the cemetery happened to hear them He looked into the cemetery but could not see the boys because they were hidden by the tree He hesitated a moment and then ran back to his house
ldquoFather fatherrdquo he yelled as he entered his house ldquoThe cemetery Come quickrdquo ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo the father asked ldquoNo time to explainrdquo the boy frantically panted ldquoFollow merdquo The boy and the father ran up the country road and stopped when they reached the cemetery They stood at the side of the road and listened for a few moments Then the father asked his son ldquowhatrsquos wrongrdquo
The son said ldquodo you hear that (he whispered)rdquo They both listened intently and heard the Scouts ldquoOne for me One for you One for me One for yourdquo
The boy then blurted out to his father ldquoThe devil and the God are dividing the soulsrdquo The father grinned but was silent A few moments later as the Scouts completed dividing out the nuts one Scout said to the other rdquo As soon as we get those two nuts down by the road wersquoll have them allrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 39Thoughts to Ponder
Cape Pine
Written by Krista Austin St Johnrsquos NLPictures taken by Krista Austin
My roots are on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in the tiny rural community of St Shottrsquos As a child I frequently heard older people talking very casually about encounters with ghosts both in St Shottrsquos and especially in neighbouring Cape Pine I emphasize the word ldquocasuallyrdquo because these ghost stories were not meant to frighten but to teach that there is but a thin veil between this world and the next and encounters with the other side should not scare you as such occurrences are simply the result of ldquosome poor soul in need of a prayerrdquo
The last weekend of September brought perfect weather for a road trip so my partner Mark and I took the opportunity to visit my family in St Shottrsquos As Mark had never been to Cape Pine we considered it a good excuse to do some off-road riding my Suzuki Vstrom and his Kawasaki Versys Cape Pine consists of a now-automated lighthouse and two houses that are vacant for most of the year Itrsquos the most southerly point in Newfoundland at about the same latitude as the northern
border of Italy Part of the ldquoGraveyard of the Atlanticrdquo the number of shipwrecks in the area in the early 19th Century led to the construction of the lighthouse in 1851
To get to Cape Pine you turn off the Irish Loop highway at St Shottrsquos and then travel along a gravel road for about 9km The road is in pretty good shape but loose in places When you reach Cape Pine yoursquore rewarded with spectacular scenery of barrens cliffs and ocean
After wandering around and taking some pictures we set off for the main road Things were going quite well until I heard a large rock hit the bottom of my bike Somehow I
instinctively pulled in the clutch and came to a stop It was only then that I realized that my bike was no longer running I turn the key off turn it back on put the bike in neutral and hit the starter Shersquos alive I hit the gear shift andhellipshe shut off ldquoWhat the amp$rdquo Mark instantly knew what had happened and his hunch was proven when he inspected the wire coming from the side stand Somehow the rock had cut the wire going to my side stand switch The problem I now had was that the bike thinks that the stand is down and cuts the power when the bike is shifted into gear Luckily for me Mark is a jack-of-all-trades and usually turns into McGyver when
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 40NL News
Continued on next Page
something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
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The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 42NL amp NB amp NS Events
ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
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Fads What a weird thing they are right I mean for those of us who spent some or many of our formative years in the 1980rsquos going to the mall lately can be almost a little traumatic
Friendship bracelets hammer pants
hairstyles and glasses frames are all over reminding us of Jr High or High school because itrsquos back in style (sorta) Giant flat brim ball caps (and leave the tags on them from the store yo) are hellip hmhellip why Donrsquot know
Those are however just examples in general The motorcycle industry is as guilty of creating and following fads as anyone and Irsquove noticed a few lately that just have me scratching my bald head Not just the ldquoblack on black lookrdquo thing hell thatrsquos been my favourite colour combination for decades same with the satin black look and the de-chromed look
As far as Irsquom concerned everyone else finally caught up on those ones However there are other things that Irsquom just not sure about ldquoBobbersrdquo that come from the factoryhellip WTF
How can it be a bobber if you havenrsquot taken anything off of it Isnrsquot that just going against the very definition of bobber And ldquofactory customrdquo Thatrsquos on par with ldquogovernment intelligencerdquo and ldquowell-known secretrdquo Itrsquos not ldquocustomrdquo if it comes from the factory like that
if you ask me It may be modified from the original base model but if someone else can buy exactly the same damn thing as I have I donrsquot have a true custom Irsquod even grant you that you have ldquopersonalizedrdquo it but not ldquocreated a customrdquohellip I leave that title to those who have actually done some work gotten a little dirty or at least sat for hours with the shop foreman or designer to create something thatrsquos original and one-of-a-kind
Now I see that there are some other things that are starting up that I sincerely wonder abouthellip like darksiding the front tire as well as the rear (great for drag bikes I guess) buying something called an ldquoadventurerdquo bike and never ever taking it anywhere but to and from work (thatrsquos just criminal and Irsquom a cruiser rider I shouldnrsquot even care but I do) or one of the most terrifying fads yet failing to offer any significantly different models for years at a time
Some manufacturers keep it fresh with a revamp of a popular model like Honda did with their new Goldwing bagger which has taken right off but some and Irsquom sad to say my beloved Kawi is right in the thick of it have been riding the laurels of the current lineup for a long time and failing to provide anything more than updated versions of the same models and that makes me sad Yes if they have something thatrsquos selling reliably and stands as popular and reliable well donrsquot fix it if it ainrsquot broke But you still have to come out with SOMEthing new here and there
Ural has this year with their ldquoGaucho Ramblerrdquo version of the classic Patrol model-
a new take on an old theme which gets us away from the look of a classic Soviet Army bike and introduces a very western theme including bright blue paint that would have been totally at home in the sixties or seventies and Navajo blankets for the sidecar rider Refreshingly Ural doesnrsquot want to capture the hipster market with this one theyrsquore going after a young market outdoorsy types who maybe do some ranching or farming even Now therersquos a demographic that hasnrsquot really been targeted by this industry
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So in spite of the sportbike loving writers who seem to think that all of us who ride cruisers are ldquoso last weekrdquo and want to jump on the next brightly colored plastic thing that jumps out of a crate Irsquom going to say forget whatrsquos ldquopopularrdquo and get something that speaks to you or create it out of that showroom darling you parked in the driveway last night
Tear something off build something and put it on put your MARK on that sucker buy a Kettenkrad motorcycle tank (that oughta shut up those who call all Glide models tankshellip wow) or a Hyanide or Baal ldquoall terrain motorcyclerdquo Color match your bike gear and helmet if you like it that way or mismatch it all if you decide itrsquos what you like Ignore the fads stomp on the trends express yourself
I am constantly surprised by the number of people who ride and refuse to actually be themselves uniquely what is this for if itrsquos not to be an expression of ldquomerdquo Paint a puce stripe down your tailpipe hang a raccoon tail off of your headlight or just add some
chrome Be YOU Buck trends Thatrsquos what I meant to say yeah ldquobuckrdquo the trends
Keep your own unique rubber side down
R Jeff LeGrand
CalgarySouthern Alberta CorrespondentThe Busted Knuckle ChroniclesBy Riders For Riders About Riders
Executive CommitteeThe Calgary Motorcycle Ride for Dad
National Chapter CoordinatorVulcan Riders Association of Canada
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Rockstar Energy Drink Takes Title Position with Canadian MX Nationals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - (October 14 2013 - Stouffville Ontario) Canadian Motosport Racing Corporation (CMRC) is pleased to announce the commencement of an agreement with Rockstar Energy Drink to become the title sponsor of the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals
I am very excited about the new relationship we have developed with Rockstar Energy Drink and I look forward to working closely with their team stated Mark Stallybrass CMRC President Our friends at Rockstar are very enthused about the sponsorship of this property and are anxious to promote series growth and attract a wider following of the Motocross Nationals and the Rockstar Energy
Drink line of beverages
The 22nd Annual Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals will expand to ten rounds in 2014 and will feature top Canadian and International Professional Motocross talent including returning champion Brett Metcalfe Bobby Kiniry Colton Facciotti and Tyler Medaglia in the premier MX1 class Plans are already underway to create more enthusiasm to catch the attention of an expanded fan base with new exciting attractions which will benefit the teams riders industry and most importantly the spectators
Rockstar is fired up to announce this partnership with the premiere motocross racing championship in Canada stated Dave Giancoulos Vice-President Canada Rockstar Inc I am hugely excited for this new alignment with a prestigious motocross championship which has made major strides in the past few years The level of competition has risen and with it so has the draw for new talent We believe the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals will be the most dynamic and exciting season to date
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Anything can happen child Anything can berdquo
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I love looking at old photographs I wont say it was a simpler time but it was a different life
Smiling faces from the past you wonder who the people are Was this an important day Were they gathering to
celebrate life and love someone birthday wedding graduation Was it a sombre day filled with heartache a forced smile for the future or was it to hint at that this too will pass
Many pictures of family friends standing in front of cars trucks and motorcycles and tractors Young children forced to stand proper optimistically looking forward to a future a day when this one would feel like a century ago if it were yesterday
There are pretty young girls rosy blushes on their cheeks even in the fading black and white photos Someone coming courting A time before she was a wife a mother a grandmother A time when she held someone world in her delicate hands How many hearts did she break before someone swept her away
There are the races Creased and folded Faded from an image the dust and smoke Small town excitement Dare devils reckless careless restless for the adrenaline they
craved The roar of the engines the roar of the crowds Wood dirt asphalt unforgiving barriers Man and machine slight of hand cheaters and champions pushing the sport pushing the competitors Tomorrow would be work but for that brief snapshot it was only the rush of speed and a pounding heart
-bad Uncle Monkey
bad Uncle Monkey amp SK EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 18
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ldquoSuccess is not final failure is not fatal it is the courage to continue that countsrdquo
Winston Churchill
Women in the Wind
I am interested in starting up a Women in the Wind (WITW) motorcycle chapter within Regina for lady riders and looking to find others who may have interest in joining as well To read about the history of WITW and see where other chapters are located the official national website is here httpwwwwomeninthewindorg This national motorcycle club has several chapters across Canada including Saskatoon Membership is open to all lady riders all makes and models of motorcycles and all levels of experience This is more about a bunch of ladies uniting to ride and socialize together
There is often an annual provincial rally and like this year (just last weekend) a bi-annual event that hosted over 200 lady riders from across Canada and the USA in Kannaskis AB at a first class eventconference Membership within WITW does not have to be exclusive you can belong to other riding groups and clubs as well If there are enough women who are interested in finding out how this would work whatrsquos involved etchellip we will set a date to connect over coffeedrinks and discuss Expressing interest by no means commits you to joining the club The Saskatoon chapter strongly supports the creation of a Regina chapter and would help us get things rolling If you are a lady and you ride and you have interest in finding out more please email me with your name and phone number and should we get enough
interest I will let you know the date to connect Gentleman if you know a lady rider that you think may be interested please pass this along Thank you in advance SincerelyShelly-Anne Shellyanne888gmailcomCell 306-501-5820
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Women in the Wind amp SK EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 19
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Midnight Lunch
The Canadian Legion of Riders And the Battlefords Jazz Society
Presents
Halloween Costume Bash featuring
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Date and Time Friday November 01 2013 at 800PM
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Would You Trade Your Bike For Sneakers
By Julie Malette (Mumbles) 1st CAV Sicily Supporter
1st Canadian Army Veterans (CAV) Motorcycle Unit members parked their
bikes on September 22nd and donned their sneakers to take part in the 2013 Canadian Army Run Patrick St-Pierre (Border) of Sicily Unit Jean-Claude Tremblay (JC) of Paardeberg Unit and President Phil Fisher (Fish) of Regalbuto Unit took part in the half-marathon while President Trevor Luten (Trev) of Paardeberg Unit completed the 5k run
In total 22000 members of both the public and the military registered to take part in the run this year This was the largest run thus far and is the fastest growing race in Canada The Canadian Army Run started in 2008 with 7000 participants as a chance for
troops to thank Canadians for their support while allowing Canadians to thank those who have served us both home and abroad The military theme dominated with displays of tanks trucks tents and equipment with music provided by a military band Soldiers at the finish line hung 2013 Canadian Army Run dog tags around participantrsquos necks as a keep-sake of the event
Master Warrant Officer Rob Clarke spoke of the ldquopride and comradeship to military and public alike with emotions of seeing ill and injuredrdquo as last year 115 handicapped participants came out to run walk or roll Proceeds of the 2013 Canadian Army Run go to benefit Soldier On and the Military Family Fund This will assist past and present members of the military and their families cope with their disabilities and unforeseen needs
CAV members also offered support with style arriving on their bikes handing out drinks to the participants all while displaying
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 23Support Our Troops
Table of Contents
23 mdash Support Our Troops24 mdash Soldiers of Suicide - SOT25 mdash Accident Victims Remembered26 mdash Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events27 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events28 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events29 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events30 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events31 mdash LWC News amp ON Events32 mdash LWC News amp International News33 mdash New Products34 mdash ON Events35 mdash Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events36 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events37 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame38 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame39 mdash Thoughts to Ponder40 mdash NL News41 mdash NL News42 mdash NL amp NB amp NS Events43 mdash Faith amp Motorcycles
Continued on next Page
their bikes with pride behind their hydration station It was a great day to ride with friends attend a great event and help out for a good cause
Congratulations to our CAV runners Now hang up those sneakers and put those riding boots back on
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 24Soldiers of Suicide - SOT
Remember the Soldiers Remember the soldiers who died over thereIn Dieppe Vimy and PasschendaeleSt Julien Ypres and Hill 62 They gave their lives for me and for you
They fought for our country against tyrannyShedding their blood so we could be free Brave soldiers and sailors and airmen were they Giving their all in lands far away
Remember the sailors who sailed the great seasBattling u-boats unseen enemy Protecting our service folk going to warKeeping danger away from our shores
Remember the airmen who took to the skiesTo defend us from enemyrsquos wilesRemember the fliers whose aircraft went down Their sleeping bodies may nersquoer be found
Remember our service folk from World War IlWho fought great battles for me and youIn England North Africa France ItalyHolland and Belgium those countries freed
Remember the merchant men bringing suppliesOrsquoer treacherous waters to the alliesLike our armed forces they gave life and limb Our memory of them must never dim
And then off to Korea our servicemen wentMore war where bone guts and lives were spent Then came Cyprus Suez and the Middle East With United Nations searching for peace
In Afghanistan now they fight Taliban To help rebuild a strange foreign landStill some return dead injured and maimed Canadians giving their best once again Reason I am the son of a career Royal Canadian Army (Dental Corp) officer Lt Col Laurence C Cameron Dad served Canada from 1939 until his retirement in 1959 His tour of duty during WWII took him to England Scotland France Belgium North Africa Sicily and Ortona While serving Canada the dental corps also served the RCN and the RCAF Following WWII Dad served on HMCS Magnificent HMCS Cornwallis HMCS Stadacona HMCS Shearwater RCAF Beaverbank Canadian Artillery Base Camp Shilo among other sites Much of this time was obviously away from his family This poem honours Canadian service men and wom-en who have served and who continue to serve our country with bravery and the families at home who love and understand the reasons for having to be apart for ex-tended periods of time some until eternity Permisssion is granted to Veterans Affairs Canada to publish this work without rec-ompense to the author
Robert J Cameron -November 5 2009 72Halifax Nova Scotia
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ldquoThis life is what you make it No matter what youre going to mess up
sometimes its a universal truth But the good part is you get to decide
how youre going to mess it up Girls will be your friends - theyll act like it anyway
But just remember some come some go The ones that stay with you through
everything - theyre your true best friends Dont let go of them Also remember
sisters make the best friends in the world As for lovers well
theyll come and go too And baby I hate to say it
most of them - actually pretty much all of them are going to break your heart but you cant give up because if you
give up youll never find your soulmate Youll never find that half who makes you whole and that goes for everything Just
because you fail once doesnt mean youre gonna fail at
everything Keep trying hold on and always always always believe in yourself
because if you dont then who will sweetie So keep your head high
keep your chin up and most importantly keep smiling because lifes a beautiful thing and
theres so much to smile aboutrdquo
Marilyn Monroe
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 25Accident Victims Remembered
Do you ever sing
Phrases of songs spin off from random thoughts The meanings can be deep obscure melancholy hopeful
The lyrics haunt me follow me chase
me by day amp often play me to sleep at night
My world has always been ruled by melodyHow some do not Cannot seem to take lyrics to heart is a mystery to me how do they not feel the poignancy The laughter The heartache The passion
How can one not have renewed hope amp faith when the words amp tune resonate within your soul as if theyd be spoken to you by a loverOr one who would beOr once was
How can they not feel the music inside their chest amp notice their bodies move faster or slower
When you are by yourself amp on the road do not certain songs Plead for release Do you hum the verses you are not knowing amp Belt out the ones you do
Do you not notice the rhythm of the motor or the tires on the roadDo the passing cars or guardrails not
accentuate the beatDoes riding make you happy enough to singHave you forgotten howDoes it not make you smile
Just wonderingdo you ever sing Even just a little
LaterKate B
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 26Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events
Is it Time to Re-Tire
Did I mention that already Sorry this time Irsquom actually talking bike tires
After getting back from Red Wing this summer I decided to get some new tires The last set was installed in July 2011 and I had put 26000 km on them They were starting to show the miles and were getting a little too close to the wear bars Irsquove run tires too far before and thatrsquos never a safe thing to do So for the sake of a couple of thousand kilometers itrsquos not worth the risk of blowing a tire
But which tire to choose There are as manyopinions as to the proper tire to run as there are riders
Quite often over years of riding each rider will settle on a tire brand that they like to ride on and will stick with it However
what makes choosing a tire difficult is that every bike handles and ldquofeelsrdquo different on different tire brands So depending on the number of miles a rider covers each year will determine how often they have to buy new tires and how often they get to try a different manufacturerrsquos tire
For a few years there I was running through a set of tires every summer Thatrsquos a lot of riding but I sure was having a great time The upshot to this was that I got to try a couple of different tire brands on my bike
The first couple of sets were Dunlops and they were okay but I didnrsquot quite like the way the bike ldquofeltrdquo running on these It just didnrsquot quite hold the road as I thought it should and didnrsquot seem to hold corners well either
So then I tried a pair of Bridgestones and Irsquove got to tell you that ndash for my bike ndash that was the scariest set of tires Irsquove ever ridden on The bike actually felt scary with that set of tires It followed every crack or road snake that it could find making it wander and jerk
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 27Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Robertrsquos Aimless RamblingsOctober 2013 Newspaper
back and forth on the road and corners were even worse I couldnrsquot wait for that set of tires to wear out
After that I went looking for something a little better so I decided to try a set of Avon Venom X
The difference was incredible and immediate It was like these tires were designed for my bike
The bike ran smoother on the road tracked perfectly and cornered with a smoothness that Irsquod never felt before There was no more having to guess what the bike would do every time it hit a crack or bump in the road it now tracked perfectly true What a pleasure it was to ride It was like being on a brand new bike
So consequently Irsquove stuck with Avonrsquos for my bike and couldnrsquot be happier A lot of riders like their Metzeler tires you hear a lot of good things about them Irsquove been tempted to try a set but Irsquom happy with the way the bike runs on Avonrsquos so why mess with a good thing
I guess the bottom line in tires is find a tire that runs well for your bike and your riding style and enjoy your time out on the road
ldquoLife is like riding a bicycle To keep your balance you must keep movingrdquo
Albert Einstein
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 28Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Duncan and Dave M conquering the Dragon
JampJ MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET
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10 am ndash 3 pm135 Queen St Rodney ON
Located approx 35 mins from London and Chatham 1 hr from Windsor or Woodstock5 mins off Hwy 401 exit at Furnival Road
exit 129 Towards Rodney take a left at the crossroads Queens Line and Furnival Rd
Community Center is down on the left
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10x10 Spaces $40 Table Spaces $25 Set up time 8am-10am
Book early to save a spotGeneral Admission $5 Children under 12
Free with a parentFood and refreshments available
Proper Braking
I was asked recently by a friend who just purchased his first bike what is the most important safety tip you can give me I thought for a second and answered learning how to use your brakes He looked at me as if I were kidding him Whats to it he said ya just stomp and squeeze just like in your car
Thats the problem I said Too many riders believe that and coincidentally bikers crash way to often Youve all heard the story about the guy who had to lay er down because somebody pulled out in front of him
What that actually means is he panicked locked the rear tire and the bike slid on the ground and stopped when it hit the vehicle or just before it hit the vehicle In either case the rider crashed in an attempt to avoid a crash
Ninety percent of the time if the rider had braked properly in that situation he would never have struck the vehicle
So the question is how do I minimize my chances of crashing into something The answer is simple Practice emergency maximum braking But first theres a couple of things you need to know Number 1 The
front brake is 70 of your braking force Due to that fact you must put more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake If you happen to lock the front tire you must release it immediately then reapply it Squeeze the front brake dont grab it If you lock the rear tire dont release it If you do theres a good chance you will high side
With a motorcycle you can still steer when the rear tire is locked and sliding You must also remember that the motorcycle must be straight up when performing maximum braking This is not to say that you cant brake with the bike leaned over in a turn you can lightly brake with both brakes in that situation but maximum braking must be done with the bike straight up
The point is you must learn to modulate your brakes to keep from locking them and the only way to do that is to practice Keep repeating to yourself front brake front brake That will assist you in putting more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake
You should practice maximum braking from whatever speed you normally ride I guarantee your bike will react differently when braking hard at 80mph than at 30mph If you practice then in an emergency situation you
will revert to your training rather than dumb luck The only other alternative is to buy a bike with anti-lock brakes just remember even with anti-lock brakes the bike still has to be straight up to perform maximum braking
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 29Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Please tell ldquoMotormanrdquo Belt Drive Betty sent you to receive
your $500 discount
Till next month ride safe and get some practice in
A word of thanks to all the riders who have bought my Ride Like a Pro video and for all the positive reviews received I truly appreciate all the support and just remember always apply the techniques I show you in the video every single time you ride
You can call our toll free number and order the video with your mastercard or visa Dr Donna or myself will be happy to take your order You can order by calling 1-866-868-7433 It will be the best motorcycle accessory you can buy for you or a friend
You can also pick up my Ride Like a Pro Video at the following dealers in the Tampa Bay area BMW of Tampa Bay on Gunn Highway or Action Honda in Hudson Ride Safe
Copyright 2009 Jerry ldquoMotormanrdquo Palladinowwwridelikeaprocom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 30Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
2013 Ride for MS Thank You Riders
What a great ride It started out pretty gloomy but the rain held out Many thanks to all of those who bit the bullet and took a chance that it would stay clear and it did
Thanks to the Knights of Columbus - South Windsor for a fantastic buffet dinner Wayne Wilson amp James Ridout from the White Nights-EMS for being there in case we needed them
To all the sponsors and contributors for the beautiful door and auction prizes thank you And finally to the many volunteers who make this Ride for MS event possible Kathy Iacovone who won the 50 Plasma TV Congrats Kathy
The Top Fundraiser bringing in the most pledges this year was Mike Lucier The Top 3 Fundraisers that brought in the most pledges for the last 5 years are 1 Kathy Iacovone 2 Gail Lucier-Nantais and 3 Mile Lucier ~~ GREAT JOB ~~
The 5th Annual Ride for MS brought in over $8000 to be given to the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) to help subsidize the purchase of special equipment such as wheelchairs wheelchair batteries walkers and other equipment as needed by those in our community with MS
Shar Good - Lone Wolf Clubhouse
THOUSANDS OF BIKERS ROAR INTOWASHINGTON DC TO PROTEST
Two Million Bikers rally suited up to protest theMillions of Americans March Against Fear
Bikers opposing a Muslim rally took over Washington DC on the morning of September 11th Thousands of motorcyclists roared into the nationrsquos capital for the Two Million Bikers Rallymdashas the nation observed moments of silence to honor the victims of the 911 terror attacksmdashintent on drowning out an event originally titled the Million Muslim March The Million Muslim March changed its name to the Million American March Against Fear (MAMF) but that did not change the bikersrsquo minds
Authorities denied the accusations noting that permits are not needed to rally in the capital MAMF the rally opposed by the bikers began on the National Mall just after 12pmmdashright as the bikers began to circle the area With many streets surrounding the rally closed off to traffic the bikers were not able to get to the rally of their disdain
A historic event for solidarity of humanity to establish peace harmony and justice is how MAMF described their rally organized by the American Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC)
The riders did make their presence felt though with clusters of motorcycles circling the surrounding blocks as MAMFrsquos speakers and organizers tried to rally
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 31LWC News amp ON Events
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Explaining that American-Muslims lsquostand with America against terrorismrsquo speaker Ruby Sous said ldquowe want to stand here in solidarity with the American people against hate and violencerdquo Christian protestors who showed up to protest against the Muslim rallymdashin addition to the motorcycled masses shouted back lsquoyou picked the wrong dayrsquo Throughout all this motorcycles could be seen circling coursing and revving their way around the rally
Attendees tried to hold a moment of silence but all they heard were revving motorcyclesThough not quite as large as the name would suggest there were several thousand motorcyclists in attendance stretching at least one-third of a mile long as they rumbled down suburban highways according to reports
MAMF also did not exactly live up to its name with only a few dozen supporters showing up Several speakers also railed against conspiracy theories American soldiers in the Middle East and other fringe topics They were outnumbered by the throngs of park police and counter-demonstrators on hand according to reports
Chopper
NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE
October 2013 - - The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum amp Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2014 Hall of Fame and the 2014 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame
Individuals organizations and businesses considered for induction into the Hall of Fame will have made a positive and significant impact on motorcycling Individuals considered for the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will have made a significant impact through their work in grassroots rights efforts
The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors the men and women who have dedicated much of their lives to improving promoting and advancing our great sport and lifestyle
The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the sacrifices individuals across the nation and world have made to protect the rights of motorcyclists through their efforts in the political arena and in grassroots
motorcyclists rights organizations Anyone who knows of a deserving individual can help the museum recognize these exceptional and deserving people by sending in a nomination
Nomination forms must be accompanied by credentials which explain why an individual should be considered for induction Please keep in mind that while their achievements may be outstanding not everyone knows it A comprehensive overview of their accomplishments is necessary to make an informed and educated decision Biographical info newspaper articles historical documents etc may be submitted Credentials should be no longer than five pages long including nomination form
Anyone interested in submitting a nomination form can download the Hall of Fame Nomination form online at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-manager14-Nomination-Formdoc
The Freedom Fighters nomination form is available at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-managerFFHoF-Nomination-Formdoc or you can request a nomination form by phoning the Museum 6053472001 or emailing infosturgismuseumcom
Nominations must be received by the Museum no later than January 10 2014 Individuals chosen for induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will be honored at the annual induction breakfast ceremony on Wednesday August 6 2014
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 32LWC News amp International News
Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags - Pro Riders Marketing Press
Announcement
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper HouseGTO Stretched SaddlebagsRetail $99595
Philadelphia PA - Just outside the ldquocity of brotherly loverdquo is a business that is so cool it
canrsquot be described within the confines of this press release You will have to go to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom to see what I mean
Here we are introducing a new division of the company which is the ldquoFiberglass Manufacturing Divisionrdquo
The first parts to come of the line are the Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags American made super strong and with top flight construction they fit like a glove on any
1993-2013 Harley Davidson Bagger model They are available with exhaust cutouts on both sides one side or none at all depending on your exhaust system
Stretched with a cool speedline design to make even a stock bagger pop with that custom look Shown painted
Dealer and distributor programs are available For further details contact Joe Distefano at proridersmarketingsbcglobalnet P-319-389-0798 or F-866-205-2422For retail sales got to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom
To see these cool bags many great custom bikes and meet Johnny Mac in person while in Daytona at Biketoberfest go to the Strip Club Choppers RoadHousesee below
About Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House is a house of services We specialize in fiberglass products ground up custom motorcycle builds and more Our 47000 sq ft building contains our fabrication area showroom fiberglass production area and 2500 sq ft photo video studio (Elite Studios) we create amp maintain our own websites in house In addition we provide creative services work (photoshop photography) etc Founded in 1999 we have grown through the years from a garage builder to a full service
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Continued on next Page
Above Johnny Mac with raw set of GTO Bags as seen at the Indian Larry Block party
The Christmas Motorcycle Show (CMS) is the YEAR END Motorcycle Show for the Motorcycle Rider A place that you can buy gifts for your hard to buy for Rider
We have something for everyone at CMS with all the latest in the motorcycle industry from motorcycles to appeal to gifts to motorcycle art and First Nations art as well
Each booth will have sale items on hand while they last You will see custom bikes along with best in street bikes competing for cash prizes
See race bikes and talk to racers If you are looking to join a riders group CMS is the place to be this Remembrance Day weekend We will have cash prizes for the Best in Show in Best Christmas Decorated Bike ldquoBest Custom Bikerdquo Best Overseas Custom Best Motorcycle Artrdquo Best Scooter and Best Vintage with a tribute to theldquo Isle Of Man We will also have a Swap Meet on Sunday
For the cultural rider and passenger we will have a Motorcycle ARTSHOW where we will have arts and crafts made by riders for riders We will also have a First Nations Arts and cultural display and sale as wellThe National ldquoThank You Veterans Toy Driverdquo is a way for the motorcycling community
get involved in a program that helps military families at Christmas Our organisation associated groups and you can and will gather and distribute toys for our veterans families at bases across Canada (as far as our toy donations last)
This is not a hand out but a way for Riders to say to our soldiers and especially their families that we appreciate everything they go through to keep their family unit together If we can help by supplying a present or two under the Christmas Tree this year and make a kid happy at Christmashellipwhy not
How can you help You can get involved by mailing an unwrapped gift for a kid from 6 months old to 16 years old to the address on our website If you can talk to your friends andor group and get a few toys together that would be great As you know CASH is king and if you can make a cash donation for the truck and fuel to deliver the toys to bases across Canada that would be very helpful If you cannot make it to the show and would like to help anyway please go to our PayPal account and donate the price of admission of $15+ into the show AS A DONATION for the cause at friendsofveteranscom Or please contact our office at fovcanadagmailcom
facility within a creative environment we excel and our customers are 100 satisfied Location915 Ray AvenueCroydon Pa 19021267-878-9046 GM Jack Mcintyrecell 610-636-5848jackbikerpicsorg As always your continued support of our clients and Pro Riders Marketing is sincerely appreciated
If you need further information to facilitate use of this PR or for any reason please feel free to contact me anytime 247
Thank you again for your continued support
Best Regards Joe Distefano wwwproridersmarketingcom Pro Riders Marketing Promotional Productswwwprmpromocom phone 319-389-0798 fax 866-205-2422proridersmarketingsbc-globalnet
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 34New Products amp ON Events
Folks yesterday Wounded Warriors Canada launched a very exciting innovative event The WWC Battlefield Bike Ride 2014 will raise funds for PTSD service animal programs The ride will last 5 - 15 June Juno Beach - Vimy
Commencing on the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings This ride will be a bucket list experience not only will we cycle in our forefathers footsteps we will take in all that rural France has to offer Frankly I am getting tired of hearing that Vets are paying upwards to $25k for a service dog To my mind some of the folks that supply dogs are war profiteers We do not charge a thin dime to any Vet in need of this great tool to fight the demons of PTSD
The need is great as we all know Now before we digress into VAC should pay for them You are right That said we need to prove it works this will take time In the interim we need to help those that need this type of help I would ask that you go to our web site wwwwoundedwarriorsca for details etc
Please consider joining us in an incredible journey You will find the ask is modest and quite doable no matter if you fundraise or pay it all yourself or a combination of both Raised fund are tax deductible Finally please forward to all your FB friends We are looking for 200 riders to ride for the 158 fallen Honour the fallen help the living
Wayne JohnstonFounderWounded Warriors Canada
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 35Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events
DAVE SEHL TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the seventh member of the class of 2013 Dave Sehl will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
First in Canada as a privateer and then in the US on the Harley-Davidson factory team for a few shining years Dave Sehl ruled the half-mile dirt tracks like few others
Daversquos first success came in ice racing in 1966 when he won the CMA junior 500 national championship In lsquo67 he was Canadarsquos top half-mile dirt track competitor in
the senior class repeating the win in lsquo68 as an expert He topped that in 1969 winning on the ice again as an expert and taking the CMA No 1 plate in dirt track
An AMA national victory in 1970 provided Dave with a huge boost and three weeks later Dave won again this time another half-mile in Columbus Ohio He was on a roll and over a five-year spell he won Louisville three times ldquoIt was a nice trackrdquo he says in retrospect ldquoBig and smooth and nobody got in your wayrdquo Over a five-year span Dave was on the Louisville podium all five times
Perseverance and talent were rewarded and
in 1971 Dave placed fifth overall in AMA standings-his best year At the same time his dominance of Canadian racing continued and Dave took the CMA championships in 250 and 750 cc half-mile dirt track in 1970 and lsquo73
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International
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Continued on next Page
Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC)
Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
DON HADDOW TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the sixth member of the class of 2013 Don Haddow will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
Don Haddow credits his lifelong passion for motorsports to a childhood Christmas present from an aunt ldquoThrills of the Speedwayrdquo This led to a life-long love for riding and racing with much success
At the age of 26 Don bought a new Triumph T100R and was rewarded with the 1957 Canadian championship in the expert class at Harewood Acres near Jarvis Ont A few
weeks later he placed second in the 25-lap final of the BEMC Indian Summer Trophy Races These wins launched Donrsquos career
Late in the season in 1961 Don rode Oscar Liebmannrsquos hand-built BMW Rennsport special at Harewood and narrowly beat Al Johnson on a Norton Manx to win the Indian Summer Trophy Race
In 1962 Don received a first class award in the Canadian winter rally and competed in sports car hillclimbs in the legendary Jordan Special a home-built car with alcohol-fuelled Vincent engine It was invariably the fastest machine on the hill regularly defeated Ludwig Heimrath in his Porsches and still holds the hill records at Hockley Valley and Rattlesnake Point
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and
ldquoFinish each day and be done with it You have done what you could
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in forget them as soon as you can Tomorrow is a new day You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be
encumbered with your old nonsenserdquo
Ralph Waldo Emerson
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 37Motorcycle Hall of Fame
Continued on next Page
promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in To-ronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motor-cyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
GEORGE PEPPER TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE HALL
OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to honour pioneering motorcycle racer George Pepper as an Historical Inductee at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga
Ontario
George Pepper was the pride of Belleville Ont and one of Canadarsquos most naturally talented motorcycle racers of the prewar era He was an exceptional rider with successes in Canada the United States and England With the outbreak of the Second World War he became a pilot in the Royal Air Force and was decorated for bravery before his life was cut short by a plane crash on a test flight in 1942
In 1936 George rocketed to fame when his home town hosted its first road race through the streets the Canadian championship 200 held in Belleville It drew 35 entries from star riders such as Madison Sale Bruce Venier and Tony Miller from Toronto Bob Sparks and Elwood Stillwell from Windsor and Americans Babe Tancrede and Ben Campanale on factory-backed Harley-Davidsons Nearly all the Canadian entrants rode British makes such as BSA Norton and Rudge The starter was Toronto motorcycle dealer Percy McBride and a crowd estimated at 20000 lined the streets to watch
Georgersquos abilities were soon noticed abroad and he and several Canadian racers were persuaded to compete in the English speedway leagues Racingrsquos popularity in England dwarfed the Belleville crowds drawing up to 60000 spectators in an evening
When war was declared in September 1939 George immediately enlisted working first in a factory building Spitfire aircraft and in September 1941 becoming a commissioned pilot in the Royal Air Force He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross but only weeks
later on Nov 17 1942 he and his crew were all killed during a daylight test flight in which the plane went into a spin from which it could not recover His ashes were returned to Canada and buried in the Belleville cemetery
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 38Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The Trucker
A trucker came into a truck stop cafeacute and placed his order He said lsquoI want three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boardsrsquo
The brand new blonde waitress not wanting to appear stupid went to the kitchen and said to the cook lsquoThis guy out there just ordered three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards What does he think this place is an auto parts storersquo
lsquoNorsquo the cook said lsquoThree flat tires mean three pancakes a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up and running boards are 2 slices of crisp bacon
lsquoOh OKrsquo said the blonde She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer
The trucker asked lsquoWhat are the beans for Blondiersquo
lsquoShe replied lsquoI thought while you were waiting for the flat tires headlights and running boards you might as well gas up
Two Nuts
Two boy scouts went on a nature hike in the hills picking hickory nuts along the way They soon filled their small pails and started to fill their pants and shirt pockets When they could hold no more nuts they started down the country road until they came across a cemetery One of the boys decided that would be a good place to stop and divide up the nuts
The two boys sat in the shade of a large oak tree and unloaded their pockets and buckets dumping all of the nuts in a large pile In the process two of the nuts rolled down near the road The boys then proceeded to divide up the nuts ldquoOne for you One for me One for you One for merdquo
As they were dividing the nuts another boy walking by the cemetery happened to hear them He looked into the cemetery but could not see the boys because they were hidden by the tree He hesitated a moment and then ran back to his house
ldquoFather fatherrdquo he yelled as he entered his house ldquoThe cemetery Come quickrdquo ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo the father asked ldquoNo time to explainrdquo the boy frantically panted ldquoFollow merdquo The boy and the father ran up the country road and stopped when they reached the cemetery They stood at the side of the road and listened for a few moments Then the father asked his son ldquowhatrsquos wrongrdquo
The son said ldquodo you hear that (he whispered)rdquo They both listened intently and heard the Scouts ldquoOne for me One for you One for me One for yourdquo
The boy then blurted out to his father ldquoThe devil and the God are dividing the soulsrdquo The father grinned but was silent A few moments later as the Scouts completed dividing out the nuts one Scout said to the other rdquo As soon as we get those two nuts down by the road wersquoll have them allrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 39Thoughts to Ponder
Cape Pine
Written by Krista Austin St Johnrsquos NLPictures taken by Krista Austin
My roots are on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in the tiny rural community of St Shottrsquos As a child I frequently heard older people talking very casually about encounters with ghosts both in St Shottrsquos and especially in neighbouring Cape Pine I emphasize the word ldquocasuallyrdquo because these ghost stories were not meant to frighten but to teach that there is but a thin veil between this world and the next and encounters with the other side should not scare you as such occurrences are simply the result of ldquosome poor soul in need of a prayerrdquo
The last weekend of September brought perfect weather for a road trip so my partner Mark and I took the opportunity to visit my family in St Shottrsquos As Mark had never been to Cape Pine we considered it a good excuse to do some off-road riding my Suzuki Vstrom and his Kawasaki Versys Cape Pine consists of a now-automated lighthouse and two houses that are vacant for most of the year Itrsquos the most southerly point in Newfoundland at about the same latitude as the northern
border of Italy Part of the ldquoGraveyard of the Atlanticrdquo the number of shipwrecks in the area in the early 19th Century led to the construction of the lighthouse in 1851
To get to Cape Pine you turn off the Irish Loop highway at St Shottrsquos and then travel along a gravel road for about 9km The road is in pretty good shape but loose in places When you reach Cape Pine yoursquore rewarded with spectacular scenery of barrens cliffs and ocean
After wandering around and taking some pictures we set off for the main road Things were going quite well until I heard a large rock hit the bottom of my bike Somehow I
instinctively pulled in the clutch and came to a stop It was only then that I realized that my bike was no longer running I turn the key off turn it back on put the bike in neutral and hit the starter Shersquos alive I hit the gear shift andhellipshe shut off ldquoWhat the amp$rdquo Mark instantly knew what had happened and his hunch was proven when he inspected the wire coming from the side stand Somehow the rock had cut the wire going to my side stand switch The problem I now had was that the bike thinks that the stand is down and cuts the power when the bike is shifted into gear Luckily for me Mark is a jack-of-all-trades and usually turns into McGyver when
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 40NL News
Continued on next Page
something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
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The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 42NL amp NB amp NS Events
ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
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So in spite of the sportbike loving writers who seem to think that all of us who ride cruisers are ldquoso last weekrdquo and want to jump on the next brightly colored plastic thing that jumps out of a crate Irsquom going to say forget whatrsquos ldquopopularrdquo and get something that speaks to you or create it out of that showroom darling you parked in the driveway last night
Tear something off build something and put it on put your MARK on that sucker buy a Kettenkrad motorcycle tank (that oughta shut up those who call all Glide models tankshellip wow) or a Hyanide or Baal ldquoall terrain motorcyclerdquo Color match your bike gear and helmet if you like it that way or mismatch it all if you decide itrsquos what you like Ignore the fads stomp on the trends express yourself
I am constantly surprised by the number of people who ride and refuse to actually be themselves uniquely what is this for if itrsquos not to be an expression of ldquomerdquo Paint a puce stripe down your tailpipe hang a raccoon tail off of your headlight or just add some
chrome Be YOU Buck trends Thatrsquos what I meant to say yeah ldquobuckrdquo the trends
Keep your own unique rubber side down
R Jeff LeGrand
CalgarySouthern Alberta CorrespondentThe Busted Knuckle ChroniclesBy Riders For Riders About Riders
Executive CommitteeThe Calgary Motorcycle Ride for Dad
National Chapter CoordinatorVulcan Riders Association of Canada
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beltdrivebettyblogspotcomPair-A-Dice TrikesThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 15
Rockstar Energy Drink Takes Title Position with Canadian MX Nationals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - (October 14 2013 - Stouffville Ontario) Canadian Motosport Racing Corporation (CMRC) is pleased to announce the commencement of an agreement with Rockstar Energy Drink to become the title sponsor of the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals
I am very excited about the new relationship we have developed with Rockstar Energy Drink and I look forward to working closely with their team stated Mark Stallybrass CMRC President Our friends at Rockstar are very enthused about the sponsorship of this property and are anxious to promote series growth and attract a wider following of the Motocross Nationals and the Rockstar Energy
Drink line of beverages
The 22nd Annual Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals will expand to ten rounds in 2014 and will feature top Canadian and International Professional Motocross talent including returning champion Brett Metcalfe Bobby Kiniry Colton Facciotti and Tyler Medaglia in the premier MX1 class Plans are already underway to create more enthusiasm to catch the attention of an expanded fan base with new exciting attractions which will benefit the teams riders industry and most importantly the spectators
Rockstar is fired up to announce this partnership with the premiere motocross racing championship in Canada stated Dave Giancoulos Vice-President Canada Rockstar Inc I am hugely excited for this new alignment with a prestigious motocross championship which has made major strides in the past few years The level of competition has risen and with it so has the draw for new talent We believe the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals will be the most dynamic and exciting season to date
The series will commence the first weekend of June and will visit five provinces over a span of twelve weeks to conclude in August Complete details of the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals will be released in the coming months For additional information contact CMRC at (905) 642-5607 or e-mail infocmrcracingcom
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Sports amp AB EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 16
Sports amp AB EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 17
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ldquoListen to the mustnts child Listen to the donts
Listen to the shouldnts the impossibles the wonts
Listen to the never haves then listen close to me
Anything can happen child Anything can berdquo
Shel Silverstein
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I love looking at old photographs I wont say it was a simpler time but it was a different life
Smiling faces from the past you wonder who the people are Was this an important day Were they gathering to
celebrate life and love someone birthday wedding graduation Was it a sombre day filled with heartache a forced smile for the future or was it to hint at that this too will pass
Many pictures of family friends standing in front of cars trucks and motorcycles and tractors Young children forced to stand proper optimistically looking forward to a future a day when this one would feel like a century ago if it were yesterday
There are pretty young girls rosy blushes on their cheeks even in the fading black and white photos Someone coming courting A time before she was a wife a mother a grandmother A time when she held someone world in her delicate hands How many hearts did she break before someone swept her away
There are the races Creased and folded Faded from an image the dust and smoke Small town excitement Dare devils reckless careless restless for the adrenaline they
craved The roar of the engines the roar of the crowds Wood dirt asphalt unforgiving barriers Man and machine slight of hand cheaters and champions pushing the sport pushing the competitors Tomorrow would be work but for that brief snapshot it was only the rush of speed and a pounding heart
-bad Uncle Monkey
bad Uncle Monkey amp SK EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 18
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ldquoSuccess is not final failure is not fatal it is the courage to continue that countsrdquo
Winston Churchill
Women in the Wind
I am interested in starting up a Women in the Wind (WITW) motorcycle chapter within Regina for lady riders and looking to find others who may have interest in joining as well To read about the history of WITW and see where other chapters are located the official national website is here httpwwwwomeninthewindorg This national motorcycle club has several chapters across Canada including Saskatoon Membership is open to all lady riders all makes and models of motorcycles and all levels of experience This is more about a bunch of ladies uniting to ride and socialize together
There is often an annual provincial rally and like this year (just last weekend) a bi-annual event that hosted over 200 lady riders from across Canada and the USA in Kannaskis AB at a first class eventconference Membership within WITW does not have to be exclusive you can belong to other riding groups and clubs as well If there are enough women who are interested in finding out how this would work whatrsquos involved etchellip we will set a date to connect over coffeedrinks and discuss Expressing interest by no means commits you to joining the club The Saskatoon chapter strongly supports the creation of a Regina chapter and would help us get things rolling If you are a lady and you ride and you have interest in finding out more please email me with your name and phone number and should we get enough
interest I will let you know the date to connect Gentleman if you know a lady rider that you think may be interested please pass this along Thank you in advance SincerelyShelly-Anne Shellyanne888gmailcomCell 306-501-5820
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O u r R i d e r F r i e n d l y P h o n e B o o k a n d r e s o u r c e s f o r t h e b u s i n e s s e s o f t h e R i d e r F r i e n d l y B u s i n e s s A s s o c i a t i o n w w w r i d e r f r i e n d l y c a
Women in the Wind amp SK EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 19
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Midnight Lunch
The Canadian Legion of Riders And the Battlefords Jazz Society
Presents
Halloween Costume Bash featuring
the Barons of Buckingham
Date and Time Friday November 01 2013 at 800PM
Place Sloan room the Royal Canadian Legion Br70 North Battleford
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Did you know we have motorcycle puzzles in the Forum section of the website Well we do and theyrsquore fun
We take random motorcycle-themed photos from the interwebs and use our puzzle software to create puzzles for our members to put together
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Rider Friendly Business Association The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 22
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Would You Trade Your Bike For Sneakers
By Julie Malette (Mumbles) 1st CAV Sicily Supporter
1st Canadian Army Veterans (CAV) Motorcycle Unit members parked their
bikes on September 22nd and donned their sneakers to take part in the 2013 Canadian Army Run Patrick St-Pierre (Border) of Sicily Unit Jean-Claude Tremblay (JC) of Paardeberg Unit and President Phil Fisher (Fish) of Regalbuto Unit took part in the half-marathon while President Trevor Luten (Trev) of Paardeberg Unit completed the 5k run
In total 22000 members of both the public and the military registered to take part in the run this year This was the largest run thus far and is the fastest growing race in Canada The Canadian Army Run started in 2008 with 7000 participants as a chance for
troops to thank Canadians for their support while allowing Canadians to thank those who have served us both home and abroad The military theme dominated with displays of tanks trucks tents and equipment with music provided by a military band Soldiers at the finish line hung 2013 Canadian Army Run dog tags around participantrsquos necks as a keep-sake of the event
Master Warrant Officer Rob Clarke spoke of the ldquopride and comradeship to military and public alike with emotions of seeing ill and injuredrdquo as last year 115 handicapped participants came out to run walk or roll Proceeds of the 2013 Canadian Army Run go to benefit Soldier On and the Military Family Fund This will assist past and present members of the military and their families cope with their disabilities and unforeseen needs
CAV members also offered support with style arriving on their bikes handing out drinks to the participants all while displaying
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 23Support Our Troops
Table of Contents
23 mdash Support Our Troops24 mdash Soldiers of Suicide - SOT25 mdash Accident Victims Remembered26 mdash Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events27 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events28 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events29 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events30 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events31 mdash LWC News amp ON Events32 mdash LWC News amp International News33 mdash New Products34 mdash ON Events35 mdash Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events36 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events37 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame38 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame39 mdash Thoughts to Ponder40 mdash NL News41 mdash NL News42 mdash NL amp NB amp NS Events43 mdash Faith amp Motorcycles
Continued on next Page
their bikes with pride behind their hydration station It was a great day to ride with friends attend a great event and help out for a good cause
Congratulations to our CAV runners Now hang up those sneakers and put those riding boots back on
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 24Soldiers of Suicide - SOT
Remember the Soldiers Remember the soldiers who died over thereIn Dieppe Vimy and PasschendaeleSt Julien Ypres and Hill 62 They gave their lives for me and for you
They fought for our country against tyrannyShedding their blood so we could be free Brave soldiers and sailors and airmen were they Giving their all in lands far away
Remember the sailors who sailed the great seasBattling u-boats unseen enemy Protecting our service folk going to warKeeping danger away from our shores
Remember the airmen who took to the skiesTo defend us from enemyrsquos wilesRemember the fliers whose aircraft went down Their sleeping bodies may nersquoer be found
Remember our service folk from World War IlWho fought great battles for me and youIn England North Africa France ItalyHolland and Belgium those countries freed
Remember the merchant men bringing suppliesOrsquoer treacherous waters to the alliesLike our armed forces they gave life and limb Our memory of them must never dim
And then off to Korea our servicemen wentMore war where bone guts and lives were spent Then came Cyprus Suez and the Middle East With United Nations searching for peace
In Afghanistan now they fight Taliban To help rebuild a strange foreign landStill some return dead injured and maimed Canadians giving their best once again Reason I am the son of a career Royal Canadian Army (Dental Corp) officer Lt Col Laurence C Cameron Dad served Canada from 1939 until his retirement in 1959 His tour of duty during WWII took him to England Scotland France Belgium North Africa Sicily and Ortona While serving Canada the dental corps also served the RCN and the RCAF Following WWII Dad served on HMCS Magnificent HMCS Cornwallis HMCS Stadacona HMCS Shearwater RCAF Beaverbank Canadian Artillery Base Camp Shilo among other sites Much of this time was obviously away from his family This poem honours Canadian service men and wom-en who have served and who continue to serve our country with bravery and the families at home who love and understand the reasons for having to be apart for ex-tended periods of time some until eternity Permisssion is granted to Veterans Affairs Canada to publish this work without rec-ompense to the author
Robert J Cameron -November 5 2009 72Halifax Nova Scotia
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FUNDRAISING FOR SOS PROJECT By the non profit organization HONOUR OUR CANADIAN SOLDIERS
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(Objectif est pour la fin mai 2013) 2 DEacuteDIEacute UN ARBRE AU CIMETIEgraveRE MILITAIRE NATIONAL DE BEECHWOOD A OTTAWA (Objectif est pour la fin septembre mais la commande pour la plaque doit eecirctre fait par la fin juin) 3 Avoir les 3 mamans de nos Soldats du suicide assister agrave la ceacutereacutemonie de devoilement de Septembre 2013)
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ldquoThis life is what you make it No matter what youre going to mess up
sometimes its a universal truth But the good part is you get to decide
how youre going to mess it up Girls will be your friends - theyll act like it anyway
But just remember some come some go The ones that stay with you through
everything - theyre your true best friends Dont let go of them Also remember
sisters make the best friends in the world As for lovers well
theyll come and go too And baby I hate to say it
most of them - actually pretty much all of them are going to break your heart but you cant give up because if you
give up youll never find your soulmate Youll never find that half who makes you whole and that goes for everything Just
because you fail once doesnt mean youre gonna fail at
everything Keep trying hold on and always always always believe in yourself
because if you dont then who will sweetie So keep your head high
keep your chin up and most importantly keep smiling because lifes a beautiful thing and
theres so much to smile aboutrdquo
Marilyn Monroe
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 25Accident Victims Remembered
Do you ever sing
Phrases of songs spin off from random thoughts The meanings can be deep obscure melancholy hopeful
The lyrics haunt me follow me chase
me by day amp often play me to sleep at night
My world has always been ruled by melodyHow some do not Cannot seem to take lyrics to heart is a mystery to me how do they not feel the poignancy The laughter The heartache The passion
How can one not have renewed hope amp faith when the words amp tune resonate within your soul as if theyd be spoken to you by a loverOr one who would beOr once was
How can they not feel the music inside their chest amp notice their bodies move faster or slower
When you are by yourself amp on the road do not certain songs Plead for release Do you hum the verses you are not knowing amp Belt out the ones you do
Do you not notice the rhythm of the motor or the tires on the roadDo the passing cars or guardrails not
accentuate the beatDoes riding make you happy enough to singHave you forgotten howDoes it not make you smile
Just wonderingdo you ever sing Even just a little
LaterKate B
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 26Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events
Is it Time to Re-Tire
Did I mention that already Sorry this time Irsquom actually talking bike tires
After getting back from Red Wing this summer I decided to get some new tires The last set was installed in July 2011 and I had put 26000 km on them They were starting to show the miles and were getting a little too close to the wear bars Irsquove run tires too far before and thatrsquos never a safe thing to do So for the sake of a couple of thousand kilometers itrsquos not worth the risk of blowing a tire
But which tire to choose There are as manyopinions as to the proper tire to run as there are riders
Quite often over years of riding each rider will settle on a tire brand that they like to ride on and will stick with it However
what makes choosing a tire difficult is that every bike handles and ldquofeelsrdquo different on different tire brands So depending on the number of miles a rider covers each year will determine how often they have to buy new tires and how often they get to try a different manufacturerrsquos tire
For a few years there I was running through a set of tires every summer Thatrsquos a lot of riding but I sure was having a great time The upshot to this was that I got to try a couple of different tire brands on my bike
The first couple of sets were Dunlops and they were okay but I didnrsquot quite like the way the bike ldquofeltrdquo running on these It just didnrsquot quite hold the road as I thought it should and didnrsquot seem to hold corners well either
So then I tried a pair of Bridgestones and Irsquove got to tell you that ndash for my bike ndash that was the scariest set of tires Irsquove ever ridden on The bike actually felt scary with that set of tires It followed every crack or road snake that it could find making it wander and jerk
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 27Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Robertrsquos Aimless RamblingsOctober 2013 Newspaper
back and forth on the road and corners were even worse I couldnrsquot wait for that set of tires to wear out
After that I went looking for something a little better so I decided to try a set of Avon Venom X
The difference was incredible and immediate It was like these tires were designed for my bike
The bike ran smoother on the road tracked perfectly and cornered with a smoothness that Irsquod never felt before There was no more having to guess what the bike would do every time it hit a crack or bump in the road it now tracked perfectly true What a pleasure it was to ride It was like being on a brand new bike
So consequently Irsquove stuck with Avonrsquos for my bike and couldnrsquot be happier A lot of riders like their Metzeler tires you hear a lot of good things about them Irsquove been tempted to try a set but Irsquom happy with the way the bike runs on Avonrsquos so why mess with a good thing
I guess the bottom line in tires is find a tire that runs well for your bike and your riding style and enjoy your time out on the road
ldquoLife is like riding a bicycle To keep your balance you must keep movingrdquo
Albert Einstein
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 28Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Duncan and Dave M conquering the Dragon
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Proper Braking
I was asked recently by a friend who just purchased his first bike what is the most important safety tip you can give me I thought for a second and answered learning how to use your brakes He looked at me as if I were kidding him Whats to it he said ya just stomp and squeeze just like in your car
Thats the problem I said Too many riders believe that and coincidentally bikers crash way to often Youve all heard the story about the guy who had to lay er down because somebody pulled out in front of him
What that actually means is he panicked locked the rear tire and the bike slid on the ground and stopped when it hit the vehicle or just before it hit the vehicle In either case the rider crashed in an attempt to avoid a crash
Ninety percent of the time if the rider had braked properly in that situation he would never have struck the vehicle
So the question is how do I minimize my chances of crashing into something The answer is simple Practice emergency maximum braking But first theres a couple of things you need to know Number 1 The
front brake is 70 of your braking force Due to that fact you must put more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake If you happen to lock the front tire you must release it immediately then reapply it Squeeze the front brake dont grab it If you lock the rear tire dont release it If you do theres a good chance you will high side
With a motorcycle you can still steer when the rear tire is locked and sliding You must also remember that the motorcycle must be straight up when performing maximum braking This is not to say that you cant brake with the bike leaned over in a turn you can lightly brake with both brakes in that situation but maximum braking must be done with the bike straight up
The point is you must learn to modulate your brakes to keep from locking them and the only way to do that is to practice Keep repeating to yourself front brake front brake That will assist you in putting more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake
You should practice maximum braking from whatever speed you normally ride I guarantee your bike will react differently when braking hard at 80mph than at 30mph If you practice then in an emergency situation you
will revert to your training rather than dumb luck The only other alternative is to buy a bike with anti-lock brakes just remember even with anti-lock brakes the bike still has to be straight up to perform maximum braking
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Continued on next Page
Please tell ldquoMotormanrdquo Belt Drive Betty sent you to receive
your $500 discount
Till next month ride safe and get some practice in
A word of thanks to all the riders who have bought my Ride Like a Pro video and for all the positive reviews received I truly appreciate all the support and just remember always apply the techniques I show you in the video every single time you ride
You can call our toll free number and order the video with your mastercard or visa Dr Donna or myself will be happy to take your order You can order by calling 1-866-868-7433 It will be the best motorcycle accessory you can buy for you or a friend
You can also pick up my Ride Like a Pro Video at the following dealers in the Tampa Bay area BMW of Tampa Bay on Gunn Highway or Action Honda in Hudson Ride Safe
Copyright 2009 Jerry ldquoMotormanrdquo Palladinowwwridelikeaprocom
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2013 Ride for MS Thank You Riders
What a great ride It started out pretty gloomy but the rain held out Many thanks to all of those who bit the bullet and took a chance that it would stay clear and it did
Thanks to the Knights of Columbus - South Windsor for a fantastic buffet dinner Wayne Wilson amp James Ridout from the White Nights-EMS for being there in case we needed them
To all the sponsors and contributors for the beautiful door and auction prizes thank you And finally to the many volunteers who make this Ride for MS event possible Kathy Iacovone who won the 50 Plasma TV Congrats Kathy
The Top Fundraiser bringing in the most pledges this year was Mike Lucier The Top 3 Fundraisers that brought in the most pledges for the last 5 years are 1 Kathy Iacovone 2 Gail Lucier-Nantais and 3 Mile Lucier ~~ GREAT JOB ~~
The 5th Annual Ride for MS brought in over $8000 to be given to the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) to help subsidize the purchase of special equipment such as wheelchairs wheelchair batteries walkers and other equipment as needed by those in our community with MS
Shar Good - Lone Wolf Clubhouse
THOUSANDS OF BIKERS ROAR INTOWASHINGTON DC TO PROTEST
Two Million Bikers rally suited up to protest theMillions of Americans March Against Fear
Bikers opposing a Muslim rally took over Washington DC on the morning of September 11th Thousands of motorcyclists roared into the nationrsquos capital for the Two Million Bikers Rallymdashas the nation observed moments of silence to honor the victims of the 911 terror attacksmdashintent on drowning out an event originally titled the Million Muslim March The Million Muslim March changed its name to the Million American March Against Fear (MAMF) but that did not change the bikersrsquo minds
Authorities denied the accusations noting that permits are not needed to rally in the capital MAMF the rally opposed by the bikers began on the National Mall just after 12pmmdashright as the bikers began to circle the area With many streets surrounding the rally closed off to traffic the bikers were not able to get to the rally of their disdain
A historic event for solidarity of humanity to establish peace harmony and justice is how MAMF described their rally organized by the American Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC)
The riders did make their presence felt though with clusters of motorcycles circling the surrounding blocks as MAMFrsquos speakers and organizers tried to rally
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Continued on next Page
Explaining that American-Muslims lsquostand with America against terrorismrsquo speaker Ruby Sous said ldquowe want to stand here in solidarity with the American people against hate and violencerdquo Christian protestors who showed up to protest against the Muslim rallymdashin addition to the motorcycled masses shouted back lsquoyou picked the wrong dayrsquo Throughout all this motorcycles could be seen circling coursing and revving their way around the rally
Attendees tried to hold a moment of silence but all they heard were revving motorcyclesThough not quite as large as the name would suggest there were several thousand motorcyclists in attendance stretching at least one-third of a mile long as they rumbled down suburban highways according to reports
MAMF also did not exactly live up to its name with only a few dozen supporters showing up Several speakers also railed against conspiracy theories American soldiers in the Middle East and other fringe topics They were outnumbered by the throngs of park police and counter-demonstrators on hand according to reports
Chopper
NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE
October 2013 - - The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum amp Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2014 Hall of Fame and the 2014 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame
Individuals organizations and businesses considered for induction into the Hall of Fame will have made a positive and significant impact on motorcycling Individuals considered for the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will have made a significant impact through their work in grassroots rights efforts
The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors the men and women who have dedicated much of their lives to improving promoting and advancing our great sport and lifestyle
The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the sacrifices individuals across the nation and world have made to protect the rights of motorcyclists through their efforts in the political arena and in grassroots
motorcyclists rights organizations Anyone who knows of a deserving individual can help the museum recognize these exceptional and deserving people by sending in a nomination
Nomination forms must be accompanied by credentials which explain why an individual should be considered for induction Please keep in mind that while their achievements may be outstanding not everyone knows it A comprehensive overview of their accomplishments is necessary to make an informed and educated decision Biographical info newspaper articles historical documents etc may be submitted Credentials should be no longer than five pages long including nomination form
Anyone interested in submitting a nomination form can download the Hall of Fame Nomination form online at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-manager14-Nomination-Formdoc
The Freedom Fighters nomination form is available at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-managerFFHoF-Nomination-Formdoc or you can request a nomination form by phoning the Museum 6053472001 or emailing infosturgismuseumcom
Nominations must be received by the Museum no later than January 10 2014 Individuals chosen for induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will be honored at the annual induction breakfast ceremony on Wednesday August 6 2014
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 32LWC News amp International News
Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags - Pro Riders Marketing Press
Announcement
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper HouseGTO Stretched SaddlebagsRetail $99595
Philadelphia PA - Just outside the ldquocity of brotherly loverdquo is a business that is so cool it
canrsquot be described within the confines of this press release You will have to go to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom to see what I mean
Here we are introducing a new division of the company which is the ldquoFiberglass Manufacturing Divisionrdquo
The first parts to come of the line are the Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags American made super strong and with top flight construction they fit like a glove on any
1993-2013 Harley Davidson Bagger model They are available with exhaust cutouts on both sides one side or none at all depending on your exhaust system
Stretched with a cool speedline design to make even a stock bagger pop with that custom look Shown painted
Dealer and distributor programs are available For further details contact Joe Distefano at proridersmarketingsbcglobalnet P-319-389-0798 or F-866-205-2422For retail sales got to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom
To see these cool bags many great custom bikes and meet Johnny Mac in person while in Daytona at Biketoberfest go to the Strip Club Choppers RoadHousesee below
About Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House is a house of services We specialize in fiberglass products ground up custom motorcycle builds and more Our 47000 sq ft building contains our fabrication area showroom fiberglass production area and 2500 sq ft photo video studio (Elite Studios) we create amp maintain our own websites in house In addition we provide creative services work (photoshop photography) etc Founded in 1999 we have grown through the years from a garage builder to a full service
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Continued on next Page
Above Johnny Mac with raw set of GTO Bags as seen at the Indian Larry Block party
The Christmas Motorcycle Show (CMS) is the YEAR END Motorcycle Show for the Motorcycle Rider A place that you can buy gifts for your hard to buy for Rider
We have something for everyone at CMS with all the latest in the motorcycle industry from motorcycles to appeal to gifts to motorcycle art and First Nations art as well
Each booth will have sale items on hand while they last You will see custom bikes along with best in street bikes competing for cash prizes
See race bikes and talk to racers If you are looking to join a riders group CMS is the place to be this Remembrance Day weekend We will have cash prizes for the Best in Show in Best Christmas Decorated Bike ldquoBest Custom Bikerdquo Best Overseas Custom Best Motorcycle Artrdquo Best Scooter and Best Vintage with a tribute to theldquo Isle Of Man We will also have a Swap Meet on Sunday
For the cultural rider and passenger we will have a Motorcycle ARTSHOW where we will have arts and crafts made by riders for riders We will also have a First Nations Arts and cultural display and sale as wellThe National ldquoThank You Veterans Toy Driverdquo is a way for the motorcycling community
get involved in a program that helps military families at Christmas Our organisation associated groups and you can and will gather and distribute toys for our veterans families at bases across Canada (as far as our toy donations last)
This is not a hand out but a way for Riders to say to our soldiers and especially their families that we appreciate everything they go through to keep their family unit together If we can help by supplying a present or two under the Christmas Tree this year and make a kid happy at Christmashellipwhy not
How can you help You can get involved by mailing an unwrapped gift for a kid from 6 months old to 16 years old to the address on our website If you can talk to your friends andor group and get a few toys together that would be great As you know CASH is king and if you can make a cash donation for the truck and fuel to deliver the toys to bases across Canada that would be very helpful If you cannot make it to the show and would like to help anyway please go to our PayPal account and donate the price of admission of $15+ into the show AS A DONATION for the cause at friendsofveteranscom Or please contact our office at fovcanadagmailcom
facility within a creative environment we excel and our customers are 100 satisfied Location915 Ray AvenueCroydon Pa 19021267-878-9046 GM Jack Mcintyrecell 610-636-5848jackbikerpicsorg As always your continued support of our clients and Pro Riders Marketing is sincerely appreciated
If you need further information to facilitate use of this PR or for any reason please feel free to contact me anytime 247
Thank you again for your continued support
Best Regards Joe Distefano wwwproridersmarketingcom Pro Riders Marketing Promotional Productswwwprmpromocom phone 319-389-0798 fax 866-205-2422proridersmarketingsbc-globalnet
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 34New Products amp ON Events
Folks yesterday Wounded Warriors Canada launched a very exciting innovative event The WWC Battlefield Bike Ride 2014 will raise funds for PTSD service animal programs The ride will last 5 - 15 June Juno Beach - Vimy
Commencing on the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings This ride will be a bucket list experience not only will we cycle in our forefathers footsteps we will take in all that rural France has to offer Frankly I am getting tired of hearing that Vets are paying upwards to $25k for a service dog To my mind some of the folks that supply dogs are war profiteers We do not charge a thin dime to any Vet in need of this great tool to fight the demons of PTSD
The need is great as we all know Now before we digress into VAC should pay for them You are right That said we need to prove it works this will take time In the interim we need to help those that need this type of help I would ask that you go to our web site wwwwoundedwarriorsca for details etc
Please consider joining us in an incredible journey You will find the ask is modest and quite doable no matter if you fundraise or pay it all yourself or a combination of both Raised fund are tax deductible Finally please forward to all your FB friends We are looking for 200 riders to ride for the 158 fallen Honour the fallen help the living
Wayne JohnstonFounderWounded Warriors Canada
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DAVE SEHL TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the seventh member of the class of 2013 Dave Sehl will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
First in Canada as a privateer and then in the US on the Harley-Davidson factory team for a few shining years Dave Sehl ruled the half-mile dirt tracks like few others
Daversquos first success came in ice racing in 1966 when he won the CMA junior 500 national championship In lsquo67 he was Canadarsquos top half-mile dirt track competitor in
the senior class repeating the win in lsquo68 as an expert He topped that in 1969 winning on the ice again as an expert and taking the CMA No 1 plate in dirt track
An AMA national victory in 1970 provided Dave with a huge boost and three weeks later Dave won again this time another half-mile in Columbus Ohio He was on a roll and over a five-year spell he won Louisville three times ldquoIt was a nice trackrdquo he says in retrospect ldquoBig and smooth and nobody got in your wayrdquo Over a five-year span Dave was on the Louisville podium all five times
Perseverance and talent were rewarded and
in 1971 Dave placed fifth overall in AMA standings-his best year At the same time his dominance of Canadian racing continued and Dave took the CMA championships in 250 and 750 cc half-mile dirt track in 1970 and lsquo73
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International
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Continued on next Page
Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC)
Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
DON HADDOW TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the sixth member of the class of 2013 Don Haddow will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
Don Haddow credits his lifelong passion for motorsports to a childhood Christmas present from an aunt ldquoThrills of the Speedwayrdquo This led to a life-long love for riding and racing with much success
At the age of 26 Don bought a new Triumph T100R and was rewarded with the 1957 Canadian championship in the expert class at Harewood Acres near Jarvis Ont A few
weeks later he placed second in the 25-lap final of the BEMC Indian Summer Trophy Races These wins launched Donrsquos career
Late in the season in 1961 Don rode Oscar Liebmannrsquos hand-built BMW Rennsport special at Harewood and narrowly beat Al Johnson on a Norton Manx to win the Indian Summer Trophy Race
In 1962 Don received a first class award in the Canadian winter rally and competed in sports car hillclimbs in the legendary Jordan Special a home-built car with alcohol-fuelled Vincent engine It was invariably the fastest machine on the hill regularly defeated Ludwig Heimrath in his Porsches and still holds the hill records at Hockley Valley and Rattlesnake Point
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and
ldquoFinish each day and be done with it You have done what you could
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in forget them as soon as you can Tomorrow is a new day You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be
encumbered with your old nonsenserdquo
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Continued on next Page
promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in To-ronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motor-cyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
GEORGE PEPPER TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE HALL
OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to honour pioneering motorcycle racer George Pepper as an Historical Inductee at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga
Ontario
George Pepper was the pride of Belleville Ont and one of Canadarsquos most naturally talented motorcycle racers of the prewar era He was an exceptional rider with successes in Canada the United States and England With the outbreak of the Second World War he became a pilot in the Royal Air Force and was decorated for bravery before his life was cut short by a plane crash on a test flight in 1942
In 1936 George rocketed to fame when his home town hosted its first road race through the streets the Canadian championship 200 held in Belleville It drew 35 entries from star riders such as Madison Sale Bruce Venier and Tony Miller from Toronto Bob Sparks and Elwood Stillwell from Windsor and Americans Babe Tancrede and Ben Campanale on factory-backed Harley-Davidsons Nearly all the Canadian entrants rode British makes such as BSA Norton and Rudge The starter was Toronto motorcycle dealer Percy McBride and a crowd estimated at 20000 lined the streets to watch
Georgersquos abilities were soon noticed abroad and he and several Canadian racers were persuaded to compete in the English speedway leagues Racingrsquos popularity in England dwarfed the Belleville crowds drawing up to 60000 spectators in an evening
When war was declared in September 1939 George immediately enlisted working first in a factory building Spitfire aircraft and in September 1941 becoming a commissioned pilot in the Royal Air Force He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross but only weeks
later on Nov 17 1942 he and his crew were all killed during a daylight test flight in which the plane went into a spin from which it could not recover His ashes were returned to Canada and buried in the Belleville cemetery
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 38Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The Trucker
A trucker came into a truck stop cafeacute and placed his order He said lsquoI want three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boardsrsquo
The brand new blonde waitress not wanting to appear stupid went to the kitchen and said to the cook lsquoThis guy out there just ordered three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards What does he think this place is an auto parts storersquo
lsquoNorsquo the cook said lsquoThree flat tires mean three pancakes a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up and running boards are 2 slices of crisp bacon
lsquoOh OKrsquo said the blonde She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer
The trucker asked lsquoWhat are the beans for Blondiersquo
lsquoShe replied lsquoI thought while you were waiting for the flat tires headlights and running boards you might as well gas up
Two Nuts
Two boy scouts went on a nature hike in the hills picking hickory nuts along the way They soon filled their small pails and started to fill their pants and shirt pockets When they could hold no more nuts they started down the country road until they came across a cemetery One of the boys decided that would be a good place to stop and divide up the nuts
The two boys sat in the shade of a large oak tree and unloaded their pockets and buckets dumping all of the nuts in a large pile In the process two of the nuts rolled down near the road The boys then proceeded to divide up the nuts ldquoOne for you One for me One for you One for merdquo
As they were dividing the nuts another boy walking by the cemetery happened to hear them He looked into the cemetery but could not see the boys because they were hidden by the tree He hesitated a moment and then ran back to his house
ldquoFather fatherrdquo he yelled as he entered his house ldquoThe cemetery Come quickrdquo ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo the father asked ldquoNo time to explainrdquo the boy frantically panted ldquoFollow merdquo The boy and the father ran up the country road and stopped when they reached the cemetery They stood at the side of the road and listened for a few moments Then the father asked his son ldquowhatrsquos wrongrdquo
The son said ldquodo you hear that (he whispered)rdquo They both listened intently and heard the Scouts ldquoOne for me One for you One for me One for yourdquo
The boy then blurted out to his father ldquoThe devil and the God are dividing the soulsrdquo The father grinned but was silent A few moments later as the Scouts completed dividing out the nuts one Scout said to the other rdquo As soon as we get those two nuts down by the road wersquoll have them allrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 39Thoughts to Ponder
Cape Pine
Written by Krista Austin St Johnrsquos NLPictures taken by Krista Austin
My roots are on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in the tiny rural community of St Shottrsquos As a child I frequently heard older people talking very casually about encounters with ghosts both in St Shottrsquos and especially in neighbouring Cape Pine I emphasize the word ldquocasuallyrdquo because these ghost stories were not meant to frighten but to teach that there is but a thin veil between this world and the next and encounters with the other side should not scare you as such occurrences are simply the result of ldquosome poor soul in need of a prayerrdquo
The last weekend of September brought perfect weather for a road trip so my partner Mark and I took the opportunity to visit my family in St Shottrsquos As Mark had never been to Cape Pine we considered it a good excuse to do some off-road riding my Suzuki Vstrom and his Kawasaki Versys Cape Pine consists of a now-automated lighthouse and two houses that are vacant for most of the year Itrsquos the most southerly point in Newfoundland at about the same latitude as the northern
border of Italy Part of the ldquoGraveyard of the Atlanticrdquo the number of shipwrecks in the area in the early 19th Century led to the construction of the lighthouse in 1851
To get to Cape Pine you turn off the Irish Loop highway at St Shottrsquos and then travel along a gravel road for about 9km The road is in pretty good shape but loose in places When you reach Cape Pine yoursquore rewarded with spectacular scenery of barrens cliffs and ocean
After wandering around and taking some pictures we set off for the main road Things were going quite well until I heard a large rock hit the bottom of my bike Somehow I
instinctively pulled in the clutch and came to a stop It was only then that I realized that my bike was no longer running I turn the key off turn it back on put the bike in neutral and hit the starter Shersquos alive I hit the gear shift andhellipshe shut off ldquoWhat the amp$rdquo Mark instantly knew what had happened and his hunch was proven when he inspected the wire coming from the side stand Somehow the rock had cut the wire going to my side stand switch The problem I now had was that the bike thinks that the stand is down and cuts the power when the bike is shifted into gear Luckily for me Mark is a jack-of-all-trades and usually turns into McGyver when
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 40NL News
Continued on next Page
something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
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The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 42NL amp NB amp NS Events
ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
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AB EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 13
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AB EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 14
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beltdrivebettyblogspotcomPair-A-Dice TrikesThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 15
Rockstar Energy Drink Takes Title Position with Canadian MX Nationals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - (October 14 2013 - Stouffville Ontario) Canadian Motosport Racing Corporation (CMRC) is pleased to announce the commencement of an agreement with Rockstar Energy Drink to become the title sponsor of the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals
I am very excited about the new relationship we have developed with Rockstar Energy Drink and I look forward to working closely with their team stated Mark Stallybrass CMRC President Our friends at Rockstar are very enthused about the sponsorship of this property and are anxious to promote series growth and attract a wider following of the Motocross Nationals and the Rockstar Energy
Drink line of beverages
The 22nd Annual Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals will expand to ten rounds in 2014 and will feature top Canadian and International Professional Motocross talent including returning champion Brett Metcalfe Bobby Kiniry Colton Facciotti and Tyler Medaglia in the premier MX1 class Plans are already underway to create more enthusiasm to catch the attention of an expanded fan base with new exciting attractions which will benefit the teams riders industry and most importantly the spectators
Rockstar is fired up to announce this partnership with the premiere motocross racing championship in Canada stated Dave Giancoulos Vice-President Canada Rockstar Inc I am hugely excited for this new alignment with a prestigious motocross championship which has made major strides in the past few years The level of competition has risen and with it so has the draw for new talent We believe the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals will be the most dynamic and exciting season to date
The series will commence the first weekend of June and will visit five provinces over a span of twelve weeks to conclude in August Complete details of the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals will be released in the coming months For additional information contact CMRC at (905) 642-5607 or e-mail infocmrcracingcom
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Sports amp AB EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 16
Sports amp AB EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 17
Alberta Vintage FlatTrack Association
2013 Event Schedule
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ldquoListen to the mustnts child Listen to the donts
Listen to the shouldnts the impossibles the wonts
Listen to the never haves then listen close to me
Anything can happen child Anything can berdquo
Shel Silverstein
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I love looking at old photographs I wont say it was a simpler time but it was a different life
Smiling faces from the past you wonder who the people are Was this an important day Were they gathering to
celebrate life and love someone birthday wedding graduation Was it a sombre day filled with heartache a forced smile for the future or was it to hint at that this too will pass
Many pictures of family friends standing in front of cars trucks and motorcycles and tractors Young children forced to stand proper optimistically looking forward to a future a day when this one would feel like a century ago if it were yesterday
There are pretty young girls rosy blushes on their cheeks even in the fading black and white photos Someone coming courting A time before she was a wife a mother a grandmother A time when she held someone world in her delicate hands How many hearts did she break before someone swept her away
There are the races Creased and folded Faded from an image the dust and smoke Small town excitement Dare devils reckless careless restless for the adrenaline they
craved The roar of the engines the roar of the crowds Wood dirt asphalt unforgiving barriers Man and machine slight of hand cheaters and champions pushing the sport pushing the competitors Tomorrow would be work but for that brief snapshot it was only the rush of speed and a pounding heart
-bad Uncle Monkey
bad Uncle Monkey amp SK EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 18
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ldquoSuccess is not final failure is not fatal it is the courage to continue that countsrdquo
Winston Churchill
Women in the Wind
I am interested in starting up a Women in the Wind (WITW) motorcycle chapter within Regina for lady riders and looking to find others who may have interest in joining as well To read about the history of WITW and see where other chapters are located the official national website is here httpwwwwomeninthewindorg This national motorcycle club has several chapters across Canada including Saskatoon Membership is open to all lady riders all makes and models of motorcycles and all levels of experience This is more about a bunch of ladies uniting to ride and socialize together
There is often an annual provincial rally and like this year (just last weekend) a bi-annual event that hosted over 200 lady riders from across Canada and the USA in Kannaskis AB at a first class eventconference Membership within WITW does not have to be exclusive you can belong to other riding groups and clubs as well If there are enough women who are interested in finding out how this would work whatrsquos involved etchellip we will set a date to connect over coffeedrinks and discuss Expressing interest by no means commits you to joining the club The Saskatoon chapter strongly supports the creation of a Regina chapter and would help us get things rolling If you are a lady and you ride and you have interest in finding out more please email me with your name and phone number and should we get enough
interest I will let you know the date to connect Gentleman if you know a lady rider that you think may be interested please pass this along Thank you in advance SincerelyShelly-Anne Shellyanne888gmailcomCell 306-501-5820
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Women in the Wind amp SK EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 19
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Midnight Lunch
The Canadian Legion of Riders And the Battlefords Jazz Society
Presents
Halloween Costume Bash featuring
the Barons of Buckingham
Date and Time Friday November 01 2013 at 800PM
Place Sloan room the Royal Canadian Legion Br70 North Battleford
Tickets $1000 per person
Available from the Legion and members of the CLR Executive or Contact Kevin Jones Secretarycanadianlegionofridersca
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Tip of the Week PUZZLES
Did you know we have motorcycle puzzles in the Forum section of the website Well we do and theyrsquore fun
We take random motorcycle-themed photos from the interwebs and use our puzzle software to create puzzles for our members to put together
You will find one loaded each day in the motorcycle puzzle forum board
In order to do the puzzles all you need to do is to download a small free piece of software from BrainsBreaker puzzles (We provide the link in the forums)
Remember you must be a member of BeltDriveBettycom and logged in to play
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Rider Friendly Business Association The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 22
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Would You Trade Your Bike For Sneakers
By Julie Malette (Mumbles) 1st CAV Sicily Supporter
1st Canadian Army Veterans (CAV) Motorcycle Unit members parked their
bikes on September 22nd and donned their sneakers to take part in the 2013 Canadian Army Run Patrick St-Pierre (Border) of Sicily Unit Jean-Claude Tremblay (JC) of Paardeberg Unit and President Phil Fisher (Fish) of Regalbuto Unit took part in the half-marathon while President Trevor Luten (Trev) of Paardeberg Unit completed the 5k run
In total 22000 members of both the public and the military registered to take part in the run this year This was the largest run thus far and is the fastest growing race in Canada The Canadian Army Run started in 2008 with 7000 participants as a chance for
troops to thank Canadians for their support while allowing Canadians to thank those who have served us both home and abroad The military theme dominated with displays of tanks trucks tents and equipment with music provided by a military band Soldiers at the finish line hung 2013 Canadian Army Run dog tags around participantrsquos necks as a keep-sake of the event
Master Warrant Officer Rob Clarke spoke of the ldquopride and comradeship to military and public alike with emotions of seeing ill and injuredrdquo as last year 115 handicapped participants came out to run walk or roll Proceeds of the 2013 Canadian Army Run go to benefit Soldier On and the Military Family Fund This will assist past and present members of the military and their families cope with their disabilities and unforeseen needs
CAV members also offered support with style arriving on their bikes handing out drinks to the participants all while displaying
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 23Support Our Troops
Table of Contents
23 mdash Support Our Troops24 mdash Soldiers of Suicide - SOT25 mdash Accident Victims Remembered26 mdash Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events27 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events28 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events29 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events30 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events31 mdash LWC News amp ON Events32 mdash LWC News amp International News33 mdash New Products34 mdash ON Events35 mdash Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events36 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events37 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame38 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame39 mdash Thoughts to Ponder40 mdash NL News41 mdash NL News42 mdash NL amp NB amp NS Events43 mdash Faith amp Motorcycles
Continued on next Page
their bikes with pride behind their hydration station It was a great day to ride with friends attend a great event and help out for a good cause
Congratulations to our CAV runners Now hang up those sneakers and put those riding boots back on
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 24Soldiers of Suicide - SOT
Remember the Soldiers Remember the soldiers who died over thereIn Dieppe Vimy and PasschendaeleSt Julien Ypres and Hill 62 They gave their lives for me and for you
They fought for our country against tyrannyShedding their blood so we could be free Brave soldiers and sailors and airmen were they Giving their all in lands far away
Remember the sailors who sailed the great seasBattling u-boats unseen enemy Protecting our service folk going to warKeeping danger away from our shores
Remember the airmen who took to the skiesTo defend us from enemyrsquos wilesRemember the fliers whose aircraft went down Their sleeping bodies may nersquoer be found
Remember our service folk from World War IlWho fought great battles for me and youIn England North Africa France ItalyHolland and Belgium those countries freed
Remember the merchant men bringing suppliesOrsquoer treacherous waters to the alliesLike our armed forces they gave life and limb Our memory of them must never dim
And then off to Korea our servicemen wentMore war where bone guts and lives were spent Then came Cyprus Suez and the Middle East With United Nations searching for peace
In Afghanistan now they fight Taliban To help rebuild a strange foreign landStill some return dead injured and maimed Canadians giving their best once again Reason I am the son of a career Royal Canadian Army (Dental Corp) officer Lt Col Laurence C Cameron Dad served Canada from 1939 until his retirement in 1959 His tour of duty during WWII took him to England Scotland France Belgium North Africa Sicily and Ortona While serving Canada the dental corps also served the RCN and the RCAF Following WWII Dad served on HMCS Magnificent HMCS Cornwallis HMCS Stadacona HMCS Shearwater RCAF Beaverbank Canadian Artillery Base Camp Shilo among other sites Much of this time was obviously away from his family This poem honours Canadian service men and wom-en who have served and who continue to serve our country with bravery and the families at home who love and understand the reasons for having to be apart for ex-tended periods of time some until eternity Permisssion is granted to Veterans Affairs Canada to publish this work without rec-ompense to the author
Robert J Cameron -November 5 2009 72Halifax Nova Scotia
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Canada you live in wwwmodeledmontoncom
FUNDRAISING FOR SOS PROJECT By the non profit organization HONOUR OUR CANADIAN SOLDIERS
LEVEacuteE DE FOND POUR LE PROJET SOS Par lrsquoorganisation a but non lucrative Honorons nos Soldats Canadiens
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SOS PROJECT IS TO ALLOW US TO HONOUR OUR SOLDIERS OF SUICIDE (SOS) 1 LAUNCHING A WEBSITE SO THE FAMILY KNOW WE ARE REMEMBERING WHAT THEY
DID FOR OUR COUNTRY ( By the end of May BY THE END OF MAY 2013) 2 TO DEDICATE A TREE AT BEECHWOOD NATIONAL MILITARY CEMETERY IN OTTAWA (By the end of September but the order has to go in by the end of June 2013) 3 TO HAVE THE 3 MOTHERS OF OUR SOS SOLDIERS IN ATTENDING THE UNVIELLING CEREMONY IN SEPTEMBER
LE PROJET SOS PERMETTRA DE RENDRE HOMMAGE A NOS SOLDATS DU SUICIDE
1 LE LANCEMENT DE SITE INTERNET AFIN QUE LES FAMILLES SACHENT QUE NOUS NOUS SOUVENONS DE CE QUrsquoILS OU ELLES ONT FAIT POUR NOTRE PAYS
(Objectif est pour la fin mai 2013) 2 DEacuteDIEacute UN ARBRE AU CIMETIEgraveRE MILITAIRE NATIONAL DE BEECHWOOD A OTTAWA (Objectif est pour la fin septembre mais la commande pour la plaque doit eecirctre fait par la fin juin) 3 Avoir les 3 mamans de nos Soldats du suicide assister agrave la ceacutereacutemonie de devoilement de Septembre 2013)
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ldquoThis life is what you make it No matter what youre going to mess up
sometimes its a universal truth But the good part is you get to decide
how youre going to mess it up Girls will be your friends - theyll act like it anyway
But just remember some come some go The ones that stay with you through
everything - theyre your true best friends Dont let go of them Also remember
sisters make the best friends in the world As for lovers well
theyll come and go too And baby I hate to say it
most of them - actually pretty much all of them are going to break your heart but you cant give up because if you
