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2011 Summer EventsJuly 9 th - Woodstock Harley -Davidson “Ride for St. Jude’s”... Always a very worth cause!

July 10th - Woodstock Harley -Davidson “The Vally of the Kings Big Cat Sancturary Ride”

July 16th - Woodstock Harley -Davidson “3rd Annual Helping our Heroes Ride”

July 17th - Woodstock Harley -Davidson Dealer Ride - with General Manager Doug Jackson

July 23rd - Woodstock Harley -Davidson 3rd Annual “Have a Little (MORE!) Faythe & Emily Ride”

Aug 6th - Woodstock Harley -Davidson 1st Annual “ Harley Ride for OPTIONS & ADVOCACY”

Aug 20th - Woodstock Harley -Davidson ”Dog Day Afternoon Run”

Aug 21st - Woodstock Harley -Davidson Annual A.A.I.M. Ride

Sept 11th - Woodstock Harley -Davidson “Heroes Ride” for North IL. Veteran’s Network

“Riding season is finally here...It’s ASPHALT-KICKING time!

Make us The Destination BEFORE & AFTER your rides!”

See the Calendar Pages at the end of this guide for more details on these events

Midwest’s HarleySuperstore

815-337-35112050 S. Eastwood Rd.

(Rte. 47) Woodstock, IL

815-344-93002103 W. Rte. 120

McHenry, IL

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Visit our other location

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Illinois / Wisconsin EditionBiker Information Guide®

The First and Original Biker Information Guide “Since 1997”“The Little Biker Magazine & Website That Has It All”

www.BikerInformationGuide.com

Jennifer KnourekIllinois / Wisconsin

Owner / [email protected]

224-788-8100 or 847-878-8845

Kelly HemphillNational Publisher / AZ Editor

[email protected]

Jim MooreExec. VP - Operations

[email protected]

Dave ShaferNational Website Guy

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Cover Photo CreditDon Kates

Shooters Images Inc.

Organizations:09 Biker Friendly Churches15 Illinois Clubs & Organizations17 Wisconsin Clubs & Organizations

Featured Stories:06-07 Cover Feature & Story13 Where to Ride: Beloit 19 Living to Ride... Riding to Eat

21 Scratched & Dented. CPV

Tips and Information:11 Custom Shop Tip: Jim Jones23 Parts Tip: - You want to put what where?16 Attorney Tip: Tony “Pan” Sanfelipo14 ABATE of IL. -Judy “Chooch” Kaenel16 ABATE of WI. -Dave “Chubby” Charlebois

28, 29 & 31 Dales Diatribe

What’s Happening:33-41 Runs & Events : July41-29 Runs & Events : August49-54 Runs & Events : September54 Runs & Events : October

56 Summer Bike Nights

Advertisers:AAA Insurance ..................................44Allstate Insurance ............................40American Family Insurance ..........50ATV Training Institue .....................26Beloit ....................................................13Best Western Clock Tower.............52Bike Alert ............................................12Brutal Defiance .................................55Chief’s Pub Lake Forest ..................18Choppers Bar & Grill .......................47Comfort Inn Antioch ......................52Custom Painted Vehicles, Inc. .....20Custom Services Motorcycles .....10Door County Visitor Buerau ............30Hearing Dynamics ...........................27Hidden Point Bar ..............................20Hupy & Abraham ............................ BCFluffy Biker Chicks ...........................22Innlet Motel .......................................12Mikes Port Pub..................................12Jelly Belly Candy Company ..........25JD Bootleggers Bar & Grill ............18KC’s Cabin ............................................. 8Kutter Harley Davidson .................12Leathers 4 U .......................................48Magnuson Grand Hotel .................24Milwaukee Cycles ............................22Mineola Marine & Rest. ..................18Motorcycle Medicine .....................39Pheasant Ridge Resort ..................42Port O’Blarney ................................. IBCRev Jim’s Roadhouse ......................32Spokes Bar & Deli .............................05Tammy’s Town Tap ..........................18The Sandbar ......................................25Wild Willies .........................................18Woodstock Harley Davidson ..... IFCWoodstock Powersports ...............26Young Living .....................................42Zap’s Tap .............................................18

Illinois / Wisconsin EditionLocal Editor’s ColumnJennifer [email protected]

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Don’t worry... Our printed guide is here to stay!! After all, you may not have a smart phone… you may not even have a cell phone! Don’t be so surprised! But what is excit-ing is we now have included color bar codes in our pages which will give those of you with the tech-bug a chance to access the websites directly to your phones. Simply upload the Microsoft tag reader for bar codes to your smart phones or any phone with a camera and browser access. Scan the code, visit the web site and have fun!

Our “Living to Ride… Riding to Eat” feature is so much fun. We are actively looking for new dining locations, we are expanding distri-bution of the magazine to central Illinois and northern Wisconsin and searching out new places to dis-cover in Illinois and Wisconsin (or within a days ride). So please send me your suggestions for future fea-tured food places and your favorite places to ride. We’ve got great prizes for individuals who submit a suggestion that we use as a “fresh” featured destination or dinner spot. Send your suggestions to me directly at [email protected]

I hope you enjoy the 2011 Sum-mer Issue for Wisconsin and Illinois Biker Information Guide. Thank you to my dear friends for your strength and your continued support. Ride Hard, Safe and Smart…Jennifer

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There are not enough beautiful words to describe Kimmy, truly genuine, gorgeous, outgoing, enough personality for ten and ir-

replaceable. The unmistakable way she touched so many people’s lives and the everlasting im-

pression she leaves behind. A beloved and devoted mother of Joe, Kelly and Jim, a supportive sister to

Joan, Eddie, Jan and Debbie, the beloved daughter of the late Edward and Katherine, and the Matriarch of her

World Wide Motorcycle Family. Kimmy was unlike no other in her ability to make people smile and the unselfish impact she had in everything she set her mind to do.