give up youll never find your soulmate Youll never find that half who makes you whole and that goes for everything Just
because you fail once doesnt mean youre gonna fail at
everything Keep trying hold on and always always always believe in yourself
because if you dont then who will sweetie So keep your head high
keep your chin up and most importantly keep smiling because lifes a beautiful thing and
theres so much to smile aboutrdquo
Marilyn Monroe
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 25Accident Victims Remembered
Do you ever sing
Phrases of songs spin off from random thoughts The meanings can be deep obscure melancholy hopeful
The lyrics haunt me follow me chase
me by day amp often play me to sleep at night
My world has always been ruled by melodyHow some do not Cannot seem to take lyrics to heart is a mystery to me how do they not feel the poignancy The laughter The heartache The passion
How can one not have renewed hope amp faith when the words amp tune resonate within your soul as if theyd be spoken to you by a loverOr one who would beOr once was
How can they not feel the music inside their chest amp notice their bodies move faster or slower
When you are by yourself amp on the road do not certain songs Plead for release Do you hum the verses you are not knowing amp Belt out the ones you do
Do you not notice the rhythm of the motor or the tires on the roadDo the passing cars or guardrails not
accentuate the beatDoes riding make you happy enough to singHave you forgotten howDoes it not make you smile
Just wonderingdo you ever sing Even just a little
LaterKate B
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 26Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events
Is it Time to Re-Tire
Did I mention that already Sorry this time Irsquom actually talking bike tires
After getting back from Red Wing this summer I decided to get some new tires The last set was installed in July 2011 and I had put 26000 km on them They were starting to show the miles and were getting a little too close to the wear bars Irsquove run tires too far before and thatrsquos never a safe thing to do So for the sake of a couple of thousand kilometers itrsquos not worth the risk of blowing a tire
But which tire to choose There are as manyopinions as to the proper tire to run as there are riders
Quite often over years of riding each rider will settle on a tire brand that they like to ride on and will stick with it However
what makes choosing a tire difficult is that every bike handles and ldquofeelsrdquo different on different tire brands So depending on the number of miles a rider covers each year will determine how often they have to buy new tires and how often they get to try a different manufacturerrsquos tire
For a few years there I was running through a set of tires every summer Thatrsquos a lot of riding but I sure was having a great time The upshot to this was that I got to try a couple of different tire brands on my bike
The first couple of sets were Dunlops and they were okay but I didnrsquot quite like the way the bike ldquofeltrdquo running on these It just didnrsquot quite hold the road as I thought it should and didnrsquot seem to hold corners well either
So then I tried a pair of Bridgestones and Irsquove got to tell you that ndash for my bike ndash that was the scariest set of tires Irsquove ever ridden on The bike actually felt scary with that set of tires It followed every crack or road snake that it could find making it wander and jerk
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 27Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Robertrsquos Aimless RamblingsOctober 2013 Newspaper
back and forth on the road and corners were even worse I couldnrsquot wait for that set of tires to wear out
After that I went looking for something a little better so I decided to try a set of Avon Venom X
The difference was incredible and immediate It was like these tires were designed for my bike
The bike ran smoother on the road tracked perfectly and cornered with a smoothness that Irsquod never felt before There was no more having to guess what the bike would do every time it hit a crack or bump in the road it now tracked perfectly true What a pleasure it was to ride It was like being on a brand new bike
So consequently Irsquove stuck with Avonrsquos for my bike and couldnrsquot be happier A lot of riders like their Metzeler tires you hear a lot of good things about them Irsquove been tempted to try a set but Irsquom happy with the way the bike runs on Avonrsquos so why mess with a good thing
I guess the bottom line in tires is find a tire that runs well for your bike and your riding style and enjoy your time out on the road
ldquoLife is like riding a bicycle To keep your balance you must keep movingrdquo
Albert Einstein
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 28Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Duncan and Dave M conquering the Dragon
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Free with a parentFood and refreshments available
Proper Braking
I was asked recently by a friend who just purchased his first bike what is the most important safety tip you can give me I thought for a second and answered learning how to use your brakes He looked at me as if I were kidding him Whats to it he said ya just stomp and squeeze just like in your car
Thats the problem I said Too many riders believe that and coincidentally bikers crash way to often Youve all heard the story about the guy who had to lay er down because somebody pulled out in front of him
What that actually means is he panicked locked the rear tire and the bike slid on the ground and stopped when it hit the vehicle or just before it hit the vehicle In either case the rider crashed in an attempt to avoid a crash
Ninety percent of the time if the rider had braked properly in that situation he would never have struck the vehicle
So the question is how do I minimize my chances of crashing into something The answer is simple Practice emergency maximum braking But first theres a couple of things you need to know Number 1 The
front brake is 70 of your braking force Due to that fact you must put more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake If you happen to lock the front tire you must release it immediately then reapply it Squeeze the front brake dont grab it If you lock the rear tire dont release it If you do theres a good chance you will high side
With a motorcycle you can still steer when the rear tire is locked and sliding You must also remember that the motorcycle must be straight up when performing maximum braking This is not to say that you cant brake with the bike leaned over in a turn you can lightly brake with both brakes in that situation but maximum braking must be done with the bike straight up
The point is you must learn to modulate your brakes to keep from locking them and the only way to do that is to practice Keep repeating to yourself front brake front brake That will assist you in putting more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake
You should practice maximum braking from whatever speed you normally ride I guarantee your bike will react differently when braking hard at 80mph than at 30mph If you practice then in an emergency situation you
will revert to your training rather than dumb luck The only other alternative is to buy a bike with anti-lock brakes just remember even with anti-lock brakes the bike still has to be straight up to perform maximum braking
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Continued on next Page
Please tell ldquoMotormanrdquo Belt Drive Betty sent you to receive
your $500 discount
Till next month ride safe and get some practice in
A word of thanks to all the riders who have bought my Ride Like a Pro video and for all the positive reviews received I truly appreciate all the support and just remember always apply the techniques I show you in the video every single time you ride
You can call our toll free number and order the video with your mastercard or visa Dr Donna or myself will be happy to take your order You can order by calling 1-866-868-7433 It will be the best motorcycle accessory you can buy for you or a friend
You can also pick up my Ride Like a Pro Video at the following dealers in the Tampa Bay area BMW of Tampa Bay on Gunn Highway or Action Honda in Hudson Ride Safe
Copyright 2009 Jerry ldquoMotormanrdquo Palladinowwwridelikeaprocom
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2013 Ride for MS Thank You Riders
What a great ride It started out pretty gloomy but the rain held out Many thanks to all of those who bit the bullet and took a chance that it would stay clear and it did
Thanks to the Knights of Columbus - South Windsor for a fantastic buffet dinner Wayne Wilson amp James Ridout from the White Nights-EMS for being there in case we needed them
To all the sponsors and contributors for the beautiful door and auction prizes thank you And finally to the many volunteers who make this Ride for MS event possible Kathy Iacovone who won the 50 Plasma TV Congrats Kathy
The Top Fundraiser bringing in the most pledges this year was Mike Lucier The Top 3 Fundraisers that brought in the most pledges for the last 5 years are 1 Kathy Iacovone 2 Gail Lucier-Nantais and 3 Mile Lucier ~~ GREAT JOB ~~
The 5th Annual Ride for MS brought in over $8000 to be given to the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) to help subsidize the purchase of special equipment such as wheelchairs wheelchair batteries walkers and other equipment as needed by those in our community with MS
Shar Good - Lone Wolf Clubhouse
THOUSANDS OF BIKERS ROAR INTOWASHINGTON DC TO PROTEST
Two Million Bikers rally suited up to protest theMillions of Americans March Against Fear
Bikers opposing a Muslim rally took over Washington DC on the morning of September 11th Thousands of motorcyclists roared into the nationrsquos capital for the Two Million Bikers Rallymdashas the nation observed moments of silence to honor the victims of the 911 terror attacksmdashintent on drowning out an event originally titled the Million Muslim March The Million Muslim March changed its name to the Million American March Against Fear (MAMF) but that did not change the bikersrsquo minds
Authorities denied the accusations noting that permits are not needed to rally in the capital MAMF the rally opposed by the bikers began on the National Mall just after 12pmmdashright as the bikers began to circle the area With many streets surrounding the rally closed off to traffic the bikers were not able to get to the rally of their disdain
A historic event for solidarity of humanity to establish peace harmony and justice is how MAMF described their rally organized by the American Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC)
The riders did make their presence felt though with clusters of motorcycles circling the surrounding blocks as MAMFrsquos speakers and organizers tried to rally
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Continued on next Page
Explaining that American-Muslims lsquostand with America against terrorismrsquo speaker Ruby Sous said ldquowe want to stand here in solidarity with the American people against hate and violencerdquo Christian protestors who showed up to protest against the Muslim rallymdashin addition to the motorcycled masses shouted back lsquoyou picked the wrong dayrsquo Throughout all this motorcycles could be seen circling coursing and revving their way around the rally
Attendees tried to hold a moment of silence but all they heard were revving motorcyclesThough not quite as large as the name would suggest there were several thousand motorcyclists in attendance stretching at least one-third of a mile long as they rumbled down suburban highways according to reports
MAMF also did not exactly live up to its name with only a few dozen supporters showing up Several speakers also railed against conspiracy theories American soldiers in the Middle East and other fringe topics They were outnumbered by the throngs of park police and counter-demonstrators on hand according to reports
Chopper
NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE
October 2013 - - The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum amp Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2014 Hall of Fame and the 2014 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame
Individuals organizations and businesses considered for induction into the Hall of Fame will have made a positive and significant impact on motorcycling Individuals considered for the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will have made a significant impact through their work in grassroots rights efforts
The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors the men and women who have dedicated much of their lives to improving promoting and advancing our great sport and lifestyle
The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the sacrifices individuals across the nation and world have made to protect the rights of motorcyclists through their efforts in the political arena and in grassroots
motorcyclists rights organizations Anyone who knows of a deserving individual can help the museum recognize these exceptional and deserving people by sending in a nomination
Nomination forms must be accompanied by credentials which explain why an individual should be considered for induction Please keep in mind that while their achievements may be outstanding not everyone knows it A comprehensive overview of their accomplishments is necessary to make an informed and educated decision Biographical info newspaper articles historical documents etc may be submitted Credentials should be no longer than five pages long including nomination form
Anyone interested in submitting a nomination form can download the Hall of Fame Nomination form online at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-manager14-Nomination-Formdoc
The Freedom Fighters nomination form is available at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-managerFFHoF-Nomination-Formdoc or you can request a nomination form by phoning the Museum 6053472001 or emailing infosturgismuseumcom
Nominations must be received by the Museum no later than January 10 2014 Individuals chosen for induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will be honored at the annual induction breakfast ceremony on Wednesday August 6 2014
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 32LWC News amp International News
Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags - Pro Riders Marketing Press
Announcement
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper HouseGTO Stretched SaddlebagsRetail $99595
Philadelphia PA - Just outside the ldquocity of brotherly loverdquo is a business that is so cool it
canrsquot be described within the confines of this press release You will have to go to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom to see what I mean
Here we are introducing a new division of the company which is the ldquoFiberglass Manufacturing Divisionrdquo
The first parts to come of the line are the Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags American made super strong and with top flight construction they fit like a glove on any
1993-2013 Harley Davidson Bagger model They are available with exhaust cutouts on both sides one side or none at all depending on your exhaust system
Stretched with a cool speedline design to make even a stock bagger pop with that custom look Shown painted
Dealer and distributor programs are available For further details contact Joe Distefano at proridersmarketingsbcglobalnet P-319-389-0798 or F-866-205-2422For retail sales got to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom
To see these cool bags many great custom bikes and meet Johnny Mac in person while in Daytona at Biketoberfest go to the Strip Club Choppers RoadHousesee below
About Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House is a house of services We specialize in fiberglass products ground up custom motorcycle builds and more Our 47000 sq ft building contains our fabrication area showroom fiberglass production area and 2500 sq ft photo video studio (Elite Studios) we create amp maintain our own websites in house In addition we provide creative services work (photoshop photography) etc Founded in 1999 we have grown through the years from a garage builder to a full service
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Continued on next Page
Above Johnny Mac with raw set of GTO Bags as seen at the Indian Larry Block party
The Christmas Motorcycle Show (CMS) is the YEAR END Motorcycle Show for the Motorcycle Rider A place that you can buy gifts for your hard to buy for Rider
We have something for everyone at CMS with all the latest in the motorcycle industry from motorcycles to appeal to gifts to motorcycle art and First Nations art as well
Each booth will have sale items on hand while they last You will see custom bikes along with best in street bikes competing for cash prizes
See race bikes and talk to racers If you are looking to join a riders group CMS is the place to be this Remembrance Day weekend We will have cash prizes for the Best in Show in Best Christmas Decorated Bike ldquoBest Custom Bikerdquo Best Overseas Custom Best Motorcycle Artrdquo Best Scooter and Best Vintage with a tribute to theldquo Isle Of Man We will also have a Swap Meet on Sunday
For the cultural rider and passenger we will have a Motorcycle ARTSHOW where we will have arts and crafts made by riders for riders We will also have a First Nations Arts and cultural display and sale as wellThe National ldquoThank You Veterans Toy Driverdquo is a way for the motorcycling community
get involved in a program that helps military families at Christmas Our organisation associated groups and you can and will gather and distribute toys for our veterans families at bases across Canada (as far as our toy donations last)
This is not a hand out but a way for Riders to say to our soldiers and especially their families that we appreciate everything they go through to keep their family unit together If we can help by supplying a present or two under the Christmas Tree this year and make a kid happy at Christmashellipwhy not
How can you help You can get involved by mailing an unwrapped gift for a kid from 6 months old to 16 years old to the address on our website If you can talk to your friends andor group and get a few toys together that would be great As you know CASH is king and if you can make a cash donation for the truck and fuel to deliver the toys to bases across Canada that would be very helpful If you cannot make it to the show and would like to help anyway please go to our PayPal account and donate the price of admission of $15+ into the show AS A DONATION for the cause at friendsofveteranscom Or please contact our office at fovcanadagmailcom
facility within a creative environment we excel and our customers are 100 satisfied Location915 Ray AvenueCroydon Pa 19021267-878-9046 GM Jack Mcintyrecell 610-636-5848jackbikerpicsorg As always your continued support of our clients and Pro Riders Marketing is sincerely appreciated
If you need further information to facilitate use of this PR or for any reason please feel free to contact me anytime 247
Thank you again for your continued support
Best Regards Joe Distefano wwwproridersmarketingcom Pro Riders Marketing Promotional Productswwwprmpromocom phone 319-389-0798 fax 866-205-2422proridersmarketingsbc-globalnet
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 34New Products amp ON Events
Folks yesterday Wounded Warriors Canada launched a very exciting innovative event The WWC Battlefield Bike Ride 2014 will raise funds for PTSD service animal programs The ride will last 5 - 15 June Juno Beach - Vimy
Commencing on the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings This ride will be a bucket list experience not only will we cycle in our forefathers footsteps we will take in all that rural France has to offer Frankly I am getting tired of hearing that Vets are paying upwards to $25k for a service dog To my mind some of the folks that supply dogs are war profiteers We do not charge a thin dime to any Vet in need of this great tool to fight the demons of PTSD
The need is great as we all know Now before we digress into VAC should pay for them You are right That said we need to prove it works this will take time In the interim we need to help those that need this type of help I would ask that you go to our web site wwwwoundedwarriorsca for details etc
Please consider joining us in an incredible journey You will find the ask is modest and quite doable no matter if you fundraise or pay it all yourself or a combination of both Raised fund are tax deductible Finally please forward to all your FB friends We are looking for 200 riders to ride for the 158 fallen Honour the fallen help the living
Wayne JohnstonFounderWounded Warriors Canada
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DAVE SEHL TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the seventh member of the class of 2013 Dave Sehl will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
First in Canada as a privateer and then in the US on the Harley-Davidson factory team for a few shining years Dave Sehl ruled the half-mile dirt tracks like few others
Daversquos first success came in ice racing in 1966 when he won the CMA junior 500 national championship In lsquo67 he was Canadarsquos top half-mile dirt track competitor in
the senior class repeating the win in lsquo68 as an expert He topped that in 1969 winning on the ice again as an expert and taking the CMA No 1 plate in dirt track
An AMA national victory in 1970 provided Dave with a huge boost and three weeks later Dave won again this time another half-mile in Columbus Ohio He was on a roll and over a five-year spell he won Louisville three times ldquoIt was a nice trackrdquo he says in retrospect ldquoBig and smooth and nobody got in your wayrdquo Over a five-year span Dave was on the Louisville podium all five times
Perseverance and talent were rewarded and
in 1971 Dave placed fifth overall in AMA standings-his best year At the same time his dominance of Canadian racing continued and Dave took the CMA championships in 250 and 750 cc half-mile dirt track in 1970 and lsquo73
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International
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Continued on next Page
Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC)
Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
DON HADDOW TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the sixth member of the class of 2013 Don Haddow will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
Don Haddow credits his lifelong passion for motorsports to a childhood Christmas present from an aunt ldquoThrills of the Speedwayrdquo This led to a life-long love for riding and racing with much success
At the age of 26 Don bought a new Triumph T100R and was rewarded with the 1957 Canadian championship in the expert class at Harewood Acres near Jarvis Ont A few
weeks later he placed second in the 25-lap final of the BEMC Indian Summer Trophy Races These wins launched Donrsquos career
Late in the season in 1961 Don rode Oscar Liebmannrsquos hand-built BMW Rennsport special at Harewood and narrowly beat Al Johnson on a Norton Manx to win the Indian Summer Trophy Race
In 1962 Don received a first class award in the Canadian winter rally and competed in sports car hillclimbs in the legendary Jordan Special a home-built car with alcohol-fuelled Vincent engine It was invariably the fastest machine on the hill regularly defeated Ludwig Heimrath in his Porsches and still holds the hill records at Hockley Valley and Rattlesnake Point
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and
ldquoFinish each day and be done with it You have done what you could
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in forget them as soon as you can Tomorrow is a new day You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be
encumbered with your old nonsenserdquo
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Continued on next Page
promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in To-ronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motor-cyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
GEORGE PEPPER TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE HALL
OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to honour pioneering motorcycle racer George Pepper as an Historical Inductee at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga
Ontario
George Pepper was the pride of Belleville Ont and one of Canadarsquos most naturally talented motorcycle racers of the prewar era He was an exceptional rider with successes in Canada the United States and England With the outbreak of the Second World War he became a pilot in the Royal Air Force and was decorated for bravery before his life was cut short by a plane crash on a test flight in 1942
In 1936 George rocketed to fame when his home town hosted its first road race through the streets the Canadian championship 200 held in Belleville It drew 35 entries from star riders such as Madison Sale Bruce Venier and Tony Miller from Toronto Bob Sparks and Elwood Stillwell from Windsor and Americans Babe Tancrede and Ben Campanale on factory-backed Harley-Davidsons Nearly all the Canadian entrants rode British makes such as BSA Norton and Rudge The starter was Toronto motorcycle dealer Percy McBride and a crowd estimated at 20000 lined the streets to watch
Georgersquos abilities were soon noticed abroad and he and several Canadian racers were persuaded to compete in the English speedway leagues Racingrsquos popularity in England dwarfed the Belleville crowds drawing up to 60000 spectators in an evening
When war was declared in September 1939 George immediately enlisted working first in a factory building Spitfire aircraft and in September 1941 becoming a commissioned pilot in the Royal Air Force He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross but only weeks
later on Nov 17 1942 he and his crew were all killed during a daylight test flight in which the plane went into a spin from which it could not recover His ashes were returned to Canada and buried in the Belleville cemetery
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 38Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The Trucker
A trucker came into a truck stop cafeacute and placed his order He said lsquoI want three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boardsrsquo
The brand new blonde waitress not wanting to appear stupid went to the kitchen and said to the cook lsquoThis guy out there just ordered three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards What does he think this place is an auto parts storersquo
lsquoNorsquo the cook said lsquoThree flat tires mean three pancakes a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up and running boards are 2 slices of crisp bacon
lsquoOh OKrsquo said the blonde She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer
The trucker asked lsquoWhat are the beans for Blondiersquo
lsquoShe replied lsquoI thought while you were waiting for the flat tires headlights and running boards you might as well gas up
Two Nuts
Two boy scouts went on a nature hike in the hills picking hickory nuts along the way They soon filled their small pails and started to fill their pants and shirt pockets When they could hold no more nuts they started down the country road until they came across a cemetery One of the boys decided that would be a good place to stop and divide up the nuts
The two boys sat in the shade of a large oak tree and unloaded their pockets and buckets dumping all of the nuts in a large pile In the process two of the nuts rolled down near the road The boys then proceeded to divide up the nuts ldquoOne for you One for me One for you One for merdquo
As they were dividing the nuts another boy walking by the cemetery happened to hear them He looked into the cemetery but could not see the boys because they were hidden by the tree He hesitated a moment and then ran back to his house
ldquoFather fatherrdquo he yelled as he entered his house ldquoThe cemetery Come quickrdquo ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo the father asked ldquoNo time to explainrdquo the boy frantically panted ldquoFollow merdquo The boy and the father ran up the country road and stopped when they reached the cemetery They stood at the side of the road and listened for a few moments Then the father asked his son ldquowhatrsquos wrongrdquo
The son said ldquodo you hear that (he whispered)rdquo They both listened intently and heard the Scouts ldquoOne for me One for you One for me One for yourdquo
The boy then blurted out to his father ldquoThe devil and the God are dividing the soulsrdquo The father grinned but was silent A few moments later as the Scouts completed dividing out the nuts one Scout said to the other rdquo As soon as we get those two nuts down by the road wersquoll have them allrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 39Thoughts to Ponder
Cape Pine
Written by Krista Austin St Johnrsquos NLPictures taken by Krista Austin
My roots are on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in the tiny rural community of St Shottrsquos As a child I frequently heard older people talking very casually about encounters with ghosts both in St Shottrsquos and especially in neighbouring Cape Pine I emphasize the word ldquocasuallyrdquo because these ghost stories were not meant to frighten but to teach that there is but a thin veil between this world and the next and encounters with the other side should not scare you as such occurrences are simply the result of ldquosome poor soul in need of a prayerrdquo
The last weekend of September brought perfect weather for a road trip so my partner Mark and I took the opportunity to visit my family in St Shottrsquos As Mark had never been to Cape Pine we considered it a good excuse to do some off-road riding my Suzuki Vstrom and his Kawasaki Versys Cape Pine consists of a now-automated lighthouse and two houses that are vacant for most of the year Itrsquos the most southerly point in Newfoundland at about the same latitude as the northern
border of Italy Part of the ldquoGraveyard of the Atlanticrdquo the number of shipwrecks in the area in the early 19th Century led to the construction of the lighthouse in 1851
To get to Cape Pine you turn off the Irish Loop highway at St Shottrsquos and then travel along a gravel road for about 9km The road is in pretty good shape but loose in places When you reach Cape Pine yoursquore rewarded with spectacular scenery of barrens cliffs and ocean
After wandering around and taking some pictures we set off for the main road Things were going quite well until I heard a large rock hit the bottom of my bike Somehow I
instinctively pulled in the clutch and came to a stop It was only then that I realized that my bike was no longer running I turn the key off turn it back on put the bike in neutral and hit the starter Shersquos alive I hit the gear shift andhellipshe shut off ldquoWhat the amp$rdquo Mark instantly knew what had happened and his hunch was proven when he inspected the wire coming from the side stand Somehow the rock had cut the wire going to my side stand switch The problem I now had was that the bike thinks that the stand is down and cuts the power when the bike is shifted into gear Luckily for me Mark is a jack-of-all-trades and usually turns into McGyver when
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 40NL News
Continued on next Page
something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
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The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 42NL amp NB amp NS Events
ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
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beltdrivebettyblogspotcomPair-A-Dice TrikesThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 15
Rockstar Energy Drink Takes Title Position with Canadian MX Nationals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - (October 14 2013 - Stouffville Ontario) Canadian Motosport Racing Corporation (CMRC) is pleased to announce the commencement of an agreement with Rockstar Energy Drink to become the title sponsor of the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals
I am very excited about the new relationship we have developed with Rockstar Energy Drink and I look forward to working closely with their team stated Mark Stallybrass CMRC President Our friends at Rockstar are very enthused about the sponsorship of this property and are anxious to promote series growth and attract a wider following of the Motocross Nationals and the Rockstar Energy
Drink line of beverages
The 22nd Annual Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals will expand to ten rounds in 2014 and will feature top Canadian and International Professional Motocross talent including returning champion Brett Metcalfe Bobby Kiniry Colton Facciotti and Tyler Medaglia in the premier MX1 class Plans are already underway to create more enthusiasm to catch the attention of an expanded fan base with new exciting attractions which will benefit the teams riders industry and most importantly the spectators
Rockstar is fired up to announce this partnership with the premiere motocross racing championship in Canada stated Dave Giancoulos Vice-President Canada Rockstar Inc I am hugely excited for this new alignment with a prestigious motocross championship which has made major strides in the past few years The level of competition has risen and with it so has the draw for new talent We believe the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals will be the most dynamic and exciting season to date
The series will commence the first weekend of June and will visit five provinces over a span of twelve weeks to conclude in August Complete details of the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals will be released in the coming months For additional information contact CMRC at (905) 642-5607 or e-mail infocmrcracingcom
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Sports amp AB EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 16
Sports amp AB EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 17
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ldquoListen to the mustnts child Listen to the donts
Listen to the shouldnts the impossibles the wonts
Listen to the never haves then listen close to me
Anything can happen child Anything can berdquo
Shel Silverstein
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I love looking at old photographs I wont say it was a simpler time but it was a different life
Smiling faces from the past you wonder who the people are Was this an important day Were they gathering to
celebrate life and love someone birthday wedding graduation Was it a sombre day filled with heartache a forced smile for the future or was it to hint at that this too will pass
Many pictures of family friends standing in front of cars trucks and motorcycles and tractors Young children forced to stand proper optimistically looking forward to a future a day when this one would feel like a century ago if it were yesterday
There are pretty young girls rosy blushes on their cheeks even in the fading black and white photos Someone coming courting A time before she was a wife a mother a grandmother A time when she held someone world in her delicate hands How many hearts did she break before someone swept her away
There are the races Creased and folded Faded from an image the dust and smoke Small town excitement Dare devils reckless careless restless for the adrenaline they
craved The roar of the engines the roar of the crowds Wood dirt asphalt unforgiving barriers Man and machine slight of hand cheaters and champions pushing the sport pushing the competitors Tomorrow would be work but for that brief snapshot it was only the rush of speed and a pounding heart
-bad Uncle Monkey
bad Uncle Monkey amp SK EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 18
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ldquoSuccess is not final failure is not fatal it is the courage to continue that countsrdquo
Winston Churchill
Women in the Wind
I am interested in starting up a Women in the Wind (WITW) motorcycle chapter within Regina for lady riders and looking to find others who may have interest in joining as well To read about the history of WITW and see where other chapters are located the official national website is here httpwwwwomeninthewindorg This national motorcycle club has several chapters across Canada including Saskatoon Membership is open to all lady riders all makes and models of motorcycles and all levels of experience This is more about a bunch of ladies uniting to ride and socialize together
There is often an annual provincial rally and like this year (just last weekend) a bi-annual event that hosted over 200 lady riders from across Canada and the USA in Kannaskis AB at a first class eventconference Membership within WITW does not have to be exclusive you can belong to other riding groups and clubs as well If there are enough women who are interested in finding out how this would work whatrsquos involved etchellip we will set a date to connect over coffeedrinks and discuss Expressing interest by no means commits you to joining the club The Saskatoon chapter strongly supports the creation of a Regina chapter and would help us get things rolling If you are a lady and you ride and you have interest in finding out more please email me with your name and phone number and should we get enough
interest I will let you know the date to connect Gentleman if you know a lady rider that you think may be interested please pass this along Thank you in advance SincerelyShelly-Anne Shellyanne888gmailcomCell 306-501-5820
O u r E v e n t s C a l e n d a r s w w w c a n a d i a n m o t o r c y c l e e v e n t s c o m
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O u r R i d e r F r i e n d l y P h o n e B o o k a n d r e s o u r c e s f o r t h e b u s i n e s s e s o f t h e R i d e r F r i e n d l y B u s i n e s s A s s o c i a t i o n w w w r i d e r f r i e n d l y c a
Women in the Wind amp SK EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 19
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Midnight Lunch
The Canadian Legion of Riders And the Battlefords Jazz Society
Presents
Halloween Costume Bash featuring
the Barons of Buckingham
Date and Time Friday November 01 2013 at 800PM
Place Sloan room the Royal Canadian Legion Br70 North Battleford
Tickets $1000 per person
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Join our Canadian Riders Support Network
Be there to lend a hand when a rider finds themselves in need in a strange community - YOURSYour information becomes part ofrdquo The Little Black Book of Rider Friendly Businessesrdquo - itrsquos a motorcyclists community phone book
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Did you know we have motorcycle puzzles in the Forum section of the website Well we do and theyrsquore fun
We take random motorcycle-themed photos from the interwebs and use our puzzle software to create puzzles for our members to put together
You will find one loaded each day in the motorcycle puzzle forum board
In order to do the puzzles all you need to do is to download a small free piece of software from BrainsBreaker puzzles (We provide the link in the forums)
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Rider Friendly Business Association The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 22
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Would You Trade Your Bike For Sneakers
By Julie Malette (Mumbles) 1st CAV Sicily Supporter
1st Canadian Army Veterans (CAV) Motorcycle Unit members parked their
bikes on September 22nd and donned their sneakers to take part in the 2013 Canadian Army Run Patrick St-Pierre (Border) of Sicily Unit Jean-Claude Tremblay (JC) of Paardeberg Unit and President Phil Fisher (Fish) of Regalbuto Unit took part in the half-marathon while President Trevor Luten (Trev) of Paardeberg Unit completed the 5k run
In total 22000 members of both the public and the military registered to take part in the run this year This was the largest run thus far and is the fastest growing race in Canada The Canadian Army Run started in 2008 with 7000 participants as a chance for
troops to thank Canadians for their support while allowing Canadians to thank those who have served us both home and abroad The military theme dominated with displays of tanks trucks tents and equipment with music provided by a military band Soldiers at the finish line hung 2013 Canadian Army Run dog tags around participantrsquos necks as a keep-sake of the event
Master Warrant Officer Rob Clarke spoke of the ldquopride and comradeship to military and public alike with emotions of seeing ill and injuredrdquo as last year 115 handicapped participants came out to run walk or roll Proceeds of the 2013 Canadian Army Run go to benefit Soldier On and the Military Family Fund This will assist past and present members of the military and their families cope with their disabilities and unforeseen needs
CAV members also offered support with style arriving on their bikes handing out drinks to the participants all while displaying
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 23Support Our Troops
Table of Contents
23 mdash Support Our Troops24 mdash Soldiers of Suicide - SOT25 mdash Accident Victims Remembered26 mdash Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events27 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events28 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events29 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events30 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events31 mdash LWC News amp ON Events32 mdash LWC News amp International News33 mdash New Products34 mdash ON Events35 mdash Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events36 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events37 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame38 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame39 mdash Thoughts to Ponder40 mdash NL News41 mdash NL News42 mdash NL amp NB amp NS Events43 mdash Faith amp Motorcycles
Continued on next Page
their bikes with pride behind their hydration station It was a great day to ride with friends attend a great event and help out for a good cause
Congratulations to our CAV runners Now hang up those sneakers and put those riding boots back on
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 24Soldiers of Suicide - SOT
Remember the Soldiers Remember the soldiers who died over thereIn Dieppe Vimy and PasschendaeleSt Julien Ypres and Hill 62 They gave their lives for me and for you
They fought for our country against tyrannyShedding their blood so we could be free Brave soldiers and sailors and airmen were they Giving their all in lands far away
Remember the sailors who sailed the great seasBattling u-boats unseen enemy Protecting our service folk going to warKeeping danger away from our shores
Remember the airmen who took to the skiesTo defend us from enemyrsquos wilesRemember the fliers whose aircraft went down Their sleeping bodies may nersquoer be found
Remember our service folk from World War IlWho fought great battles for me and youIn England North Africa France ItalyHolland and Belgium those countries freed
Remember the merchant men bringing suppliesOrsquoer treacherous waters to the alliesLike our armed forces they gave life and limb Our memory of them must never dim
And then off to Korea our servicemen wentMore war where bone guts and lives were spent Then came Cyprus Suez and the Middle East With United Nations searching for peace
In Afghanistan now they fight Taliban To help rebuild a strange foreign landStill some return dead injured and maimed Canadians giving their best once again Reason I am the son of a career Royal Canadian Army (Dental Corp) officer Lt Col Laurence C Cameron Dad served Canada from 1939 until his retirement in 1959 His tour of duty during WWII took him to England Scotland France Belgium North Africa Sicily and Ortona While serving Canada the dental corps also served the RCN and the RCAF Following WWII Dad served on HMCS Magnificent HMCS Cornwallis HMCS Stadacona HMCS Shearwater RCAF Beaverbank Canadian Artillery Base Camp Shilo among other sites Much of this time was obviously away from his family This poem honours Canadian service men and wom-en who have served and who continue to serve our country with bravery and the families at home who love and understand the reasons for having to be apart for ex-tended periods of time some until eternity Permisssion is granted to Veterans Affairs Canada to publish this work without rec-ompense to the author
Robert J Cameron -November 5 2009 72Halifax Nova Scotia
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FUNDRAISING FOR SOS PROJECT By the non profit organization HONOUR OUR CANADIAN SOLDIERS
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ldquoThis life is what you make it No matter what youre going to mess up
sometimes its a universal truth But the good part is you get to decide
how youre going to mess it up Girls will be your friends - theyll act like it anyway
But just remember some come some go The ones that stay with you through
everything - theyre your true best friends Dont let go of them Also remember
sisters make the best friends in the world As for lovers well
theyll come and go too And baby I hate to say it
most of them - actually pretty much all of them are going to break your heart but you cant give up because if you
give up youll never find your soulmate Youll never find that half who makes you whole and that goes for everything Just
because you fail once doesnt mean youre gonna fail at
everything Keep trying hold on and always always always believe in yourself
because if you dont then who will sweetie So keep your head high
keep your chin up and most importantly keep smiling because lifes a beautiful thing and
theres so much to smile aboutrdquo
Marilyn Monroe
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 25Accident Victims Remembered
Do you ever sing
Phrases of songs spin off from random thoughts The meanings can be deep obscure melancholy hopeful
The lyrics haunt me follow me chase
me by day amp often play me to sleep at night
My world has always been ruled by melodyHow some do not Cannot seem to take lyrics to heart is a mystery to me how do they not feel the poignancy The laughter The heartache The passion
How can one not have renewed hope amp faith when the words amp tune resonate within your soul as if theyd be spoken to you by a loverOr one who would beOr once was
How can they not feel the music inside their chest amp notice their bodies move faster or slower
When you are by yourself amp on the road do not certain songs Plead for release Do you hum the verses you are not knowing amp Belt out the ones you do
Do you not notice the rhythm of the motor or the tires on the roadDo the passing cars or guardrails not
accentuate the beatDoes riding make you happy enough to singHave you forgotten howDoes it not make you smile
Just wonderingdo you ever sing Even just a little
LaterKate B
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 26Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events
Is it Time to Re-Tire
Did I mention that already Sorry this time Irsquom actually talking bike tires
After getting back from Red Wing this summer I decided to get some new tires The last set was installed in July 2011 and I had put 26000 km on them They were starting to show the miles and were getting a little too close to the wear bars Irsquove run tires too far before and thatrsquos never a safe thing to do So for the sake of a couple of thousand kilometers itrsquos not worth the risk of blowing a tire
But which tire to choose There are as manyopinions as to the proper tire to run as there are riders
Quite often over years of riding each rider will settle on a tire brand that they like to ride on and will stick with it However
what makes choosing a tire difficult is that every bike handles and ldquofeelsrdquo different on different tire brands So depending on the number of miles a rider covers each year will determine how often they have to buy new tires and how often they get to try a different manufacturerrsquos tire
For a few years there I was running through a set of tires every summer Thatrsquos a lot of riding but I sure was having a great time The upshot to this was that I got to try a couple of different tire brands on my bike
The first couple of sets were Dunlops and they were okay but I didnrsquot quite like the way the bike ldquofeltrdquo running on these It just didnrsquot quite hold the road as I thought it should and didnrsquot seem to hold corners well either
So then I tried a pair of Bridgestones and Irsquove got to tell you that ndash for my bike ndash that was the scariest set of tires Irsquove ever ridden on The bike actually felt scary with that set of tires It followed every crack or road snake that it could find making it wander and jerk
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 27Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Robertrsquos Aimless RamblingsOctober 2013 Newspaper
back and forth on the road and corners were even worse I couldnrsquot wait for that set of tires to wear out
After that I went looking for something a little better so I decided to try a set of Avon Venom X
The difference was incredible and immediate It was like these tires were designed for my bike
The bike ran smoother on the road tracked perfectly and cornered with a smoothness that Irsquod never felt before There was no more having to guess what the bike would do every time it hit a crack or bump in the road it now tracked perfectly true What a pleasure it was to ride It was like being on a brand new bike
So consequently Irsquove stuck with Avonrsquos for my bike and couldnrsquot be happier A lot of riders like their Metzeler tires you hear a lot of good things about them Irsquove been tempted to try a set but Irsquom happy with the way the bike runs on Avonrsquos so why mess with a good thing
I guess the bottom line in tires is find a tire that runs well for your bike and your riding style and enjoy your time out on the road
ldquoLife is like riding a bicycle To keep your balance you must keep movingrdquo
Albert Einstein
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 28Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Duncan and Dave M conquering the Dragon
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Proper Braking
I was asked recently by a friend who just purchased his first bike what is the most important safety tip you can give me I thought for a second and answered learning how to use your brakes He looked at me as if I were kidding him Whats to it he said ya just stomp and squeeze just like in your car
Thats the problem I said Too many riders believe that and coincidentally bikers crash way to often Youve all heard the story about the guy who had to lay er down because somebody pulled out in front of him
What that actually means is he panicked locked the rear tire and the bike slid on the ground and stopped when it hit the vehicle or just before it hit the vehicle In either case the rider crashed in an attempt to avoid a crash
Ninety percent of the time if the rider had braked properly in that situation he would never have struck the vehicle
So the question is how do I minimize my chances of crashing into something The answer is simple Practice emergency maximum braking But first theres a couple of things you need to know Number 1 The
front brake is 70 of your braking force Due to that fact you must put more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake If you happen to lock the front tire you must release it immediately then reapply it Squeeze the front brake dont grab it If you lock the rear tire dont release it If you do theres a good chance you will high side
With a motorcycle you can still steer when the rear tire is locked and sliding You must also remember that the motorcycle must be straight up when performing maximum braking This is not to say that you cant brake with the bike leaned over in a turn you can lightly brake with both brakes in that situation but maximum braking must be done with the bike straight up
The point is you must learn to modulate your brakes to keep from locking them and the only way to do that is to practice Keep repeating to yourself front brake front brake That will assist you in putting more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake
You should practice maximum braking from whatever speed you normally ride I guarantee your bike will react differently when braking hard at 80mph than at 30mph If you practice then in an emergency situation you
will revert to your training rather than dumb luck The only other alternative is to buy a bike with anti-lock brakes just remember even with anti-lock brakes the bike still has to be straight up to perform maximum braking
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Continued on next Page
Please tell ldquoMotormanrdquo Belt Drive Betty sent you to receive
your $500 discount
Till next month ride safe and get some practice in
A word of thanks to all the riders who have bought my Ride Like a Pro video and for all the positive reviews received I truly appreciate all the support and just remember always apply the techniques I show you in the video every single time you ride
You can call our toll free number and order the video with your mastercard or visa Dr Donna or myself will be happy to take your order You can order by calling 1-866-868-7433 It will be the best motorcycle accessory you can buy for you or a friend
You can also pick up my Ride Like a Pro Video at the following dealers in the Tampa Bay area BMW of Tampa Bay on Gunn Highway or Action Honda in Hudson Ride Safe
Copyright 2009 Jerry ldquoMotormanrdquo Palladinowwwridelikeaprocom
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2013 Ride for MS Thank You Riders
What a great ride It started out pretty gloomy but the rain held out Many thanks to all of those who bit the bullet and took a chance that it would stay clear and it did
Thanks to the Knights of Columbus - South Windsor for a fantastic buffet dinner Wayne Wilson amp James Ridout from the White Nights-EMS for being there in case we needed them
To all the sponsors and contributors for the beautiful door and auction prizes thank you And finally to the many volunteers who make this Ride for MS event possible Kathy Iacovone who won the 50 Plasma TV Congrats Kathy
The Top Fundraiser bringing in the most pledges this year was Mike Lucier The Top 3 Fundraisers that brought in the most pledges for the last 5 years are 1 Kathy Iacovone 2 Gail Lucier-Nantais and 3 Mile Lucier ~~ GREAT JOB ~~
The 5th Annual Ride for MS brought in over $8000 to be given to the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) to help subsidize the purchase of special equipment such as wheelchairs wheelchair batteries walkers and other equipment as needed by those in our community with MS
Shar Good - Lone Wolf Clubhouse
THOUSANDS OF BIKERS ROAR INTOWASHINGTON DC TO PROTEST
Two Million Bikers rally suited up to protest theMillions of Americans March Against Fear
Bikers opposing a Muslim rally took over Washington DC on the morning of September 11th Thousands of motorcyclists roared into the nationrsquos capital for the Two Million Bikers Rallymdashas the nation observed moments of silence to honor the victims of the 911 terror attacksmdashintent on drowning out an event originally titled the Million Muslim March The Million Muslim March changed its name to the Million American March Against Fear (MAMF) but that did not change the bikersrsquo minds
Authorities denied the accusations noting that permits are not needed to rally in the capital MAMF the rally opposed by the bikers began on the National Mall just after 12pmmdashright as the bikers began to circle the area With many streets surrounding the rally closed off to traffic the bikers were not able to get to the rally of their disdain
A historic event for solidarity of humanity to establish peace harmony and justice is how MAMF described their rally organized by the American Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC)
The riders did make their presence felt though with clusters of motorcycles circling the surrounding blocks as MAMFrsquos speakers and organizers tried to rally
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Continued on next Page
Explaining that American-Muslims lsquostand with America against terrorismrsquo speaker Ruby Sous said ldquowe want to stand here in solidarity with the American people against hate and violencerdquo Christian protestors who showed up to protest against the Muslim rallymdashin addition to the motorcycled masses shouted back lsquoyou picked the wrong dayrsquo Throughout all this motorcycles could be seen circling coursing and revving their way around the rally
Attendees tried to hold a moment of silence but all they heard were revving motorcyclesThough not quite as large as the name would suggest there were several thousand motorcyclists in attendance stretching at least one-third of a mile long as they rumbled down suburban highways according to reports
MAMF also did not exactly live up to its name with only a few dozen supporters showing up Several speakers also railed against conspiracy theories American soldiers in the Middle East and other fringe topics They were outnumbered by the throngs of park police and counter-demonstrators on hand according to reports
Chopper
NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE
October 2013 - - The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum amp Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2014 Hall of Fame and the 2014 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame
Individuals organizations and businesses considered for induction into the Hall of Fame will have made a positive and significant impact on motorcycling Individuals considered for the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will have made a significant impact through their work in grassroots rights efforts
The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors the men and women who have dedicated much of their lives to improving promoting and advancing our great sport and lifestyle
The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the sacrifices individuals across the nation and world have made to protect the rights of motorcyclists through their efforts in the political arena and in grassroots
motorcyclists rights organizations Anyone who knows of a deserving individual can help the museum recognize these exceptional and deserving people by sending in a nomination
Nomination forms must be accompanied by credentials which explain why an individual should be considered for induction Please keep in mind that while their achievements may be outstanding not everyone knows it A comprehensive overview of their accomplishments is necessary to make an informed and educated decision Biographical info newspaper articles historical documents etc may be submitted Credentials should be no longer than five pages long including nomination form
Anyone interested in submitting a nomination form can download the Hall of Fame Nomination form online at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-manager14-Nomination-Formdoc
The Freedom Fighters nomination form is available at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-managerFFHoF-Nomination-Formdoc or you can request a nomination form by phoning the Museum 6053472001 or emailing infosturgismuseumcom
Nominations must be received by the Museum no later than January 10 2014 Individuals chosen for induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will be honored at the annual induction breakfast ceremony on Wednesday August 6 2014
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 32LWC News amp International News
Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags - Pro Riders Marketing Press
Announcement
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper HouseGTO Stretched SaddlebagsRetail $99595
Philadelphia PA - Just outside the ldquocity of brotherly loverdquo is a business that is so cool it
canrsquot be described within the confines of this press release You will have to go to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom to see what I mean
Here we are introducing a new division of the company which is the ldquoFiberglass Manufacturing Divisionrdquo
The first parts to come of the line are the Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags American made super strong and with top flight construction they fit like a glove on any
1993-2013 Harley Davidson Bagger model They are available with exhaust cutouts on both sides one side or none at all depending on your exhaust system
Stretched with a cool speedline design to make even a stock bagger pop with that custom look Shown painted
Dealer and distributor programs are available For further details contact Joe Distefano at proridersmarketingsbcglobalnet P-319-389-0798 or F-866-205-2422For retail sales got to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom
To see these cool bags many great custom bikes and meet Johnny Mac in person while in Daytona at Biketoberfest go to the Strip Club Choppers RoadHousesee below
About Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House is a house of services We specialize in fiberglass products ground up custom motorcycle builds and more Our 47000 sq ft building contains our fabrication area showroom fiberglass production area and 2500 sq ft photo video studio (Elite Studios) we create amp maintain our own websites in house In addition we provide creative services work (photoshop photography) etc Founded in 1999 we have grown through the years from a garage builder to a full service
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Continued on next Page
Above Johnny Mac with raw set of GTO Bags as seen at the Indian Larry Block party
The Christmas Motorcycle Show (CMS) is the YEAR END Motorcycle Show for the Motorcycle Rider A place that you can buy gifts for your hard to buy for Rider
We have something for everyone at CMS with all the latest in the motorcycle industry from motorcycles to appeal to gifts to motorcycle art and First Nations art as well
Each booth will have sale items on hand while they last You will see custom bikes along with best in street bikes competing for cash prizes
See race bikes and talk to racers If you are looking to join a riders group CMS is the place to be this Remembrance Day weekend We will have cash prizes for the Best in Show in Best Christmas Decorated Bike ldquoBest Custom Bikerdquo Best Overseas Custom Best Motorcycle Artrdquo Best Scooter and Best Vintage with a tribute to theldquo Isle Of Man We will also have a Swap Meet on Sunday
For the cultural rider and passenger we will have a Motorcycle ARTSHOW where we will have arts and crafts made by riders for riders We will also have a First Nations Arts and cultural display and sale as wellThe National ldquoThank You Veterans Toy Driverdquo is a way for the motorcycling community
get involved in a program that helps military families at Christmas Our organisation associated groups and you can and will gather and distribute toys for our veterans families at bases across Canada (as far as our toy donations last)
This is not a hand out but a way for Riders to say to our soldiers and especially their families that we appreciate everything they go through to keep their family unit together If we can help by supplying a present or two under the Christmas Tree this year and make a kid happy at Christmashellipwhy not
How can you help You can get involved by mailing an unwrapped gift for a kid from 6 months old to 16 years old to the address on our website If you can talk to your friends andor group and get a few toys together that would be great As you know CASH is king and if you can make a cash donation for the truck and fuel to deliver the toys to bases across Canada that would be very helpful If you cannot make it to the show and would like to help anyway please go to our PayPal account and donate the price of admission of $15+ into the show AS A DONATION for the cause at friendsofveteranscom Or please contact our office at fovcanadagmailcom
facility within a creative environment we excel and our customers are 100 satisfied Location915 Ray AvenueCroydon Pa 19021267-878-9046 GM Jack Mcintyrecell 610-636-5848jackbikerpicsorg As always your continued support of our clients and Pro Riders Marketing is sincerely appreciated
If you need further information to facilitate use of this PR or for any reason please feel free to contact me anytime 247
Thank you again for your continued support
Best Regards Joe Distefano wwwproridersmarketingcom Pro Riders Marketing Promotional Productswwwprmpromocom phone 319-389-0798 fax 866-205-2422proridersmarketingsbc-globalnet
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 34New Products amp ON Events
Folks yesterday Wounded Warriors Canada launched a very exciting innovative event The WWC Battlefield Bike Ride 2014 will raise funds for PTSD service animal programs The ride will last 5 - 15 June Juno Beach - Vimy
Commencing on the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings This ride will be a bucket list experience not only will we cycle in our forefathers footsteps we will take in all that rural France has to offer Frankly I am getting tired of hearing that Vets are paying upwards to $25k for a service dog To my mind some of the folks that supply dogs are war profiteers We do not charge a thin dime to any Vet in need of this great tool to fight the demons of PTSD
The need is great as we all know Now before we digress into VAC should pay for them You are right That said we need to prove it works this will take time In the interim we need to help those that need this type of help I would ask that you go to our web site wwwwoundedwarriorsca for details etc
Please consider joining us in an incredible journey You will find the ask is modest and quite doable no matter if you fundraise or pay it all yourself or a combination of both Raised fund are tax deductible Finally please forward to all your FB friends We are looking for 200 riders to ride for the 158 fallen Honour the fallen help the living
Wayne JohnstonFounderWounded Warriors Canada
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DAVE SEHL TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the seventh member of the class of 2013 Dave Sehl will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
First in Canada as a privateer and then in the US on the Harley-Davidson factory team for a few shining years Dave Sehl ruled the half-mile dirt tracks like few others
Daversquos first success came in ice racing in 1966 when he won the CMA junior 500 national championship In lsquo67 he was Canadarsquos top half-mile dirt track competitor in
the senior class repeating the win in lsquo68 as an expert He topped that in 1969 winning on the ice again as an expert and taking the CMA No 1 plate in dirt track
An AMA national victory in 1970 provided Dave with a huge boost and three weeks later Dave won again this time another half-mile in Columbus Ohio He was on a roll and over a five-year spell he won Louisville three times ldquoIt was a nice trackrdquo he says in retrospect ldquoBig and smooth and nobody got in your wayrdquo Over a five-year span Dave was on the Louisville podium all five times
Perseverance and talent were rewarded and
in 1971 Dave placed fifth overall in AMA standings-his best year At the same time his dominance of Canadian racing continued and Dave took the CMA championships in 250 and 750 cc half-mile dirt track in 1970 and lsquo73
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International
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Continued on next Page
Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC)
Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
DON HADDOW TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the sixth member of the class of 2013 Don Haddow will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
Don Haddow credits his lifelong passion for motorsports to a childhood Christmas present from an aunt ldquoThrills of the Speedwayrdquo This led to a life-long love for riding and racing with much success
At the age of 26 Don bought a new Triumph T100R and was rewarded with the 1957 Canadian championship in the expert class at Harewood Acres near Jarvis Ont A few
weeks later he placed second in the 25-lap final of the BEMC Indian Summer Trophy Races These wins launched Donrsquos career
Late in the season in 1961 Don rode Oscar Liebmannrsquos hand-built BMW Rennsport special at Harewood and narrowly beat Al Johnson on a Norton Manx to win the Indian Summer Trophy Race
In 1962 Don received a first class award in the Canadian winter rally and competed in sports car hillclimbs in the legendary Jordan Special a home-built car with alcohol-fuelled Vincent engine It was invariably the fastest machine on the hill regularly defeated Ludwig Heimrath in his Porsches and still holds the hill records at Hockley Valley and Rattlesnake Point
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and
ldquoFinish each day and be done with it You have done what you could
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in forget them as soon as you can Tomorrow is a new day You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be
encumbered with your old nonsenserdquo
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Continued on next Page
promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in To-ronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motor-cyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
GEORGE PEPPER TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE HALL
OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to honour pioneering motorcycle racer George Pepper as an Historical Inductee at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga
Ontario
George Pepper was the pride of Belleville Ont and one of Canadarsquos most naturally talented motorcycle racers of the prewar era He was an exceptional rider with successes in Canada the United States and England With the outbreak of the Second World War he became a pilot in the Royal Air Force and was decorated for bravery before his life was cut short by a plane crash on a test flight in 1942
In 1936 George rocketed to fame when his home town hosted its first road race through the streets the Canadian championship 200 held in Belleville It drew 35 entries from star riders such as Madison Sale Bruce Venier and Tony Miller from Toronto Bob Sparks and Elwood Stillwell from Windsor and Americans Babe Tancrede and Ben Campanale on factory-backed Harley-Davidsons Nearly all the Canadian entrants rode British makes such as BSA Norton and Rudge The starter was Toronto motorcycle dealer Percy McBride and a crowd estimated at 20000 lined the streets to watch
Georgersquos abilities were soon noticed abroad and he and several Canadian racers were persuaded to compete in the English speedway leagues Racingrsquos popularity in England dwarfed the Belleville crowds drawing up to 60000 spectators in an evening
When war was declared in September 1939 George immediately enlisted working first in a factory building Spitfire aircraft and in September 1941 becoming a commissioned pilot in the Royal Air Force He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross but only weeks
later on Nov 17 1942 he and his crew were all killed during a daylight test flight in which the plane went into a spin from which it could not recover His ashes were returned to Canada and buried in the Belleville cemetery
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 38Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The Trucker
A trucker came into a truck stop cafeacute and placed his order He said lsquoI want three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boardsrsquo
The brand new blonde waitress not wanting to appear stupid went to the kitchen and said to the cook lsquoThis guy out there just ordered three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards What does he think this place is an auto parts storersquo
lsquoNorsquo the cook said lsquoThree flat tires mean three pancakes a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up and running boards are 2 slices of crisp bacon
lsquoOh OKrsquo said the blonde She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer
The trucker asked lsquoWhat are the beans for Blondiersquo
lsquoShe replied lsquoI thought while you were waiting for the flat tires headlights and running boards you might as well gas up
Two Nuts
Two boy scouts went on a nature hike in the hills picking hickory nuts along the way They soon filled their small pails and started to fill their pants and shirt pockets When they could hold no more nuts they started down the country road until they came across a cemetery One of the boys decided that would be a good place to stop and divide up the nuts
The two boys sat in the shade of a large oak tree and unloaded their pockets and buckets dumping all of the nuts in a large pile In the process two of the nuts rolled down near the road The boys then proceeded to divide up the nuts ldquoOne for you One for me One for you One for merdquo
As they were dividing the nuts another boy walking by the cemetery happened to hear them He looked into the cemetery but could not see the boys because they were hidden by the tree He hesitated a moment and then ran back to his house
ldquoFather fatherrdquo he yelled as he entered his house ldquoThe cemetery Come quickrdquo ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo the father asked ldquoNo time to explainrdquo the boy frantically panted ldquoFollow merdquo The boy and the father ran up the country road and stopped when they reached the cemetery They stood at the side of the road and listened for a few moments Then the father asked his son ldquowhatrsquos wrongrdquo
The son said ldquodo you hear that (he whispered)rdquo They both listened intently and heard the Scouts ldquoOne for me One for you One for me One for yourdquo
The boy then blurted out to his father ldquoThe devil and the God are dividing the soulsrdquo The father grinned but was silent A few moments later as the Scouts completed dividing out the nuts one Scout said to the other rdquo As soon as we get those two nuts down by the road wersquoll have them allrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 39Thoughts to Ponder
Cape Pine
Written by Krista Austin St Johnrsquos NLPictures taken by Krista Austin
My roots are on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in the tiny rural community of St Shottrsquos As a child I frequently heard older people talking very casually about encounters with ghosts both in St Shottrsquos and especially in neighbouring Cape Pine I emphasize the word ldquocasuallyrdquo because these ghost stories were not meant to frighten but to teach that there is but a thin veil between this world and the next and encounters with the other side should not scare you as such occurrences are simply the result of ldquosome poor soul in need of a prayerrdquo
The last weekend of September brought perfect weather for a road trip so my partner Mark and I took the opportunity to visit my family in St Shottrsquos As Mark had never been to Cape Pine we considered it a good excuse to do some off-road riding my Suzuki Vstrom and his Kawasaki Versys Cape Pine consists of a now-automated lighthouse and two houses that are vacant for most of the year Itrsquos the most southerly point in Newfoundland at about the same latitude as the northern
border of Italy Part of the ldquoGraveyard of the Atlanticrdquo the number of shipwrecks in the area in the early 19th Century led to the construction of the lighthouse in 1851
To get to Cape Pine you turn off the Irish Loop highway at St Shottrsquos and then travel along a gravel road for about 9km The road is in pretty good shape but loose in places When you reach Cape Pine yoursquore rewarded with spectacular scenery of barrens cliffs and ocean
After wandering around and taking some pictures we set off for the main road Things were going quite well until I heard a large rock hit the bottom of my bike Somehow I
instinctively pulled in the clutch and came to a stop It was only then that I realized that my bike was no longer running I turn the key off turn it back on put the bike in neutral and hit the starter Shersquos alive I hit the gear shift andhellipshe shut off ldquoWhat the amp$rdquo Mark instantly knew what had happened and his hunch was proven when he inspected the wire coming from the side stand Somehow the rock had cut the wire going to my side stand switch The problem I now had was that the bike thinks that the stand is down and cuts the power when the bike is shifted into gear Luckily for me Mark is a jack-of-all-trades and usually turns into McGyver when
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Continued on next Page
something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
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The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 42NL amp NB amp NS Events
ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
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Rockstar Energy Drink Takes Title Position with Canadian MX Nationals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - (October 14 2013 - Stouffville Ontario) Canadian Motosport Racing Corporation (CMRC) is pleased to announce the commencement of an agreement with Rockstar Energy Drink to become the title sponsor of the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals
I am very excited about the new relationship we have developed with Rockstar Energy Drink and I look forward to working closely with their team stated Mark Stallybrass CMRC President Our friends at Rockstar are very enthused about the sponsorship of this property and are anxious to promote series growth and attract a wider following of the Motocross Nationals and the Rockstar Energy
Drink line of beverages
The 22nd Annual Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals will expand to ten rounds in 2014 and will feature top Canadian and International Professional Motocross talent including returning champion Brett Metcalfe Bobby Kiniry Colton Facciotti and Tyler Medaglia in the premier MX1 class Plans are already underway to create more enthusiasm to catch the attention of an expanded fan base with new exciting attractions which will benefit the teams riders industry and most importantly the spectators
Rockstar is fired up to announce this partnership with the premiere motocross racing championship in Canada stated Dave Giancoulos Vice-President Canada Rockstar Inc I am hugely excited for this new alignment with a prestigious motocross championship which has made major strides in the past few years The level of competition has risen and with it so has the draw for new talent We believe the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals will be the most dynamic and exciting season to date
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Sports amp AB EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 16
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Anything can happen child Anything can berdquo
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I love looking at old photographs I wont say it was a simpler time but it was a different life
Smiling faces from the past you wonder who the people are Was this an important day Were they gathering to
celebrate life and love someone birthday wedding graduation Was it a sombre day filled with heartache a forced smile for the future or was it to hint at that this too will pass
Many pictures of family friends standing in front of cars trucks and motorcycles and tractors Young children forced to stand proper optimistically looking forward to a future a day when this one would feel like a century ago if it were yesterday
There are pretty young girls rosy blushes on their cheeks even in the fading black and white photos Someone coming courting A time before she was a wife a mother a grandmother A time when she held someone world in her delicate hands How many hearts did she break before someone swept her away
There are the races Creased and folded Faded from an image the dust and smoke Small town excitement Dare devils reckless careless restless for the adrenaline they
craved The roar of the engines the roar of the crowds Wood dirt asphalt unforgiving barriers Man and machine slight of hand cheaters and champions pushing the sport pushing the competitors Tomorrow would be work but for that brief snapshot it was only the rush of speed and a pounding heart
-bad Uncle Monkey
bad Uncle Monkey amp SK EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 18
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Women in the Wind
I am interested in starting up a Women in the Wind (WITW) motorcycle chapter within Regina for lady riders and looking to find others who may have interest in joining as well To read about the history of WITW and see where other chapters are located the official national website is here httpwwwwomeninthewindorg This national motorcycle club has several chapters across Canada including Saskatoon Membership is open to all lady riders all makes and models of motorcycles and all levels of experience This is more about a bunch of ladies uniting to ride and socialize together
There is often an annual provincial rally and like this year (just last weekend) a bi-annual event that hosted over 200 lady riders from across Canada and the USA in Kannaskis AB at a first class eventconference Membership within WITW does not have to be exclusive you can belong to other riding groups and clubs as well If there are enough women who are interested in finding out how this would work whatrsquos involved etchellip we will set a date to connect over coffeedrinks and discuss Expressing interest by no means commits you to joining the club The Saskatoon chapter strongly supports the creation of a Regina chapter and would help us get things rolling If you are a lady and you ride and you have interest in finding out more please email me with your name and phone number and should we get enough
interest I will let you know the date to connect Gentleman if you know a lady rider that you think may be interested please pass this along Thank you in advance SincerelyShelly-Anne Shellyanne888gmailcomCell 306-501-5820
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Midnight Lunch
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Rider Friendly Business Association The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 22
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Would You Trade Your Bike For Sneakers
By Julie Malette (Mumbles) 1st CAV Sicily Supporter
1st Canadian Army Veterans (CAV) Motorcycle Unit members parked their
bikes on September 22nd and donned their sneakers to take part in the 2013 Canadian Army Run Patrick St-Pierre (Border) of Sicily Unit Jean-Claude Tremblay (JC) of Paardeberg Unit and President Phil Fisher (Fish) of Regalbuto Unit took part in the half-marathon while President Trevor Luten (Trev) of Paardeberg Unit completed the 5k run
In total 22000 members of both the public and the military registered to take part in the run this year This was the largest run thus far and is the fastest growing race in Canada The Canadian Army Run started in 2008 with 7000 participants as a chance for
troops to thank Canadians for their support while allowing Canadians to thank those who have served us both home and abroad The military theme dominated with displays of tanks trucks tents and equipment with music provided by a military band Soldiers at the finish line hung 2013 Canadian Army Run dog tags around participantrsquos necks as a keep-sake of the event
Master Warrant Officer Rob Clarke spoke of the ldquopride and comradeship to military and public alike with emotions of seeing ill and injuredrdquo as last year 115 handicapped participants came out to run walk or roll Proceeds of the 2013 Canadian Army Run go to benefit Soldier On and the Military Family Fund This will assist past and present members of the military and their families cope with their disabilities and unforeseen needs
CAV members also offered support with style arriving on their bikes handing out drinks to the participants all while displaying
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 23Support Our Troops
Table of Contents
23 mdash Support Our Troops24 mdash Soldiers of Suicide - SOT25 mdash Accident Victims Remembered26 mdash Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events27 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events28 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events29 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events30 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events31 mdash LWC News amp ON Events32 mdash LWC News amp International News33 mdash New Products34 mdash ON Events35 mdash Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events36 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events37 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame38 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame39 mdash Thoughts to Ponder40 mdash NL News41 mdash NL News42 mdash NL amp NB amp NS Events43 mdash Faith amp Motorcycles
Continued on next Page
their bikes with pride behind their hydration station It was a great day to ride with friends attend a great event and help out for a good cause
Congratulations to our CAV runners Now hang up those sneakers and put those riding boots back on
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 24Soldiers of Suicide - SOT
Remember the Soldiers Remember the soldiers who died over thereIn Dieppe Vimy and PasschendaeleSt Julien Ypres and Hill 62 They gave their lives for me and for you
They fought for our country against tyrannyShedding their blood so we could be free Brave soldiers and sailors and airmen were they Giving their all in lands far away
Remember the sailors who sailed the great seasBattling u-boats unseen enemy Protecting our service folk going to warKeeping danger away from our shores
Remember the airmen who took to the skiesTo defend us from enemyrsquos wilesRemember the fliers whose aircraft went down Their sleeping bodies may nersquoer be found
Remember our service folk from World War IlWho fought great battles for me and youIn England North Africa France ItalyHolland and Belgium those countries freed
Remember the merchant men bringing suppliesOrsquoer treacherous waters to the alliesLike our armed forces they gave life and limb Our memory of them must never dim
And then off to Korea our servicemen wentMore war where bone guts and lives were spent Then came Cyprus Suez and the Middle East With United Nations searching for peace
In Afghanistan now they fight Taliban To help rebuild a strange foreign landStill some return dead injured and maimed Canadians giving their best once again Reason I am the son of a career Royal Canadian Army (Dental Corp) officer Lt Col Laurence C Cameron Dad served Canada from 1939 until his retirement in 1959 His tour of duty during WWII took him to England Scotland France Belgium North Africa Sicily and Ortona While serving Canada the dental corps also served the RCN and the RCAF Following WWII Dad served on HMCS Magnificent HMCS Cornwallis HMCS Stadacona HMCS Shearwater RCAF Beaverbank Canadian Artillery Base Camp Shilo among other sites Much of this time was obviously away from his family This poem honours Canadian service men and wom-en who have served and who continue to serve our country with bravery and the families at home who love and understand the reasons for having to be apart for ex-tended periods of time some until eternity Permisssion is granted to Veterans Affairs Canada to publish this work without rec-ompense to the author
Robert J Cameron -November 5 2009 72Halifax Nova Scotia
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ldquoThis life is what you make it No matter what youre going to mess up
sometimes its a universal truth But the good part is you get to decide
how youre going to mess it up Girls will be your friends - theyll act like it anyway
But just remember some come some go The ones that stay with you through
everything - theyre your true best friends Dont let go of them Also remember
sisters make the best friends in the world As for lovers well
theyll come and go too And baby I hate to say it
most of them - actually pretty much all of them are going to break your heart but you cant give up because if you
give up youll never find your soulmate Youll never find that half who makes you whole and that goes for everything Just
because you fail once doesnt mean youre gonna fail at
everything Keep trying hold on and always always always believe in yourself
because if you dont then who will sweetie So keep your head high
keep your chin up and most importantly keep smiling because lifes a beautiful thing and
theres so much to smile aboutrdquo
Marilyn Monroe
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 25Accident Victims Remembered
Do you ever sing
Phrases of songs spin off from random thoughts The meanings can be deep obscure melancholy hopeful
The lyrics haunt me follow me chase
me by day amp often play me to sleep at night
My world has always been ruled by melodyHow some do not Cannot seem to take lyrics to heart is a mystery to me how do they not feel the poignancy The laughter The heartache The passion
How can one not have renewed hope amp faith when the words amp tune resonate within your soul as if theyd be spoken to you by a loverOr one who would beOr once was
How can they not feel the music inside their chest amp notice their bodies move faster or slower
When you are by yourself amp on the road do not certain songs Plead for release Do you hum the verses you are not knowing amp Belt out the ones you do
Do you not notice the rhythm of the motor or the tires on the roadDo the passing cars or guardrails not
accentuate the beatDoes riding make you happy enough to singHave you forgotten howDoes it not make you smile
Just wonderingdo you ever sing Even just a little
LaterKate B
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 26Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events
Is it Time to Re-Tire
Did I mention that already Sorry this time Irsquom actually talking bike tires
After getting back from Red Wing this summer I decided to get some new tires The last set was installed in July 2011 and I had put 26000 km on them They were starting to show the miles and were getting a little too close to the wear bars Irsquove run tires too far before and thatrsquos never a safe thing to do So for the sake of a couple of thousand kilometers itrsquos not worth the risk of blowing a tire
But which tire to choose There are as manyopinions as to the proper tire to run as there are riders
Quite often over years of riding each rider will settle on a tire brand that they like to ride on and will stick with it However
what makes choosing a tire difficult is that every bike handles and ldquofeelsrdquo different on different tire brands So depending on the number of miles a rider covers each year will determine how often they have to buy new tires and how often they get to try a different manufacturerrsquos tire
For a few years there I was running through a set of tires every summer Thatrsquos a lot of riding but I sure was having a great time The upshot to this was that I got to try a couple of different tire brands on my bike
The first couple of sets were Dunlops and they were okay but I didnrsquot quite like the way the bike ldquofeltrdquo running on these It just didnrsquot quite hold the road as I thought it should and didnrsquot seem to hold corners well either
So then I tried a pair of Bridgestones and Irsquove got to tell you that ndash for my bike ndash that was the scariest set of tires Irsquove ever ridden on The bike actually felt scary with that set of tires It followed every crack or road snake that it could find making it wander and jerk
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 27Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Robertrsquos Aimless RamblingsOctober 2013 Newspaper
back and forth on the road and corners were even worse I couldnrsquot wait for that set of tires to wear out
After that I went looking for something a little better so I decided to try a set of Avon Venom X
The difference was incredible and immediate It was like these tires were designed for my bike
The bike ran smoother on the road tracked perfectly and cornered with a smoothness that Irsquod never felt before There was no more having to guess what the bike would do every time it hit a crack or bump in the road it now tracked perfectly true What a pleasure it was to ride It was like being on a brand new bike
So consequently Irsquove stuck with Avonrsquos for my bike and couldnrsquot be happier A lot of riders like their Metzeler tires you hear a lot of good things about them Irsquove been tempted to try a set but Irsquom happy with the way the bike runs on Avonrsquos so why mess with a good thing
I guess the bottom line in tires is find a tire that runs well for your bike and your riding style and enjoy your time out on the road
ldquoLife is like riding a bicycle To keep your balance you must keep movingrdquo
Albert Einstein
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 28Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Duncan and Dave M conquering the Dragon
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Proper Braking
I was asked recently by a friend who just purchased his first bike what is the most important safety tip you can give me I thought for a second and answered learning how to use your brakes He looked at me as if I were kidding him Whats to it he said ya just stomp and squeeze just like in your car
Thats the problem I said Too many riders believe that and coincidentally bikers crash way to often Youve all heard the story about the guy who had to lay er down because somebody pulled out in front of him
What that actually means is he panicked locked the rear tire and the bike slid on the ground and stopped when it hit the vehicle or just before it hit the vehicle In either case the rider crashed in an attempt to avoid a crash
Ninety percent of the time if the rider had braked properly in that situation he would never have struck the vehicle
So the question is how do I minimize my chances of crashing into something The answer is simple Practice emergency maximum braking But first theres a couple of things you need to know Number 1 The
front brake is 70 of your braking force Due to that fact you must put more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake If you happen to lock the front tire you must release it immediately then reapply it Squeeze the front brake dont grab it If you lock the rear tire dont release it If you do theres a good chance you will high side
With a motorcycle you can still steer when the rear tire is locked and sliding You must also remember that the motorcycle must be straight up when performing maximum braking This is not to say that you cant brake with the bike leaned over in a turn you can lightly brake with both brakes in that situation but maximum braking must be done with the bike straight up
The point is you must learn to modulate your brakes to keep from locking them and the only way to do that is to practice Keep repeating to yourself front brake front brake That will assist you in putting more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake
You should practice maximum braking from whatever speed you normally ride I guarantee your bike will react differently when braking hard at 80mph than at 30mph If you practice then in an emergency situation you
will revert to your training rather than dumb luck The only other alternative is to buy a bike with anti-lock brakes just remember even with anti-lock brakes the bike still has to be straight up to perform maximum braking
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Continued on next Page
Please tell ldquoMotormanrdquo Belt Drive Betty sent you to receive
your $500 discount
Till next month ride safe and get some practice in
A word of thanks to all the riders who have bought my Ride Like a Pro video and for all the positive reviews received I truly appreciate all the support and just remember always apply the techniques I show you in the video every single time you ride
You can call our toll free number and order the video with your mastercard or visa Dr Donna or myself will be happy to take your order You can order by calling 1-866-868-7433 It will be the best motorcycle accessory you can buy for you or a friend
You can also pick up my Ride Like a Pro Video at the following dealers in the Tampa Bay area BMW of Tampa Bay on Gunn Highway or Action Honda in Hudson Ride Safe
Copyright 2009 Jerry ldquoMotormanrdquo Palladinowwwridelikeaprocom
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2013 Ride for MS Thank You Riders
What a great ride It started out pretty gloomy but the rain held out Many thanks to all of those who bit the bullet and took a chance that it would stay clear and it did
Thanks to the Knights of Columbus - South Windsor for a fantastic buffet dinner Wayne Wilson amp James Ridout from the White Nights-EMS for being there in case we needed them
To all the sponsors and contributors for the beautiful door and auction prizes thank you And finally to the many volunteers who make this Ride for MS event possible Kathy Iacovone who won the 50 Plasma TV Congrats Kathy
The Top Fundraiser bringing in the most pledges this year was Mike Lucier The Top 3 Fundraisers that brought in the most pledges for the last 5 years are 1 Kathy Iacovone 2 Gail Lucier-Nantais and 3 Mile Lucier ~~ GREAT JOB ~~
The 5th Annual Ride for MS brought in over $8000 to be given to the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) to help subsidize the purchase of special equipment such as wheelchairs wheelchair batteries walkers and other equipment as needed by those in our community with MS
Shar Good - Lone Wolf Clubhouse
THOUSANDS OF BIKERS ROAR INTOWASHINGTON DC TO PROTEST
Two Million Bikers rally suited up to protest theMillions of Americans March Against Fear
Bikers opposing a Muslim rally took over Washington DC on the morning of September 11th Thousands of motorcyclists roared into the nationrsquos capital for the Two Million Bikers Rallymdashas the nation observed moments of silence to honor the victims of the 911 terror attacksmdashintent on drowning out an event originally titled the Million Muslim March The Million Muslim March changed its name to the Million American March Against Fear (MAMF) but that did not change the bikersrsquo minds
Authorities denied the accusations noting that permits are not needed to rally in the capital MAMF the rally opposed by the bikers began on the National Mall just after 12pmmdashright as the bikers began to circle the area With many streets surrounding the rally closed off to traffic the bikers were not able to get to the rally of their disdain
A historic event for solidarity of humanity to establish peace harmony and justice is how MAMF described their rally organized by the American Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC)
The riders did make their presence felt though with clusters of motorcycles circling the surrounding blocks as MAMFrsquos speakers and organizers tried to rally
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Continued on next Page
Explaining that American-Muslims lsquostand with America against terrorismrsquo speaker Ruby Sous said ldquowe want to stand here in solidarity with the American people against hate and violencerdquo Christian protestors who showed up to protest against the Muslim rallymdashin addition to the motorcycled masses shouted back lsquoyou picked the wrong dayrsquo Throughout all this motorcycles could be seen circling coursing and revving their way around the rally
Attendees tried to hold a moment of silence but all they heard were revving motorcyclesThough not quite as large as the name would suggest there were several thousand motorcyclists in attendance stretching at least one-third of a mile long as they rumbled down suburban highways according to reports
MAMF also did not exactly live up to its name with only a few dozen supporters showing up Several speakers also railed against conspiracy theories American soldiers in the Middle East and other fringe topics They were outnumbered by the throngs of park police and counter-demonstrators on hand according to reports
Chopper
NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE
October 2013 - - The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum amp Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2014 Hall of Fame and the 2014 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame
Individuals organizations and businesses considered for induction into the Hall of Fame will have made a positive and significant impact on motorcycling Individuals considered for the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will have made a significant impact through their work in grassroots rights efforts
The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors the men and women who have dedicated much of their lives to improving promoting and advancing our great sport and lifestyle
The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the sacrifices individuals across the nation and world have made to protect the rights of motorcyclists through their efforts in the political arena and in grassroots
motorcyclists rights organizations Anyone who knows of a deserving individual can help the museum recognize these exceptional and deserving people by sending in a nomination
Nomination forms must be accompanied by credentials which explain why an individual should be considered for induction Please keep in mind that while their achievements may be outstanding not everyone knows it A comprehensive overview of their accomplishments is necessary to make an informed and educated decision Biographical info newspaper articles historical documents etc may be submitted Credentials should be no longer than five pages long including nomination form
Anyone interested in submitting a nomination form can download the Hall of Fame Nomination form online at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-manager14-Nomination-Formdoc
The Freedom Fighters nomination form is available at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-managerFFHoF-Nomination-Formdoc or you can request a nomination form by phoning the Museum 6053472001 or emailing infosturgismuseumcom
Nominations must be received by the Museum no later than January 10 2014 Individuals chosen for induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will be honored at the annual induction breakfast ceremony on Wednesday August 6 2014
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 32LWC News amp International News
Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags - Pro Riders Marketing Press
Announcement
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper HouseGTO Stretched SaddlebagsRetail $99595
Philadelphia PA - Just outside the ldquocity of brotherly loverdquo is a business that is so cool it
canrsquot be described within the confines of this press release You will have to go to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom to see what I mean
Here we are introducing a new division of the company which is the ldquoFiberglass Manufacturing Divisionrdquo
The first parts to come of the line are the Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags American made super strong and with top flight construction they fit like a glove on any
1993-2013 Harley Davidson Bagger model They are available with exhaust cutouts on both sides one side or none at all depending on your exhaust system
Stretched with a cool speedline design to make even a stock bagger pop with that custom look Shown painted
Dealer and distributor programs are available For further details contact Joe Distefano at proridersmarketingsbcglobalnet P-319-389-0798 or F-866-205-2422For retail sales got to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom
To see these cool bags many great custom bikes and meet Johnny Mac in person while in Daytona at Biketoberfest go to the Strip Club Choppers RoadHousesee below
About Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House is a house of services We specialize in fiberglass products ground up custom motorcycle builds and more Our 47000 sq ft building contains our fabrication area showroom fiberglass production area and 2500 sq ft photo video studio (Elite Studios) we create amp maintain our own websites in house In addition we provide creative services work (photoshop photography) etc Founded in 1999 we have grown through the years from a garage builder to a full service
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Continued on next Page
Above Johnny Mac with raw set of GTO Bags as seen at the Indian Larry Block party
The Christmas Motorcycle Show (CMS) is the YEAR END Motorcycle Show for the Motorcycle Rider A place that you can buy gifts for your hard to buy for Rider
We have something for everyone at CMS with all the latest in the motorcycle industry from motorcycles to appeal to gifts to motorcycle art and First Nations art as well
Each booth will have sale items on hand while they last You will see custom bikes along with best in street bikes competing for cash prizes
See race bikes and talk to racers If you are looking to join a riders group CMS is the place to be this Remembrance Day weekend We will have cash prizes for the Best in Show in Best Christmas Decorated Bike ldquoBest Custom Bikerdquo Best Overseas Custom Best Motorcycle Artrdquo Best Scooter and Best Vintage with a tribute to theldquo Isle Of Man We will also have a Swap Meet on Sunday
For the cultural rider and passenger we will have a Motorcycle ARTSHOW where we will have arts and crafts made by riders for riders We will also have a First Nations Arts and cultural display and sale as wellThe National ldquoThank You Veterans Toy Driverdquo is a way for the motorcycling community
get involved in a program that helps military families at Christmas Our organisation associated groups and you can and will gather and distribute toys for our veterans families at bases across Canada (as far as our toy donations last)
This is not a hand out but a way for Riders to say to our soldiers and especially their families that we appreciate everything they go through to keep their family unit together If we can help by supplying a present or two under the Christmas Tree this year and make a kid happy at Christmashellipwhy not
How can you help You can get involved by mailing an unwrapped gift for a kid from 6 months old to 16 years old to the address on our website If you can talk to your friends andor group and get a few toys together that would be great As you know CASH is king and if you can make a cash donation for the truck and fuel to deliver the toys to bases across Canada that would be very helpful If you cannot make it to the show and would like to help anyway please go to our PayPal account and donate the price of admission of $15+ into the show AS A DONATION for the cause at friendsofveteranscom Or please contact our office at fovcanadagmailcom
facility within a creative environment we excel and our customers are 100 satisfied Location915 Ray AvenueCroydon Pa 19021267-878-9046 GM Jack Mcintyrecell 610-636-5848jackbikerpicsorg As always your continued support of our clients and Pro Riders Marketing is sincerely appreciated
If you need further information to facilitate use of this PR or for any reason please feel free to contact me anytime 247
Thank you again for your continued support
Best Regards Joe Distefano wwwproridersmarketingcom Pro Riders Marketing Promotional Productswwwprmpromocom phone 319-389-0798 fax 866-205-2422proridersmarketingsbc-globalnet
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 34New Products amp ON Events
Folks yesterday Wounded Warriors Canada launched a very exciting innovative event The WWC Battlefield Bike Ride 2014 will raise funds for PTSD service animal programs The ride will last 5 - 15 June Juno Beach - Vimy
Commencing on the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings This ride will be a bucket list experience not only will we cycle in our forefathers footsteps we will take in all that rural France has to offer Frankly I am getting tired of hearing that Vets are paying upwards to $25k for a service dog To my mind some of the folks that supply dogs are war profiteers We do not charge a thin dime to any Vet in need of this great tool to fight the demons of PTSD
The need is great as we all know Now before we digress into VAC should pay for them You are right That said we need to prove it works this will take time In the interim we need to help those that need this type of help I would ask that you go to our web site wwwwoundedwarriorsca for details etc
Please consider joining us in an incredible journey You will find the ask is modest and quite doable no matter if you fundraise or pay it all yourself or a combination of both Raised fund are tax deductible Finally please forward to all your FB friends We are looking for 200 riders to ride for the 158 fallen Honour the fallen help the living
Wayne JohnstonFounderWounded Warriors Canada
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DAVE SEHL TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the seventh member of the class of 2013 Dave Sehl will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
First in Canada as a privateer and then in the US on the Harley-Davidson factory team for a few shining years Dave Sehl ruled the half-mile dirt tracks like few others
Daversquos first success came in ice racing in 1966 when he won the CMA junior 500 national championship In lsquo67 he was Canadarsquos top half-mile dirt track competitor in
the senior class repeating the win in lsquo68 as an expert He topped that in 1969 winning on the ice again as an expert and taking the CMA No 1 plate in dirt track
An AMA national victory in 1970 provided Dave with a huge boost and three weeks later Dave won again this time another half-mile in Columbus Ohio He was on a roll and over a five-year spell he won Louisville three times ldquoIt was a nice trackrdquo he says in retrospect ldquoBig and smooth and nobody got in your wayrdquo Over a five-year span Dave was on the Louisville podium all five times
Perseverance and talent were rewarded and
in 1971 Dave placed fifth overall in AMA standings-his best year At the same time his dominance of Canadian racing continued and Dave took the CMA championships in 250 and 750 cc half-mile dirt track in 1970 and lsquo73
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International
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Continued on next Page
Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC)
Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
DON HADDOW TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the sixth member of the class of 2013 Don Haddow will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
Don Haddow credits his lifelong passion for motorsports to a childhood Christmas present from an aunt ldquoThrills of the Speedwayrdquo This led to a life-long love for riding and racing with much success
At the age of 26 Don bought a new Triumph T100R and was rewarded with the 1957 Canadian championship in the expert class at Harewood Acres near Jarvis Ont A few
weeks later he placed second in the 25-lap final of the BEMC Indian Summer Trophy Races These wins launched Donrsquos career
Late in the season in 1961 Don rode Oscar Liebmannrsquos hand-built BMW Rennsport special at Harewood and narrowly beat Al Johnson on a Norton Manx to win the Indian Summer Trophy Race
In 1962 Don received a first class award in the Canadian winter rally and competed in sports car hillclimbs in the legendary Jordan Special a home-built car with alcohol-fuelled Vincent engine It was invariably the fastest machine on the hill regularly defeated Ludwig Heimrath in his Porsches and still holds the hill records at Hockley Valley and Rattlesnake Point
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and
ldquoFinish each day and be done with it You have done what you could
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in forget them as soon as you can Tomorrow is a new day You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be
encumbered with your old nonsenserdquo
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Continued on next Page
promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in To-ronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motor-cyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
GEORGE PEPPER TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE HALL
OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to honour pioneering motorcycle racer George Pepper as an Historical Inductee at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga
Ontario
George Pepper was the pride of Belleville Ont and one of Canadarsquos most naturally talented motorcycle racers of the prewar era He was an exceptional rider with successes in Canada the United States and England With the outbreak of the Second World War he became a pilot in the Royal Air Force and was decorated for bravery before his life was cut short by a plane crash on a test flight in 1942
In 1936 George rocketed to fame when his home town hosted its first road race through the streets the Canadian championship 200 held in Belleville It drew 35 entries from star riders such as Madison Sale Bruce Venier and Tony Miller from Toronto Bob Sparks and Elwood Stillwell from Windsor and Americans Babe Tancrede and Ben Campanale on factory-backed Harley-Davidsons Nearly all the Canadian entrants rode British makes such as BSA Norton and Rudge The starter was Toronto motorcycle dealer Percy McBride and a crowd estimated at 20000 lined the streets to watch
Georgersquos abilities were soon noticed abroad and he and several Canadian racers were persuaded to compete in the English speedway leagues Racingrsquos popularity in England dwarfed the Belleville crowds drawing up to 60000 spectators in an evening
When war was declared in September 1939 George immediately enlisted working first in a factory building Spitfire aircraft and in September 1941 becoming a commissioned pilot in the Royal Air Force He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross but only weeks
later on Nov 17 1942 he and his crew were all killed during a daylight test flight in which the plane went into a spin from which it could not recover His ashes were returned to Canada and buried in the Belleville cemetery
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 38Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The Trucker
A trucker came into a truck stop cafeacute and placed his order He said lsquoI want three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boardsrsquo
The brand new blonde waitress not wanting to appear stupid went to the kitchen and said to the cook lsquoThis guy out there just ordered three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards What does he think this place is an auto parts storersquo
lsquoNorsquo the cook said lsquoThree flat tires mean three pancakes a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up and running boards are 2 slices of crisp bacon
lsquoOh OKrsquo said the blonde She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer
The trucker asked lsquoWhat are the beans for Blondiersquo
lsquoShe replied lsquoI thought while you were waiting for the flat tires headlights and running boards you might as well gas up
Two Nuts
Two boy scouts went on a nature hike in the hills picking hickory nuts along the way They soon filled their small pails and started to fill their pants and shirt pockets When they could hold no more nuts they started down the country road until they came across a cemetery One of the boys decided that would be a good place to stop and divide up the nuts
The two boys sat in the shade of a large oak tree and unloaded their pockets and buckets dumping all of the nuts in a large pile In the process two of the nuts rolled down near the road The boys then proceeded to divide up the nuts ldquoOne for you One for me One for you One for merdquo
As they were dividing the nuts another boy walking by the cemetery happened to hear them He looked into the cemetery but could not see the boys because they were hidden by the tree He hesitated a moment and then ran back to his house
ldquoFather fatherrdquo he yelled as he entered his house ldquoThe cemetery Come quickrdquo ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo the father asked ldquoNo time to explainrdquo the boy frantically panted ldquoFollow merdquo The boy and the father ran up the country road and stopped when they reached the cemetery They stood at the side of the road and listened for a few moments Then the father asked his son ldquowhatrsquos wrongrdquo
The son said ldquodo you hear that (he whispered)rdquo They both listened intently and heard the Scouts ldquoOne for me One for you One for me One for yourdquo
The boy then blurted out to his father ldquoThe devil and the God are dividing the soulsrdquo The father grinned but was silent A few moments later as the Scouts completed dividing out the nuts one Scout said to the other rdquo As soon as we get those two nuts down by the road wersquoll have them allrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 39Thoughts to Ponder
Cape Pine
Written by Krista Austin St Johnrsquos NLPictures taken by Krista Austin
My roots are on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in the tiny rural community of St Shottrsquos As a child I frequently heard older people talking very casually about encounters with ghosts both in St Shottrsquos and especially in neighbouring Cape Pine I emphasize the word ldquocasuallyrdquo because these ghost stories were not meant to frighten but to teach that there is but a thin veil between this world and the next and encounters with the other side should not scare you as such occurrences are simply the result of ldquosome poor soul in need of a prayerrdquo
The last weekend of September brought perfect weather for a road trip so my partner Mark and I took the opportunity to visit my family in St Shottrsquos As Mark had never been to Cape Pine we considered it a good excuse to do some off-road riding my Suzuki Vstrom and his Kawasaki Versys Cape Pine consists of a now-automated lighthouse and two houses that are vacant for most of the year Itrsquos the most southerly point in Newfoundland at about the same latitude as the northern
border of Italy Part of the ldquoGraveyard of the Atlanticrdquo the number of shipwrecks in the area in the early 19th Century led to the construction of the lighthouse in 1851
To get to Cape Pine you turn off the Irish Loop highway at St Shottrsquos and then travel along a gravel road for about 9km The road is in pretty good shape but loose in places When you reach Cape Pine yoursquore rewarded with spectacular scenery of barrens cliffs and ocean
After wandering around and taking some pictures we set off for the main road Things were going quite well until I heard a large rock hit the bottom of my bike Somehow I
instinctively pulled in the clutch and came to a stop It was only then that I realized that my bike was no longer running I turn the key off turn it back on put the bike in neutral and hit the starter Shersquos alive I hit the gear shift andhellipshe shut off ldquoWhat the amp$rdquo Mark instantly knew what had happened and his hunch was proven when he inspected the wire coming from the side stand Somehow the rock had cut the wire going to my side stand switch The problem I now had was that the bike thinks that the stand is down and cuts the power when the bike is shifted into gear Luckily for me Mark is a jack-of-all-trades and usually turns into McGyver when
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something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
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The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 42NL amp NB amp NS Events
ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
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Rockstar Energy Drink Takes Title Position with Canadian MX Nationals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - (October 14 2013 - Stouffville Ontario) Canadian Motosport Racing Corporation (CMRC) is pleased to announce the commencement of an agreement with Rockstar Energy Drink to become the title sponsor of the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals
I am very excited about the new relationship we have developed with Rockstar Energy Drink and I look forward to working closely with their team stated Mark Stallybrass CMRC President Our friends at Rockstar are very enthused about the sponsorship of this property and are anxious to promote series growth and attract a wider following of the Motocross Nationals and the Rockstar Energy
Drink line of beverages
The 22nd Annual Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals will expand to ten rounds in 2014 and will feature top Canadian and International Professional Motocross talent including returning champion Brett Metcalfe Bobby Kiniry Colton Facciotti and Tyler Medaglia in the premier MX1 class Plans are already underway to create more enthusiasm to catch the attention of an expanded fan base with new exciting attractions which will benefit the teams riders industry and most importantly the spectators
Rockstar is fired up to announce this partnership with the premiere motocross racing championship in Canada stated Dave Giancoulos Vice-President Canada Rockstar Inc I am hugely excited for this new alignment with a prestigious motocross championship which has made major strides in the past few years The level of competition has risen and with it so has the draw for new talent We believe the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals will be the most dynamic and exciting season to date
The series will commence the first weekend of June and will visit five provinces over a span of twelve weeks to conclude in August Complete details of the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals will be released in the coming months For additional information contact CMRC at (905) 642-5607 or e-mail infocmrcracingcom
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Sports amp AB EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 16
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I love looking at old photographs I wont say it was a simpler time but it was a different life
Smiling faces from the past you wonder who the people are Was this an important day Were they gathering to
celebrate life and love someone birthday wedding graduation Was it a sombre day filled with heartache a forced smile for the future or was it to hint at that this too will pass
Many pictures of family friends standing in front of cars trucks and motorcycles and tractors Young children forced to stand proper optimistically looking forward to a future a day when this one would feel like a century ago if it were yesterday
There are pretty young girls rosy blushes on their cheeks even in the fading black and white photos Someone coming courting A time before she was a wife a mother a grandmother A time when she held someone world in her delicate hands How many hearts did she break before someone swept her away
There are the races Creased and folded Faded from an image the dust and smoke Small town excitement Dare devils reckless careless restless for the adrenaline they
craved The roar of the engines the roar of the crowds Wood dirt asphalt unforgiving barriers Man and machine slight of hand cheaters and champions pushing the sport pushing the competitors Tomorrow would be work but for that brief snapshot it was only the rush of speed and a pounding heart
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Women in the Wind
I am interested in starting up a Women in the Wind (WITW) motorcycle chapter within Regina for lady riders and looking to find others who may have interest in joining as well To read about the history of WITW and see where other chapters are located the official national website is here httpwwwwomeninthewindorg This national motorcycle club has several chapters across Canada including Saskatoon Membership is open to all lady riders all makes and models of motorcycles and all levels of experience This is more about a bunch of ladies uniting to ride and socialize together
There is often an annual provincial rally and like this year (just last weekend) a bi-annual event that hosted over 200 lady riders from across Canada and the USA in Kannaskis AB at a first class eventconference Membership within WITW does not have to be exclusive you can belong to other riding groups and clubs as well If there are enough women who are interested in finding out how this would work whatrsquos involved etchellip we will set a date to connect over coffeedrinks and discuss Expressing interest by no means commits you to joining the club The Saskatoon chapter strongly supports the creation of a Regina chapter and would help us get things rolling If you are a lady and you ride and you have interest in finding out more please email me with your name and phone number and should we get enough
interest I will let you know the date to connect Gentleman if you know a lady rider that you think may be interested please pass this along Thank you in advance SincerelyShelly-Anne Shellyanne888gmailcomCell 306-501-5820
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Midnight Lunch
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Halloween Costume Bash featuring
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Would You Trade Your Bike For Sneakers
By Julie Malette (Mumbles) 1st CAV Sicily Supporter
1st Canadian Army Veterans (CAV) Motorcycle Unit members parked their
bikes on September 22nd and donned their sneakers to take part in the 2013 Canadian Army Run Patrick St-Pierre (Border) of Sicily Unit Jean-Claude Tremblay (JC) of Paardeberg Unit and President Phil Fisher (Fish) of Regalbuto Unit took part in the half-marathon while President Trevor Luten (Trev) of Paardeberg Unit completed the 5k run
In total 22000 members of both the public and the military registered to take part in the run this year This was the largest run thus far and is the fastest growing race in Canada The Canadian Army Run started in 2008 with 7000 participants as a chance for
troops to thank Canadians for their support while allowing Canadians to thank those who have served us both home and abroad The military theme dominated with displays of tanks trucks tents and equipment with music provided by a military band Soldiers at the finish line hung 2013 Canadian Army Run dog tags around participantrsquos necks as a keep-sake of the event
Master Warrant Officer Rob Clarke spoke of the ldquopride and comradeship to military and public alike with emotions of seeing ill and injuredrdquo as last year 115 handicapped participants came out to run walk or roll Proceeds of the 2013 Canadian Army Run go to benefit Soldier On and the Military Family Fund This will assist past and present members of the military and their families cope with their disabilities and unforeseen needs
CAV members also offered support with style arriving on their bikes handing out drinks to the participants all while displaying
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 23Support Our Troops
Table of Contents
23 mdash Support Our Troops24 mdash Soldiers of Suicide - SOT25 mdash Accident Victims Remembered26 mdash Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events27 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events28 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events29 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events30 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events31 mdash LWC News amp ON Events32 mdash LWC News amp International News33 mdash New Products34 mdash ON Events35 mdash Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events36 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events37 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame38 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame39 mdash Thoughts to Ponder40 mdash NL News41 mdash NL News42 mdash NL amp NB amp NS Events43 mdash Faith amp Motorcycles
Continued on next Page
their bikes with pride behind their hydration station It was a great day to ride with friends attend a great event and help out for a good cause
Congratulations to our CAV runners Now hang up those sneakers and put those riding boots back on
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 24Soldiers of Suicide - SOT
Remember the Soldiers Remember the soldiers who died over thereIn Dieppe Vimy and PasschendaeleSt Julien Ypres and Hill 62 They gave their lives for me and for you
They fought for our country against tyrannyShedding their blood so we could be free Brave soldiers and sailors and airmen were they Giving their all in lands far away
Remember the sailors who sailed the great seasBattling u-boats unseen enemy Protecting our service folk going to warKeeping danger away from our shores
Remember the airmen who took to the skiesTo defend us from enemyrsquos wilesRemember the fliers whose aircraft went down Their sleeping bodies may nersquoer be found
Remember our service folk from World War IlWho fought great battles for me and youIn England North Africa France ItalyHolland and Belgium those countries freed
Remember the merchant men bringing suppliesOrsquoer treacherous waters to the alliesLike our armed forces they gave life and limb Our memory of them must never dim
And then off to Korea our servicemen wentMore war where bone guts and lives were spent Then came Cyprus Suez and the Middle East With United Nations searching for peace
In Afghanistan now they fight Taliban To help rebuild a strange foreign landStill some return dead injured and maimed Canadians giving their best once again Reason I am the son of a career Royal Canadian Army (Dental Corp) officer Lt Col Laurence C Cameron Dad served Canada from 1939 until his retirement in 1959 His tour of duty during WWII took him to England Scotland France Belgium North Africa Sicily and Ortona While serving Canada the dental corps also served the RCN and the RCAF Following WWII Dad served on HMCS Magnificent HMCS Cornwallis HMCS Stadacona HMCS Shearwater RCAF Beaverbank Canadian Artillery Base Camp Shilo among other sites Much of this time was obviously away from his family This poem honours Canadian service men and wom-en who have served and who continue to serve our country with bravery and the families at home who love and understand the reasons for having to be apart for ex-tended periods of time some until eternity Permisssion is granted to Veterans Affairs Canada to publish this work without rec-ompense to the author
Robert J Cameron -November 5 2009 72Halifax Nova Scotia
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ldquoThis life is what you make it No matter what youre going to mess up
sometimes its a universal truth But the good part is you get to decide
how youre going to mess it up Girls will be your friends - theyll act like it anyway
But just remember some come some go The ones that stay with you through
everything - theyre your true best friends Dont let go of them Also remember
sisters make the best friends in the world As for lovers well
theyll come and go too And baby I hate to say it
most of them - actually pretty much all of them are going to break your heart but you cant give up because if you
give up youll never find your soulmate Youll never find that half who makes you whole and that goes for everything Just
because you fail once doesnt mean youre gonna fail at
everything Keep trying hold on and always always always believe in yourself
because if you dont then who will sweetie So keep your head high
keep your chin up and most importantly keep smiling because lifes a beautiful thing and
theres so much to smile aboutrdquo
Marilyn Monroe
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 25Accident Victims Remembered
Do you ever sing
Phrases of songs spin off from random thoughts The meanings can be deep obscure melancholy hopeful
The lyrics haunt me follow me chase
me by day amp often play me to sleep at night
My world has always been ruled by melodyHow some do not Cannot seem to take lyrics to heart is a mystery to me how do they not feel the poignancy The laughter The heartache The passion
How can one not have renewed hope amp faith when the words amp tune resonate within your soul as if theyd be spoken to you by a loverOr one who would beOr once was
How can they not feel the music inside their chest amp notice their bodies move faster or slower
When you are by yourself amp on the road do not certain songs Plead for release Do you hum the verses you are not knowing amp Belt out the ones you do
Do you not notice the rhythm of the motor or the tires on the roadDo the passing cars or guardrails not
accentuate the beatDoes riding make you happy enough to singHave you forgotten howDoes it not make you smile
Just wonderingdo you ever sing Even just a little
LaterKate B
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 26Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events
Is it Time to Re-Tire
Did I mention that already Sorry this time Irsquom actually talking bike tires
After getting back from Red Wing this summer I decided to get some new tires The last set was installed in July 2011 and I had put 26000 km on them They were starting to show the miles and were getting a little too close to the wear bars Irsquove run tires too far before and thatrsquos never a safe thing to do So for the sake of a couple of thousand kilometers itrsquos not worth the risk of blowing a tire
But which tire to choose There are as manyopinions as to the proper tire to run as there are riders
Quite often over years of riding each rider will settle on a tire brand that they like to ride on and will stick with it However
what makes choosing a tire difficult is that every bike handles and ldquofeelsrdquo different on different tire brands So depending on the number of miles a rider covers each year will determine how often they have to buy new tires and how often they get to try a different manufacturerrsquos tire
For a few years there I was running through a set of tires every summer Thatrsquos a lot of riding but I sure was having a great time The upshot to this was that I got to try a couple of different tire brands on my bike
The first couple of sets were Dunlops and they were okay but I didnrsquot quite like the way the bike ldquofeltrdquo running on these It just didnrsquot quite hold the road as I thought it should and didnrsquot seem to hold corners well either
So then I tried a pair of Bridgestones and Irsquove got to tell you that ndash for my bike ndash that was the scariest set of tires Irsquove ever ridden on The bike actually felt scary with that set of tires It followed every crack or road snake that it could find making it wander and jerk
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 27Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Robertrsquos Aimless RamblingsOctober 2013 Newspaper
back and forth on the road and corners were even worse I couldnrsquot wait for that set of tires to wear out
After that I went looking for something a little better so I decided to try a set of Avon Venom X
The difference was incredible and immediate It was like these tires were designed for my bike
The bike ran smoother on the road tracked perfectly and cornered with a smoothness that Irsquod never felt before There was no more having to guess what the bike would do every time it hit a crack or bump in the road it now tracked perfectly true What a pleasure it was to ride It was like being on a brand new bike
So consequently Irsquove stuck with Avonrsquos for my bike and couldnrsquot be happier A lot of riders like their Metzeler tires you hear a lot of good things about them Irsquove been tempted to try a set but Irsquom happy with the way the bike runs on Avonrsquos so why mess with a good thing
I guess the bottom line in tires is find a tire that runs well for your bike and your riding style and enjoy your time out on the road
ldquoLife is like riding a bicycle To keep your balance you must keep movingrdquo
Albert Einstein
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 28Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Duncan and Dave M conquering the Dragon
JampJ MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET
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10 am ndash 3 pm135 Queen St Rodney ON
Located approx 35 mins from London and Chatham 1 hr from Windsor or Woodstock5 mins off Hwy 401 exit at Furnival Road
exit 129 Towards Rodney take a left at the crossroads Queens Line and Furnival Rd
Community Center is down on the left
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10x10 Spaces $40 Table Spaces $25 Set up time 8am-10am
Book early to save a spotGeneral Admission $5 Children under 12
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Proper Braking
I was asked recently by a friend who just purchased his first bike what is the most important safety tip you can give me I thought for a second and answered learning how to use your brakes He looked at me as if I were kidding him Whats to it he said ya just stomp and squeeze just like in your car
Thats the problem I said Too many riders believe that and coincidentally bikers crash way to often Youve all heard the story about the guy who had to lay er down because somebody pulled out in front of him
What that actually means is he panicked locked the rear tire and the bike slid on the ground and stopped when it hit the vehicle or just before it hit the vehicle In either case the rider crashed in an attempt to avoid a crash
Ninety percent of the time if the rider had braked properly in that situation he would never have struck the vehicle
So the question is how do I minimize my chances of crashing into something The answer is simple Practice emergency maximum braking But first theres a couple of things you need to know Number 1 The
front brake is 70 of your braking force Due to that fact you must put more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake If you happen to lock the front tire you must release it immediately then reapply it Squeeze the front brake dont grab it If you lock the rear tire dont release it If you do theres a good chance you will high side
With a motorcycle you can still steer when the rear tire is locked and sliding You must also remember that the motorcycle must be straight up when performing maximum braking This is not to say that you cant brake with the bike leaned over in a turn you can lightly brake with both brakes in that situation but maximum braking must be done with the bike straight up
The point is you must learn to modulate your brakes to keep from locking them and the only way to do that is to practice Keep repeating to yourself front brake front brake That will assist you in putting more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake
You should practice maximum braking from whatever speed you normally ride I guarantee your bike will react differently when braking hard at 80mph than at 30mph If you practice then in an emergency situation you
will revert to your training rather than dumb luck The only other alternative is to buy a bike with anti-lock brakes just remember even with anti-lock brakes the bike still has to be straight up to perform maximum braking
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 29Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Please tell ldquoMotormanrdquo Belt Drive Betty sent you to receive
your $500 discount
Till next month ride safe and get some practice in
A word of thanks to all the riders who have bought my Ride Like a Pro video and for all the positive reviews received I truly appreciate all the support and just remember always apply the techniques I show you in the video every single time you ride
You can call our toll free number and order the video with your mastercard or visa Dr Donna or myself will be happy to take your order You can order by calling 1-866-868-7433 It will be the best motorcycle accessory you can buy for you or a friend
You can also pick up my Ride Like a Pro Video at the following dealers in the Tampa Bay area BMW of Tampa Bay on Gunn Highway or Action Honda in Hudson Ride Safe
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The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 30Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
2013 Ride for MS Thank You Riders
What a great ride It started out pretty gloomy but the rain held out Many thanks to all of those who bit the bullet and took a chance that it would stay clear and it did
Thanks to the Knights of Columbus - South Windsor for a fantastic buffet dinner Wayne Wilson amp James Ridout from the White Nights-EMS for being there in case we needed them
To all the sponsors and contributors for the beautiful door and auction prizes thank you And finally to the many volunteers who make this Ride for MS event possible Kathy Iacovone who won the 50 Plasma TV Congrats Kathy
The Top Fundraiser bringing in the most pledges this year was Mike Lucier The Top 3 Fundraisers that brought in the most pledges for the last 5 years are 1 Kathy Iacovone 2 Gail Lucier-Nantais and 3 Mile Lucier ~~ GREAT JOB ~~
The 5th Annual Ride for MS brought in over $8000 to be given to the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) to help subsidize the purchase of special equipment such as wheelchairs wheelchair batteries walkers and other equipment as needed by those in our community with MS
Shar Good - Lone Wolf Clubhouse
THOUSANDS OF BIKERS ROAR INTOWASHINGTON DC TO PROTEST
Two Million Bikers rally suited up to protest theMillions of Americans March Against Fear
Bikers opposing a Muslim rally took over Washington DC on the morning of September 11th Thousands of motorcyclists roared into the nationrsquos capital for the Two Million Bikers Rallymdashas the nation observed moments of silence to honor the victims of the 911 terror attacksmdashintent on drowning out an event originally titled the Million Muslim March The Million Muslim March changed its name to the Million American March Against Fear (MAMF) but that did not change the bikersrsquo minds
Authorities denied the accusations noting that permits are not needed to rally in the capital MAMF the rally opposed by the bikers began on the National Mall just after 12pmmdashright as the bikers began to circle the area With many streets surrounding the rally closed off to traffic the bikers were not able to get to the rally of their disdain
A historic event for solidarity of humanity to establish peace harmony and justice is how MAMF described their rally organized by the American Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC)
The riders did make their presence felt though with clusters of motorcycles circling the surrounding blocks as MAMFrsquos speakers and organizers tried to rally
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Continued on next Page
Explaining that American-Muslims lsquostand with America against terrorismrsquo speaker Ruby Sous said ldquowe want to stand here in solidarity with the American people against hate and violencerdquo Christian protestors who showed up to protest against the Muslim rallymdashin addition to the motorcycled masses shouted back lsquoyou picked the wrong dayrsquo Throughout all this motorcycles could be seen circling coursing and revving their way around the rally
Attendees tried to hold a moment of silence but all they heard were revving motorcyclesThough not quite as large as the name would suggest there were several thousand motorcyclists in attendance stretching at least one-third of a mile long as they rumbled down suburban highways according to reports
MAMF also did not exactly live up to its name with only a few dozen supporters showing up Several speakers also railed against conspiracy theories American soldiers in the Middle East and other fringe topics They were outnumbered by the throngs of park police and counter-demonstrators on hand according to reports
Chopper
NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE
October 2013 - - The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum amp Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2014 Hall of Fame and the 2014 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame
Individuals organizations and businesses considered for induction into the Hall of Fame will have made a positive and significant impact on motorcycling Individuals considered for the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will have made a significant impact through their work in grassroots rights efforts
The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors the men and women who have dedicated much of their lives to improving promoting and advancing our great sport and lifestyle
The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the sacrifices individuals across the nation and world have made to protect the rights of motorcyclists through their efforts in the political arena and in grassroots
motorcyclists rights organizations Anyone who knows of a deserving individual can help the museum recognize these exceptional and deserving people by sending in a nomination
Nomination forms must be accompanied by credentials which explain why an individual should be considered for induction Please keep in mind that while their achievements may be outstanding not everyone knows it A comprehensive overview of their accomplishments is necessary to make an informed and educated decision Biographical info newspaper articles historical documents etc may be submitted Credentials should be no longer than five pages long including nomination form
Anyone interested in submitting a nomination form can download the Hall of Fame Nomination form online at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-manager14-Nomination-Formdoc
The Freedom Fighters nomination form is available at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-managerFFHoF-Nomination-Formdoc or you can request a nomination form by phoning the Museum 6053472001 or emailing infosturgismuseumcom
Nominations must be received by the Museum no later than January 10 2014 Individuals chosen for induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will be honored at the annual induction breakfast ceremony on Wednesday August 6 2014
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 32LWC News amp International News
Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags - Pro Riders Marketing Press
Announcement
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper HouseGTO Stretched SaddlebagsRetail $99595
Philadelphia PA - Just outside the ldquocity of brotherly loverdquo is a business that is so cool it
canrsquot be described within the confines of this press release You will have to go to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom to see what I mean
Here we are introducing a new division of the company which is the ldquoFiberglass Manufacturing Divisionrdquo
The first parts to come of the line are the Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags American made super strong and with top flight construction they fit like a glove on any
1993-2013 Harley Davidson Bagger model They are available with exhaust cutouts on both sides one side or none at all depending on your exhaust system
Stretched with a cool speedline design to make even a stock bagger pop with that custom look Shown painted
Dealer and distributor programs are available For further details contact Joe Distefano at proridersmarketingsbcglobalnet P-319-389-0798 or F-866-205-2422For retail sales got to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom
To see these cool bags many great custom bikes and meet Johnny Mac in person while in Daytona at Biketoberfest go to the Strip Club Choppers RoadHousesee below
About Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House is a house of services We specialize in fiberglass products ground up custom motorcycle builds and more Our 47000 sq ft building contains our fabrication area showroom fiberglass production area and 2500 sq ft photo video studio (Elite Studios) we create amp maintain our own websites in house In addition we provide creative services work (photoshop photography) etc Founded in 1999 we have grown through the years from a garage builder to a full service
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Continued on next Page
Above Johnny Mac with raw set of GTO Bags as seen at the Indian Larry Block party
The Christmas Motorcycle Show (CMS) is the YEAR END Motorcycle Show for the Motorcycle Rider A place that you can buy gifts for your hard to buy for Rider
We have something for everyone at CMS with all the latest in the motorcycle industry from motorcycles to appeal to gifts to motorcycle art and First Nations art as well
Each booth will have sale items on hand while they last You will see custom bikes along with best in street bikes competing for cash prizes
See race bikes and talk to racers If you are looking to join a riders group CMS is the place to be this Remembrance Day weekend We will have cash prizes for the Best in Show in Best Christmas Decorated Bike ldquoBest Custom Bikerdquo Best Overseas Custom Best Motorcycle Artrdquo Best Scooter and Best Vintage with a tribute to theldquo Isle Of Man We will also have a Swap Meet on Sunday
For the cultural rider and passenger we will have a Motorcycle ARTSHOW where we will have arts and crafts made by riders for riders We will also have a First Nations Arts and cultural display and sale as wellThe National ldquoThank You Veterans Toy Driverdquo is a way for the motorcycling community
get involved in a program that helps military families at Christmas Our organisation associated groups and you can and will gather and distribute toys for our veterans families at bases across Canada (as far as our toy donations last)
This is not a hand out but a way for Riders to say to our soldiers and especially their families that we appreciate everything they go through to keep their family unit together If we can help by supplying a present or two under the Christmas Tree this year and make a kid happy at Christmashellipwhy not
How can you help You can get involved by mailing an unwrapped gift for a kid from 6 months old to 16 years old to the address on our website If you can talk to your friends andor group and get a few toys together that would be great As you know CASH is king and if you can make a cash donation for the truck and fuel to deliver the toys to bases across Canada that would be very helpful If you cannot make it to the show and would like to help anyway please go to our PayPal account and donate the price of admission of $15+ into the show AS A DONATION for the cause at friendsofveteranscom Or please contact our office at fovcanadagmailcom
facility within a creative environment we excel and our customers are 100 satisfied Location915 Ray AvenueCroydon Pa 19021267-878-9046 GM Jack Mcintyrecell 610-636-5848jackbikerpicsorg As always your continued support of our clients and Pro Riders Marketing is sincerely appreciated
If you need further information to facilitate use of this PR or for any reason please feel free to contact me anytime 247
Thank you again for your continued support
Best Regards Joe Distefano wwwproridersmarketingcom Pro Riders Marketing Promotional Productswwwprmpromocom phone 319-389-0798 fax 866-205-2422proridersmarketingsbc-globalnet
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 34New Products amp ON Events
Folks yesterday Wounded Warriors Canada launched a very exciting innovative event The WWC Battlefield Bike Ride 2014 will raise funds for PTSD service animal programs The ride will last 5 - 15 June Juno Beach - Vimy
Commencing on the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings This ride will be a bucket list experience not only will we cycle in our forefathers footsteps we will take in all that rural France has to offer Frankly I am getting tired of hearing that Vets are paying upwards to $25k for a service dog To my mind some of the folks that supply dogs are war profiteers We do not charge a thin dime to any Vet in need of this great tool to fight the demons of PTSD
The need is great as we all know Now before we digress into VAC should pay for them You are right That said we need to prove it works this will take time In the interim we need to help those that need this type of help I would ask that you go to our web site wwwwoundedwarriorsca for details etc
Please consider joining us in an incredible journey You will find the ask is modest and quite doable no matter if you fundraise or pay it all yourself or a combination of both Raised fund are tax deductible Finally please forward to all your FB friends We are looking for 200 riders to ride for the 158 fallen Honour the fallen help the living
Wayne JohnstonFounderWounded Warriors Canada
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 35Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events
DAVE SEHL TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the seventh member of the class of 2013 Dave Sehl will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
First in Canada as a privateer and then in the US on the Harley-Davidson factory team for a few shining years Dave Sehl ruled the half-mile dirt tracks like few others
Daversquos first success came in ice racing in 1966 when he won the CMA junior 500 national championship In lsquo67 he was Canadarsquos top half-mile dirt track competitor in
the senior class repeating the win in lsquo68 as an expert He topped that in 1969 winning on the ice again as an expert and taking the CMA No 1 plate in dirt track
An AMA national victory in 1970 provided Dave with a huge boost and three weeks later Dave won again this time another half-mile in Columbus Ohio He was on a roll and over a five-year spell he won Louisville three times ldquoIt was a nice trackrdquo he says in retrospect ldquoBig and smooth and nobody got in your wayrdquo Over a five-year span Dave was on the Louisville podium all five times
Perseverance and talent were rewarded and
in 1971 Dave placed fifth overall in AMA standings-his best year At the same time his dominance of Canadian racing continued and Dave took the CMA championships in 250 and 750 cc half-mile dirt track in 1970 and lsquo73
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International
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Continued on next Page
Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC)
Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
DON HADDOW TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the sixth member of the class of 2013 Don Haddow will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
Don Haddow credits his lifelong passion for motorsports to a childhood Christmas present from an aunt ldquoThrills of the Speedwayrdquo This led to a life-long love for riding and racing with much success
At the age of 26 Don bought a new Triumph T100R and was rewarded with the 1957 Canadian championship in the expert class at Harewood Acres near Jarvis Ont A few
weeks later he placed second in the 25-lap final of the BEMC Indian Summer Trophy Races These wins launched Donrsquos career
Late in the season in 1961 Don rode Oscar Liebmannrsquos hand-built BMW Rennsport special at Harewood and narrowly beat Al Johnson on a Norton Manx to win the Indian Summer Trophy Race
In 1962 Don received a first class award in the Canadian winter rally and competed in sports car hillclimbs in the legendary Jordan Special a home-built car with alcohol-fuelled Vincent engine It was invariably the fastest machine on the hill regularly defeated Ludwig Heimrath in his Porsches and still holds the hill records at Hockley Valley and Rattlesnake Point
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and
ldquoFinish each day and be done with it You have done what you could
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in forget them as soon as you can Tomorrow is a new day You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be
encumbered with your old nonsenserdquo
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Continued on next Page
promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in To-ronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motor-cyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
GEORGE PEPPER TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE HALL
OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to honour pioneering motorcycle racer George Pepper as an Historical Inductee at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga
Ontario
George Pepper was the pride of Belleville Ont and one of Canadarsquos most naturally talented motorcycle racers of the prewar era He was an exceptional rider with successes in Canada the United States and England With the outbreak of the Second World War he became a pilot in the Royal Air Force and was decorated for bravery before his life was cut short by a plane crash on a test flight in 1942
In 1936 George rocketed to fame when his home town hosted its first road race through the streets the Canadian championship 200 held in Belleville It drew 35 entries from star riders such as Madison Sale Bruce Venier and Tony Miller from Toronto Bob Sparks and Elwood Stillwell from Windsor and Americans Babe Tancrede and Ben Campanale on factory-backed Harley-Davidsons Nearly all the Canadian entrants rode British makes such as BSA Norton and Rudge The starter was Toronto motorcycle dealer Percy McBride and a crowd estimated at 20000 lined the streets to watch
Georgersquos abilities were soon noticed abroad and he and several Canadian racers were persuaded to compete in the English speedway leagues Racingrsquos popularity in England dwarfed the Belleville crowds drawing up to 60000 spectators in an evening
When war was declared in September 1939 George immediately enlisted working first in a factory building Spitfire aircraft and in September 1941 becoming a commissioned pilot in the Royal Air Force He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross but only weeks
later on Nov 17 1942 he and his crew were all killed during a daylight test flight in which the plane went into a spin from which it could not recover His ashes were returned to Canada and buried in the Belleville cemetery
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 38Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The Trucker
A trucker came into a truck stop cafeacute and placed his order He said lsquoI want three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boardsrsquo
The brand new blonde waitress not wanting to appear stupid went to the kitchen and said to the cook lsquoThis guy out there just ordered three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards What does he think this place is an auto parts storersquo
lsquoNorsquo the cook said lsquoThree flat tires mean three pancakes a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up and running boards are 2 slices of crisp bacon
lsquoOh OKrsquo said the blonde She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer
The trucker asked lsquoWhat are the beans for Blondiersquo
lsquoShe replied lsquoI thought while you were waiting for the flat tires headlights and running boards you might as well gas up
Two Nuts
Two boy scouts went on a nature hike in the hills picking hickory nuts along the way They soon filled their small pails and started to fill their pants and shirt pockets When they could hold no more nuts they started down the country road until they came across a cemetery One of the boys decided that would be a good place to stop and divide up the nuts
The two boys sat in the shade of a large oak tree and unloaded their pockets and buckets dumping all of the nuts in a large pile In the process two of the nuts rolled down near the road The boys then proceeded to divide up the nuts ldquoOne for you One for me One for you One for merdquo
As they were dividing the nuts another boy walking by the cemetery happened to hear them He looked into the cemetery but could not see the boys because they were hidden by the tree He hesitated a moment and then ran back to his house
ldquoFather fatherrdquo he yelled as he entered his house ldquoThe cemetery Come quickrdquo ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo the father asked ldquoNo time to explainrdquo the boy frantically panted ldquoFollow merdquo The boy and the father ran up the country road and stopped when they reached the cemetery They stood at the side of the road and listened for a few moments Then the father asked his son ldquowhatrsquos wrongrdquo
The son said ldquodo you hear that (he whispered)rdquo They both listened intently and heard the Scouts ldquoOne for me One for you One for me One for yourdquo
The boy then blurted out to his father ldquoThe devil and the God are dividing the soulsrdquo The father grinned but was silent A few moments later as the Scouts completed dividing out the nuts one Scout said to the other rdquo As soon as we get those two nuts down by the road wersquoll have them allrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 39Thoughts to Ponder
Cape Pine
Written by Krista Austin St Johnrsquos NLPictures taken by Krista Austin
My roots are on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in the tiny rural community of St Shottrsquos As a child I frequently heard older people talking very casually about encounters with ghosts both in St Shottrsquos and especially in neighbouring Cape Pine I emphasize the word ldquocasuallyrdquo because these ghost stories were not meant to frighten but to teach that there is but a thin veil between this world and the next and encounters with the other side should not scare you as such occurrences are simply the result of ldquosome poor soul in need of a prayerrdquo
The last weekend of September brought perfect weather for a road trip so my partner Mark and I took the opportunity to visit my family in St Shottrsquos As Mark had never been to Cape Pine we considered it a good excuse to do some off-road riding my Suzuki Vstrom and his Kawasaki Versys Cape Pine consists of a now-automated lighthouse and two houses that are vacant for most of the year Itrsquos the most southerly point in Newfoundland at about the same latitude as the northern
border of Italy Part of the ldquoGraveyard of the Atlanticrdquo the number of shipwrecks in the area in the early 19th Century led to the construction of the lighthouse in 1851
To get to Cape Pine you turn off the Irish Loop highway at St Shottrsquos and then travel along a gravel road for about 9km The road is in pretty good shape but loose in places When you reach Cape Pine yoursquore rewarded with spectacular scenery of barrens cliffs and ocean
After wandering around and taking some pictures we set off for the main road Things were going quite well until I heard a large rock hit the bottom of my bike Somehow I
instinctively pulled in the clutch and came to a stop It was only then that I realized that my bike was no longer running I turn the key off turn it back on put the bike in neutral and hit the starter Shersquos alive I hit the gear shift andhellipshe shut off ldquoWhat the amp$rdquo Mark instantly knew what had happened and his hunch was proven when he inspected the wire coming from the side stand Somehow the rock had cut the wire going to my side stand switch The problem I now had was that the bike thinks that the stand is down and cuts the power when the bike is shifted into gear Luckily for me Mark is a jack-of-all-trades and usually turns into McGyver when
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 40NL News
Continued on next Page
something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
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The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 42NL amp NB amp NS Events
ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
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Sports amp AB EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 17
Alberta Vintage FlatTrack Association
2013 Event Schedule
httpwwwavftaca
We are Moving to Castrol Speedway - Watch our web
site for all the details
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The preliminary track schedule for 2013 is posted on our Google calendar Please go to wwwpsraca to check it out and for the calendar address so you can add it to whatever calendar application you use
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ldquoListen to the mustnts child Listen to the donts
Listen to the shouldnts the impossibles the wonts
Listen to the never haves then listen close to me
Anything can happen child Anything can berdquo
Shel Silverstein
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I love looking at old photographs I wont say it was a simpler time but it was a different life
Smiling faces from the past you wonder who the people are Was this an important day Were they gathering to
celebrate life and love someone birthday wedding graduation Was it a sombre day filled with heartache a forced smile for the future or was it to hint at that this too will pass
Many pictures of family friends standing in front of cars trucks and motorcycles and tractors Young children forced to stand proper optimistically looking forward to a future a day when this one would feel like a century ago if it were yesterday
There are pretty young girls rosy blushes on their cheeks even in the fading black and white photos Someone coming courting A time before she was a wife a mother a grandmother A time when she held someone world in her delicate hands How many hearts did she break before someone swept her away
There are the races Creased and folded Faded from an image the dust and smoke Small town excitement Dare devils reckless careless restless for the adrenaline they
craved The roar of the engines the roar of the crowds Wood dirt asphalt unforgiving barriers Man and machine slight of hand cheaters and champions pushing the sport pushing the competitors Tomorrow would be work but for that brief snapshot it was only the rush of speed and a pounding heart
-bad Uncle Monkey
bad Uncle Monkey amp SK EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 18
Pondarosa MH amp RV ParkLocated on Trans Canada Highway
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Open all year
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Women in the Wind
I am interested in starting up a Women in the Wind (WITW) motorcycle chapter within Regina for lady riders and looking to find others who may have interest in joining as well To read about the history of WITW and see where other chapters are located the official national website is here httpwwwwomeninthewindorg This national motorcycle club has several chapters across Canada including Saskatoon Membership is open to all lady riders all makes and models of motorcycles and all levels of experience This is more about a bunch of ladies uniting to ride and socialize together
There is often an annual provincial rally and like this year (just last weekend) a bi-annual event that hosted over 200 lady riders from across Canada and the USA in Kannaskis AB at a first class eventconference Membership within WITW does not have to be exclusive you can belong to other riding groups and clubs as well If there are enough women who are interested in finding out how this would work whatrsquos involved etchellip we will set a date to connect over coffeedrinks and discuss Expressing interest by no means commits you to joining the club The Saskatoon chapter strongly supports the creation of a Regina chapter and would help us get things rolling If you are a lady and you ride and you have interest in finding out more please email me with your name and phone number and should we get enough
interest I will let you know the date to connect Gentleman if you know a lady rider that you think may be interested please pass this along Thank you in advance SincerelyShelly-Anne Shellyanne888gmailcomCell 306-501-5820
O u r E v e n t s C a l e n d a r s w w w c a n a d i a n m o t o r c y c l e e v e n t s c o m
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Women in the Wind amp SK EventsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 19
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Midnight Lunch
The Canadian Legion of Riders And the Battlefords Jazz Society
Presents
Halloween Costume Bash featuring
the Barons of Buckingham
Date and Time Friday November 01 2013 at 800PM
Place Sloan room the Royal Canadian Legion Br70 North Battleford
Tickets $1000 per person
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R A I C I T S U J M J J R Z D D J D J O T T I N G S U W E J A A Y U S E R H C J N Q R R K L E E N G D T S I N A I N I V O J H H J J R A S Y O F L B D K J J R T U O A X I H L J G I I B U V E L S K V Q Y C M T G U C T D U T O T I I I E R A J U A A I G S L J I N H J A L A L J O L N M C O U F G J U O L B I J R W U E R J E I J U P Y L N A C U E O N R U E C L B E T R L E I I N I T D M N A G I E I J E I S F T I F J E A T A L G L S U L F S I S O I N O I T A L A U E S G I J T U R T B O I T N I I L J S G C O S J I S N D I S V E O S S I U A L U O T U H O W O T J M B T V J T L J Y Y J N L J U G U L A T E J I I U L S J U C U N D I T Y R W S O T B E I J O U R N A L I S M U O N Y E S N N O I T A C I D U J P J U R I S T
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Wordsearch amp RAGEThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 20
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Toll Free 1-877-368-7075
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Did you know we have motorcycle puzzles in the Forum section of the website Well we do and theyrsquore fun
We take random motorcycle-themed photos from the interwebs and use our puzzle software to create puzzles for our members to put together
You will find one loaded each day in the motorcycle puzzle forum board
In order to do the puzzles all you need to do is to download a small free piece of software from BrainsBreaker puzzles (We provide the link in the forums)
Remember you must be a member of BeltDriveBettycom and logged in to play
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Rider Friendly Business Association The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 22
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Would You Trade Your Bike For Sneakers
By Julie Malette (Mumbles) 1st CAV Sicily Supporter
1st Canadian Army Veterans (CAV) Motorcycle Unit members parked their
bikes on September 22nd and donned their sneakers to take part in the 2013 Canadian Army Run Patrick St-Pierre (Border) of Sicily Unit Jean-Claude Tremblay (JC) of Paardeberg Unit and President Phil Fisher (Fish) of Regalbuto Unit took part in the half-marathon while President Trevor Luten (Trev) of Paardeberg Unit completed the 5k run
In total 22000 members of both the public and the military registered to take part in the run this year This was the largest run thus far and is the fastest growing race in Canada The Canadian Army Run started in 2008 with 7000 participants as a chance for
troops to thank Canadians for their support while allowing Canadians to thank those who have served us both home and abroad The military theme dominated with displays of tanks trucks tents and equipment with music provided by a military band Soldiers at the finish line hung 2013 Canadian Army Run dog tags around participantrsquos necks as a keep-sake of the event
Master Warrant Officer Rob Clarke spoke of the ldquopride and comradeship to military and public alike with emotions of seeing ill and injuredrdquo as last year 115 handicapped participants came out to run walk or roll Proceeds of the 2013 Canadian Army Run go to benefit Soldier On and the Military Family Fund This will assist past and present members of the military and their families cope with their disabilities and unforeseen needs
CAV members also offered support with style arriving on their bikes handing out drinks to the participants all while displaying
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 23Support Our Troops
Table of Contents
23 mdash Support Our Troops24 mdash Soldiers of Suicide - SOT25 mdash Accident Victims Remembered26 mdash Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events27 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events28 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events29 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events30 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events31 mdash LWC News amp ON Events32 mdash LWC News amp International News33 mdash New Products34 mdash ON Events35 mdash Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events36 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events37 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame38 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame39 mdash Thoughts to Ponder40 mdash NL News41 mdash NL News42 mdash NL amp NB amp NS Events43 mdash Faith amp Motorcycles
Continued on next Page
their bikes with pride behind their hydration station It was a great day to ride with friends attend a great event and help out for a good cause
Congratulations to our CAV runners Now hang up those sneakers and put those riding boots back on
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 24Soldiers of Suicide - SOT
Remember the Soldiers Remember the soldiers who died over thereIn Dieppe Vimy and PasschendaeleSt Julien Ypres and Hill 62 They gave their lives for me and for you
They fought for our country against tyrannyShedding their blood so we could be free Brave soldiers and sailors and airmen were they Giving their all in lands far away
Remember the sailors who sailed the great seasBattling u-boats unseen enemy Protecting our service folk going to warKeeping danger away from our shores
Remember the airmen who took to the skiesTo defend us from enemyrsquos wilesRemember the fliers whose aircraft went down Their sleeping bodies may nersquoer be found
Remember our service folk from World War IlWho fought great battles for me and youIn England North Africa France ItalyHolland and Belgium those countries freed
Remember the merchant men bringing suppliesOrsquoer treacherous waters to the alliesLike our armed forces they gave life and limb Our memory of them must never dim
And then off to Korea our servicemen wentMore war where bone guts and lives were spent Then came Cyprus Suez and the Middle East With United Nations searching for peace
In Afghanistan now they fight Taliban To help rebuild a strange foreign landStill some return dead injured and maimed Canadians giving their best once again Reason I am the son of a career Royal Canadian Army (Dental Corp) officer Lt Col Laurence C Cameron Dad served Canada from 1939 until his retirement in 1959 His tour of duty during WWII took him to England Scotland France Belgium North Africa Sicily and Ortona While serving Canada the dental corps also served the RCN and the RCAF Following WWII Dad served on HMCS Magnificent HMCS Cornwallis HMCS Stadacona HMCS Shearwater RCAF Beaverbank Canadian Artillery Base Camp Shilo among other sites Much of this time was obviously away from his family This poem honours Canadian service men and wom-en who have served and who continue to serve our country with bravery and the families at home who love and understand the reasons for having to be apart for ex-tended periods of time some until eternity Permisssion is granted to Veterans Affairs Canada to publish this work without rec-ompense to the author
Robert J Cameron -November 5 2009 72Halifax Nova Scotia
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ldquoThis life is what you make it No matter what youre going to mess up
sometimes its a universal truth But the good part is you get to decide
how youre going to mess it up Girls will be your friends - theyll act like it anyway
But just remember some come some go The ones that stay with you through
everything - theyre your true best friends Dont let go of them Also remember
sisters make the best friends in the world As for lovers well
theyll come and go too And baby I hate to say it
most of them - actually pretty much all of them are going to break your heart but you cant give up because if you
give up youll never find your soulmate Youll never find that half who makes you whole and that goes for everything Just
because you fail once doesnt mean youre gonna fail at
everything Keep trying hold on and always always always believe in yourself
because if you dont then who will sweetie So keep your head high
keep your chin up and most importantly keep smiling because lifes a beautiful thing and
theres so much to smile aboutrdquo
Marilyn Monroe
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 25Accident Victims Remembered
Do you ever sing
Phrases of songs spin off from random thoughts The meanings can be deep obscure melancholy hopeful
The lyrics haunt me follow me chase
me by day amp often play me to sleep at night
My world has always been ruled by melodyHow some do not Cannot seem to take lyrics to heart is a mystery to me how do they not feel the poignancy The laughter The heartache The passion
How can one not have renewed hope amp faith when the words amp tune resonate within your soul as if theyd be spoken to you by a loverOr one who would beOr once was
How can they not feel the music inside their chest amp notice their bodies move faster or slower
When you are by yourself amp on the road do not certain songs Plead for release Do you hum the verses you are not knowing amp Belt out the ones you do
Do you not notice the rhythm of the motor or the tires on the roadDo the passing cars or guardrails not
accentuate the beatDoes riding make you happy enough to singHave you forgotten howDoes it not make you smile
Just wonderingdo you ever sing Even just a little
LaterKate B
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 26Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events
Is it Time to Re-Tire
Did I mention that already Sorry this time Irsquom actually talking bike tires
After getting back from Red Wing this summer I decided to get some new tires The last set was installed in July 2011 and I had put 26000 km on them They were starting to show the miles and were getting a little too close to the wear bars Irsquove run tires too far before and thatrsquos never a safe thing to do So for the sake of a couple of thousand kilometers itrsquos not worth the risk of blowing a tire
But which tire to choose There are as manyopinions as to the proper tire to run as there are riders
Quite often over years of riding each rider will settle on a tire brand that they like to ride on and will stick with it However
what makes choosing a tire difficult is that every bike handles and ldquofeelsrdquo different on different tire brands So depending on the number of miles a rider covers each year will determine how often they have to buy new tires and how often they get to try a different manufacturerrsquos tire
For a few years there I was running through a set of tires every summer Thatrsquos a lot of riding but I sure was having a great time The upshot to this was that I got to try a couple of different tire brands on my bike
The first couple of sets were Dunlops and they were okay but I didnrsquot quite like the way the bike ldquofeltrdquo running on these It just didnrsquot quite hold the road as I thought it should and didnrsquot seem to hold corners well either
So then I tried a pair of Bridgestones and Irsquove got to tell you that ndash for my bike ndash that was the scariest set of tires Irsquove ever ridden on The bike actually felt scary with that set of tires It followed every crack or road snake that it could find making it wander and jerk
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 27Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Robertrsquos Aimless RamblingsOctober 2013 Newspaper
back and forth on the road and corners were even worse I couldnrsquot wait for that set of tires to wear out
After that I went looking for something a little better so I decided to try a set of Avon Venom X
The difference was incredible and immediate It was like these tires were designed for my bike
The bike ran smoother on the road tracked perfectly and cornered with a smoothness that Irsquod never felt before There was no more having to guess what the bike would do every time it hit a crack or bump in the road it now tracked perfectly true What a pleasure it was to ride It was like being on a brand new bike
So consequently Irsquove stuck with Avonrsquos for my bike and couldnrsquot be happier A lot of riders like their Metzeler tires you hear a lot of good things about them Irsquove been tempted to try a set but Irsquom happy with the way the bike runs on Avonrsquos so why mess with a good thing
I guess the bottom line in tires is find a tire that runs well for your bike and your riding style and enjoy your time out on the road
ldquoLife is like riding a bicycle To keep your balance you must keep movingrdquo
Albert Einstein
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 28Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Duncan and Dave M conquering the Dragon
JampJ MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET
RODNEY COMMUNITY CENTRESunday Oct 27 2013
10 am ndash 3 pm135 Queen St Rodney ON
Located approx 35 mins from London and Chatham 1 hr from Windsor or Woodstock5 mins off Hwy 401 exit at Furnival Road
exit 129 Towards Rodney take a left at the crossroads Queens Line and Furnival Rd
Community Center is down on the left
VENDORS PLEASE CONTACT Fred Jennings at 519-864-1427 (calls only)
e-mail fcjenn5hotmailcom or fredjennsympaticoca
10x10 Spaces $40 Table Spaces $25 Set up time 8am-10am
Book early to save a spotGeneral Admission $5 Children under 12
Free with a parentFood and refreshments available
Proper Braking
I was asked recently by a friend who just purchased his first bike what is the most important safety tip you can give me I thought for a second and answered learning how to use your brakes He looked at me as if I were kidding him Whats to it he said ya just stomp and squeeze just like in your car
Thats the problem I said Too many riders believe that and coincidentally bikers crash way to often Youve all heard the story about the guy who had to lay er down because somebody pulled out in front of him
What that actually means is he panicked locked the rear tire and the bike slid on the ground and stopped when it hit the vehicle or just before it hit the vehicle In either case the rider crashed in an attempt to avoid a crash
Ninety percent of the time if the rider had braked properly in that situation he would never have struck the vehicle
So the question is how do I minimize my chances of crashing into something The answer is simple Practice emergency maximum braking But first theres a couple of things you need to know Number 1 The
front brake is 70 of your braking force Due to that fact you must put more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake If you happen to lock the front tire you must release it immediately then reapply it Squeeze the front brake dont grab it If you lock the rear tire dont release it If you do theres a good chance you will high side
With a motorcycle you can still steer when the rear tire is locked and sliding You must also remember that the motorcycle must be straight up when performing maximum braking This is not to say that you cant brake with the bike leaned over in a turn you can lightly brake with both brakes in that situation but maximum braking must be done with the bike straight up
The point is you must learn to modulate your brakes to keep from locking them and the only way to do that is to practice Keep repeating to yourself front brake front brake That will assist you in putting more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake
You should practice maximum braking from whatever speed you normally ride I guarantee your bike will react differently when braking hard at 80mph than at 30mph If you practice then in an emergency situation you
will revert to your training rather than dumb luck The only other alternative is to buy a bike with anti-lock brakes just remember even with anti-lock brakes the bike still has to be straight up to perform maximum braking
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 29Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Please tell ldquoMotormanrdquo Belt Drive Betty sent you to receive
your $500 discount
Till next month ride safe and get some practice in
A word of thanks to all the riders who have bought my Ride Like a Pro video and for all the positive reviews received I truly appreciate all the support and just remember always apply the techniques I show you in the video every single time you ride
You can call our toll free number and order the video with your mastercard or visa Dr Donna or myself will be happy to take your order You can order by calling 1-866-868-7433 It will be the best motorcycle accessory you can buy for you or a friend
You can also pick up my Ride Like a Pro Video at the following dealers in the Tampa Bay area BMW of Tampa Bay on Gunn Highway or Action Honda in Hudson Ride Safe
Copyright 2009 Jerry ldquoMotormanrdquo Palladinowwwridelikeaprocom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 30Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
2013 Ride for MS Thank You Riders
What a great ride It started out pretty gloomy but the rain held out Many thanks to all of those who bit the bullet and took a chance that it would stay clear and it did
Thanks to the Knights of Columbus - South Windsor for a fantastic buffet dinner Wayne Wilson amp James Ridout from the White Nights-EMS for being there in case we needed them
To all the sponsors and contributors for the beautiful door and auction prizes thank you And finally to the many volunteers who make this Ride for MS event possible Kathy Iacovone who won the 50 Plasma TV Congrats Kathy
The Top Fundraiser bringing in the most pledges this year was Mike Lucier The Top 3 Fundraisers that brought in the most pledges for the last 5 years are 1 Kathy Iacovone 2 Gail Lucier-Nantais and 3 Mile Lucier ~~ GREAT JOB ~~
The 5th Annual Ride for MS brought in over $8000 to be given to the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) to help subsidize the purchase of special equipment such as wheelchairs wheelchair batteries walkers and other equipment as needed by those in our community with MS
Shar Good - Lone Wolf Clubhouse
THOUSANDS OF BIKERS ROAR INTOWASHINGTON DC TO PROTEST
Two Million Bikers rally suited up to protest theMillions of Americans March Against Fear
Bikers opposing a Muslim rally took over Washington DC on the morning of September 11th Thousands of motorcyclists roared into the nationrsquos capital for the Two Million Bikers Rallymdashas the nation observed moments of silence to honor the victims of the 911 terror attacksmdashintent on drowning out an event originally titled the Million Muslim March The Million Muslim March changed its name to the Million American March Against Fear (MAMF) but that did not change the bikersrsquo minds
Authorities denied the accusations noting that permits are not needed to rally in the capital MAMF the rally opposed by the bikers began on the National Mall just after 12pmmdashright as the bikers began to circle the area With many streets surrounding the rally closed off to traffic the bikers were not able to get to the rally of their disdain
A historic event for solidarity of humanity to establish peace harmony and justice is how MAMF described their rally organized by the American Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC)
The riders did make their presence felt though with clusters of motorcycles circling the surrounding blocks as MAMFrsquos speakers and organizers tried to rally
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 31LWC News amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Explaining that American-Muslims lsquostand with America against terrorismrsquo speaker Ruby Sous said ldquowe want to stand here in solidarity with the American people against hate and violencerdquo Christian protestors who showed up to protest against the Muslim rallymdashin addition to the motorcycled masses shouted back lsquoyou picked the wrong dayrsquo Throughout all this motorcycles could be seen circling coursing and revving their way around the rally
Attendees tried to hold a moment of silence but all they heard were revving motorcyclesThough not quite as large as the name would suggest there were several thousand motorcyclists in attendance stretching at least one-third of a mile long as they rumbled down suburban highways according to reports
MAMF also did not exactly live up to its name with only a few dozen supporters showing up Several speakers also railed against conspiracy theories American soldiers in the Middle East and other fringe topics They were outnumbered by the throngs of park police and counter-demonstrators on hand according to reports
Chopper
NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE
October 2013 - - The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum amp Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2014 Hall of Fame and the 2014 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame
Individuals organizations and businesses considered for induction into the Hall of Fame will have made a positive and significant impact on motorcycling Individuals considered for the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will have made a significant impact through their work in grassroots rights efforts
The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors the men and women who have dedicated much of their lives to improving promoting and advancing our great sport and lifestyle
The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the sacrifices individuals across the nation and world have made to protect the rights of motorcyclists through their efforts in the political arena and in grassroots
motorcyclists rights organizations Anyone who knows of a deserving individual can help the museum recognize these exceptional and deserving people by sending in a nomination
Nomination forms must be accompanied by credentials which explain why an individual should be considered for induction Please keep in mind that while their achievements may be outstanding not everyone knows it A comprehensive overview of their accomplishments is necessary to make an informed and educated decision Biographical info newspaper articles historical documents etc may be submitted Credentials should be no longer than five pages long including nomination form
Anyone interested in submitting a nomination form can download the Hall of Fame Nomination form online at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-manager14-Nomination-Formdoc
The Freedom Fighters nomination form is available at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-managerFFHoF-Nomination-Formdoc or you can request a nomination form by phoning the Museum 6053472001 or emailing infosturgismuseumcom
Nominations must be received by the Museum no later than January 10 2014 Individuals chosen for induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will be honored at the annual induction breakfast ceremony on Wednesday August 6 2014
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 32LWC News amp International News
Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags - Pro Riders Marketing Press
Announcement
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper HouseGTO Stretched SaddlebagsRetail $99595
Philadelphia PA - Just outside the ldquocity of brotherly loverdquo is a business that is so cool it
canrsquot be described within the confines of this press release You will have to go to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom to see what I mean
Here we are introducing a new division of the company which is the ldquoFiberglass Manufacturing Divisionrdquo
The first parts to come of the line are the Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags American made super strong and with top flight construction they fit like a glove on any
1993-2013 Harley Davidson Bagger model They are available with exhaust cutouts on both sides one side or none at all depending on your exhaust system
Stretched with a cool speedline design to make even a stock bagger pop with that custom look Shown painted
Dealer and distributor programs are available For further details contact Joe Distefano at proridersmarketingsbcglobalnet P-319-389-0798 or F-866-205-2422For retail sales got to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom
To see these cool bags many great custom bikes and meet Johnny Mac in person while in Daytona at Biketoberfest go to the Strip Club Choppers RoadHousesee below
About Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House is a house of services We specialize in fiberglass products ground up custom motorcycle builds and more Our 47000 sq ft building contains our fabrication area showroom fiberglass production area and 2500 sq ft photo video studio (Elite Studios) we create amp maintain our own websites in house In addition we provide creative services work (photoshop photography) etc Founded in 1999 we have grown through the years from a garage builder to a full service
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 33New Products
Continued on next Page
Above Johnny Mac with raw set of GTO Bags as seen at the Indian Larry Block party
The Christmas Motorcycle Show (CMS) is the YEAR END Motorcycle Show for the Motorcycle Rider A place that you can buy gifts for your hard to buy for Rider
We have something for everyone at CMS with all the latest in the motorcycle industry from motorcycles to appeal to gifts to motorcycle art and First Nations art as well
Each booth will have sale items on hand while they last You will see custom bikes along with best in street bikes competing for cash prizes
See race bikes and talk to racers If you are looking to join a riders group CMS is the place to be this Remembrance Day weekend We will have cash prizes for the Best in Show in Best Christmas Decorated Bike ldquoBest Custom Bikerdquo Best Overseas Custom Best Motorcycle Artrdquo Best Scooter and Best Vintage with a tribute to theldquo Isle Of Man We will also have a Swap Meet on Sunday
For the cultural rider and passenger we will have a Motorcycle ARTSHOW where we will have arts and crafts made by riders for riders We will also have a First Nations Arts and cultural display and sale as wellThe National ldquoThank You Veterans Toy Driverdquo is a way for the motorcycling community
get involved in a program that helps military families at Christmas Our organisation associated groups and you can and will gather and distribute toys for our veterans families at bases across Canada (as far as our toy donations last)
This is not a hand out but a way for Riders to say to our soldiers and especially their families that we appreciate everything they go through to keep their family unit together If we can help by supplying a present or two under the Christmas Tree this year and make a kid happy at Christmashellipwhy not
How can you help You can get involved by mailing an unwrapped gift for a kid from 6 months old to 16 years old to the address on our website If you can talk to your friends andor group and get a few toys together that would be great As you know CASH is king and if you can make a cash donation for the truck and fuel to deliver the toys to bases across Canada that would be very helpful If you cannot make it to the show and would like to help anyway please go to our PayPal account and donate the price of admission of $15+ into the show AS A DONATION for the cause at friendsofveteranscom Or please contact our office at fovcanadagmailcom
facility within a creative environment we excel and our customers are 100 satisfied Location915 Ray AvenueCroydon Pa 19021267-878-9046 GM Jack Mcintyrecell 610-636-5848jackbikerpicsorg As always your continued support of our clients and Pro Riders Marketing is sincerely appreciated
If you need further information to facilitate use of this PR or for any reason please feel free to contact me anytime 247
Thank you again for your continued support
Best Regards Joe Distefano wwwproridersmarketingcom Pro Riders Marketing Promotional Productswwwprmpromocom phone 319-389-0798 fax 866-205-2422proridersmarketingsbc-globalnet
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 34New Products amp ON Events
Folks yesterday Wounded Warriors Canada launched a very exciting innovative event The WWC Battlefield Bike Ride 2014 will raise funds for PTSD service animal programs The ride will last 5 - 15 June Juno Beach - Vimy
Commencing on the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings This ride will be a bucket list experience not only will we cycle in our forefathers footsteps we will take in all that rural France has to offer Frankly I am getting tired of hearing that Vets are paying upwards to $25k for a service dog To my mind some of the folks that supply dogs are war profiteers We do not charge a thin dime to any Vet in need of this great tool to fight the demons of PTSD
The need is great as we all know Now before we digress into VAC should pay for them You are right That said we need to prove it works this will take time In the interim we need to help those that need this type of help I would ask that you go to our web site wwwwoundedwarriorsca for details etc
Please consider joining us in an incredible journey You will find the ask is modest and quite doable no matter if you fundraise or pay it all yourself or a combination of both Raised fund are tax deductible Finally please forward to all your FB friends We are looking for 200 riders to ride for the 158 fallen Honour the fallen help the living
Wayne JohnstonFounderWounded Warriors Canada
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DAVE SEHL TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the seventh member of the class of 2013 Dave Sehl will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
First in Canada as a privateer and then in the US on the Harley-Davidson factory team for a few shining years Dave Sehl ruled the half-mile dirt tracks like few others
Daversquos first success came in ice racing in 1966 when he won the CMA junior 500 national championship In lsquo67 he was Canadarsquos top half-mile dirt track competitor in
the senior class repeating the win in lsquo68 as an expert He topped that in 1969 winning on the ice again as an expert and taking the CMA No 1 plate in dirt track
An AMA national victory in 1970 provided Dave with a huge boost and three weeks later Dave won again this time another half-mile in Columbus Ohio He was on a roll and over a five-year spell he won Louisville three times ldquoIt was a nice trackrdquo he says in retrospect ldquoBig and smooth and nobody got in your wayrdquo Over a five-year span Dave was on the Louisville podium all five times
Perseverance and talent were rewarded and
in 1971 Dave placed fifth overall in AMA standings-his best year At the same time his dominance of Canadian racing continued and Dave took the CMA championships in 250 and 750 cc half-mile dirt track in 1970 and lsquo73
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International
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Continued on next Page
Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC)
Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
DON HADDOW TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the sixth member of the class of 2013 Don Haddow will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
Don Haddow credits his lifelong passion for motorsports to a childhood Christmas present from an aunt ldquoThrills of the Speedwayrdquo This led to a life-long love for riding and racing with much success
At the age of 26 Don bought a new Triumph T100R and was rewarded with the 1957 Canadian championship in the expert class at Harewood Acres near Jarvis Ont A few
weeks later he placed second in the 25-lap final of the BEMC Indian Summer Trophy Races These wins launched Donrsquos career
Late in the season in 1961 Don rode Oscar Liebmannrsquos hand-built BMW Rennsport special at Harewood and narrowly beat Al Johnson on a Norton Manx to win the Indian Summer Trophy Race
In 1962 Don received a first class award in the Canadian winter rally and competed in sports car hillclimbs in the legendary Jordan Special a home-built car with alcohol-fuelled Vincent engine It was invariably the fastest machine on the hill regularly defeated Ludwig Heimrath in his Porsches and still holds the hill records at Hockley Valley and Rattlesnake Point
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and
ldquoFinish each day and be done with it You have done what you could
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in forget them as soon as you can Tomorrow is a new day You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be
encumbered with your old nonsenserdquo
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Continued on next Page
promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in To-ronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motor-cyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
GEORGE PEPPER TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE HALL
OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to honour pioneering motorcycle racer George Pepper as an Historical Inductee at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga
Ontario
George Pepper was the pride of Belleville Ont and one of Canadarsquos most naturally talented motorcycle racers of the prewar era He was an exceptional rider with successes in Canada the United States and England With the outbreak of the Second World War he became a pilot in the Royal Air Force and was decorated for bravery before his life was cut short by a plane crash on a test flight in 1942
In 1936 George rocketed to fame when his home town hosted its first road race through the streets the Canadian championship 200 held in Belleville It drew 35 entries from star riders such as Madison Sale Bruce Venier and Tony Miller from Toronto Bob Sparks and Elwood Stillwell from Windsor and Americans Babe Tancrede and Ben Campanale on factory-backed Harley-Davidsons Nearly all the Canadian entrants rode British makes such as BSA Norton and Rudge The starter was Toronto motorcycle dealer Percy McBride and a crowd estimated at 20000 lined the streets to watch
Georgersquos abilities were soon noticed abroad and he and several Canadian racers were persuaded to compete in the English speedway leagues Racingrsquos popularity in England dwarfed the Belleville crowds drawing up to 60000 spectators in an evening
When war was declared in September 1939 George immediately enlisted working first in a factory building Spitfire aircraft and in September 1941 becoming a commissioned pilot in the Royal Air Force He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross but only weeks
later on Nov 17 1942 he and his crew were all killed during a daylight test flight in which the plane went into a spin from which it could not recover His ashes were returned to Canada and buried in the Belleville cemetery
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 38Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The Trucker
A trucker came into a truck stop cafeacute and placed his order He said lsquoI want three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boardsrsquo
The brand new blonde waitress not wanting to appear stupid went to the kitchen and said to the cook lsquoThis guy out there just ordered three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards What does he think this place is an auto parts storersquo
lsquoNorsquo the cook said lsquoThree flat tires mean three pancakes a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up and running boards are 2 slices of crisp bacon
lsquoOh OKrsquo said the blonde She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer
The trucker asked lsquoWhat are the beans for Blondiersquo
lsquoShe replied lsquoI thought while you were waiting for the flat tires headlights and running boards you might as well gas up
Two Nuts
Two boy scouts went on a nature hike in the hills picking hickory nuts along the way They soon filled their small pails and started to fill their pants and shirt pockets When they could hold no more nuts they started down the country road until they came across a cemetery One of the boys decided that would be a good place to stop and divide up the nuts
The two boys sat in the shade of a large oak tree and unloaded their pockets and buckets dumping all of the nuts in a large pile In the process two of the nuts rolled down near the road The boys then proceeded to divide up the nuts ldquoOne for you One for me One for you One for merdquo
As they were dividing the nuts another boy walking by the cemetery happened to hear them He looked into the cemetery but could not see the boys because they were hidden by the tree He hesitated a moment and then ran back to his house
ldquoFather fatherrdquo he yelled as he entered his house ldquoThe cemetery Come quickrdquo ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo the father asked ldquoNo time to explainrdquo the boy frantically panted ldquoFollow merdquo The boy and the father ran up the country road and stopped when they reached the cemetery They stood at the side of the road and listened for a few moments Then the father asked his son ldquowhatrsquos wrongrdquo
The son said ldquodo you hear that (he whispered)rdquo They both listened intently and heard the Scouts ldquoOne for me One for you One for me One for yourdquo
The boy then blurted out to his father ldquoThe devil and the God are dividing the soulsrdquo The father grinned but was silent A few moments later as the Scouts completed dividing out the nuts one Scout said to the other rdquo As soon as we get those two nuts down by the road wersquoll have them allrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 39Thoughts to Ponder
Cape Pine
Written by Krista Austin St Johnrsquos NLPictures taken by Krista Austin
My roots are on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in the tiny rural community of St Shottrsquos As a child I frequently heard older people talking very casually about encounters with ghosts both in St Shottrsquos and especially in neighbouring Cape Pine I emphasize the word ldquocasuallyrdquo because these ghost stories were not meant to frighten but to teach that there is but a thin veil between this world and the next and encounters with the other side should not scare you as such occurrences are simply the result of ldquosome poor soul in need of a prayerrdquo
The last weekend of September brought perfect weather for a road trip so my partner Mark and I took the opportunity to visit my family in St Shottrsquos As Mark had never been to Cape Pine we considered it a good excuse to do some off-road riding my Suzuki Vstrom and his Kawasaki Versys Cape Pine consists of a now-automated lighthouse and two houses that are vacant for most of the year Itrsquos the most southerly point in Newfoundland at about the same latitude as the northern
border of Italy Part of the ldquoGraveyard of the Atlanticrdquo the number of shipwrecks in the area in the early 19th Century led to the construction of the lighthouse in 1851
To get to Cape Pine you turn off the Irish Loop highway at St Shottrsquos and then travel along a gravel road for about 9km The road is in pretty good shape but loose in places When you reach Cape Pine yoursquore rewarded with spectacular scenery of barrens cliffs and ocean
After wandering around and taking some pictures we set off for the main road Things were going quite well until I heard a large rock hit the bottom of my bike Somehow I
instinctively pulled in the clutch and came to a stop It was only then that I realized that my bike was no longer running I turn the key off turn it back on put the bike in neutral and hit the starter Shersquos alive I hit the gear shift andhellipshe shut off ldquoWhat the amp$rdquo Mark instantly knew what had happened and his hunch was proven when he inspected the wire coming from the side stand Somehow the rock had cut the wire going to my side stand switch The problem I now had was that the bike thinks that the stand is down and cuts the power when the bike is shifted into gear Luckily for me Mark is a jack-of-all-trades and usually turns into McGyver when
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 40NL News
Continued on next Page
something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
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The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 42NL amp NB amp NS Events
ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
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I love looking at old photographs I wont say it was a simpler time but it was a different life
Smiling faces from the past you wonder who the people are Was this an important day Were they gathering to
celebrate life and love someone birthday wedding graduation Was it a sombre day filled with heartache a forced smile for the future or was it to hint at that this too will pass
Many pictures of family friends standing in front of cars trucks and motorcycles and tractors Young children forced to stand proper optimistically looking forward to a future a day when this one would feel like a century ago if it were yesterday
There are pretty young girls rosy blushes on their cheeks even in the fading black and white photos Someone coming courting A time before she was a wife a mother a grandmother A time when she held someone world in her delicate hands How many hearts did she break before someone swept her away
There are the races Creased and folded Faded from an image the dust and smoke Small town excitement Dare devils reckless careless restless for the adrenaline they
craved The roar of the engines the roar of the crowds Wood dirt asphalt unforgiving barriers Man and machine slight of hand cheaters and champions pushing the sport pushing the competitors Tomorrow would be work but for that brief snapshot it was only the rush of speed and a pounding heart
-bad Uncle Monkey
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ldquoSuccess is not final failure is not fatal it is the courage to continue that countsrdquo
Winston Churchill
Women in the Wind
I am interested in starting up a Women in the Wind (WITW) motorcycle chapter within Regina for lady riders and looking to find others who may have interest in joining as well To read about the history of WITW and see where other chapters are located the official national website is here httpwwwwomeninthewindorg This national motorcycle club has several chapters across Canada including Saskatoon Membership is open to all lady riders all makes and models of motorcycles and all levels of experience This is more about a bunch of ladies uniting to ride and socialize together
There is often an annual provincial rally and like this year (just last weekend) a bi-annual event that hosted over 200 lady riders from across Canada and the USA in Kannaskis AB at a first class eventconference Membership within WITW does not have to be exclusive you can belong to other riding groups and clubs as well If there are enough women who are interested in finding out how this would work whatrsquos involved etchellip we will set a date to connect over coffeedrinks and discuss Expressing interest by no means commits you to joining the club The Saskatoon chapter strongly supports the creation of a Regina chapter and would help us get things rolling If you are a lady and you ride and you have interest in finding out more please email me with your name and phone number and should we get enough
interest I will let you know the date to connect Gentleman if you know a lady rider that you think may be interested please pass this along Thank you in advance SincerelyShelly-Anne Shellyanne888gmailcomCell 306-501-5820
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Midnight Lunch
The Canadian Legion of Riders And the Battlefords Jazz Society
Presents
Halloween Costume Bash featuring
the Barons of Buckingham
Date and Time Friday November 01 2013 at 800PM
Place Sloan room the Royal Canadian Legion Br70 North Battleford
Tickets $1000 per person
Available from the Legion and members of the CLR Executive or Contact Kevin Jones Secretarycanadianlegionofridersca
Become a member at wwwsaskrageorg
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What YOU Can DOContact your local MLAhttpwwwlegassemblyskcamlashttpwwwelectionsskcavotersfind-my-constituency
Contact the Rate Review PanelSaskatchewan Rate Review PanelPO Box 1301Saskatoon SKS7K 3N1
E-mail inputsaskratereviewca
Toll Free 1-877-368-7075
Saskatoon (306) 934-1948
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Did you know we have motorcycle puzzles in the Forum section of the website Well we do and theyrsquore fun
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You will find one loaded each day in the motorcycle puzzle forum board
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Rider Friendly Business Association The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 22
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Would You Trade Your Bike For Sneakers
By Julie Malette (Mumbles) 1st CAV Sicily Supporter
1st Canadian Army Veterans (CAV) Motorcycle Unit members parked their
bikes on September 22nd and donned their sneakers to take part in the 2013 Canadian Army Run Patrick St-Pierre (Border) of Sicily Unit Jean-Claude Tremblay (JC) of Paardeberg Unit and President Phil Fisher (Fish) of Regalbuto Unit took part in the half-marathon while President Trevor Luten (Trev) of Paardeberg Unit completed the 5k run
In total 22000 members of both the public and the military registered to take part in the run this year This was the largest run thus far and is the fastest growing race in Canada The Canadian Army Run started in 2008 with 7000 participants as a chance for
troops to thank Canadians for their support while allowing Canadians to thank those who have served us both home and abroad The military theme dominated with displays of tanks trucks tents and equipment with music provided by a military band Soldiers at the finish line hung 2013 Canadian Army Run dog tags around participantrsquos necks as a keep-sake of the event
Master Warrant Officer Rob Clarke spoke of the ldquopride and comradeship to military and public alike with emotions of seeing ill and injuredrdquo as last year 115 handicapped participants came out to run walk or roll Proceeds of the 2013 Canadian Army Run go to benefit Soldier On and the Military Family Fund This will assist past and present members of the military and their families cope with their disabilities and unforeseen needs
CAV members also offered support with style arriving on their bikes handing out drinks to the participants all while displaying
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 23Support Our Troops
Table of Contents
23 mdash Support Our Troops24 mdash Soldiers of Suicide - SOT25 mdash Accident Victims Remembered26 mdash Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events27 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events28 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events29 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events30 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events31 mdash LWC News amp ON Events32 mdash LWC News amp International News33 mdash New Products34 mdash ON Events35 mdash Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events36 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events37 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame38 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame39 mdash Thoughts to Ponder40 mdash NL News41 mdash NL News42 mdash NL amp NB amp NS Events43 mdash Faith amp Motorcycles
Continued on next Page
their bikes with pride behind their hydration station It was a great day to ride with friends attend a great event and help out for a good cause
Congratulations to our CAV runners Now hang up those sneakers and put those riding boots back on
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 24Soldiers of Suicide - SOT
Remember the Soldiers Remember the soldiers who died over thereIn Dieppe Vimy and PasschendaeleSt Julien Ypres and Hill 62 They gave their lives for me and for you
They fought for our country against tyrannyShedding their blood so we could be free Brave soldiers and sailors and airmen were they Giving their all in lands far away
Remember the sailors who sailed the great seasBattling u-boats unseen enemy Protecting our service folk going to warKeeping danger away from our shores
Remember the airmen who took to the skiesTo defend us from enemyrsquos wilesRemember the fliers whose aircraft went down Their sleeping bodies may nersquoer be found
Remember our service folk from World War IlWho fought great battles for me and youIn England North Africa France ItalyHolland and Belgium those countries freed
Remember the merchant men bringing suppliesOrsquoer treacherous waters to the alliesLike our armed forces they gave life and limb Our memory of them must never dim
And then off to Korea our servicemen wentMore war where bone guts and lives were spent Then came Cyprus Suez and the Middle East With United Nations searching for peace
In Afghanistan now they fight Taliban To help rebuild a strange foreign landStill some return dead injured and maimed Canadians giving their best once again Reason I am the son of a career Royal Canadian Army (Dental Corp) officer Lt Col Laurence C Cameron Dad served Canada from 1939 until his retirement in 1959 His tour of duty during WWII took him to England Scotland France Belgium North Africa Sicily and Ortona While serving Canada the dental corps also served the RCN and the RCAF Following WWII Dad served on HMCS Magnificent HMCS Cornwallis HMCS Stadacona HMCS Shearwater RCAF Beaverbank Canadian Artillery Base Camp Shilo among other sites Much of this time was obviously away from his family This poem honours Canadian service men and wom-en who have served and who continue to serve our country with bravery and the families at home who love and understand the reasons for having to be apart for ex-tended periods of time some until eternity Permisssion is granted to Veterans Affairs Canada to publish this work without rec-ompense to the author
Robert J Cameron -November 5 2009 72Halifax Nova Scotia
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ldquoThis life is what you make it No matter what youre going to mess up
sometimes its a universal truth But the good part is you get to decide
how youre going to mess it up Girls will be your friends - theyll act like it anyway
But just remember some come some go The ones that stay with you through
everything - theyre your true best friends Dont let go of them Also remember
sisters make the best friends in the world As for lovers well
theyll come and go too And baby I hate to say it
most of them - actually pretty much all of them are going to break your heart but you cant give up because if you
give up youll never find your soulmate Youll never find that half who makes you whole and that goes for everything Just
because you fail once doesnt mean youre gonna fail at
everything Keep trying hold on and always always always believe in yourself
because if you dont then who will sweetie So keep your head high
keep your chin up and most importantly keep smiling because lifes a beautiful thing and
theres so much to smile aboutrdquo
Marilyn Monroe
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 25Accident Victims Remembered
Do you ever sing
Phrases of songs spin off from random thoughts The meanings can be deep obscure melancholy hopeful
The lyrics haunt me follow me chase
me by day amp often play me to sleep at night
My world has always been ruled by melodyHow some do not Cannot seem to take lyrics to heart is a mystery to me how do they not feel the poignancy The laughter The heartache The passion
How can one not have renewed hope amp faith when the words amp tune resonate within your soul as if theyd be spoken to you by a loverOr one who would beOr once was
How can they not feel the music inside their chest amp notice their bodies move faster or slower
When you are by yourself amp on the road do not certain songs Plead for release Do you hum the verses you are not knowing amp Belt out the ones you do
Do you not notice the rhythm of the motor or the tires on the roadDo the passing cars or guardrails not
accentuate the beatDoes riding make you happy enough to singHave you forgotten howDoes it not make you smile
Just wonderingdo you ever sing Even just a little
LaterKate B
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 26Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events
Is it Time to Re-Tire
Did I mention that already Sorry this time Irsquom actually talking bike tires
After getting back from Red Wing this summer I decided to get some new tires The last set was installed in July 2011 and I had put 26000 km on them They were starting to show the miles and were getting a little too close to the wear bars Irsquove run tires too far before and thatrsquos never a safe thing to do So for the sake of a couple of thousand kilometers itrsquos not worth the risk of blowing a tire
But which tire to choose There are as manyopinions as to the proper tire to run as there are riders
Quite often over years of riding each rider will settle on a tire brand that they like to ride on and will stick with it However
what makes choosing a tire difficult is that every bike handles and ldquofeelsrdquo different on different tire brands So depending on the number of miles a rider covers each year will determine how often they have to buy new tires and how often they get to try a different manufacturerrsquos tire
For a few years there I was running through a set of tires every summer Thatrsquos a lot of riding but I sure was having a great time The upshot to this was that I got to try a couple of different tire brands on my bike
The first couple of sets were Dunlops and they were okay but I didnrsquot quite like the way the bike ldquofeltrdquo running on these It just didnrsquot quite hold the road as I thought it should and didnrsquot seem to hold corners well either
So then I tried a pair of Bridgestones and Irsquove got to tell you that ndash for my bike ndash that was the scariest set of tires Irsquove ever ridden on The bike actually felt scary with that set of tires It followed every crack or road snake that it could find making it wander and jerk
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 27Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Robertrsquos Aimless RamblingsOctober 2013 Newspaper
back and forth on the road and corners were even worse I couldnrsquot wait for that set of tires to wear out
After that I went looking for something a little better so I decided to try a set of Avon Venom X
The difference was incredible and immediate It was like these tires were designed for my bike
The bike ran smoother on the road tracked perfectly and cornered with a smoothness that Irsquod never felt before There was no more having to guess what the bike would do every time it hit a crack or bump in the road it now tracked perfectly true What a pleasure it was to ride It was like being on a brand new bike
So consequently Irsquove stuck with Avonrsquos for my bike and couldnrsquot be happier A lot of riders like their Metzeler tires you hear a lot of good things about them Irsquove been tempted to try a set but Irsquom happy with the way the bike runs on Avonrsquos so why mess with a good thing
I guess the bottom line in tires is find a tire that runs well for your bike and your riding style and enjoy your time out on the road
ldquoLife is like riding a bicycle To keep your balance you must keep movingrdquo
Albert Einstein
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 28Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Duncan and Dave M conquering the Dragon
JampJ MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET
RODNEY COMMUNITY CENTRESunday Oct 27 2013
10 am ndash 3 pm135 Queen St Rodney ON
Located approx 35 mins from London and Chatham 1 hr from Windsor or Woodstock5 mins off Hwy 401 exit at Furnival Road
exit 129 Towards Rodney take a left at the crossroads Queens Line and Furnival Rd
Community Center is down on the left
VENDORS PLEASE CONTACT Fred Jennings at 519-864-1427 (calls only)
e-mail fcjenn5hotmailcom or fredjennsympaticoca
10x10 Spaces $40 Table Spaces $25 Set up time 8am-10am
Book early to save a spotGeneral Admission $5 Children under 12
Free with a parentFood and refreshments available
Proper Braking
I was asked recently by a friend who just purchased his first bike what is the most important safety tip you can give me I thought for a second and answered learning how to use your brakes He looked at me as if I were kidding him Whats to it he said ya just stomp and squeeze just like in your car
Thats the problem I said Too many riders believe that and coincidentally bikers crash way to often Youve all heard the story about the guy who had to lay er down because somebody pulled out in front of him
What that actually means is he panicked locked the rear tire and the bike slid on the ground and stopped when it hit the vehicle or just before it hit the vehicle In either case the rider crashed in an attempt to avoid a crash
Ninety percent of the time if the rider had braked properly in that situation he would never have struck the vehicle
So the question is how do I minimize my chances of crashing into something The answer is simple Practice emergency maximum braking But first theres a couple of things you need to know Number 1 The
front brake is 70 of your braking force Due to that fact you must put more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake If you happen to lock the front tire you must release it immediately then reapply it Squeeze the front brake dont grab it If you lock the rear tire dont release it If you do theres a good chance you will high side
With a motorcycle you can still steer when the rear tire is locked and sliding You must also remember that the motorcycle must be straight up when performing maximum braking This is not to say that you cant brake with the bike leaned over in a turn you can lightly brake with both brakes in that situation but maximum braking must be done with the bike straight up
The point is you must learn to modulate your brakes to keep from locking them and the only way to do that is to practice Keep repeating to yourself front brake front brake That will assist you in putting more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake
You should practice maximum braking from whatever speed you normally ride I guarantee your bike will react differently when braking hard at 80mph than at 30mph If you practice then in an emergency situation you
will revert to your training rather than dumb luck The only other alternative is to buy a bike with anti-lock brakes just remember even with anti-lock brakes the bike still has to be straight up to perform maximum braking
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 29Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Please tell ldquoMotormanrdquo Belt Drive Betty sent you to receive
your $500 discount
Till next month ride safe and get some practice in
A word of thanks to all the riders who have bought my Ride Like a Pro video and for all the positive reviews received I truly appreciate all the support and just remember always apply the techniques I show you in the video every single time you ride
You can call our toll free number and order the video with your mastercard or visa Dr Donna or myself will be happy to take your order You can order by calling 1-866-868-7433 It will be the best motorcycle accessory you can buy for you or a friend
You can also pick up my Ride Like a Pro Video at the following dealers in the Tampa Bay area BMW of Tampa Bay on Gunn Highway or Action Honda in Hudson Ride Safe
Copyright 2009 Jerry ldquoMotormanrdquo Palladinowwwridelikeaprocom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 30Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
2013 Ride for MS Thank You Riders
What a great ride It started out pretty gloomy but the rain held out Many thanks to all of those who bit the bullet and took a chance that it would stay clear and it did
Thanks to the Knights of Columbus - South Windsor for a fantastic buffet dinner Wayne Wilson amp James Ridout from the White Nights-EMS for being there in case we needed them
To all the sponsors and contributors for the beautiful door and auction prizes thank you And finally to the many volunteers who make this Ride for MS event possible Kathy Iacovone who won the 50 Plasma TV Congrats Kathy
The Top Fundraiser bringing in the most pledges this year was Mike Lucier The Top 3 Fundraisers that brought in the most pledges for the last 5 years are 1 Kathy Iacovone 2 Gail Lucier-Nantais and 3 Mile Lucier ~~ GREAT JOB ~~