An accomplished marketing, sales and advertising powerhouse she worked at major newspapers and companies across the country before starting her own motorcycle magazine “Biker Information Guide” that includes franchises in many states. Her in-troduction into the Biker World was by none other than her Brother In-law Frenchie, back when mostly rough necks and outlaws rode bikes. Never could he have imagined where this would lead. From her being one of the few women in the day that “Rode her own” to being recognized in the motorcycle community nationwide. Weather fit-ting you and your ride with custom leather or coordinating a successful charity event Kimmy was the “Ultimate Motorcycle Enthusiast”.

As one of the original sponsors of Arizona Bike Week in 1997 with Kimmy’s Custom Leathers and her continued involvement every year since. Kimmy was duly recognized in 2009 as the Arizona Bike Week Honoree for her unselfish, heartfelt and relentless giving to the motorcycle community.

Romans 10:9 & 10“If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from

the dead, you will be saved.”“For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with

your mouth that you are saved.”

“LORD, Help me to remember that nothing is going to happen to me today that you and I can’t handle”

We miss you already and will love you forever, God bless you and keep you. “BIG HUGS”At the request of the family in lieu of flowers, please…PAY ATTENTION! Drivers

Watch Out For Motorcycles, Riders Watch Out For Vehicles, Ride Safe and Please Give to your Favorite Charity.

In MemoryKimberly “Kimmy” ChapmanMarch 3, 1956 – March 26, 2011

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If you like motorcycles you will enjoy visiting Morries’ Place at 5410 Austin Court in Ringwood IL. It is like attending and indoor Vintage Bike Show right on the showroom floor. You will find Nolans, Triumphs, BSA’s and a 1988 – 80 Shovelhead greets you as you enter the building. For me personally seeing these bikes under one roof, brings to mind that the new bikes aren’t the only ones to be admired and desired. “You’ve got to ride ‘em all at least once if you’re really going to have a favourite” a friend once told me. I guess that is what inspired this editorial on this local treasure house at Morrie’s Place and what will keep me going back. I want to know more about the vintage bikes, and I am going to ride one and own one someday.

There is some cool history behind Morrie the original owner and a story done by Lori (Ed’s wife) and Buzz Walneck is posted on their web site at morriesplacecycle.com. Ed and his wife Lori bought the business in 1993 and three and a half years ago opened the new building at its new location where their primary goal is to “... keep old bikes on the road”.

Ed is patient and happy to answer my questions and show me around the shop. A friendly, down to earth guy and the shop offers a welcoming setting with bar stools up against the counter where I have often caught the visiting patron ponied up and having a chat with Ed. I asked Ed if he ever does any clinics for his customers... he smiled and laughed and said, “everyday on the phone”.

Motorcycles seem to be a family activity for the Zenders and the winter doesn’t slow them down. Who says the Midwest has a short motorcycle season... “Studs on Ice” in Camp Lake, WI is one of the many snow racing events in the area and that is where you may find Ed and his family in the winter.

2011 summer issue of Wisconsin and Illinois Biker Information Guide

Featured Bikes

1948 Indian Chief1951 Vicent Touring Rapide

1948 Indian Chief1951 Vicent Touring Rapide

Featured Bikes

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Keeping The Old Bikes on the Road...

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Starting

July 3rd!

Sat. - July 9th - Save-A-Vet

Sun. - July 24th - Bikers Against Abuse

Sun. - July 31st - Nurses scholarship fund Poker Run

Sat. - Aug. 20th - Tina’s Ride for Suicide Awareness

Sun. - Sept. 11th - Tri-County Riders Toy Run for Love

Sat. - Sept.17th - Fox Lake Chamber’s Rally by the Lake

Sun. - Sept. 18th - Bikers Against Bullies

Participating in the following Runs

Join the Motorcycle Parade leaving KC’s Cabin 9:30am to the Rally by the

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I was curious with all these bikes available to him which one was his favourite... would you believe he didn’t have an answer for me! In his personal collection Ed has a 600cc Panther, a ‘41 Panhead, a ’74 Ducati and a 1948 Indian Chief (shown on the cover with a customer’s 1951 Vincent Touring Rapide). But Ed insists he rides the one closest to the door on any given day and enjoys them all.

There is a saying... “We don’t know what we don’t know” and I want to ride them all or at least learn more about them.

So if you have a passion for vintage bikes or you’re just curious about them plan a visit to see Ed and his team at Morries’ Place! If you can’t make it to the shop, Morrie’s Place will be a vendor at the Vintage Swap Meet in Davenport, IA over Labor Day weekend. Stop by and say hello!

*a very special thank you to Don Kates from Shooters Images for helping me with the photos for the cover and this feature!


A&D Biker Ministries www.adbikerministries.com238 Chicago St. (Community Christian Church), Racine, WI

Bethel Presbyterian Church - 219-767-2494110 E. Hamilton Street, Union Mills, In.

Belvidere Fellowship Church - 815-544-6856153 South State Street, Belvidere, IL 61008

Bridgewood Church - 248-625-13446765 Rattalee Lake Road, Clarkston, MI.

Central Assembly of God - 920-465-0455831 Schoen Street, Green Bay, WI.

Crossroads Church - 847-362-71201350 IL.Route 137, Grayslake, IL.

East Gate Alliance Church - 715-387-36542203 East Becker Road, Marshfield, WI.

First Church of Christ, Scientist - 847-381-0939421 E. Main Street, Barrington, IL.

First Reformed Church - 920-324-2321422 W. Franklin Street, Waupun, WI.

First United Methodist Church of Forreston - 815-938-2380Route 26, Forreston, IL.

Leaf River United Methodist Church - 815-738-2321Route 72, Leaf River, IL.

Franklin Christian Church - 217-675-2718100 Main Street, Franklin IL.

Harvest Evangelical Free Church - 920-887-0799W7444 Highway 33, Beaver Dam, WI.

Hermantown Community Church - 218-729-87974880 Maple Grove Rd, Duluth, MN.

Live Ministries - 586-739-042951220 Danview Technology Court, Shelby Township, MI.

Maranatha Assembly of God - 217-423-2452555 W. Imboden Dr., Decatur, IL 62521-9069

Otisville Assembly of God Church - 810-631-45559444 Dodge Road, Otisville, MI.

St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church - 847-395-34742101 E. IL Route 173, Antioch, IL.

Silverwood United Methodist Church - 810-688-21982750 Clifford Road, Silverwood MI.

Victory Baptist Church - 815-539-90811610 Stroble Avenue, Mendota, IL.

Victory Tabernacle Church of God - 920-469-77292088 Allouez Ave, Green Bay, WI.

The Vineyard Church - 218-525-34625202 Colorado Street, Duluth, MN.1533 Arrowhead Road, Duluth, MN.

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Finding things to write about is trying at times to say the least, especially if you are as busy as most people working, playing, living, ya know doing the general bull called life. Then it came to me. While fighting with yet another aftermarket part manufactured in some far away land other than the USA. How would any regular person be able to deal with this crap? I mean, we work on bikes; it’s what our job is...it’s what we know. Then I think of some poor soul gazing at the shiny parts in some magazine or catalog dream-in’ of what that part looks like on their bike. Then they get it off the delivery truck and it doesn’t fit or the chrome is crap or falling off; parts are missing, etc. It usually ends up in a pile in the garage or basement, or at a shop like mine with the guy asking a thousand questions on how to deal with it till they have finally had enough and either bring it to me or just give up. They always ask “How do you make it work?” or “Where do you get your parts?” The fact is, there are good parts and crap parts. Remember, you get what ya pay for. The difference is shops like ours and other bike shops out there, usually have equipment, i.e., welders, mills, lathes, fabrication brakes, benders etc. If it doesn’t fit we can make it fit, or use some of it to make a better part. A deal is only a deal if you get what you want for what you pay for it. This, nine out of ten times is not what happens in the world of aftermarket parts.

So the next time you’re at a shop and the guy behind the counter says, “I can’t sell that part as cheap as the catalog, e-bay or a maga-zine!” try and remember this: Are you gonna be able to make it fit in your garage if there are parts missing? Or are you going to call the company and get the run around? Do you have the time to do that with work, the wife, the kids, the car, the yard, blah, blah, blah and so on? Probably not!... lol Ya see, there’s allot more to a shop’s job than just fixin’ your bike, there’s ordering the parts, making sure they fit, and if they don’t, making them fit and work properly, and handling all the problems so you don’t have to. These are all things that a good bike shop does but you never see. Most people just bring their bike in have the parts put on pick it up and leave, and hopefully say “Good Job!”

Now even after you read this little page of mine, you still feel like ven-turing out into the world of aftermarket parts, have fun, it’s kinda like re-inventing the wheel in a way. I have seen people buy a crap part make it fit do a nice job. Spend countless hours on the computer and the phone, and then come up with the same end product as me. All I can say is that’s great and more power to ya! But for myself, if I want some ice cream I won’t buy a cow, milk it, spend hours with all the other crap. I think I’d just run down to the store and buy some. They got people that make that shit... LMAO

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Beloit is a beautiful riverfront community located on the Wisconsin/Illinois Stateline, in central Wisconsin, along the I-90/I-43 corridor. It is a friendly and welcoming destination for motorcycles. Enjoy FREE live music along the riverfront almost every Friday night during the summer, along with festivals, museums, historical landmarks, Blackhawk Farms Raceway, beautiful parks, an award-winning Downtown, Snappers Baseball, one of the largest Farmers Markets in the Mid-west, biker friendly bars, res-taurants and hotels. Beloit will be filming a Biker segment with Discover Wisconsin this year, scheduled to be aired in 2012.

Beloit is also the starting point for your Wisconsin Highway 51 experience. High-way 51 is the ribbon tying the North to the South, stretching from the tip of Northern Wisconsin to the Southern Louisiana. Bisecting the country, this road offers travelers a true “slice” of America. Beloit has one of the most beautiful routes on Highway 51.