The 5th Annual Ride for MS brought in over $8000 to be given to the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) to help subsidize the purchase of special equipment such as wheelchairs wheelchair batteries walkers and other equipment as needed by those in our community with MS
Shar Good - Lone Wolf Clubhouse
THOUSANDS OF BIKERS ROAR INTOWASHINGTON DC TO PROTEST
Two Million Bikers rally suited up to protest theMillions of Americans March Against Fear
Bikers opposing a Muslim rally took over Washington DC on the morning of September 11th Thousands of motorcyclists roared into the nationrsquos capital for the Two Million Bikers Rallymdashas the nation observed moments of silence to honor the victims of the 911 terror attacksmdashintent on drowning out an event originally titled the Million Muslim March The Million Muslim March changed its name to the Million American March Against Fear (MAMF) but that did not change the bikersrsquo minds
Authorities denied the accusations noting that permits are not needed to rally in the capital MAMF the rally opposed by the bikers began on the National Mall just after 12pmmdashright as the bikers began to circle the area With many streets surrounding the rally closed off to traffic the bikers were not able to get to the rally of their disdain
A historic event for solidarity of humanity to establish peace harmony and justice is how MAMF described their rally organized by the American Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC)
The riders did make their presence felt though with clusters of motorcycles circling the surrounding blocks as MAMFrsquos speakers and organizers tried to rally
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 31LWC News amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Explaining that American-Muslims lsquostand with America against terrorismrsquo speaker Ruby Sous said ldquowe want to stand here in solidarity with the American people against hate and violencerdquo Christian protestors who showed up to protest against the Muslim rallymdashin addition to the motorcycled masses shouted back lsquoyou picked the wrong dayrsquo Throughout all this motorcycles could be seen circling coursing and revving their way around the rally
Attendees tried to hold a moment of silence but all they heard were revving motorcyclesThough not quite as large as the name would suggest there were several thousand motorcyclists in attendance stretching at least one-third of a mile long as they rumbled down suburban highways according to reports
MAMF also did not exactly live up to its name with only a few dozen supporters showing up Several speakers also railed against conspiracy theories American soldiers in the Middle East and other fringe topics They were outnumbered by the throngs of park police and counter-demonstrators on hand according to reports
Chopper
NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE
October 2013 - - The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum amp Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2014 Hall of Fame and the 2014 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame
Individuals organizations and businesses considered for induction into the Hall of Fame will have made a positive and significant impact on motorcycling Individuals considered for the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will have made a significant impact through their work in grassroots rights efforts
The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors the men and women who have dedicated much of their lives to improving promoting and advancing our great sport and lifestyle
The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the sacrifices individuals across the nation and world have made to protect the rights of motorcyclists through their efforts in the political arena and in grassroots
motorcyclists rights organizations Anyone who knows of a deserving individual can help the museum recognize these exceptional and deserving people by sending in a nomination
Nomination forms must be accompanied by credentials which explain why an individual should be considered for induction Please keep in mind that while their achievements may be outstanding not everyone knows it A comprehensive overview of their accomplishments is necessary to make an informed and educated decision Biographical info newspaper articles historical documents etc may be submitted Credentials should be no longer than five pages long including nomination form
Anyone interested in submitting a nomination form can download the Hall of Fame Nomination form online at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-manager14-Nomination-Formdoc
The Freedom Fighters nomination form is available at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-managerFFHoF-Nomination-Formdoc or you can request a nomination form by phoning the Museum 6053472001 or emailing infosturgismuseumcom
Nominations must be received by the Museum no later than January 10 2014 Individuals chosen for induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will be honored at the annual induction breakfast ceremony on Wednesday August 6 2014
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 32LWC News amp International News
Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags - Pro Riders Marketing Press
Announcement
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper HouseGTO Stretched SaddlebagsRetail $99595
Philadelphia PA - Just outside the ldquocity of brotherly loverdquo is a business that is so cool it
canrsquot be described within the confines of this press release You will have to go to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom to see what I mean
Here we are introducing a new division of the company which is the ldquoFiberglass Manufacturing Divisionrdquo
The first parts to come of the line are the Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags American made super strong and with top flight construction they fit like a glove on any
1993-2013 Harley Davidson Bagger model They are available with exhaust cutouts on both sides one side or none at all depending on your exhaust system
Stretched with a cool speedline design to make even a stock bagger pop with that custom look Shown painted
Dealer and distributor programs are available For further details contact Joe Distefano at proridersmarketingsbcglobalnet P-319-389-0798 or F-866-205-2422For retail sales got to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom
To see these cool bags many great custom bikes and meet Johnny Mac in person while in Daytona at Biketoberfest go to the Strip Club Choppers RoadHousesee below
About Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House is a house of services We specialize in fiberglass products ground up custom motorcycle builds and more Our 47000 sq ft building contains our fabrication area showroom fiberglass production area and 2500 sq ft photo video studio (Elite Studios) we create amp maintain our own websites in house In addition we provide creative services work (photoshop photography) etc Founded in 1999 we have grown through the years from a garage builder to a full service
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 33New Products
Continued on next Page
Above Johnny Mac with raw set of GTO Bags as seen at the Indian Larry Block party
The Christmas Motorcycle Show (CMS) is the YEAR END Motorcycle Show for the Motorcycle Rider A place that you can buy gifts for your hard to buy for Rider
We have something for everyone at CMS with all the latest in the motorcycle industry from motorcycles to appeal to gifts to motorcycle art and First Nations art as well
Each booth will have sale items on hand while they last You will see custom bikes along with best in street bikes competing for cash prizes
See race bikes and talk to racers If you are looking to join a riders group CMS is the place to be this Remembrance Day weekend We will have cash prizes for the Best in Show in Best Christmas Decorated Bike ldquoBest Custom Bikerdquo Best Overseas Custom Best Motorcycle Artrdquo Best Scooter and Best Vintage with a tribute to theldquo Isle Of Man We will also have a Swap Meet on Sunday
For the cultural rider and passenger we will have a Motorcycle ARTSHOW where we will have arts and crafts made by riders for riders We will also have a First Nations Arts and cultural display and sale as wellThe National ldquoThank You Veterans Toy Driverdquo is a way for the motorcycling community
get involved in a program that helps military families at Christmas Our organisation associated groups and you can and will gather and distribute toys for our veterans families at bases across Canada (as far as our toy donations last)
This is not a hand out but a way for Riders to say to our soldiers and especially their families that we appreciate everything they go through to keep their family unit together If we can help by supplying a present or two under the Christmas Tree this year and make a kid happy at Christmashellipwhy not
How can you help You can get involved by mailing an unwrapped gift for a kid from 6 months old to 16 years old to the address on our website If you can talk to your friends andor group and get a few toys together that would be great As you know CASH is king and if you can make a cash donation for the truck and fuel to deliver the toys to bases across Canada that would be very helpful If you cannot make it to the show and would like to help anyway please go to our PayPal account and donate the price of admission of $15+ into the show AS A DONATION for the cause at friendsofveteranscom Or please contact our office at fovcanadagmailcom
facility within a creative environment we excel and our customers are 100 satisfied Location915 Ray AvenueCroydon Pa 19021267-878-9046 GM Jack Mcintyrecell 610-636-5848jackbikerpicsorg As always your continued support of our clients and Pro Riders Marketing is sincerely appreciated
If you need further information to facilitate use of this PR or for any reason please feel free to contact me anytime 247
Thank you again for your continued support
Best Regards Joe Distefano wwwproridersmarketingcom Pro Riders Marketing Promotional Productswwwprmpromocom phone 319-389-0798 fax 866-205-2422proridersmarketingsbc-globalnet
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 34New Products amp ON Events
Folks yesterday Wounded Warriors Canada launched a very exciting innovative event The WWC Battlefield Bike Ride 2014 will raise funds for PTSD service animal programs The ride will last 5 - 15 June Juno Beach - Vimy
Commencing on the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings This ride will be a bucket list experience not only will we cycle in our forefathers footsteps we will take in all that rural France has to offer Frankly I am getting tired of hearing that Vets are paying upwards to $25k for a service dog To my mind some of the folks that supply dogs are war profiteers We do not charge a thin dime to any Vet in need of this great tool to fight the demons of PTSD
The need is great as we all know Now before we digress into VAC should pay for them You are right That said we need to prove it works this will take time In the interim we need to help those that need this type of help I would ask that you go to our web site wwwwoundedwarriorsca for details etc
Please consider joining us in an incredible journey You will find the ask is modest and quite doable no matter if you fundraise or pay it all yourself or a combination of both Raised fund are tax deductible Finally please forward to all your FB friends We are looking for 200 riders to ride for the 158 fallen Honour the fallen help the living
Wayne JohnstonFounderWounded Warriors Canada
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 35Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events
DAVE SEHL TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the seventh member of the class of 2013 Dave Sehl will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
First in Canada as a privateer and then in the US on the Harley-Davidson factory team for a few shining years Dave Sehl ruled the half-mile dirt tracks like few others
Daversquos first success came in ice racing in 1966 when he won the CMA junior 500 national championship In lsquo67 he was Canadarsquos top half-mile dirt track competitor in
the senior class repeating the win in lsquo68 as an expert He topped that in 1969 winning on the ice again as an expert and taking the CMA No 1 plate in dirt track
An AMA national victory in 1970 provided Dave with a huge boost and three weeks later Dave won again this time another half-mile in Columbus Ohio He was on a roll and over a five-year spell he won Louisville three times ldquoIt was a nice trackrdquo he says in retrospect ldquoBig and smooth and nobody got in your wayrdquo Over a five-year span Dave was on the Louisville podium all five times
Perseverance and talent were rewarded and
in 1971 Dave placed fifth overall in AMA standings-his best year At the same time his dominance of Canadian racing continued and Dave took the CMA championships in 250 and 750 cc half-mile dirt track in 1970 and lsquo73
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 36Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC)
Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
DON HADDOW TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the sixth member of the class of 2013 Don Haddow will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
Don Haddow credits his lifelong passion for motorsports to a childhood Christmas present from an aunt ldquoThrills of the Speedwayrdquo This led to a life-long love for riding and racing with much success
At the age of 26 Don bought a new Triumph T100R and was rewarded with the 1957 Canadian championship in the expert class at Harewood Acres near Jarvis Ont A few
weeks later he placed second in the 25-lap final of the BEMC Indian Summer Trophy Races These wins launched Donrsquos career
Late in the season in 1961 Don rode Oscar Liebmannrsquos hand-built BMW Rennsport special at Harewood and narrowly beat Al Johnson on a Norton Manx to win the Indian Summer Trophy Race
In 1962 Don received a first class award in the Canadian winter rally and competed in sports car hillclimbs in the legendary Jordan Special a home-built car with alcohol-fuelled Vincent engine It was invariably the fastest machine on the hill regularly defeated Ludwig Heimrath in his Porsches and still holds the hill records at Hockley Valley and Rattlesnake Point
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and
ldquoFinish each day and be done with it You have done what you could
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in forget them as soon as you can Tomorrow is a new day You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be
encumbered with your old nonsenserdquo
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Continued on next Page
promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in To-ronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motor-cyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
GEORGE PEPPER TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE HALL
OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to honour pioneering motorcycle racer George Pepper as an Historical Inductee at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga
Ontario
George Pepper was the pride of Belleville Ont and one of Canadarsquos most naturally talented motorcycle racers of the prewar era He was an exceptional rider with successes in Canada the United States and England With the outbreak of the Second World War he became a pilot in the Royal Air Force and was decorated for bravery before his life was cut short by a plane crash on a test flight in 1942
In 1936 George rocketed to fame when his home town hosted its first road race through the streets the Canadian championship 200 held in Belleville It drew 35 entries from star riders such as Madison Sale Bruce Venier and Tony Miller from Toronto Bob Sparks and Elwood Stillwell from Windsor and Americans Babe Tancrede and Ben Campanale on factory-backed Harley-Davidsons Nearly all the Canadian entrants rode British makes such as BSA Norton and Rudge The starter was Toronto motorcycle dealer Percy McBride and a crowd estimated at 20000 lined the streets to watch
Georgersquos abilities were soon noticed abroad and he and several Canadian racers were persuaded to compete in the English speedway leagues Racingrsquos popularity in England dwarfed the Belleville crowds drawing up to 60000 spectators in an evening
When war was declared in September 1939 George immediately enlisted working first in a factory building Spitfire aircraft and in September 1941 becoming a commissioned pilot in the Royal Air Force He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross but only weeks
later on Nov 17 1942 he and his crew were all killed during a daylight test flight in which the plane went into a spin from which it could not recover His ashes were returned to Canada and buried in the Belleville cemetery
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 38Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The Trucker
A trucker came into a truck stop cafeacute and placed his order He said lsquoI want three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boardsrsquo
The brand new blonde waitress not wanting to appear stupid went to the kitchen and said to the cook lsquoThis guy out there just ordered three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards What does he think this place is an auto parts storersquo
lsquoNorsquo the cook said lsquoThree flat tires mean three pancakes a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up and running boards are 2 slices of crisp bacon
lsquoOh OKrsquo said the blonde She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer
The trucker asked lsquoWhat are the beans for Blondiersquo
lsquoShe replied lsquoI thought while you were waiting for the flat tires headlights and running boards you might as well gas up
Two Nuts
Two boy scouts went on a nature hike in the hills picking hickory nuts along the way They soon filled their small pails and started to fill their pants and shirt pockets When they could hold no more nuts they started down the country road until they came across a cemetery One of the boys decided that would be a good place to stop and divide up the nuts
The two boys sat in the shade of a large oak tree and unloaded their pockets and buckets dumping all of the nuts in a large pile In the process two of the nuts rolled down near the road The boys then proceeded to divide up the nuts ldquoOne for you One for me One for you One for merdquo
As they were dividing the nuts another boy walking by the cemetery happened to hear them He looked into the cemetery but could not see the boys because they were hidden by the tree He hesitated a moment and then ran back to his house
ldquoFather fatherrdquo he yelled as he entered his house ldquoThe cemetery Come quickrdquo ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo the father asked ldquoNo time to explainrdquo the boy frantically panted ldquoFollow merdquo The boy and the father ran up the country road and stopped when they reached the cemetery They stood at the side of the road and listened for a few moments Then the father asked his son ldquowhatrsquos wrongrdquo
The son said ldquodo you hear that (he whispered)rdquo They both listened intently and heard the Scouts ldquoOne for me One for you One for me One for yourdquo
The boy then blurted out to his father ldquoThe devil and the God are dividing the soulsrdquo The father grinned but was silent A few moments later as the Scouts completed dividing out the nuts one Scout said to the other rdquo As soon as we get those two nuts down by the road wersquoll have them allrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 39Thoughts to Ponder
Cape Pine
Written by Krista Austin St Johnrsquos NLPictures taken by Krista Austin
My roots are on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in the tiny rural community of St Shottrsquos As a child I frequently heard older people talking very casually about encounters with ghosts both in St Shottrsquos and especially in neighbouring Cape Pine I emphasize the word ldquocasuallyrdquo because these ghost stories were not meant to frighten but to teach that there is but a thin veil between this world and the next and encounters with the other side should not scare you as such occurrences are simply the result of ldquosome poor soul in need of a prayerrdquo
The last weekend of September brought perfect weather for a road trip so my partner Mark and I took the opportunity to visit my family in St Shottrsquos As Mark had never been to Cape Pine we considered it a good excuse to do some off-road riding my Suzuki Vstrom and his Kawasaki Versys Cape Pine consists of a now-automated lighthouse and two houses that are vacant for most of the year Itrsquos the most southerly point in Newfoundland at about the same latitude as the northern
border of Italy Part of the ldquoGraveyard of the Atlanticrdquo the number of shipwrecks in the area in the early 19th Century led to the construction of the lighthouse in 1851
To get to Cape Pine you turn off the Irish Loop highway at St Shottrsquos and then travel along a gravel road for about 9km The road is in pretty good shape but loose in places When you reach Cape Pine yoursquore rewarded with spectacular scenery of barrens cliffs and ocean
After wandering around and taking some pictures we set off for the main road Things were going quite well until I heard a large rock hit the bottom of my bike Somehow I
instinctively pulled in the clutch and came to a stop It was only then that I realized that my bike was no longer running I turn the key off turn it back on put the bike in neutral and hit the starter Shersquos alive I hit the gear shift andhellipshe shut off ldquoWhat the amp$rdquo Mark instantly knew what had happened and his hunch was proven when he inspected the wire coming from the side stand Somehow the rock had cut the wire going to my side stand switch The problem I now had was that the bike thinks that the stand is down and cuts the power when the bike is shifted into gear Luckily for me Mark is a jack-of-all-trades and usually turns into McGyver when
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 40NL News
Continued on next Page
something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
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The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 42NL amp NB amp NS Events
ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
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Women in the Wind
I am interested in starting up a Women in the Wind (WITW) motorcycle chapter within Regina for lady riders and looking to find others who may have interest in joining as well To read about the history of WITW and see where other chapters are located the official national website is here httpwwwwomeninthewindorg This national motorcycle club has several chapters across Canada including Saskatoon Membership is open to all lady riders all makes and models of motorcycles and all levels of experience This is more about a bunch of ladies uniting to ride and socialize together
There is often an annual provincial rally and like this year (just last weekend) a bi-annual event that hosted over 200 lady riders from across Canada and the USA in Kannaskis AB at a first class eventconference Membership within WITW does not have to be exclusive you can belong to other riding groups and clubs as well If there are enough women who are interested in finding out how this would work whatrsquos involved etchellip we will set a date to connect over coffeedrinks and discuss Expressing interest by no means commits you to joining the club The Saskatoon chapter strongly supports the creation of a Regina chapter and would help us get things rolling If you are a lady and you ride and you have interest in finding out more please email me with your name and phone number and should we get enough
interest I will let you know the date to connect Gentleman if you know a lady rider that you think may be interested please pass this along Thank you in advance SincerelyShelly-Anne Shellyanne888gmailcomCell 306-501-5820
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Midnight Lunch
The Canadian Legion of Riders And the Battlefords Jazz Society
Presents
Halloween Costume Bash featuring
the Barons of Buckingham
Date and Time Friday November 01 2013 at 800PM
Place Sloan room the Royal Canadian Legion Br70 North Battleford
Tickets $1000 per person
Available from the Legion and members of the CLR Executive or Contact Kevin Jones Secretarycanadianlegionofridersca
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Did you know we have motorcycle puzzles in the Forum section of the website Well we do and theyrsquore fun
We take random motorcycle-themed photos from the interwebs and use our puzzle software to create puzzles for our members to put together
You will find one loaded each day in the motorcycle puzzle forum board
In order to do the puzzles all you need to do is to download a small free piece of software from BrainsBreaker puzzles (We provide the link in the forums)
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Would You Trade Your Bike For Sneakers
By Julie Malette (Mumbles) 1st CAV Sicily Supporter
1st Canadian Army Veterans (CAV) Motorcycle Unit members parked their
bikes on September 22nd and donned their sneakers to take part in the 2013 Canadian Army Run Patrick St-Pierre (Border) of Sicily Unit Jean-Claude Tremblay (JC) of Paardeberg Unit and President Phil Fisher (Fish) of Regalbuto Unit took part in the half-marathon while President Trevor Luten (Trev) of Paardeberg Unit completed the 5k run
In total 22000 members of both the public and the military registered to take part in the run this year This was the largest run thus far and is the fastest growing race in Canada The Canadian Army Run started in 2008 with 7000 participants as a chance for
troops to thank Canadians for their support while allowing Canadians to thank those who have served us both home and abroad The military theme dominated with displays of tanks trucks tents and equipment with music provided by a military band Soldiers at the finish line hung 2013 Canadian Army Run dog tags around participantrsquos necks as a keep-sake of the event
Master Warrant Officer Rob Clarke spoke of the ldquopride and comradeship to military and public alike with emotions of seeing ill and injuredrdquo as last year 115 handicapped participants came out to run walk or roll Proceeds of the 2013 Canadian Army Run go to benefit Soldier On and the Military Family Fund This will assist past and present members of the military and their families cope with their disabilities and unforeseen needs
CAV members also offered support with style arriving on their bikes handing out drinks to the participants all while displaying
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 23Support Our Troops
Table of Contents
23 mdash Support Our Troops24 mdash Soldiers of Suicide - SOT25 mdash Accident Victims Remembered26 mdash Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events27 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events28 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events29 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events30 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events31 mdash LWC News amp ON Events32 mdash LWC News amp International News33 mdash New Products34 mdash ON Events35 mdash Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events36 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events37 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame38 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame39 mdash Thoughts to Ponder40 mdash NL News41 mdash NL News42 mdash NL amp NB amp NS Events43 mdash Faith amp Motorcycles
Continued on next Page
their bikes with pride behind their hydration station It was a great day to ride with friends attend a great event and help out for a good cause
Congratulations to our CAV runners Now hang up those sneakers and put those riding boots back on
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 24Soldiers of Suicide - SOT
Remember the Soldiers Remember the soldiers who died over thereIn Dieppe Vimy and PasschendaeleSt Julien Ypres and Hill 62 They gave their lives for me and for you
They fought for our country against tyrannyShedding their blood so we could be free Brave soldiers and sailors and airmen were they Giving their all in lands far away
Remember the sailors who sailed the great seasBattling u-boats unseen enemy Protecting our service folk going to warKeeping danger away from our shores
Remember the airmen who took to the skiesTo defend us from enemyrsquos wilesRemember the fliers whose aircraft went down Their sleeping bodies may nersquoer be found
Remember our service folk from World War IlWho fought great battles for me and youIn England North Africa France ItalyHolland and Belgium those countries freed
Remember the merchant men bringing suppliesOrsquoer treacherous waters to the alliesLike our armed forces they gave life and limb Our memory of them must never dim
And then off to Korea our servicemen wentMore war where bone guts and lives were spent Then came Cyprus Suez and the Middle East With United Nations searching for peace
In Afghanistan now they fight Taliban To help rebuild a strange foreign landStill some return dead injured and maimed Canadians giving their best once again Reason I am the son of a career Royal Canadian Army (Dental Corp) officer Lt Col Laurence C Cameron Dad served Canada from 1939 until his retirement in 1959 His tour of duty during WWII took him to England Scotland France Belgium North Africa Sicily and Ortona While serving Canada the dental corps also served the RCN and the RCAF Following WWII Dad served on HMCS Magnificent HMCS Cornwallis HMCS Stadacona HMCS Shearwater RCAF Beaverbank Canadian Artillery Base Camp Shilo among other sites Much of this time was obviously away from his family This poem honours Canadian service men and wom-en who have served and who continue to serve our country with bravery and the families at home who love and understand the reasons for having to be apart for ex-tended periods of time some until eternity Permisssion is granted to Veterans Affairs Canada to publish this work without rec-ompense to the author
Robert J Cameron -November 5 2009 72Halifax Nova Scotia
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Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live in wwwmodeledmontoncom
FUNDRAISING FOR SOS PROJECT By the non profit organization HONOUR OUR CANADIAN SOLDIERS
LEVEacuteE DE FOND POUR LE PROJET SOS Par lrsquoorganisation a but non lucrative Honorons nos Soldats Canadiens
830787-3
SOS PROJECT IS TO ALLOW US TO HONOUR OUR SOLDIERS OF SUICIDE (SOS) 1 LAUNCHING A WEBSITE SO THE FAMILY KNOW WE ARE REMEMBERING WHAT THEY
DID FOR OUR COUNTRY ( By the end of May BY THE END OF MAY 2013) 2 TO DEDICATE A TREE AT BEECHWOOD NATIONAL MILITARY CEMETERY IN OTTAWA (By the end of September but the order has to go in by the end of June 2013) 3 TO HAVE THE 3 MOTHERS OF OUR SOS SOLDIERS IN ATTENDING THE UNVIELLING CEREMONY IN SEPTEMBER
LE PROJET SOS PERMETTRA DE RENDRE HOMMAGE A NOS SOLDATS DU SUICIDE
1 LE LANCEMENT DE SITE INTERNET AFIN QUE LES FAMILLES SACHENT QUE NOUS NOUS SOUVENONS DE CE QUrsquoILS OU ELLES ONT FAIT POUR NOTRE PAYS
(Objectif est pour la fin mai 2013) 2 DEacuteDIEacute UN ARBRE AU CIMETIEgraveRE MILITAIRE NATIONAL DE BEECHWOOD A OTTAWA (Objectif est pour la fin septembre mais la commande pour la plaque doit eecirctre fait par la fin juin) 3 Avoir les 3 mamans de nos Soldats du suicide assister agrave la ceacutereacutemonie de devoilement de Septembre 2013)
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ldquoThis life is what you make it No matter what youre going to mess up
sometimes its a universal truth But the good part is you get to decide
how youre going to mess it up Girls will be your friends - theyll act like it anyway
But just remember some come some go The ones that stay with you through
everything - theyre your true best friends Dont let go of them Also remember
sisters make the best friends in the world As for lovers well
theyll come and go too And baby I hate to say it
most of them - actually pretty much all of them are going to break your heart but you cant give up because if you
give up youll never find your soulmate Youll never find that half who makes you whole and that goes for everything Just
because you fail once doesnt mean youre gonna fail at
everything Keep trying hold on and always always always believe in yourself
because if you dont then who will sweetie So keep your head high
keep your chin up and most importantly keep smiling because lifes a beautiful thing and
theres so much to smile aboutrdquo
Marilyn Monroe
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 25Accident Victims Remembered
Do you ever sing
Phrases of songs spin off from random thoughts The meanings can be deep obscure melancholy hopeful
The lyrics haunt me follow me chase
me by day amp often play me to sleep at night
My world has always been ruled by melodyHow some do not Cannot seem to take lyrics to heart is a mystery to me how do they not feel the poignancy The laughter The heartache The passion
How can one not have renewed hope amp faith when the words amp tune resonate within your soul as if theyd be spoken to you by a loverOr one who would beOr once was
How can they not feel the music inside their chest amp notice their bodies move faster or slower
When you are by yourself amp on the road do not certain songs Plead for release Do you hum the verses you are not knowing amp Belt out the ones you do
Do you not notice the rhythm of the motor or the tires on the roadDo the passing cars or guardrails not
accentuate the beatDoes riding make you happy enough to singHave you forgotten howDoes it not make you smile
Just wonderingdo you ever sing Even just a little
LaterKate B
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 26Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events
Is it Time to Re-Tire
Did I mention that already Sorry this time Irsquom actually talking bike tires
After getting back from Red Wing this summer I decided to get some new tires The last set was installed in July 2011 and I had put 26000 km on them They were starting to show the miles and were getting a little too close to the wear bars Irsquove run tires too far before and thatrsquos never a safe thing to do So for the sake of a couple of thousand kilometers itrsquos not worth the risk of blowing a tire
But which tire to choose There are as manyopinions as to the proper tire to run as there are riders
Quite often over years of riding each rider will settle on a tire brand that they like to ride on and will stick with it However
what makes choosing a tire difficult is that every bike handles and ldquofeelsrdquo different on different tire brands So depending on the number of miles a rider covers each year will determine how often they have to buy new tires and how often they get to try a different manufacturerrsquos tire
For a few years there I was running through a set of tires every summer Thatrsquos a lot of riding but I sure was having a great time The upshot to this was that I got to try a couple of different tire brands on my bike
The first couple of sets were Dunlops and they were okay but I didnrsquot quite like the way the bike ldquofeltrdquo running on these It just didnrsquot quite hold the road as I thought it should and didnrsquot seem to hold corners well either
So then I tried a pair of Bridgestones and Irsquove got to tell you that ndash for my bike ndash that was the scariest set of tires Irsquove ever ridden on The bike actually felt scary with that set of tires It followed every crack or road snake that it could find making it wander and jerk
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 27Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Robertrsquos Aimless RamblingsOctober 2013 Newspaper
back and forth on the road and corners were even worse I couldnrsquot wait for that set of tires to wear out
After that I went looking for something a little better so I decided to try a set of Avon Venom X
The difference was incredible and immediate It was like these tires were designed for my bike
The bike ran smoother on the road tracked perfectly and cornered with a smoothness that Irsquod never felt before There was no more having to guess what the bike would do every time it hit a crack or bump in the road it now tracked perfectly true What a pleasure it was to ride It was like being on a brand new bike
So consequently Irsquove stuck with Avonrsquos for my bike and couldnrsquot be happier A lot of riders like their Metzeler tires you hear a lot of good things about them Irsquove been tempted to try a set but Irsquom happy with the way the bike runs on Avonrsquos so why mess with a good thing
I guess the bottom line in tires is find a tire that runs well for your bike and your riding style and enjoy your time out on the road
ldquoLife is like riding a bicycle To keep your balance you must keep movingrdquo
Albert Einstein
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 28Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Duncan and Dave M conquering the Dragon
JampJ MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET
RODNEY COMMUNITY CENTRESunday Oct 27 2013
10 am ndash 3 pm135 Queen St Rodney ON
Located approx 35 mins from London and Chatham 1 hr from Windsor or Woodstock5 mins off Hwy 401 exit at Furnival Road
exit 129 Towards Rodney take a left at the crossroads Queens Line and Furnival Rd
Community Center is down on the left
VENDORS PLEASE CONTACT Fred Jennings at 519-864-1427 (calls only)
e-mail fcjenn5hotmailcom or fredjennsympaticoca
10x10 Spaces $40 Table Spaces $25 Set up time 8am-10am
Book early to save a spotGeneral Admission $5 Children under 12
Free with a parentFood and refreshments available
Proper Braking
I was asked recently by a friend who just purchased his first bike what is the most important safety tip you can give me I thought for a second and answered learning how to use your brakes He looked at me as if I were kidding him Whats to it he said ya just stomp and squeeze just like in your car
Thats the problem I said Too many riders believe that and coincidentally bikers crash way to often Youve all heard the story about the guy who had to lay er down because somebody pulled out in front of him
What that actually means is he panicked locked the rear tire and the bike slid on the ground and stopped when it hit the vehicle or just before it hit the vehicle In either case the rider crashed in an attempt to avoid a crash
Ninety percent of the time if the rider had braked properly in that situation he would never have struck the vehicle
So the question is how do I minimize my chances of crashing into something The answer is simple Practice emergency maximum braking But first theres a couple of things you need to know Number 1 The
front brake is 70 of your braking force Due to that fact you must put more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake If you happen to lock the front tire you must release it immediately then reapply it Squeeze the front brake dont grab it If you lock the rear tire dont release it If you do theres a good chance you will high side
With a motorcycle you can still steer when the rear tire is locked and sliding You must also remember that the motorcycle must be straight up when performing maximum braking This is not to say that you cant brake with the bike leaned over in a turn you can lightly brake with both brakes in that situation but maximum braking must be done with the bike straight up
The point is you must learn to modulate your brakes to keep from locking them and the only way to do that is to practice Keep repeating to yourself front brake front brake That will assist you in putting more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake
You should practice maximum braking from whatever speed you normally ride I guarantee your bike will react differently when braking hard at 80mph than at 30mph If you practice then in an emergency situation you
will revert to your training rather than dumb luck The only other alternative is to buy a bike with anti-lock brakes just remember even with anti-lock brakes the bike still has to be straight up to perform maximum braking
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 29Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Please tell ldquoMotormanrdquo Belt Drive Betty sent you to receive
your $500 discount
Till next month ride safe and get some practice in
A word of thanks to all the riders who have bought my Ride Like a Pro video and for all the positive reviews received I truly appreciate all the support and just remember always apply the techniques I show you in the video every single time you ride
You can call our toll free number and order the video with your mastercard or visa Dr Donna or myself will be happy to take your order You can order by calling 1-866-868-7433 It will be the best motorcycle accessory you can buy for you or a friend
You can also pick up my Ride Like a Pro Video at the following dealers in the Tampa Bay area BMW of Tampa Bay on Gunn Highway or Action Honda in Hudson Ride Safe
Copyright 2009 Jerry ldquoMotormanrdquo Palladinowwwridelikeaprocom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 30Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
2013 Ride for MS Thank You Riders
What a great ride It started out pretty gloomy but the rain held out Many thanks to all of those who bit the bullet and took a chance that it would stay clear and it did
Thanks to the Knights of Columbus - South Windsor for a fantastic buffet dinner Wayne Wilson amp James Ridout from the White Nights-EMS for being there in case we needed them
To all the sponsors and contributors for the beautiful door and auction prizes thank you And finally to the many volunteers who make this Ride for MS event possible Kathy Iacovone who won the 50 Plasma TV Congrats Kathy
The Top Fundraiser bringing in the most pledges this year was Mike Lucier The Top 3 Fundraisers that brought in the most pledges for the last 5 years are 1 Kathy Iacovone 2 Gail Lucier-Nantais and 3 Mile Lucier ~~ GREAT JOB ~~
The 5th Annual Ride for MS brought in over $8000 to be given to the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) to help subsidize the purchase of special equipment such as wheelchairs wheelchair batteries walkers and other equipment as needed by those in our community with MS
Shar Good - Lone Wolf Clubhouse
THOUSANDS OF BIKERS ROAR INTOWASHINGTON DC TO PROTEST
Two Million Bikers rally suited up to protest theMillions of Americans March Against Fear
Bikers opposing a Muslim rally took over Washington DC on the morning of September 11th Thousands of motorcyclists roared into the nationrsquos capital for the Two Million Bikers Rallymdashas the nation observed moments of silence to honor the victims of the 911 terror attacksmdashintent on drowning out an event originally titled the Million Muslim March The Million Muslim March changed its name to the Million American March Against Fear (MAMF) but that did not change the bikersrsquo minds
Authorities denied the accusations noting that permits are not needed to rally in the capital MAMF the rally opposed by the bikers began on the National Mall just after 12pmmdashright as the bikers began to circle the area With many streets surrounding the rally closed off to traffic the bikers were not able to get to the rally of their disdain
A historic event for solidarity of humanity to establish peace harmony and justice is how MAMF described their rally organized by the American Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC)
The riders did make their presence felt though with clusters of motorcycles circling the surrounding blocks as MAMFrsquos speakers and organizers tried to rally
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 31LWC News amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Explaining that American-Muslims lsquostand with America against terrorismrsquo speaker Ruby Sous said ldquowe want to stand here in solidarity with the American people against hate and violencerdquo Christian protestors who showed up to protest against the Muslim rallymdashin addition to the motorcycled masses shouted back lsquoyou picked the wrong dayrsquo Throughout all this motorcycles could be seen circling coursing and revving their way around the rally
Attendees tried to hold a moment of silence but all they heard were revving motorcyclesThough not quite as large as the name would suggest there were several thousand motorcyclists in attendance stretching at least one-third of a mile long as they rumbled down suburban highways according to reports
MAMF also did not exactly live up to its name with only a few dozen supporters showing up Several speakers also railed against conspiracy theories American soldiers in the Middle East and other fringe topics They were outnumbered by the throngs of park police and counter-demonstrators on hand according to reports
Chopper
NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE
October 2013 - - The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum amp Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2014 Hall of Fame and the 2014 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame
Individuals organizations and businesses considered for induction into the Hall of Fame will have made a positive and significant impact on motorcycling Individuals considered for the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will have made a significant impact through their work in grassroots rights efforts
The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors the men and women who have dedicated much of their lives to improving promoting and advancing our great sport and lifestyle
The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the sacrifices individuals across the nation and world have made to protect the rights of motorcyclists through their efforts in the political arena and in grassroots
motorcyclists rights organizations Anyone who knows of a deserving individual can help the museum recognize these exceptional and deserving people by sending in a nomination
Nomination forms must be accompanied by credentials which explain why an individual should be considered for induction Please keep in mind that while their achievements may be outstanding not everyone knows it A comprehensive overview of their accomplishments is necessary to make an informed and educated decision Biographical info newspaper articles historical documents etc may be submitted Credentials should be no longer than five pages long including nomination form
Anyone interested in submitting a nomination form can download the Hall of Fame Nomination form online at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-manager14-Nomination-Formdoc
The Freedom Fighters nomination form is available at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-managerFFHoF-Nomination-Formdoc or you can request a nomination form by phoning the Museum 6053472001 or emailing infosturgismuseumcom
Nominations must be received by the Museum no later than January 10 2014 Individuals chosen for induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will be honored at the annual induction breakfast ceremony on Wednesday August 6 2014
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 32LWC News amp International News
Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags - Pro Riders Marketing Press
Announcement
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper HouseGTO Stretched SaddlebagsRetail $99595
Philadelphia PA - Just outside the ldquocity of brotherly loverdquo is a business that is so cool it
canrsquot be described within the confines of this press release You will have to go to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom to see what I mean
Here we are introducing a new division of the company which is the ldquoFiberglass Manufacturing Divisionrdquo
The first parts to come of the line are the Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags American made super strong and with top flight construction they fit like a glove on any
1993-2013 Harley Davidson Bagger model They are available with exhaust cutouts on both sides one side or none at all depending on your exhaust system
Stretched with a cool speedline design to make even a stock bagger pop with that custom look Shown painted
Dealer and distributor programs are available For further details contact Joe Distefano at proridersmarketingsbcglobalnet P-319-389-0798 or F-866-205-2422For retail sales got to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom
To see these cool bags many great custom bikes and meet Johnny Mac in person while in Daytona at Biketoberfest go to the Strip Club Choppers RoadHousesee below
About Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House is a house of services We specialize in fiberglass products ground up custom motorcycle builds and more Our 47000 sq ft building contains our fabrication area showroom fiberglass production area and 2500 sq ft photo video studio (Elite Studios) we create amp maintain our own websites in house In addition we provide creative services work (photoshop photography) etc Founded in 1999 we have grown through the years from a garage builder to a full service
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 33New Products
Continued on next Page
Above Johnny Mac with raw set of GTO Bags as seen at the Indian Larry Block party
The Christmas Motorcycle Show (CMS) is the YEAR END Motorcycle Show for the Motorcycle Rider A place that you can buy gifts for your hard to buy for Rider
We have something for everyone at CMS with all the latest in the motorcycle industry from motorcycles to appeal to gifts to motorcycle art and First Nations art as well
Each booth will have sale items on hand while they last You will see custom bikes along with best in street bikes competing for cash prizes
See race bikes and talk to racers If you are looking to join a riders group CMS is the place to be this Remembrance Day weekend We will have cash prizes for the Best in Show in Best Christmas Decorated Bike ldquoBest Custom Bikerdquo Best Overseas Custom Best Motorcycle Artrdquo Best Scooter and Best Vintage with a tribute to theldquo Isle Of Man We will also have a Swap Meet on Sunday
For the cultural rider and passenger we will have a Motorcycle ARTSHOW where we will have arts and crafts made by riders for riders We will also have a First Nations Arts and cultural display and sale as wellThe National ldquoThank You Veterans Toy Driverdquo is a way for the motorcycling community
get involved in a program that helps military families at Christmas Our organisation associated groups and you can and will gather and distribute toys for our veterans families at bases across Canada (as far as our toy donations last)
This is not a hand out but a way for Riders to say to our soldiers and especially their families that we appreciate everything they go through to keep their family unit together If we can help by supplying a present or two under the Christmas Tree this year and make a kid happy at Christmashellipwhy not
How can you help You can get involved by mailing an unwrapped gift for a kid from 6 months old to 16 years old to the address on our website If you can talk to your friends andor group and get a few toys together that would be great As you know CASH is king and if you can make a cash donation for the truck and fuel to deliver the toys to bases across Canada that would be very helpful If you cannot make it to the show and would like to help anyway please go to our PayPal account and donate the price of admission of $15+ into the show AS A DONATION for the cause at friendsofveteranscom Or please contact our office at fovcanadagmailcom
facility within a creative environment we excel and our customers are 100 satisfied Location915 Ray AvenueCroydon Pa 19021267-878-9046 GM Jack Mcintyrecell 610-636-5848jackbikerpicsorg As always your continued support of our clients and Pro Riders Marketing is sincerely appreciated
If you need further information to facilitate use of this PR or for any reason please feel free to contact me anytime 247
Thank you again for your continued support
Best Regards Joe Distefano wwwproridersmarketingcom Pro Riders Marketing Promotional Productswwwprmpromocom phone 319-389-0798 fax 866-205-2422proridersmarketingsbc-globalnet
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 34New Products amp ON Events
Folks yesterday Wounded Warriors Canada launched a very exciting innovative event The WWC Battlefield Bike Ride 2014 will raise funds for PTSD service animal programs The ride will last 5 - 15 June Juno Beach - Vimy
Commencing on the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings This ride will be a bucket list experience not only will we cycle in our forefathers footsteps we will take in all that rural France has to offer Frankly I am getting tired of hearing that Vets are paying upwards to $25k for a service dog To my mind some of the folks that supply dogs are war profiteers We do not charge a thin dime to any Vet in need of this great tool to fight the demons of PTSD
The need is great as we all know Now before we digress into VAC should pay for them You are right That said we need to prove it works this will take time In the interim we need to help those that need this type of help I would ask that you go to our web site wwwwoundedwarriorsca for details etc
Please consider joining us in an incredible journey You will find the ask is modest and quite doable no matter if you fundraise or pay it all yourself or a combination of both Raised fund are tax deductible Finally please forward to all your FB friends We are looking for 200 riders to ride for the 158 fallen Honour the fallen help the living
Wayne JohnstonFounderWounded Warriors Canada
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 35Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events
DAVE SEHL TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the seventh member of the class of 2013 Dave Sehl will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
First in Canada as a privateer and then in the US on the Harley-Davidson factory team for a few shining years Dave Sehl ruled the half-mile dirt tracks like few others
Daversquos first success came in ice racing in 1966 when he won the CMA junior 500 national championship In lsquo67 he was Canadarsquos top half-mile dirt track competitor in
the senior class repeating the win in lsquo68 as an expert He topped that in 1969 winning on the ice again as an expert and taking the CMA No 1 plate in dirt track
An AMA national victory in 1970 provided Dave with a huge boost and three weeks later Dave won again this time another half-mile in Columbus Ohio He was on a roll and over a five-year spell he won Louisville three times ldquoIt was a nice trackrdquo he says in retrospect ldquoBig and smooth and nobody got in your wayrdquo Over a five-year span Dave was on the Louisville podium all five times
Perseverance and talent were rewarded and
in 1971 Dave placed fifth overall in AMA standings-his best year At the same time his dominance of Canadian racing continued and Dave took the CMA championships in 250 and 750 cc half-mile dirt track in 1970 and lsquo73
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 36Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC)
Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
DON HADDOW TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the sixth member of the class of 2013 Don Haddow will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
Don Haddow credits his lifelong passion for motorsports to a childhood Christmas present from an aunt ldquoThrills of the Speedwayrdquo This led to a life-long love for riding and racing with much success
At the age of 26 Don bought a new Triumph T100R and was rewarded with the 1957 Canadian championship in the expert class at Harewood Acres near Jarvis Ont A few
weeks later he placed second in the 25-lap final of the BEMC Indian Summer Trophy Races These wins launched Donrsquos career
Late in the season in 1961 Don rode Oscar Liebmannrsquos hand-built BMW Rennsport special at Harewood and narrowly beat Al Johnson on a Norton Manx to win the Indian Summer Trophy Race
In 1962 Don received a first class award in the Canadian winter rally and competed in sports car hillclimbs in the legendary Jordan Special a home-built car with alcohol-fuelled Vincent engine It was invariably the fastest machine on the hill regularly defeated Ludwig Heimrath in his Porsches and still holds the hill records at Hockley Valley and Rattlesnake Point
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and
ldquoFinish each day and be done with it You have done what you could
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in forget them as soon as you can Tomorrow is a new day You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be
encumbered with your old nonsenserdquo
Ralph Waldo Emerson
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 37Motorcycle Hall of Fame
Continued on next Page
promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in To-ronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motor-cyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
GEORGE PEPPER TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE HALL
OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to honour pioneering motorcycle racer George Pepper as an Historical Inductee at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga
Ontario
George Pepper was the pride of Belleville Ont and one of Canadarsquos most naturally talented motorcycle racers of the prewar era He was an exceptional rider with successes in Canada the United States and England With the outbreak of the Second World War he became a pilot in the Royal Air Force and was decorated for bravery before his life was cut short by a plane crash on a test flight in 1942
In 1936 George rocketed to fame when his home town hosted its first road race through the streets the Canadian championship 200 held in Belleville It drew 35 entries from star riders such as Madison Sale Bruce Venier and Tony Miller from Toronto Bob Sparks and Elwood Stillwell from Windsor and Americans Babe Tancrede and Ben Campanale on factory-backed Harley-Davidsons Nearly all the Canadian entrants rode British makes such as BSA Norton and Rudge The starter was Toronto motorcycle dealer Percy McBride and a crowd estimated at 20000 lined the streets to watch
Georgersquos abilities were soon noticed abroad and he and several Canadian racers were persuaded to compete in the English speedway leagues Racingrsquos popularity in England dwarfed the Belleville crowds drawing up to 60000 spectators in an evening
When war was declared in September 1939 George immediately enlisted working first in a factory building Spitfire aircraft and in September 1941 becoming a commissioned pilot in the Royal Air Force He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross but only weeks
later on Nov 17 1942 he and his crew were all killed during a daylight test flight in which the plane went into a spin from which it could not recover His ashes were returned to Canada and buried in the Belleville cemetery
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 38Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The Trucker
A trucker came into a truck stop cafeacute and placed his order He said lsquoI want three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boardsrsquo
The brand new blonde waitress not wanting to appear stupid went to the kitchen and said to the cook lsquoThis guy out there just ordered three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards What does he think this place is an auto parts storersquo
lsquoNorsquo the cook said lsquoThree flat tires mean three pancakes a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up and running boards are 2 slices of crisp bacon
lsquoOh OKrsquo said the blonde She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer
The trucker asked lsquoWhat are the beans for Blondiersquo
lsquoShe replied lsquoI thought while you were waiting for the flat tires headlights and running boards you might as well gas up
Two Nuts
Two boy scouts went on a nature hike in the hills picking hickory nuts along the way They soon filled their small pails and started to fill their pants and shirt pockets When they could hold no more nuts they started down the country road until they came across a cemetery One of the boys decided that would be a good place to stop and divide up the nuts
The two boys sat in the shade of a large oak tree and unloaded their pockets and buckets dumping all of the nuts in a large pile In the process two of the nuts rolled down near the road The boys then proceeded to divide up the nuts ldquoOne for you One for me One for you One for merdquo
As they were dividing the nuts another boy walking by the cemetery happened to hear them He looked into the cemetery but could not see the boys because they were hidden by the tree He hesitated a moment and then ran back to his house
ldquoFather fatherrdquo he yelled as he entered his house ldquoThe cemetery Come quickrdquo ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo the father asked ldquoNo time to explainrdquo the boy frantically panted ldquoFollow merdquo The boy and the father ran up the country road and stopped when they reached the cemetery They stood at the side of the road and listened for a few moments Then the father asked his son ldquowhatrsquos wrongrdquo
The son said ldquodo you hear that (he whispered)rdquo They both listened intently and heard the Scouts ldquoOne for me One for you One for me One for yourdquo
The boy then blurted out to his father ldquoThe devil and the God are dividing the soulsrdquo The father grinned but was silent A few moments later as the Scouts completed dividing out the nuts one Scout said to the other rdquo As soon as we get those two nuts down by the road wersquoll have them allrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 39Thoughts to Ponder
Cape Pine
Written by Krista Austin St Johnrsquos NLPictures taken by Krista Austin
My roots are on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in the tiny rural community of St Shottrsquos As a child I frequently heard older people talking very casually about encounters with ghosts both in St Shottrsquos and especially in neighbouring Cape Pine I emphasize the word ldquocasuallyrdquo because these ghost stories were not meant to frighten but to teach that there is but a thin veil between this world and the next and encounters with the other side should not scare you as such occurrences are simply the result of ldquosome poor soul in need of a prayerrdquo
The last weekend of September brought perfect weather for a road trip so my partner Mark and I took the opportunity to visit my family in St Shottrsquos As Mark had never been to Cape Pine we considered it a good excuse to do some off-road riding my Suzuki Vstrom and his Kawasaki Versys Cape Pine consists of a now-automated lighthouse and two houses that are vacant for most of the year Itrsquos the most southerly point in Newfoundland at about the same latitude as the northern
border of Italy Part of the ldquoGraveyard of the Atlanticrdquo the number of shipwrecks in the area in the early 19th Century led to the construction of the lighthouse in 1851
To get to Cape Pine you turn off the Irish Loop highway at St Shottrsquos and then travel along a gravel road for about 9km The road is in pretty good shape but loose in places When you reach Cape Pine yoursquore rewarded with spectacular scenery of barrens cliffs and ocean
After wandering around and taking some pictures we set off for the main road Things were going quite well until I heard a large rock hit the bottom of my bike Somehow I
instinctively pulled in the clutch and came to a stop It was only then that I realized that my bike was no longer running I turn the key off turn it back on put the bike in neutral and hit the starter Shersquos alive I hit the gear shift andhellipshe shut off ldquoWhat the amp$rdquo Mark instantly knew what had happened and his hunch was proven when he inspected the wire coming from the side stand Somehow the rock had cut the wire going to my side stand switch The problem I now had was that the bike thinks that the stand is down and cuts the power when the bike is shifted into gear Luckily for me Mark is a jack-of-all-trades and usually turns into McGyver when
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something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
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ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
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Would You Trade Your Bike For Sneakers
By Julie Malette (Mumbles) 1st CAV Sicily Supporter
1st Canadian Army Veterans (CAV) Motorcycle Unit members parked their
bikes on September 22nd and donned their sneakers to take part in the 2013 Canadian Army Run Patrick St-Pierre (Border) of Sicily Unit Jean-Claude Tremblay (JC) of Paardeberg Unit and President Phil Fisher (Fish) of Regalbuto Unit took part in the half-marathon while President Trevor Luten (Trev) of Paardeberg Unit completed the 5k run
In total 22000 members of both the public and the military registered to take part in the run this year This was the largest run thus far and is the fastest growing race in Canada The Canadian Army Run started in 2008 with 7000 participants as a chance for
troops to thank Canadians for their support while allowing Canadians to thank those who have served us both home and abroad The military theme dominated with displays of tanks trucks tents and equipment with music provided by a military band Soldiers at the finish line hung 2013 Canadian Army Run dog tags around participantrsquos necks as a keep-sake of the event
Master Warrant Officer Rob Clarke spoke of the ldquopride and comradeship to military and public alike with emotions of seeing ill and injuredrdquo as last year 115 handicapped participants came out to run walk or roll Proceeds of the 2013 Canadian Army Run go to benefit Soldier On and the Military Family Fund This will assist past and present members of the military and their families cope with their disabilities and unforeseen needs
CAV members also offered support with style arriving on their bikes handing out drinks to the participants all while displaying
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 23Support Our Troops
Table of Contents
23 mdash Support Our Troops24 mdash Soldiers of Suicide - SOT25 mdash Accident Victims Remembered26 mdash Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events27 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events28 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events29 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events30 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events31 mdash LWC News amp ON Events32 mdash LWC News amp International News33 mdash New Products34 mdash ON Events35 mdash Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events36 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events37 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame38 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame39 mdash Thoughts to Ponder40 mdash NL News41 mdash NL News42 mdash NL amp NB amp NS Events43 mdash Faith amp Motorcycles
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their bikes with pride behind their hydration station It was a great day to ride with friends attend a great event and help out for a good cause
Congratulations to our CAV runners Now hang up those sneakers and put those riding boots back on
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 24Soldiers of Suicide - SOT
Remember the Soldiers Remember the soldiers who died over thereIn Dieppe Vimy and PasschendaeleSt Julien Ypres and Hill 62 They gave their lives for me and for you
They fought for our country against tyrannyShedding their blood so we could be free Brave soldiers and sailors and airmen were they Giving their all in lands far away
Remember the sailors who sailed the great seasBattling u-boats unseen enemy Protecting our service folk going to warKeeping danger away from our shores
Remember the airmen who took to the skiesTo defend us from enemyrsquos wilesRemember the fliers whose aircraft went down Their sleeping bodies may nersquoer be found
Remember our service folk from World War IlWho fought great battles for me and youIn England North Africa France ItalyHolland and Belgium those countries freed
Remember the merchant men bringing suppliesOrsquoer treacherous waters to the alliesLike our armed forces they gave life and limb Our memory of them must never dim
And then off to Korea our servicemen wentMore war where bone guts and lives were spent Then came Cyprus Suez and the Middle East With United Nations searching for peace
In Afghanistan now they fight Taliban To help rebuild a strange foreign landStill some return dead injured and maimed Canadians giving their best once again Reason I am the son of a career Royal Canadian Army (Dental Corp) officer Lt Col Laurence C Cameron Dad served Canada from 1939 until his retirement in 1959 His tour of duty during WWII took him to England Scotland France Belgium North Africa Sicily and Ortona While serving Canada the dental corps also served the RCN and the RCAF Following WWII Dad served on HMCS Magnificent HMCS Cornwallis HMCS Stadacona HMCS Shearwater RCAF Beaverbank Canadian Artillery Base Camp Shilo among other sites Much of this time was obviously away from his family This poem honours Canadian service men and wom-en who have served and who continue to serve our country with bravery and the families at home who love and understand the reasons for having to be apart for ex-tended periods of time some until eternity Permisssion is granted to Veterans Affairs Canada to publish this work without rec-ompense to the author
Robert J Cameron -November 5 2009 72Halifax Nova Scotia
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ldquoThis life is what you make it No matter what youre going to mess up
sometimes its a universal truth But the good part is you get to decide
how youre going to mess it up Girls will be your friends - theyll act like it anyway
But just remember some come some go The ones that stay with you through
everything - theyre your true best friends Dont let go of them Also remember
sisters make the best friends in the world As for lovers well
theyll come and go too And baby I hate to say it
most of them - actually pretty much all of them are going to break your heart but you cant give up because if you
give up youll never find your soulmate Youll never find that half who makes you whole and that goes for everything Just
because you fail once doesnt mean youre gonna fail at
everything Keep trying hold on and always always always believe in yourself
because if you dont then who will sweetie So keep your head high
keep your chin up and most importantly keep smiling because lifes a beautiful thing and
theres so much to smile aboutrdquo
Marilyn Monroe
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 25Accident Victims Remembered
Do you ever sing
Phrases of songs spin off from random thoughts The meanings can be deep obscure melancholy hopeful
The lyrics haunt me follow me chase
me by day amp often play me to sleep at night
My world has always been ruled by melodyHow some do not Cannot seem to take lyrics to heart is a mystery to me how do they not feel the poignancy The laughter The heartache The passion
How can one not have renewed hope amp faith when the words amp tune resonate within your soul as if theyd be spoken to you by a loverOr one who would beOr once was
How can they not feel the music inside their chest amp notice their bodies move faster or slower
When you are by yourself amp on the road do not certain songs Plead for release Do you hum the verses you are not knowing amp Belt out the ones you do
Do you not notice the rhythm of the motor or the tires on the roadDo the passing cars or guardrails not
accentuate the beatDoes riding make you happy enough to singHave you forgotten howDoes it not make you smile
Just wonderingdo you ever sing Even just a little
LaterKate B
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 26Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events
Is it Time to Re-Tire
Did I mention that already Sorry this time Irsquom actually talking bike tires
After getting back from Red Wing this summer I decided to get some new tires The last set was installed in July 2011 and I had put 26000 km on them They were starting to show the miles and were getting a little too close to the wear bars Irsquove run tires too far before and thatrsquos never a safe thing to do So for the sake of a couple of thousand kilometers itrsquos not worth the risk of blowing a tire
But which tire to choose There are as manyopinions as to the proper tire to run as there are riders
Quite often over years of riding each rider will settle on a tire brand that they like to ride on and will stick with it However
what makes choosing a tire difficult is that every bike handles and ldquofeelsrdquo different on different tire brands So depending on the number of miles a rider covers each year will determine how often they have to buy new tires and how often they get to try a different manufacturerrsquos tire
For a few years there I was running through a set of tires every summer Thatrsquos a lot of riding but I sure was having a great time The upshot to this was that I got to try a couple of different tire brands on my bike
The first couple of sets were Dunlops and they were okay but I didnrsquot quite like the way the bike ldquofeltrdquo running on these It just didnrsquot quite hold the road as I thought it should and didnrsquot seem to hold corners well either
So then I tried a pair of Bridgestones and Irsquove got to tell you that ndash for my bike ndash that was the scariest set of tires Irsquove ever ridden on The bike actually felt scary with that set of tires It followed every crack or road snake that it could find making it wander and jerk
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 27Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Robertrsquos Aimless RamblingsOctober 2013 Newspaper
back and forth on the road and corners were even worse I couldnrsquot wait for that set of tires to wear out
After that I went looking for something a little better so I decided to try a set of Avon Venom X
The difference was incredible and immediate It was like these tires were designed for my bike
The bike ran smoother on the road tracked perfectly and cornered with a smoothness that Irsquod never felt before There was no more having to guess what the bike would do every time it hit a crack or bump in the road it now tracked perfectly true What a pleasure it was to ride It was like being on a brand new bike
So consequently Irsquove stuck with Avonrsquos for my bike and couldnrsquot be happier A lot of riders like their Metzeler tires you hear a lot of good things about them Irsquove been tempted to try a set but Irsquom happy with the way the bike runs on Avonrsquos so why mess with a good thing
I guess the bottom line in tires is find a tire that runs well for your bike and your riding style and enjoy your time out on the road
ldquoLife is like riding a bicycle To keep your balance you must keep movingrdquo
Albert Einstein
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 28Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Duncan and Dave M conquering the Dragon
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10 am ndash 3 pm135 Queen St Rodney ON
Located approx 35 mins from London and Chatham 1 hr from Windsor or Woodstock5 mins off Hwy 401 exit at Furnival Road
exit 129 Towards Rodney take a left at the crossroads Queens Line and Furnival Rd
Community Center is down on the left
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10x10 Spaces $40 Table Spaces $25 Set up time 8am-10am
Book early to save a spotGeneral Admission $5 Children under 12
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Proper Braking
I was asked recently by a friend who just purchased his first bike what is the most important safety tip you can give me I thought for a second and answered learning how to use your brakes He looked at me as if I were kidding him Whats to it he said ya just stomp and squeeze just like in your car
Thats the problem I said Too many riders believe that and coincidentally bikers crash way to often Youve all heard the story about the guy who had to lay er down because somebody pulled out in front of him
What that actually means is he panicked locked the rear tire and the bike slid on the ground and stopped when it hit the vehicle or just before it hit the vehicle In either case the rider crashed in an attempt to avoid a crash
Ninety percent of the time if the rider had braked properly in that situation he would never have struck the vehicle
So the question is how do I minimize my chances of crashing into something The answer is simple Practice emergency maximum braking But first theres a couple of things you need to know Number 1 The
front brake is 70 of your braking force Due to that fact you must put more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake If you happen to lock the front tire you must release it immediately then reapply it Squeeze the front brake dont grab it If you lock the rear tire dont release it If you do theres a good chance you will high side
With a motorcycle you can still steer when the rear tire is locked and sliding You must also remember that the motorcycle must be straight up when performing maximum braking This is not to say that you cant brake with the bike leaned over in a turn you can lightly brake with both brakes in that situation but maximum braking must be done with the bike straight up
The point is you must learn to modulate your brakes to keep from locking them and the only way to do that is to practice Keep repeating to yourself front brake front brake That will assist you in putting more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake
You should practice maximum braking from whatever speed you normally ride I guarantee your bike will react differently when braking hard at 80mph than at 30mph If you practice then in an emergency situation you
will revert to your training rather than dumb luck The only other alternative is to buy a bike with anti-lock brakes just remember even with anti-lock brakes the bike still has to be straight up to perform maximum braking
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 29Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Please tell ldquoMotormanrdquo Belt Drive Betty sent you to receive
your $500 discount
Till next month ride safe and get some practice in
A word of thanks to all the riders who have bought my Ride Like a Pro video and for all the positive reviews received I truly appreciate all the support and just remember always apply the techniques I show you in the video every single time you ride
You can call our toll free number and order the video with your mastercard or visa Dr Donna or myself will be happy to take your order You can order by calling 1-866-868-7433 It will be the best motorcycle accessory you can buy for you or a friend
You can also pick up my Ride Like a Pro Video at the following dealers in the Tampa Bay area BMW of Tampa Bay on Gunn Highway or Action Honda in Hudson Ride Safe
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The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 30Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
2013 Ride for MS Thank You Riders
What a great ride It started out pretty gloomy but the rain held out Many thanks to all of those who bit the bullet and took a chance that it would stay clear and it did
Thanks to the Knights of Columbus - South Windsor for a fantastic buffet dinner Wayne Wilson amp James Ridout from the White Nights-EMS for being there in case we needed them
To all the sponsors and contributors for the beautiful door and auction prizes thank you And finally to the many volunteers who make this Ride for MS event possible Kathy Iacovone who won the 50 Plasma TV Congrats Kathy
The Top Fundraiser bringing in the most pledges this year was Mike Lucier The Top 3 Fundraisers that brought in the most pledges for the last 5 years are 1 Kathy Iacovone 2 Gail Lucier-Nantais and 3 Mile Lucier ~~ GREAT JOB ~~
The 5th Annual Ride for MS brought in over $8000 to be given to the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) to help subsidize the purchase of special equipment such as wheelchairs wheelchair batteries walkers and other equipment as needed by those in our community with MS
Shar Good - Lone Wolf Clubhouse
THOUSANDS OF BIKERS ROAR INTOWASHINGTON DC TO PROTEST
Two Million Bikers rally suited up to protest theMillions of Americans March Against Fear
Bikers opposing a Muslim rally took over Washington DC on the morning of September 11th Thousands of motorcyclists roared into the nationrsquos capital for the Two Million Bikers Rallymdashas the nation observed moments of silence to honor the victims of the 911 terror attacksmdashintent on drowning out an event originally titled the Million Muslim March The Million Muslim March changed its name to the Million American March Against Fear (MAMF) but that did not change the bikersrsquo minds
Authorities denied the accusations noting that permits are not needed to rally in the capital MAMF the rally opposed by the bikers began on the National Mall just after 12pmmdashright as the bikers began to circle the area With many streets surrounding the rally closed off to traffic the bikers were not able to get to the rally of their disdain
A historic event for solidarity of humanity to establish peace harmony and justice is how MAMF described their rally organized by the American Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC)
The riders did make their presence felt though with clusters of motorcycles circling the surrounding blocks as MAMFrsquos speakers and organizers tried to rally
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Continued on next Page
Explaining that American-Muslims lsquostand with America against terrorismrsquo speaker Ruby Sous said ldquowe want to stand here in solidarity with the American people against hate and violencerdquo Christian protestors who showed up to protest against the Muslim rallymdashin addition to the motorcycled masses shouted back lsquoyou picked the wrong dayrsquo Throughout all this motorcycles could be seen circling coursing and revving their way around the rally
Attendees tried to hold a moment of silence but all they heard were revving motorcyclesThough not quite as large as the name would suggest there were several thousand motorcyclists in attendance stretching at least one-third of a mile long as they rumbled down suburban highways according to reports
MAMF also did not exactly live up to its name with only a few dozen supporters showing up Several speakers also railed against conspiracy theories American soldiers in the Middle East and other fringe topics They were outnumbered by the throngs of park police and counter-demonstrators on hand according to reports
Chopper
NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE
October 2013 - - The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum amp Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2014 Hall of Fame and the 2014 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame
Individuals organizations and businesses considered for induction into the Hall of Fame will have made a positive and significant impact on motorcycling Individuals considered for the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will have made a significant impact through their work in grassroots rights efforts
The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors the men and women who have dedicated much of their lives to improving promoting and advancing our great sport and lifestyle
The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the sacrifices individuals across the nation and world have made to protect the rights of motorcyclists through their efforts in the political arena and in grassroots
motorcyclists rights organizations Anyone who knows of a deserving individual can help the museum recognize these exceptional and deserving people by sending in a nomination
Nomination forms must be accompanied by credentials which explain why an individual should be considered for induction Please keep in mind that while their achievements may be outstanding not everyone knows it A comprehensive overview of their accomplishments is necessary to make an informed and educated decision Biographical info newspaper articles historical documents etc may be submitted Credentials should be no longer than five pages long including nomination form
Anyone interested in submitting a nomination form can download the Hall of Fame Nomination form online at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-manager14-Nomination-Formdoc
The Freedom Fighters nomination form is available at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-managerFFHoF-Nomination-Formdoc or you can request a nomination form by phoning the Museum 6053472001 or emailing infosturgismuseumcom
Nominations must be received by the Museum no later than January 10 2014 Individuals chosen for induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will be honored at the annual induction breakfast ceremony on Wednesday August 6 2014
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 32LWC News amp International News
Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags - Pro Riders Marketing Press
Announcement
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper HouseGTO Stretched SaddlebagsRetail $99595
Philadelphia PA - Just outside the ldquocity of brotherly loverdquo is a business that is so cool it
canrsquot be described within the confines of this press release You will have to go to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom to see what I mean
Here we are introducing a new division of the company which is the ldquoFiberglass Manufacturing Divisionrdquo
The first parts to come of the line are the Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags American made super strong and with top flight construction they fit like a glove on any
1993-2013 Harley Davidson Bagger model They are available with exhaust cutouts on both sides one side or none at all depending on your exhaust system
Stretched with a cool speedline design to make even a stock bagger pop with that custom look Shown painted
Dealer and distributor programs are available For further details contact Joe Distefano at proridersmarketingsbcglobalnet P-319-389-0798 or F-866-205-2422For retail sales got to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom
To see these cool bags many great custom bikes and meet Johnny Mac in person while in Daytona at Biketoberfest go to the Strip Club Choppers RoadHousesee below
About Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House is a house of services We specialize in fiberglass products ground up custom motorcycle builds and more Our 47000 sq ft building contains our fabrication area showroom fiberglass production area and 2500 sq ft photo video studio (Elite Studios) we create amp maintain our own websites in house In addition we provide creative services work (photoshop photography) etc Founded in 1999 we have grown through the years from a garage builder to a full service
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Continued on next Page
Above Johnny Mac with raw set of GTO Bags as seen at the Indian Larry Block party
The Christmas Motorcycle Show (CMS) is the YEAR END Motorcycle Show for the Motorcycle Rider A place that you can buy gifts for your hard to buy for Rider
We have something for everyone at CMS with all the latest in the motorcycle industry from motorcycles to appeal to gifts to motorcycle art and First Nations art as well
Each booth will have sale items on hand while they last You will see custom bikes along with best in street bikes competing for cash prizes
See race bikes and talk to racers If you are looking to join a riders group CMS is the place to be this Remembrance Day weekend We will have cash prizes for the Best in Show in Best Christmas Decorated Bike ldquoBest Custom Bikerdquo Best Overseas Custom Best Motorcycle Artrdquo Best Scooter and Best Vintage with a tribute to theldquo Isle Of Man We will also have a Swap Meet on Sunday
For the cultural rider and passenger we will have a Motorcycle ARTSHOW where we will have arts and crafts made by riders for riders We will also have a First Nations Arts and cultural display and sale as wellThe National ldquoThank You Veterans Toy Driverdquo is a way for the motorcycling community
get involved in a program that helps military families at Christmas Our organisation associated groups and you can and will gather and distribute toys for our veterans families at bases across Canada (as far as our toy donations last)
This is not a hand out but a way for Riders to say to our soldiers and especially their families that we appreciate everything they go through to keep their family unit together If we can help by supplying a present or two under the Christmas Tree this year and make a kid happy at Christmashellipwhy not
How can you help You can get involved by mailing an unwrapped gift for a kid from 6 months old to 16 years old to the address on our website If you can talk to your friends andor group and get a few toys together that would be great As you know CASH is king and if you can make a cash donation for the truck and fuel to deliver the toys to bases across Canada that would be very helpful If you cannot make it to the show and would like to help anyway please go to our PayPal account and donate the price of admission of $15+ into the show AS A DONATION for the cause at friendsofveteranscom Or please contact our office at fovcanadagmailcom
facility within a creative environment we excel and our customers are 100 satisfied Location915 Ray AvenueCroydon Pa 19021267-878-9046 GM Jack Mcintyrecell 610-636-5848jackbikerpicsorg As always your continued support of our clients and Pro Riders Marketing is sincerely appreciated
If you need further information to facilitate use of this PR or for any reason please feel free to contact me anytime 247
Thank you again for your continued support
Best Regards Joe Distefano wwwproridersmarketingcom Pro Riders Marketing Promotional Productswwwprmpromocom phone 319-389-0798 fax 866-205-2422proridersmarketingsbc-globalnet
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 34New Products amp ON Events
Folks yesterday Wounded Warriors Canada launched a very exciting innovative event The WWC Battlefield Bike Ride 2014 will raise funds for PTSD service animal programs The ride will last 5 - 15 June Juno Beach - Vimy
Commencing on the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings This ride will be a bucket list experience not only will we cycle in our forefathers footsteps we will take in all that rural France has to offer Frankly I am getting tired of hearing that Vets are paying upwards to $25k for a service dog To my mind some of the folks that supply dogs are war profiteers We do not charge a thin dime to any Vet in need of this great tool to fight the demons of PTSD
The need is great as we all know Now before we digress into VAC should pay for them You are right That said we need to prove it works this will take time In the interim we need to help those that need this type of help I would ask that you go to our web site wwwwoundedwarriorsca for details etc
Please consider joining us in an incredible journey You will find the ask is modest and quite doable no matter if you fundraise or pay it all yourself or a combination of both Raised fund are tax deductible Finally please forward to all your FB friends We are looking for 200 riders to ride for the 158 fallen Honour the fallen help the living
Wayne JohnstonFounderWounded Warriors Canada
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 35Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events
DAVE SEHL TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the seventh member of the class of 2013 Dave Sehl will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
First in Canada as a privateer and then in the US on the Harley-Davidson factory team for a few shining years Dave Sehl ruled the half-mile dirt tracks like few others
Daversquos first success came in ice racing in 1966 when he won the CMA junior 500 national championship In lsquo67 he was Canadarsquos top half-mile dirt track competitor in
the senior class repeating the win in lsquo68 as an expert He topped that in 1969 winning on the ice again as an expert and taking the CMA No 1 plate in dirt track
An AMA national victory in 1970 provided Dave with a huge boost and three weeks later Dave won again this time another half-mile in Columbus Ohio He was on a roll and over a five-year spell he won Louisville three times ldquoIt was a nice trackrdquo he says in retrospect ldquoBig and smooth and nobody got in your wayrdquo Over a five-year span Dave was on the Louisville podium all five times
Perseverance and talent were rewarded and
in 1971 Dave placed fifth overall in AMA standings-his best year At the same time his dominance of Canadian racing continued and Dave took the CMA championships in 250 and 750 cc half-mile dirt track in 1970 and lsquo73
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International
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Continued on next Page
Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC)
Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
DON HADDOW TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the sixth member of the class of 2013 Don Haddow will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
Don Haddow credits his lifelong passion for motorsports to a childhood Christmas present from an aunt ldquoThrills of the Speedwayrdquo This led to a life-long love for riding and racing with much success
At the age of 26 Don bought a new Triumph T100R and was rewarded with the 1957 Canadian championship in the expert class at Harewood Acres near Jarvis Ont A few
weeks later he placed second in the 25-lap final of the BEMC Indian Summer Trophy Races These wins launched Donrsquos career
Late in the season in 1961 Don rode Oscar Liebmannrsquos hand-built BMW Rennsport special at Harewood and narrowly beat Al Johnson on a Norton Manx to win the Indian Summer Trophy Race
In 1962 Don received a first class award in the Canadian winter rally and competed in sports car hillclimbs in the legendary Jordan Special a home-built car with alcohol-fuelled Vincent engine It was invariably the fastest machine on the hill regularly defeated Ludwig Heimrath in his Porsches and still holds the hill records at Hockley Valley and Rattlesnake Point
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and
ldquoFinish each day and be done with it You have done what you could
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in forget them as soon as you can Tomorrow is a new day You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be
encumbered with your old nonsenserdquo
Ralph Waldo Emerson
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 37Motorcycle Hall of Fame
Continued on next Page
promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in To-ronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motor-cyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
GEORGE PEPPER TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE HALL
OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to honour pioneering motorcycle racer George Pepper as an Historical Inductee at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga
Ontario
George Pepper was the pride of Belleville Ont and one of Canadarsquos most naturally talented motorcycle racers of the prewar era He was an exceptional rider with successes in Canada the United States and England With the outbreak of the Second World War he became a pilot in the Royal Air Force and was decorated for bravery before his life was cut short by a plane crash on a test flight in 1942
In 1936 George rocketed to fame when his home town hosted its first road race through the streets the Canadian championship 200 held in Belleville It drew 35 entries from star riders such as Madison Sale Bruce Venier and Tony Miller from Toronto Bob Sparks and Elwood Stillwell from Windsor and Americans Babe Tancrede and Ben Campanale on factory-backed Harley-Davidsons Nearly all the Canadian entrants rode British makes such as BSA Norton and Rudge The starter was Toronto motorcycle dealer Percy McBride and a crowd estimated at 20000 lined the streets to watch
Georgersquos abilities were soon noticed abroad and he and several Canadian racers were persuaded to compete in the English speedway leagues Racingrsquos popularity in England dwarfed the Belleville crowds drawing up to 60000 spectators in an evening
When war was declared in September 1939 George immediately enlisted working first in a factory building Spitfire aircraft and in September 1941 becoming a commissioned pilot in the Royal Air Force He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross but only weeks
later on Nov 17 1942 he and his crew were all killed during a daylight test flight in which the plane went into a spin from which it could not recover His ashes were returned to Canada and buried in the Belleville cemetery
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 38Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The Trucker
A trucker came into a truck stop cafeacute and placed his order He said lsquoI want three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boardsrsquo
The brand new blonde waitress not wanting to appear stupid went to the kitchen and said to the cook lsquoThis guy out there just ordered three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards What does he think this place is an auto parts storersquo
lsquoNorsquo the cook said lsquoThree flat tires mean three pancakes a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up and running boards are 2 slices of crisp bacon
lsquoOh OKrsquo said the blonde She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer
The trucker asked lsquoWhat are the beans for Blondiersquo
lsquoShe replied lsquoI thought while you were waiting for the flat tires headlights and running boards you might as well gas up
Two Nuts
Two boy scouts went on a nature hike in the hills picking hickory nuts along the way They soon filled their small pails and started to fill their pants and shirt pockets When they could hold no more nuts they started down the country road until they came across a cemetery One of the boys decided that would be a good place to stop and divide up the nuts
The two boys sat in the shade of a large oak tree and unloaded their pockets and buckets dumping all of the nuts in a large pile In the process two of the nuts rolled down near the road The boys then proceeded to divide up the nuts ldquoOne for you One for me One for you One for merdquo
As they were dividing the nuts another boy walking by the cemetery happened to hear them He looked into the cemetery but could not see the boys because they were hidden by the tree He hesitated a moment and then ran back to his house
ldquoFather fatherrdquo he yelled as he entered his house ldquoThe cemetery Come quickrdquo ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo the father asked ldquoNo time to explainrdquo the boy frantically panted ldquoFollow merdquo The boy and the father ran up the country road and stopped when they reached the cemetery They stood at the side of the road and listened for a few moments Then the father asked his son ldquowhatrsquos wrongrdquo
The son said ldquodo you hear that (he whispered)rdquo They both listened intently and heard the Scouts ldquoOne for me One for you One for me One for yourdquo
The boy then blurted out to his father ldquoThe devil and the God are dividing the soulsrdquo The father grinned but was silent A few moments later as the Scouts completed dividing out the nuts one Scout said to the other rdquo As soon as we get those two nuts down by the road wersquoll have them allrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 39Thoughts to Ponder
Cape Pine
Written by Krista Austin St Johnrsquos NLPictures taken by Krista Austin
My roots are on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in the tiny rural community of St Shottrsquos As a child I frequently heard older people talking very casually about encounters with ghosts both in St Shottrsquos and especially in neighbouring Cape Pine I emphasize the word ldquocasuallyrdquo because these ghost stories were not meant to frighten but to teach that there is but a thin veil between this world and the next and encounters with the other side should not scare you as such occurrences are simply the result of ldquosome poor soul in need of a prayerrdquo
The last weekend of September brought perfect weather for a road trip so my partner Mark and I took the opportunity to visit my family in St Shottrsquos As Mark had never been to Cape Pine we considered it a good excuse to do some off-road riding my Suzuki Vstrom and his Kawasaki Versys Cape Pine consists of a now-automated lighthouse and two houses that are vacant for most of the year Itrsquos the most southerly point in Newfoundland at about the same latitude as the northern
border of Italy Part of the ldquoGraveyard of the Atlanticrdquo the number of shipwrecks in the area in the early 19th Century led to the construction of the lighthouse in 1851
To get to Cape Pine you turn off the Irish Loop highway at St Shottrsquos and then travel along a gravel road for about 9km The road is in pretty good shape but loose in places When you reach Cape Pine yoursquore rewarded with spectacular scenery of barrens cliffs and ocean
After wandering around and taking some pictures we set off for the main road Things were going quite well until I heard a large rock hit the bottom of my bike Somehow I
instinctively pulled in the clutch and came to a stop It was only then that I realized that my bike was no longer running I turn the key off turn it back on put the bike in neutral and hit the starter Shersquos alive I hit the gear shift andhellipshe shut off ldquoWhat the amp$rdquo Mark instantly knew what had happened and his hunch was proven when he inspected the wire coming from the side stand Somehow the rock had cut the wire going to my side stand switch The problem I now had was that the bike thinks that the stand is down and cuts the power when the bike is shifted into gear Luckily for me Mark is a jack-of-all-trades and usually turns into McGyver when
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something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
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The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 42NL amp NB amp NS Events
ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
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Would You Trade Your Bike For Sneakers
By Julie Malette (Mumbles) 1st CAV Sicily Supporter
1st Canadian Army Veterans (CAV) Motorcycle Unit members parked their
bikes on September 22nd and donned their sneakers to take part in the 2013 Canadian Army Run Patrick St-Pierre (Border) of Sicily Unit Jean-Claude Tremblay (JC) of Paardeberg Unit and President Phil Fisher (Fish) of Regalbuto Unit took part in the half-marathon while President Trevor Luten (Trev) of Paardeberg Unit completed the 5k run
In total 22000 members of both the public and the military registered to take part in the run this year This was the largest run thus far and is the fastest growing race in Canada The Canadian Army Run started in 2008 with 7000 participants as a chance for
troops to thank Canadians for their support while allowing Canadians to thank those who have served us both home and abroad The military theme dominated with displays of tanks trucks tents and equipment with music provided by a military band Soldiers at the finish line hung 2013 Canadian Army Run dog tags around participantrsquos necks as a keep-sake of the event
Master Warrant Officer Rob Clarke spoke of the ldquopride and comradeship to military and public alike with emotions of seeing ill and injuredrdquo as last year 115 handicapped participants came out to run walk or roll Proceeds of the 2013 Canadian Army Run go to benefit Soldier On and the Military Family Fund This will assist past and present members of the military and their families cope with their disabilities and unforeseen needs
CAV members also offered support with style arriving on their bikes handing out drinks to the participants all while displaying
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 23Support Our Troops
Table of Contents
23 mdash Support Our Troops24 mdash Soldiers of Suicide - SOT25 mdash Accident Victims Remembered26 mdash Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events27 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events28 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events29 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events30 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events31 mdash LWC News amp ON Events32 mdash LWC News amp International News33 mdash New Products34 mdash ON Events35 mdash Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events36 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events37 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame38 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame39 mdash Thoughts to Ponder40 mdash NL News41 mdash NL News42 mdash NL amp NB amp NS Events43 mdash Faith amp Motorcycles
Continued on next Page
their bikes with pride behind their hydration station It was a great day to ride with friends attend a great event and help out for a good cause
Congratulations to our CAV runners Now hang up those sneakers and put those riding boots back on
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 24Soldiers of Suicide - SOT
Remember the Soldiers Remember the soldiers who died over thereIn Dieppe Vimy and PasschendaeleSt Julien Ypres and Hill 62 They gave their lives for me and for you
They fought for our country against tyrannyShedding their blood so we could be free Brave soldiers and sailors and airmen were they Giving their all in lands far away
Remember the sailors who sailed the great seasBattling u-boats unseen enemy Protecting our service folk going to warKeeping danger away from our shores
Remember the airmen who took to the skiesTo defend us from enemyrsquos wilesRemember the fliers whose aircraft went down Their sleeping bodies may nersquoer be found
Remember our service folk from World War IlWho fought great battles for me and youIn England North Africa France ItalyHolland and Belgium those countries freed
Remember the merchant men bringing suppliesOrsquoer treacherous waters to the alliesLike our armed forces they gave life and limb Our memory of them must never dim
And then off to Korea our servicemen wentMore war where bone guts and lives were spent Then came Cyprus Suez and the Middle East With United Nations searching for peace
In Afghanistan now they fight Taliban To help rebuild a strange foreign landStill some return dead injured and maimed Canadians giving their best once again Reason I am the son of a career Royal Canadian Army (Dental Corp) officer Lt Col Laurence C Cameron Dad served Canada from 1939 until his retirement in 1959 His tour of duty during WWII took him to England Scotland France Belgium North Africa Sicily and Ortona While serving Canada the dental corps also served the RCN and the RCAF Following WWII Dad served on HMCS Magnificent HMCS Cornwallis HMCS Stadacona HMCS Shearwater RCAF Beaverbank Canadian Artillery Base Camp Shilo among other sites Much of this time was obviously away from his family This poem honours Canadian service men and wom-en who have served and who continue to serve our country with bravery and the families at home who love and understand the reasons for having to be apart for ex-tended periods of time some until eternity Permisssion is granted to Veterans Affairs Canada to publish this work without rec-ompense to the author
Robert J Cameron -November 5 2009 72Halifax Nova Scotia
wwwveteransgcca
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ldquoThis life is what you make it No matter what youre going to mess up
sometimes its a universal truth But the good part is you get to decide
how youre going to mess it up Girls will be your friends - theyll act like it anyway
But just remember some come some go The ones that stay with you through
everything - theyre your true best friends Dont let go of them Also remember
sisters make the best friends in the world As for lovers well
theyll come and go too And baby I hate to say it
most of them - actually pretty much all of them are going to break your heart but you cant give up because if you
give up youll never find your soulmate Youll never find that half who makes you whole and that goes for everything Just
because you fail once doesnt mean youre gonna fail at
everything Keep trying hold on and always always always believe in yourself
because if you dont then who will sweetie So keep your head high
keep your chin up and most importantly keep smiling because lifes a beautiful thing and
theres so much to smile aboutrdquo
Marilyn Monroe
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 25Accident Victims Remembered
Do you ever sing
Phrases of songs spin off from random thoughts The meanings can be deep obscure melancholy hopeful
The lyrics haunt me follow me chase
me by day amp often play me to sleep at night
My world has always been ruled by melodyHow some do not Cannot seem to take lyrics to heart is a mystery to me how do they not feel the poignancy The laughter The heartache The passion
How can one not have renewed hope amp faith when the words amp tune resonate within your soul as if theyd be spoken to you by a loverOr one who would beOr once was
How can they not feel the music inside their chest amp notice their bodies move faster or slower
When you are by yourself amp on the road do not certain songs Plead for release Do you hum the verses you are not knowing amp Belt out the ones you do
Do you not notice the rhythm of the motor or the tires on the roadDo the passing cars or guardrails not
accentuate the beatDoes riding make you happy enough to singHave you forgotten howDoes it not make you smile
Just wonderingdo you ever sing Even just a little
LaterKate B
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 26Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events
Is it Time to Re-Tire
Did I mention that already Sorry this time Irsquom actually talking bike tires
After getting back from Red Wing this summer I decided to get some new tires The last set was installed in July 2011 and I had put 26000 km on them They were starting to show the miles and were getting a little too close to the wear bars Irsquove run tires too far before and thatrsquos never a safe thing to do So for the sake of a couple of thousand kilometers itrsquos not worth the risk of blowing a tire
But which tire to choose There are as manyopinions as to the proper tire to run as there are riders
Quite often over years of riding each rider will settle on a tire brand that they like to ride on and will stick with it However
what makes choosing a tire difficult is that every bike handles and ldquofeelsrdquo different on different tire brands So depending on the number of miles a rider covers each year will determine how often they have to buy new tires and how often they get to try a different manufacturerrsquos tire
For a few years there I was running through a set of tires every summer Thatrsquos a lot of riding but I sure was having a great time The upshot to this was that I got to try a couple of different tire brands on my bike
The first couple of sets were Dunlops and they were okay but I didnrsquot quite like the way the bike ldquofeltrdquo running on these It just didnrsquot quite hold the road as I thought it should and didnrsquot seem to hold corners well either
So then I tried a pair of Bridgestones and Irsquove got to tell you that ndash for my bike ndash that was the scariest set of tires Irsquove ever ridden on The bike actually felt scary with that set of tires It followed every crack or road snake that it could find making it wander and jerk
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 27Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Robertrsquos Aimless RamblingsOctober 2013 Newspaper
back and forth on the road and corners were even worse I couldnrsquot wait for that set of tires to wear out
After that I went looking for something a little better so I decided to try a set of Avon Venom X
The difference was incredible and immediate It was like these tires were designed for my bike
The bike ran smoother on the road tracked perfectly and cornered with a smoothness that Irsquod never felt before There was no more having to guess what the bike would do every time it hit a crack or bump in the road it now tracked perfectly true What a pleasure it was to ride It was like being on a brand new bike
So consequently Irsquove stuck with Avonrsquos for my bike and couldnrsquot be happier A lot of riders like their Metzeler tires you hear a lot of good things about them Irsquove been tempted to try a set but Irsquom happy with the way the bike runs on Avonrsquos so why mess with a good thing
I guess the bottom line in tires is find a tire that runs well for your bike and your riding style and enjoy your time out on the road
ldquoLife is like riding a bicycle To keep your balance you must keep movingrdquo
Albert Einstein
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 28Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Duncan and Dave M conquering the Dragon
JampJ MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET
RODNEY COMMUNITY CENTRESunday Oct 27 2013
10 am ndash 3 pm135 Queen St Rodney ON
Located approx 35 mins from London and Chatham 1 hr from Windsor or Woodstock5 mins off Hwy 401 exit at Furnival Road
exit 129 Towards Rodney take a left at the crossroads Queens Line and Furnival Rd
Community Center is down on the left
VENDORS PLEASE CONTACT Fred Jennings at 519-864-1427 (calls only)
e-mail fcjenn5hotmailcom or fredjennsympaticoca
10x10 Spaces $40 Table Spaces $25 Set up time 8am-10am
Book early to save a spotGeneral Admission $5 Children under 12
Free with a parentFood and refreshments available
Proper Braking
I was asked recently by a friend who just purchased his first bike what is the most important safety tip you can give me I thought for a second and answered learning how to use your brakes He looked at me as if I were kidding him Whats to it he said ya just stomp and squeeze just like in your car
Thats the problem I said Too many riders believe that and coincidentally bikers crash way to often Youve all heard the story about the guy who had to lay er down because somebody pulled out in front of him
What that actually means is he panicked locked the rear tire and the bike slid on the ground and stopped when it hit the vehicle or just before it hit the vehicle In either case the rider crashed in an attempt to avoid a crash
Ninety percent of the time if the rider had braked properly in that situation he would never have struck the vehicle
So the question is how do I minimize my chances of crashing into something The answer is simple Practice emergency maximum braking But first theres a couple of things you need to know Number 1 The
front brake is 70 of your braking force Due to that fact you must put more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake If you happen to lock the front tire you must release it immediately then reapply it Squeeze the front brake dont grab it If you lock the rear tire dont release it If you do theres a good chance you will high side
With a motorcycle you can still steer when the rear tire is locked and sliding You must also remember that the motorcycle must be straight up when performing maximum braking This is not to say that you cant brake with the bike leaned over in a turn you can lightly brake with both brakes in that situation but maximum braking must be done with the bike straight up
The point is you must learn to modulate your brakes to keep from locking them and the only way to do that is to practice Keep repeating to yourself front brake front brake That will assist you in putting more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake
You should practice maximum braking from whatever speed you normally ride I guarantee your bike will react differently when braking hard at 80mph than at 30mph If you practice then in an emergency situation you
will revert to your training rather than dumb luck The only other alternative is to buy a bike with anti-lock brakes just remember even with anti-lock brakes the bike still has to be straight up to perform maximum braking
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 29Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Please tell ldquoMotormanrdquo Belt Drive Betty sent you to receive
your $500 discount
Till next month ride safe and get some practice in
A word of thanks to all the riders who have bought my Ride Like a Pro video and for all the positive reviews received I truly appreciate all the support and just remember always apply the techniques I show you in the video every single time you ride
You can call our toll free number and order the video with your mastercard or visa Dr Donna or myself will be happy to take your order You can order by calling 1-866-868-7433 It will be the best motorcycle accessory you can buy for you or a friend
You can also pick up my Ride Like a Pro Video at the following dealers in the Tampa Bay area BMW of Tampa Bay on Gunn Highway or Action Honda in Hudson Ride Safe
Copyright 2009 Jerry ldquoMotormanrdquo Palladinowwwridelikeaprocom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 30Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
2013 Ride for MS Thank You Riders
What a great ride It started out pretty gloomy but the rain held out Many thanks to all of those who bit the bullet and took a chance that it would stay clear and it did
Thanks to the Knights of Columbus - South Windsor for a fantastic buffet dinner Wayne Wilson amp James Ridout from the White Nights-EMS for being there in case we needed them
To all the sponsors and contributors for the beautiful door and auction prizes thank you And finally to the many volunteers who make this Ride for MS event possible Kathy Iacovone who won the 50 Plasma TV Congrats Kathy
The Top Fundraiser bringing in the most pledges this year was Mike Lucier The Top 3 Fundraisers that brought in the most pledges for the last 5 years are 1 Kathy Iacovone 2 Gail Lucier-Nantais and 3 Mile Lucier ~~ GREAT JOB ~~
The 5th Annual Ride for MS brought in over $8000 to be given to the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) to help subsidize the purchase of special equipment such as wheelchairs wheelchair batteries walkers and other equipment as needed by those in our community with MS
Shar Good - Lone Wolf Clubhouse
THOUSANDS OF BIKERS ROAR INTOWASHINGTON DC TO PROTEST
Two Million Bikers rally suited up to protest theMillions of Americans March Against Fear
Bikers opposing a Muslim rally took over Washington DC on the morning of September 11th Thousands of motorcyclists roared into the nationrsquos capital for the Two Million Bikers Rallymdashas the nation observed moments of silence to honor the victims of the 911 terror attacksmdashintent on drowning out an event originally titled the Million Muslim March The Million Muslim March changed its name to the Million American March Against Fear (MAMF) but that did not change the bikersrsquo minds
Authorities denied the accusations noting that permits are not needed to rally in the capital MAMF the rally opposed by the bikers began on the National Mall just after 12pmmdashright as the bikers began to circle the area With many streets surrounding the rally closed off to traffic the bikers were not able to get to the rally of their disdain
A historic event for solidarity of humanity to establish peace harmony and justice is how MAMF described their rally organized by the American Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC)
The riders did make their presence felt though with clusters of motorcycles circling the surrounding blocks as MAMFrsquos speakers and organizers tried to rally
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 31LWC News amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Explaining that American-Muslims lsquostand with America against terrorismrsquo speaker Ruby Sous said ldquowe want to stand here in solidarity with the American people against hate and violencerdquo Christian protestors who showed up to protest against the Muslim rallymdashin addition to the motorcycled masses shouted back lsquoyou picked the wrong dayrsquo Throughout all this motorcycles could be seen circling coursing and revving their way around the rally
Attendees tried to hold a moment of silence but all they heard were revving motorcyclesThough not quite as large as the name would suggest there were several thousand motorcyclists in attendance stretching at least one-third of a mile long as they rumbled down suburban highways according to reports
MAMF also did not exactly live up to its name with only a few dozen supporters showing up Several speakers also railed against conspiracy theories American soldiers in the Middle East and other fringe topics They were outnumbered by the throngs of park police and counter-demonstrators on hand according to reports
Chopper
NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE
October 2013 - - The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum amp Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2014 Hall of Fame and the 2014 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame
Individuals organizations and businesses considered for induction into the Hall of Fame will have made a positive and significant impact on motorcycling Individuals considered for the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will have made a significant impact through their work in grassroots rights efforts
The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors the men and women who have dedicated much of their lives to improving promoting and advancing our great sport and lifestyle
The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the sacrifices individuals across the nation and world have made to protect the rights of motorcyclists through their efforts in the political arena and in grassroots
motorcyclists rights organizations Anyone who knows of a deserving individual can help the museum recognize these exceptional and deserving people by sending in a nomination
Nomination forms must be accompanied by credentials which explain why an individual should be considered for induction Please keep in mind that while their achievements may be outstanding not everyone knows it A comprehensive overview of their accomplishments is necessary to make an informed and educated decision Biographical info newspaper articles historical documents etc may be submitted Credentials should be no longer than five pages long including nomination form
Anyone interested in submitting a nomination form can download the Hall of Fame Nomination form online at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-manager14-Nomination-Formdoc
The Freedom Fighters nomination form is available at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-managerFFHoF-Nomination-Formdoc or you can request a nomination form by phoning the Museum 6053472001 or emailing infosturgismuseumcom
Nominations must be received by the Museum no later than January 10 2014 Individuals chosen for induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will be honored at the annual induction breakfast ceremony on Wednesday August 6 2014
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 32LWC News amp International News
Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags - Pro Riders Marketing Press
Announcement
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper HouseGTO Stretched SaddlebagsRetail $99595
Philadelphia PA - Just outside the ldquocity of brotherly loverdquo is a business that is so cool it
canrsquot be described within the confines of this press release You will have to go to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom to see what I mean
Here we are introducing a new division of the company which is the ldquoFiberglass Manufacturing Divisionrdquo
The first parts to come of the line are the Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags American made super strong and with top flight construction they fit like a glove on any
1993-2013 Harley Davidson Bagger model They are available with exhaust cutouts on both sides one side or none at all depending on your exhaust system
Stretched with a cool speedline design to make even a stock bagger pop with that custom look Shown painted
Dealer and distributor programs are available For further details contact Joe Distefano at proridersmarketingsbcglobalnet P-319-389-0798 or F-866-205-2422For retail sales got to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom
To see these cool bags many great custom bikes and meet Johnny Mac in person while in Daytona at Biketoberfest go to the Strip Club Choppers RoadHousesee below
About Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House is a house of services We specialize in fiberglass products ground up custom motorcycle builds and more Our 47000 sq ft building contains our fabrication area showroom fiberglass production area and 2500 sq ft photo video studio (Elite Studios) we create amp maintain our own websites in house In addition we provide creative services work (photoshop photography) etc Founded in 1999 we have grown through the years from a garage builder to a full service
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 33New Products
Continued on next Page
Above Johnny Mac with raw set of GTO Bags as seen at the Indian Larry Block party
The Christmas Motorcycle Show (CMS) is the YEAR END Motorcycle Show for the Motorcycle Rider A place that you can buy gifts for your hard to buy for Rider
We have something for everyone at CMS with all the latest in the motorcycle industry from motorcycles to appeal to gifts to motorcycle art and First Nations art as well
Each booth will have sale items on hand while they last You will see custom bikes along with best in street bikes competing for cash prizes
See race bikes and talk to racers If you are looking to join a riders group CMS is the place to be this Remembrance Day weekend We will have cash prizes for the Best in Show in Best Christmas Decorated Bike ldquoBest Custom Bikerdquo Best Overseas Custom Best Motorcycle Artrdquo Best Scooter and Best Vintage with a tribute to theldquo Isle Of Man We will also have a Swap Meet on Sunday
For the cultural rider and passenger we will have a Motorcycle ARTSHOW where we will have arts and crafts made by riders for riders We will also have a First Nations Arts and cultural display and sale as wellThe National ldquoThank You Veterans Toy Driverdquo is a way for the motorcycling community
get involved in a program that helps military families at Christmas Our organisation associated groups and you can and will gather and distribute toys for our veterans families at bases across Canada (as far as our toy donations last)
This is not a hand out but a way for Riders to say to our soldiers and especially their families that we appreciate everything they go through to keep their family unit together If we can help by supplying a present or two under the Christmas Tree this year and make a kid happy at Christmashellipwhy not
How can you help You can get involved by mailing an unwrapped gift for a kid from 6 months old to 16 years old to the address on our website If you can talk to your friends andor group and get a few toys together that would be great As you know CASH is king and if you can make a cash donation for the truck and fuel to deliver the toys to bases across Canada that would be very helpful If you cannot make it to the show and would like to help anyway please go to our PayPal account and donate the price of admission of $15+ into the show AS A DONATION for the cause at friendsofveteranscom Or please contact our office at fovcanadagmailcom
facility within a creative environment we excel and our customers are 100 satisfied Location915 Ray AvenueCroydon Pa 19021267-878-9046 GM Jack Mcintyrecell 610-636-5848jackbikerpicsorg As always your continued support of our clients and Pro Riders Marketing is sincerely appreciated
If you need further information to facilitate use of this PR or for any reason please feel free to contact me anytime 247
Thank you again for your continued support
Best Regards Joe Distefano wwwproridersmarketingcom Pro Riders Marketing Promotional Productswwwprmpromocom phone 319-389-0798 fax 866-205-2422proridersmarketingsbc-globalnet
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 34New Products amp ON Events
Folks yesterday Wounded Warriors Canada launched a very exciting innovative event The WWC Battlefield Bike Ride 2014 will raise funds for PTSD service animal programs The ride will last 5 - 15 June Juno Beach - Vimy
Commencing on the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings This ride will be a bucket list experience not only will we cycle in our forefathers footsteps we will take in all that rural France has to offer Frankly I am getting tired of hearing that Vets are paying upwards to $25k for a service dog To my mind some of the folks that supply dogs are war profiteers We do not charge a thin dime to any Vet in need of this great tool to fight the demons of PTSD
The need is great as we all know Now before we digress into VAC should pay for them You are right That said we need to prove it works this will take time In the interim we need to help those that need this type of help I would ask that you go to our web site wwwwoundedwarriorsca for details etc
Please consider joining us in an incredible journey You will find the ask is modest and quite doable no matter if you fundraise or pay it all yourself or a combination of both Raised fund are tax deductible Finally please forward to all your FB friends We are looking for 200 riders to ride for the 158 fallen Honour the fallen help the living
Wayne JohnstonFounderWounded Warriors Canada
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 35Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events
DAVE SEHL TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the seventh member of the class of 2013 Dave Sehl will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
First in Canada as a privateer and then in the US on the Harley-Davidson factory team for a few shining years Dave Sehl ruled the half-mile dirt tracks like few others
Daversquos first success came in ice racing in 1966 when he won the CMA junior 500 national championship In lsquo67 he was Canadarsquos top half-mile dirt track competitor in
the senior class repeating the win in lsquo68 as an expert He topped that in 1969 winning on the ice again as an expert and taking the CMA No 1 plate in dirt track
An AMA national victory in 1970 provided Dave with a huge boost and three weeks later Dave won again this time another half-mile in Columbus Ohio He was on a roll and over a five-year spell he won Louisville three times ldquoIt was a nice trackrdquo he says in retrospect ldquoBig and smooth and nobody got in your wayrdquo Over a five-year span Dave was on the Louisville podium all five times
Perseverance and talent were rewarded and
in 1971 Dave placed fifth overall in AMA standings-his best year At the same time his dominance of Canadian racing continued and Dave took the CMA championships in 250 and 750 cc half-mile dirt track in 1970 and lsquo73
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 36Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC)
Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
DON HADDOW TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the sixth member of the class of 2013 Don Haddow will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
Don Haddow credits his lifelong passion for motorsports to a childhood Christmas present from an aunt ldquoThrills of the Speedwayrdquo This led to a life-long love for riding and racing with much success
At the age of 26 Don bought a new Triumph T100R and was rewarded with the 1957 Canadian championship in the expert class at Harewood Acres near Jarvis Ont A few
weeks later he placed second in the 25-lap final of the BEMC Indian Summer Trophy Races These wins launched Donrsquos career
Late in the season in 1961 Don rode Oscar Liebmannrsquos hand-built BMW Rennsport special at Harewood and narrowly beat Al Johnson on a Norton Manx to win the Indian Summer Trophy Race
In 1962 Don received a first class award in the Canadian winter rally and competed in sports car hillclimbs in the legendary Jordan Special a home-built car with alcohol-fuelled Vincent engine It was invariably the fastest machine on the hill regularly defeated Ludwig Heimrath in his Porsches and still holds the hill records at Hockley Valley and Rattlesnake Point
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and
ldquoFinish each day and be done with it You have done what you could
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in forget them as soon as you can Tomorrow is a new day You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be
encumbered with your old nonsenserdquo
Ralph Waldo Emerson
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 37Motorcycle Hall of Fame
Continued on next Page
promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in To-ronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motor-cyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
GEORGE PEPPER TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE HALL
OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to honour pioneering motorcycle racer George Pepper as an Historical Inductee at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga
Ontario
George Pepper was the pride of Belleville Ont and one of Canadarsquos most naturally talented motorcycle racers of the prewar era He was an exceptional rider with successes in Canada the United States and England With the outbreak of the Second World War he became a pilot in the Royal Air Force and was decorated for bravery before his life was cut short by a plane crash on a test flight in 1942
In 1936 George rocketed to fame when his home town hosted its first road race through the streets the Canadian championship 200 held in Belleville It drew 35 entries from star riders such as Madison Sale Bruce Venier and Tony Miller from Toronto Bob Sparks and Elwood Stillwell from Windsor and Americans Babe Tancrede and Ben Campanale on factory-backed Harley-Davidsons Nearly all the Canadian entrants rode British makes such as BSA Norton and Rudge The starter was Toronto motorcycle dealer Percy McBride and a crowd estimated at 20000 lined the streets to watch
Georgersquos abilities were soon noticed abroad and he and several Canadian racers were persuaded to compete in the English speedway leagues Racingrsquos popularity in England dwarfed the Belleville crowds drawing up to 60000 spectators in an evening
When war was declared in September 1939 George immediately enlisted working first in a factory building Spitfire aircraft and in September 1941 becoming a commissioned pilot in the Royal Air Force He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross but only weeks
later on Nov 17 1942 he and his crew were all killed during a daylight test flight in which the plane went into a spin from which it could not recover His ashes were returned to Canada and buried in the Belleville cemetery
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 38Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The Trucker
A trucker came into a truck stop cafeacute and placed his order He said lsquoI want three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boardsrsquo
The brand new blonde waitress not wanting to appear stupid went to the kitchen and said to the cook lsquoThis guy out there just ordered three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards What does he think this place is an auto parts storersquo
lsquoNorsquo the cook said lsquoThree flat tires mean three pancakes a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up and running boards are 2 slices of crisp bacon
lsquoOh OKrsquo said the blonde She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer
The trucker asked lsquoWhat are the beans for Blondiersquo
lsquoShe replied lsquoI thought while you were waiting for the flat tires headlights and running boards you might as well gas up
Two Nuts
Two boy scouts went on a nature hike in the hills picking hickory nuts along the way They soon filled their small pails and started to fill their pants and shirt pockets When they could hold no more nuts they started down the country road until they came across a cemetery One of the boys decided that would be a good place to stop and divide up the nuts
The two boys sat in the shade of a large oak tree and unloaded their pockets and buckets dumping all of the nuts in a large pile In the process two of the nuts rolled down near the road The boys then proceeded to divide up the nuts ldquoOne for you One for me One for you One for merdquo
As they were dividing the nuts another boy walking by the cemetery happened to hear them He looked into the cemetery but could not see the boys because they were hidden by the tree He hesitated a moment and then ran back to his house
ldquoFather fatherrdquo he yelled as he entered his house ldquoThe cemetery Come quickrdquo ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo the father asked ldquoNo time to explainrdquo the boy frantically panted ldquoFollow merdquo The boy and the father ran up the country road and stopped when they reached the cemetery They stood at the side of the road and listened for a few moments Then the father asked his son ldquowhatrsquos wrongrdquo
The son said ldquodo you hear that (he whispered)rdquo They both listened intently and heard the Scouts ldquoOne for me One for you One for me One for yourdquo
The boy then blurted out to his father ldquoThe devil and the God are dividing the soulsrdquo The father grinned but was silent A few moments later as the Scouts completed dividing out the nuts one Scout said to the other rdquo As soon as we get those two nuts down by the road wersquoll have them allrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 39Thoughts to Ponder
Cape Pine
Written by Krista Austin St Johnrsquos NLPictures taken by Krista Austin
My roots are on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in the tiny rural community of St Shottrsquos As a child I frequently heard older people talking very casually about encounters with ghosts both in St Shottrsquos and especially in neighbouring Cape Pine I emphasize the word ldquocasuallyrdquo because these ghost stories were not meant to frighten but to teach that there is but a thin veil between this world and the next and encounters with the other side should not scare you as such occurrences are simply the result of ldquosome poor soul in need of a prayerrdquo
The last weekend of September brought perfect weather for a road trip so my partner Mark and I took the opportunity to visit my family in St Shottrsquos As Mark had never been to Cape Pine we considered it a good excuse to do some off-road riding my Suzuki Vstrom and his Kawasaki Versys Cape Pine consists of a now-automated lighthouse and two houses that are vacant for most of the year Itrsquos the most southerly point in Newfoundland at about the same latitude as the northern
border of Italy Part of the ldquoGraveyard of the Atlanticrdquo the number of shipwrecks in the area in the early 19th Century led to the construction of the lighthouse in 1851
To get to Cape Pine you turn off the Irish Loop highway at St Shottrsquos and then travel along a gravel road for about 9km The road is in pretty good shape but loose in places When you reach Cape Pine yoursquore rewarded with spectacular scenery of barrens cliffs and ocean
After wandering around and taking some pictures we set off for the main road Things were going quite well until I heard a large rock hit the bottom of my bike Somehow I
instinctively pulled in the clutch and came to a stop It was only then that I realized that my bike was no longer running I turn the key off turn it back on put the bike in neutral and hit the starter Shersquos alive I hit the gear shift andhellipshe shut off ldquoWhat the amp$rdquo Mark instantly knew what had happened and his hunch was proven when he inspected the wire coming from the side stand Somehow the rock had cut the wire going to my side stand switch The problem I now had was that the bike thinks that the stand is down and cuts the power when the bike is shifted into gear Luckily for me Mark is a jack-of-all-trades and usually turns into McGyver when
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 40NL News
Continued on next Page
something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
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ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 43Faith amp Motorcycles
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You will find one loaded each day in the motorcycle puzzle forum board
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Rider Friendly Business Association The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 22
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Would You Trade Your Bike For Sneakers
By Julie Malette (Mumbles) 1st CAV Sicily Supporter
1st Canadian Army Veterans (CAV) Motorcycle Unit members parked their
bikes on September 22nd and donned their sneakers to take part in the 2013 Canadian Army Run Patrick St-Pierre (Border) of Sicily Unit Jean-Claude Tremblay (JC) of Paardeberg Unit and President Phil Fisher (Fish) of Regalbuto Unit took part in the half-marathon while President Trevor Luten (Trev) of Paardeberg Unit completed the 5k run
In total 22000 members of both the public and the military registered to take part in the run this year This was the largest run thus far and is the fastest growing race in Canada The Canadian Army Run started in 2008 with 7000 participants as a chance for
troops to thank Canadians for their support while allowing Canadians to thank those who have served us both home and abroad The military theme dominated with displays of tanks trucks tents and equipment with music provided by a military band Soldiers at the finish line hung 2013 Canadian Army Run dog tags around participantrsquos necks as a keep-sake of the event
Master Warrant Officer Rob Clarke spoke of the ldquopride and comradeship to military and public alike with emotions of seeing ill and injuredrdquo as last year 115 handicapped participants came out to run walk or roll Proceeds of the 2013 Canadian Army Run go to benefit Soldier On and the Military Family Fund This will assist past and present members of the military and their families cope with their disabilities and unforeseen needs
CAV members also offered support with style arriving on their bikes handing out drinks to the participants all while displaying
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 23Support Our Troops
Table of Contents
23 mdash Support Our Troops24 mdash Soldiers of Suicide - SOT25 mdash Accident Victims Remembered26 mdash Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events27 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events28 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events29 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events30 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events31 mdash LWC News amp ON Events32 mdash LWC News amp International News33 mdash New Products34 mdash ON Events35 mdash Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events36 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events37 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame38 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame39 mdash Thoughts to Ponder40 mdash NL News41 mdash NL News42 mdash NL amp NB amp NS Events43 mdash Faith amp Motorcycles
Continued on next Page
their bikes with pride behind their hydration station It was a great day to ride with friends attend a great event and help out for a good cause
Congratulations to our CAV runners Now hang up those sneakers and put those riding boots back on
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 24Soldiers of Suicide - SOT
Remember the Soldiers Remember the soldiers who died over thereIn Dieppe Vimy and PasschendaeleSt Julien Ypres and Hill 62 They gave their lives for me and for you
They fought for our country against tyrannyShedding their blood so we could be free Brave soldiers and sailors and airmen were they Giving their all in lands far away
Remember the sailors who sailed the great seasBattling u-boats unseen enemy Protecting our service folk going to warKeeping danger away from our shores
Remember the airmen who took to the skiesTo defend us from enemyrsquos wilesRemember the fliers whose aircraft went down Their sleeping bodies may nersquoer be found
Remember our service folk from World War IlWho fought great battles for me and youIn England North Africa France ItalyHolland and Belgium those countries freed
Remember the merchant men bringing suppliesOrsquoer treacherous waters to the alliesLike our armed forces they gave life and limb Our memory of them must never dim
And then off to Korea our servicemen wentMore war where bone guts and lives were spent Then came Cyprus Suez and the Middle East With United Nations searching for peace
In Afghanistan now they fight Taliban To help rebuild a strange foreign landStill some return dead injured and maimed Canadians giving their best once again Reason I am the son of a career Royal Canadian Army (Dental Corp) officer Lt Col Laurence C Cameron Dad served Canada from 1939 until his retirement in 1959 His tour of duty during WWII took him to England Scotland France Belgium North Africa Sicily and Ortona While serving Canada the dental corps also served the RCN and the RCAF Following WWII Dad served on HMCS Magnificent HMCS Cornwallis HMCS Stadacona HMCS Shearwater RCAF Beaverbank Canadian Artillery Base Camp Shilo among other sites Much of this time was obviously away from his family This poem honours Canadian service men and wom-en who have served and who continue to serve our country with bravery and the families at home who love and understand the reasons for having to be apart for ex-tended periods of time some until eternity Permisssion is granted to Veterans Affairs Canada to publish this work without rec-ompense to the author
Robert J Cameron -November 5 2009 72Halifax Nova Scotia
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ldquoThis life is what you make it No matter what youre going to mess up
sometimes its a universal truth But the good part is you get to decide
how youre going to mess it up Girls will be your friends - theyll act like it anyway
But just remember some come some go The ones that stay with you through
everything - theyre your true best friends Dont let go of them Also remember
sisters make the best friends in the world As for lovers well
theyll come and go too And baby I hate to say it
most of them - actually pretty much all of them are going to break your heart but you cant give up because if you
give up youll never find your soulmate Youll never find that half who makes you whole and that goes for everything Just
because you fail once doesnt mean youre gonna fail at
everything Keep trying hold on and always always always believe in yourself
because if you dont then who will sweetie So keep your head high
keep your chin up and most importantly keep smiling because lifes a beautiful thing and
theres so much to smile aboutrdquo
Marilyn Monroe
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 25Accident Victims Remembered
Do you ever sing
Phrases of songs spin off from random thoughts The meanings can be deep obscure melancholy hopeful
The lyrics haunt me follow me chase
me by day amp often play me to sleep at night
My world has always been ruled by melodyHow some do not Cannot seem to take lyrics to heart is a mystery to me how do they not feel the poignancy The laughter The heartache The passion
How can one not have renewed hope amp faith when the words amp tune resonate within your soul as if theyd be spoken to you by a loverOr one who would beOr once was
How can they not feel the music inside their chest amp notice their bodies move faster or slower
When you are by yourself amp on the road do not certain songs Plead for release Do you hum the verses you are not knowing amp Belt out the ones you do
Do you not notice the rhythm of the motor or the tires on the roadDo the passing cars or guardrails not
accentuate the beatDoes riding make you happy enough to singHave you forgotten howDoes it not make you smile
Just wonderingdo you ever sing Even just a little
LaterKate B
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 26Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events
Is it Time to Re-Tire
Did I mention that already Sorry this time Irsquom actually talking bike tires
After getting back from Red Wing this summer I decided to get some new tires The last set was installed in July 2011 and I had put 26000 km on them They were starting to show the miles and were getting a little too close to the wear bars Irsquove run tires too far before and thatrsquos never a safe thing to do So for the sake of a couple of thousand kilometers itrsquos not worth the risk of blowing a tire
But which tire to choose There are as manyopinions as to the proper tire to run as there are riders
Quite often over years of riding each rider will settle on a tire brand that they like to ride on and will stick with it However
what makes choosing a tire difficult is that every bike handles and ldquofeelsrdquo different on different tire brands So depending on the number of miles a rider covers each year will determine how often they have to buy new tires and how often they get to try a different manufacturerrsquos tire
For a few years there I was running through a set of tires every summer Thatrsquos a lot of riding but I sure was having a great time The upshot to this was that I got to try a couple of different tire brands on my bike
The first couple of sets were Dunlops and they were okay but I didnrsquot quite like the way the bike ldquofeltrdquo running on these It just didnrsquot quite hold the road as I thought it should and didnrsquot seem to hold corners well either
So then I tried a pair of Bridgestones and Irsquove got to tell you that ndash for my bike ndash that was the scariest set of tires Irsquove ever ridden on The bike actually felt scary with that set of tires It followed every crack or road snake that it could find making it wander and jerk
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 27Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Robertrsquos Aimless RamblingsOctober 2013 Newspaper
back and forth on the road and corners were even worse I couldnrsquot wait for that set of tires to wear out
After that I went looking for something a little better so I decided to try a set of Avon Venom X
The difference was incredible and immediate It was like these tires were designed for my bike
The bike ran smoother on the road tracked perfectly and cornered with a smoothness that Irsquod never felt before There was no more having to guess what the bike would do every time it hit a crack or bump in the road it now tracked perfectly true What a pleasure it was to ride It was like being on a brand new bike
So consequently Irsquove stuck with Avonrsquos for my bike and couldnrsquot be happier A lot of riders like their Metzeler tires you hear a lot of good things about them Irsquove been tempted to try a set but Irsquom happy with the way the bike runs on Avonrsquos so why mess with a good thing
I guess the bottom line in tires is find a tire that runs well for your bike and your riding style and enjoy your time out on the road
ldquoLife is like riding a bicycle To keep your balance you must keep movingrdquo
Albert Einstein
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 28Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Duncan and Dave M conquering the Dragon
JampJ MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET
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10 am ndash 3 pm135 Queen St Rodney ON
Located approx 35 mins from London and Chatham 1 hr from Windsor or Woodstock5 mins off Hwy 401 exit at Furnival Road
exit 129 Towards Rodney take a left at the crossroads Queens Line and Furnival Rd
Community Center is down on the left
VENDORS PLEASE CONTACT Fred Jennings at 519-864-1427 (calls only)
e-mail fcjenn5hotmailcom or fredjennsympaticoca
10x10 Spaces $40 Table Spaces $25 Set up time 8am-10am
Book early to save a spotGeneral Admission $5 Children under 12
Free with a parentFood and refreshments available
Proper Braking
I was asked recently by a friend who just purchased his first bike what is the most important safety tip you can give me I thought for a second and answered learning how to use your brakes He looked at me as if I were kidding him Whats to it he said ya just stomp and squeeze just like in your car
Thats the problem I said Too many riders believe that and coincidentally bikers crash way to often Youve all heard the story about the guy who had to lay er down because somebody pulled out in front of him
What that actually means is he panicked locked the rear tire and the bike slid on the ground and stopped when it hit the vehicle or just before it hit the vehicle In either case the rider crashed in an attempt to avoid a crash
Ninety percent of the time if the rider had braked properly in that situation he would never have struck the vehicle
So the question is how do I minimize my chances of crashing into something The answer is simple Practice emergency maximum braking But first theres a couple of things you need to know Number 1 The
front brake is 70 of your braking force Due to that fact you must put more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake If you happen to lock the front tire you must release it immediately then reapply it Squeeze the front brake dont grab it If you lock the rear tire dont release it If you do theres a good chance you will high side
With a motorcycle you can still steer when the rear tire is locked and sliding You must also remember that the motorcycle must be straight up when performing maximum braking This is not to say that you cant brake with the bike leaned over in a turn you can lightly brake with both brakes in that situation but maximum braking must be done with the bike straight up
The point is you must learn to modulate your brakes to keep from locking them and the only way to do that is to practice Keep repeating to yourself front brake front brake That will assist you in putting more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake
You should practice maximum braking from whatever speed you normally ride I guarantee your bike will react differently when braking hard at 80mph than at 30mph If you practice then in an emergency situation you
will revert to your training rather than dumb luck The only other alternative is to buy a bike with anti-lock brakes just remember even with anti-lock brakes the bike still has to be straight up to perform maximum braking
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 29Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Please tell ldquoMotormanrdquo Belt Drive Betty sent you to receive
your $500 discount
Till next month ride safe and get some practice in
A word of thanks to all the riders who have bought my Ride Like a Pro video and for all the positive reviews received I truly appreciate all the support and just remember always apply the techniques I show you in the video every single time you ride
You can call our toll free number and order the video with your mastercard or visa Dr Donna or myself will be happy to take your order You can order by calling 1-866-868-7433 It will be the best motorcycle accessory you can buy for you or a friend
You can also pick up my Ride Like a Pro Video at the following dealers in the Tampa Bay area BMW of Tampa Bay on Gunn Highway or Action Honda in Hudson Ride Safe
Copyright 2009 Jerry ldquoMotormanrdquo Palladinowwwridelikeaprocom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 30Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
2013 Ride for MS Thank You Riders
What a great ride It started out pretty gloomy but the rain held out Many thanks to all of those who bit the bullet and took a chance that it would stay clear and it did
Thanks to the Knights of Columbus - South Windsor for a fantastic buffet dinner Wayne Wilson amp James Ridout from the White Nights-EMS for being there in case we needed them
To all the sponsors and contributors for the beautiful door and auction prizes thank you And finally to the many volunteers who make this Ride for MS event possible Kathy Iacovone who won the 50 Plasma TV Congrats Kathy
The Top Fundraiser bringing in the most pledges this year was Mike Lucier The Top 3 Fundraisers that brought in the most pledges for the last 5 years are 1 Kathy Iacovone 2 Gail Lucier-Nantais and 3 Mile Lucier ~~ GREAT JOB ~~
The 5th Annual Ride for MS brought in over $8000 to be given to the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) to help subsidize the purchase of special equipment such as wheelchairs wheelchair batteries walkers and other equipment as needed by those in our community with MS
Shar Good - Lone Wolf Clubhouse
THOUSANDS OF BIKERS ROAR INTOWASHINGTON DC TO PROTEST
Two Million Bikers rally suited up to protest theMillions of Americans March Against Fear
Bikers opposing a Muslim rally took over Washington DC on the morning of September 11th Thousands of motorcyclists roared into the nationrsquos capital for the Two Million Bikers Rallymdashas the nation observed moments of silence to honor the victims of the 911 terror attacksmdashintent on drowning out an event originally titled the Million Muslim March The Million Muslim March changed its name to the Million American March Against Fear (MAMF) but that did not change the bikersrsquo minds
Authorities denied the accusations noting that permits are not needed to rally in the capital MAMF the rally opposed by the bikers began on the National Mall just after 12pmmdashright as the bikers began to circle the area With many streets surrounding the rally closed off to traffic the bikers were not able to get to the rally of their disdain
A historic event for solidarity of humanity to establish peace harmony and justice is how MAMF described their rally organized by the American Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC)
The riders did make their presence felt though with clusters of motorcycles circling the surrounding blocks as MAMFrsquos speakers and organizers tried to rally
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Continued on next Page
Explaining that American-Muslims lsquostand with America against terrorismrsquo speaker Ruby Sous said ldquowe want to stand here in solidarity with the American people against hate and violencerdquo Christian protestors who showed up to protest against the Muslim rallymdashin addition to the motorcycled masses shouted back lsquoyou picked the wrong dayrsquo Throughout all this motorcycles could be seen circling coursing and revving their way around the rally
Attendees tried to hold a moment of silence but all they heard were revving motorcyclesThough not quite as large as the name would suggest there were several thousand motorcyclists in attendance stretching at least one-third of a mile long as they rumbled down suburban highways according to reports
MAMF also did not exactly live up to its name with only a few dozen supporters showing up Several speakers also railed against conspiracy theories American soldiers in the Middle East and other fringe topics They were outnumbered by the throngs of park police and counter-demonstrators on hand according to reports
Chopper
NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE
October 2013 - - The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum amp Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2014 Hall of Fame and the 2014 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame
Individuals organizations and businesses considered for induction into the Hall of Fame will have made a positive and significant impact on motorcycling Individuals considered for the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will have made a significant impact through their work in grassroots rights efforts
The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors the men and women who have dedicated much of their lives to improving promoting and advancing our great sport and lifestyle
The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the sacrifices individuals across the nation and world have made to protect the rights of motorcyclists through their efforts in the political arena and in grassroots
motorcyclists rights organizations Anyone who knows of a deserving individual can help the museum recognize these exceptional and deserving people by sending in a nomination
Nomination forms must be accompanied by credentials which explain why an individual should be considered for induction Please keep in mind that while their achievements may be outstanding not everyone knows it A comprehensive overview of their accomplishments is necessary to make an informed and educated decision Biographical info newspaper articles historical documents etc may be submitted Credentials should be no longer than five pages long including nomination form
Anyone interested in submitting a nomination form can download the Hall of Fame Nomination form online at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-manager14-Nomination-Formdoc
The Freedom Fighters nomination form is available at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-managerFFHoF-Nomination-Formdoc or you can request a nomination form by phoning the Museum 6053472001 or emailing infosturgismuseumcom
Nominations must be received by the Museum no later than January 10 2014 Individuals chosen for induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will be honored at the annual induction breakfast ceremony on Wednesday August 6 2014
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 32LWC News amp International News
Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags - Pro Riders Marketing Press
Announcement
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper HouseGTO Stretched SaddlebagsRetail $99595
Philadelphia PA - Just outside the ldquocity of brotherly loverdquo is a business that is so cool it
canrsquot be described within the confines of this press release You will have to go to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom to see what I mean
Here we are introducing a new division of the company which is the ldquoFiberglass Manufacturing Divisionrdquo
The first parts to come of the line are the Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags American made super strong and with top flight construction they fit like a glove on any
1993-2013 Harley Davidson Bagger model They are available with exhaust cutouts on both sides one side or none at all depending on your exhaust system
Stretched with a cool speedline design to make even a stock bagger pop with that custom look Shown painted
Dealer and distributor programs are available For further details contact Joe Distefano at proridersmarketingsbcglobalnet P-319-389-0798 or F-866-205-2422For retail sales got to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom
To see these cool bags many great custom bikes and meet Johnny Mac in person while in Daytona at Biketoberfest go to the Strip Club Choppers RoadHousesee below
About Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House is a house of services We specialize in fiberglass products ground up custom motorcycle builds and more Our 47000 sq ft building contains our fabrication area showroom fiberglass production area and 2500 sq ft photo video studio (Elite Studios) we create amp maintain our own websites in house In addition we provide creative services work (photoshop photography) etc Founded in 1999 we have grown through the years from a garage builder to a full service
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Continued on next Page
Above Johnny Mac with raw set of GTO Bags as seen at the Indian Larry Block party
The Christmas Motorcycle Show (CMS) is the YEAR END Motorcycle Show for the Motorcycle Rider A place that you can buy gifts for your hard to buy for Rider
We have something for everyone at CMS with all the latest in the motorcycle industry from motorcycles to appeal to gifts to motorcycle art and First Nations art as well
Each booth will have sale items on hand while they last You will see custom bikes along with best in street bikes competing for cash prizes
See race bikes and talk to racers If you are looking to join a riders group CMS is the place to be this Remembrance Day weekend We will have cash prizes for the Best in Show in Best Christmas Decorated Bike ldquoBest Custom Bikerdquo Best Overseas Custom Best Motorcycle Artrdquo Best Scooter and Best Vintage with a tribute to theldquo Isle Of Man We will also have a Swap Meet on Sunday
For the cultural rider and passenger we will have a Motorcycle ARTSHOW where we will have arts and crafts made by riders for riders We will also have a First Nations Arts and cultural display and sale as wellThe National ldquoThank You Veterans Toy Driverdquo is a way for the motorcycling community
get involved in a program that helps military families at Christmas Our organisation associated groups and you can and will gather and distribute toys for our veterans families at bases across Canada (as far as our toy donations last)
This is not a hand out but a way for Riders to say to our soldiers and especially their families that we appreciate everything they go through to keep their family unit together If we can help by supplying a present or two under the Christmas Tree this year and make a kid happy at Christmashellipwhy not
How can you help You can get involved by mailing an unwrapped gift for a kid from 6 months old to 16 years old to the address on our website If you can talk to your friends andor group and get a few toys together that would be great As you know CASH is king and if you can make a cash donation for the truck and fuel to deliver the toys to bases across Canada that would be very helpful If you cannot make it to the show and would like to help anyway please go to our PayPal account and donate the price of admission of $15+ into the show AS A DONATION for the cause at friendsofveteranscom Or please contact our office at fovcanadagmailcom
facility within a creative environment we excel and our customers are 100 satisfied Location915 Ray AvenueCroydon Pa 19021267-878-9046 GM Jack Mcintyrecell 610-636-5848jackbikerpicsorg As always your continued support of our clients and Pro Riders Marketing is sincerely appreciated
If you need further information to facilitate use of this PR or for any reason please feel free to contact me anytime 247
Thank you again for your continued support
Best Regards Joe Distefano wwwproridersmarketingcom Pro Riders Marketing Promotional Productswwwprmpromocom phone 319-389-0798 fax 866-205-2422proridersmarketingsbc-globalnet
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 34New Products amp ON Events
Folks yesterday Wounded Warriors Canada launched a very exciting innovative event The WWC Battlefield Bike Ride 2014 will raise funds for PTSD service animal programs The ride will last 5 - 15 June Juno Beach - Vimy
Commencing on the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings This ride will be a bucket list experience not only will we cycle in our forefathers footsteps we will take in all that rural France has to offer Frankly I am getting tired of hearing that Vets are paying upwards to $25k for a service dog To my mind some of the folks that supply dogs are war profiteers We do not charge a thin dime to any Vet in need of this great tool to fight the demons of PTSD
The need is great as we all know Now before we digress into VAC should pay for them You are right That said we need to prove it works this will take time In the interim we need to help those that need this type of help I would ask that you go to our web site wwwwoundedwarriorsca for details etc
Please consider joining us in an incredible journey You will find the ask is modest and quite doable no matter if you fundraise or pay it all yourself or a combination of both Raised fund are tax deductible Finally please forward to all your FB friends We are looking for 200 riders to ride for the 158 fallen Honour the fallen help the living
Wayne JohnstonFounderWounded Warriors Canada
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DAVE SEHL TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the seventh member of the class of 2013 Dave Sehl will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
First in Canada as a privateer and then in the US on the Harley-Davidson factory team for a few shining years Dave Sehl ruled the half-mile dirt tracks like few others
Daversquos first success came in ice racing in 1966 when he won the CMA junior 500 national championship In lsquo67 he was Canadarsquos top half-mile dirt track competitor in
the senior class repeating the win in lsquo68 as an expert He topped that in 1969 winning on the ice again as an expert and taking the CMA No 1 plate in dirt track
An AMA national victory in 1970 provided Dave with a huge boost and three weeks later Dave won again this time another half-mile in Columbus Ohio He was on a roll and over a five-year spell he won Louisville three times ldquoIt was a nice trackrdquo he says in retrospect ldquoBig and smooth and nobody got in your wayrdquo Over a five-year span Dave was on the Louisville podium all five times
Perseverance and talent were rewarded and
in 1971 Dave placed fifth overall in AMA standings-his best year At the same time his dominance of Canadian racing continued and Dave took the CMA championships in 250 and 750 cc half-mile dirt track in 1970 and lsquo73
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International
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Continued on next Page
Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC)
Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
DON HADDOW TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the sixth member of the class of 2013 Don Haddow will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
Don Haddow credits his lifelong passion for motorsports to a childhood Christmas present from an aunt ldquoThrills of the Speedwayrdquo This led to a life-long love for riding and racing with much success
At the age of 26 Don bought a new Triumph T100R and was rewarded with the 1957 Canadian championship in the expert class at Harewood Acres near Jarvis Ont A few
weeks later he placed second in the 25-lap final of the BEMC Indian Summer Trophy Races These wins launched Donrsquos career
Late in the season in 1961 Don rode Oscar Liebmannrsquos hand-built BMW Rennsport special at Harewood and narrowly beat Al Johnson on a Norton Manx to win the Indian Summer Trophy Race
In 1962 Don received a first class award in the Canadian winter rally and competed in sports car hillclimbs in the legendary Jordan Special a home-built car with alcohol-fuelled Vincent engine It was invariably the fastest machine on the hill regularly defeated Ludwig Heimrath in his Porsches and still holds the hill records at Hockley Valley and Rattlesnake Point
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and
ldquoFinish each day and be done with it You have done what you could
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in forget them as soon as you can Tomorrow is a new day You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be
encumbered with your old nonsenserdquo
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Continued on next Page
promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in To-ronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motor-cyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
GEORGE PEPPER TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE HALL
OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to honour pioneering motorcycle racer George Pepper as an Historical Inductee at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga
Ontario
George Pepper was the pride of Belleville Ont and one of Canadarsquos most naturally talented motorcycle racers of the prewar era He was an exceptional rider with successes in Canada the United States and England With the outbreak of the Second World War he became a pilot in the Royal Air Force and was decorated for bravery before his life was cut short by a plane crash on a test flight in 1942
In 1936 George rocketed to fame when his home town hosted its first road race through the streets the Canadian championship 200 held in Belleville It drew 35 entries from star riders such as Madison Sale Bruce Venier and Tony Miller from Toronto Bob Sparks and Elwood Stillwell from Windsor and Americans Babe Tancrede and Ben Campanale on factory-backed Harley-Davidsons Nearly all the Canadian entrants rode British makes such as BSA Norton and Rudge The starter was Toronto motorcycle dealer Percy McBride and a crowd estimated at 20000 lined the streets to watch
Georgersquos abilities were soon noticed abroad and he and several Canadian racers were persuaded to compete in the English speedway leagues Racingrsquos popularity in England dwarfed the Belleville crowds drawing up to 60000 spectators in an evening
When war was declared in September 1939 George immediately enlisted working first in a factory building Spitfire aircraft and in September 1941 becoming a commissioned pilot in the Royal Air Force He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross but only weeks
later on Nov 17 1942 he and his crew were all killed during a daylight test flight in which the plane went into a spin from which it could not recover His ashes were returned to Canada and buried in the Belleville cemetery
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 38Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The Trucker
A trucker came into a truck stop cafeacute and placed his order He said lsquoI want three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boardsrsquo
The brand new blonde waitress not wanting to appear stupid went to the kitchen and said to the cook lsquoThis guy out there just ordered three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards What does he think this place is an auto parts storersquo
lsquoNorsquo the cook said lsquoThree flat tires mean three pancakes a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up and running boards are 2 slices of crisp bacon
lsquoOh OKrsquo said the blonde She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer
The trucker asked lsquoWhat are the beans for Blondiersquo
lsquoShe replied lsquoI thought while you were waiting for the flat tires headlights and running boards you might as well gas up
Two Nuts
Two boy scouts went on a nature hike in the hills picking hickory nuts along the way They soon filled their small pails and started to fill their pants and shirt pockets When they could hold no more nuts they started down the country road until they came across a cemetery One of the boys decided that would be a good place to stop and divide up the nuts
The two boys sat in the shade of a large oak tree and unloaded their pockets and buckets dumping all of the nuts in a large pile In the process two of the nuts rolled down near the road The boys then proceeded to divide up the nuts ldquoOne for you One for me One for you One for merdquo
As they were dividing the nuts another boy walking by the cemetery happened to hear them He looked into the cemetery but could not see the boys because they were hidden by the tree He hesitated a moment and then ran back to his house
ldquoFather fatherrdquo he yelled as he entered his house ldquoThe cemetery Come quickrdquo ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo the father asked ldquoNo time to explainrdquo the boy frantically panted ldquoFollow merdquo The boy and the father ran up the country road and stopped when they reached the cemetery They stood at the side of the road and listened for a few moments Then the father asked his son ldquowhatrsquos wrongrdquo
The son said ldquodo you hear that (he whispered)rdquo They both listened intently and heard the Scouts ldquoOne for me One for you One for me One for yourdquo
The boy then blurted out to his father ldquoThe devil and the God are dividing the soulsrdquo The father grinned but was silent A few moments later as the Scouts completed dividing out the nuts one Scout said to the other rdquo As soon as we get those two nuts down by the road wersquoll have them allrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 39Thoughts to Ponder
Cape Pine
Written by Krista Austin St Johnrsquos NLPictures taken by Krista Austin
My roots are on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in the tiny rural community of St Shottrsquos As a child I frequently heard older people talking very casually about encounters with ghosts both in St Shottrsquos and especially in neighbouring Cape Pine I emphasize the word ldquocasuallyrdquo because these ghost stories were not meant to frighten but to teach that there is but a thin veil between this world and the next and encounters with the other side should not scare you as such occurrences are simply the result of ldquosome poor soul in need of a prayerrdquo
The last weekend of September brought perfect weather for a road trip so my partner Mark and I took the opportunity to visit my family in St Shottrsquos As Mark had never been to Cape Pine we considered it a good excuse to do some off-road riding my Suzuki Vstrom and his Kawasaki Versys Cape Pine consists of a now-automated lighthouse and two houses that are vacant for most of the year Itrsquos the most southerly point in Newfoundland at about the same latitude as the northern
border of Italy Part of the ldquoGraveyard of the Atlanticrdquo the number of shipwrecks in the area in the early 19th Century led to the construction of the lighthouse in 1851
To get to Cape Pine you turn off the Irish Loop highway at St Shottrsquos and then travel along a gravel road for about 9km The road is in pretty good shape but loose in places When you reach Cape Pine yoursquore rewarded with spectacular scenery of barrens cliffs and ocean
After wandering around and taking some pictures we set off for the main road Things were going quite well until I heard a large rock hit the bottom of my bike Somehow I
instinctively pulled in the clutch and came to a stop It was only then that I realized that my bike was no longer running I turn the key off turn it back on put the bike in neutral and hit the starter Shersquos alive I hit the gear shift andhellipshe shut off ldquoWhat the amp$rdquo Mark instantly knew what had happened and his hunch was proven when he inspected the wire coming from the side stand Somehow the rock had cut the wire going to my side stand switch The problem I now had was that the bike thinks that the stand is down and cuts the power when the bike is shifted into gear Luckily for me Mark is a jack-of-all-trades and usually turns into McGyver when
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Continued on next Page
something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
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The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 42NL amp NB amp NS Events
ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
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Would You Trade Your Bike For Sneakers
By Julie Malette (Mumbles) 1st CAV Sicily Supporter
1st Canadian Army Veterans (CAV) Motorcycle Unit members parked their
bikes on September 22nd and donned their sneakers to take part in the 2013 Canadian Army Run Patrick St-Pierre (Border) of Sicily Unit Jean-Claude Tremblay (JC) of Paardeberg Unit and President Phil Fisher (Fish) of Regalbuto Unit took part in the half-marathon while President Trevor Luten (Trev) of Paardeberg Unit completed the 5k run
In total 22000 members of both the public and the military registered to take part in the run this year This was the largest run thus far and is the fastest growing race in Canada The Canadian Army Run started in 2008 with 7000 participants as a chance for
troops to thank Canadians for their support while allowing Canadians to thank those who have served us both home and abroad The military theme dominated with displays of tanks trucks tents and equipment with music provided by a military band Soldiers at the finish line hung 2013 Canadian Army Run dog tags around participantrsquos necks as a keep-sake of the event
Master Warrant Officer Rob Clarke spoke of the ldquopride and comradeship to military and public alike with emotions of seeing ill and injuredrdquo as last year 115 handicapped participants came out to run walk or roll Proceeds of the 2013 Canadian Army Run go to benefit Soldier On and the Military Family Fund This will assist past and present members of the military and their families cope with their disabilities and unforeseen needs
CAV members also offered support with style arriving on their bikes handing out drinks to the participants all while displaying
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 23Support Our Troops
Table of Contents
23 mdash Support Our Troops24 mdash Soldiers of Suicide - SOT25 mdash Accident Victims Remembered26 mdash Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events27 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events28 mdash Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events29 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events30 mdash Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events31 mdash LWC News amp ON Events32 mdash LWC News amp International News33 mdash New Products34 mdash ON Events35 mdash Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events36 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events37 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame38 mdash Motorcycle Hall of Fame39 mdash Thoughts to Ponder40 mdash NL News41 mdash NL News42 mdash NL amp NB amp NS Events43 mdash Faith amp Motorcycles
Continued on next Page
their bikes with pride behind their hydration station It was a great day to ride with friends attend a great event and help out for a good cause
Congratulations to our CAV runners Now hang up those sneakers and put those riding boots back on
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 24Soldiers of Suicide - SOT
Remember the Soldiers Remember the soldiers who died over thereIn Dieppe Vimy and PasschendaeleSt Julien Ypres and Hill 62 They gave their lives for me and for you
They fought for our country against tyrannyShedding their blood so we could be free Brave soldiers and sailors and airmen were they Giving their all in lands far away
Remember the sailors who sailed the great seasBattling u-boats unseen enemy Protecting our service folk going to warKeeping danger away from our shores
Remember the airmen who took to the skiesTo defend us from enemyrsquos wilesRemember the fliers whose aircraft went down Their sleeping bodies may nersquoer be found
Remember our service folk from World War IlWho fought great battles for me and youIn England North Africa France ItalyHolland and Belgium those countries freed
Remember the merchant men bringing suppliesOrsquoer treacherous waters to the alliesLike our armed forces they gave life and limb Our memory of them must never dim
And then off to Korea our servicemen wentMore war where bone guts and lives were spent Then came Cyprus Suez and the Middle East With United Nations searching for peace
In Afghanistan now they fight Taliban To help rebuild a strange foreign landStill some return dead injured and maimed Canadians giving their best once again Reason I am the son of a career Royal Canadian Army (Dental Corp) officer Lt Col Laurence C Cameron Dad served Canada from 1939 until his retirement in 1959 His tour of duty during WWII took him to England Scotland France Belgium North Africa Sicily and Ortona While serving Canada the dental corps also served the RCN and the RCAF Following WWII Dad served on HMCS Magnificent HMCS Cornwallis HMCS Stadacona HMCS Shearwater RCAF Beaverbank Canadian Artillery Base Camp Shilo among other sites Much of this time was obviously away from his family This poem honours Canadian service men and wom-en who have served and who continue to serve our country with bravery and the families at home who love and understand the reasons for having to be apart for ex-tended periods of time some until eternity Permisssion is granted to Veterans Affairs Canada to publish this work without rec-ompense to the author
Robert J Cameron -November 5 2009 72Halifax Nova Scotia
wwwveteransgcca
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ldquoThis life is what you make it No matter what youre going to mess up
sometimes its a universal truth But the good part is you get to decide
how youre going to mess it up Girls will be your friends - theyll act like it anyway
But just remember some come some go The ones that stay with you through
everything - theyre your true best friends Dont let go of them Also remember
sisters make the best friends in the world As for lovers well
theyll come and go too And baby I hate to say it
most of them - actually pretty much all of them are going to break your heart but you cant give up because if you
give up youll never find your soulmate Youll never find that half who makes you whole and that goes for everything Just
because you fail once doesnt mean youre gonna fail at
everything Keep trying hold on and always always always believe in yourself
because if you dont then who will sweetie So keep your head high
keep your chin up and most importantly keep smiling because lifes a beautiful thing and
theres so much to smile aboutrdquo
Marilyn Monroe
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 25Accident Victims Remembered
Do you ever sing
Phrases of songs spin off from random thoughts The meanings can be deep obscure melancholy hopeful
The lyrics haunt me follow me chase
me by day amp often play me to sleep at night
My world has always been ruled by melodyHow some do not Cannot seem to take lyrics to heart is a mystery to me how do they not feel the poignancy The laughter The heartache The passion
How can one not have renewed hope amp faith when the words amp tune resonate within your soul as if theyd be spoken to you by a loverOr one who would beOr once was
How can they not feel the music inside their chest amp notice their bodies move faster or slower
When you are by yourself amp on the road do not certain songs Plead for release Do you hum the verses you are not knowing amp Belt out the ones you do
Do you not notice the rhythm of the motor or the tires on the roadDo the passing cars or guardrails not
accentuate the beatDoes riding make you happy enough to singHave you forgotten howDoes it not make you smile
Just wonderingdo you ever sing Even just a little
LaterKate B
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 26Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events
Is it Time to Re-Tire
Did I mention that already Sorry this time Irsquom actually talking bike tires
After getting back from Red Wing this summer I decided to get some new tires The last set was installed in July 2011 and I had put 26000 km on them They were starting to show the miles and were getting a little too close to the wear bars Irsquove run tires too far before and thatrsquos never a safe thing to do So for the sake of a couple of thousand kilometers itrsquos not worth the risk of blowing a tire
But which tire to choose There are as manyopinions as to the proper tire to run as there are riders
Quite often over years of riding each rider will settle on a tire brand that they like to ride on and will stick with it However
what makes choosing a tire difficult is that every bike handles and ldquofeelsrdquo different on different tire brands So depending on the number of miles a rider covers each year will determine how often they have to buy new tires and how often they get to try a different manufacturerrsquos tire
For a few years there I was running through a set of tires every summer Thatrsquos a lot of riding but I sure was having a great time The upshot to this was that I got to try a couple of different tire brands on my bike
The first couple of sets were Dunlops and they were okay but I didnrsquot quite like the way the bike ldquofeltrdquo running on these It just didnrsquot quite hold the road as I thought it should and didnrsquot seem to hold corners well either
So then I tried a pair of Bridgestones and Irsquove got to tell you that ndash for my bike ndash that was the scariest set of tires Irsquove ever ridden on The bike actually felt scary with that set of tires It followed every crack or road snake that it could find making it wander and jerk
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 27Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Robertrsquos Aimless RamblingsOctober 2013 Newspaper
back and forth on the road and corners were even worse I couldnrsquot wait for that set of tires to wear out
After that I went looking for something a little better so I decided to try a set of Avon Venom X
The difference was incredible and immediate It was like these tires were designed for my bike
The bike ran smoother on the road tracked perfectly and cornered with a smoothness that Irsquod never felt before There was no more having to guess what the bike would do every time it hit a crack or bump in the road it now tracked perfectly true What a pleasure it was to ride It was like being on a brand new bike
So consequently Irsquove stuck with Avonrsquos for my bike and couldnrsquot be happier A lot of riders like their Metzeler tires you hear a lot of good things about them Irsquove been tempted to try a set but Irsquom happy with the way the bike runs on Avonrsquos so why mess with a good thing
I guess the bottom line in tires is find a tire that runs well for your bike and your riding style and enjoy your time out on the road
ldquoLife is like riding a bicycle To keep your balance you must keep movingrdquo
Albert Einstein
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 28Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Duncan and Dave M conquering the Dragon
JampJ MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET
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10 am ndash 3 pm135 Queen St Rodney ON
Located approx 35 mins from London and Chatham 1 hr from Windsor or Woodstock5 mins off Hwy 401 exit at Furnival Road
exit 129 Towards Rodney take a left at the crossroads Queens Line and Furnival Rd
Community Center is down on the left
VENDORS PLEASE CONTACT Fred Jennings at 519-864-1427 (calls only)
e-mail fcjenn5hotmailcom or fredjennsympaticoca
10x10 Spaces $40 Table Spaces $25 Set up time 8am-10am
Book early to save a spotGeneral Admission $5 Children under 12
Free with a parentFood and refreshments available
Proper Braking
I was asked recently by a friend who just purchased his first bike what is the most important safety tip you can give me I thought for a second and answered learning how to use your brakes He looked at me as if I were kidding him Whats to it he said ya just stomp and squeeze just like in your car
Thats the problem I said Too many riders believe that and coincidentally bikers crash way to often Youve all heard the story about the guy who had to lay er down because somebody pulled out in front of him
What that actually means is he panicked locked the rear tire and the bike slid on the ground and stopped when it hit the vehicle or just before it hit the vehicle In either case the rider crashed in an attempt to avoid a crash
Ninety percent of the time if the rider had braked properly in that situation he would never have struck the vehicle
So the question is how do I minimize my chances of crashing into something The answer is simple Practice emergency maximum braking But first theres a couple of things you need to know Number 1 The
front brake is 70 of your braking force Due to that fact you must put more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake If you happen to lock the front tire you must release it immediately then reapply it Squeeze the front brake dont grab it If you lock the rear tire dont release it If you do theres a good chance you will high side
With a motorcycle you can still steer when the rear tire is locked and sliding You must also remember that the motorcycle must be straight up when performing maximum braking This is not to say that you cant brake with the bike leaned over in a turn you can lightly brake with both brakes in that situation but maximum braking must be done with the bike straight up
The point is you must learn to modulate your brakes to keep from locking them and the only way to do that is to practice Keep repeating to yourself front brake front brake That will assist you in putting more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake
You should practice maximum braking from whatever speed you normally ride I guarantee your bike will react differently when braking hard at 80mph than at 30mph If you practice then in an emergency situation you
will revert to your training rather than dumb luck The only other alternative is to buy a bike with anti-lock brakes just remember even with anti-lock brakes the bike still has to be straight up to perform maximum braking
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 29Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Please tell ldquoMotormanrdquo Belt Drive Betty sent you to receive
your $500 discount
Till next month ride safe and get some practice in
A word of thanks to all the riders who have bought my Ride Like a Pro video and for all the positive reviews received I truly appreciate all the support and just remember always apply the techniques I show you in the video every single time you ride
You can call our toll free number and order the video with your mastercard or visa Dr Donna or myself will be happy to take your order You can order by calling 1-866-868-7433 It will be the best motorcycle accessory you can buy for you or a friend
You can also pick up my Ride Like a Pro Video at the following dealers in the Tampa Bay area BMW of Tampa Bay on Gunn Highway or Action Honda in Hudson Ride Safe
Copyright 2009 Jerry ldquoMotormanrdquo Palladinowwwridelikeaprocom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 30Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
2013 Ride for MS Thank You Riders
What a great ride It started out pretty gloomy but the rain held out Many thanks to all of those who bit the bullet and took a chance that it would stay clear and it did
Thanks to the Knights of Columbus - South Windsor for a fantastic buffet dinner Wayne Wilson amp James Ridout from the White Nights-EMS for being there in case we needed them
To all the sponsors and contributors for the beautiful door and auction prizes thank you And finally to the many volunteers who make this Ride for MS event possible Kathy Iacovone who won the 50 Plasma TV Congrats Kathy
The Top Fundraiser bringing in the most pledges this year was Mike Lucier The Top 3 Fundraisers that brought in the most pledges for the last 5 years are 1 Kathy Iacovone 2 Gail Lucier-Nantais and 3 Mile Lucier ~~ GREAT JOB ~~
The 5th Annual Ride for MS brought in over $8000 to be given to the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) to help subsidize the purchase of special equipment such as wheelchairs wheelchair batteries walkers and other equipment as needed by those in our community with MS
Shar Good - Lone Wolf Clubhouse
THOUSANDS OF BIKERS ROAR INTOWASHINGTON DC TO PROTEST
Two Million Bikers rally suited up to protest theMillions of Americans March Against Fear
Bikers opposing a Muslim rally took over Washington DC on the morning of September 11th Thousands of motorcyclists roared into the nationrsquos capital for the Two Million Bikers Rallymdashas the nation observed moments of silence to honor the victims of the 911 terror attacksmdashintent on drowning out an event originally titled the Million Muslim March The Million Muslim March changed its name to the Million American March Against Fear (MAMF) but that did not change the bikersrsquo minds
Authorities denied the accusations noting that permits are not needed to rally in the capital MAMF the rally opposed by the bikers began on the National Mall just after 12pmmdashright as the bikers began to circle the area With many streets surrounding the rally closed off to traffic the bikers were not able to get to the rally of their disdain
A historic event for solidarity of humanity to establish peace harmony and justice is how MAMF described their rally organized by the American Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC)
The riders did make their presence felt though with clusters of motorcycles circling the surrounding blocks as MAMFrsquos speakers and organizers tried to rally
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 31LWC News amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Explaining that American-Muslims lsquostand with America against terrorismrsquo speaker Ruby Sous said ldquowe want to stand here in solidarity with the American people against hate and violencerdquo Christian protestors who showed up to protest against the Muslim rallymdashin addition to the motorcycled masses shouted back lsquoyou picked the wrong dayrsquo Throughout all this motorcycles could be seen circling coursing and revving their way around the rally
Attendees tried to hold a moment of silence but all they heard were revving motorcyclesThough not quite as large as the name would suggest there were several thousand motorcyclists in attendance stretching at least one-third of a mile long as they rumbled down suburban highways according to reports
MAMF also did not exactly live up to its name with only a few dozen supporters showing up Several speakers also railed against conspiracy theories American soldiers in the Middle East and other fringe topics They were outnumbered by the throngs of park police and counter-demonstrators on hand according to reports
Chopper
NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE
October 2013 - - The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum amp Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2014 Hall of Fame and the 2014 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame
Individuals organizations and businesses considered for induction into the Hall of Fame will have made a positive and significant impact on motorcycling Individuals considered for the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will have made a significant impact through their work in grassroots rights efforts
The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors the men and women who have dedicated much of their lives to improving promoting and advancing our great sport and lifestyle
The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the sacrifices individuals across the nation and world have made to protect the rights of motorcyclists through their efforts in the political arena and in grassroots
motorcyclists rights organizations Anyone who knows of a deserving individual can help the museum recognize these exceptional and deserving people by sending in a nomination
Nomination forms must be accompanied by credentials which explain why an individual should be considered for induction Please keep in mind that while their achievements may be outstanding not everyone knows it A comprehensive overview of their accomplishments is necessary to make an informed and educated decision Biographical info newspaper articles historical documents etc may be submitted Credentials should be no longer than five pages long including nomination form
Anyone interested in submitting a nomination form can download the Hall of Fame Nomination form online at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-manager14-Nomination-Formdoc
The Freedom Fighters nomination form is available at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-managerFFHoF-Nomination-Formdoc or you can request a nomination form by phoning the Museum 6053472001 or emailing infosturgismuseumcom
Nominations must be received by the Museum no later than January 10 2014 Individuals chosen for induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will be honored at the annual induction breakfast ceremony on Wednesday August 6 2014
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 32LWC News amp International News
Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags - Pro Riders Marketing Press
Announcement
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper HouseGTO Stretched SaddlebagsRetail $99595
Philadelphia PA - Just outside the ldquocity of brotherly loverdquo is a business that is so cool it
canrsquot be described within the confines of this press release You will have to go to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom to see what I mean
Here we are introducing a new division of the company which is the ldquoFiberglass Manufacturing Divisionrdquo
The first parts to come of the line are the Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags American made super strong and with top flight construction they fit like a glove on any
1993-2013 Harley Davidson Bagger model They are available with exhaust cutouts on both sides one side or none at all depending on your exhaust system
Stretched with a cool speedline design to make even a stock bagger pop with that custom look Shown painted
Dealer and distributor programs are available For further details contact Joe Distefano at proridersmarketingsbcglobalnet P-319-389-0798 or F-866-205-2422For retail sales got to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom
To see these cool bags many great custom bikes and meet Johnny Mac in person while in Daytona at Biketoberfest go to the Strip Club Choppers RoadHousesee below
About Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House is a house of services We specialize in fiberglass products ground up custom motorcycle builds and more Our 47000 sq ft building contains our fabrication area showroom fiberglass production area and 2500 sq ft photo video studio (Elite Studios) we create amp maintain our own websites in house In addition we provide creative services work (photoshop photography) etc Founded in 1999 we have grown through the years from a garage builder to a full service
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 33New Products
Continued on next Page
Above Johnny Mac with raw set of GTO Bags as seen at the Indian Larry Block party
The Christmas Motorcycle Show (CMS) is the YEAR END Motorcycle Show for the Motorcycle Rider A place that you can buy gifts for your hard to buy for Rider
We have something for everyone at CMS with all the latest in the motorcycle industry from motorcycles to appeal to gifts to motorcycle art and First Nations art as well
Each booth will have sale items on hand while they last You will see custom bikes along with best in street bikes competing for cash prizes
See race bikes and talk to racers If you are looking to join a riders group CMS is the place to be this Remembrance Day weekend We will have cash prizes for the Best in Show in Best Christmas Decorated Bike ldquoBest Custom Bikerdquo Best Overseas Custom Best Motorcycle Artrdquo Best Scooter and Best Vintage with a tribute to theldquo Isle Of Man We will also have a Swap Meet on Sunday
For the cultural rider and passenger we will have a Motorcycle ARTSHOW where we will have arts and crafts made by riders for riders We will also have a First Nations Arts and cultural display and sale as wellThe National ldquoThank You Veterans Toy Driverdquo is a way for the motorcycling community
get involved in a program that helps military families at Christmas Our organisation associated groups and you can and will gather and distribute toys for our veterans families at bases across Canada (as far as our toy donations last)
This is not a hand out but a way for Riders to say to our soldiers and especially their families that we appreciate everything they go through to keep their family unit together If we can help by supplying a present or two under the Christmas Tree this year and make a kid happy at Christmashellipwhy not
How can you help You can get involved by mailing an unwrapped gift for a kid from 6 months old to 16 years old to the address on our website If you can talk to your friends andor group and get a few toys together that would be great As you know CASH is king and if you can make a cash donation for the truck and fuel to deliver the toys to bases across Canada that would be very helpful If you cannot make it to the show and would like to help anyway please go to our PayPal account and donate the price of admission of $15+ into the show AS A DONATION for the cause at friendsofveteranscom Or please contact our office at fovcanadagmailcom
facility within a creative environment we excel and our customers are 100 satisfied Location915 Ray AvenueCroydon Pa 19021267-878-9046 GM Jack Mcintyrecell 610-636-5848jackbikerpicsorg As always your continued support of our clients and Pro Riders Marketing is sincerely appreciated
If you need further information to facilitate use of this PR or for any reason please feel free to contact me anytime 247
Thank you again for your continued support
Best Regards Joe Distefano wwwproridersmarketingcom Pro Riders Marketing Promotional Productswwwprmpromocom phone 319-389-0798 fax 866-205-2422proridersmarketingsbc-globalnet
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 34New Products amp ON Events
Folks yesterday Wounded Warriors Canada launched a very exciting innovative event The WWC Battlefield Bike Ride 2014 will raise funds for PTSD service animal programs The ride will last 5 - 15 June Juno Beach - Vimy
Commencing on the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings This ride will be a bucket list experience not only will we cycle in our forefathers footsteps we will take in all that rural France has to offer Frankly I am getting tired of hearing that Vets are paying upwards to $25k for a service dog To my mind some of the folks that supply dogs are war profiteers We do not charge a thin dime to any Vet in need of this great tool to fight the demons of PTSD
The need is great as we all know Now before we digress into VAC should pay for them You are right That said we need to prove it works this will take time In the interim we need to help those that need this type of help I would ask that you go to our web site wwwwoundedwarriorsca for details etc
Please consider joining us in an incredible journey You will find the ask is modest and quite doable no matter if you fundraise or pay it all yourself or a combination of both Raised fund are tax deductible Finally please forward to all your FB friends We are looking for 200 riders to ride for the 158 fallen Honour the fallen help the living
Wayne JohnstonFounderWounded Warriors Canada
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 35Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events
DAVE SEHL TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the seventh member of the class of 2013 Dave Sehl will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
First in Canada as a privateer and then in the US on the Harley-Davidson factory team for a few shining years Dave Sehl ruled the half-mile dirt tracks like few others
Daversquos first success came in ice racing in 1966 when he won the CMA junior 500 national championship In lsquo67 he was Canadarsquos top half-mile dirt track competitor in
the senior class repeating the win in lsquo68 as an expert He topped that in 1969 winning on the ice again as an expert and taking the CMA No 1 plate in dirt track
An AMA national victory in 1970 provided Dave with a huge boost and three weeks later Dave won again this time another half-mile in Columbus Ohio He was on a roll and over a five-year spell he won Louisville three times ldquoIt was a nice trackrdquo he says in retrospect ldquoBig and smooth and nobody got in your wayrdquo Over a five-year span Dave was on the Louisville podium all five times
Perseverance and talent were rewarded and
in 1971 Dave placed fifth overall in AMA standings-his best year At the same time his dominance of Canadian racing continued and Dave took the CMA championships in 250 and 750 cc half-mile dirt track in 1970 and lsquo73
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 36Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC)
Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
DON HADDOW TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the sixth member of the class of 2013 Don Haddow will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
Don Haddow credits his lifelong passion for motorsports to a childhood Christmas present from an aunt ldquoThrills of the Speedwayrdquo This led to a life-long love for riding and racing with much success
At the age of 26 Don bought a new Triumph T100R and was rewarded with the 1957 Canadian championship in the expert class at Harewood Acres near Jarvis Ont A few
weeks later he placed second in the 25-lap final of the BEMC Indian Summer Trophy Races These wins launched Donrsquos career
Late in the season in 1961 Don rode Oscar Liebmannrsquos hand-built BMW Rennsport special at Harewood and narrowly beat Al Johnson on a Norton Manx to win the Indian Summer Trophy Race
In 1962 Don received a first class award in the Canadian winter rally and competed in sports car hillclimbs in the legendary Jordan Special a home-built car with alcohol-fuelled Vincent engine It was invariably the fastest machine on the hill regularly defeated Ludwig Heimrath in his Porsches and still holds the hill records at Hockley Valley and Rattlesnake Point
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and
ldquoFinish each day and be done with it You have done what you could
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in forget them as soon as you can Tomorrow is a new day You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be
encumbered with your old nonsenserdquo
Ralph Waldo Emerson
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 37Motorcycle Hall of Fame
Continued on next Page
promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in To-ronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motor-cyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
GEORGE PEPPER TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE HALL
OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to honour pioneering motorcycle racer George Pepper as an Historical Inductee at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga
Ontario
George Pepper was the pride of Belleville Ont and one of Canadarsquos most naturally talented motorcycle racers of the prewar era He was an exceptional rider with successes in Canada the United States and England With the outbreak of the Second World War he became a pilot in the Royal Air Force and was decorated for bravery before his life was cut short by a plane crash on a test flight in 1942
In 1936 George rocketed to fame when his home town hosted its first road race through the streets the Canadian championship 200 held in Belleville It drew 35 entries from star riders such as Madison Sale Bruce Venier and Tony Miller from Toronto Bob Sparks and Elwood Stillwell from Windsor and Americans Babe Tancrede and Ben Campanale on factory-backed Harley-Davidsons Nearly all the Canadian entrants rode British makes such as BSA Norton and Rudge The starter was Toronto motorcycle dealer Percy McBride and a crowd estimated at 20000 lined the streets to watch
Georgersquos abilities were soon noticed abroad and he and several Canadian racers were persuaded to compete in the English speedway leagues Racingrsquos popularity in England dwarfed the Belleville crowds drawing up to 60000 spectators in an evening
When war was declared in September 1939 George immediately enlisted working first in a factory building Spitfire aircraft and in September 1941 becoming a commissioned pilot in the Royal Air Force He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross but only weeks
later on Nov 17 1942 he and his crew were all killed during a daylight test flight in which the plane went into a spin from which it could not recover His ashes were returned to Canada and buried in the Belleville cemetery
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 38Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The Trucker
A trucker came into a truck stop cafeacute and placed his order He said lsquoI want three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boardsrsquo
The brand new blonde waitress not wanting to appear stupid went to the kitchen and said to the cook lsquoThis guy out there just ordered three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards What does he think this place is an auto parts storersquo
lsquoNorsquo the cook said lsquoThree flat tires mean three pancakes a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up and running boards are 2 slices of crisp bacon
lsquoOh OKrsquo said the blonde She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer
The trucker asked lsquoWhat are the beans for Blondiersquo
lsquoShe replied lsquoI thought while you were waiting for the flat tires headlights and running boards you might as well gas up
Two Nuts
Two boy scouts went on a nature hike in the hills picking hickory nuts along the way They soon filled their small pails and started to fill their pants and shirt pockets When they could hold no more nuts they started down the country road until they came across a cemetery One of the boys decided that would be a good place to stop and divide up the nuts
The two boys sat in the shade of a large oak tree and unloaded their pockets and buckets dumping all of the nuts in a large pile In the process two of the nuts rolled down near the road The boys then proceeded to divide up the nuts ldquoOne for you One for me One for you One for merdquo
As they were dividing the nuts another boy walking by the cemetery happened to hear them He looked into the cemetery but could not see the boys because they were hidden by the tree He hesitated a moment and then ran back to his house
ldquoFather fatherrdquo he yelled as he entered his house ldquoThe cemetery Come quickrdquo ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo the father asked ldquoNo time to explainrdquo the boy frantically panted ldquoFollow merdquo The boy and the father ran up the country road and stopped when they reached the cemetery They stood at the side of the road and listened for a few moments Then the father asked his son ldquowhatrsquos wrongrdquo
The son said ldquodo you hear that (he whispered)rdquo They both listened intently and heard the Scouts ldquoOne for me One for you One for me One for yourdquo
The boy then blurted out to his father ldquoThe devil and the God are dividing the soulsrdquo The father grinned but was silent A few moments later as the Scouts completed dividing out the nuts one Scout said to the other rdquo As soon as we get those two nuts down by the road wersquoll have them allrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 39Thoughts to Ponder
Cape Pine
Written by Krista Austin St Johnrsquos NLPictures taken by Krista Austin
My roots are on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in the tiny rural community of St Shottrsquos As a child I frequently heard older people talking very casually about encounters with ghosts both in St Shottrsquos and especially in neighbouring Cape Pine I emphasize the word ldquocasuallyrdquo because these ghost stories were not meant to frighten but to teach that there is but a thin veil between this world and the next and encounters with the other side should not scare you as such occurrences are simply the result of ldquosome poor soul in need of a prayerrdquo
The last weekend of September brought perfect weather for a road trip so my partner Mark and I took the opportunity to visit my family in St Shottrsquos As Mark had never been to Cape Pine we considered it a good excuse to do some off-road riding my Suzuki Vstrom and his Kawasaki Versys Cape Pine consists of a now-automated lighthouse and two houses that are vacant for most of the year Itrsquos the most southerly point in Newfoundland at about the same latitude as the northern
border of Italy Part of the ldquoGraveyard of the Atlanticrdquo the number of shipwrecks in the area in the early 19th Century led to the construction of the lighthouse in 1851
To get to Cape Pine you turn off the Irish Loop highway at St Shottrsquos and then travel along a gravel road for about 9km The road is in pretty good shape but loose in places When you reach Cape Pine yoursquore rewarded with spectacular scenery of barrens cliffs and ocean
After wandering around and taking some pictures we set off for the main road Things were going quite well until I heard a large rock hit the bottom of my bike Somehow I
instinctively pulled in the clutch and came to a stop It was only then that I realized that my bike was no longer running I turn the key off turn it back on put the bike in neutral and hit the starter Shersquos alive I hit the gear shift andhellipshe shut off ldquoWhat the amp$rdquo Mark instantly knew what had happened and his hunch was proven when he inspected the wire coming from the side stand Somehow the rock had cut the wire going to my side stand switch The problem I now had was that the bike thinks that the stand is down and cuts the power when the bike is shifted into gear Luckily for me Mark is a jack-of-all-trades and usually turns into McGyver when
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Continued on next Page
something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 41NL News
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 42NL amp NB amp NS Events
ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 43Faith amp Motorcycles
- Conga amp BC Events
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their bikes with pride behind their hydration station It was a great day to ride with friends attend a great event and help out for a good cause
Congratulations to our CAV runners Now hang up those sneakers and put those riding boots back on
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 24Soldiers of Suicide - SOT
Remember the Soldiers Remember the soldiers who died over thereIn Dieppe Vimy and PasschendaeleSt Julien Ypres and Hill 62 They gave their lives for me and for you
They fought for our country against tyrannyShedding their blood so we could be free Brave soldiers and sailors and airmen were they Giving their all in lands far away
Remember the sailors who sailed the great seasBattling u-boats unseen enemy Protecting our service folk going to warKeeping danger away from our shores
Remember the airmen who took to the skiesTo defend us from enemyrsquos wilesRemember the fliers whose aircraft went down Their sleeping bodies may nersquoer be found
Remember our service folk from World War IlWho fought great battles for me and youIn England North Africa France ItalyHolland and Belgium those countries freed
Remember the merchant men bringing suppliesOrsquoer treacherous waters to the alliesLike our armed forces they gave life and limb Our memory of them must never dim
And then off to Korea our servicemen wentMore war where bone guts and lives were spent Then came Cyprus Suez and the Middle East With United Nations searching for peace
In Afghanistan now they fight Taliban To help rebuild a strange foreign landStill some return dead injured and maimed Canadians giving their best once again Reason I am the son of a career Royal Canadian Army (Dental Corp) officer Lt Col Laurence C Cameron Dad served Canada from 1939 until his retirement in 1959 His tour of duty during WWII took him to England Scotland France Belgium North Africa Sicily and Ortona While serving Canada the dental corps also served the RCN and the RCAF Following WWII Dad served on HMCS Magnificent HMCS Cornwallis HMCS Stadacona HMCS Shearwater RCAF Beaverbank Canadian Artillery Base Camp Shilo among other sites Much of this time was obviously away from his family This poem honours Canadian service men and wom-en who have served and who continue to serve our country with bravery and the families at home who love and understand the reasons for having to be apart for ex-tended periods of time some until eternity Permisssion is granted to Veterans Affairs Canada to publish this work without rec-ompense to the author
Robert J Cameron -November 5 2009 72Halifax Nova Scotia
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ldquoThis life is what you make it No matter what youre going to mess up
sometimes its a universal truth But the good part is you get to decide
how youre going to mess it up Girls will be your friends - theyll act like it anyway
But just remember some come some go The ones that stay with you through
everything - theyre your true best friends Dont let go of them Also remember
sisters make the best friends in the world As for lovers well
theyll come and go too And baby I hate to say it
most of them - actually pretty much all of them are going to break your heart but you cant give up because if you
give up youll never find your soulmate Youll never find that half who makes you whole and that goes for everything Just
because you fail once doesnt mean youre gonna fail at
everything Keep trying hold on and always always always believe in yourself
because if you dont then who will sweetie So keep your head high
keep your chin up and most importantly keep smiling because lifes a beautiful thing and
theres so much to smile aboutrdquo
Marilyn Monroe
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 25Accident Victims Remembered
Do you ever sing
Phrases of songs spin off from random thoughts The meanings can be deep obscure melancholy hopeful
The lyrics haunt me follow me chase
me by day amp often play me to sleep at night
My world has always been ruled by melodyHow some do not Cannot seem to take lyrics to heart is a mystery to me how do they not feel the poignancy The laughter The heartache The passion
How can one not have renewed hope amp faith when the words amp tune resonate within your soul as if theyd be spoken to you by a loverOr one who would beOr once was
How can they not feel the music inside their chest amp notice their bodies move faster or slower
When you are by yourself amp on the road do not certain songs Plead for release Do you hum the verses you are not knowing amp Belt out the ones you do
Do you not notice the rhythm of the motor or the tires on the roadDo the passing cars or guardrails not
accentuate the beatDoes riding make you happy enough to singHave you forgotten howDoes it not make you smile
Just wonderingdo you ever sing Even just a little
LaterKate B
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 26Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events
Is it Time to Re-Tire
Did I mention that already Sorry this time Irsquom actually talking bike tires
After getting back from Red Wing this summer I decided to get some new tires The last set was installed in July 2011 and I had put 26000 km on them They were starting to show the miles and were getting a little too close to the wear bars Irsquove run tires too far before and thatrsquos never a safe thing to do So for the sake of a couple of thousand kilometers itrsquos not worth the risk of blowing a tire
But which tire to choose There are as manyopinions as to the proper tire to run as there are riders
Quite often over years of riding each rider will settle on a tire brand that they like to ride on and will stick with it However
what makes choosing a tire difficult is that every bike handles and ldquofeelsrdquo different on different tire brands So depending on the number of miles a rider covers each year will determine how often they have to buy new tires and how often they get to try a different manufacturerrsquos tire
For a few years there I was running through a set of tires every summer Thatrsquos a lot of riding but I sure was having a great time The upshot to this was that I got to try a couple of different tire brands on my bike
The first couple of sets were Dunlops and they were okay but I didnrsquot quite like the way the bike ldquofeltrdquo running on these It just didnrsquot quite hold the road as I thought it should and didnrsquot seem to hold corners well either
So then I tried a pair of Bridgestones and Irsquove got to tell you that ndash for my bike ndash that was the scariest set of tires Irsquove ever ridden on The bike actually felt scary with that set of tires It followed every crack or road snake that it could find making it wander and jerk
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 27Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Robertrsquos Aimless RamblingsOctober 2013 Newspaper
back and forth on the road and corners were even worse I couldnrsquot wait for that set of tires to wear out
After that I went looking for something a little better so I decided to try a set of Avon Venom X
The difference was incredible and immediate It was like these tires were designed for my bike
The bike ran smoother on the road tracked perfectly and cornered with a smoothness that Irsquod never felt before There was no more having to guess what the bike would do every time it hit a crack or bump in the road it now tracked perfectly true What a pleasure it was to ride It was like being on a brand new bike
So consequently Irsquove stuck with Avonrsquos for my bike and couldnrsquot be happier A lot of riders like their Metzeler tires you hear a lot of good things about them Irsquove been tempted to try a set but Irsquom happy with the way the bike runs on Avonrsquos so why mess with a good thing
I guess the bottom line in tires is find a tire that runs well for your bike and your riding style and enjoy your time out on the road
ldquoLife is like riding a bicycle To keep your balance you must keep movingrdquo
Albert Einstein
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 28Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Duncan and Dave M conquering the Dragon
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Community Center is down on the left
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Proper Braking
I was asked recently by a friend who just purchased his first bike what is the most important safety tip you can give me I thought for a second and answered learning how to use your brakes He looked at me as if I were kidding him Whats to it he said ya just stomp and squeeze just like in your car
Thats the problem I said Too many riders believe that and coincidentally bikers crash way to often Youve all heard the story about the guy who had to lay er down because somebody pulled out in front of him
What that actually means is he panicked locked the rear tire and the bike slid on the ground and stopped when it hit the vehicle or just before it hit the vehicle In either case the rider crashed in an attempt to avoid a crash
Ninety percent of the time if the rider had braked properly in that situation he would never have struck the vehicle
So the question is how do I minimize my chances of crashing into something The answer is simple Practice emergency maximum braking But first theres a couple of things you need to know Number 1 The
front brake is 70 of your braking force Due to that fact you must put more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake If you happen to lock the front tire you must release it immediately then reapply it Squeeze the front brake dont grab it If you lock the rear tire dont release it If you do theres a good chance you will high side
With a motorcycle you can still steer when the rear tire is locked and sliding You must also remember that the motorcycle must be straight up when performing maximum braking This is not to say that you cant brake with the bike leaned over in a turn you can lightly brake with both brakes in that situation but maximum braking must be done with the bike straight up
The point is you must learn to modulate your brakes to keep from locking them and the only way to do that is to practice Keep repeating to yourself front brake front brake That will assist you in putting more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake
You should practice maximum braking from whatever speed you normally ride I guarantee your bike will react differently when braking hard at 80mph than at 30mph If you practice then in an emergency situation you