Visit www.visitbeloit.com to download your copy of “The Road Starts Here” Biker Guide for some of the attractions you can enjoy while visiting Beloit. While there, look for the “Welcome to Beloit” window cling on the window of biker friendly es-tablishments. You can also pick up a copy of the Biker Guide while you are there, at any of their Welcome Centers.

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ABATE of Illinois - www.abate-il.orgAmerican Gold Wing Asson.- Union IL. - www.agwachapterd.orgAmerican Knights M/C - Chicago IL. - http://akmc.netfirms.comAmerican Legion Riders 489 – Yorkville, IL - www.legionriders489.orgAmerican Vets. MC. Riders Assoc. - Tinley Park, IL - www.avmra.comAxemen Professional Fire Fighters M/C - www.axemenmc.orgBack Road Riders MC (BRRMC) - www.brrmc.comBlue Knights XII - M/C - Grayslake,IL. - www.blueknightsilxii.orgBlue Knights- IL XX - Sugar Grove, IL www.bkilxx.com Blue Steel M/C – Chicago, IL - http://bluesteelmcchicago.comBrushpoppers M.C. - Sterling, IL www.geocities.com/brushpoppersBrotherhood of Warriors Veterans M/C - New Lenox, IL - txwbmc.com/Buffalo Soldiers MC SW IL, Inc. - www.bsmcswil.comBuffalo Troopers M/C - - www.buffalotrooperschicago.comChaiway Riders - www.chaiwayriders.comChicago Cruisers M/C - www.chicagocruisers.comChicago Norton Owners Club - www.cnoc.orgChicago Region BMW Owners Assoc. - www.crbmw.comChristian Motorcycle Ministry - Illinois - www.cmausa.orgChristian Sport Bike Assoc. - www.christiansportbike.comChromeDivas - www.chromedivas.comChrome Kitten Cruisers of Chicago -www.chromekittens.2ya.comCity Heat M/C - http://cityheatmcil.org Ducati Riders of Illinois (D.R.I.L.L.) - www.drill-online.orgForest City Riders M/C - Rockford, IL. - www.forestcityriders.comGator Girls (WOMEN IN THE WIND) - www.gatorgirlswitw.comGold Wing Touring Association - Chicago,IL - www.gwtalic.orgIllinois Confederation of Clubs - http://www.ilcoc.comIllinois Moose Riders Association - http://mooserider.comIron Butt - Chicago, IL. - www.ironbutt.comIron Justice M/C – [email protected] or [email protected] Cruisers - Des Plaines, IL. - www.jerseypinecruisers.orgLake Shore H.O.G. Chapter #1154 - www.lakeshorehog.comLatin American MC Assoc., - Chicago, IL – www.latinbikers.com Law Enforcement Riders Club – Chicago, IL – www.lercmc.netMidwest Souls M/C - Illinois - Dennis Dunn 361-765-9963Motor Maids M/C – Rockford, IL – www.motormaids.org Northern American 40+Touring Riders of IL – www.na40plus-illinois.comOpen Road Riders of Chicagoland – www.orroc.comRenegade Pigs M/C - Southside Chicago – www.renegadepigschicago.comRolling Thunder – Illinois –www.rollingthunderil1.com Steel Justice Motorcycle Club - www.steeljusticemc.comTopcats of Illinois M/C. – Barrington, IL - www.topcats.org Wild Pigs M/C - Chicago Chapter- www.wildpigschicago.comWindy City Rats - BRITISH M/C ENTHUSIASTS – www.windycityrats.netWOMEN ON WHEELS –Crystal Lake, IL - www.redhawkriders.comWonder Lake Cruisers - www.meetup.com/The-Wonder-Lake-Cruiser-Bike-Meetup-Group

Illinois Clubs and OrganizationsKneez in the BreezeJudy “Chooch” KaenelPresident, DuKane Chapter

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There is a great advertisement out there with a teen-age girl driving her car while on her cell phone, smoking a cigarette and painting her nails stating Don’t Drive Distracted! The poster is amusing but terribly sad all the same. Bikers face the challenge of driving with dis-tracted drivers all the time. Our Brothers and Sisters are killed or seriously injured every day in this country. 20% of all injury crashes in 2009 involved reports of distracted driving and of those killed in these types of accidents, 995 involved reports of a cell phone as a distraction. The largest group of distracted drivers in this country are younger than 24! There are three main types of distraction; Visual – taking your eyes off the road, Manual-taking your hands off the wheel and Cognitive-taking your mind off what you are doing. Of all of these types of distractions Manual Distraction is the biggest culprit. Texting and talking on the cell phone results in more accidents and can impair your driving reaction time as if you are intoxi-cated. Wow! What are we to do to protect ourselves out there on the road? It is impossible enough to hope that other drivers see us; we have to MAKE other drivers see us! I have a friend that when approaching an intersection, if he does not see that driver’s face turned towards his direction, he beeps his horn, revs his engine, anything to let that driver know he is in the area. Of course, my buddy flipping the driver off for not looking seems to shock the driver into knowing he is there but, although amusing may not be the best tactic. ABATE throughout the United States is focused on the safety aspects of our mission especially with the issue of distracted drivers. Every year local chap-ters visit school’s driver education programs and senior centers and teach the students or seniors about motorcycles in their area. The most important lessons we teach them is how to see us and how to avoid us! By talking the hard facts about cell phone and texting usage, along with graphic images of the results of their distracted driving, goes a long way in getting the point across. These Safety and Education Coordinators work tirelessly with schools and senior citizen centers to reach out and educate the driver. We hand out flyers, pamphlets, key fobs and now neat little thumb rings that state “Texting Kills” all in the effort to get the message across that We Are Out There! Watch Out For Us!On the other hand we can talk until we are blue in the face about distracted driving. But the best defense is to get involved! Call your local DOT and get “Start Seeing Motorcycles” yard signs and posters, spend some cash and make your own signs, or get involved with your local ABATE chapter and help out the Safety and Education coordinators and get into the schools to teach. Everything you can do will get the message out! I do not want to bury another friend because someone just didn’t see him.

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2011 summer issue of Wisconsin and Illinois Biker Information Guide2011 summer issue of Wisconsin and Illinois Biker Information Guide

Brotherhood: n. the state of being a brother; a group or society of people united by a common interest; a fraternity. Every once and a while I like to see if Webster defines things the same as I do. Sometimes I think that one of us should just write a dictionary for bikers. In the biker dictionary this word alone could have a few pages dedicated to it. Now, I’m not saying that I disagree with the way Webster defined this word. I just think it means so much more. Take a little time out and think what it means to you. Brotherhood is what keeps us going. It is the essence of a bikers’ soul. In a volunteer organization like ABATE of Wisconsin, it’s the glue that binds us and the fuel that keeps us going. No matter what you ride, or what gender you are, brotherhood is always there for you. Bikers truly define brotherhood.

I spend a good amount of my free time attending meetings and events all over the state. When I’m not riding or spending time with my family or working, you’ll most often find me reading something motorcycle related keeping up to speed with current legislation and public views about motorcyclists. Sometimes this can get pretty over-whelming because it seems all too often there’s something to be upset about. There is always somebody with a half-baked theory on how they can keep us all safe, happy and alive. Unfortunately, all of these theories seem to take away my freedoms. Thanks, but no thanks. So, just when I’m ready to erupt, I remember that I’m not alone. There are almost seven thousand like minded individuals that have the same fears as me. And that’s just the ones that pony up the twenty five bucks a year to stay informed as bikers. Who knows how many bikers are out there unaware that there is an organiza-tion, a brotherhood, that is already fighting for there freedoms every day. I’m proud to be an ABATE of WI member. That is enough to keep my sanity. Just knowing that I’m not alone and that someone’s got my back. If you’re not familiar with ABATE of WI, next time you see someone wearing ABATE clothing go up and ask what we’re about, we won’t bite. When we’re not having fun we’ve got our heads buried in legislative and safety issues and help the politically motivated motorcyclist preserve the freedoms we enjoy. ABATE of WI is not a club, is not limited to HD riders, and is about a lot more than just helmet laws. This year we’ve sent our legislative team to Madison to lobby for motorcycle safety funds in the state budget and to promote our enhanced penalties for irresponsible inattentive drivers that kill and injure motorcyclists. We also are the main provider of motorcycle awareness information in Wisconsin.

As the summer comes into full swing and there is more to do than you can ever possibly make time for, try to take some time to visit an ABATE event. Take a few friends along and enjoy the ride. Whether it’s for a party or a meeting, take the time to introduce yourself to someone new. If you’d like to find out more about ABATE of WI or would like to join, please go to our website at www.abatewis.org or call 715-284-7415. Find out what brotherhood is all about. Hope you enjoy your summer. Try to remember those that fought so hard to build this nation and give us the freedoms that we too often take for granted. And, resolve to hold onto the freedoms we still enjoy. Until next issue…Ride Free

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Iron Horse Hotel where the Thursday Night Bike Nights are in full swing during these summer months. I’m highly recommending this as a destination for those of you who Live to Ride and Ride to Eat. Dave and Melissa Sobelman have put a great deal into the atmosphere of this unique building which was originally a Schiltz Brew house “back in the day”. It’s easy to get to and offers plenty of street parking. And their burgers.. Oh yeah! I had their signature “Sobelman Burger”

which has cheddar, swiss and american cheeses, bacon, fried onions and diced jalapenos... yummy! The staff was friendly and busy attenting the the many patrons attending a regularly scheduled Biker Sunday (which on this particular Sunday donated $1 of every burger to ABATE of Wisconsin, a motorcycle rights organization. Way to go Sobelmans!) Bathrooms are clean and there is seating inside or out. It was my first of many visits to Sobelman’s but there is much to see on the ride into the “Valley” and when I go back, and I will. I will definately be stopping in again.

Captain Mikes 262-658-2278 mikelikesbeer.com - 5118 6th Ave., Kenosha, WI. Close to the lake front and across from the Best Western Hotel. Our ride to Captain Mikes was a lunch ride (and we were hungry) so in addition to the monster stuffed burgers we indulged in a Garlic and Egg French Fries appetiser which was amazing. The experience was fun and unique. Ordering is somewhat self serve in that you each receive a menu which you complete by selecting your bun, the type of beef, the style or theme of burger, additional toppings, sides and more. Than you turn in your order at the bar which has a very large an unique selection of tap brews as well as a full bar. (officially... don’t drink and ride) There are so many options I can’t begin to explain everything we had delivered to the table that day. But trust me. It’s worth the trip. Tell them we said hi!