will revert to your training rather than dumb luck The only other alternative is to buy a bike with anti-lock brakes just remember even with anti-lock brakes the bike still has to be straight up to perform maximum braking
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 29Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Please tell ldquoMotormanrdquo Belt Drive Betty sent you to receive
your $500 discount
Till next month ride safe and get some practice in
A word of thanks to all the riders who have bought my Ride Like a Pro video and for all the positive reviews received I truly appreciate all the support and just remember always apply the techniques I show you in the video every single time you ride
You can call our toll free number and order the video with your mastercard or visa Dr Donna or myself will be happy to take your order You can order by calling 1-866-868-7433 It will be the best motorcycle accessory you can buy for you or a friend
You can also pick up my Ride Like a Pro Video at the following dealers in the Tampa Bay area BMW of Tampa Bay on Gunn Highway or Action Honda in Hudson Ride Safe
Copyright 2009 Jerry ldquoMotormanrdquo Palladinowwwridelikeaprocom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 30Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
2013 Ride for MS Thank You Riders
What a great ride It started out pretty gloomy but the rain held out Many thanks to all of those who bit the bullet and took a chance that it would stay clear and it did
Thanks to the Knights of Columbus - South Windsor for a fantastic buffet dinner Wayne Wilson amp James Ridout from the White Nights-EMS for being there in case we needed them
To all the sponsors and contributors for the beautiful door and auction prizes thank you And finally to the many volunteers who make this Ride for MS event possible Kathy Iacovone who won the 50 Plasma TV Congrats Kathy
The Top Fundraiser bringing in the most pledges this year was Mike Lucier The Top 3 Fundraisers that brought in the most pledges for the last 5 years are 1 Kathy Iacovone 2 Gail Lucier-Nantais and 3 Mile Lucier ~~ GREAT JOB ~~
The 5th Annual Ride for MS brought in over $8000 to be given to the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) to help subsidize the purchase of special equipment such as wheelchairs wheelchair batteries walkers and other equipment as needed by those in our community with MS
Shar Good - Lone Wolf Clubhouse
THOUSANDS OF BIKERS ROAR INTOWASHINGTON DC TO PROTEST
Two Million Bikers rally suited up to protest theMillions of Americans March Against Fear
Bikers opposing a Muslim rally took over Washington DC on the morning of September 11th Thousands of motorcyclists roared into the nationrsquos capital for the Two Million Bikers Rallymdashas the nation observed moments of silence to honor the victims of the 911 terror attacksmdashintent on drowning out an event originally titled the Million Muslim March The Million Muslim March changed its name to the Million American March Against Fear (MAMF) but that did not change the bikersrsquo minds
Authorities denied the accusations noting that permits are not needed to rally in the capital MAMF the rally opposed by the bikers began on the National Mall just after 12pmmdashright as the bikers began to circle the area With many streets surrounding the rally closed off to traffic the bikers were not able to get to the rally of their disdain
A historic event for solidarity of humanity to establish peace harmony and justice is how MAMF described their rally organized by the American Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC)
The riders did make their presence felt though with clusters of motorcycles circling the surrounding blocks as MAMFrsquos speakers and organizers tried to rally
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 31LWC News amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Explaining that American-Muslims lsquostand with America against terrorismrsquo speaker Ruby Sous said ldquowe want to stand here in solidarity with the American people against hate and violencerdquo Christian protestors who showed up to protest against the Muslim rallymdashin addition to the motorcycled masses shouted back lsquoyou picked the wrong dayrsquo Throughout all this motorcycles could be seen circling coursing and revving their way around the rally
Attendees tried to hold a moment of silence but all they heard were revving motorcyclesThough not quite as large as the name would suggest there were several thousand motorcyclists in attendance stretching at least one-third of a mile long as they rumbled down suburban highways according to reports
MAMF also did not exactly live up to its name with only a few dozen supporters showing up Several speakers also railed against conspiracy theories American soldiers in the Middle East and other fringe topics They were outnumbered by the throngs of park police and counter-demonstrators on hand according to reports
Chopper
NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE
October 2013 - - The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum amp Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2014 Hall of Fame and the 2014 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame
Individuals organizations and businesses considered for induction into the Hall of Fame will have made a positive and significant impact on motorcycling Individuals considered for the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will have made a significant impact through their work in grassroots rights efforts
The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors the men and women who have dedicated much of their lives to improving promoting and advancing our great sport and lifestyle
The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the sacrifices individuals across the nation and world have made to protect the rights of motorcyclists through their efforts in the political arena and in grassroots
motorcyclists rights organizations Anyone who knows of a deserving individual can help the museum recognize these exceptional and deserving people by sending in a nomination
Nomination forms must be accompanied by credentials which explain why an individual should be considered for induction Please keep in mind that while their achievements may be outstanding not everyone knows it A comprehensive overview of their accomplishments is necessary to make an informed and educated decision Biographical info newspaper articles historical documents etc may be submitted Credentials should be no longer than five pages long including nomination form
Anyone interested in submitting a nomination form can download the Hall of Fame Nomination form online at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-manager14-Nomination-Formdoc
The Freedom Fighters nomination form is available at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-managerFFHoF-Nomination-Formdoc or you can request a nomination form by phoning the Museum 6053472001 or emailing infosturgismuseumcom
Nominations must be received by the Museum no later than January 10 2014 Individuals chosen for induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will be honored at the annual induction breakfast ceremony on Wednesday August 6 2014
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 32LWC News amp International News
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Philadelphia PA - Just outside the ldquocity of brotherly loverdquo is a business that is so cool it
canrsquot be described within the confines of this press release You will have to go to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom to see what I mean
Here we are introducing a new division of the company which is the ldquoFiberglass Manufacturing Divisionrdquo
The first parts to come of the line are the Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags American made super strong and with top flight construction they fit like a glove on any
1993-2013 Harley Davidson Bagger model They are available with exhaust cutouts on both sides one side or none at all depending on your exhaust system
Stretched with a cool speedline design to make even a stock bagger pop with that custom look Shown painted
Dealer and distributor programs are available For further details contact Joe Distefano at proridersmarketingsbcglobalnet P-319-389-0798 or F-866-205-2422For retail sales got to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom
To see these cool bags many great custom bikes and meet Johnny Mac in person while in Daytona at Biketoberfest go to the Strip Club Choppers RoadHousesee below
About Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House is a house of services We specialize in fiberglass products ground up custom motorcycle builds and more Our 47000 sq ft building contains our fabrication area showroom fiberglass production area and 2500 sq ft photo video studio (Elite Studios) we create amp maintain our own websites in house In addition we provide creative services work (photoshop photography) etc Founded in 1999 we have grown through the years from a garage builder to a full service
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Continued on next Page
Above Johnny Mac with raw set of GTO Bags as seen at the Indian Larry Block party
The Christmas Motorcycle Show (CMS) is the YEAR END Motorcycle Show for the Motorcycle Rider A place that you can buy gifts for your hard to buy for Rider
We have something for everyone at CMS with all the latest in the motorcycle industry from motorcycles to appeal to gifts to motorcycle art and First Nations art as well
Each booth will have sale items on hand while they last You will see custom bikes along with best in street bikes competing for cash prizes
See race bikes and talk to racers If you are looking to join a riders group CMS is the place to be this Remembrance Day weekend We will have cash prizes for the Best in Show in Best Christmas Decorated Bike ldquoBest Custom Bikerdquo Best Overseas Custom Best Motorcycle Artrdquo Best Scooter and Best Vintage with a tribute to theldquo Isle Of Man We will also have a Swap Meet on Sunday
For the cultural rider and passenger we will have a Motorcycle ARTSHOW where we will have arts and crafts made by riders for riders We will also have a First Nations Arts and cultural display and sale as wellThe National ldquoThank You Veterans Toy Driverdquo is a way for the motorcycling community
get involved in a program that helps military families at Christmas Our organisation associated groups and you can and will gather and distribute toys for our veterans families at bases across Canada (as far as our toy donations last)
This is not a hand out but a way for Riders to say to our soldiers and especially their families that we appreciate everything they go through to keep their family unit together If we can help by supplying a present or two under the Christmas Tree this year and make a kid happy at Christmashellipwhy not
How can you help You can get involved by mailing an unwrapped gift for a kid from 6 months old to 16 years old to the address on our website If you can talk to your friends andor group and get a few toys together that would be great As you know CASH is king and if you can make a cash donation for the truck and fuel to deliver the toys to bases across Canada that would be very helpful If you cannot make it to the show and would like to help anyway please go to our PayPal account and donate the price of admission of $15+ into the show AS A DONATION for the cause at friendsofveteranscom Or please contact our office at fovcanadagmailcom
facility within a creative environment we excel and our customers are 100 satisfied Location915 Ray AvenueCroydon Pa 19021267-878-9046 GM Jack Mcintyrecell 610-636-5848jackbikerpicsorg As always your continued support of our clients and Pro Riders Marketing is sincerely appreciated
If you need further information to facilitate use of this PR or for any reason please feel free to contact me anytime 247
Thank you again for your continued support
Best Regards Joe Distefano wwwproridersmarketingcom Pro Riders Marketing Promotional Productswwwprmpromocom phone 319-389-0798 fax 866-205-2422proridersmarketingsbc-globalnet
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 34New Products amp ON Events
Folks yesterday Wounded Warriors Canada launched a very exciting innovative event The WWC Battlefield Bike Ride 2014 will raise funds for PTSD service animal programs The ride will last 5 - 15 June Juno Beach - Vimy
Commencing on the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings This ride will be a bucket list experience not only will we cycle in our forefathers footsteps we will take in all that rural France has to offer Frankly I am getting tired of hearing that Vets are paying upwards to $25k for a service dog To my mind some of the folks that supply dogs are war profiteers We do not charge a thin dime to any Vet in need of this great tool to fight the demons of PTSD
The need is great as we all know Now before we digress into VAC should pay for them You are right That said we need to prove it works this will take time In the interim we need to help those that need this type of help I would ask that you go to our web site wwwwoundedwarriorsca for details etc
Please consider joining us in an incredible journey You will find the ask is modest and quite doable no matter if you fundraise or pay it all yourself or a combination of both Raised fund are tax deductible Finally please forward to all your FB friends We are looking for 200 riders to ride for the 158 fallen Honour the fallen help the living
Wayne JohnstonFounderWounded Warriors Canada
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DAVE SEHL TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the seventh member of the class of 2013 Dave Sehl will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
First in Canada as a privateer and then in the US on the Harley-Davidson factory team for a few shining years Dave Sehl ruled the half-mile dirt tracks like few others
Daversquos first success came in ice racing in 1966 when he won the CMA junior 500 national championship In lsquo67 he was Canadarsquos top half-mile dirt track competitor in
the senior class repeating the win in lsquo68 as an expert He topped that in 1969 winning on the ice again as an expert and taking the CMA No 1 plate in dirt track
An AMA national victory in 1970 provided Dave with a huge boost and three weeks later Dave won again this time another half-mile in Columbus Ohio He was on a roll and over a five-year spell he won Louisville three times ldquoIt was a nice trackrdquo he says in retrospect ldquoBig and smooth and nobody got in your wayrdquo Over a five-year span Dave was on the Louisville podium all five times
Perseverance and talent were rewarded and
in 1971 Dave placed fifth overall in AMA standings-his best year At the same time his dominance of Canadian racing continued and Dave took the CMA championships in 250 and 750 cc half-mile dirt track in 1970 and lsquo73
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International
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Continued on next Page
Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC)
Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
DON HADDOW TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the sixth member of the class of 2013 Don Haddow will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
Don Haddow credits his lifelong passion for motorsports to a childhood Christmas present from an aunt ldquoThrills of the Speedwayrdquo This led to a life-long love for riding and racing with much success
At the age of 26 Don bought a new Triumph T100R and was rewarded with the 1957 Canadian championship in the expert class at Harewood Acres near Jarvis Ont A few
weeks later he placed second in the 25-lap final of the BEMC Indian Summer Trophy Races These wins launched Donrsquos career
Late in the season in 1961 Don rode Oscar Liebmannrsquos hand-built BMW Rennsport special at Harewood and narrowly beat Al Johnson on a Norton Manx to win the Indian Summer Trophy Race
In 1962 Don received a first class award in the Canadian winter rally and competed in sports car hillclimbs in the legendary Jordan Special a home-built car with alcohol-fuelled Vincent engine It was invariably the fastest machine on the hill regularly defeated Ludwig Heimrath in his Porsches and still holds the hill records at Hockley Valley and Rattlesnake Point
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and
ldquoFinish each day and be done with it You have done what you could
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in forget them as soon as you can Tomorrow is a new day You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be
encumbered with your old nonsenserdquo
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Continued on next Page
promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in To-ronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motor-cyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
GEORGE PEPPER TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE HALL
OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to honour pioneering motorcycle racer George Pepper as an Historical Inductee at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga
Ontario
George Pepper was the pride of Belleville Ont and one of Canadarsquos most naturally talented motorcycle racers of the prewar era He was an exceptional rider with successes in Canada the United States and England With the outbreak of the Second World War he became a pilot in the Royal Air Force and was decorated for bravery before his life was cut short by a plane crash on a test flight in 1942
In 1936 George rocketed to fame when his home town hosted its first road race through the streets the Canadian championship 200 held in Belleville It drew 35 entries from star riders such as Madison Sale Bruce Venier and Tony Miller from Toronto Bob Sparks and Elwood Stillwell from Windsor and Americans Babe Tancrede and Ben Campanale on factory-backed Harley-Davidsons Nearly all the Canadian entrants rode British makes such as BSA Norton and Rudge The starter was Toronto motorcycle dealer Percy McBride and a crowd estimated at 20000 lined the streets to watch
Georgersquos abilities were soon noticed abroad and he and several Canadian racers were persuaded to compete in the English speedway leagues Racingrsquos popularity in England dwarfed the Belleville crowds drawing up to 60000 spectators in an evening
When war was declared in September 1939 George immediately enlisted working first in a factory building Spitfire aircraft and in September 1941 becoming a commissioned pilot in the Royal Air Force He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross but only weeks
later on Nov 17 1942 he and his crew were all killed during a daylight test flight in which the plane went into a spin from which it could not recover His ashes were returned to Canada and buried in the Belleville cemetery
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 38Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The Trucker
A trucker came into a truck stop cafeacute and placed his order He said lsquoI want three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boardsrsquo
The brand new blonde waitress not wanting to appear stupid went to the kitchen and said to the cook lsquoThis guy out there just ordered three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards What does he think this place is an auto parts storersquo
lsquoNorsquo the cook said lsquoThree flat tires mean three pancakes a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up and running boards are 2 slices of crisp bacon
lsquoOh OKrsquo said the blonde She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer
The trucker asked lsquoWhat are the beans for Blondiersquo
lsquoShe replied lsquoI thought while you were waiting for the flat tires headlights and running boards you might as well gas up
Two Nuts
Two boy scouts went on a nature hike in the hills picking hickory nuts along the way They soon filled their small pails and started to fill their pants and shirt pockets When they could hold no more nuts they started down the country road until they came across a cemetery One of the boys decided that would be a good place to stop and divide up the nuts
The two boys sat in the shade of a large oak tree and unloaded their pockets and buckets dumping all of the nuts in a large pile In the process two of the nuts rolled down near the road The boys then proceeded to divide up the nuts ldquoOne for you One for me One for you One for merdquo
As they were dividing the nuts another boy walking by the cemetery happened to hear them He looked into the cemetery but could not see the boys because they were hidden by the tree He hesitated a moment and then ran back to his house
ldquoFather fatherrdquo he yelled as he entered his house ldquoThe cemetery Come quickrdquo ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo the father asked ldquoNo time to explainrdquo the boy frantically panted ldquoFollow merdquo The boy and the father ran up the country road and stopped when they reached the cemetery They stood at the side of the road and listened for a few moments Then the father asked his son ldquowhatrsquos wrongrdquo
The son said ldquodo you hear that (he whispered)rdquo They both listened intently and heard the Scouts ldquoOne for me One for you One for me One for yourdquo
The boy then blurted out to his father ldquoThe devil and the God are dividing the soulsrdquo The father grinned but was silent A few moments later as the Scouts completed dividing out the nuts one Scout said to the other rdquo As soon as we get those two nuts down by the road wersquoll have them allrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 39Thoughts to Ponder
Cape Pine
Written by Krista Austin St Johnrsquos NLPictures taken by Krista Austin
My roots are on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in the tiny rural community of St Shottrsquos As a child I frequently heard older people talking very casually about encounters with ghosts both in St Shottrsquos and especially in neighbouring Cape Pine I emphasize the word ldquocasuallyrdquo because these ghost stories were not meant to frighten but to teach that there is but a thin veil between this world and the next and encounters with the other side should not scare you as such occurrences are simply the result of ldquosome poor soul in need of a prayerrdquo
The last weekend of September brought perfect weather for a road trip so my partner Mark and I took the opportunity to visit my family in St Shottrsquos As Mark had never been to Cape Pine we considered it a good excuse to do some off-road riding my Suzuki Vstrom and his Kawasaki Versys Cape Pine consists of a now-automated lighthouse and two houses that are vacant for most of the year Itrsquos the most southerly point in Newfoundland at about the same latitude as the northern
border of Italy Part of the ldquoGraveyard of the Atlanticrdquo the number of shipwrecks in the area in the early 19th Century led to the construction of the lighthouse in 1851
To get to Cape Pine you turn off the Irish Loop highway at St Shottrsquos and then travel along a gravel road for about 9km The road is in pretty good shape but loose in places When you reach Cape Pine yoursquore rewarded with spectacular scenery of barrens cliffs and ocean
After wandering around and taking some pictures we set off for the main road Things were going quite well until I heard a large rock hit the bottom of my bike Somehow I
instinctively pulled in the clutch and came to a stop It was only then that I realized that my bike was no longer running I turn the key off turn it back on put the bike in neutral and hit the starter Shersquos alive I hit the gear shift andhellipshe shut off ldquoWhat the amp$rdquo Mark instantly knew what had happened and his hunch was proven when he inspected the wire coming from the side stand Somehow the rock had cut the wire going to my side stand switch The problem I now had was that the bike thinks that the stand is down and cuts the power when the bike is shifted into gear Luckily for me Mark is a jack-of-all-trades and usually turns into McGyver when
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something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
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The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 42NL amp NB amp NS Events
ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
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- Support Our Troops
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ldquoThis life is what you make it No matter what youre going to mess up
sometimes its a universal truth But the good part is you get to decide
how youre going to mess it up Girls will be your friends - theyll act like it anyway
But just remember some come some go The ones that stay with you through
everything - theyre your true best friends Dont let go of them Also remember
sisters make the best friends in the world As for lovers well
theyll come and go too And baby I hate to say it
most of them - actually pretty much all of them are going to break your heart but you cant give up because if you
give up youll never find your soulmate Youll never find that half who makes you whole and that goes for everything Just
because you fail once doesnt mean youre gonna fail at
everything Keep trying hold on and always always always believe in yourself
because if you dont then who will sweetie So keep your head high
keep your chin up and most importantly keep smiling because lifes a beautiful thing and
theres so much to smile aboutrdquo
Marilyn Monroe
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 25Accident Victims Remembered
Do you ever sing
Phrases of songs spin off from random thoughts The meanings can be deep obscure melancholy hopeful
The lyrics haunt me follow me chase
me by day amp often play me to sleep at night
My world has always been ruled by melodyHow some do not Cannot seem to take lyrics to heart is a mystery to me how do they not feel the poignancy The laughter The heartache The passion
How can one not have renewed hope amp faith when the words amp tune resonate within your soul as if theyd be spoken to you by a loverOr one who would beOr once was
How can they not feel the music inside their chest amp notice their bodies move faster or slower
When you are by yourself amp on the road do not certain songs Plead for release Do you hum the verses you are not knowing amp Belt out the ones you do
Do you not notice the rhythm of the motor or the tires on the roadDo the passing cars or guardrails not
accentuate the beatDoes riding make you happy enough to singHave you forgotten howDoes it not make you smile
Just wonderingdo you ever sing Even just a little
LaterKate B
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 26Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events
Is it Time to Re-Tire
Did I mention that already Sorry this time Irsquom actually talking bike tires
After getting back from Red Wing this summer I decided to get some new tires The last set was installed in July 2011 and I had put 26000 km on them They were starting to show the miles and were getting a little too close to the wear bars Irsquove run tires too far before and thatrsquos never a safe thing to do So for the sake of a couple of thousand kilometers itrsquos not worth the risk of blowing a tire
But which tire to choose There are as manyopinions as to the proper tire to run as there are riders
Quite often over years of riding each rider will settle on a tire brand that they like to ride on and will stick with it However
what makes choosing a tire difficult is that every bike handles and ldquofeelsrdquo different on different tire brands So depending on the number of miles a rider covers each year will determine how often they have to buy new tires and how often they get to try a different manufacturerrsquos tire
For a few years there I was running through a set of tires every summer Thatrsquos a lot of riding but I sure was having a great time The upshot to this was that I got to try a couple of different tire brands on my bike
The first couple of sets were Dunlops and they were okay but I didnrsquot quite like the way the bike ldquofeltrdquo running on these It just didnrsquot quite hold the road as I thought it should and didnrsquot seem to hold corners well either
So then I tried a pair of Bridgestones and Irsquove got to tell you that ndash for my bike ndash that was the scariest set of tires Irsquove ever ridden on The bike actually felt scary with that set of tires It followed every crack or road snake that it could find making it wander and jerk
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Continued on next Page
Robertrsquos Aimless RamblingsOctober 2013 Newspaper
back and forth on the road and corners were even worse I couldnrsquot wait for that set of tires to wear out
After that I went looking for something a little better so I decided to try a set of Avon Venom X
The difference was incredible and immediate It was like these tires were designed for my bike
The bike ran smoother on the road tracked perfectly and cornered with a smoothness that Irsquod never felt before There was no more having to guess what the bike would do every time it hit a crack or bump in the road it now tracked perfectly true What a pleasure it was to ride It was like being on a brand new bike
So consequently Irsquove stuck with Avonrsquos for my bike and couldnrsquot be happier A lot of riders like their Metzeler tires you hear a lot of good things about them Irsquove been tempted to try a set but Irsquom happy with the way the bike runs on Avonrsquos so why mess with a good thing
I guess the bottom line in tires is find a tire that runs well for your bike and your riding style and enjoy your time out on the road
ldquoLife is like riding a bicycle To keep your balance you must keep movingrdquo
Albert Einstein
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 28Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Duncan and Dave M conquering the Dragon
JampJ MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET
RODNEY COMMUNITY CENTRESunday Oct 27 2013
10 am ndash 3 pm135 Queen St Rodney ON
Located approx 35 mins from London and Chatham 1 hr from Windsor or Woodstock5 mins off Hwy 401 exit at Furnival Road
exit 129 Towards Rodney take a left at the crossroads Queens Line and Furnival Rd
Community Center is down on the left
VENDORS PLEASE CONTACT Fred Jennings at 519-864-1427 (calls only)
e-mail fcjenn5hotmailcom or fredjennsympaticoca
10x10 Spaces $40 Table Spaces $25 Set up time 8am-10am
Book early to save a spotGeneral Admission $5 Children under 12
Free with a parentFood and refreshments available
Proper Braking
I was asked recently by a friend who just purchased his first bike what is the most important safety tip you can give me I thought for a second and answered learning how to use your brakes He looked at me as if I were kidding him Whats to it he said ya just stomp and squeeze just like in your car
Thats the problem I said Too many riders believe that and coincidentally bikers crash way to often Youve all heard the story about the guy who had to lay er down because somebody pulled out in front of him
What that actually means is he panicked locked the rear tire and the bike slid on the ground and stopped when it hit the vehicle or just before it hit the vehicle In either case the rider crashed in an attempt to avoid a crash
Ninety percent of the time if the rider had braked properly in that situation he would never have struck the vehicle
So the question is how do I minimize my chances of crashing into something The answer is simple Practice emergency maximum braking But first theres a couple of things you need to know Number 1 The
front brake is 70 of your braking force Due to that fact you must put more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake If you happen to lock the front tire you must release it immediately then reapply it Squeeze the front brake dont grab it If you lock the rear tire dont release it If you do theres a good chance you will high side
With a motorcycle you can still steer when the rear tire is locked and sliding You must also remember that the motorcycle must be straight up when performing maximum braking This is not to say that you cant brake with the bike leaned over in a turn you can lightly brake with both brakes in that situation but maximum braking must be done with the bike straight up
The point is you must learn to modulate your brakes to keep from locking them and the only way to do that is to practice Keep repeating to yourself front brake front brake That will assist you in putting more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake
You should practice maximum braking from whatever speed you normally ride I guarantee your bike will react differently when braking hard at 80mph than at 30mph If you practice then in an emergency situation you
will revert to your training rather than dumb luck The only other alternative is to buy a bike with anti-lock brakes just remember even with anti-lock brakes the bike still has to be straight up to perform maximum braking
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Continued on next Page
Please tell ldquoMotormanrdquo Belt Drive Betty sent you to receive
your $500 discount
Till next month ride safe and get some practice in
A word of thanks to all the riders who have bought my Ride Like a Pro video and for all the positive reviews received I truly appreciate all the support and just remember always apply the techniques I show you in the video every single time you ride
You can call our toll free number and order the video with your mastercard or visa Dr Donna or myself will be happy to take your order You can order by calling 1-866-868-7433 It will be the best motorcycle accessory you can buy for you or a friend
You can also pick up my Ride Like a Pro Video at the following dealers in the Tampa Bay area BMW of Tampa Bay on Gunn Highway or Action Honda in Hudson Ride Safe
Copyright 2009 Jerry ldquoMotormanrdquo Palladinowwwridelikeaprocom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 30Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
2013 Ride for MS Thank You Riders
What a great ride It started out pretty gloomy but the rain held out Many thanks to all of those who bit the bullet and took a chance that it would stay clear and it did
Thanks to the Knights of Columbus - South Windsor for a fantastic buffet dinner Wayne Wilson amp James Ridout from the White Nights-EMS for being there in case we needed them
To all the sponsors and contributors for the beautiful door and auction prizes thank you And finally to the many volunteers who make this Ride for MS event possible Kathy Iacovone who won the 50 Plasma TV Congrats Kathy
The Top Fundraiser bringing in the most pledges this year was Mike Lucier The Top 3 Fundraisers that brought in the most pledges for the last 5 years are 1 Kathy Iacovone 2 Gail Lucier-Nantais and 3 Mile Lucier ~~ GREAT JOB ~~
The 5th Annual Ride for MS brought in over $8000 to be given to the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) to help subsidize the purchase of special equipment such as wheelchairs wheelchair batteries walkers and other equipment as needed by those in our community with MS
Shar Good - Lone Wolf Clubhouse
THOUSANDS OF BIKERS ROAR INTOWASHINGTON DC TO PROTEST
Two Million Bikers rally suited up to protest theMillions of Americans March Against Fear
Bikers opposing a Muslim rally took over Washington DC on the morning of September 11th Thousands of motorcyclists roared into the nationrsquos capital for the Two Million Bikers Rallymdashas the nation observed moments of silence to honor the victims of the 911 terror attacksmdashintent on drowning out an event originally titled the Million Muslim March The Million Muslim March changed its name to the Million American March Against Fear (MAMF) but that did not change the bikersrsquo minds
Authorities denied the accusations noting that permits are not needed to rally in the capital MAMF the rally opposed by the bikers began on the National Mall just after 12pmmdashright as the bikers began to circle the area With many streets surrounding the rally closed off to traffic the bikers were not able to get to the rally of their disdain
A historic event for solidarity of humanity to establish peace harmony and justice is how MAMF described their rally organized by the American Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC)
The riders did make their presence felt though with clusters of motorcycles circling the surrounding blocks as MAMFrsquos speakers and organizers tried to rally
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Continued on next Page
Explaining that American-Muslims lsquostand with America against terrorismrsquo speaker Ruby Sous said ldquowe want to stand here in solidarity with the American people against hate and violencerdquo Christian protestors who showed up to protest against the Muslim rallymdashin addition to the motorcycled masses shouted back lsquoyou picked the wrong dayrsquo Throughout all this motorcycles could be seen circling coursing and revving their way around the rally
Attendees tried to hold a moment of silence but all they heard were revving motorcyclesThough not quite as large as the name would suggest there were several thousand motorcyclists in attendance stretching at least one-third of a mile long as they rumbled down suburban highways according to reports
MAMF also did not exactly live up to its name with only a few dozen supporters showing up Several speakers also railed against conspiracy theories American soldiers in the Middle East and other fringe topics They were outnumbered by the throngs of park police and counter-demonstrators on hand according to reports
Chopper
NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE
October 2013 - - The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum amp Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2014 Hall of Fame and the 2014 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame
Individuals organizations and businesses considered for induction into the Hall of Fame will have made a positive and significant impact on motorcycling Individuals considered for the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will have made a significant impact through their work in grassroots rights efforts
The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors the men and women who have dedicated much of their lives to improving promoting and advancing our great sport and lifestyle
The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the sacrifices individuals across the nation and world have made to protect the rights of motorcyclists through their efforts in the political arena and in grassroots
motorcyclists rights organizations Anyone who knows of a deserving individual can help the museum recognize these exceptional and deserving people by sending in a nomination
Nomination forms must be accompanied by credentials which explain why an individual should be considered for induction Please keep in mind that while their achievements may be outstanding not everyone knows it A comprehensive overview of their accomplishments is necessary to make an informed and educated decision Biographical info newspaper articles historical documents etc may be submitted Credentials should be no longer than five pages long including nomination form
Anyone interested in submitting a nomination form can download the Hall of Fame Nomination form online at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-manager14-Nomination-Formdoc
The Freedom Fighters nomination form is available at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-managerFFHoF-Nomination-Formdoc or you can request a nomination form by phoning the Museum 6053472001 or emailing infosturgismuseumcom
Nominations must be received by the Museum no later than January 10 2014 Individuals chosen for induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will be honored at the annual induction breakfast ceremony on Wednesday August 6 2014
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 32LWC News amp International News
Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags - Pro Riders Marketing Press
Announcement
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper HouseGTO Stretched SaddlebagsRetail $99595
Philadelphia PA - Just outside the ldquocity of brotherly loverdquo is a business that is so cool it
canrsquot be described within the confines of this press release You will have to go to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom to see what I mean
Here we are introducing a new division of the company which is the ldquoFiberglass Manufacturing Divisionrdquo
The first parts to come of the line are the Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags American made super strong and with top flight construction they fit like a glove on any
1993-2013 Harley Davidson Bagger model They are available with exhaust cutouts on both sides one side or none at all depending on your exhaust system
Stretched with a cool speedline design to make even a stock bagger pop with that custom look Shown painted
Dealer and distributor programs are available For further details contact Joe Distefano at proridersmarketingsbcglobalnet P-319-389-0798 or F-866-205-2422For retail sales got to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom
To see these cool bags many great custom bikes and meet Johnny Mac in person while in Daytona at Biketoberfest go to the Strip Club Choppers RoadHousesee below
About Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House is a house of services We specialize in fiberglass products ground up custom motorcycle builds and more Our 47000 sq ft building contains our fabrication area showroom fiberglass production area and 2500 sq ft photo video studio (Elite Studios) we create amp maintain our own websites in house In addition we provide creative services work (photoshop photography) etc Founded in 1999 we have grown through the years from a garage builder to a full service
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Continued on next Page
Above Johnny Mac with raw set of GTO Bags as seen at the Indian Larry Block party
The Christmas Motorcycle Show (CMS) is the YEAR END Motorcycle Show for the Motorcycle Rider A place that you can buy gifts for your hard to buy for Rider
We have something for everyone at CMS with all the latest in the motorcycle industry from motorcycles to appeal to gifts to motorcycle art and First Nations art as well
Each booth will have sale items on hand while they last You will see custom bikes along with best in street bikes competing for cash prizes
See race bikes and talk to racers If you are looking to join a riders group CMS is the place to be this Remembrance Day weekend We will have cash prizes for the Best in Show in Best Christmas Decorated Bike ldquoBest Custom Bikerdquo Best Overseas Custom Best Motorcycle Artrdquo Best Scooter and Best Vintage with a tribute to theldquo Isle Of Man We will also have a Swap Meet on Sunday
For the cultural rider and passenger we will have a Motorcycle ARTSHOW where we will have arts and crafts made by riders for riders We will also have a First Nations Arts and cultural display and sale as wellThe National ldquoThank You Veterans Toy Driverdquo is a way for the motorcycling community
get involved in a program that helps military families at Christmas Our organisation associated groups and you can and will gather and distribute toys for our veterans families at bases across Canada (as far as our toy donations last)
This is not a hand out but a way for Riders to say to our soldiers and especially their families that we appreciate everything they go through to keep their family unit together If we can help by supplying a present or two under the Christmas Tree this year and make a kid happy at Christmashellipwhy not
How can you help You can get involved by mailing an unwrapped gift for a kid from 6 months old to 16 years old to the address on our website If you can talk to your friends andor group and get a few toys together that would be great As you know CASH is king and if you can make a cash donation for the truck and fuel to deliver the toys to bases across Canada that would be very helpful If you cannot make it to the show and would like to help anyway please go to our PayPal account and donate the price of admission of $15+ into the show AS A DONATION for the cause at friendsofveteranscom Or please contact our office at fovcanadagmailcom
facility within a creative environment we excel and our customers are 100 satisfied Location915 Ray AvenueCroydon Pa 19021267-878-9046 GM Jack Mcintyrecell 610-636-5848jackbikerpicsorg As always your continued support of our clients and Pro Riders Marketing is sincerely appreciated
If you need further information to facilitate use of this PR or for any reason please feel free to contact me anytime 247
Thank you again for your continued support
Best Regards Joe Distefano wwwproridersmarketingcom Pro Riders Marketing Promotional Productswwwprmpromocom phone 319-389-0798 fax 866-205-2422proridersmarketingsbc-globalnet
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 34New Products amp ON Events
Folks yesterday Wounded Warriors Canada launched a very exciting innovative event The WWC Battlefield Bike Ride 2014 will raise funds for PTSD service animal programs The ride will last 5 - 15 June Juno Beach - Vimy
Commencing on the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings This ride will be a bucket list experience not only will we cycle in our forefathers footsteps we will take in all that rural France has to offer Frankly I am getting tired of hearing that Vets are paying upwards to $25k for a service dog To my mind some of the folks that supply dogs are war profiteers We do not charge a thin dime to any Vet in need of this great tool to fight the demons of PTSD
The need is great as we all know Now before we digress into VAC should pay for them You are right That said we need to prove it works this will take time In the interim we need to help those that need this type of help I would ask that you go to our web site wwwwoundedwarriorsca for details etc
Please consider joining us in an incredible journey You will find the ask is modest and quite doable no matter if you fundraise or pay it all yourself or a combination of both Raised fund are tax deductible Finally please forward to all your FB friends We are looking for 200 riders to ride for the 158 fallen Honour the fallen help the living
Wayne JohnstonFounderWounded Warriors Canada
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 35Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events
DAVE SEHL TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the seventh member of the class of 2013 Dave Sehl will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
First in Canada as a privateer and then in the US on the Harley-Davidson factory team for a few shining years Dave Sehl ruled the half-mile dirt tracks like few others
Daversquos first success came in ice racing in 1966 when he won the CMA junior 500 national championship In lsquo67 he was Canadarsquos top half-mile dirt track competitor in
the senior class repeating the win in lsquo68 as an expert He topped that in 1969 winning on the ice again as an expert and taking the CMA No 1 plate in dirt track
An AMA national victory in 1970 provided Dave with a huge boost and three weeks later Dave won again this time another half-mile in Columbus Ohio He was on a roll and over a five-year spell he won Louisville three times ldquoIt was a nice trackrdquo he says in retrospect ldquoBig and smooth and nobody got in your wayrdquo Over a five-year span Dave was on the Louisville podium all five times
Perseverance and talent were rewarded and
in 1971 Dave placed fifth overall in AMA standings-his best year At the same time his dominance of Canadian racing continued and Dave took the CMA championships in 250 and 750 cc half-mile dirt track in 1970 and lsquo73
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International
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Continued on next Page
Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC)
Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
DON HADDOW TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the sixth member of the class of 2013 Don Haddow will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
Don Haddow credits his lifelong passion for motorsports to a childhood Christmas present from an aunt ldquoThrills of the Speedwayrdquo This led to a life-long love for riding and racing with much success
At the age of 26 Don bought a new Triumph T100R and was rewarded with the 1957 Canadian championship in the expert class at Harewood Acres near Jarvis Ont A few
weeks later he placed second in the 25-lap final of the BEMC Indian Summer Trophy Races These wins launched Donrsquos career
Late in the season in 1961 Don rode Oscar Liebmannrsquos hand-built BMW Rennsport special at Harewood and narrowly beat Al Johnson on a Norton Manx to win the Indian Summer Trophy Race
In 1962 Don received a first class award in the Canadian winter rally and competed in sports car hillclimbs in the legendary Jordan Special a home-built car with alcohol-fuelled Vincent engine It was invariably the fastest machine on the hill regularly defeated Ludwig Heimrath in his Porsches and still holds the hill records at Hockley Valley and Rattlesnake Point
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and
ldquoFinish each day and be done with it You have done what you could
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in forget them as soon as you can Tomorrow is a new day You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be
encumbered with your old nonsenserdquo
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Continued on next Page
promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in To-ronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motor-cyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
GEORGE PEPPER TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE HALL
OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to honour pioneering motorcycle racer George Pepper as an Historical Inductee at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga
Ontario
George Pepper was the pride of Belleville Ont and one of Canadarsquos most naturally talented motorcycle racers of the prewar era He was an exceptional rider with successes in Canada the United States and England With the outbreak of the Second World War he became a pilot in the Royal Air Force and was decorated for bravery before his life was cut short by a plane crash on a test flight in 1942
In 1936 George rocketed to fame when his home town hosted its first road race through the streets the Canadian championship 200 held in Belleville It drew 35 entries from star riders such as Madison Sale Bruce Venier and Tony Miller from Toronto Bob Sparks and Elwood Stillwell from Windsor and Americans Babe Tancrede and Ben Campanale on factory-backed Harley-Davidsons Nearly all the Canadian entrants rode British makes such as BSA Norton and Rudge The starter was Toronto motorcycle dealer Percy McBride and a crowd estimated at 20000 lined the streets to watch
Georgersquos abilities were soon noticed abroad and he and several Canadian racers were persuaded to compete in the English speedway leagues Racingrsquos popularity in England dwarfed the Belleville crowds drawing up to 60000 spectators in an evening
When war was declared in September 1939 George immediately enlisted working first in a factory building Spitfire aircraft and in September 1941 becoming a commissioned pilot in the Royal Air Force He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross but only weeks
later on Nov 17 1942 he and his crew were all killed during a daylight test flight in which the plane went into a spin from which it could not recover His ashes were returned to Canada and buried in the Belleville cemetery
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 38Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The Trucker
A trucker came into a truck stop cafeacute and placed his order He said lsquoI want three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boardsrsquo
The brand new blonde waitress not wanting to appear stupid went to the kitchen and said to the cook lsquoThis guy out there just ordered three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards What does he think this place is an auto parts storersquo
lsquoNorsquo the cook said lsquoThree flat tires mean three pancakes a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up and running boards are 2 slices of crisp bacon
lsquoOh OKrsquo said the blonde She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer
The trucker asked lsquoWhat are the beans for Blondiersquo
lsquoShe replied lsquoI thought while you were waiting for the flat tires headlights and running boards you might as well gas up
Two Nuts
Two boy scouts went on a nature hike in the hills picking hickory nuts along the way They soon filled their small pails and started to fill their pants and shirt pockets When they could hold no more nuts they started down the country road until they came across a cemetery One of the boys decided that would be a good place to stop and divide up the nuts
The two boys sat in the shade of a large oak tree and unloaded their pockets and buckets dumping all of the nuts in a large pile In the process two of the nuts rolled down near the road The boys then proceeded to divide up the nuts ldquoOne for you One for me One for you One for merdquo
As they were dividing the nuts another boy walking by the cemetery happened to hear them He looked into the cemetery but could not see the boys because they were hidden by the tree He hesitated a moment and then ran back to his house
ldquoFather fatherrdquo he yelled as he entered his house ldquoThe cemetery Come quickrdquo ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo the father asked ldquoNo time to explainrdquo the boy frantically panted ldquoFollow merdquo The boy and the father ran up the country road and stopped when they reached the cemetery They stood at the side of the road and listened for a few moments Then the father asked his son ldquowhatrsquos wrongrdquo
The son said ldquodo you hear that (he whispered)rdquo They both listened intently and heard the Scouts ldquoOne for me One for you One for me One for yourdquo
The boy then blurted out to his father ldquoThe devil and the God are dividing the soulsrdquo The father grinned but was silent A few moments later as the Scouts completed dividing out the nuts one Scout said to the other rdquo As soon as we get those two nuts down by the road wersquoll have them allrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 39Thoughts to Ponder
Cape Pine
Written by Krista Austin St Johnrsquos NLPictures taken by Krista Austin
My roots are on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in the tiny rural community of St Shottrsquos As a child I frequently heard older people talking very casually about encounters with ghosts both in St Shottrsquos and especially in neighbouring Cape Pine I emphasize the word ldquocasuallyrdquo because these ghost stories were not meant to frighten but to teach that there is but a thin veil between this world and the next and encounters with the other side should not scare you as such occurrences are simply the result of ldquosome poor soul in need of a prayerrdquo
The last weekend of September brought perfect weather for a road trip so my partner Mark and I took the opportunity to visit my family in St Shottrsquos As Mark had never been to Cape Pine we considered it a good excuse to do some off-road riding my Suzuki Vstrom and his Kawasaki Versys Cape Pine consists of a now-automated lighthouse and two houses that are vacant for most of the year Itrsquos the most southerly point in Newfoundland at about the same latitude as the northern
border of Italy Part of the ldquoGraveyard of the Atlanticrdquo the number of shipwrecks in the area in the early 19th Century led to the construction of the lighthouse in 1851
To get to Cape Pine you turn off the Irish Loop highway at St Shottrsquos and then travel along a gravel road for about 9km The road is in pretty good shape but loose in places When you reach Cape Pine yoursquore rewarded with spectacular scenery of barrens cliffs and ocean
After wandering around and taking some pictures we set off for the main road Things were going quite well until I heard a large rock hit the bottom of my bike Somehow I
instinctively pulled in the clutch and came to a stop It was only then that I realized that my bike was no longer running I turn the key off turn it back on put the bike in neutral and hit the starter Shersquos alive I hit the gear shift andhellipshe shut off ldquoWhat the amp$rdquo Mark instantly knew what had happened and his hunch was proven when he inspected the wire coming from the side stand Somehow the rock had cut the wire going to my side stand switch The problem I now had was that the bike thinks that the stand is down and cuts the power when the bike is shifted into gear Luckily for me Mark is a jack-of-all-trades and usually turns into McGyver when
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 40NL News
Continued on next Page
something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
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The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 42NL amp NB amp NS Events
ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 43Faith amp Motorcycles
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Do you ever sing
Phrases of songs spin off from random thoughts The meanings can be deep obscure melancholy hopeful
The lyrics haunt me follow me chase
me by day amp often play me to sleep at night
My world has always been ruled by melodyHow some do not Cannot seem to take lyrics to heart is a mystery to me how do they not feel the poignancy The laughter The heartache The passion
How can one not have renewed hope amp faith when the words amp tune resonate within your soul as if theyd be spoken to you by a loverOr one who would beOr once was
How can they not feel the music inside their chest amp notice their bodies move faster or slower
When you are by yourself amp on the road do not certain songs Plead for release Do you hum the verses you are not knowing amp Belt out the ones you do
Do you not notice the rhythm of the motor or the tires on the roadDo the passing cars or guardrails not
accentuate the beatDoes riding make you happy enough to singHave you forgotten howDoes it not make you smile
Just wonderingdo you ever sing Even just a little
LaterKate B
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 26Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events
Is it Time to Re-Tire
Did I mention that already Sorry this time Irsquom actually talking bike tires
After getting back from Red Wing this summer I decided to get some new tires The last set was installed in July 2011 and I had put 26000 km on them They were starting to show the miles and were getting a little too close to the wear bars Irsquove run tires too far before and thatrsquos never a safe thing to do So for the sake of a couple of thousand kilometers itrsquos not worth the risk of blowing a tire
But which tire to choose There are as manyopinions as to the proper tire to run as there are riders
Quite often over years of riding each rider will settle on a tire brand that they like to ride on and will stick with it However
what makes choosing a tire difficult is that every bike handles and ldquofeelsrdquo different on different tire brands So depending on the number of miles a rider covers each year will determine how often they have to buy new tires and how often they get to try a different manufacturerrsquos tire
For a few years there I was running through a set of tires every summer Thatrsquos a lot of riding but I sure was having a great time The upshot to this was that I got to try a couple of different tire brands on my bike
The first couple of sets were Dunlops and they were okay but I didnrsquot quite like the way the bike ldquofeltrdquo running on these It just didnrsquot quite hold the road as I thought it should and didnrsquot seem to hold corners well either
So then I tried a pair of Bridgestones and Irsquove got to tell you that ndash for my bike ndash that was the scariest set of tires Irsquove ever ridden on The bike actually felt scary with that set of tires It followed every crack or road snake that it could find making it wander and jerk
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 27Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Robertrsquos Aimless RamblingsOctober 2013 Newspaper
back and forth on the road and corners were even worse I couldnrsquot wait for that set of tires to wear out
After that I went looking for something a little better so I decided to try a set of Avon Venom X
The difference was incredible and immediate It was like these tires were designed for my bike
The bike ran smoother on the road tracked perfectly and cornered with a smoothness that Irsquod never felt before There was no more having to guess what the bike would do every time it hit a crack or bump in the road it now tracked perfectly true What a pleasure it was to ride It was like being on a brand new bike
So consequently Irsquove stuck with Avonrsquos for my bike and couldnrsquot be happier A lot of riders like their Metzeler tires you hear a lot of good things about them Irsquove been tempted to try a set but Irsquom happy with the way the bike runs on Avonrsquos so why mess with a good thing
I guess the bottom line in tires is find a tire that runs well for your bike and your riding style and enjoy your time out on the road
ldquoLife is like riding a bicycle To keep your balance you must keep movingrdquo
Albert Einstein
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 28Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Duncan and Dave M conquering the Dragon
JampJ MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET
RODNEY COMMUNITY CENTRESunday Oct 27 2013
10 am ndash 3 pm135 Queen St Rodney ON
Located approx 35 mins from London and Chatham 1 hr from Windsor or Woodstock5 mins off Hwy 401 exit at Furnival Road
exit 129 Towards Rodney take a left at the crossroads Queens Line and Furnival Rd
Community Center is down on the left
VENDORS PLEASE CONTACT Fred Jennings at 519-864-1427 (calls only)
e-mail fcjenn5hotmailcom or fredjennsympaticoca
10x10 Spaces $40 Table Spaces $25 Set up time 8am-10am
Book early to save a spotGeneral Admission $5 Children under 12
Free with a parentFood and refreshments available
Proper Braking
I was asked recently by a friend who just purchased his first bike what is the most important safety tip you can give me I thought for a second and answered learning how to use your brakes He looked at me as if I were kidding him Whats to it he said ya just stomp and squeeze just like in your car
Thats the problem I said Too many riders believe that and coincidentally bikers crash way to often Youve all heard the story about the guy who had to lay er down because somebody pulled out in front of him
What that actually means is he panicked locked the rear tire and the bike slid on the ground and stopped when it hit the vehicle or just before it hit the vehicle In either case the rider crashed in an attempt to avoid a crash
Ninety percent of the time if the rider had braked properly in that situation he would never have struck the vehicle
So the question is how do I minimize my chances of crashing into something The answer is simple Practice emergency maximum braking But first theres a couple of things you need to know Number 1 The
front brake is 70 of your braking force Due to that fact you must put more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake If you happen to lock the front tire you must release it immediately then reapply it Squeeze the front brake dont grab it If you lock the rear tire dont release it If you do theres a good chance you will high side
With a motorcycle you can still steer when the rear tire is locked and sliding You must also remember that the motorcycle must be straight up when performing maximum braking This is not to say that you cant brake with the bike leaned over in a turn you can lightly brake with both brakes in that situation but maximum braking must be done with the bike straight up
The point is you must learn to modulate your brakes to keep from locking them and the only way to do that is to practice Keep repeating to yourself front brake front brake That will assist you in putting more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake
You should practice maximum braking from whatever speed you normally ride I guarantee your bike will react differently when braking hard at 80mph than at 30mph If you practice then in an emergency situation you
will revert to your training rather than dumb luck The only other alternative is to buy a bike with anti-lock brakes just remember even with anti-lock brakes the bike still has to be straight up to perform maximum braking
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 29Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Please tell ldquoMotormanrdquo Belt Drive Betty sent you to receive
your $500 discount
Till next month ride safe and get some practice in
A word of thanks to all the riders who have bought my Ride Like a Pro video and for all the positive reviews received I truly appreciate all the support and just remember always apply the techniques I show you in the video every single time you ride
You can call our toll free number and order the video with your mastercard or visa Dr Donna or myself will be happy to take your order You can order by calling 1-866-868-7433 It will be the best motorcycle accessory you can buy for you or a friend
You can also pick up my Ride Like a Pro Video at the following dealers in the Tampa Bay area BMW of Tampa Bay on Gunn Highway or Action Honda in Hudson Ride Safe
Copyright 2009 Jerry ldquoMotormanrdquo Palladinowwwridelikeaprocom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 30Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
2013 Ride for MS Thank You Riders
What a great ride It started out pretty gloomy but the rain held out Many thanks to all of those who bit the bullet and took a chance that it would stay clear and it did
Thanks to the Knights of Columbus - South Windsor for a fantastic buffet dinner Wayne Wilson amp James Ridout from the White Nights-EMS for being there in case we needed them
To all the sponsors and contributors for the beautiful door and auction prizes thank you And finally to the many volunteers who make this Ride for MS event possible Kathy Iacovone who won the 50 Plasma TV Congrats Kathy
The Top Fundraiser bringing in the most pledges this year was Mike Lucier The Top 3 Fundraisers that brought in the most pledges for the last 5 years are 1 Kathy Iacovone 2 Gail Lucier-Nantais and 3 Mile Lucier ~~ GREAT JOB ~~
The 5th Annual Ride for MS brought in over $8000 to be given to the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) to help subsidize the purchase of special equipment such as wheelchairs wheelchair batteries walkers and other equipment as needed by those in our community with MS
Shar Good - Lone Wolf Clubhouse
THOUSANDS OF BIKERS ROAR INTOWASHINGTON DC TO PROTEST
Two Million Bikers rally suited up to protest theMillions of Americans March Against Fear
Bikers opposing a Muslim rally took over Washington DC on the morning of September 11th Thousands of motorcyclists roared into the nationrsquos capital for the Two Million Bikers Rallymdashas the nation observed moments of silence to honor the victims of the 911 terror attacksmdashintent on drowning out an event originally titled the Million Muslim March The Million Muslim March changed its name to the Million American March Against Fear (MAMF) but that did not change the bikersrsquo minds
Authorities denied the accusations noting that permits are not needed to rally in the capital MAMF the rally opposed by the bikers began on the National Mall just after 12pmmdashright as the bikers began to circle the area With many streets surrounding the rally closed off to traffic the bikers were not able to get to the rally of their disdain
A historic event for solidarity of humanity to establish peace harmony and justice is how MAMF described their rally organized by the American Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC)
The riders did make their presence felt though with clusters of motorcycles circling the surrounding blocks as MAMFrsquos speakers and organizers tried to rally
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 31LWC News amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Explaining that American-Muslims lsquostand with America against terrorismrsquo speaker Ruby Sous said ldquowe want to stand here in solidarity with the American people against hate and violencerdquo Christian protestors who showed up to protest against the Muslim rallymdashin addition to the motorcycled masses shouted back lsquoyou picked the wrong dayrsquo Throughout all this motorcycles could be seen circling coursing and revving their way around the rally
Attendees tried to hold a moment of silence but all they heard were revving motorcyclesThough not quite as large as the name would suggest there were several thousand motorcyclists in attendance stretching at least one-third of a mile long as they rumbled down suburban highways according to reports
MAMF also did not exactly live up to its name with only a few dozen supporters showing up Several speakers also railed against conspiracy theories American soldiers in the Middle East and other fringe topics They were outnumbered by the throngs of park police and counter-demonstrators on hand according to reports
Chopper
NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE
October 2013 - - The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum amp Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2014 Hall of Fame and the 2014 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame
Individuals organizations and businesses considered for induction into the Hall of Fame will have made a positive and significant impact on motorcycling Individuals considered for the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will have made a significant impact through their work in grassroots rights efforts
The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors the men and women who have dedicated much of their lives to improving promoting and advancing our great sport and lifestyle
The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the sacrifices individuals across the nation and world have made to protect the rights of motorcyclists through their efforts in the political arena and in grassroots
motorcyclists rights organizations Anyone who knows of a deserving individual can help the museum recognize these exceptional and deserving people by sending in a nomination
Nomination forms must be accompanied by credentials which explain why an individual should be considered for induction Please keep in mind that while their achievements may be outstanding not everyone knows it A comprehensive overview of their accomplishments is necessary to make an informed and educated decision Biographical info newspaper articles historical documents etc may be submitted Credentials should be no longer than five pages long including nomination form
Anyone interested in submitting a nomination form can download the Hall of Fame Nomination form online at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-manager14-Nomination-Formdoc
The Freedom Fighters nomination form is available at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-managerFFHoF-Nomination-Formdoc or you can request a nomination form by phoning the Museum 6053472001 or emailing infosturgismuseumcom
Nominations must be received by the Museum no later than January 10 2014 Individuals chosen for induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will be honored at the annual induction breakfast ceremony on Wednesday August 6 2014
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 32LWC News amp International News
Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags - Pro Riders Marketing Press
Announcement
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper HouseGTO Stretched SaddlebagsRetail $99595
Philadelphia PA - Just outside the ldquocity of brotherly loverdquo is a business that is so cool it
canrsquot be described within the confines of this press release You will have to go to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom to see what I mean
Here we are introducing a new division of the company which is the ldquoFiberglass Manufacturing Divisionrdquo
The first parts to come of the line are the Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags American made super strong and with top flight construction they fit like a glove on any
1993-2013 Harley Davidson Bagger model They are available with exhaust cutouts on both sides one side or none at all depending on your exhaust system
Stretched with a cool speedline design to make even a stock bagger pop with that custom look Shown painted
Dealer and distributor programs are available For further details contact Joe Distefano at proridersmarketingsbcglobalnet P-319-389-0798 or F-866-205-2422For retail sales got to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom
To see these cool bags many great custom bikes and meet Johnny Mac in person while in Daytona at Biketoberfest go to the Strip Club Choppers RoadHousesee below
About Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House is a house of services We specialize in fiberglass products ground up custom motorcycle builds and more Our 47000 sq ft building contains our fabrication area showroom fiberglass production area and 2500 sq ft photo video studio (Elite Studios) we create amp maintain our own websites in house In addition we provide creative services work (photoshop photography) etc Founded in 1999 we have grown through the years from a garage builder to a full service
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 33New Products
Continued on next Page
Above Johnny Mac with raw set of GTO Bags as seen at the Indian Larry Block party
The Christmas Motorcycle Show (CMS) is the YEAR END Motorcycle Show for the Motorcycle Rider A place that you can buy gifts for your hard to buy for Rider
We have something for everyone at CMS with all the latest in the motorcycle industry from motorcycles to appeal to gifts to motorcycle art and First Nations art as well
Each booth will have sale items on hand while they last You will see custom bikes along with best in street bikes competing for cash prizes
See race bikes and talk to racers If you are looking to join a riders group CMS is the place to be this Remembrance Day weekend We will have cash prizes for the Best in Show in Best Christmas Decorated Bike ldquoBest Custom Bikerdquo Best Overseas Custom Best Motorcycle Artrdquo Best Scooter and Best Vintage with a tribute to theldquo Isle Of Man We will also have a Swap Meet on Sunday
For the cultural rider and passenger we will have a Motorcycle ARTSHOW where we will have arts and crafts made by riders for riders We will also have a First Nations Arts and cultural display and sale as wellThe National ldquoThank You Veterans Toy Driverdquo is a way for the motorcycling community
get involved in a program that helps military families at Christmas Our organisation associated groups and you can and will gather and distribute toys for our veterans families at bases across Canada (as far as our toy donations last)
This is not a hand out but a way for Riders to say to our soldiers and especially their families that we appreciate everything they go through to keep their family unit together If we can help by supplying a present or two under the Christmas Tree this year and make a kid happy at Christmashellipwhy not
How can you help You can get involved by mailing an unwrapped gift for a kid from 6 months old to 16 years old to the address on our website If you can talk to your friends andor group and get a few toys together that would be great As you know CASH is king and if you can make a cash donation for the truck and fuel to deliver the toys to bases across Canada that would be very helpful If you cannot make it to the show and would like to help anyway please go to our PayPal account and donate the price of admission of $15+ into the show AS A DONATION for the cause at friendsofveteranscom Or please contact our office at fovcanadagmailcom
facility within a creative environment we excel and our customers are 100 satisfied Location915 Ray AvenueCroydon Pa 19021267-878-9046 GM Jack Mcintyrecell 610-636-5848jackbikerpicsorg As always your continued support of our clients and Pro Riders Marketing is sincerely appreciated
If you need further information to facilitate use of this PR or for any reason please feel free to contact me anytime 247
Thank you again for your continued support
Best Regards Joe Distefano wwwproridersmarketingcom Pro Riders Marketing Promotional Productswwwprmpromocom phone 319-389-0798 fax 866-205-2422proridersmarketingsbc-globalnet
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 34New Products amp ON Events
Folks yesterday Wounded Warriors Canada launched a very exciting innovative event The WWC Battlefield Bike Ride 2014 will raise funds for PTSD service animal programs The ride will last 5 - 15 June Juno Beach - Vimy
Commencing on the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings This ride will be a bucket list experience not only will we cycle in our forefathers footsteps we will take in all that rural France has to offer Frankly I am getting tired of hearing that Vets are paying upwards to $25k for a service dog To my mind some of the folks that supply dogs are war profiteers We do not charge a thin dime to any Vet in need of this great tool to fight the demons of PTSD
The need is great as we all know Now before we digress into VAC should pay for them You are right That said we need to prove it works this will take time In the interim we need to help those that need this type of help I would ask that you go to our web site wwwwoundedwarriorsca for details etc
Please consider joining us in an incredible journey You will find the ask is modest and quite doable no matter if you fundraise or pay it all yourself or a combination of both Raised fund are tax deductible Finally please forward to all your FB friends We are looking for 200 riders to ride for the 158 fallen Honour the fallen help the living
Wayne JohnstonFounderWounded Warriors Canada
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 35Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events
DAVE SEHL TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the seventh member of the class of 2013 Dave Sehl will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
First in Canada as a privateer and then in the US on the Harley-Davidson factory team for a few shining years Dave Sehl ruled the half-mile dirt tracks like few others
Daversquos first success came in ice racing in 1966 when he won the CMA junior 500 national championship In lsquo67 he was Canadarsquos top half-mile dirt track competitor in
the senior class repeating the win in lsquo68 as an expert He topped that in 1969 winning on the ice again as an expert and taking the CMA No 1 plate in dirt track
An AMA national victory in 1970 provided Dave with a huge boost and three weeks later Dave won again this time another half-mile in Columbus Ohio He was on a roll and over a five-year spell he won Louisville three times ldquoIt was a nice trackrdquo he says in retrospect ldquoBig and smooth and nobody got in your wayrdquo Over a five-year span Dave was on the Louisville podium all five times
Perseverance and talent were rewarded and
in 1971 Dave placed fifth overall in AMA standings-his best year At the same time his dominance of Canadian racing continued and Dave took the CMA championships in 250 and 750 cc half-mile dirt track in 1970 and lsquo73
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 36Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC)
Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
DON HADDOW TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the sixth member of the class of 2013 Don Haddow will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
Don Haddow credits his lifelong passion for motorsports to a childhood Christmas present from an aunt ldquoThrills of the Speedwayrdquo This led to a life-long love for riding and racing with much success
At the age of 26 Don bought a new Triumph T100R and was rewarded with the 1957 Canadian championship in the expert class at Harewood Acres near Jarvis Ont A few
weeks later he placed second in the 25-lap final of the BEMC Indian Summer Trophy Races These wins launched Donrsquos career
Late in the season in 1961 Don rode Oscar Liebmannrsquos hand-built BMW Rennsport special at Harewood and narrowly beat Al Johnson on a Norton Manx to win the Indian Summer Trophy Race
In 1962 Don received a first class award in the Canadian winter rally and competed in sports car hillclimbs in the legendary Jordan Special a home-built car with alcohol-fuelled Vincent engine It was invariably the fastest machine on the hill regularly defeated Ludwig Heimrath in his Porsches and still holds the hill records at Hockley Valley and Rattlesnake Point
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and
ldquoFinish each day and be done with it You have done what you could
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in forget them as soon as you can Tomorrow is a new day You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be
encumbered with your old nonsenserdquo
Ralph Waldo Emerson
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 37Motorcycle Hall of Fame
Continued on next Page
promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in To-ronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motor-cyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
GEORGE PEPPER TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE HALL
OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to honour pioneering motorcycle racer George Pepper as an Historical Inductee at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga
Ontario
George Pepper was the pride of Belleville Ont and one of Canadarsquos most naturally talented motorcycle racers of the prewar era He was an exceptional rider with successes in Canada the United States and England With the outbreak of the Second World War he became a pilot in the Royal Air Force and was decorated for bravery before his life was cut short by a plane crash on a test flight in 1942
In 1936 George rocketed to fame when his home town hosted its first road race through the streets the Canadian championship 200 held in Belleville It drew 35 entries from star riders such as Madison Sale Bruce Venier and Tony Miller from Toronto Bob Sparks and Elwood Stillwell from Windsor and Americans Babe Tancrede and Ben Campanale on factory-backed Harley-Davidsons Nearly all the Canadian entrants rode British makes such as BSA Norton and Rudge The starter was Toronto motorcycle dealer Percy McBride and a crowd estimated at 20000 lined the streets to watch
Georgersquos abilities were soon noticed abroad and he and several Canadian racers were persuaded to compete in the English speedway leagues Racingrsquos popularity in England dwarfed the Belleville crowds drawing up to 60000 spectators in an evening
When war was declared in September 1939 George immediately enlisted working first in a factory building Spitfire aircraft and in September 1941 becoming a commissioned pilot in the Royal Air Force He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross but only weeks
later on Nov 17 1942 he and his crew were all killed during a daylight test flight in which the plane went into a spin from which it could not recover His ashes were returned to Canada and buried in the Belleville cemetery
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 38Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The Trucker
A trucker came into a truck stop cafeacute and placed his order He said lsquoI want three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boardsrsquo
The brand new blonde waitress not wanting to appear stupid went to the kitchen and said to the cook lsquoThis guy out there just ordered three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards What does he think this place is an auto parts storersquo
lsquoNorsquo the cook said lsquoThree flat tires mean three pancakes a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up and running boards are 2 slices of crisp bacon
lsquoOh OKrsquo said the blonde She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer
The trucker asked lsquoWhat are the beans for Blondiersquo
lsquoShe replied lsquoI thought while you were waiting for the flat tires headlights and running boards you might as well gas up
Two Nuts
Two boy scouts went on a nature hike in the hills picking hickory nuts along the way They soon filled their small pails and started to fill their pants and shirt pockets When they could hold no more nuts they started down the country road until they came across a cemetery One of the boys decided that would be a good place to stop and divide up the nuts
The two boys sat in the shade of a large oak tree and unloaded their pockets and buckets dumping all of the nuts in a large pile In the process two of the nuts rolled down near the road The boys then proceeded to divide up the nuts ldquoOne for you One for me One for you One for merdquo
As they were dividing the nuts another boy walking by the cemetery happened to hear them He looked into the cemetery but could not see the boys because they were hidden by the tree He hesitated a moment and then ran back to his house
ldquoFather fatherrdquo he yelled as he entered his house ldquoThe cemetery Come quickrdquo ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo the father asked ldquoNo time to explainrdquo the boy frantically panted ldquoFollow merdquo The boy and the father ran up the country road and stopped when they reached the cemetery They stood at the side of the road and listened for a few moments Then the father asked his son ldquowhatrsquos wrongrdquo
The son said ldquodo you hear that (he whispered)rdquo They both listened intently and heard the Scouts ldquoOne for me One for you One for me One for yourdquo
The boy then blurted out to his father ldquoThe devil and the God are dividing the soulsrdquo The father grinned but was silent A few moments later as the Scouts completed dividing out the nuts one Scout said to the other rdquo As soon as we get those two nuts down by the road wersquoll have them allrdquo
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Cape Pine
Written by Krista Austin St Johnrsquos NLPictures taken by Krista Austin
My roots are on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in the tiny rural community of St Shottrsquos As a child I frequently heard older people talking very casually about encounters with ghosts both in St Shottrsquos and especially in neighbouring Cape Pine I emphasize the word ldquocasuallyrdquo because these ghost stories were not meant to frighten but to teach that there is but a thin veil between this world and the next and encounters with the other side should not scare you as such occurrences are simply the result of ldquosome poor soul in need of a prayerrdquo
The last weekend of September brought perfect weather for a road trip so my partner Mark and I took the opportunity to visit my family in St Shottrsquos As Mark had never been to Cape Pine we considered it a good excuse to do some off-road riding my Suzuki Vstrom and his Kawasaki Versys Cape Pine consists of a now-automated lighthouse and two houses that are vacant for most of the year Itrsquos the most southerly point in Newfoundland at about the same latitude as the northern
border of Italy Part of the ldquoGraveyard of the Atlanticrdquo the number of shipwrecks in the area in the early 19th Century led to the construction of the lighthouse in 1851
To get to Cape Pine you turn off the Irish Loop highway at St Shottrsquos and then travel along a gravel road for about 9km The road is in pretty good shape but loose in places When you reach Cape Pine yoursquore rewarded with spectacular scenery of barrens cliffs and ocean
After wandering around and taking some pictures we set off for the main road Things were going quite well until I heard a large rock hit the bottom of my bike Somehow I
instinctively pulled in the clutch and came to a stop It was only then that I realized that my bike was no longer running I turn the key off turn it back on put the bike in neutral and hit the starter Shersquos alive I hit the gear shift andhellipshe shut off ldquoWhat the amp$rdquo Mark instantly knew what had happened and his hunch was proven when he inspected the wire coming from the side stand Somehow the rock had cut the wire going to my side stand switch The problem I now had was that the bike thinks that the stand is down and cuts the power when the bike is shifted into gear Luckily for me Mark is a jack-of-all-trades and usually turns into McGyver when
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Continued on next Page
something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
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ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
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Is it Time to Re-Tire
Did I mention that already Sorry this time Irsquom actually talking bike tires
After getting back from Red Wing this summer I decided to get some new tires The last set was installed in July 2011 and I had put 26000 km on them They were starting to show the miles and were getting a little too close to the wear bars Irsquove run tires too far before and thatrsquos never a safe thing to do So for the sake of a couple of thousand kilometers itrsquos not worth the risk of blowing a tire
But which tire to choose There are as manyopinions as to the proper tire to run as there are riders
Quite often over years of riding each rider will settle on a tire brand that they like to ride on and will stick with it However
what makes choosing a tire difficult is that every bike handles and ldquofeelsrdquo different on different tire brands So depending on the number of miles a rider covers each year will determine how often they have to buy new tires and how often they get to try a different manufacturerrsquos tire
For a few years there I was running through a set of tires every summer Thatrsquos a lot of riding but I sure was having a great time The upshot to this was that I got to try a couple of different tire brands on my bike
The first couple of sets were Dunlops and they were okay but I didnrsquot quite like the way the bike ldquofeltrdquo running on these It just didnrsquot quite hold the road as I thought it should and didnrsquot seem to hold corners well either
So then I tried a pair of Bridgestones and Irsquove got to tell you that ndash for my bike ndash that was the scariest set of tires Irsquove ever ridden on The bike actually felt scary with that set of tires It followed every crack or road snake that it could find making it wander and jerk
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Robertrsquos Aimless RamblingsOctober 2013 Newspaper
back and forth on the road and corners were even worse I couldnrsquot wait for that set of tires to wear out
After that I went looking for something a little better so I decided to try a set of Avon Venom X
The difference was incredible and immediate It was like these tires were designed for my bike
The bike ran smoother on the road tracked perfectly and cornered with a smoothness that Irsquod never felt before There was no more having to guess what the bike would do every time it hit a crack or bump in the road it now tracked perfectly true What a pleasure it was to ride It was like being on a brand new bike
So consequently Irsquove stuck with Avonrsquos for my bike and couldnrsquot be happier A lot of riders like their Metzeler tires you hear a lot of good things about them Irsquove been tempted to try a set but Irsquom happy with the way the bike runs on Avonrsquos so why mess with a good thing
I guess the bottom line in tires is find a tire that runs well for your bike and your riding style and enjoy your time out on the road
ldquoLife is like riding a bicycle To keep your balance you must keep movingrdquo
Albert Einstein
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Duncan and Dave M conquering the Dragon
JampJ MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET
RODNEY COMMUNITY CENTRESunday Oct 27 2013
10 am ndash 3 pm135 Queen St Rodney ON
Located approx 35 mins from London and Chatham 1 hr from Windsor or Woodstock5 mins off Hwy 401 exit at Furnival Road
exit 129 Towards Rodney take a left at the crossroads Queens Line and Furnival Rd
Community Center is down on the left
VENDORS PLEASE CONTACT Fred Jennings at 519-864-1427 (calls only)
e-mail fcjenn5hotmailcom or fredjennsympaticoca
10x10 Spaces $40 Table Spaces $25 Set up time 8am-10am
Book early to save a spotGeneral Admission $5 Children under 12
Free with a parentFood and refreshments available
Proper Braking
I was asked recently by a friend who just purchased his first bike what is the most important safety tip you can give me I thought for a second and answered learning how to use your brakes He looked at me as if I were kidding him Whats to it he said ya just stomp and squeeze just like in your car
Thats the problem I said Too many riders believe that and coincidentally bikers crash way to often Youve all heard the story about the guy who had to lay er down because somebody pulled out in front of him
What that actually means is he panicked locked the rear tire and the bike slid on the ground and stopped when it hit the vehicle or just before it hit the vehicle In either case the rider crashed in an attempt to avoid a crash
Ninety percent of the time if the rider had braked properly in that situation he would never have struck the vehicle
So the question is how do I minimize my chances of crashing into something The answer is simple Practice emergency maximum braking But first theres a couple of things you need to know Number 1 The
front brake is 70 of your braking force Due to that fact you must put more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake If you happen to lock the front tire you must release it immediately then reapply it Squeeze the front brake dont grab it If you lock the rear tire dont release it If you do theres a good chance you will high side
With a motorcycle you can still steer when the rear tire is locked and sliding You must also remember that the motorcycle must be straight up when performing maximum braking This is not to say that you cant brake with the bike leaned over in a turn you can lightly brake with both brakes in that situation but maximum braking must be done with the bike straight up
The point is you must learn to modulate your brakes to keep from locking them and the only way to do that is to practice Keep repeating to yourself front brake front brake That will assist you in putting more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake
You should practice maximum braking from whatever speed you normally ride I guarantee your bike will react differently when braking hard at 80mph than at 30mph If you practice then in an emergency situation you
will revert to your training rather than dumb luck The only other alternative is to buy a bike with anti-lock brakes just remember even with anti-lock brakes the bike still has to be straight up to perform maximum braking
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Continued on next Page
Please tell ldquoMotormanrdquo Belt Drive Betty sent you to receive
your $500 discount
Till next month ride safe and get some practice in
A word of thanks to all the riders who have bought my Ride Like a Pro video and for all the positive reviews received I truly appreciate all the support and just remember always apply the techniques I show you in the video every single time you ride
You can call our toll free number and order the video with your mastercard or visa Dr Donna or myself will be happy to take your order You can order by calling 1-866-868-7433 It will be the best motorcycle accessory you can buy for you or a friend
You can also pick up my Ride Like a Pro Video at the following dealers in the Tampa Bay area BMW of Tampa Bay on Gunn Highway or Action Honda in Hudson Ride Safe
Copyright 2009 Jerry ldquoMotormanrdquo Palladinowwwridelikeaprocom
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2013 Ride for MS Thank You Riders
What a great ride It started out pretty gloomy but the rain held out Many thanks to all of those who bit the bullet and took a chance that it would stay clear and it did
Thanks to the Knights of Columbus - South Windsor for a fantastic buffet dinner Wayne Wilson amp James Ridout from the White Nights-EMS for being there in case we needed them
To all the sponsors and contributors for the beautiful door and auction prizes thank you And finally to the many volunteers who make this Ride for MS event possible Kathy Iacovone who won the 50 Plasma TV Congrats Kathy
The Top Fundraiser bringing in the most pledges this year was Mike Lucier The Top 3 Fundraisers that brought in the most pledges for the last 5 years are 1 Kathy Iacovone 2 Gail Lucier-Nantais and 3 Mile Lucier ~~ GREAT JOB ~~
The 5th Annual Ride for MS brought in over $8000 to be given to the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) to help subsidize the purchase of special equipment such as wheelchairs wheelchair batteries walkers and other equipment as needed by those in our community with MS
Shar Good - Lone Wolf Clubhouse
THOUSANDS OF BIKERS ROAR INTOWASHINGTON DC TO PROTEST
Two Million Bikers rally suited up to protest theMillions of Americans March Against Fear
Bikers opposing a Muslim rally took over Washington DC on the morning of September 11th Thousands of motorcyclists roared into the nationrsquos capital for the Two Million Bikers Rallymdashas the nation observed moments of silence to honor the victims of the 911 terror attacksmdashintent on drowning out an event originally titled the Million Muslim March The Million Muslim March changed its name to the Million American March Against Fear (MAMF) but that did not change the bikersrsquo minds
Authorities denied the accusations noting that permits are not needed to rally in the capital MAMF the rally opposed by the bikers began on the National Mall just after 12pmmdashright as the bikers began to circle the area With many streets surrounding the rally closed off to traffic the bikers were not able to get to the rally of their disdain
A historic event for solidarity of humanity to establish peace harmony and justice is how MAMF described their rally organized by the American Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC)
The riders did make their presence felt though with clusters of motorcycles circling the surrounding blocks as MAMFrsquos speakers and organizers tried to rally
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Continued on next Page
Explaining that American-Muslims lsquostand with America against terrorismrsquo speaker Ruby Sous said ldquowe want to stand here in solidarity with the American people against hate and violencerdquo Christian protestors who showed up to protest against the Muslim rallymdashin addition to the motorcycled masses shouted back lsquoyou picked the wrong dayrsquo Throughout all this motorcycles could be seen circling coursing and revving their way around the rally
Attendees tried to hold a moment of silence but all they heard were revving motorcyclesThough not quite as large as the name would suggest there were several thousand motorcyclists in attendance stretching at least one-third of a mile long as they rumbled down suburban highways according to reports
MAMF also did not exactly live up to its name with only a few dozen supporters showing up Several speakers also railed against conspiracy theories American soldiers in the Middle East and other fringe topics They were outnumbered by the throngs of park police and counter-demonstrators on hand according to reports
Chopper
NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE
October 2013 - - The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum amp Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2014 Hall of Fame and the 2014 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame
Individuals organizations and businesses considered for induction into the Hall of Fame will have made a positive and significant impact on motorcycling Individuals considered for the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will have made a significant impact through their work in grassroots rights efforts
The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors the men and women who have dedicated much of their lives to improving promoting and advancing our great sport and lifestyle
The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the sacrifices individuals across the nation and world have made to protect the rights of motorcyclists through their efforts in the political arena and in grassroots
motorcyclists rights organizations Anyone who knows of a deserving individual can help the museum recognize these exceptional and deserving people by sending in a nomination
Nomination forms must be accompanied by credentials which explain why an individual should be considered for induction Please keep in mind that while their achievements may be outstanding not everyone knows it A comprehensive overview of their accomplishments is necessary to make an informed and educated decision Biographical info newspaper articles historical documents etc may be submitted Credentials should be no longer than five pages long including nomination form
Anyone interested in submitting a nomination form can download the Hall of Fame Nomination form online at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-manager14-Nomination-Formdoc
The Freedom Fighters nomination form is available at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-managerFFHoF-Nomination-Formdoc or you can request a nomination form by phoning the Museum 6053472001 or emailing infosturgismuseumcom
Nominations must be received by the Museum no later than January 10 2014 Individuals chosen for induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will be honored at the annual induction breakfast ceremony on Wednesday August 6 2014
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 32LWC News amp International News
Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags - Pro Riders Marketing Press
Announcement
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper HouseGTO Stretched SaddlebagsRetail $99595
Philadelphia PA - Just outside the ldquocity of brotherly loverdquo is a business that is so cool it
canrsquot be described within the confines of this press release You will have to go to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom to see what I mean
Here we are introducing a new division of the company which is the ldquoFiberglass Manufacturing Divisionrdquo
The first parts to come of the line are the Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags American made super strong and with top flight construction they fit like a glove on any
1993-2013 Harley Davidson Bagger model They are available with exhaust cutouts on both sides one side or none at all depending on your exhaust system
Stretched with a cool speedline design to make even a stock bagger pop with that custom look Shown painted
Dealer and distributor programs are available For further details contact Joe Distefano at proridersmarketingsbcglobalnet P-319-389-0798 or F-866-205-2422For retail sales got to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom
To see these cool bags many great custom bikes and meet Johnny Mac in person while in Daytona at Biketoberfest go to the Strip Club Choppers RoadHousesee below
About Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House is a house of services We specialize in fiberglass products ground up custom motorcycle builds and more Our 47000 sq ft building contains our fabrication area showroom fiberglass production area and 2500 sq ft photo video studio (Elite Studios) we create amp maintain our own websites in house In addition we provide creative services work (photoshop photography) etc Founded in 1999 we have grown through the years from a garage builder to a full service
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 33New Products
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Above Johnny Mac with raw set of GTO Bags as seen at the Indian Larry Block party
The Christmas Motorcycle Show (CMS) is the YEAR END Motorcycle Show for the Motorcycle Rider A place that you can buy gifts for your hard to buy for Rider
We have something for everyone at CMS with all the latest in the motorcycle industry from motorcycles to appeal to gifts to motorcycle art and First Nations art as well
Each booth will have sale items on hand while they last You will see custom bikes along with best in street bikes competing for cash prizes
See race bikes and talk to racers If you are looking to join a riders group CMS is the place to be this Remembrance Day weekend We will have cash prizes for the Best in Show in Best Christmas Decorated Bike ldquoBest Custom Bikerdquo Best Overseas Custom Best Motorcycle Artrdquo Best Scooter and Best Vintage with a tribute to theldquo Isle Of Man We will also have a Swap Meet on Sunday
For the cultural rider and passenger we will have a Motorcycle ARTSHOW where we will have arts and crafts made by riders for riders We will also have a First Nations Arts and cultural display and sale as wellThe National ldquoThank You Veterans Toy Driverdquo is a way for the motorcycling community
get involved in a program that helps military families at Christmas Our organisation associated groups and you can and will gather and distribute toys for our veterans families at bases across Canada (as far as our toy donations last)
This is not a hand out but a way for Riders to say to our soldiers and especially their families that we appreciate everything they go through to keep their family unit together If we can help by supplying a present or two under the Christmas Tree this year and make a kid happy at Christmashellipwhy not
How can you help You can get involved by mailing an unwrapped gift for a kid from 6 months old to 16 years old to the address on our website If you can talk to your friends andor group and get a few toys together that would be great As you know CASH is king and if you can make a cash donation for the truck and fuel to deliver the toys to bases across Canada that would be very helpful If you cannot make it to the show and would like to help anyway please go to our PayPal account and donate the price of admission of $15+ into the show AS A DONATION for the cause at friendsofveteranscom Or please contact our office at fovcanadagmailcom
facility within a creative environment we excel and our customers are 100 satisfied Location915 Ray AvenueCroydon Pa 19021267-878-9046 GM Jack Mcintyrecell 610-636-5848jackbikerpicsorg As always your continued support of our clients and Pro Riders Marketing is sincerely appreciated
If you need further information to facilitate use of this PR or for any reason please feel free to contact me anytime 247
Thank you again for your continued support
Best Regards Joe Distefano wwwproridersmarketingcom Pro Riders Marketing Promotional Productswwwprmpromocom phone 319-389-0798 fax 866-205-2422proridersmarketingsbc-globalnet
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 34New Products amp ON Events
Folks yesterday Wounded Warriors Canada launched a very exciting innovative event The WWC Battlefield Bike Ride 2014 will raise funds for PTSD service animal programs The ride will last 5 - 15 June Juno Beach - Vimy
Commencing on the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings This ride will be a bucket list experience not only will we cycle in our forefathers footsteps we will take in all that rural France has to offer Frankly I am getting tired of hearing that Vets are paying upwards to $25k for a service dog To my mind some of the folks that supply dogs are war profiteers We do not charge a thin dime to any Vet in need of this great tool to fight the demons of PTSD
The need is great as we all know Now before we digress into VAC should pay for them You are right That said we need to prove it works this will take time In the interim we need to help those that need this type of help I would ask that you go to our web site wwwwoundedwarriorsca for details etc
Please consider joining us in an incredible journey You will find the ask is modest and quite doable no matter if you fundraise or pay it all yourself or a combination of both Raised fund are tax deductible Finally please forward to all your FB friends We are looking for 200 riders to ride for the 158 fallen Honour the fallen help the living
Wayne JohnstonFounderWounded Warriors Canada
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 35Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events
DAVE SEHL TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the seventh member of the class of 2013 Dave Sehl will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
First in Canada as a privateer and then in the US on the Harley-Davidson factory team for a few shining years Dave Sehl ruled the half-mile dirt tracks like few others
Daversquos first success came in ice racing in 1966 when he won the CMA junior 500 national championship In lsquo67 he was Canadarsquos top half-mile dirt track competitor in
the senior class repeating the win in lsquo68 as an expert He topped that in 1969 winning on the ice again as an expert and taking the CMA No 1 plate in dirt track
An AMA national victory in 1970 provided Dave with a huge boost and three weeks later Dave won again this time another half-mile in Columbus Ohio He was on a roll and over a five-year spell he won Louisville three times ldquoIt was a nice trackrdquo he says in retrospect ldquoBig and smooth and nobody got in your wayrdquo Over a five-year span Dave was on the Louisville podium all five times
Perseverance and talent were rewarded and
in 1971 Dave placed fifth overall in AMA standings-his best year At the same time his dominance of Canadian racing continued and Dave took the CMA championships in 250 and 750 cc half-mile dirt track in 1970 and lsquo73
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 36Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC)
Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
DON HADDOW TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the sixth member of the class of 2013 Don Haddow will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
Don Haddow credits his lifelong passion for motorsports to a childhood Christmas present from an aunt ldquoThrills of the Speedwayrdquo This led to a life-long love for riding and racing with much success
At the age of 26 Don bought a new Triumph T100R and was rewarded with the 1957 Canadian championship in the expert class at Harewood Acres near Jarvis Ont A few
weeks later he placed second in the 25-lap final of the BEMC Indian Summer Trophy Races These wins launched Donrsquos career
Late in the season in 1961 Don rode Oscar Liebmannrsquos hand-built BMW Rennsport special at Harewood and narrowly beat Al Johnson on a Norton Manx to win the Indian Summer Trophy Race
In 1962 Don received a first class award in the Canadian winter rally and competed in sports car hillclimbs in the legendary Jordan Special a home-built car with alcohol-fuelled Vincent engine It was invariably the fastest machine on the hill regularly defeated Ludwig Heimrath in his Porsches and still holds the hill records at Hockley Valley and Rattlesnake Point
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and
ldquoFinish each day and be done with it You have done what you could
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in forget them as soon as you can Tomorrow is a new day You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be
encumbered with your old nonsenserdquo
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Continued on next Page
promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in To-ronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motor-cyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
GEORGE PEPPER TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE HALL
OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to honour pioneering motorcycle racer George Pepper as an Historical Inductee at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga
Ontario
George Pepper was the pride of Belleville Ont and one of Canadarsquos most naturally talented motorcycle racers of the prewar era He was an exceptional rider with successes in Canada the United States and England With the outbreak of the Second World War he became a pilot in the Royal Air Force and was decorated for bravery before his life was cut short by a plane crash on a test flight in 1942
In 1936 George rocketed to fame when his home town hosted its first road race through the streets the Canadian championship 200 held in Belleville It drew 35 entries from star riders such as Madison Sale Bruce Venier and Tony Miller from Toronto Bob Sparks and Elwood Stillwell from Windsor and Americans Babe Tancrede and Ben Campanale on factory-backed Harley-Davidsons Nearly all the Canadian entrants rode British makes such as BSA Norton and Rudge The starter was Toronto motorcycle dealer Percy McBride and a crowd estimated at 20000 lined the streets to watch
Georgersquos abilities were soon noticed abroad and he and several Canadian racers were persuaded to compete in the English speedway leagues Racingrsquos popularity in England dwarfed the Belleville crowds drawing up to 60000 spectators in an evening
When war was declared in September 1939 George immediately enlisted working first in a factory building Spitfire aircraft and in September 1941 becoming a commissioned pilot in the Royal Air Force He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross but only weeks
later on Nov 17 1942 he and his crew were all killed during a daylight test flight in which the plane went into a spin from which it could not recover His ashes were returned to Canada and buried in the Belleville cemetery