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On rims the trend is to change from cast wheels to spoked wheels, and larger diameters in the front. Some model bike offered both cast and spoked wheels in the same year, for those of you lucky enough to have picked one of these for your project conversion will be easy, you may still need to change over brake rotors even though they where in the same model year. To change over other rims you will need to measure the axle diameter, hub with, rim diameter and rim with, then start the long journey of comparing. You can also go to a cycle parts store and ask to look at the cycle reference sheets which list the wheel, chain and sprocket sizes for 99% of Japanese cycles, this will give you a list of bikes which will have the wheel size you are looking for then you will need to compare axle size and hub width.

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Dale’s Diatribe: I’ve shaken hands with the Devil...and I think I liked it!TEST RIDE : 2011 Ducati Diavel CarbonDale Lumovic, President, DRILL

How do you begin to explain something, when all you’re able to do is smile widely and stammer adjectives about something that

makes absolutely little sense. Ducati? Makes a cruiser? Do they even know how to do that? Don’t those guys only know how to make World Superbike winning championship Italian rice rockets and that’s all??? I know that many of you will read this and say to yourselves, this is blasphemy! Oh no my friends, I’m talking about me taking a step closer to loving something that I never believed could be possible, enjoying a sport cruiser more than any Superbike I’ve ever ridden before this time. Last week after speaking to our local editor/publisher, Jennifer Knourek, about what I should write about in this issue of WIBIG. She said, “What about that new Ducati Diavel? Why don’t you do a road test and write about it?” Instantly a light bulb glowed brightly above my coconut. Yeah, I thought to myself. Why didn’t I think of that? Yet another reason we have brilliant ladies in our lives, to remind us to do something we haven’t considered before. So I ask you to consider this: Ducati is making a bike to make the Fat Boy, the V-Rod and even the V-Max riders look over their shoulders at what these creative Italian decided to produce. I told you it might sound like blasphemy, but keep reading, trust me it gets better.Many of you attended the Chicago International Motorcycle Show and perhaps drifted into the Ducati display to see what these Italians are able to produce, just for curiosity sake and perhaps saw this beast resting in the corner. I did too, but for the fact that I’m a motorcycle fanatic, although Ducati’s have only really intoxicated me for the past ten years or so. This year Ducati chose to go in a complete-ly new direction with something that they have never done before, create a sport cruiser that set a benchmark that has not been done before. Pro-duce a motorcycle that has the riding dynamics of a Sportbike, the looks of a American muscle bike and the power that only a huge V-twin can produce.

After about 150 miles of saddle time I think that they not only hit the mark, they destroyed the bench-mark they wanted to eclipse.Diavel is Italian for Devil, the name that a Ducati engineer upon see-ing the prototype for the first time spoke under his breath when it was presented internally to the design and engineering group at Ducati’s factory in Bologna Italy. While standing with gaping mouths if front of something that looked nothing like that the company is used to manu-facturing, he said, “it looks like something Demonic, like the Devil. Ducati’s designers came up with the concept as a styling exercise and when Ducati’s CEO, Gabriele Del Torchio witnessed it he told the entire team, “It’s beautiful, make it!”What they produced was a 1198cc demon of an engine generating a choice of 100, 142 or up to 162 horsepower controlled by switch that selects electronic engine mapping selectable by a trigger on the handle-bar cluster. Hugged by a trademark Ducati trellis steel tube frame sur-rounding the engine, bridging massive 50mm forks, and a huge single sided aluminum swing arm cupping a 240mm rear tire. 240mm is a massive tire for a bike that handles with the precision and prowess this motorcycle does and doesn’t trip over it’s 456 lbs as it might have you believe. Comparing it to many sport cruisers it’s a feather weight.This is not something you see frequently on a production bike that has the ability to turn corners with great confidence and swap lanes on the highway the way this machine does. With an upright riding position

that is gentler to the spine than sport bikes are, and the ability to lug gently around town or head up to the sce-nic back roads in Wisconsin that have more curves than straights surprised me like I never thought I would be. I rode about 350 miles over a week’s time and never stopped grinning until my time in the saddle was over. The saddle is deeply dished and a offers a sweet spot that is a comfortable spot to watch the world go by with riser bars that are comfortable for the arms and shoulders. The wide gas tank holds 5.3 gallons that took about 125 miles of spirited (ahem…) riding before the reserve light came on warning me