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 38Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The Trucker
A trucker came into a truck stop cafeacute and placed his order He said lsquoI want three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boardsrsquo
The brand new blonde waitress not wanting to appear stupid went to the kitchen and said to the cook lsquoThis guy out there just ordered three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards What does he think this place is an auto parts storersquo
lsquoNorsquo the cook said lsquoThree flat tires mean three pancakes a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up and running boards are 2 slices of crisp bacon
lsquoOh OKrsquo said the blonde She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer
The trucker asked lsquoWhat are the beans for Blondiersquo
lsquoShe replied lsquoI thought while you were waiting for the flat tires headlights and running boards you might as well gas up
Two Nuts
Two boy scouts went on a nature hike in the hills picking hickory nuts along the way They soon filled their small pails and started to fill their pants and shirt pockets When they could hold no more nuts they started down the country road until they came across a cemetery One of the boys decided that would be a good place to stop and divide up the nuts
The two boys sat in the shade of a large oak tree and unloaded their pockets and buckets dumping all of the nuts in a large pile In the process two of the nuts rolled down near the road The boys then proceeded to divide up the nuts ldquoOne for you One for me One for you One for merdquo
As they were dividing the nuts another boy walking by the cemetery happened to hear them He looked into the cemetery but could not see the boys because they were hidden by the tree He hesitated a moment and then ran back to his house
ldquoFather fatherrdquo he yelled as he entered his house ldquoThe cemetery Come quickrdquo ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo the father asked ldquoNo time to explainrdquo the boy frantically panted ldquoFollow merdquo The boy and the father ran up the country road and stopped when they reached the cemetery They stood at the side of the road and listened for a few moments Then the father asked his son ldquowhatrsquos wrongrdquo
The son said ldquodo you hear that (he whispered)rdquo They both listened intently and heard the Scouts ldquoOne for me One for you One for me One for yourdquo
The boy then blurted out to his father ldquoThe devil and the God are dividing the soulsrdquo The father grinned but was silent A few moments later as the Scouts completed dividing out the nuts one Scout said to the other rdquo As soon as we get those two nuts down by the road wersquoll have them allrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 39Thoughts to Ponder
Cape Pine
Written by Krista Austin St Johnrsquos NLPictures taken by Krista Austin
My roots are on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in the tiny rural community of St Shottrsquos As a child I frequently heard older people talking very casually about encounters with ghosts both in St Shottrsquos and especially in neighbouring Cape Pine I emphasize the word ldquocasuallyrdquo because these ghost stories were not meant to frighten but to teach that there is but a thin veil between this world and the next and encounters with the other side should not scare you as such occurrences are simply the result of ldquosome poor soul in need of a prayerrdquo
The last weekend of September brought perfect weather for a road trip so my partner Mark and I took the opportunity to visit my family in St Shottrsquos As Mark had never been to Cape Pine we considered it a good excuse to do some off-road riding my Suzuki Vstrom and his Kawasaki Versys Cape Pine consists of a now-automated lighthouse and two houses that are vacant for most of the year Itrsquos the most southerly point in Newfoundland at about the same latitude as the northern
border of Italy Part of the ldquoGraveyard of the Atlanticrdquo the number of shipwrecks in the area in the early 19th Century led to the construction of the lighthouse in 1851
To get to Cape Pine you turn off the Irish Loop highway at St Shottrsquos and then travel along a gravel road for about 9km The road is in pretty good shape but loose in places When you reach Cape Pine yoursquore rewarded with spectacular scenery of barrens cliffs and ocean
After wandering around and taking some pictures we set off for the main road Things were going quite well until I heard a large rock hit the bottom of my bike Somehow I
instinctively pulled in the clutch and came to a stop It was only then that I realized that my bike was no longer running I turn the key off turn it back on put the bike in neutral and hit the starter Shersquos alive I hit the gear shift andhellipshe shut off ldquoWhat the amp$rdquo Mark instantly knew what had happened and his hunch was proven when he inspected the wire coming from the side stand Somehow the rock had cut the wire going to my side stand switch The problem I now had was that the bike thinks that the stand is down and cuts the power when the bike is shifted into gear Luckily for me Mark is a jack-of-all-trades and usually turns into McGyver when
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Continued on next Page
something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
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ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
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back and forth on the road and corners were even worse I couldnrsquot wait for that set of tires to wear out
After that I went looking for something a little better so I decided to try a set of Avon Venom X
The difference was incredible and immediate It was like these tires were designed for my bike
The bike ran smoother on the road tracked perfectly and cornered with a smoothness that Irsquod never felt before There was no more having to guess what the bike would do every time it hit a crack or bump in the road it now tracked perfectly true What a pleasure it was to ride It was like being on a brand new bike
So consequently Irsquove stuck with Avonrsquos for my bike and couldnrsquot be happier A lot of riders like their Metzeler tires you hear a lot of good things about them Irsquove been tempted to try a set but Irsquom happy with the way the bike runs on Avonrsquos so why mess with a good thing
I guess the bottom line in tires is find a tire that runs well for your bike and your riding style and enjoy your time out on the road
ldquoLife is like riding a bicycle To keep your balance you must keep movingrdquo
Albert Einstein
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 28Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
Duncan and Dave M conquering the Dragon
JampJ MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET
RODNEY COMMUNITY CENTRESunday Oct 27 2013
10 am ndash 3 pm135 Queen St Rodney ON
Located approx 35 mins from London and Chatham 1 hr from Windsor or Woodstock5 mins off Hwy 401 exit at Furnival Road
exit 129 Towards Rodney take a left at the crossroads Queens Line and Furnival Rd
Community Center is down on the left
VENDORS PLEASE CONTACT Fred Jennings at 519-864-1427 (calls only)
e-mail fcjenn5hotmailcom or fredjennsympaticoca
10x10 Spaces $40 Table Spaces $25 Set up time 8am-10am
Book early to save a spotGeneral Admission $5 Children under 12
Free with a parentFood and refreshments available
Proper Braking
I was asked recently by a friend who just purchased his first bike what is the most important safety tip you can give me I thought for a second and answered learning how to use your brakes He looked at me as if I were kidding him Whats to it he said ya just stomp and squeeze just like in your car
Thats the problem I said Too many riders believe that and coincidentally bikers crash way to often Youve all heard the story about the guy who had to lay er down because somebody pulled out in front of him
What that actually means is he panicked locked the rear tire and the bike slid on the ground and stopped when it hit the vehicle or just before it hit the vehicle In either case the rider crashed in an attempt to avoid a crash
Ninety percent of the time if the rider had braked properly in that situation he would never have struck the vehicle
So the question is how do I minimize my chances of crashing into something The answer is simple Practice emergency maximum braking But first theres a couple of things you need to know Number 1 The
front brake is 70 of your braking force Due to that fact you must put more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake If you happen to lock the front tire you must release it immediately then reapply it Squeeze the front brake dont grab it If you lock the rear tire dont release it If you do theres a good chance you will high side
With a motorcycle you can still steer when the rear tire is locked and sliding You must also remember that the motorcycle must be straight up when performing maximum braking This is not to say that you cant brake with the bike leaned over in a turn you can lightly brake with both brakes in that situation but maximum braking must be done with the bike straight up
The point is you must learn to modulate your brakes to keep from locking them and the only way to do that is to practice Keep repeating to yourself front brake front brake That will assist you in putting more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake
You should practice maximum braking from whatever speed you normally ride I guarantee your bike will react differently when braking hard at 80mph than at 30mph If you practice then in an emergency situation you
will revert to your training rather than dumb luck The only other alternative is to buy a bike with anti-lock brakes just remember even with anti-lock brakes the bike still has to be straight up to perform maximum braking
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Please tell ldquoMotormanrdquo Belt Drive Betty sent you to receive
your $500 discount
Till next month ride safe and get some practice in
A word of thanks to all the riders who have bought my Ride Like a Pro video and for all the positive reviews received I truly appreciate all the support and just remember always apply the techniques I show you in the video every single time you ride
You can call our toll free number and order the video with your mastercard or visa Dr Donna or myself will be happy to take your order You can order by calling 1-866-868-7433 It will be the best motorcycle accessory you can buy for you or a friend
You can also pick up my Ride Like a Pro Video at the following dealers in the Tampa Bay area BMW of Tampa Bay on Gunn Highway or Action Honda in Hudson Ride Safe
Copyright 2009 Jerry ldquoMotormanrdquo Palladinowwwridelikeaprocom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 30Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
2013 Ride for MS Thank You Riders
What a great ride It started out pretty gloomy but the rain held out Many thanks to all of those who bit the bullet and took a chance that it would stay clear and it did
Thanks to the Knights of Columbus - South Windsor for a fantastic buffet dinner Wayne Wilson amp James Ridout from the White Nights-EMS for being there in case we needed them
To all the sponsors and contributors for the beautiful door and auction prizes thank you And finally to the many volunteers who make this Ride for MS event possible Kathy Iacovone who won the 50 Plasma TV Congrats Kathy
The Top Fundraiser bringing in the most pledges this year was Mike Lucier The Top 3 Fundraisers that brought in the most pledges for the last 5 years are 1 Kathy Iacovone 2 Gail Lucier-Nantais and 3 Mile Lucier ~~ GREAT JOB ~~
The 5th Annual Ride for MS brought in over $8000 to be given to the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) to help subsidize the purchase of special equipment such as wheelchairs wheelchair batteries walkers and other equipment as needed by those in our community with MS
Shar Good - Lone Wolf Clubhouse
THOUSANDS OF BIKERS ROAR INTOWASHINGTON DC TO PROTEST
Two Million Bikers rally suited up to protest theMillions of Americans March Against Fear
Bikers opposing a Muslim rally took over Washington DC on the morning of September 11th Thousands of motorcyclists roared into the nationrsquos capital for the Two Million Bikers Rallymdashas the nation observed moments of silence to honor the victims of the 911 terror attacksmdashintent on drowning out an event originally titled the Million Muslim March The Million Muslim March changed its name to the Million American March Against Fear (MAMF) but that did not change the bikersrsquo minds
Authorities denied the accusations noting that permits are not needed to rally in the capital MAMF the rally opposed by the bikers began on the National Mall just after 12pmmdashright as the bikers began to circle the area With many streets surrounding the rally closed off to traffic the bikers were not able to get to the rally of their disdain
A historic event for solidarity of humanity to establish peace harmony and justice is how MAMF described their rally organized by the American Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC)
The riders did make their presence felt though with clusters of motorcycles circling the surrounding blocks as MAMFrsquos speakers and organizers tried to rally
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Explaining that American-Muslims lsquostand with America against terrorismrsquo speaker Ruby Sous said ldquowe want to stand here in solidarity with the American people against hate and violencerdquo Christian protestors who showed up to protest against the Muslim rallymdashin addition to the motorcycled masses shouted back lsquoyou picked the wrong dayrsquo Throughout all this motorcycles could be seen circling coursing and revving their way around the rally
Attendees tried to hold a moment of silence but all they heard were revving motorcyclesThough not quite as large as the name would suggest there were several thousand motorcyclists in attendance stretching at least one-third of a mile long as they rumbled down suburban highways according to reports
MAMF also did not exactly live up to its name with only a few dozen supporters showing up Several speakers also railed against conspiracy theories American soldiers in the Middle East and other fringe topics They were outnumbered by the throngs of park police and counter-demonstrators on hand according to reports
Chopper
NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE
October 2013 - - The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum amp Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2014 Hall of Fame and the 2014 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame
Individuals organizations and businesses considered for induction into the Hall of Fame will have made a positive and significant impact on motorcycling Individuals considered for the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will have made a significant impact through their work in grassroots rights efforts
The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors the men and women who have dedicated much of their lives to improving promoting and advancing our great sport and lifestyle
The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the sacrifices individuals across the nation and world have made to protect the rights of motorcyclists through their efforts in the political arena and in grassroots
motorcyclists rights organizations Anyone who knows of a deserving individual can help the museum recognize these exceptional and deserving people by sending in a nomination
Nomination forms must be accompanied by credentials which explain why an individual should be considered for induction Please keep in mind that while their achievements may be outstanding not everyone knows it A comprehensive overview of their accomplishments is necessary to make an informed and educated decision Biographical info newspaper articles historical documents etc may be submitted Credentials should be no longer than five pages long including nomination form
Anyone interested in submitting a nomination form can download the Hall of Fame Nomination form online at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-manager14-Nomination-Formdoc
The Freedom Fighters nomination form is available at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-managerFFHoF-Nomination-Formdoc or you can request a nomination form by phoning the Museum 6053472001 or emailing infosturgismuseumcom
Nominations must be received by the Museum no later than January 10 2014 Individuals chosen for induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will be honored at the annual induction breakfast ceremony on Wednesday August 6 2014
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 32LWC News amp International News
Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags - Pro Riders Marketing Press
Announcement
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper HouseGTO Stretched SaddlebagsRetail $99595
Philadelphia PA - Just outside the ldquocity of brotherly loverdquo is a business that is so cool it
canrsquot be described within the confines of this press release You will have to go to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom to see what I mean
Here we are introducing a new division of the company which is the ldquoFiberglass Manufacturing Divisionrdquo
The first parts to come of the line are the Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags American made super strong and with top flight construction they fit like a glove on any
1993-2013 Harley Davidson Bagger model They are available with exhaust cutouts on both sides one side or none at all depending on your exhaust system
Stretched with a cool speedline design to make even a stock bagger pop with that custom look Shown painted
Dealer and distributor programs are available For further details contact Joe Distefano at proridersmarketingsbcglobalnet P-319-389-0798 or F-866-205-2422For retail sales got to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom
To see these cool bags many great custom bikes and meet Johnny Mac in person while in Daytona at Biketoberfest go to the Strip Club Choppers RoadHousesee below
About Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House is a house of services We specialize in fiberglass products ground up custom motorcycle builds and more Our 47000 sq ft building contains our fabrication area showroom fiberglass production area and 2500 sq ft photo video studio (Elite Studios) we create amp maintain our own websites in house In addition we provide creative services work (photoshop photography) etc Founded in 1999 we have grown through the years from a garage builder to a full service
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 33New Products
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Above Johnny Mac with raw set of GTO Bags as seen at the Indian Larry Block party
The Christmas Motorcycle Show (CMS) is the YEAR END Motorcycle Show for the Motorcycle Rider A place that you can buy gifts for your hard to buy for Rider
We have something for everyone at CMS with all the latest in the motorcycle industry from motorcycles to appeal to gifts to motorcycle art and First Nations art as well
Each booth will have sale items on hand while they last You will see custom bikes along with best in street bikes competing for cash prizes
See race bikes and talk to racers If you are looking to join a riders group CMS is the place to be this Remembrance Day weekend We will have cash prizes for the Best in Show in Best Christmas Decorated Bike ldquoBest Custom Bikerdquo Best Overseas Custom Best Motorcycle Artrdquo Best Scooter and Best Vintage with a tribute to theldquo Isle Of Man We will also have a Swap Meet on Sunday
For the cultural rider and passenger we will have a Motorcycle ARTSHOW where we will have arts and crafts made by riders for riders We will also have a First Nations Arts and cultural display and sale as wellThe National ldquoThank You Veterans Toy Driverdquo is a way for the motorcycling community
get involved in a program that helps military families at Christmas Our organisation associated groups and you can and will gather and distribute toys for our veterans families at bases across Canada (as far as our toy donations last)
This is not a hand out but a way for Riders to say to our soldiers and especially their families that we appreciate everything they go through to keep their family unit together If we can help by supplying a present or two under the Christmas Tree this year and make a kid happy at Christmashellipwhy not
How can you help You can get involved by mailing an unwrapped gift for a kid from 6 months old to 16 years old to the address on our website If you can talk to your friends andor group and get a few toys together that would be great As you know CASH is king and if you can make a cash donation for the truck and fuel to deliver the toys to bases across Canada that would be very helpful If you cannot make it to the show and would like to help anyway please go to our PayPal account and donate the price of admission of $15+ into the show AS A DONATION for the cause at friendsofveteranscom Or please contact our office at fovcanadagmailcom
facility within a creative environment we excel and our customers are 100 satisfied Location915 Ray AvenueCroydon Pa 19021267-878-9046 GM Jack Mcintyrecell 610-636-5848jackbikerpicsorg As always your continued support of our clients and Pro Riders Marketing is sincerely appreciated
If you need further information to facilitate use of this PR or for any reason please feel free to contact me anytime 247
Thank you again for your continued support
Best Regards Joe Distefano wwwproridersmarketingcom Pro Riders Marketing Promotional Productswwwprmpromocom phone 319-389-0798 fax 866-205-2422proridersmarketingsbc-globalnet
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 34New Products amp ON Events
Folks yesterday Wounded Warriors Canada launched a very exciting innovative event The WWC Battlefield Bike Ride 2014 will raise funds for PTSD service animal programs The ride will last 5 - 15 June Juno Beach - Vimy
Commencing on the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings This ride will be a bucket list experience not only will we cycle in our forefathers footsteps we will take in all that rural France has to offer Frankly I am getting tired of hearing that Vets are paying upwards to $25k for a service dog To my mind some of the folks that supply dogs are war profiteers We do not charge a thin dime to any Vet in need of this great tool to fight the demons of PTSD
The need is great as we all know Now before we digress into VAC should pay for them You are right That said we need to prove it works this will take time In the interim we need to help those that need this type of help I would ask that you go to our web site wwwwoundedwarriorsca for details etc
Please consider joining us in an incredible journey You will find the ask is modest and quite doable no matter if you fundraise or pay it all yourself or a combination of both Raised fund are tax deductible Finally please forward to all your FB friends We are looking for 200 riders to ride for the 158 fallen Honour the fallen help the living
Wayne JohnstonFounderWounded Warriors Canada
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 35Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events
DAVE SEHL TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the seventh member of the class of 2013 Dave Sehl will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
First in Canada as a privateer and then in the US on the Harley-Davidson factory team for a few shining years Dave Sehl ruled the half-mile dirt tracks like few others
Daversquos first success came in ice racing in 1966 when he won the CMA junior 500 national championship In lsquo67 he was Canadarsquos top half-mile dirt track competitor in
the senior class repeating the win in lsquo68 as an expert He topped that in 1969 winning on the ice again as an expert and taking the CMA No 1 plate in dirt track
An AMA national victory in 1970 provided Dave with a huge boost and three weeks later Dave won again this time another half-mile in Columbus Ohio He was on a roll and over a five-year spell he won Louisville three times ldquoIt was a nice trackrdquo he says in retrospect ldquoBig and smooth and nobody got in your wayrdquo Over a five-year span Dave was on the Louisville podium all five times
Perseverance and talent were rewarded and
in 1971 Dave placed fifth overall in AMA standings-his best year At the same time his dominance of Canadian racing continued and Dave took the CMA championships in 250 and 750 cc half-mile dirt track in 1970 and lsquo73
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International
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Continued on next Page
Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC)
Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
DON HADDOW TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the sixth member of the class of 2013 Don Haddow will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
Don Haddow credits his lifelong passion for motorsports to a childhood Christmas present from an aunt ldquoThrills of the Speedwayrdquo This led to a life-long love for riding and racing with much success
At the age of 26 Don bought a new Triumph T100R and was rewarded with the 1957 Canadian championship in the expert class at Harewood Acres near Jarvis Ont A few
weeks later he placed second in the 25-lap final of the BEMC Indian Summer Trophy Races These wins launched Donrsquos career
Late in the season in 1961 Don rode Oscar Liebmannrsquos hand-built BMW Rennsport special at Harewood and narrowly beat Al Johnson on a Norton Manx to win the Indian Summer Trophy Race
In 1962 Don received a first class award in the Canadian winter rally and competed in sports car hillclimbs in the legendary Jordan Special a home-built car with alcohol-fuelled Vincent engine It was invariably the fastest machine on the hill regularly defeated Ludwig Heimrath in his Porsches and still holds the hill records at Hockley Valley and Rattlesnake Point
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and
ldquoFinish each day and be done with it You have done what you could
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in forget them as soon as you can Tomorrow is a new day You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be
encumbered with your old nonsenserdquo
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Continued on next Page
promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in To-ronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motor-cyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
GEORGE PEPPER TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE HALL
OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to honour pioneering motorcycle racer George Pepper as an Historical Inductee at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga
Ontario
George Pepper was the pride of Belleville Ont and one of Canadarsquos most naturally talented motorcycle racers of the prewar era He was an exceptional rider with successes in Canada the United States and England With the outbreak of the Second World War he became a pilot in the Royal Air Force and was decorated for bravery before his life was cut short by a plane crash on a test flight in 1942
In 1936 George rocketed to fame when his home town hosted its first road race through the streets the Canadian championship 200 held in Belleville It drew 35 entries from star riders such as Madison Sale Bruce Venier and Tony Miller from Toronto Bob Sparks and Elwood Stillwell from Windsor and Americans Babe Tancrede and Ben Campanale on factory-backed Harley-Davidsons Nearly all the Canadian entrants rode British makes such as BSA Norton and Rudge The starter was Toronto motorcycle dealer Percy McBride and a crowd estimated at 20000 lined the streets to watch
Georgersquos abilities were soon noticed abroad and he and several Canadian racers were persuaded to compete in the English speedway leagues Racingrsquos popularity in England dwarfed the Belleville crowds drawing up to 60000 spectators in an evening
When war was declared in September 1939 George immediately enlisted working first in a factory building Spitfire aircraft and in September 1941 becoming a commissioned pilot in the Royal Air Force He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross but only weeks
later on Nov 17 1942 he and his crew were all killed during a daylight test flight in which the plane went into a spin from which it could not recover His ashes were returned to Canada and buried in the Belleville cemetery
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 38Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The Trucker
A trucker came into a truck stop cafeacute and placed his order He said lsquoI want three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boardsrsquo
The brand new blonde waitress not wanting to appear stupid went to the kitchen and said to the cook lsquoThis guy out there just ordered three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards What does he think this place is an auto parts storersquo
lsquoNorsquo the cook said lsquoThree flat tires mean three pancakes a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up and running boards are 2 slices of crisp bacon
lsquoOh OKrsquo said the blonde She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer
The trucker asked lsquoWhat are the beans for Blondiersquo
lsquoShe replied lsquoI thought while you were waiting for the flat tires headlights and running boards you might as well gas up
Two Nuts
Two boy scouts went on a nature hike in the hills picking hickory nuts along the way They soon filled their small pails and started to fill their pants and shirt pockets When they could hold no more nuts they started down the country road until they came across a cemetery One of the boys decided that would be a good place to stop and divide up the nuts
The two boys sat in the shade of a large oak tree and unloaded their pockets and buckets dumping all of the nuts in a large pile In the process two of the nuts rolled down near the road The boys then proceeded to divide up the nuts ldquoOne for you One for me One for you One for merdquo
As they were dividing the nuts another boy walking by the cemetery happened to hear them He looked into the cemetery but could not see the boys because they were hidden by the tree He hesitated a moment and then ran back to his house
ldquoFather fatherrdquo he yelled as he entered his house ldquoThe cemetery Come quickrdquo ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo the father asked ldquoNo time to explainrdquo the boy frantically panted ldquoFollow merdquo The boy and the father ran up the country road and stopped when they reached the cemetery They stood at the side of the road and listened for a few moments Then the father asked his son ldquowhatrsquos wrongrdquo
The son said ldquodo you hear that (he whispered)rdquo They both listened intently and heard the Scouts ldquoOne for me One for you One for me One for yourdquo
The boy then blurted out to his father ldquoThe devil and the God are dividing the soulsrdquo The father grinned but was silent A few moments later as the Scouts completed dividing out the nuts one Scout said to the other rdquo As soon as we get those two nuts down by the road wersquoll have them allrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 39Thoughts to Ponder
Cape Pine
Written by Krista Austin St Johnrsquos NLPictures taken by Krista Austin
My roots are on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in the tiny rural community of St Shottrsquos As a child I frequently heard older people talking very casually about encounters with ghosts both in St Shottrsquos and especially in neighbouring Cape Pine I emphasize the word ldquocasuallyrdquo because these ghost stories were not meant to frighten but to teach that there is but a thin veil between this world and the next and encounters with the other side should not scare you as such occurrences are simply the result of ldquosome poor soul in need of a prayerrdquo
The last weekend of September brought perfect weather for a road trip so my partner Mark and I took the opportunity to visit my family in St Shottrsquos As Mark had never been to Cape Pine we considered it a good excuse to do some off-road riding my Suzuki Vstrom and his Kawasaki Versys Cape Pine consists of a now-automated lighthouse and two houses that are vacant for most of the year Itrsquos the most southerly point in Newfoundland at about the same latitude as the northern
border of Italy Part of the ldquoGraveyard of the Atlanticrdquo the number of shipwrecks in the area in the early 19th Century led to the construction of the lighthouse in 1851
To get to Cape Pine you turn off the Irish Loop highway at St Shottrsquos and then travel along a gravel road for about 9km The road is in pretty good shape but loose in places When you reach Cape Pine yoursquore rewarded with spectacular scenery of barrens cliffs and ocean
After wandering around and taking some pictures we set off for the main road Things were going quite well until I heard a large rock hit the bottom of my bike Somehow I
instinctively pulled in the clutch and came to a stop It was only then that I realized that my bike was no longer running I turn the key off turn it back on put the bike in neutral and hit the starter Shersquos alive I hit the gear shift andhellipshe shut off ldquoWhat the amp$rdquo Mark instantly knew what had happened and his hunch was proven when he inspected the wire coming from the side stand Somehow the rock had cut the wire going to my side stand switch The problem I now had was that the bike thinks that the stand is down and cuts the power when the bike is shifted into gear Luckily for me Mark is a jack-of-all-trades and usually turns into McGyver when
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Continued on next Page
something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
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The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 42NL amp NB amp NS Events
ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
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- Sports amp AB Events
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- Road Trip Rewards - Member Benefits
- Rider Friendly Business Association
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- Support Our Troops
- Soldiers of Suicide - SOT
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- Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events
- Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
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- Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
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- ON Events
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Proper Braking
I was asked recently by a friend who just purchased his first bike what is the most important safety tip you can give me I thought for a second and answered learning how to use your brakes He looked at me as if I were kidding him Whats to it he said ya just stomp and squeeze just like in your car
Thats the problem I said Too many riders believe that and coincidentally bikers crash way to often Youve all heard the story about the guy who had to lay er down because somebody pulled out in front of him
What that actually means is he panicked locked the rear tire and the bike slid on the ground and stopped when it hit the vehicle or just before it hit the vehicle In either case the rider crashed in an attempt to avoid a crash
Ninety percent of the time if the rider had braked properly in that situation he would never have struck the vehicle
So the question is how do I minimize my chances of crashing into something The answer is simple Practice emergency maximum braking But first theres a couple of things you need to know Number 1 The
front brake is 70 of your braking force Due to that fact you must put more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake If you happen to lock the front tire you must release it immediately then reapply it Squeeze the front brake dont grab it If you lock the rear tire dont release it If you do theres a good chance you will high side
With a motorcycle you can still steer when the rear tire is locked and sliding You must also remember that the motorcycle must be straight up when performing maximum braking This is not to say that you cant brake with the bike leaned over in a turn you can lightly brake with both brakes in that situation but maximum braking must be done with the bike straight up
The point is you must learn to modulate your brakes to keep from locking them and the only way to do that is to practice Keep repeating to yourself front brake front brake That will assist you in putting more pressure on the front brake than the rear brake
You should practice maximum braking from whatever speed you normally ride I guarantee your bike will react differently when braking hard at 80mph than at 30mph If you practice then in an emergency situation you
will revert to your training rather than dumb luck The only other alternative is to buy a bike with anti-lock brakes just remember even with anti-lock brakes the bike still has to be straight up to perform maximum braking
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Please tell ldquoMotormanrdquo Belt Drive Betty sent you to receive
your $500 discount
Till next month ride safe and get some practice in
A word of thanks to all the riders who have bought my Ride Like a Pro video and for all the positive reviews received I truly appreciate all the support and just remember always apply the techniques I show you in the video every single time you ride
You can call our toll free number and order the video with your mastercard or visa Dr Donna or myself will be happy to take your order You can order by calling 1-866-868-7433 It will be the best motorcycle accessory you can buy for you or a friend
You can also pick up my Ride Like a Pro Video at the following dealers in the Tampa Bay area BMW of Tampa Bay on Gunn Highway or Action Honda in Hudson Ride Safe
Copyright 2009 Jerry ldquoMotormanrdquo Palladinowwwridelikeaprocom
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2013 Ride for MS Thank You Riders
What a great ride It started out pretty gloomy but the rain held out Many thanks to all of those who bit the bullet and took a chance that it would stay clear and it did
Thanks to the Knights of Columbus - South Windsor for a fantastic buffet dinner Wayne Wilson amp James Ridout from the White Nights-EMS for being there in case we needed them
To all the sponsors and contributors for the beautiful door and auction prizes thank you And finally to the many volunteers who make this Ride for MS event possible Kathy Iacovone who won the 50 Plasma TV Congrats Kathy
The Top Fundraiser bringing in the most pledges this year was Mike Lucier The Top 3 Fundraisers that brought in the most pledges for the last 5 years are 1 Kathy Iacovone 2 Gail Lucier-Nantais and 3 Mile Lucier ~~ GREAT JOB ~~
The 5th Annual Ride for MS brought in over $8000 to be given to the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) to help subsidize the purchase of special equipment such as wheelchairs wheelchair batteries walkers and other equipment as needed by those in our community with MS
Shar Good - Lone Wolf Clubhouse
THOUSANDS OF BIKERS ROAR INTOWASHINGTON DC TO PROTEST
Two Million Bikers rally suited up to protest theMillions of Americans March Against Fear
Bikers opposing a Muslim rally took over Washington DC on the morning of September 11th Thousands of motorcyclists roared into the nationrsquos capital for the Two Million Bikers Rallymdashas the nation observed moments of silence to honor the victims of the 911 terror attacksmdashintent on drowning out an event originally titled the Million Muslim March The Million Muslim March changed its name to the Million American March Against Fear (MAMF) but that did not change the bikersrsquo minds
Authorities denied the accusations noting that permits are not needed to rally in the capital MAMF the rally opposed by the bikers began on the National Mall just after 12pmmdashright as the bikers began to circle the area With many streets surrounding the rally closed off to traffic the bikers were not able to get to the rally of their disdain
A historic event for solidarity of humanity to establish peace harmony and justice is how MAMF described their rally organized by the American Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC)
The riders did make their presence felt though with clusters of motorcycles circling the surrounding blocks as MAMFrsquos speakers and organizers tried to rally
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Continued on next Page
Explaining that American-Muslims lsquostand with America against terrorismrsquo speaker Ruby Sous said ldquowe want to stand here in solidarity with the American people against hate and violencerdquo Christian protestors who showed up to protest against the Muslim rallymdashin addition to the motorcycled masses shouted back lsquoyou picked the wrong dayrsquo Throughout all this motorcycles could be seen circling coursing and revving their way around the rally
Attendees tried to hold a moment of silence but all they heard were revving motorcyclesThough not quite as large as the name would suggest there were several thousand motorcyclists in attendance stretching at least one-third of a mile long as they rumbled down suburban highways according to reports
MAMF also did not exactly live up to its name with only a few dozen supporters showing up Several speakers also railed against conspiracy theories American soldiers in the Middle East and other fringe topics They were outnumbered by the throngs of park police and counter-demonstrators on hand according to reports
Chopper
NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE
October 2013 - - The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum amp Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2014 Hall of Fame and the 2014 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame
Individuals organizations and businesses considered for induction into the Hall of Fame will have made a positive and significant impact on motorcycling Individuals considered for the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will have made a significant impact through their work in grassroots rights efforts
The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors the men and women who have dedicated much of their lives to improving promoting and advancing our great sport and lifestyle
The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the sacrifices individuals across the nation and world have made to protect the rights of motorcyclists through their efforts in the political arena and in grassroots
motorcyclists rights organizations Anyone who knows of a deserving individual can help the museum recognize these exceptional and deserving people by sending in a nomination
Nomination forms must be accompanied by credentials which explain why an individual should be considered for induction Please keep in mind that while their achievements may be outstanding not everyone knows it A comprehensive overview of their accomplishments is necessary to make an informed and educated decision Biographical info newspaper articles historical documents etc may be submitted Credentials should be no longer than five pages long including nomination form
Anyone interested in submitting a nomination form can download the Hall of Fame Nomination form online at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-manager14-Nomination-Formdoc
The Freedom Fighters nomination form is available at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-managerFFHoF-Nomination-Formdoc or you can request a nomination form by phoning the Museum 6053472001 or emailing infosturgismuseumcom
Nominations must be received by the Museum no later than January 10 2014 Individuals chosen for induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will be honored at the annual induction breakfast ceremony on Wednesday August 6 2014
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 32LWC News amp International News
Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags - Pro Riders Marketing Press
Announcement
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper HouseGTO Stretched SaddlebagsRetail $99595
Philadelphia PA - Just outside the ldquocity of brotherly loverdquo is a business that is so cool it
canrsquot be described within the confines of this press release You will have to go to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom to see what I mean
Here we are introducing a new division of the company which is the ldquoFiberglass Manufacturing Divisionrdquo
The first parts to come of the line are the Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags American made super strong and with top flight construction they fit like a glove on any
1993-2013 Harley Davidson Bagger model They are available with exhaust cutouts on both sides one side or none at all depending on your exhaust system
Stretched with a cool speedline design to make even a stock bagger pop with that custom look Shown painted
Dealer and distributor programs are available For further details contact Joe Distefano at proridersmarketingsbcglobalnet P-319-389-0798 or F-866-205-2422For retail sales got to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom
To see these cool bags many great custom bikes and meet Johnny Mac in person while in Daytona at Biketoberfest go to the Strip Club Choppers RoadHousesee below
About Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House is a house of services We specialize in fiberglass products ground up custom motorcycle builds and more Our 47000 sq ft building contains our fabrication area showroom fiberglass production area and 2500 sq ft photo video studio (Elite Studios) we create amp maintain our own websites in house In addition we provide creative services work (photoshop photography) etc Founded in 1999 we have grown through the years from a garage builder to a full service
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 33New Products
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Above Johnny Mac with raw set of GTO Bags as seen at the Indian Larry Block party
The Christmas Motorcycle Show (CMS) is the YEAR END Motorcycle Show for the Motorcycle Rider A place that you can buy gifts for your hard to buy for Rider
We have something for everyone at CMS with all the latest in the motorcycle industry from motorcycles to appeal to gifts to motorcycle art and First Nations art as well
Each booth will have sale items on hand while they last You will see custom bikes along with best in street bikes competing for cash prizes
See race bikes and talk to racers If you are looking to join a riders group CMS is the place to be this Remembrance Day weekend We will have cash prizes for the Best in Show in Best Christmas Decorated Bike ldquoBest Custom Bikerdquo Best Overseas Custom Best Motorcycle Artrdquo Best Scooter and Best Vintage with a tribute to theldquo Isle Of Man We will also have a Swap Meet on Sunday
For the cultural rider and passenger we will have a Motorcycle ARTSHOW where we will have arts and crafts made by riders for riders We will also have a First Nations Arts and cultural display and sale as wellThe National ldquoThank You Veterans Toy Driverdquo is a way for the motorcycling community
get involved in a program that helps military families at Christmas Our organisation associated groups and you can and will gather and distribute toys for our veterans families at bases across Canada (as far as our toy donations last)
This is not a hand out but a way for Riders to say to our soldiers and especially their families that we appreciate everything they go through to keep their family unit together If we can help by supplying a present or two under the Christmas Tree this year and make a kid happy at Christmashellipwhy not
How can you help You can get involved by mailing an unwrapped gift for a kid from 6 months old to 16 years old to the address on our website If you can talk to your friends andor group and get a few toys together that would be great As you know CASH is king and if you can make a cash donation for the truck and fuel to deliver the toys to bases across Canada that would be very helpful If you cannot make it to the show and would like to help anyway please go to our PayPal account and donate the price of admission of $15+ into the show AS A DONATION for the cause at friendsofveteranscom Or please contact our office at fovcanadagmailcom
facility within a creative environment we excel and our customers are 100 satisfied Location915 Ray AvenueCroydon Pa 19021267-878-9046 GM Jack Mcintyrecell 610-636-5848jackbikerpicsorg As always your continued support of our clients and Pro Riders Marketing is sincerely appreciated
If you need further information to facilitate use of this PR or for any reason please feel free to contact me anytime 247
Thank you again for your continued support
Best Regards Joe Distefano wwwproridersmarketingcom Pro Riders Marketing Promotional Productswwwprmpromocom phone 319-389-0798 fax 866-205-2422proridersmarketingsbc-globalnet
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 34New Products amp ON Events
Folks yesterday Wounded Warriors Canada launched a very exciting innovative event The WWC Battlefield Bike Ride 2014 will raise funds for PTSD service animal programs The ride will last 5 - 15 June Juno Beach - Vimy
Commencing on the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings This ride will be a bucket list experience not only will we cycle in our forefathers footsteps we will take in all that rural France has to offer Frankly I am getting tired of hearing that Vets are paying upwards to $25k for a service dog To my mind some of the folks that supply dogs are war profiteers We do not charge a thin dime to any Vet in need of this great tool to fight the demons of PTSD
The need is great as we all know Now before we digress into VAC should pay for them You are right That said we need to prove it works this will take time In the interim we need to help those that need this type of help I would ask that you go to our web site wwwwoundedwarriorsca for details etc
Please consider joining us in an incredible journey You will find the ask is modest and quite doable no matter if you fundraise or pay it all yourself or a combination of both Raised fund are tax deductible Finally please forward to all your FB friends We are looking for 200 riders to ride for the 158 fallen Honour the fallen help the living
Wayne JohnstonFounderWounded Warriors Canada
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DAVE SEHL TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the seventh member of the class of 2013 Dave Sehl will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
First in Canada as a privateer and then in the US on the Harley-Davidson factory team for a few shining years Dave Sehl ruled the half-mile dirt tracks like few others
Daversquos first success came in ice racing in 1966 when he won the CMA junior 500 national championship In lsquo67 he was Canadarsquos top half-mile dirt track competitor in
the senior class repeating the win in lsquo68 as an expert He topped that in 1969 winning on the ice again as an expert and taking the CMA No 1 plate in dirt track
An AMA national victory in 1970 provided Dave with a huge boost and three weeks later Dave won again this time another half-mile in Columbus Ohio He was on a roll and over a five-year spell he won Louisville three times ldquoIt was a nice trackrdquo he says in retrospect ldquoBig and smooth and nobody got in your wayrdquo Over a five-year span Dave was on the Louisville podium all five times
Perseverance and talent were rewarded and
in 1971 Dave placed fifth overall in AMA standings-his best year At the same time his dominance of Canadian racing continued and Dave took the CMA championships in 250 and 750 cc half-mile dirt track in 1970 and lsquo73
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International
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Continued on next Page
Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC)
Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
DON HADDOW TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the sixth member of the class of 2013 Don Haddow will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
Don Haddow credits his lifelong passion for motorsports to a childhood Christmas present from an aunt ldquoThrills of the Speedwayrdquo This led to a life-long love for riding and racing with much success
At the age of 26 Don bought a new Triumph T100R and was rewarded with the 1957 Canadian championship in the expert class at Harewood Acres near Jarvis Ont A few
weeks later he placed second in the 25-lap final of the BEMC Indian Summer Trophy Races These wins launched Donrsquos career
Late in the season in 1961 Don rode Oscar Liebmannrsquos hand-built BMW Rennsport special at Harewood and narrowly beat Al Johnson on a Norton Manx to win the Indian Summer Trophy Race
In 1962 Don received a first class award in the Canadian winter rally and competed in sports car hillclimbs in the legendary Jordan Special a home-built car with alcohol-fuelled Vincent engine It was invariably the fastest machine on the hill regularly defeated Ludwig Heimrath in his Porsches and still holds the hill records at Hockley Valley and Rattlesnake Point
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and
ldquoFinish each day and be done with it You have done what you could
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in forget them as soon as you can Tomorrow is a new day You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be
encumbered with your old nonsenserdquo
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Continued on next Page
promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in To-ronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motor-cyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
GEORGE PEPPER TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE HALL
OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to honour pioneering motorcycle racer George Pepper as an Historical Inductee at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga
Ontario
George Pepper was the pride of Belleville Ont and one of Canadarsquos most naturally talented motorcycle racers of the prewar era He was an exceptional rider with successes in Canada the United States and England With the outbreak of the Second World War he became a pilot in the Royal Air Force and was decorated for bravery before his life was cut short by a plane crash on a test flight in 1942
In 1936 George rocketed to fame when his home town hosted its first road race through the streets the Canadian championship 200 held in Belleville It drew 35 entries from star riders such as Madison Sale Bruce Venier and Tony Miller from Toronto Bob Sparks and Elwood Stillwell from Windsor and Americans Babe Tancrede and Ben Campanale on factory-backed Harley-Davidsons Nearly all the Canadian entrants rode British makes such as BSA Norton and Rudge The starter was Toronto motorcycle dealer Percy McBride and a crowd estimated at 20000 lined the streets to watch
Georgersquos abilities were soon noticed abroad and he and several Canadian racers were persuaded to compete in the English speedway leagues Racingrsquos popularity in England dwarfed the Belleville crowds drawing up to 60000 spectators in an evening
When war was declared in September 1939 George immediately enlisted working first in a factory building Spitfire aircraft and in September 1941 becoming a commissioned pilot in the Royal Air Force He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross but only weeks
later on Nov 17 1942 he and his crew were all killed during a daylight test flight in which the plane went into a spin from which it could not recover His ashes were returned to Canada and buried in the Belleville cemetery
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
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The Trucker
A trucker came into a truck stop cafeacute and placed his order He said lsquoI want three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boardsrsquo
The brand new blonde waitress not wanting to appear stupid went to the kitchen and said to the cook lsquoThis guy out there just ordered three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards What does he think this place is an auto parts storersquo
lsquoNorsquo the cook said lsquoThree flat tires mean three pancakes a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up and running boards are 2 slices of crisp bacon
lsquoOh OKrsquo said the blonde She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer
The trucker asked lsquoWhat are the beans for Blondiersquo
lsquoShe replied lsquoI thought while you were waiting for the flat tires headlights and running boards you might as well gas up
Two Nuts
Two boy scouts went on a nature hike in the hills picking hickory nuts along the way They soon filled their small pails and started to fill their pants and shirt pockets When they could hold no more nuts they started down the country road until they came across a cemetery One of the boys decided that would be a good place to stop and divide up the nuts
The two boys sat in the shade of a large oak tree and unloaded their pockets and buckets dumping all of the nuts in a large pile In the process two of the nuts rolled down near the road The boys then proceeded to divide up the nuts ldquoOne for you One for me One for you One for merdquo
As they were dividing the nuts another boy walking by the cemetery happened to hear them He looked into the cemetery but could not see the boys because they were hidden by the tree He hesitated a moment and then ran back to his house
ldquoFather fatherrdquo he yelled as he entered his house ldquoThe cemetery Come quickrdquo ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo the father asked ldquoNo time to explainrdquo the boy frantically panted ldquoFollow merdquo The boy and the father ran up the country road and stopped when they reached the cemetery They stood at the side of the road and listened for a few moments Then the father asked his son ldquowhatrsquos wrongrdquo
The son said ldquodo you hear that (he whispered)rdquo They both listened intently and heard the Scouts ldquoOne for me One for you One for me One for yourdquo
The boy then blurted out to his father ldquoThe devil and the God are dividing the soulsrdquo The father grinned but was silent A few moments later as the Scouts completed dividing out the nuts one Scout said to the other rdquo As soon as we get those two nuts down by the road wersquoll have them allrdquo
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Cape Pine
Written by Krista Austin St Johnrsquos NLPictures taken by Krista Austin
My roots are on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in the tiny rural community of St Shottrsquos As a child I frequently heard older people talking very casually about encounters with ghosts both in St Shottrsquos and especially in neighbouring Cape Pine I emphasize the word ldquocasuallyrdquo because these ghost stories were not meant to frighten but to teach that there is but a thin veil between this world and the next and encounters with the other side should not scare you as such occurrences are simply the result of ldquosome poor soul in need of a prayerrdquo
The last weekend of September brought perfect weather for a road trip so my partner Mark and I took the opportunity to visit my family in St Shottrsquos As Mark had never been to Cape Pine we considered it a good excuse to do some off-road riding my Suzuki Vstrom and his Kawasaki Versys Cape Pine consists of a now-automated lighthouse and two houses that are vacant for most of the year Itrsquos the most southerly point in Newfoundland at about the same latitude as the northern
border of Italy Part of the ldquoGraveyard of the Atlanticrdquo the number of shipwrecks in the area in the early 19th Century led to the construction of the lighthouse in 1851
To get to Cape Pine you turn off the Irish Loop highway at St Shottrsquos and then travel along a gravel road for about 9km The road is in pretty good shape but loose in places When you reach Cape Pine yoursquore rewarded with spectacular scenery of barrens cliffs and ocean
After wandering around and taking some pictures we set off for the main road Things were going quite well until I heard a large rock hit the bottom of my bike Somehow I
instinctively pulled in the clutch and came to a stop It was only then that I realized that my bike was no longer running I turn the key off turn it back on put the bike in neutral and hit the starter Shersquos alive I hit the gear shift andhellipshe shut off ldquoWhat the amp$rdquo Mark instantly knew what had happened and his hunch was proven when he inspected the wire coming from the side stand Somehow the rock had cut the wire going to my side stand switch The problem I now had was that the bike thinks that the stand is down and cuts the power when the bike is shifted into gear Luckily for me Mark is a jack-of-all-trades and usually turns into McGyver when
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Continued on next Page
something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
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ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
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Till next month ride safe and get some practice in
A word of thanks to all the riders who have bought my Ride Like a Pro video and for all the positive reviews received I truly appreciate all the support and just remember always apply the techniques I show you in the video every single time you ride
You can call our toll free number and order the video with your mastercard or visa Dr Donna or myself will be happy to take your order You can order by calling 1-866-868-7433 It will be the best motorcycle accessory you can buy for you or a friend
You can also pick up my Ride Like a Pro Video at the following dealers in the Tampa Bay area BMW of Tampa Bay on Gunn Highway or Action Honda in Hudson Ride Safe
Copyright 2009 Jerry ldquoMotormanrdquo Palladinowwwridelikeaprocom
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2013 Ride for MS Thank You Riders
What a great ride It started out pretty gloomy but the rain held out Many thanks to all of those who bit the bullet and took a chance that it would stay clear and it did
Thanks to the Knights of Columbus - South Windsor for a fantastic buffet dinner Wayne Wilson amp James Ridout from the White Nights-EMS for being there in case we needed them
To all the sponsors and contributors for the beautiful door and auction prizes thank you And finally to the many volunteers who make this Ride for MS event possible Kathy Iacovone who won the 50 Plasma TV Congrats Kathy
The Top Fundraiser bringing in the most pledges this year was Mike Lucier The Top 3 Fundraisers that brought in the most pledges for the last 5 years are 1 Kathy Iacovone 2 Gail Lucier-Nantais and 3 Mile Lucier ~~ GREAT JOB ~~
The 5th Annual Ride for MS brought in over $8000 to be given to the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) to help subsidize the purchase of special equipment such as wheelchairs wheelchair batteries walkers and other equipment as needed by those in our community with MS
Shar Good - Lone Wolf Clubhouse
THOUSANDS OF BIKERS ROAR INTOWASHINGTON DC TO PROTEST
Two Million Bikers rally suited up to protest theMillions of Americans March Against Fear
Bikers opposing a Muslim rally took over Washington DC on the morning of September 11th Thousands of motorcyclists roared into the nationrsquos capital for the Two Million Bikers Rallymdashas the nation observed moments of silence to honor the victims of the 911 terror attacksmdashintent on drowning out an event originally titled the Million Muslim March The Million Muslim March changed its name to the Million American March Against Fear (MAMF) but that did not change the bikersrsquo minds
Authorities denied the accusations noting that permits are not needed to rally in the capital MAMF the rally opposed by the bikers began on the National Mall just after 12pmmdashright as the bikers began to circle the area With many streets surrounding the rally closed off to traffic the bikers were not able to get to the rally of their disdain
A historic event for solidarity of humanity to establish peace harmony and justice is how MAMF described their rally organized by the American Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC)
The riders did make their presence felt though with clusters of motorcycles circling the surrounding blocks as MAMFrsquos speakers and organizers tried to rally
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Continued on next Page
Explaining that American-Muslims lsquostand with America against terrorismrsquo speaker Ruby Sous said ldquowe want to stand here in solidarity with the American people against hate and violencerdquo Christian protestors who showed up to protest against the Muslim rallymdashin addition to the motorcycled masses shouted back lsquoyou picked the wrong dayrsquo Throughout all this motorcycles could be seen circling coursing and revving their way around the rally
Attendees tried to hold a moment of silence but all they heard were revving motorcyclesThough not quite as large as the name would suggest there were several thousand motorcyclists in attendance stretching at least one-third of a mile long as they rumbled down suburban highways according to reports
MAMF also did not exactly live up to its name with only a few dozen supporters showing up Several speakers also railed against conspiracy theories American soldiers in the Middle East and other fringe topics They were outnumbered by the throngs of park police and counter-demonstrators on hand according to reports
Chopper
NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE
October 2013 - - The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum amp Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2014 Hall of Fame and the 2014 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame
Individuals organizations and businesses considered for induction into the Hall of Fame will have made a positive and significant impact on motorcycling Individuals considered for the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will have made a significant impact through their work in grassroots rights efforts
The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors the men and women who have dedicated much of their lives to improving promoting and advancing our great sport and lifestyle
The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the sacrifices individuals across the nation and world have made to protect the rights of motorcyclists through their efforts in the political arena and in grassroots
motorcyclists rights organizations Anyone who knows of a deserving individual can help the museum recognize these exceptional and deserving people by sending in a nomination
Nomination forms must be accompanied by credentials which explain why an individual should be considered for induction Please keep in mind that while their achievements may be outstanding not everyone knows it A comprehensive overview of their accomplishments is necessary to make an informed and educated decision Biographical info newspaper articles historical documents etc may be submitted Credentials should be no longer than five pages long including nomination form
Anyone interested in submitting a nomination form can download the Hall of Fame Nomination form online at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-manager14-Nomination-Formdoc
The Freedom Fighters nomination form is available at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-managerFFHoF-Nomination-Formdoc or you can request a nomination form by phoning the Museum 6053472001 or emailing infosturgismuseumcom
Nominations must be received by the Museum no later than January 10 2014 Individuals chosen for induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will be honored at the annual induction breakfast ceremony on Wednesday August 6 2014
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 32LWC News amp International News
Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags - Pro Riders Marketing Press
Announcement
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper HouseGTO Stretched SaddlebagsRetail $99595
Philadelphia PA - Just outside the ldquocity of brotherly loverdquo is a business that is so cool it
canrsquot be described within the confines of this press release You will have to go to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom to see what I mean
Here we are introducing a new division of the company which is the ldquoFiberglass Manufacturing Divisionrdquo
The first parts to come of the line are the Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags American made super strong and with top flight construction they fit like a glove on any
1993-2013 Harley Davidson Bagger model They are available with exhaust cutouts on both sides one side or none at all depending on your exhaust system
Stretched with a cool speedline design to make even a stock bagger pop with that custom look Shown painted
Dealer and distributor programs are available For further details contact Joe Distefano at proridersmarketingsbcglobalnet P-319-389-0798 or F-866-205-2422For retail sales got to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom
To see these cool bags many great custom bikes and meet Johnny Mac in person while in Daytona at Biketoberfest go to the Strip Club Choppers RoadHousesee below
About Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House is a house of services We specialize in fiberglass products ground up custom motorcycle builds and more Our 47000 sq ft building contains our fabrication area showroom fiberglass production area and 2500 sq ft photo video studio (Elite Studios) we create amp maintain our own websites in house In addition we provide creative services work (photoshop photography) etc Founded in 1999 we have grown through the years from a garage builder to a full service
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Continued on next Page
Above Johnny Mac with raw set of GTO Bags as seen at the Indian Larry Block party
The Christmas Motorcycle Show (CMS) is the YEAR END Motorcycle Show for the Motorcycle Rider A place that you can buy gifts for your hard to buy for Rider
We have something for everyone at CMS with all the latest in the motorcycle industry from motorcycles to appeal to gifts to motorcycle art and First Nations art as well
Each booth will have sale items on hand while they last You will see custom bikes along with best in street bikes competing for cash prizes
See race bikes and talk to racers If you are looking to join a riders group CMS is the place to be this Remembrance Day weekend We will have cash prizes for the Best in Show in Best Christmas Decorated Bike ldquoBest Custom Bikerdquo Best Overseas Custom Best Motorcycle Artrdquo Best Scooter and Best Vintage with a tribute to theldquo Isle Of Man We will also have a Swap Meet on Sunday
For the cultural rider and passenger we will have a Motorcycle ARTSHOW where we will have arts and crafts made by riders for riders We will also have a First Nations Arts and cultural display and sale as wellThe National ldquoThank You Veterans Toy Driverdquo is a way for the motorcycling community
get involved in a program that helps military families at Christmas Our organisation associated groups and you can and will gather and distribute toys for our veterans families at bases across Canada (as far as our toy donations last)
This is not a hand out but a way for Riders to say to our soldiers and especially their families that we appreciate everything they go through to keep their family unit together If we can help by supplying a present or two under the Christmas Tree this year and make a kid happy at Christmashellipwhy not
How can you help You can get involved by mailing an unwrapped gift for a kid from 6 months old to 16 years old to the address on our website If you can talk to your friends andor group and get a few toys together that would be great As you know CASH is king and if you can make a cash donation for the truck and fuel to deliver the toys to bases across Canada that would be very helpful If you cannot make it to the show and would like to help anyway please go to our PayPal account and donate the price of admission of $15+ into the show AS A DONATION for the cause at friendsofveteranscom Or please contact our office at fovcanadagmailcom
facility within a creative environment we excel and our customers are 100 satisfied Location915 Ray AvenueCroydon Pa 19021267-878-9046 GM Jack Mcintyrecell 610-636-5848jackbikerpicsorg As always your continued support of our clients and Pro Riders Marketing is sincerely appreciated
If you need further information to facilitate use of this PR or for any reason please feel free to contact me anytime 247
Thank you again for your continued support
Best Regards Joe Distefano wwwproridersmarketingcom Pro Riders Marketing Promotional Productswwwprmpromocom phone 319-389-0798 fax 866-205-2422proridersmarketingsbc-globalnet
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 34New Products amp ON Events
Folks yesterday Wounded Warriors Canada launched a very exciting innovative event The WWC Battlefield Bike Ride 2014 will raise funds for PTSD service animal programs The ride will last 5 - 15 June Juno Beach - Vimy
Commencing on the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings This ride will be a bucket list experience not only will we cycle in our forefathers footsteps we will take in all that rural France has to offer Frankly I am getting tired of hearing that Vets are paying upwards to $25k for a service dog To my mind some of the folks that supply dogs are war profiteers We do not charge a thin dime to any Vet in need of this great tool to fight the demons of PTSD
The need is great as we all know Now before we digress into VAC should pay for them You are right That said we need to prove it works this will take time In the interim we need to help those that need this type of help I would ask that you go to our web site wwwwoundedwarriorsca for details etc
Please consider joining us in an incredible journey You will find the ask is modest and quite doable no matter if you fundraise or pay it all yourself or a combination of both Raised fund are tax deductible Finally please forward to all your FB friends We are looking for 200 riders to ride for the 158 fallen Honour the fallen help the living
Wayne JohnstonFounderWounded Warriors Canada
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DAVE SEHL TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the seventh member of the class of 2013 Dave Sehl will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
First in Canada as a privateer and then in the US on the Harley-Davidson factory team for a few shining years Dave Sehl ruled the half-mile dirt tracks like few others
Daversquos first success came in ice racing in 1966 when he won the CMA junior 500 national championship In lsquo67 he was Canadarsquos top half-mile dirt track competitor in
the senior class repeating the win in lsquo68 as an expert He topped that in 1969 winning on the ice again as an expert and taking the CMA No 1 plate in dirt track
An AMA national victory in 1970 provided Dave with a huge boost and three weeks later Dave won again this time another half-mile in Columbus Ohio He was on a roll and over a five-year spell he won Louisville three times ldquoIt was a nice trackrdquo he says in retrospect ldquoBig and smooth and nobody got in your wayrdquo Over a five-year span Dave was on the Louisville podium all five times
Perseverance and talent were rewarded and
in 1971 Dave placed fifth overall in AMA standings-his best year At the same time his dominance of Canadian racing continued and Dave took the CMA championships in 250 and 750 cc half-mile dirt track in 1970 and lsquo73
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International
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Continued on next Page
Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC)
Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
DON HADDOW TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the sixth member of the class of 2013 Don Haddow will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
Don Haddow credits his lifelong passion for motorsports to a childhood Christmas present from an aunt ldquoThrills of the Speedwayrdquo This led to a life-long love for riding and racing with much success
At the age of 26 Don bought a new Triumph T100R and was rewarded with the 1957 Canadian championship in the expert class at Harewood Acres near Jarvis Ont A few
weeks later he placed second in the 25-lap final of the BEMC Indian Summer Trophy Races These wins launched Donrsquos career
Late in the season in 1961 Don rode Oscar Liebmannrsquos hand-built BMW Rennsport special at Harewood and narrowly beat Al Johnson on a Norton Manx to win the Indian Summer Trophy Race
In 1962 Don received a first class award in the Canadian winter rally and competed in sports car hillclimbs in the legendary Jordan Special a home-built car with alcohol-fuelled Vincent engine It was invariably the fastest machine on the hill regularly defeated Ludwig Heimrath in his Porsches and still holds the hill records at Hockley Valley and Rattlesnake Point
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and
ldquoFinish each day and be done with it You have done what you could
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in forget them as soon as you can Tomorrow is a new day You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be
encumbered with your old nonsenserdquo
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Continued on next Page
promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in To-ronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motor-cyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
GEORGE PEPPER TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE HALL
OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to honour pioneering motorcycle racer George Pepper as an Historical Inductee at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga
Ontario
George Pepper was the pride of Belleville Ont and one of Canadarsquos most naturally talented motorcycle racers of the prewar era He was an exceptional rider with successes in Canada the United States and England With the outbreak of the Second World War he became a pilot in the Royal Air Force and was decorated for bravery before his life was cut short by a plane crash on a test flight in 1942
In 1936 George rocketed to fame when his home town hosted its first road race through the streets the Canadian championship 200 held in Belleville It drew 35 entries from star riders such as Madison Sale Bruce Venier and Tony Miller from Toronto Bob Sparks and Elwood Stillwell from Windsor and Americans Babe Tancrede and Ben Campanale on factory-backed Harley-Davidsons Nearly all the Canadian entrants rode British makes such as BSA Norton and Rudge The starter was Toronto motorcycle dealer Percy McBride and a crowd estimated at 20000 lined the streets to watch
Georgersquos abilities were soon noticed abroad and he and several Canadian racers were persuaded to compete in the English speedway leagues Racingrsquos popularity in England dwarfed the Belleville crowds drawing up to 60000 spectators in an evening
When war was declared in September 1939 George immediately enlisted working first in a factory building Spitfire aircraft and in September 1941 becoming a commissioned pilot in the Royal Air Force He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross but only weeks
later on Nov 17 1942 he and his crew were all killed during a daylight test flight in which the plane went into a spin from which it could not recover His ashes were returned to Canada and buried in the Belleville cemetery
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 38Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The Trucker
A trucker came into a truck stop cafeacute and placed his order He said lsquoI want three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boardsrsquo
The brand new blonde waitress not wanting to appear stupid went to the kitchen and said to the cook lsquoThis guy out there just ordered three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards What does he think this place is an auto parts storersquo
lsquoNorsquo the cook said lsquoThree flat tires mean three pancakes a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up and running boards are 2 slices of crisp bacon
lsquoOh OKrsquo said the blonde She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer
The trucker asked lsquoWhat are the beans for Blondiersquo
lsquoShe replied lsquoI thought while you were waiting for the flat tires headlights and running boards you might as well gas up
Two Nuts
Two boy scouts went on a nature hike in the hills picking hickory nuts along the way They soon filled their small pails and started to fill their pants and shirt pockets When they could hold no more nuts they started down the country road until they came across a cemetery One of the boys decided that would be a good place to stop and divide up the nuts
The two boys sat in the shade of a large oak tree and unloaded their pockets and buckets dumping all of the nuts in a large pile In the process two of the nuts rolled down near the road The boys then proceeded to divide up the nuts ldquoOne for you One for me One for you One for merdquo
As they were dividing the nuts another boy walking by the cemetery happened to hear them He looked into the cemetery but could not see the boys because they were hidden by the tree He hesitated a moment and then ran back to his house
ldquoFather fatherrdquo he yelled as he entered his house ldquoThe cemetery Come quickrdquo ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo the father asked ldquoNo time to explainrdquo the boy frantically panted ldquoFollow merdquo The boy and the father ran up the country road and stopped when they reached the cemetery They stood at the side of the road and listened for a few moments Then the father asked his son ldquowhatrsquos wrongrdquo
The son said ldquodo you hear that (he whispered)rdquo They both listened intently and heard the Scouts ldquoOne for me One for you One for me One for yourdquo
The boy then blurted out to his father ldquoThe devil and the God are dividing the soulsrdquo The father grinned but was silent A few moments later as the Scouts completed dividing out the nuts one Scout said to the other rdquo As soon as we get those two nuts down by the road wersquoll have them allrdquo
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Cape Pine
Written by Krista Austin St Johnrsquos NLPictures taken by Krista Austin
My roots are on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in the tiny rural community of St Shottrsquos As a child I frequently heard older people talking very casually about encounters with ghosts both in St Shottrsquos and especially in neighbouring Cape Pine I emphasize the word ldquocasuallyrdquo because these ghost stories were not meant to frighten but to teach that there is but a thin veil between this world and the next and encounters with the other side should not scare you as such occurrences are simply the result of ldquosome poor soul in need of a prayerrdquo
The last weekend of September brought perfect weather for a road trip so my partner Mark and I took the opportunity to visit my family in St Shottrsquos As Mark had never been to Cape Pine we considered it a good excuse to do some off-road riding my Suzuki Vstrom and his Kawasaki Versys Cape Pine consists of a now-automated lighthouse and two houses that are vacant for most of the year Itrsquos the most southerly point in Newfoundland at about the same latitude as the northern
border of Italy Part of the ldquoGraveyard of the Atlanticrdquo the number of shipwrecks in the area in the early 19th Century led to the construction of the lighthouse in 1851
To get to Cape Pine you turn off the Irish Loop highway at St Shottrsquos and then travel along a gravel road for about 9km The road is in pretty good shape but loose in places When you reach Cape Pine yoursquore rewarded with spectacular scenery of barrens cliffs and ocean
After wandering around and taking some pictures we set off for the main road Things were going quite well until I heard a large rock hit the bottom of my bike Somehow I
instinctively pulled in the clutch and came to a stop It was only then that I realized that my bike was no longer running I turn the key off turn it back on put the bike in neutral and hit the starter Shersquos alive I hit the gear shift andhellipshe shut off ldquoWhat the amp$rdquo Mark instantly knew what had happened and his hunch was proven when he inspected the wire coming from the side stand Somehow the rock had cut the wire going to my side stand switch The problem I now had was that the bike thinks that the stand is down and cuts the power when the bike is shifted into gear Luckily for me Mark is a jack-of-all-trades and usually turns into McGyver when
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Continued on next Page
something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
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The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 42NL amp NB amp NS Events
ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
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2013 Ride for MS Thank You Riders
What a great ride It started out pretty gloomy but the rain held out Many thanks to all of those who bit the bullet and took a chance that it would stay clear and it did
Thanks to the Knights of Columbus - South Windsor for a fantastic buffet dinner Wayne Wilson amp James Ridout from the White Nights-EMS for being there in case we needed them
To all the sponsors and contributors for the beautiful door and auction prizes thank you And finally to the many volunteers who make this Ride for MS event possible Kathy Iacovone who won the 50 Plasma TV Congrats Kathy
The Top Fundraiser bringing in the most pledges this year was Mike Lucier The Top 3 Fundraisers that brought in the most pledges for the last 5 years are 1 Kathy Iacovone 2 Gail Lucier-Nantais and 3 Mile Lucier ~~ GREAT JOB ~~
The 5th Annual Ride for MS brought in over $8000 to be given to the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) to help subsidize the purchase of special equipment such as wheelchairs wheelchair batteries walkers and other equipment as needed by those in our community with MS
Shar Good - Lone Wolf Clubhouse
THOUSANDS OF BIKERS ROAR INTOWASHINGTON DC TO PROTEST
Two Million Bikers rally suited up to protest theMillions of Americans March Against Fear
Bikers opposing a Muslim rally took over Washington DC on the morning of September 11th Thousands of motorcyclists roared into the nationrsquos capital for the Two Million Bikers Rallymdashas the nation observed moments of silence to honor the victims of the 911 terror attacksmdashintent on drowning out an event originally titled the Million Muslim March The Million Muslim March changed its name to the Million American March Against Fear (MAMF) but that did not change the bikersrsquo minds
Authorities denied the accusations noting that permits are not needed to rally in the capital MAMF the rally opposed by the bikers began on the National Mall just after 12pmmdashright as the bikers began to circle the area With many streets surrounding the rally closed off to traffic the bikers were not able to get to the rally of their disdain
A historic event for solidarity of humanity to establish peace harmony and justice is how MAMF described their rally organized by the American Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC)
The riders did make their presence felt though with clusters of motorcycles circling the surrounding blocks as MAMFrsquos speakers and organizers tried to rally
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Continued on next Page
Explaining that American-Muslims lsquostand with America against terrorismrsquo speaker Ruby Sous said ldquowe want to stand here in solidarity with the American people against hate and violencerdquo Christian protestors who showed up to protest against the Muslim rallymdashin addition to the motorcycled masses shouted back lsquoyou picked the wrong dayrsquo Throughout all this motorcycles could be seen circling coursing and revving their way around the rally
Attendees tried to hold a moment of silence but all they heard were revving motorcyclesThough not quite as large as the name would suggest there were several thousand motorcyclists in attendance stretching at least one-third of a mile long as they rumbled down suburban highways according to reports
MAMF also did not exactly live up to its name with only a few dozen supporters showing up Several speakers also railed against conspiracy theories American soldiers in the Middle East and other fringe topics They were outnumbered by the throngs of park police and counter-demonstrators on hand according to reports
Chopper
NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE
October 2013 - - The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum amp Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2014 Hall of Fame and the 2014 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame
Individuals organizations and businesses considered for induction into the Hall of Fame will have made a positive and significant impact on motorcycling Individuals considered for the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will have made a significant impact through their work in grassroots rights efforts
The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors the men and women who have dedicated much of their lives to improving promoting and advancing our great sport and lifestyle
The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the sacrifices individuals across the nation and world have made to protect the rights of motorcyclists through their efforts in the political arena and in grassroots
motorcyclists rights organizations Anyone who knows of a deserving individual can help the museum recognize these exceptional and deserving people by sending in a nomination
Nomination forms must be accompanied by credentials which explain why an individual should be considered for induction Please keep in mind that while their achievements may be outstanding not everyone knows it A comprehensive overview of their accomplishments is necessary to make an informed and educated decision Biographical info newspaper articles historical documents etc may be submitted Credentials should be no longer than five pages long including nomination form
Anyone interested in submitting a nomination form can download the Hall of Fame Nomination form online at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-manager14-Nomination-Formdoc
The Freedom Fighters nomination form is available at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-managerFFHoF-Nomination-Formdoc or you can request a nomination form by phoning the Museum 6053472001 or emailing infosturgismuseumcom
Nominations must be received by the Museum no later than January 10 2014 Individuals chosen for induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will be honored at the annual induction breakfast ceremony on Wednesday August 6 2014
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 32LWC News amp International News
Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags - Pro Riders Marketing Press
Announcement
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper HouseGTO Stretched SaddlebagsRetail $99595
Philadelphia PA - Just outside the ldquocity of brotherly loverdquo is a business that is so cool it
canrsquot be described within the confines of this press release You will have to go to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom to see what I mean
Here we are introducing a new division of the company which is the ldquoFiberglass Manufacturing Divisionrdquo
The first parts to come of the line are the Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags American made super strong and with top flight construction they fit like a glove on any
1993-2013 Harley Davidson Bagger model They are available with exhaust cutouts on both sides one side or none at all depending on your exhaust system
Stretched with a cool speedline design to make even a stock bagger pop with that custom look Shown painted
Dealer and distributor programs are available For further details contact Joe Distefano at proridersmarketingsbcglobalnet P-319-389-0798 or F-866-205-2422For retail sales got to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom
To see these cool bags many great custom bikes and meet Johnny Mac in person while in Daytona at Biketoberfest go to the Strip Club Choppers RoadHousesee below
About Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House is a house of services We specialize in fiberglass products ground up custom motorcycle builds and more Our 47000 sq ft building contains our fabrication area showroom fiberglass production area and 2500 sq ft photo video studio (Elite Studios) we create amp maintain our own websites in house In addition we provide creative services work (photoshop photography) etc Founded in 1999 we have grown through the years from a garage builder to a full service
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 33New Products
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Above Johnny Mac with raw set of GTO Bags as seen at the Indian Larry Block party
The Christmas Motorcycle Show (CMS) is the YEAR END Motorcycle Show for the Motorcycle Rider A place that you can buy gifts for your hard to buy for Rider
We have something for everyone at CMS with all the latest in the motorcycle industry from motorcycles to appeal to gifts to motorcycle art and First Nations art as well
Each booth will have sale items on hand while they last You will see custom bikes along with best in street bikes competing for cash prizes
See race bikes and talk to racers If you are looking to join a riders group CMS is the place to be this Remembrance Day weekend We will have cash prizes for the Best in Show in Best Christmas Decorated Bike ldquoBest Custom Bikerdquo Best Overseas Custom Best Motorcycle Artrdquo Best Scooter and Best Vintage with a tribute to theldquo Isle Of Man We will also have a Swap Meet on Sunday
For the cultural rider and passenger we will have a Motorcycle ARTSHOW where we will have arts and crafts made by riders for riders We will also have a First Nations Arts and cultural display and sale as wellThe National ldquoThank You Veterans Toy Driverdquo is a way for the motorcycling community
get involved in a program that helps military families at Christmas Our organisation associated groups and you can and will gather and distribute toys for our veterans families at bases across Canada (as far as our toy donations last)
This is not a hand out but a way for Riders to say to our soldiers and especially their families that we appreciate everything they go through to keep their family unit together If we can help by supplying a present or two under the Christmas Tree this year and make a kid happy at Christmashellipwhy not
How can you help You can get involved by mailing an unwrapped gift for a kid from 6 months old to 16 years old to the address on our website If you can talk to your friends andor group and get a few toys together that would be great As you know CASH is king and if you can make a cash donation for the truck and fuel to deliver the toys to bases across Canada that would be very helpful If you cannot make it to the show and would like to help anyway please go to our PayPal account and donate the price of admission of $15+ into the show AS A DONATION for the cause at friendsofveteranscom Or please contact our office at fovcanadagmailcom
facility within a creative environment we excel and our customers are 100 satisfied Location915 Ray AvenueCroydon Pa 19021267-878-9046 GM Jack Mcintyrecell 610-636-5848jackbikerpicsorg As always your continued support of our clients and Pro Riders Marketing is sincerely appreciated
If you need further information to facilitate use of this PR or for any reason please feel free to contact me anytime 247
Thank you again for your continued support
Best Regards Joe Distefano wwwproridersmarketingcom Pro Riders Marketing Promotional Productswwwprmpromocom phone 319-389-0798 fax 866-205-2422proridersmarketingsbc-globalnet
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 34New Products amp ON Events
Folks yesterday Wounded Warriors Canada launched a very exciting innovative event The WWC Battlefield Bike Ride 2014 will raise funds for PTSD service animal programs The ride will last 5 - 15 June Juno Beach - Vimy
Commencing on the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings This ride will be a bucket list experience not only will we cycle in our forefathers footsteps we will take in all that rural France has to offer Frankly I am getting tired of hearing that Vets are paying upwards to $25k for a service dog To my mind some of the folks that supply dogs are war profiteers We do not charge a thin dime to any Vet in need of this great tool to fight the demons of PTSD
The need is great as we all know Now before we digress into VAC should pay for them You are right That said we need to prove it works this will take time In the interim we need to help those that need this type of help I would ask that you go to our web site wwwwoundedwarriorsca for details etc
Please consider joining us in an incredible journey You will find the ask is modest and quite doable no matter if you fundraise or pay it all yourself or a combination of both Raised fund are tax deductible Finally please forward to all your FB friends We are looking for 200 riders to ride for the 158 fallen Honour the fallen help the living
Wayne JohnstonFounderWounded Warriors Canada
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 35Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events
DAVE SEHL TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the seventh member of the class of 2013 Dave Sehl will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
First in Canada as a privateer and then in the US on the Harley-Davidson factory team for a few shining years Dave Sehl ruled the half-mile dirt tracks like few others
Daversquos first success came in ice racing in 1966 when he won the CMA junior 500 national championship In lsquo67 he was Canadarsquos top half-mile dirt track competitor in
the senior class repeating the win in lsquo68 as an expert He topped that in 1969 winning on the ice again as an expert and taking the CMA No 1 plate in dirt track
An AMA national victory in 1970 provided Dave with a huge boost and three weeks later Dave won again this time another half-mile in Columbus Ohio He was on a roll and over a five-year spell he won Louisville three times ldquoIt was a nice trackrdquo he says in retrospect ldquoBig and smooth and nobody got in your wayrdquo Over a five-year span Dave was on the Louisville podium all five times
Perseverance and talent were rewarded and
in 1971 Dave placed fifth overall in AMA standings-his best year At the same time his dominance of Canadian racing continued and Dave took the CMA championships in 250 and 750 cc half-mile dirt track in 1970 and lsquo73
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 36Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC)
Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
DON HADDOW TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the sixth member of the class of 2013 Don Haddow will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
Don Haddow credits his lifelong passion for motorsports to a childhood Christmas present from an aunt ldquoThrills of the Speedwayrdquo This led to a life-long love for riding and racing with much success
At the age of 26 Don bought a new Triumph T100R and was rewarded with the 1957 Canadian championship in the expert class at Harewood Acres near Jarvis Ont A few
weeks later he placed second in the 25-lap final of the BEMC Indian Summer Trophy Races These wins launched Donrsquos career
Late in the season in 1961 Don rode Oscar Liebmannrsquos hand-built BMW Rennsport special at Harewood and narrowly beat Al Johnson on a Norton Manx to win the Indian Summer Trophy Race
In 1962 Don received a first class award in the Canadian winter rally and competed in sports car hillclimbs in the legendary Jordan Special a home-built car with alcohol-fuelled Vincent engine It was invariably the fastest machine on the hill regularly defeated Ludwig Heimrath in his Porsches and still holds the hill records at Hockley Valley and Rattlesnake Point
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and
ldquoFinish each day and be done with it You have done what you could
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in forget them as soon as you can Tomorrow is a new day You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be
encumbered with your old nonsenserdquo
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Continued on next Page
promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in To-ronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motor-cyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
GEORGE PEPPER TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE HALL
OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to honour pioneering motorcycle racer George Pepper as an Historical Inductee at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga
Ontario
George Pepper was the pride of Belleville Ont and one of Canadarsquos most naturally talented motorcycle racers of the prewar era He was an exceptional rider with successes in Canada the United States and England With the outbreak of the Second World War he became a pilot in the Royal Air Force and was decorated for bravery before his life was cut short by a plane crash on a test flight in 1942
In 1936 George rocketed to fame when his home town hosted its first road race through the streets the Canadian championship 200 held in Belleville It drew 35 entries from star riders such as Madison Sale Bruce Venier and Tony Miller from Toronto Bob Sparks and Elwood Stillwell from Windsor and Americans Babe Tancrede and Ben Campanale on factory-backed Harley-Davidsons Nearly all the Canadian entrants rode British makes such as BSA Norton and Rudge The starter was Toronto motorcycle dealer Percy McBride and a crowd estimated at 20000 lined the streets to watch
Georgersquos abilities were soon noticed abroad and he and several Canadian racers were persuaded to compete in the English speedway leagues Racingrsquos popularity in England dwarfed the Belleville crowds drawing up to 60000 spectators in an evening
When war was declared in September 1939 George immediately enlisted working first in a factory building Spitfire aircraft and in September 1941 becoming a commissioned pilot in the Royal Air Force He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross but only weeks
later on Nov 17 1942 he and his crew were all killed during a daylight test flight in which the plane went into a spin from which it could not recover His ashes were returned to Canada and buried in the Belleville cemetery
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 38Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The Trucker
A trucker came into a truck stop cafeacute and placed his order He said lsquoI want three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boardsrsquo
The brand new blonde waitress not wanting to appear stupid went to the kitchen and said to the cook lsquoThis guy out there just ordered three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards What does he think this place is an auto parts storersquo
lsquoNorsquo the cook said lsquoThree flat tires mean three pancakes a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up and running boards are 2 slices of crisp bacon
lsquoOh OKrsquo said the blonde She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer
The trucker asked lsquoWhat are the beans for Blondiersquo
lsquoShe replied lsquoI thought while you were waiting for the flat tires headlights and running boards you might as well gas up
Two Nuts
Two boy scouts went on a nature hike in the hills picking hickory nuts along the way They soon filled their small pails and started to fill their pants and shirt pockets When they could hold no more nuts they started down the country road until they came across a cemetery One of the boys decided that would be a good place to stop and divide up the nuts
The two boys sat in the shade of a large oak tree and unloaded their pockets and buckets dumping all of the nuts in a large pile In the process two of the nuts rolled down near the road The boys then proceeded to divide up the nuts ldquoOne for you One for me One for you One for merdquo
As they were dividing the nuts another boy walking by the cemetery happened to hear them He looked into the cemetery but could not see the boys because they were hidden by the tree He hesitated a moment and then ran back to his house
ldquoFather fatherrdquo he yelled as he entered his house ldquoThe cemetery Come quickrdquo ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo the father asked ldquoNo time to explainrdquo the boy frantically panted ldquoFollow merdquo The boy and the father ran up the country road and stopped when they reached the cemetery They stood at the side of the road and listened for a few moments Then the father asked his son ldquowhatrsquos wrongrdquo
The son said ldquodo you hear that (he whispered)rdquo They both listened intently and heard the Scouts ldquoOne for me One for you One for me One for yourdquo
The boy then blurted out to his father ldquoThe devil and the God are dividing the soulsrdquo The father grinned but was silent A few moments later as the Scouts completed dividing out the nuts one Scout said to the other rdquo As soon as we get those two nuts down by the road wersquoll have them allrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 39Thoughts to Ponder
Cape Pine
Written by Krista Austin St Johnrsquos NLPictures taken by Krista Austin
My roots are on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in the tiny rural community of St Shottrsquos As a child I frequently heard older people talking very casually about encounters with ghosts both in St Shottrsquos and especially in neighbouring Cape Pine I emphasize the word ldquocasuallyrdquo because these ghost stories were not meant to frighten but to teach that there is but a thin veil between this world and the next and encounters with the other side should not scare you as such occurrences are simply the result of ldquosome poor soul in need of a prayerrdquo
The last weekend of September brought perfect weather for a road trip so my partner Mark and I took the opportunity to visit my family in St Shottrsquos As Mark had never been to Cape Pine we considered it a good excuse to do some off-road riding my Suzuki Vstrom and his Kawasaki Versys Cape Pine consists of a now-automated lighthouse and two houses that are vacant for most of the year Itrsquos the most southerly point in Newfoundland at about the same latitude as the northern
border of Italy Part of the ldquoGraveyard of the Atlanticrdquo the number of shipwrecks in the area in the early 19th Century led to the construction of the lighthouse in 1851
To get to Cape Pine you turn off the Irish Loop highway at St Shottrsquos and then travel along a gravel road for about 9km The road is in pretty good shape but loose in places When you reach Cape Pine yoursquore rewarded with spectacular scenery of barrens cliffs and ocean
After wandering around and taking some pictures we set off for the main road Things were going quite well until I heard a large rock hit the bottom of my bike Somehow I
instinctively pulled in the clutch and came to a stop It was only then that I realized that my bike was no longer running I turn the key off turn it back on put the bike in neutral and hit the starter Shersquos alive I hit the gear shift andhellipshe shut off ldquoWhat the amp$rdquo Mark instantly knew what had happened and his hunch was proven when he inspected the wire coming from the side stand Somehow the rock had cut the wire going to my side stand switch The problem I now had was that the bike thinks that the stand is down and cuts the power when the bike is shifted into gear Luckily for me Mark is a jack-of-all-trades and usually turns into McGyver when
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Continued on next Page
something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
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The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 42NL amp NB amp NS Events
ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
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Explaining that American-Muslims lsquostand with America against terrorismrsquo speaker Ruby Sous said ldquowe want to stand here in solidarity with the American people against hate and violencerdquo Christian protestors who showed up to protest against the Muslim rallymdashin addition to the motorcycled masses shouted back lsquoyou picked the wrong dayrsquo Throughout all this motorcycles could be seen circling coursing and revving their way around the rally
Attendees tried to hold a moment of silence but all they heard were revving motorcyclesThough not quite as large as the name would suggest there were several thousand motorcyclists in attendance stretching at least one-third of a mile long as they rumbled down suburban highways according to reports
MAMF also did not exactly live up to its name with only a few dozen supporters showing up Several speakers also railed against conspiracy theories American soldiers in the Middle East and other fringe topics They were outnumbered by the throngs of park police and counter-demonstrators on hand according to reports
Chopper
NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE
October 2013 - - The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum amp Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2014 Hall of Fame and the 2014 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame
Individuals organizations and businesses considered for induction into the Hall of Fame will have made a positive and significant impact on motorcycling Individuals considered for the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will have made a significant impact through their work in grassroots rights efforts
The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors the men and women who have dedicated much of their lives to improving promoting and advancing our great sport and lifestyle
The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the sacrifices individuals across the nation and world have made to protect the rights of motorcyclists through their efforts in the political arena and in grassroots
motorcyclists rights organizations Anyone who knows of a deserving individual can help the museum recognize these exceptional and deserving people by sending in a nomination
Nomination forms must be accompanied by credentials which explain why an individual should be considered for induction Please keep in mind that while their achievements may be outstanding not everyone knows it A comprehensive overview of their accomplishments is necessary to make an informed and educated decision Biographical info newspaper articles historical documents etc may be submitted Credentials should be no longer than five pages long including nomination form
Anyone interested in submitting a nomination form can download the Hall of Fame Nomination form online at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-manager14-Nomination-Formdoc
The Freedom Fighters nomination form is available at wwwsturgismuseumcomassetsfile-managerFFHoF-Nomination-Formdoc or you can request a nomination form by phoning the Museum 6053472001 or emailing infosturgismuseumcom
Nominations must be received by the Museum no later than January 10 2014 Individuals chosen for induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will be honored at the annual induction breakfast ceremony on Wednesday August 6 2014
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 32LWC News amp International News
Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags - Pro Riders Marketing Press
Announcement
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper HouseGTO Stretched SaddlebagsRetail $99595
Philadelphia PA - Just outside the ldquocity of brotherly loverdquo is a business that is so cool it
canrsquot be described within the confines of this press release You will have to go to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom to see what I mean
Here we are introducing a new division of the company which is the ldquoFiberglass Manufacturing Divisionrdquo
The first parts to come of the line are the Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags American made super strong and with top flight construction they fit like a glove on any
1993-2013 Harley Davidson Bagger model They are available with exhaust cutouts on both sides one side or none at all depending on your exhaust system
Stretched with a cool speedline design to make even a stock bagger pop with that custom look Shown painted
Dealer and distributor programs are available For further details contact Joe Distefano at proridersmarketingsbcglobalnet P-319-389-0798 or F-866-205-2422For retail sales got to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom
To see these cool bags many great custom bikes and meet Johnny Mac in person while in Daytona at Biketoberfest go to the Strip Club Choppers RoadHousesee below
About Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House is a house of services We specialize in fiberglass products ground up custom motorcycle builds and more Our 47000 sq ft building contains our fabrication area showroom fiberglass production area and 2500 sq ft photo video studio (Elite Studios) we create amp maintain our own websites in house In addition we provide creative services work (photoshop photography) etc Founded in 1999 we have grown through the years from a garage builder to a full service