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that it was time to fill it up once again. Riding it the way it was meant to be ridden it’s hard to imagine getting more than 175 miles from the tank until it’s time to fill up again.The version I rode is called the Diavel Carbon, with a carbon fiber tank cover airbox intake trumpets, side covers, front fender and rear seat cover. It looks like something that’s hard to imagine not coming from Milwaukee, and the rumble from it 90 deg. V-twin is something that stirs the soul, particularly when you twist your wrist harder and your behind slides hard backwards in the saddle. Thank god for that deep saddle. When it comes time to stop the Brembo Monobloc front brakes have an anti-lock circuit to control losing control of the front end in the rain or on surfaces with less than optimal grip. It has the heart of a superbike with an engine devel-

oped specially for this motorcycle. It’s a de-tuned ver-sion of the 1198 Superbike engine with a 11 deg overlap in the valve timing versus the 17deg. of the superbike engine. Making it more of a mellow power curve rather that the brutal thrust of the Superbike. Ducati calls it mellow; I call it ride-able. It was as much fun cruising gently, as ripping around on it like a dirt tracker at the Springfield mile. It did it all too well. My friends found it odd to see me on it and thoroughly enjoying the Diavel so much, being used to seeing me on nothing other than the polar oppo-sites, a Superbike or a dirt bike. They teased that I must be showing my age, late 40’s, but I say oh no. I have no concern what you’re age, you’ll find something to adore and intoxicate you about this motorcycle. I love all bikes, but this one has truly stirred my soul. You may not think this is possible, but I want to encourage you to visit a

Ducati dealer and take one for a demo ride, because you too will be floored as I am still picking myself off that very same floor. Want to shake hands with the Devil? Go visit a dealer and ask for Mr. Diavel, and prepare for an exorcism. I’d like to a offer special thanks to Pewaukee Wisconsin’s own, Ducati

Milwaukee and it’s owner Joe Meinerz and his staff for contributing their Diavel for me to complete this road test and review. Ducati Milwaukee is located about 25 minutes west of downtown Milwaukee just south of I-94 at the Grandview Rd.exit. They’re located at 2204 Silvernail Rd. Pewaukee WI 54072, 262 408-5660. Visit Joe and his staff for some of the best service in the Midwest regardless what you ride, and in-depth knowledge about the Diavel and many other Ducati’s.

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July 5-10 - Summer Fest, WI. - Summerfest 2011 - The World’s Largest Music festival and Milwaukee’s cornerstone sum-mer celebration. Marcus Amphitheater plus 10 additional stages, diverse selection of food and beverages, marketplaces and inter-active exhibits against a Lake Michigan and downtown backdrop.

July 6 - Rockford, IL. - Two Wheel Wednesdays at Tilted Kilt. Get on your bad motor scooter and join us for Two Wheel Wednesdays at the Tilted Kilt. See our Bike Nights page in the back of this book or visit website for more information!... www.rockford.tiltedkilt.com

July 7 - Madison, WI. - Bike Night at Rev. Jim’s Roadhouse. Great Music, Great Food and Drink Specials and Great Bikes! See our Bike Nights page in the back of this issue or visit website for more informa-tion...www.revjimsroadhouse.com

July 7 - Milwaukee, WI. - Bike Night at the Iron Horse Hotel - about 40 miles from IL & WI border. See our Bike Nights page in the back of this issue.

July 7-10 - Pleasant Prairie, WI. - Jelly Belly Visitor Center 10th Anniversary Celebration! Join us bring your family and your friends. 4pm - first 200 guest will receive anniversary gift bags! Carnival, Games and Belly Flop Sale!! If you have a sweet tooth this destination is worth the ride. extended hours 9am-9pm

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July 8-9 - Berlin, WI. - Fox River Days - community event Ber-lin, WI. Http://www.facebook.com/FRD2011 for flyer of event

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July 9 - Fox Lake, IL. - 4th Annual Save-A-Vet Poker Bikes/Boats/Hot Rods Run. Four land starting points and one water. See facing page or visit web site at www.Save-A-Vet.org for more details

July 9 - Rockford, IL. - 2011 Pork in the Park Bike show, Bike games and Pig Roast. Hosted by the Steel Pigs MC.

July 9 - Philo, IL. - Saltapalooza - Ride like you give a care - Benefit Run - 90 miles Breakfast, Lunch and Live entertainment…

July 10 - Big Bend, WI. - Old School Motorcycle Show. Mark your calendar for an event you won’t want to miss! Old School Bike Show, Veteran Assistance & Blood Drive, Bikes, Food, Re-freshments, Pancake Breakfast, Bikini Bike Wash, Vendors and more!!! Beer, Band, Brats and Burgers noon - 3pm. Road Guard-ians is teaming up with Martin’s Auto Body for a Car/Bike Show. Free Admission and Free Bike Show Submissions. Trophies Awarded. http:www.accidentscene.org

July 10 - Woodstock, IL. - Valley of the Kings Motorcycle Ride. Hundred of motorcycle enthusiast flock to Woodstock H-D for Valley of the Kings Sanctuary Big Cat Bike Run. Kick off starts on Sunday July 10, at 9:30am w/registration, breakfast and live music! Ride starts at approx. 11:30am- arrival to the Sanctu-ary approx 12:30pm. for more info contact Teri Molitor the ride coordinator [email protected] or 847-400-6853

July 10 - Peotone, IL - 27th Peotone Motorcycle Show & Parts Expo (Indoor & Outdoor Event at Will County Fairgrounds

July 13 - McHenry, IL. - Bike Night at McHenry H-D, 2103 W. Rte. 120, McHenry, IL. Come hang with us at the shop the second Wednesday of June, July and August. Great Food and Refreshments, Live Music and a Bon Fire 5pm to 9pm ALL BIKES WELCOME

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www.bikerinformationguide.com July 16 - Saint Charles, IL. - 2nd Annual Orchard Auto for Mu-tual Ground Poker run / Benefit concert.