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Continued on next Page
Above Johnny Mac with raw set of GTO Bags as seen at the Indian Larry Block party
The Christmas Motorcycle Show (CMS) is the YEAR END Motorcycle Show for the Motorcycle Rider A place that you can buy gifts for your hard to buy for Rider
We have something for everyone at CMS with all the latest in the motorcycle industry from motorcycles to appeal to gifts to motorcycle art and First Nations art as well
Each booth will have sale items on hand while they last You will see custom bikes along with best in street bikes competing for cash prizes
See race bikes and talk to racers If you are looking to join a riders group CMS is the place to be this Remembrance Day weekend We will have cash prizes for the Best in Show in Best Christmas Decorated Bike ldquoBest Custom Bikerdquo Best Overseas Custom Best Motorcycle Artrdquo Best Scooter and Best Vintage with a tribute to theldquo Isle Of Man We will also have a Swap Meet on Sunday
For the cultural rider and passenger we will have a Motorcycle ARTSHOW where we will have arts and crafts made by riders for riders We will also have a First Nations Arts and cultural display and sale as wellThe National ldquoThank You Veterans Toy Driverdquo is a way for the motorcycling community
get involved in a program that helps military families at Christmas Our organisation associated groups and you can and will gather and distribute toys for our veterans families at bases across Canada (as far as our toy donations last)
This is not a hand out but a way for Riders to say to our soldiers and especially their families that we appreciate everything they go through to keep their family unit together If we can help by supplying a present or two under the Christmas Tree this year and make a kid happy at Christmashellipwhy not
How can you help You can get involved by mailing an unwrapped gift for a kid from 6 months old to 16 years old to the address on our website If you can talk to your friends andor group and get a few toys together that would be great As you know CASH is king and if you can make a cash donation for the truck and fuel to deliver the toys to bases across Canada that would be very helpful If you cannot make it to the show and would like to help anyway please go to our PayPal account and donate the price of admission of $15+ into the show AS A DONATION for the cause at friendsofveteranscom Or please contact our office at fovcanadagmailcom
facility within a creative environment we excel and our customers are 100 satisfied Location915 Ray AvenueCroydon Pa 19021267-878-9046 GM Jack Mcintyrecell 610-636-5848jackbikerpicsorg As always your continued support of our clients and Pro Riders Marketing is sincerely appreciated
If you need further information to facilitate use of this PR or for any reason please feel free to contact me anytime 247
Thank you again for your continued support
Best Regards Joe Distefano wwwproridersmarketingcom Pro Riders Marketing Promotional Productswwwprmpromocom phone 319-389-0798 fax 866-205-2422proridersmarketingsbc-globalnet
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 34New Products amp ON Events
Folks yesterday Wounded Warriors Canada launched a very exciting innovative event The WWC Battlefield Bike Ride 2014 will raise funds for PTSD service animal programs The ride will last 5 - 15 June Juno Beach - Vimy
Commencing on the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings This ride will be a bucket list experience not only will we cycle in our forefathers footsteps we will take in all that rural France has to offer Frankly I am getting tired of hearing that Vets are paying upwards to $25k for a service dog To my mind some of the folks that supply dogs are war profiteers We do not charge a thin dime to any Vet in need of this great tool to fight the demons of PTSD
The need is great as we all know Now before we digress into VAC should pay for them You are right That said we need to prove it works this will take time In the interim we need to help those that need this type of help I would ask that you go to our web site wwwwoundedwarriorsca for details etc
Please consider joining us in an incredible journey You will find the ask is modest and quite doable no matter if you fundraise or pay it all yourself or a combination of both Raised fund are tax deductible Finally please forward to all your FB friends We are looking for 200 riders to ride for the 158 fallen Honour the fallen help the living
Wayne JohnstonFounderWounded Warriors Canada
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 35Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events
DAVE SEHL TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the seventh member of the class of 2013 Dave Sehl will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
First in Canada as a privateer and then in the US on the Harley-Davidson factory team for a few shining years Dave Sehl ruled the half-mile dirt tracks like few others
Daversquos first success came in ice racing in 1966 when he won the CMA junior 500 national championship In lsquo67 he was Canadarsquos top half-mile dirt track competitor in
the senior class repeating the win in lsquo68 as an expert He topped that in 1969 winning on the ice again as an expert and taking the CMA No 1 plate in dirt track
An AMA national victory in 1970 provided Dave with a huge boost and three weeks later Dave won again this time another half-mile in Columbus Ohio He was on a roll and over a five-year spell he won Louisville three times ldquoIt was a nice trackrdquo he says in retrospect ldquoBig and smooth and nobody got in your wayrdquo Over a five-year span Dave was on the Louisville podium all five times
Perseverance and talent were rewarded and
in 1971 Dave placed fifth overall in AMA standings-his best year At the same time his dominance of Canadian racing continued and Dave took the CMA championships in 250 and 750 cc half-mile dirt track in 1970 and lsquo73
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 36Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC)
Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
DON HADDOW TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the sixth member of the class of 2013 Don Haddow will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
Don Haddow credits his lifelong passion for motorsports to a childhood Christmas present from an aunt ldquoThrills of the Speedwayrdquo This led to a life-long love for riding and racing with much success
At the age of 26 Don bought a new Triumph T100R and was rewarded with the 1957 Canadian championship in the expert class at Harewood Acres near Jarvis Ont A few
weeks later he placed second in the 25-lap final of the BEMC Indian Summer Trophy Races These wins launched Donrsquos career
Late in the season in 1961 Don rode Oscar Liebmannrsquos hand-built BMW Rennsport special at Harewood and narrowly beat Al Johnson on a Norton Manx to win the Indian Summer Trophy Race
In 1962 Don received a first class award in the Canadian winter rally and competed in sports car hillclimbs in the legendary Jordan Special a home-built car with alcohol-fuelled Vincent engine It was invariably the fastest machine on the hill regularly defeated Ludwig Heimrath in his Porsches and still holds the hill records at Hockley Valley and Rattlesnake Point
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and
ldquoFinish each day and be done with it You have done what you could
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in forget them as soon as you can Tomorrow is a new day You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be
encumbered with your old nonsenserdquo
Ralph Waldo Emerson
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 37Motorcycle Hall of Fame
Continued on next Page
promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in To-ronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motor-cyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
GEORGE PEPPER TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE HALL
OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to honour pioneering motorcycle racer George Pepper as an Historical Inductee at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga
Ontario
George Pepper was the pride of Belleville Ont and one of Canadarsquos most naturally talented motorcycle racers of the prewar era He was an exceptional rider with successes in Canada the United States and England With the outbreak of the Second World War he became a pilot in the Royal Air Force and was decorated for bravery before his life was cut short by a plane crash on a test flight in 1942
In 1936 George rocketed to fame when his home town hosted its first road race through the streets the Canadian championship 200 held in Belleville It drew 35 entries from star riders such as Madison Sale Bruce Venier and Tony Miller from Toronto Bob Sparks and Elwood Stillwell from Windsor and Americans Babe Tancrede and Ben Campanale on factory-backed Harley-Davidsons Nearly all the Canadian entrants rode British makes such as BSA Norton and Rudge The starter was Toronto motorcycle dealer Percy McBride and a crowd estimated at 20000 lined the streets to watch
Georgersquos abilities were soon noticed abroad and he and several Canadian racers were persuaded to compete in the English speedway leagues Racingrsquos popularity in England dwarfed the Belleville crowds drawing up to 60000 spectators in an evening
When war was declared in September 1939 George immediately enlisted working first in a factory building Spitfire aircraft and in September 1941 becoming a commissioned pilot in the Royal Air Force He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross but only weeks
later on Nov 17 1942 he and his crew were all killed during a daylight test flight in which the plane went into a spin from which it could not recover His ashes were returned to Canada and buried in the Belleville cemetery
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 38Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The Trucker
A trucker came into a truck stop cafeacute and placed his order He said lsquoI want three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boardsrsquo
The brand new blonde waitress not wanting to appear stupid went to the kitchen and said to the cook lsquoThis guy out there just ordered three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards What does he think this place is an auto parts storersquo
lsquoNorsquo the cook said lsquoThree flat tires mean three pancakes a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up and running boards are 2 slices of crisp bacon
lsquoOh OKrsquo said the blonde She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer
The trucker asked lsquoWhat are the beans for Blondiersquo
lsquoShe replied lsquoI thought while you were waiting for the flat tires headlights and running boards you might as well gas up
Two Nuts
Two boy scouts went on a nature hike in the hills picking hickory nuts along the way They soon filled their small pails and started to fill their pants and shirt pockets When they could hold no more nuts they started down the country road until they came across a cemetery One of the boys decided that would be a good place to stop and divide up the nuts
The two boys sat in the shade of a large oak tree and unloaded their pockets and buckets dumping all of the nuts in a large pile In the process two of the nuts rolled down near the road The boys then proceeded to divide up the nuts ldquoOne for you One for me One for you One for merdquo
As they were dividing the nuts another boy walking by the cemetery happened to hear them He looked into the cemetery but could not see the boys because they were hidden by the tree He hesitated a moment and then ran back to his house
ldquoFather fatherrdquo he yelled as he entered his house ldquoThe cemetery Come quickrdquo ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo the father asked ldquoNo time to explainrdquo the boy frantically panted ldquoFollow merdquo The boy and the father ran up the country road and stopped when they reached the cemetery They stood at the side of the road and listened for a few moments Then the father asked his son ldquowhatrsquos wrongrdquo
The son said ldquodo you hear that (he whispered)rdquo They both listened intently and heard the Scouts ldquoOne for me One for you One for me One for yourdquo
The boy then blurted out to his father ldquoThe devil and the God are dividing the soulsrdquo The father grinned but was silent A few moments later as the Scouts completed dividing out the nuts one Scout said to the other rdquo As soon as we get those two nuts down by the road wersquoll have them allrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 39Thoughts to Ponder
Cape Pine
Written by Krista Austin St Johnrsquos NLPictures taken by Krista Austin
My roots are on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in the tiny rural community of St Shottrsquos As a child I frequently heard older people talking very casually about encounters with ghosts both in St Shottrsquos and especially in neighbouring Cape Pine I emphasize the word ldquocasuallyrdquo because these ghost stories were not meant to frighten but to teach that there is but a thin veil between this world and the next and encounters with the other side should not scare you as such occurrences are simply the result of ldquosome poor soul in need of a prayerrdquo
The last weekend of September brought perfect weather for a road trip so my partner Mark and I took the opportunity to visit my family in St Shottrsquos As Mark had never been to Cape Pine we considered it a good excuse to do some off-road riding my Suzuki Vstrom and his Kawasaki Versys Cape Pine consists of a now-automated lighthouse and two houses that are vacant for most of the year Itrsquos the most southerly point in Newfoundland at about the same latitude as the northern
border of Italy Part of the ldquoGraveyard of the Atlanticrdquo the number of shipwrecks in the area in the early 19th Century led to the construction of the lighthouse in 1851
To get to Cape Pine you turn off the Irish Loop highway at St Shottrsquos and then travel along a gravel road for about 9km The road is in pretty good shape but loose in places When you reach Cape Pine yoursquore rewarded with spectacular scenery of barrens cliffs and ocean
After wandering around and taking some pictures we set off for the main road Things were going quite well until I heard a large rock hit the bottom of my bike Somehow I
instinctively pulled in the clutch and came to a stop It was only then that I realized that my bike was no longer running I turn the key off turn it back on put the bike in neutral and hit the starter Shersquos alive I hit the gear shift andhellipshe shut off ldquoWhat the amp$rdquo Mark instantly knew what had happened and his hunch was proven when he inspected the wire coming from the side stand Somehow the rock had cut the wire going to my side stand switch The problem I now had was that the bike thinks that the stand is down and cuts the power when the bike is shifted into gear Luckily for me Mark is a jack-of-all-trades and usually turns into McGyver when
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Continued on next Page
something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
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The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 42NL amp NB amp NS Events
ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
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Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags - Pro Riders Marketing Press
Announcement
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper HouseGTO Stretched SaddlebagsRetail $99595
Philadelphia PA - Just outside the ldquocity of brotherly loverdquo is a business that is so cool it
canrsquot be described within the confines of this press release You will have to go to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom to see what I mean
Here we are introducing a new division of the company which is the ldquoFiberglass Manufacturing Divisionrdquo
The first parts to come of the line are the Johnny Mac GTO Stretched Saddlebags American made super strong and with top flight construction they fit like a glove on any
1993-2013 Harley Davidson Bagger model They are available with exhaust cutouts on both sides one side or none at all depending on your exhaust system
Stretched with a cool speedline design to make even a stock bagger pop with that custom look Shown painted
Dealer and distributor programs are available For further details contact Joe Distefano at proridersmarketingsbcglobalnet P-319-389-0798 or F-866-205-2422For retail sales got to wwwjohnnymacschopperhousecom
To see these cool bags many great custom bikes and meet Johnny Mac in person while in Daytona at Biketoberfest go to the Strip Club Choppers RoadHousesee below
About Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House
Johnny Macrsquos Chopper House is a house of services We specialize in fiberglass products ground up custom motorcycle builds and more Our 47000 sq ft building contains our fabrication area showroom fiberglass production area and 2500 sq ft photo video studio (Elite Studios) we create amp maintain our own websites in house In addition we provide creative services work (photoshop photography) etc Founded in 1999 we have grown through the years from a garage builder to a full service
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 33New Products
Continued on next Page
Above Johnny Mac with raw set of GTO Bags as seen at the Indian Larry Block party
The Christmas Motorcycle Show (CMS) is the YEAR END Motorcycle Show for the Motorcycle Rider A place that you can buy gifts for your hard to buy for Rider
We have something for everyone at CMS with all the latest in the motorcycle industry from motorcycles to appeal to gifts to motorcycle art and First Nations art as well
Each booth will have sale items on hand while they last You will see custom bikes along with best in street bikes competing for cash prizes
See race bikes and talk to racers If you are looking to join a riders group CMS is the place to be this Remembrance Day weekend We will have cash prizes for the Best in Show in Best Christmas Decorated Bike ldquoBest Custom Bikerdquo Best Overseas Custom Best Motorcycle Artrdquo Best Scooter and Best Vintage with a tribute to theldquo Isle Of Man We will also have a Swap Meet on Sunday
For the cultural rider and passenger we will have a Motorcycle ARTSHOW where we will have arts and crafts made by riders for riders We will also have a First Nations Arts and cultural display and sale as wellThe National ldquoThank You Veterans Toy Driverdquo is a way for the motorcycling community
get involved in a program that helps military families at Christmas Our organisation associated groups and you can and will gather and distribute toys for our veterans families at bases across Canada (as far as our toy donations last)
This is not a hand out but a way for Riders to say to our soldiers and especially their families that we appreciate everything they go through to keep their family unit together If we can help by supplying a present or two under the Christmas Tree this year and make a kid happy at Christmashellipwhy not
How can you help You can get involved by mailing an unwrapped gift for a kid from 6 months old to 16 years old to the address on our website If you can talk to your friends andor group and get a few toys together that would be great As you know CASH is king and if you can make a cash donation for the truck and fuel to deliver the toys to bases across Canada that would be very helpful If you cannot make it to the show and would like to help anyway please go to our PayPal account and donate the price of admission of $15+ into the show AS A DONATION for the cause at friendsofveteranscom Or please contact our office at fovcanadagmailcom
facility within a creative environment we excel and our customers are 100 satisfied Location915 Ray AvenueCroydon Pa 19021267-878-9046 GM Jack Mcintyrecell 610-636-5848jackbikerpicsorg As always your continued support of our clients and Pro Riders Marketing is sincerely appreciated
If you need further information to facilitate use of this PR or for any reason please feel free to contact me anytime 247
Thank you again for your continued support
Best Regards Joe Distefano wwwproridersmarketingcom Pro Riders Marketing Promotional Productswwwprmpromocom phone 319-389-0798 fax 866-205-2422proridersmarketingsbc-globalnet
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 34New Products amp ON Events
Folks yesterday Wounded Warriors Canada launched a very exciting innovative event The WWC Battlefield Bike Ride 2014 will raise funds for PTSD service animal programs The ride will last 5 - 15 June Juno Beach - Vimy
Commencing on the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings This ride will be a bucket list experience not only will we cycle in our forefathers footsteps we will take in all that rural France has to offer Frankly I am getting tired of hearing that Vets are paying upwards to $25k for a service dog To my mind some of the folks that supply dogs are war profiteers We do not charge a thin dime to any Vet in need of this great tool to fight the demons of PTSD
The need is great as we all know Now before we digress into VAC should pay for them You are right That said we need to prove it works this will take time In the interim we need to help those that need this type of help I would ask that you go to our web site wwwwoundedwarriorsca for details etc
Please consider joining us in an incredible journey You will find the ask is modest and quite doable no matter if you fundraise or pay it all yourself or a combination of both Raised fund are tax deductible Finally please forward to all your FB friends We are looking for 200 riders to ride for the 158 fallen Honour the fallen help the living
Wayne JohnstonFounderWounded Warriors Canada
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 35Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events
DAVE SEHL TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the seventh member of the class of 2013 Dave Sehl will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
First in Canada as a privateer and then in the US on the Harley-Davidson factory team for a few shining years Dave Sehl ruled the half-mile dirt tracks like few others
Daversquos first success came in ice racing in 1966 when he won the CMA junior 500 national championship In lsquo67 he was Canadarsquos top half-mile dirt track competitor in
the senior class repeating the win in lsquo68 as an expert He topped that in 1969 winning on the ice again as an expert and taking the CMA No 1 plate in dirt track
An AMA national victory in 1970 provided Dave with a huge boost and three weeks later Dave won again this time another half-mile in Columbus Ohio He was on a roll and over a five-year spell he won Louisville three times ldquoIt was a nice trackrdquo he says in retrospect ldquoBig and smooth and nobody got in your wayrdquo Over a five-year span Dave was on the Louisville podium all five times
Perseverance and talent were rewarded and
in 1971 Dave placed fifth overall in AMA standings-his best year At the same time his dominance of Canadian racing continued and Dave took the CMA championships in 250 and 750 cc half-mile dirt track in 1970 and lsquo73
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 36Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC)
Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
DON HADDOW TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the sixth member of the class of 2013 Don Haddow will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
Don Haddow credits his lifelong passion for motorsports to a childhood Christmas present from an aunt ldquoThrills of the Speedwayrdquo This led to a life-long love for riding and racing with much success
At the age of 26 Don bought a new Triumph T100R and was rewarded with the 1957 Canadian championship in the expert class at Harewood Acres near Jarvis Ont A few
weeks later he placed second in the 25-lap final of the BEMC Indian Summer Trophy Races These wins launched Donrsquos career
Late in the season in 1961 Don rode Oscar Liebmannrsquos hand-built BMW Rennsport special at Harewood and narrowly beat Al Johnson on a Norton Manx to win the Indian Summer Trophy Race
In 1962 Don received a first class award in the Canadian winter rally and competed in sports car hillclimbs in the legendary Jordan Special a home-built car with alcohol-fuelled Vincent engine It was invariably the fastest machine on the hill regularly defeated Ludwig Heimrath in his Porsches and still holds the hill records at Hockley Valley and Rattlesnake Point
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and
ldquoFinish each day and be done with it You have done what you could
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in forget them as soon as you can Tomorrow is a new day You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be
encumbered with your old nonsenserdquo
Ralph Waldo Emerson
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 37Motorcycle Hall of Fame
Continued on next Page
promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in To-ronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motor-cyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
GEORGE PEPPER TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE HALL
OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to honour pioneering motorcycle racer George Pepper as an Historical Inductee at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga
Ontario
George Pepper was the pride of Belleville Ont and one of Canadarsquos most naturally talented motorcycle racers of the prewar era He was an exceptional rider with successes in Canada the United States and England With the outbreak of the Second World War he became a pilot in the Royal Air Force and was decorated for bravery before his life was cut short by a plane crash on a test flight in 1942
In 1936 George rocketed to fame when his home town hosted its first road race through the streets the Canadian championship 200 held in Belleville It drew 35 entries from star riders such as Madison Sale Bruce Venier and Tony Miller from Toronto Bob Sparks and Elwood Stillwell from Windsor and Americans Babe Tancrede and Ben Campanale on factory-backed Harley-Davidsons Nearly all the Canadian entrants rode British makes such as BSA Norton and Rudge The starter was Toronto motorcycle dealer Percy McBride and a crowd estimated at 20000 lined the streets to watch
Georgersquos abilities were soon noticed abroad and he and several Canadian racers were persuaded to compete in the English speedway leagues Racingrsquos popularity in England dwarfed the Belleville crowds drawing up to 60000 spectators in an evening
When war was declared in September 1939 George immediately enlisted working first in a factory building Spitfire aircraft and in September 1941 becoming a commissioned pilot in the Royal Air Force He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross but only weeks
later on Nov 17 1942 he and his crew were all killed during a daylight test flight in which the plane went into a spin from which it could not recover His ashes were returned to Canada and buried in the Belleville cemetery
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 38Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The Trucker
A trucker came into a truck stop cafeacute and placed his order He said lsquoI want three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boardsrsquo
The brand new blonde waitress not wanting to appear stupid went to the kitchen and said to the cook lsquoThis guy out there just ordered three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards What does he think this place is an auto parts storersquo
lsquoNorsquo the cook said lsquoThree flat tires mean three pancakes a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up and running boards are 2 slices of crisp bacon
lsquoOh OKrsquo said the blonde She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer
The trucker asked lsquoWhat are the beans for Blondiersquo
lsquoShe replied lsquoI thought while you were waiting for the flat tires headlights and running boards you might as well gas up
Two Nuts
Two boy scouts went on a nature hike in the hills picking hickory nuts along the way They soon filled their small pails and started to fill their pants and shirt pockets When they could hold no more nuts they started down the country road until they came across a cemetery One of the boys decided that would be a good place to stop and divide up the nuts
The two boys sat in the shade of a large oak tree and unloaded their pockets and buckets dumping all of the nuts in a large pile In the process two of the nuts rolled down near the road The boys then proceeded to divide up the nuts ldquoOne for you One for me One for you One for merdquo
As they were dividing the nuts another boy walking by the cemetery happened to hear them He looked into the cemetery but could not see the boys because they were hidden by the tree He hesitated a moment and then ran back to his house
ldquoFather fatherrdquo he yelled as he entered his house ldquoThe cemetery Come quickrdquo ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo the father asked ldquoNo time to explainrdquo the boy frantically panted ldquoFollow merdquo The boy and the father ran up the country road and stopped when they reached the cemetery They stood at the side of the road and listened for a few moments Then the father asked his son ldquowhatrsquos wrongrdquo
The son said ldquodo you hear that (he whispered)rdquo They both listened intently and heard the Scouts ldquoOne for me One for you One for me One for yourdquo
The boy then blurted out to his father ldquoThe devil and the God are dividing the soulsrdquo The father grinned but was silent A few moments later as the Scouts completed dividing out the nuts one Scout said to the other rdquo As soon as we get those two nuts down by the road wersquoll have them allrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 39Thoughts to Ponder
Cape Pine
Written by Krista Austin St Johnrsquos NLPictures taken by Krista Austin
My roots are on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in the tiny rural community of St Shottrsquos As a child I frequently heard older people talking very casually about encounters with ghosts both in St Shottrsquos and especially in neighbouring Cape Pine I emphasize the word ldquocasuallyrdquo because these ghost stories were not meant to frighten but to teach that there is but a thin veil between this world and the next and encounters with the other side should not scare you as such occurrences are simply the result of ldquosome poor soul in need of a prayerrdquo
The last weekend of September brought perfect weather for a road trip so my partner Mark and I took the opportunity to visit my family in St Shottrsquos As Mark had never been to Cape Pine we considered it a good excuse to do some off-road riding my Suzuki Vstrom and his Kawasaki Versys Cape Pine consists of a now-automated lighthouse and two houses that are vacant for most of the year Itrsquos the most southerly point in Newfoundland at about the same latitude as the northern
border of Italy Part of the ldquoGraveyard of the Atlanticrdquo the number of shipwrecks in the area in the early 19th Century led to the construction of the lighthouse in 1851
To get to Cape Pine you turn off the Irish Loop highway at St Shottrsquos and then travel along a gravel road for about 9km The road is in pretty good shape but loose in places When you reach Cape Pine yoursquore rewarded with spectacular scenery of barrens cliffs and ocean
After wandering around and taking some pictures we set off for the main road Things were going quite well until I heard a large rock hit the bottom of my bike Somehow I
instinctively pulled in the clutch and came to a stop It was only then that I realized that my bike was no longer running I turn the key off turn it back on put the bike in neutral and hit the starter Shersquos alive I hit the gear shift andhellipshe shut off ldquoWhat the amp$rdquo Mark instantly knew what had happened and his hunch was proven when he inspected the wire coming from the side stand Somehow the rock had cut the wire going to my side stand switch The problem I now had was that the bike thinks that the stand is down and cuts the power when the bike is shifted into gear Luckily for me Mark is a jack-of-all-trades and usually turns into McGyver when
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Continued on next Page
something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
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The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 42NL amp NB amp NS Events
ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
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The Christmas Motorcycle Show (CMS) is the YEAR END Motorcycle Show for the Motorcycle Rider A place that you can buy gifts for your hard to buy for Rider
We have something for everyone at CMS with all the latest in the motorcycle industry from motorcycles to appeal to gifts to motorcycle art and First Nations art as well
Each booth will have sale items on hand while they last You will see custom bikes along with best in street bikes competing for cash prizes
See race bikes and talk to racers If you are looking to join a riders group CMS is the place to be this Remembrance Day weekend We will have cash prizes for the Best in Show in Best Christmas Decorated Bike ldquoBest Custom Bikerdquo Best Overseas Custom Best Motorcycle Artrdquo Best Scooter and Best Vintage with a tribute to theldquo Isle Of Man We will also have a Swap Meet on Sunday
For the cultural rider and passenger we will have a Motorcycle ARTSHOW where we will have arts and crafts made by riders for riders We will also have a First Nations Arts and cultural display and sale as wellThe National ldquoThank You Veterans Toy Driverdquo is a way for the motorcycling community
get involved in a program that helps military families at Christmas Our organisation associated groups and you can and will gather and distribute toys for our veterans families at bases across Canada (as far as our toy donations last)
This is not a hand out but a way for Riders to say to our soldiers and especially their families that we appreciate everything they go through to keep their family unit together If we can help by supplying a present or two under the Christmas Tree this year and make a kid happy at Christmashellipwhy not
How can you help You can get involved by mailing an unwrapped gift for a kid from 6 months old to 16 years old to the address on our website If you can talk to your friends andor group and get a few toys together that would be great As you know CASH is king and if you can make a cash donation for the truck and fuel to deliver the toys to bases across Canada that would be very helpful If you cannot make it to the show and would like to help anyway please go to our PayPal account and donate the price of admission of $15+ into the show AS A DONATION for the cause at friendsofveteranscom Or please contact our office at fovcanadagmailcom
facility within a creative environment we excel and our customers are 100 satisfied Location915 Ray AvenueCroydon Pa 19021267-878-9046 GM Jack Mcintyrecell 610-636-5848jackbikerpicsorg As always your continued support of our clients and Pro Riders Marketing is sincerely appreciated
If you need further information to facilitate use of this PR or for any reason please feel free to contact me anytime 247
Thank you again for your continued support
Best Regards Joe Distefano wwwproridersmarketingcom Pro Riders Marketing Promotional Productswwwprmpromocom phone 319-389-0798 fax 866-205-2422proridersmarketingsbc-globalnet
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 34New Products amp ON Events
Folks yesterday Wounded Warriors Canada launched a very exciting innovative event The WWC Battlefield Bike Ride 2014 will raise funds for PTSD service animal programs The ride will last 5 - 15 June Juno Beach - Vimy
Commencing on the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings This ride will be a bucket list experience not only will we cycle in our forefathers footsteps we will take in all that rural France has to offer Frankly I am getting tired of hearing that Vets are paying upwards to $25k for a service dog To my mind some of the folks that supply dogs are war profiteers We do not charge a thin dime to any Vet in need of this great tool to fight the demons of PTSD
The need is great as we all know Now before we digress into VAC should pay for them You are right That said we need to prove it works this will take time In the interim we need to help those that need this type of help I would ask that you go to our web site wwwwoundedwarriorsca for details etc
Please consider joining us in an incredible journey You will find the ask is modest and quite doable no matter if you fundraise or pay it all yourself or a combination of both Raised fund are tax deductible Finally please forward to all your FB friends We are looking for 200 riders to ride for the 158 fallen Honour the fallen help the living
Wayne JohnstonFounderWounded Warriors Canada
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DAVE SEHL TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the seventh member of the class of 2013 Dave Sehl will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
First in Canada as a privateer and then in the US on the Harley-Davidson factory team for a few shining years Dave Sehl ruled the half-mile dirt tracks like few others
Daversquos first success came in ice racing in 1966 when he won the CMA junior 500 national championship In lsquo67 he was Canadarsquos top half-mile dirt track competitor in
the senior class repeating the win in lsquo68 as an expert He topped that in 1969 winning on the ice again as an expert and taking the CMA No 1 plate in dirt track
An AMA national victory in 1970 provided Dave with a huge boost and three weeks later Dave won again this time another half-mile in Columbus Ohio He was on a roll and over a five-year spell he won Louisville three times ldquoIt was a nice trackrdquo he says in retrospect ldquoBig and smooth and nobody got in your wayrdquo Over a five-year span Dave was on the Louisville podium all five times
Perseverance and talent were rewarded and
in 1971 Dave placed fifth overall in AMA standings-his best year At the same time his dominance of Canadian racing continued and Dave took the CMA championships in 250 and 750 cc half-mile dirt track in 1970 and lsquo73
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International
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Continued on next Page
Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC)
Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
DON HADDOW TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the sixth member of the class of 2013 Don Haddow will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
Don Haddow credits his lifelong passion for motorsports to a childhood Christmas present from an aunt ldquoThrills of the Speedwayrdquo This led to a life-long love for riding and racing with much success
At the age of 26 Don bought a new Triumph T100R and was rewarded with the 1957 Canadian championship in the expert class at Harewood Acres near Jarvis Ont A few
weeks later he placed second in the 25-lap final of the BEMC Indian Summer Trophy Races These wins launched Donrsquos career
Late in the season in 1961 Don rode Oscar Liebmannrsquos hand-built BMW Rennsport special at Harewood and narrowly beat Al Johnson on a Norton Manx to win the Indian Summer Trophy Race
In 1962 Don received a first class award in the Canadian winter rally and competed in sports car hillclimbs in the legendary Jordan Special a home-built car with alcohol-fuelled Vincent engine It was invariably the fastest machine on the hill regularly defeated Ludwig Heimrath in his Porsches and still holds the hill records at Hockley Valley and Rattlesnake Point
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and
ldquoFinish each day and be done with it You have done what you could
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in forget them as soon as you can Tomorrow is a new day You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be
encumbered with your old nonsenserdquo
Ralph Waldo Emerson
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 37Motorcycle Hall of Fame
Continued on next Page
promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in To-ronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motor-cyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
GEORGE PEPPER TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE HALL
OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to honour pioneering motorcycle racer George Pepper as an Historical Inductee at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga
Ontario
George Pepper was the pride of Belleville Ont and one of Canadarsquos most naturally talented motorcycle racers of the prewar era He was an exceptional rider with successes in Canada the United States and England With the outbreak of the Second World War he became a pilot in the Royal Air Force and was decorated for bravery before his life was cut short by a plane crash on a test flight in 1942
In 1936 George rocketed to fame when his home town hosted its first road race through the streets the Canadian championship 200 held in Belleville It drew 35 entries from star riders such as Madison Sale Bruce Venier and Tony Miller from Toronto Bob Sparks and Elwood Stillwell from Windsor and Americans Babe Tancrede and Ben Campanale on factory-backed Harley-Davidsons Nearly all the Canadian entrants rode British makes such as BSA Norton and Rudge The starter was Toronto motorcycle dealer Percy McBride and a crowd estimated at 20000 lined the streets to watch
Georgersquos abilities were soon noticed abroad and he and several Canadian racers were persuaded to compete in the English speedway leagues Racingrsquos popularity in England dwarfed the Belleville crowds drawing up to 60000 spectators in an evening
When war was declared in September 1939 George immediately enlisted working first in a factory building Spitfire aircraft and in September 1941 becoming a commissioned pilot in the Royal Air Force He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross but only weeks
later on Nov 17 1942 he and his crew were all killed during a daylight test flight in which the plane went into a spin from which it could not recover His ashes were returned to Canada and buried in the Belleville cemetery
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 38Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The Trucker
A trucker came into a truck stop cafeacute and placed his order He said lsquoI want three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boardsrsquo
The brand new blonde waitress not wanting to appear stupid went to the kitchen and said to the cook lsquoThis guy out there just ordered three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards What does he think this place is an auto parts storersquo
lsquoNorsquo the cook said lsquoThree flat tires mean three pancakes a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up and running boards are 2 slices of crisp bacon
lsquoOh OKrsquo said the blonde She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer
The trucker asked lsquoWhat are the beans for Blondiersquo
lsquoShe replied lsquoI thought while you were waiting for the flat tires headlights and running boards you might as well gas up
Two Nuts
Two boy scouts went on a nature hike in the hills picking hickory nuts along the way They soon filled their small pails and started to fill their pants and shirt pockets When they could hold no more nuts they started down the country road until they came across a cemetery One of the boys decided that would be a good place to stop and divide up the nuts
The two boys sat in the shade of a large oak tree and unloaded their pockets and buckets dumping all of the nuts in a large pile In the process two of the nuts rolled down near the road The boys then proceeded to divide up the nuts ldquoOne for you One for me One for you One for merdquo
As they were dividing the nuts another boy walking by the cemetery happened to hear them He looked into the cemetery but could not see the boys because they were hidden by the tree He hesitated a moment and then ran back to his house
ldquoFather fatherrdquo he yelled as he entered his house ldquoThe cemetery Come quickrdquo ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo the father asked ldquoNo time to explainrdquo the boy frantically panted ldquoFollow merdquo The boy and the father ran up the country road and stopped when they reached the cemetery They stood at the side of the road and listened for a few moments Then the father asked his son ldquowhatrsquos wrongrdquo
The son said ldquodo you hear that (he whispered)rdquo They both listened intently and heard the Scouts ldquoOne for me One for you One for me One for yourdquo
The boy then blurted out to his father ldquoThe devil and the God are dividing the soulsrdquo The father grinned but was silent A few moments later as the Scouts completed dividing out the nuts one Scout said to the other rdquo As soon as we get those two nuts down by the road wersquoll have them allrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 39Thoughts to Ponder
Cape Pine
Written by Krista Austin St Johnrsquos NLPictures taken by Krista Austin
My roots are on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in the tiny rural community of St Shottrsquos As a child I frequently heard older people talking very casually about encounters with ghosts both in St Shottrsquos and especially in neighbouring Cape Pine I emphasize the word ldquocasuallyrdquo because these ghost stories were not meant to frighten but to teach that there is but a thin veil between this world and the next and encounters with the other side should not scare you as such occurrences are simply the result of ldquosome poor soul in need of a prayerrdquo
The last weekend of September brought perfect weather for a road trip so my partner Mark and I took the opportunity to visit my family in St Shottrsquos As Mark had never been to Cape Pine we considered it a good excuse to do some off-road riding my Suzuki Vstrom and his Kawasaki Versys Cape Pine consists of a now-automated lighthouse and two houses that are vacant for most of the year Itrsquos the most southerly point in Newfoundland at about the same latitude as the northern
border of Italy Part of the ldquoGraveyard of the Atlanticrdquo the number of shipwrecks in the area in the early 19th Century led to the construction of the lighthouse in 1851
To get to Cape Pine you turn off the Irish Loop highway at St Shottrsquos and then travel along a gravel road for about 9km The road is in pretty good shape but loose in places When you reach Cape Pine yoursquore rewarded with spectacular scenery of barrens cliffs and ocean
After wandering around and taking some pictures we set off for the main road Things were going quite well until I heard a large rock hit the bottom of my bike Somehow I
instinctively pulled in the clutch and came to a stop It was only then that I realized that my bike was no longer running I turn the key off turn it back on put the bike in neutral and hit the starter Shersquos alive I hit the gear shift andhellipshe shut off ldquoWhat the amp$rdquo Mark instantly knew what had happened and his hunch was proven when he inspected the wire coming from the side stand Somehow the rock had cut the wire going to my side stand switch The problem I now had was that the bike thinks that the stand is down and cuts the power when the bike is shifted into gear Luckily for me Mark is a jack-of-all-trades and usually turns into McGyver when
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 40NL News
Continued on next Page
something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 41NL News
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 42NL amp NB amp NS Events
ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 43Faith amp Motorcycles
- Conga amp BC Events
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- Sports amp AB Events
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- bad Uncle Monkey amp SK Events
- Women in the Wind amp SK Events
- Wordsearch amp RAGE
- Road Trip Rewards - Member Benefits
- Rider Friendly Business Association
-
- Support Our Troops
- Soldiers of Suicide - SOT
- Accident Victims Remembered
- Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events
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Folks yesterday Wounded Warriors Canada launched a very exciting innovative event The WWC Battlefield Bike Ride 2014 will raise funds for PTSD service animal programs The ride will last 5 - 15 June Juno Beach - Vimy
Commencing on the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings This ride will be a bucket list experience not only will we cycle in our forefathers footsteps we will take in all that rural France has to offer Frankly I am getting tired of hearing that Vets are paying upwards to $25k for a service dog To my mind some of the folks that supply dogs are war profiteers We do not charge a thin dime to any Vet in need of this great tool to fight the demons of PTSD
The need is great as we all know Now before we digress into VAC should pay for them You are right That said we need to prove it works this will take time In the interim we need to help those that need this type of help I would ask that you go to our web site wwwwoundedwarriorsca for details etc
Please consider joining us in an incredible journey You will find the ask is modest and quite doable no matter if you fundraise or pay it all yourself or a combination of both Raised fund are tax deductible Finally please forward to all your FB friends We are looking for 200 riders to ride for the 158 fallen Honour the fallen help the living
Wayne JohnstonFounderWounded Warriors Canada
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 35Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events
DAVE SEHL TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the seventh member of the class of 2013 Dave Sehl will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
First in Canada as a privateer and then in the US on the Harley-Davidson factory team for a few shining years Dave Sehl ruled the half-mile dirt tracks like few others
Daversquos first success came in ice racing in 1966 when he won the CMA junior 500 national championship In lsquo67 he was Canadarsquos top half-mile dirt track competitor in
the senior class repeating the win in lsquo68 as an expert He topped that in 1969 winning on the ice again as an expert and taking the CMA No 1 plate in dirt track
An AMA national victory in 1970 provided Dave with a huge boost and three weeks later Dave won again this time another half-mile in Columbus Ohio He was on a roll and over a five-year spell he won Louisville three times ldquoIt was a nice trackrdquo he says in retrospect ldquoBig and smooth and nobody got in your wayrdquo Over a five-year span Dave was on the Louisville podium all five times
Perseverance and talent were rewarded and
in 1971 Dave placed fifth overall in AMA standings-his best year At the same time his dominance of Canadian racing continued and Dave took the CMA championships in 250 and 750 cc half-mile dirt track in 1970 and lsquo73
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 36Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC)
Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
DON HADDOW TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the sixth member of the class of 2013 Don Haddow will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
Don Haddow credits his lifelong passion for motorsports to a childhood Christmas present from an aunt ldquoThrills of the Speedwayrdquo This led to a life-long love for riding and racing with much success
At the age of 26 Don bought a new Triumph T100R and was rewarded with the 1957 Canadian championship in the expert class at Harewood Acres near Jarvis Ont A few
weeks later he placed second in the 25-lap final of the BEMC Indian Summer Trophy Races These wins launched Donrsquos career
Late in the season in 1961 Don rode Oscar Liebmannrsquos hand-built BMW Rennsport special at Harewood and narrowly beat Al Johnson on a Norton Manx to win the Indian Summer Trophy Race
In 1962 Don received a first class award in the Canadian winter rally and competed in sports car hillclimbs in the legendary Jordan Special a home-built car with alcohol-fuelled Vincent engine It was invariably the fastest machine on the hill regularly defeated Ludwig Heimrath in his Porsches and still holds the hill records at Hockley Valley and Rattlesnake Point
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and
ldquoFinish each day and be done with it You have done what you could
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in forget them as soon as you can Tomorrow is a new day You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be
encumbered with your old nonsenserdquo
Ralph Waldo Emerson
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 37Motorcycle Hall of Fame
Continued on next Page
promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in To-ronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motor-cyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
GEORGE PEPPER TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE HALL
OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to honour pioneering motorcycle racer George Pepper as an Historical Inductee at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga
Ontario
George Pepper was the pride of Belleville Ont and one of Canadarsquos most naturally talented motorcycle racers of the prewar era He was an exceptional rider with successes in Canada the United States and England With the outbreak of the Second World War he became a pilot in the Royal Air Force and was decorated for bravery before his life was cut short by a plane crash on a test flight in 1942
In 1936 George rocketed to fame when his home town hosted its first road race through the streets the Canadian championship 200 held in Belleville It drew 35 entries from star riders such as Madison Sale Bruce Venier and Tony Miller from Toronto Bob Sparks and Elwood Stillwell from Windsor and Americans Babe Tancrede and Ben Campanale on factory-backed Harley-Davidsons Nearly all the Canadian entrants rode British makes such as BSA Norton and Rudge The starter was Toronto motorcycle dealer Percy McBride and a crowd estimated at 20000 lined the streets to watch
Georgersquos abilities were soon noticed abroad and he and several Canadian racers were persuaded to compete in the English speedway leagues Racingrsquos popularity in England dwarfed the Belleville crowds drawing up to 60000 spectators in an evening
When war was declared in September 1939 George immediately enlisted working first in a factory building Spitfire aircraft and in September 1941 becoming a commissioned pilot in the Royal Air Force He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross but only weeks
later on Nov 17 1942 he and his crew were all killed during a daylight test flight in which the plane went into a spin from which it could not recover His ashes were returned to Canada and buried in the Belleville cemetery
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 38Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The Trucker
A trucker came into a truck stop cafeacute and placed his order He said lsquoI want three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boardsrsquo
The brand new blonde waitress not wanting to appear stupid went to the kitchen and said to the cook lsquoThis guy out there just ordered three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards What does he think this place is an auto parts storersquo
lsquoNorsquo the cook said lsquoThree flat tires mean three pancakes a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up and running boards are 2 slices of crisp bacon
lsquoOh OKrsquo said the blonde She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer
The trucker asked lsquoWhat are the beans for Blondiersquo
lsquoShe replied lsquoI thought while you were waiting for the flat tires headlights and running boards you might as well gas up
Two Nuts
Two boy scouts went on a nature hike in the hills picking hickory nuts along the way They soon filled their small pails and started to fill their pants and shirt pockets When they could hold no more nuts they started down the country road until they came across a cemetery One of the boys decided that would be a good place to stop and divide up the nuts
The two boys sat in the shade of a large oak tree and unloaded their pockets and buckets dumping all of the nuts in a large pile In the process two of the nuts rolled down near the road The boys then proceeded to divide up the nuts ldquoOne for you One for me One for you One for merdquo
As they were dividing the nuts another boy walking by the cemetery happened to hear them He looked into the cemetery but could not see the boys because they were hidden by the tree He hesitated a moment and then ran back to his house
ldquoFather fatherrdquo he yelled as he entered his house ldquoThe cemetery Come quickrdquo ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo the father asked ldquoNo time to explainrdquo the boy frantically panted ldquoFollow merdquo The boy and the father ran up the country road and stopped when they reached the cemetery They stood at the side of the road and listened for a few moments Then the father asked his son ldquowhatrsquos wrongrdquo
The son said ldquodo you hear that (he whispered)rdquo They both listened intently and heard the Scouts ldquoOne for me One for you One for me One for yourdquo
The boy then blurted out to his father ldquoThe devil and the God are dividing the soulsrdquo The father grinned but was silent A few moments later as the Scouts completed dividing out the nuts one Scout said to the other rdquo As soon as we get those two nuts down by the road wersquoll have them allrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 39Thoughts to Ponder
Cape Pine
Written by Krista Austin St Johnrsquos NLPictures taken by Krista Austin
My roots are on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in the tiny rural community of St Shottrsquos As a child I frequently heard older people talking very casually about encounters with ghosts both in St Shottrsquos and especially in neighbouring Cape Pine I emphasize the word ldquocasuallyrdquo because these ghost stories were not meant to frighten but to teach that there is but a thin veil between this world and the next and encounters with the other side should not scare you as such occurrences are simply the result of ldquosome poor soul in need of a prayerrdquo
The last weekend of September brought perfect weather for a road trip so my partner Mark and I took the opportunity to visit my family in St Shottrsquos As Mark had never been to Cape Pine we considered it a good excuse to do some off-road riding my Suzuki Vstrom and his Kawasaki Versys Cape Pine consists of a now-automated lighthouse and two houses that are vacant for most of the year Itrsquos the most southerly point in Newfoundland at about the same latitude as the northern
border of Italy Part of the ldquoGraveyard of the Atlanticrdquo the number of shipwrecks in the area in the early 19th Century led to the construction of the lighthouse in 1851
To get to Cape Pine you turn off the Irish Loop highway at St Shottrsquos and then travel along a gravel road for about 9km The road is in pretty good shape but loose in places When you reach Cape Pine yoursquore rewarded with spectacular scenery of barrens cliffs and ocean
After wandering around and taking some pictures we set off for the main road Things were going quite well until I heard a large rock hit the bottom of my bike Somehow I
instinctively pulled in the clutch and came to a stop It was only then that I realized that my bike was no longer running I turn the key off turn it back on put the bike in neutral and hit the starter Shersquos alive I hit the gear shift andhellipshe shut off ldquoWhat the amp$rdquo Mark instantly knew what had happened and his hunch was proven when he inspected the wire coming from the side stand Somehow the rock had cut the wire going to my side stand switch The problem I now had was that the bike thinks that the stand is down and cuts the power when the bike is shifted into gear Luckily for me Mark is a jack-of-all-trades and usually turns into McGyver when
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 40NL News
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something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
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ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
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DAVE SEHL TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the seventh member of the class of 2013 Dave Sehl will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
First in Canada as a privateer and then in the US on the Harley-Davidson factory team for a few shining years Dave Sehl ruled the half-mile dirt tracks like few others
Daversquos first success came in ice racing in 1966 when he won the CMA junior 500 national championship In lsquo67 he was Canadarsquos top half-mile dirt track competitor in
the senior class repeating the win in lsquo68 as an expert He topped that in 1969 winning on the ice again as an expert and taking the CMA No 1 plate in dirt track
An AMA national victory in 1970 provided Dave with a huge boost and three weeks later Dave won again this time another half-mile in Columbus Ohio He was on a roll and over a five-year spell he won Louisville three times ldquoIt was a nice trackrdquo he says in retrospect ldquoBig and smooth and nobody got in your wayrdquo Over a five-year span Dave was on the Louisville podium all five times
Perseverance and talent were rewarded and
in 1971 Dave placed fifth overall in AMA standings-his best year At the same time his dominance of Canadian racing continued and Dave took the CMA championships in 250 and 750 cc half-mile dirt track in 1970 and lsquo73
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 36Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events
Continued on next Page
Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC)
Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
DON HADDOW TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the sixth member of the class of 2013 Don Haddow will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
Don Haddow credits his lifelong passion for motorsports to a childhood Christmas present from an aunt ldquoThrills of the Speedwayrdquo This led to a life-long love for riding and racing with much success
At the age of 26 Don bought a new Triumph T100R and was rewarded with the 1957 Canadian championship in the expert class at Harewood Acres near Jarvis Ont A few
weeks later he placed second in the 25-lap final of the BEMC Indian Summer Trophy Races These wins launched Donrsquos career
Late in the season in 1961 Don rode Oscar Liebmannrsquos hand-built BMW Rennsport special at Harewood and narrowly beat Al Johnson on a Norton Manx to win the Indian Summer Trophy Race
In 1962 Don received a first class award in the Canadian winter rally and competed in sports car hillclimbs in the legendary Jordan Special a home-built car with alcohol-fuelled Vincent engine It was invariably the fastest machine on the hill regularly defeated Ludwig Heimrath in his Porsches and still holds the hill records at Hockley Valley and Rattlesnake Point
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and
ldquoFinish each day and be done with it You have done what you could
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in forget them as soon as you can Tomorrow is a new day You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be
encumbered with your old nonsenserdquo
Ralph Waldo Emerson
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 37Motorcycle Hall of Fame
Continued on next Page
promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in To-ronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motor-cyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
GEORGE PEPPER TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE HALL
OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to honour pioneering motorcycle racer George Pepper as an Historical Inductee at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga
Ontario
George Pepper was the pride of Belleville Ont and one of Canadarsquos most naturally talented motorcycle racers of the prewar era He was an exceptional rider with successes in Canada the United States and England With the outbreak of the Second World War he became a pilot in the Royal Air Force and was decorated for bravery before his life was cut short by a plane crash on a test flight in 1942
In 1936 George rocketed to fame when his home town hosted its first road race through the streets the Canadian championship 200 held in Belleville It drew 35 entries from star riders such as Madison Sale Bruce Venier and Tony Miller from Toronto Bob Sparks and Elwood Stillwell from Windsor and Americans Babe Tancrede and Ben Campanale on factory-backed Harley-Davidsons Nearly all the Canadian entrants rode British makes such as BSA Norton and Rudge The starter was Toronto motorcycle dealer Percy McBride and a crowd estimated at 20000 lined the streets to watch
Georgersquos abilities were soon noticed abroad and he and several Canadian racers were persuaded to compete in the English speedway leagues Racingrsquos popularity in England dwarfed the Belleville crowds drawing up to 60000 spectators in an evening
When war was declared in September 1939 George immediately enlisted working first in a factory building Spitfire aircraft and in September 1941 becoming a commissioned pilot in the Royal Air Force He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross but only weeks
later on Nov 17 1942 he and his crew were all killed during a daylight test flight in which the plane went into a spin from which it could not recover His ashes were returned to Canada and buried in the Belleville cemetery
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 38Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The Trucker
A trucker came into a truck stop cafeacute and placed his order He said lsquoI want three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boardsrsquo
The brand new blonde waitress not wanting to appear stupid went to the kitchen and said to the cook lsquoThis guy out there just ordered three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards What does he think this place is an auto parts storersquo
lsquoNorsquo the cook said lsquoThree flat tires mean three pancakes a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up and running boards are 2 slices of crisp bacon
lsquoOh OKrsquo said the blonde She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer
The trucker asked lsquoWhat are the beans for Blondiersquo
lsquoShe replied lsquoI thought while you were waiting for the flat tires headlights and running boards you might as well gas up
Two Nuts
Two boy scouts went on a nature hike in the hills picking hickory nuts along the way They soon filled their small pails and started to fill their pants and shirt pockets When they could hold no more nuts they started down the country road until they came across a cemetery One of the boys decided that would be a good place to stop and divide up the nuts
The two boys sat in the shade of a large oak tree and unloaded their pockets and buckets dumping all of the nuts in a large pile In the process two of the nuts rolled down near the road The boys then proceeded to divide up the nuts ldquoOne for you One for me One for you One for merdquo
As they were dividing the nuts another boy walking by the cemetery happened to hear them He looked into the cemetery but could not see the boys because they were hidden by the tree He hesitated a moment and then ran back to his house
ldquoFather fatherrdquo he yelled as he entered his house ldquoThe cemetery Come quickrdquo ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo the father asked ldquoNo time to explainrdquo the boy frantically panted ldquoFollow merdquo The boy and the father ran up the country road and stopped when they reached the cemetery They stood at the side of the road and listened for a few moments Then the father asked his son ldquowhatrsquos wrongrdquo
The son said ldquodo you hear that (he whispered)rdquo They both listened intently and heard the Scouts ldquoOne for me One for you One for me One for yourdquo
The boy then blurted out to his father ldquoThe devil and the God are dividing the soulsrdquo The father grinned but was silent A few moments later as the Scouts completed dividing out the nuts one Scout said to the other rdquo As soon as we get those two nuts down by the road wersquoll have them allrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 39Thoughts to Ponder
Cape Pine
Written by Krista Austin St Johnrsquos NLPictures taken by Krista Austin
My roots are on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in the tiny rural community of St Shottrsquos As a child I frequently heard older people talking very casually about encounters with ghosts both in St Shottrsquos and especially in neighbouring Cape Pine I emphasize the word ldquocasuallyrdquo because these ghost stories were not meant to frighten but to teach that there is but a thin veil between this world and the next and encounters with the other side should not scare you as such occurrences are simply the result of ldquosome poor soul in need of a prayerrdquo
The last weekend of September brought perfect weather for a road trip so my partner Mark and I took the opportunity to visit my family in St Shottrsquos As Mark had never been to Cape Pine we considered it a good excuse to do some off-road riding my Suzuki Vstrom and his Kawasaki Versys Cape Pine consists of a now-automated lighthouse and two houses that are vacant for most of the year Itrsquos the most southerly point in Newfoundland at about the same latitude as the northern
border of Italy Part of the ldquoGraveyard of the Atlanticrdquo the number of shipwrecks in the area in the early 19th Century led to the construction of the lighthouse in 1851
To get to Cape Pine you turn off the Irish Loop highway at St Shottrsquos and then travel along a gravel road for about 9km The road is in pretty good shape but loose in places When you reach Cape Pine yoursquore rewarded with spectacular scenery of barrens cliffs and ocean
After wandering around and taking some pictures we set off for the main road Things were going quite well until I heard a large rock hit the bottom of my bike Somehow I
instinctively pulled in the clutch and came to a stop It was only then that I realized that my bike was no longer running I turn the key off turn it back on put the bike in neutral and hit the starter Shersquos alive I hit the gear shift andhellipshe shut off ldquoWhat the amp$rdquo Mark instantly knew what had happened and his hunch was proven when he inspected the wire coming from the side stand Somehow the rock had cut the wire going to my side stand switch The problem I now had was that the bike thinks that the stand is down and cuts the power when the bike is shifted into gear Luckily for me Mark is a jack-of-all-trades and usually turns into McGyver when
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 40NL News
Continued on next Page
something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 41NL News
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 42NL amp NB amp NS Events
ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 43Faith amp Motorcycles
- Conga amp BC Events
-
- Conga amp BC Events
- Conga amp BC Events
- Conga amp BC Events
- Conga amp BC Events
- Conga
- Conga amp BC Events
- BC Events
- WyzWmn amp AB Events
- Thunder Lizard Lips Off amp AB Events
- Thunder Lizard Lips Off amp AB Events
- AB Events
- AB Events
- Pair-A-Dice Trikes
- Sports amp AB Events
- Sports amp AB Events
- bad Uncle Monkey amp SK Events
- Women in the Wind amp SK Events
- Wordsearch amp RAGE
- Road Trip Rewards - Member Benefits
- Rider Friendly Business Association
-
- Support Our Troops
- Soldiers of Suicide - SOT
- Accident Victims Remembered
- Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events
- Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
- Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
- Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
- Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
- LWC News amp ON Events
- LWC News amp International News
- New Products
- ON Events
- Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events
- Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events
- Motorcycle Hall of Fame
- Motorcycle Hall of Fame
- Thoughts to Ponder
- NL News
- NL News
- NL amp NB amp NS Events
- Faith amp Motorcycles
-
Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC)
Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
DON HADDOW TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE
HALL OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the sixth member of the class of 2013 Don Haddow will be honoured at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga Ontario
Don Haddow credits his lifelong passion for motorsports to a childhood Christmas present from an aunt ldquoThrills of the Speedwayrdquo This led to a life-long love for riding and racing with much success
At the age of 26 Don bought a new Triumph T100R and was rewarded with the 1957 Canadian championship in the expert class at Harewood Acres near Jarvis Ont A few
weeks later he placed second in the 25-lap final of the BEMC Indian Summer Trophy Races These wins launched Donrsquos career
Late in the season in 1961 Don rode Oscar Liebmannrsquos hand-built BMW Rennsport special at Harewood and narrowly beat Al Johnson on a Norton Manx to win the Indian Summer Trophy Race
In 1962 Don received a first class award in the Canadian winter rally and competed in sports car hillclimbs in the legendary Jordan Special a home-built car with alcohol-fuelled Vincent engine It was invariably the fastest machine on the hill regularly defeated Ludwig Heimrath in his Porsches and still holds the hill records at Hockley Valley and Rattlesnake Point
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and
ldquoFinish each day and be done with it You have done what you could
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in forget them as soon as you can Tomorrow is a new day You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be
encumbered with your old nonsenserdquo
Ralph Waldo Emerson
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 37Motorcycle Hall of Fame
Continued on next Page
promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in To-ronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motor-cyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
GEORGE PEPPER TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE HALL
OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to honour pioneering motorcycle racer George Pepper as an Historical Inductee at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga
Ontario
George Pepper was the pride of Belleville Ont and one of Canadarsquos most naturally talented motorcycle racers of the prewar era He was an exceptional rider with successes in Canada the United States and England With the outbreak of the Second World War he became a pilot in the Royal Air Force and was decorated for bravery before his life was cut short by a plane crash on a test flight in 1942
In 1936 George rocketed to fame when his home town hosted its first road race through the streets the Canadian championship 200 held in Belleville It drew 35 entries from star riders such as Madison Sale Bruce Venier and Tony Miller from Toronto Bob Sparks and Elwood Stillwell from Windsor and Americans Babe Tancrede and Ben Campanale on factory-backed Harley-Davidsons Nearly all the Canadian entrants rode British makes such as BSA Norton and Rudge The starter was Toronto motorcycle dealer Percy McBride and a crowd estimated at 20000 lined the streets to watch
Georgersquos abilities were soon noticed abroad and he and several Canadian racers were persuaded to compete in the English speedway leagues Racingrsquos popularity in England dwarfed the Belleville crowds drawing up to 60000 spectators in an evening
When war was declared in September 1939 George immediately enlisted working first in a factory building Spitfire aircraft and in September 1941 becoming a commissioned pilot in the Royal Air Force He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross but only weeks
later on Nov 17 1942 he and his crew were all killed during a daylight test flight in which the plane went into a spin from which it could not recover His ashes were returned to Canada and buried in the Belleville cemetery
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 38Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The Trucker
A trucker came into a truck stop cafeacute and placed his order He said lsquoI want three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boardsrsquo
The brand new blonde waitress not wanting to appear stupid went to the kitchen and said to the cook lsquoThis guy out there just ordered three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards What does he think this place is an auto parts storersquo
lsquoNorsquo the cook said lsquoThree flat tires mean three pancakes a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up and running boards are 2 slices of crisp bacon
lsquoOh OKrsquo said the blonde She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer
The trucker asked lsquoWhat are the beans for Blondiersquo
lsquoShe replied lsquoI thought while you were waiting for the flat tires headlights and running boards you might as well gas up
Two Nuts
Two boy scouts went on a nature hike in the hills picking hickory nuts along the way They soon filled their small pails and started to fill their pants and shirt pockets When they could hold no more nuts they started down the country road until they came across a cemetery One of the boys decided that would be a good place to stop and divide up the nuts
The two boys sat in the shade of a large oak tree and unloaded their pockets and buckets dumping all of the nuts in a large pile In the process two of the nuts rolled down near the road The boys then proceeded to divide up the nuts ldquoOne for you One for me One for you One for merdquo
As they were dividing the nuts another boy walking by the cemetery happened to hear them He looked into the cemetery but could not see the boys because they were hidden by the tree He hesitated a moment and then ran back to his house
ldquoFather fatherrdquo he yelled as he entered his house ldquoThe cemetery Come quickrdquo ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo the father asked ldquoNo time to explainrdquo the boy frantically panted ldquoFollow merdquo The boy and the father ran up the country road and stopped when they reached the cemetery They stood at the side of the road and listened for a few moments Then the father asked his son ldquowhatrsquos wrongrdquo
The son said ldquodo you hear that (he whispered)rdquo They both listened intently and heard the Scouts ldquoOne for me One for you One for me One for yourdquo
The boy then blurted out to his father ldquoThe devil and the God are dividing the soulsrdquo The father grinned but was silent A few moments later as the Scouts completed dividing out the nuts one Scout said to the other rdquo As soon as we get those two nuts down by the road wersquoll have them allrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 39Thoughts to Ponder
Cape Pine
Written by Krista Austin St Johnrsquos NLPictures taken by Krista Austin
My roots are on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in the tiny rural community of St Shottrsquos As a child I frequently heard older people talking very casually about encounters with ghosts both in St Shottrsquos and especially in neighbouring Cape Pine I emphasize the word ldquocasuallyrdquo because these ghost stories were not meant to frighten but to teach that there is but a thin veil between this world and the next and encounters with the other side should not scare you as such occurrences are simply the result of ldquosome poor soul in need of a prayerrdquo
The last weekend of September brought perfect weather for a road trip so my partner Mark and I took the opportunity to visit my family in St Shottrsquos As Mark had never been to Cape Pine we considered it a good excuse to do some off-road riding my Suzuki Vstrom and his Kawasaki Versys Cape Pine consists of a now-automated lighthouse and two houses that are vacant for most of the year Itrsquos the most southerly point in Newfoundland at about the same latitude as the northern
border of Italy Part of the ldquoGraveyard of the Atlanticrdquo the number of shipwrecks in the area in the early 19th Century led to the construction of the lighthouse in 1851
To get to Cape Pine you turn off the Irish Loop highway at St Shottrsquos and then travel along a gravel road for about 9km The road is in pretty good shape but loose in places When you reach Cape Pine yoursquore rewarded with spectacular scenery of barrens cliffs and ocean
After wandering around and taking some pictures we set off for the main road Things were going quite well until I heard a large rock hit the bottom of my bike Somehow I
instinctively pulled in the clutch and came to a stop It was only then that I realized that my bike was no longer running I turn the key off turn it back on put the bike in neutral and hit the starter Shersquos alive I hit the gear shift andhellipshe shut off ldquoWhat the amp$rdquo Mark instantly knew what had happened and his hunch was proven when he inspected the wire coming from the side stand Somehow the rock had cut the wire going to my side stand switch The problem I now had was that the bike thinks that the stand is down and cuts the power when the bike is shifted into gear Luckily for me Mark is a jack-of-all-trades and usually turns into McGyver when
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 40NL News
Continued on next Page
something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 41NL News
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 42NL amp NB amp NS Events
ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 43Faith amp Motorcycles
- Conga amp BC Events
-
- Conga amp BC Events
- Conga amp BC Events
- Conga amp BC Events
- Conga amp BC Events
- Conga
- Conga amp BC Events
- BC Events
- WyzWmn amp AB Events
- Thunder Lizard Lips Off amp AB Events
- Thunder Lizard Lips Off amp AB Events
- AB Events
- AB Events
- Pair-A-Dice Trikes
- Sports amp AB Events
- Sports amp AB Events
- bad Uncle Monkey amp SK Events
- Women in the Wind amp SK Events
- Wordsearch amp RAGE
- Road Trip Rewards - Member Benefits
- Rider Friendly Business Association
-
- Support Our Troops
- Soldiers of Suicide - SOT
- Accident Victims Remembered
- Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events
- Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
- Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
- Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
- Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
- LWC News amp ON Events
- LWC News amp International News
- New Products
- ON Events
- Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events
- Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events
- Motorcycle Hall of Fame
- Motorcycle Hall of Fame
- Thoughts to Ponder
- NL News
- NL News
- NL amp NB amp NS Events
- Faith amp Motorcycles
-
promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in To-ronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motor-cyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
GEORGE PEPPER TO BE HONOURED BY THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE HALL
OF FAME
Markham - October 2013 - The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to honour pioneering motorcycle racer George Pepper as an Historical Inductee at the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion which takes place on November 2 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Center in Mississauga
Ontario
George Pepper was the pride of Belleville Ont and one of Canadarsquos most naturally talented motorcycle racers of the prewar era He was an exceptional rider with successes in Canada the United States and England With the outbreak of the Second World War he became a pilot in the Royal Air Force and was decorated for bravery before his life was cut short by a plane crash on a test flight in 1942
In 1936 George rocketed to fame when his home town hosted its first road race through the streets the Canadian championship 200 held in Belleville It drew 35 entries from star riders such as Madison Sale Bruce Venier and Tony Miller from Toronto Bob Sparks and Elwood Stillwell from Windsor and Americans Babe Tancrede and Ben Campanale on factory-backed Harley-Davidsons Nearly all the Canadian entrants rode British makes such as BSA Norton and Rudge The starter was Toronto motorcycle dealer Percy McBride and a crowd estimated at 20000 lined the streets to watch
Georgersquos abilities were soon noticed abroad and he and several Canadian racers were persuaded to compete in the English speedway leagues Racingrsquos popularity in England dwarfed the Belleville crowds drawing up to 60000 spectators in an evening
When war was declared in September 1939 George immediately enlisted working first in a factory building Spitfire aircraft and in September 1941 becoming a commissioned pilot in the Royal Air Force He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross but only weeks
later on Nov 17 1942 he and his crew were all killed during a daylight test flight in which the plane went into a spin from which it could not recover His ashes were returned to Canada and buried in the Belleville cemetery
This year the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honour eight legends and champions It will also be honouring The Corduroy Endurotrade as it celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is the annual signature event of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation a non-profit association with charitable status It is governed by an independent board of volunteer directors located from coast to coast and is sponsored in part by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation preserves and promotes Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community and the public Since the first induction banquet in Toronto in 2006 almost 100 distinguished motorcyclists have been inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
For more information about the Eighth Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion contact Daniel H Tessier at danielmotorcyclingca or at 6479201334
For information about past inductees historic motorcycle collections event sponsorship and tax-deductible donations visit wwwmotorcyclehalloffameca
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 38Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The Trucker
A trucker came into a truck stop cafeacute and placed his order He said lsquoI want three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boardsrsquo
The brand new blonde waitress not wanting to appear stupid went to the kitchen and said to the cook lsquoThis guy out there just ordered three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards What does he think this place is an auto parts storersquo
lsquoNorsquo the cook said lsquoThree flat tires mean three pancakes a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up and running boards are 2 slices of crisp bacon
lsquoOh OKrsquo said the blonde She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer
The trucker asked lsquoWhat are the beans for Blondiersquo
lsquoShe replied lsquoI thought while you were waiting for the flat tires headlights and running boards you might as well gas up
Two Nuts
Two boy scouts went on a nature hike in the hills picking hickory nuts along the way They soon filled their small pails and started to fill their pants and shirt pockets When they could hold no more nuts they started down the country road until they came across a cemetery One of the boys decided that would be a good place to stop and divide up the nuts
The two boys sat in the shade of a large oak tree and unloaded their pockets and buckets dumping all of the nuts in a large pile In the process two of the nuts rolled down near the road The boys then proceeded to divide up the nuts ldquoOne for you One for me One for you One for merdquo
As they were dividing the nuts another boy walking by the cemetery happened to hear them He looked into the cemetery but could not see the boys because they were hidden by the tree He hesitated a moment and then ran back to his house
ldquoFather fatherrdquo he yelled as he entered his house ldquoThe cemetery Come quickrdquo ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo the father asked ldquoNo time to explainrdquo the boy frantically panted ldquoFollow merdquo The boy and the father ran up the country road and stopped when they reached the cemetery They stood at the side of the road and listened for a few moments Then the father asked his son ldquowhatrsquos wrongrdquo
The son said ldquodo you hear that (he whispered)rdquo They both listened intently and heard the Scouts ldquoOne for me One for you One for me One for yourdquo
The boy then blurted out to his father ldquoThe devil and the God are dividing the soulsrdquo The father grinned but was silent A few moments later as the Scouts completed dividing out the nuts one Scout said to the other rdquo As soon as we get those two nuts down by the road wersquoll have them allrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 39Thoughts to Ponder
Cape Pine
Written by Krista Austin St Johnrsquos NLPictures taken by Krista Austin
My roots are on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in the tiny rural community of St Shottrsquos As a child I frequently heard older people talking very casually about encounters with ghosts both in St Shottrsquos and especially in neighbouring Cape Pine I emphasize the word ldquocasuallyrdquo because these ghost stories were not meant to frighten but to teach that there is but a thin veil between this world and the next and encounters with the other side should not scare you as such occurrences are simply the result of ldquosome poor soul in need of a prayerrdquo
The last weekend of September brought perfect weather for a road trip so my partner Mark and I took the opportunity to visit my family in St Shottrsquos As Mark had never been to Cape Pine we considered it a good excuse to do some off-road riding my Suzuki Vstrom and his Kawasaki Versys Cape Pine consists of a now-automated lighthouse and two houses that are vacant for most of the year Itrsquos the most southerly point in Newfoundland at about the same latitude as the northern
border of Italy Part of the ldquoGraveyard of the Atlanticrdquo the number of shipwrecks in the area in the early 19th Century led to the construction of the lighthouse in 1851
To get to Cape Pine you turn off the Irish Loop highway at St Shottrsquos and then travel along a gravel road for about 9km The road is in pretty good shape but loose in places When you reach Cape Pine yoursquore rewarded with spectacular scenery of barrens cliffs and ocean
After wandering around and taking some pictures we set off for the main road Things were going quite well until I heard a large rock hit the bottom of my bike Somehow I
instinctively pulled in the clutch and came to a stop It was only then that I realized that my bike was no longer running I turn the key off turn it back on put the bike in neutral and hit the starter Shersquos alive I hit the gear shift andhellipshe shut off ldquoWhat the amp$rdquo Mark instantly knew what had happened and his hunch was proven when he inspected the wire coming from the side stand Somehow the rock had cut the wire going to my side stand switch The problem I now had was that the bike thinks that the stand is down and cuts the power when the bike is shifted into gear Luckily for me Mark is a jack-of-all-trades and usually turns into McGyver when
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 40NL News
Continued on next Page
something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 41NL News
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 42NL amp NB amp NS Events
ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 43Faith amp Motorcycles
- Conga amp BC Events
-
- Conga amp BC Events
- Conga amp BC Events
- Conga amp BC Events
- Conga amp BC Events
- Conga
- Conga amp BC Events
- BC Events
- WyzWmn amp AB Events
- Thunder Lizard Lips Off amp AB Events
- Thunder Lizard Lips Off amp AB Events
- AB Events
- AB Events
- Pair-A-Dice Trikes
- Sports amp AB Events
- Sports amp AB Events
- bad Uncle Monkey amp SK Events
- Women in the Wind amp SK Events
- Wordsearch amp RAGE
- Road Trip Rewards - Member Benefits
- Rider Friendly Business Association
-
- Support Our Troops
- Soldiers of Suicide - SOT
- Accident Victims Remembered
- Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events
- Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
- Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
- Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
- Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
- LWC News amp ON Events
- LWC News amp International News
- New Products
- ON Events
- Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events
- Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events
- Motorcycle Hall of Fame
- Motorcycle Hall of Fame
- Thoughts to Ponder
- NL News
- NL News
- NL amp NB amp NS Events
- Faith amp Motorcycles
-
The Trucker
A trucker came into a truck stop cafeacute and placed his order He said lsquoI want three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boardsrsquo
The brand new blonde waitress not wanting to appear stupid went to the kitchen and said to the cook lsquoThis guy out there just ordered three flat tires a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards What does he think this place is an auto parts storersquo
lsquoNorsquo the cook said lsquoThree flat tires mean three pancakes a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up and running boards are 2 slices of crisp bacon
lsquoOh OKrsquo said the blonde She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer
The trucker asked lsquoWhat are the beans for Blondiersquo
lsquoShe replied lsquoI thought while you were waiting for the flat tires headlights and running boards you might as well gas up
Two Nuts
Two boy scouts went on a nature hike in the hills picking hickory nuts along the way They soon filled their small pails and started to fill their pants and shirt pockets When they could hold no more nuts they started down the country road until they came across a cemetery One of the boys decided that would be a good place to stop and divide up the nuts
The two boys sat in the shade of a large oak tree and unloaded their pockets and buckets dumping all of the nuts in a large pile In the process two of the nuts rolled down near the road The boys then proceeded to divide up the nuts ldquoOne for you One for me One for you One for merdquo
As they were dividing the nuts another boy walking by the cemetery happened to hear them He looked into the cemetery but could not see the boys because they were hidden by the tree He hesitated a moment and then ran back to his house
ldquoFather fatherrdquo he yelled as he entered his house ldquoThe cemetery Come quickrdquo ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo the father asked ldquoNo time to explainrdquo the boy frantically panted ldquoFollow merdquo The boy and the father ran up the country road and stopped when they reached the cemetery They stood at the side of the road and listened for a few moments Then the father asked his son ldquowhatrsquos wrongrdquo
The son said ldquodo you hear that (he whispered)rdquo They both listened intently and heard the Scouts ldquoOne for me One for you One for me One for yourdquo
The boy then blurted out to his father ldquoThe devil and the God are dividing the soulsrdquo The father grinned but was silent A few moments later as the Scouts completed dividing out the nuts one Scout said to the other rdquo As soon as we get those two nuts down by the road wersquoll have them allrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 39Thoughts to Ponder
Cape Pine
Written by Krista Austin St Johnrsquos NLPictures taken by Krista Austin
My roots are on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in the tiny rural community of St Shottrsquos As a child I frequently heard older people talking very casually about encounters with ghosts both in St Shottrsquos and especially in neighbouring Cape Pine I emphasize the word ldquocasuallyrdquo because these ghost stories were not meant to frighten but to teach that there is but a thin veil between this world and the next and encounters with the other side should not scare you as such occurrences are simply the result of ldquosome poor soul in need of a prayerrdquo
The last weekend of September brought perfect weather for a road trip so my partner Mark and I took the opportunity to visit my family in St Shottrsquos As Mark had never been to Cape Pine we considered it a good excuse to do some off-road riding my Suzuki Vstrom and his Kawasaki Versys Cape Pine consists of a now-automated lighthouse and two houses that are vacant for most of the year Itrsquos the most southerly point in Newfoundland at about the same latitude as the northern
border of Italy Part of the ldquoGraveyard of the Atlanticrdquo the number of shipwrecks in the area in the early 19th Century led to the construction of the lighthouse in 1851
To get to Cape Pine you turn off the Irish Loop highway at St Shottrsquos and then travel along a gravel road for about 9km The road is in pretty good shape but loose in places When you reach Cape Pine yoursquore rewarded with spectacular scenery of barrens cliffs and ocean
After wandering around and taking some pictures we set off for the main road Things were going quite well until I heard a large rock hit the bottom of my bike Somehow I
instinctively pulled in the clutch and came to a stop It was only then that I realized that my bike was no longer running I turn the key off turn it back on put the bike in neutral and hit the starter Shersquos alive I hit the gear shift andhellipshe shut off ldquoWhat the amp$rdquo Mark instantly knew what had happened and his hunch was proven when he inspected the wire coming from the side stand Somehow the rock had cut the wire going to my side stand switch The problem I now had was that the bike thinks that the stand is down and cuts the power when the bike is shifted into gear Luckily for me Mark is a jack-of-all-trades and usually turns into McGyver when
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 40NL News
Continued on next Page
something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 41NL News
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 42NL amp NB amp NS Events
ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 43Faith amp Motorcycles
- Conga amp BC Events
-
- Conga amp BC Events
- Conga amp BC Events
- Conga amp BC Events
- Conga amp BC Events
- Conga
- Conga amp BC Events
- BC Events
- WyzWmn amp AB Events
- Thunder Lizard Lips Off amp AB Events
- Thunder Lizard Lips Off amp AB Events
- AB Events
- AB Events
- Pair-A-Dice Trikes
- Sports amp AB Events
- Sports amp AB Events
- bad Uncle Monkey amp SK Events
- Women in the Wind amp SK Events
- Wordsearch amp RAGE
- Road Trip Rewards - Member Benefits
- Rider Friendly Business Association
-
- Support Our Troops
- Soldiers of Suicide - SOT
- Accident Victims Remembered
- Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events
- Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
- Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
- Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
- Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
- LWC News amp ON Events
- LWC News amp International News
- New Products
- ON Events
- Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events
- Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events
- Motorcycle Hall of Fame
- Motorcycle Hall of Fame
- Thoughts to Ponder
- NL News
- NL News
- NL amp NB amp NS Events
- Faith amp Motorcycles
-
Cape Pine
Written by Krista Austin St Johnrsquos NLPictures taken by Krista Austin
My roots are on the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in the tiny rural community of St Shottrsquos As a child I frequently heard older people talking very casually about encounters with ghosts both in St Shottrsquos and especially in neighbouring Cape Pine I emphasize the word ldquocasuallyrdquo because these ghost stories were not meant to frighten but to teach that there is but a thin veil between this world and the next and encounters with the other side should not scare you as such occurrences are simply the result of ldquosome poor soul in need of a prayerrdquo
The last weekend of September brought perfect weather for a road trip so my partner Mark and I took the opportunity to visit my family in St Shottrsquos As Mark had never been to Cape Pine we considered it a good excuse to do some off-road riding my Suzuki Vstrom and his Kawasaki Versys Cape Pine consists of a now-automated lighthouse and two houses that are vacant for most of the year Itrsquos the most southerly point in Newfoundland at about the same latitude as the northern
border of Italy Part of the ldquoGraveyard of the Atlanticrdquo the number of shipwrecks in the area in the early 19th Century led to the construction of the lighthouse in 1851
To get to Cape Pine you turn off the Irish Loop highway at St Shottrsquos and then travel along a gravel road for about 9km The road is in pretty good shape but loose in places When you reach Cape Pine yoursquore rewarded with spectacular scenery of barrens cliffs and ocean
After wandering around and taking some pictures we set off for the main road Things were going quite well until I heard a large rock hit the bottom of my bike Somehow I
instinctively pulled in the clutch and came to a stop It was only then that I realized that my bike was no longer running I turn the key off turn it back on put the bike in neutral and hit the starter Shersquos alive I hit the gear shift andhellipshe shut off ldquoWhat the amp$rdquo Mark instantly knew what had happened and his hunch was proven when he inspected the wire coming from the side stand Somehow the rock had cut the wire going to my side stand switch The problem I now had was that the bike thinks that the stand is down and cuts the power when the bike is shifted into gear Luckily for me Mark is a jack-of-all-trades and usually turns into McGyver when
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 40NL News
Continued on next Page
something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 41NL News
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 42NL amp NB amp NS Events
ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 43Faith amp Motorcycles
- Conga amp BC Events
-
- Conga amp BC Events
- Conga amp BC Events
- Conga amp BC Events
- Conga amp BC Events
- Conga
- Conga amp BC Events
- BC Events
- WyzWmn amp AB Events
- Thunder Lizard Lips Off amp AB Events
- Thunder Lizard Lips Off amp AB Events
- AB Events
- AB Events
- Pair-A-Dice Trikes
- Sports amp AB Events
- Sports amp AB Events
- bad Uncle Monkey amp SK Events
- Women in the Wind amp SK Events
- Wordsearch amp RAGE
- Road Trip Rewards - Member Benefits
- Rider Friendly Business Association
-
- Support Our Troops
- Soldiers of Suicide - SOT
- Accident Victims Remembered
- Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events
- Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
- Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
- Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
- Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
- LWC News amp ON Events
- LWC News amp International News
- New Products
- ON Events
- Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events
- Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events
- Motorcycle Hall of Fame
- Motorcycle Hall of Fame
- Thoughts to Ponder
- NL News
- NL News
- NL amp NB amp NS Events
- Faith amp Motorcycles
-
something breaks down A few minutes (and some swearing) later the wire was cut and twisted together by-passing the switchAt this point we had already spent longer at Cape Pine than I had planned and I almost put it into words ldquoItrsquos like someone doesnrsquot want us to leaverdquo
We continued on our way and were soon back on pavement at the intersection with St Shottrsquos road We stopped briefly made sure we were on the same page regarding where we were headed next and just before I started movinghellipI dumped my bike Justhelliplikehellipthat No reason I canrsquot explain it It was like an unseen force KICKED the side of my bike I jumped away and wasnrsquot hurt and my bike suffered a cracked signal light and broken brake lever No big deal really just an event I couldrsquove done without Mark jumped off his bike to help me and when we tried to leave again his battery was dead I pushed him down the road to bump-start and we were finally on our way
Most people wouldnrsquot connect this series of events to anything other than poor judge-ment and bad luck But I am convinced that we had a brush with spirits on Cape Pine Perhaps they wanted us to stay longer or maybe theyrsquore upset that we disturbed them
Consider yourself warned if you ride to an area known for paranormal activity best to bring a plug kit spare wire and electrical tapehellipand expect the unexpected
ldquoLaugh even when you feel too sick or too worn out or tired
Smile even when youre trying not to cry and the tears are blurring your vision
Sing even when people stare at you and tell you your voice is crappy
Trust even when your heart begs you not to
Twirl even when your mind makes no sense of what you see
Frolick even when you are made fun of
Kiss even when others are watching Sleep even when youre afraid of what
the dreams might bringRun even when it feels like you
cant run any moreAnd always remember even when the
memories pinch your heart Because the pain of all your
experience is what makes you the person you are now
And without your experience---you are an empty page a blank notebook
a missing lyric What makes you brave is your willingness to live through your terrible life and hold
your head up high the next day So dont live life in fear
Because you are stronger now after all the crap has happened than you ever
were back before it startedrdquo
Alysha Speer
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 41NL News
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 42NL amp NB amp NS Events
ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 43Faith amp Motorcycles
- Conga amp BC Events
-
- Conga amp BC Events
- Conga amp BC Events
- Conga amp BC Events
- Conga amp BC Events
- Conga
- Conga amp BC Events
- BC Events
- WyzWmn amp AB Events
- Thunder Lizard Lips Off amp AB Events
- Thunder Lizard Lips Off amp AB Events
- AB Events
- AB Events
- Pair-A-Dice Trikes
- Sports amp AB Events
- Sports amp AB Events
- bad Uncle Monkey amp SK Events
- Women in the Wind amp SK Events
- Wordsearch amp RAGE
- Road Trip Rewards - Member Benefits
- Rider Friendly Business Association
-
- Support Our Troops
- Soldiers of Suicide - SOT
- Accident Victims Remembered
- Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events
- Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
- Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
- Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
- Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
- LWC News amp ON Events
- LWC News amp International News
- New Products
- ON Events
- Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events
- Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events
- Motorcycle Hall of Fame
- Motorcycle Hall of Fame
- Thoughts to Ponder
- NL News
- NL News
- NL amp NB amp NS Events
- Faith amp Motorcycles
-
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 42NL amp NB amp NS Events
ldquoIt was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving
but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth livingrdquo
F Scott Fitzgerald
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 43Faith amp Motorcycles
- Conga amp BC Events
-
- Conga amp BC Events
- Conga amp BC Events
- Conga amp BC Events
- Conga amp BC Events
- Conga
- Conga amp BC Events
- BC Events
- WyzWmn amp AB Events
- Thunder Lizard Lips Off amp AB Events
- Thunder Lizard Lips Off amp AB Events
- AB Events
- AB Events
- Pair-A-Dice Trikes
- Sports amp AB Events
- Sports amp AB Events
- bad Uncle Monkey amp SK Events
- Women in the Wind amp SK Events
- Wordsearch amp RAGE
- Road Trip Rewards - Member Benefits
- Rider Friendly Business Association
-
- Support Our Troops
- Soldiers of Suicide - SOT
- Accident Victims Remembered
- Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events
- Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
- Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
- Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
- Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
- LWC News amp ON Events
- LWC News amp International News
- New Products
- ON Events
- Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events
- Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events
- Motorcycle Hall of Fame
- Motorcycle Hall of Fame
- Thoughts to Ponder
- NL News
- NL News
- NL amp NB amp NS Events
- Faith amp Motorcycles
-
2 Funerals and a WeddingThe life of a biker church pastor is never dull or predictable This past week I had the privilege to speak at two funerals ( Celebration of Life services ) and to co-officiate a wedding
When asked to speak at a ldquoCelebration of Life Servicerdquo a number of factors come into playFirst off I get to meet the family loved ones and friends of the deceased In most cases thereis an immediate bond that develops as people open up their personal lives to you as they share the raw emotion that is bursting out from deep within their souls
Secondly it is through these conversations during the planning stages of the service that I get a sense of who the deceased person was (unless of course I had known them myself) I find it ironic that I often have the feeling I am getting to know this great person but only after they have left this life Many times I had wished that Irsquod had the opportunity to have spent time with this person knowing that wersquod had a lot in common and would have clicked as friends
And then of course there are the lessons learned by me observing the process of planning a funeral gathering the
family together and then the service itself Somewhere in between all this the inevitable questions arise ldquoWhat is life really all about Is this the endrdquo Is this all there is
As a born again believer there is no doubt in my mind where the believer goes when this life ends because our ldquoOwners Manual for Liferdquo tells me so The bible is full of scripture verses that affirm when a believer leaves this earth they go immediately into heaven to be with the Lord Other verses speak of heaven and some of the things we can expect to see there And still other verses affirm that we will recognize each other our fathers mothers siblings friends who were born-again believers and had pre-deceased us
We also read that the road to heaven is narrow and few find it And I can say from personal experience a funeral becomes a true celebration service when the deceased person was known to be a born-again believermdashbecause without doubt there is celebration in heaven so why not here
And one last observation I can share with you during the grieving process which can vary from one person to another those folks who have a faith in God draw on the incredible loving comfort and peace that comes from above And knowing that one day in the future they will be reunited with their loved one is a reality that uplifts and helps carry them through the tough times
My week ended with a wedding which was
to me a reminder that ldquolife goes onrdquo and that time waits for no manwoman We read in our Ownerrsquos Manual for Life 1 Peter 124 As the Scriptures say ldquoPeople are like grass their beauty is like a flower in the field The grass withers and the flower fades
More than ever this past week I realized that I am simply a messenger relaying the truth about our creator our purpose in this life and our assurance of eternity in heaven God takes care of his business and I just try to stay out of his way Today consider reaching out to God who is only a short conversation prayer away Make the most of this life and the life that is eternity in the presence of God
Ride safe Ride TruePastor ChuckFreedom Biker Church Surrey
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles October 17 2013 Page 43Faith amp Motorcycles
- Conga amp BC Events
-
- Conga amp BC Events
- Conga amp BC Events
- Conga amp BC Events
- Conga amp BC Events
- Conga
- Conga amp BC Events
- BC Events
- WyzWmn amp AB Events
- Thunder Lizard Lips Off amp AB Events
- Thunder Lizard Lips Off amp AB Events
- AB Events
- AB Events
- Pair-A-Dice Trikes
- Sports amp AB Events
- Sports amp AB Events
- bad Uncle Monkey amp SK Events
- Women in the Wind amp SK Events
- Wordsearch amp RAGE
- Road Trip Rewards - Member Benefits
- Rider Friendly Business Association
-
- Support Our Troops
- Soldiers of Suicide - SOT
- Accident Victims Remembered
- Motorcycle Musings amp ON Events
- Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
- Robertrsquos Aimless Ramblings amp ON Events
- Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
- Ride Like a Pro amp ON Events
- LWC News amp ON Events
- LWC News amp International News
- New Products
- ON Events
- Wounded Warriors Canada amp ON Events
- Motorcycle Hall of Fame amp ON Events
- Motorcycle Hall of Fame
- Motorcycle Hall of Fame
- Thoughts to Ponder
- NL News
- NL News
- NL amp NB amp NS Events
- Faith amp Motorcycles
-