July 16 - Fairbury, IL. - Angels in Heaven Memorial Ride 2011. see ad below or visit events link on our web site

July 16 - Woodstock, IL. - Helping Our Heroes Bike 100 mile Run. Co-sponsored and Hosed by Woodstock Harley-Davidson dealership. Helping Our Heroes Charitable Foundation strives, by raising money to improve the general morale and welfare of Illinois Military personnel, Veterans, Fire-fighters/Law Enforcement personnel that are in financial distress. Reg at 9am, first bike out at 10:30 am from Woodstock H-D. $25 rider / $15 passenger

July 17 - Woodstock, IL. - Dealership Ride w/General Man-ager Doug Jackson. Destination TBD call 815-337-3511 for more info

July 17 - Elgin, IL. - Chicagoland Ride for Kids. Proceeds will benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation for medical research and family support programs.


July 14 - Madison, WI. - Bike Night at Rev. Jim’s Roadhouse. Great Music, Great Food and Drink Specials and Great Bikes! See our Bike Nights page in the back of this issue or visit website for more infor-mation...www.revjimsroadhouse.com

July 14 - Milwaukee, WI. - Bike Night at the Iron Horse Hotel - about 40 miles from IL/WI border. See Bike Nights page in back of issue.

July 14-17 - Southwestern, WI. -11th Anuual WIM Ride, Heart of Wisconsin and Tommy Thompson’s 17th Annual Reunion Ride hosted by Women In Motion Road Guardians. Cost for the entire ride, $85 per person tax deducta-ble donation to ASMI. Daily Cost, $50 per person tax deductable donation to ASMI. The ride includes lunch, dinner and evening festivities each day. $10 off for Road Guardian Members. visit www.roadguardians.org for more details about ride, the RG program and benefits. T-shirts are NOT included with donation but are available to purchase Tell your friends and register early because the ride is limite to 300 people!

July 14 - Oconomowoc, WI. - Wisconsin H-D Dealership Ride. Dealership ride to “Bike Night” at the Harley Davidson Museum. Ride departs dealership at 4:45pm

July 15-17 - Blue River, WI. - BBC (British Biker Cooperative) 31st Annual Motorcycle Show & Rally…. Weekend of activities not limited to Road Kill Café, group rides and bike games camping…. Visit web site for much more information!!!!

July 16 - Edgerton, WI. - 2011 Tobacco Days Motorcycle Show. 30 classes!! FREE admission for spectators!!!

July 16 - Hortonville, WI. - AFMC 10th Annual Bash from Hell Fundraiser (visit our Wisconsin web site for more information)

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July 24 - Grayslake, IL. - 3rd Annual Bikers Against Abuse Mo-torcycle Run. www.BikersAgainstAbuse.org...to benefit CYN Coun-seling Center call Cindy @ 847-548-6000 ext 11 ($25 per rider) Run Stops- Jesse Oaks, Brat Stop, KC’s Cabin, Railhouse Co., Emil’s.

July 24 - Villa Park, IL. - Reason to Ride - Promising Rachel. Ride starts at Wildfire H-D. $20 ride fee benefiting sexually abused children.

July 25 - Chicago, IL. - Monday Nite Bike Night presented by Half Fast Chicago and Sailor Jerry Spiced Navy Rum at “The Orbit Room” Food and Drink Specials - Heated Smoking Tent Now Open!.. The Orbit Room is located at 2959 N. California in Avon-dale at Wellington, North of Diversey and South of Belmont in Chciago Monday Hours 4pm - 2am




July 19-22 - Middleton, WI. - 2011 Star Day. This is the STAR Touring and Riding International Event featuring the Yamaha Star Line of motorcycles. Vendors, seminars, games, rides.www.starday.org

July 20 - Rockford, IL - Two Wheel Wednesdays at Tilted Kilt. Get on your bad motor scooter and join us for Two Wheel Wednesdays at the Tilted Kilt. See our Bike Nights page in the back of this book or visit website for more information!... www.rockford.tiltedkilt.com



July 22 - Pecatonica, IL. - Breast Fest Bike Rally. Sponsored by the Iron Skulls Motorcycle Association at the Winnebago County Fair-grounds.. Awesome rally for big kids! help women with Brest cancer! www.bagladysue.com

July 23 - Woodstock, IL. - Woodstock H-D dealership. Have a Little (MORE!) Faythe & Emily Ride. 60 mile ride from and back to dealership for Silent Auction benefit. 12pm til 2pm Lunch & more.

July 23-24 - Wausau, WI. - Ride for Dime - Ride, Bike Show, Stunt bike Show and 8 live bands... Camping available

July 23 - Winneconne, WI. - Wisconsin Road Run 2-3-4 Wheel Poker Run. Breast Cancer benefit run…

July 23 - Oconomowoc, WI. - 8th Annual Wisconsin Firefight-ers Memorial Ride - Wisconsin H-D Proceeds support Wisconsin State Firefighters Memorial, Inc.

July 23 - Willow Springs, IL. - Rights of Summer Bash hosted by South Suburban ABATE of Illinois at CC’s Grove Inn, 3258 Kean Ave., Willow Springs. $15 at the gate. Vendors, Food, Live Enter-tainment. For more info call Maria Miller at 708-687-9481

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July 28-31 - Birnamwood, WI. - 27th Annual Summer Twister at Wildlife Campground in Birnamwood.

July 30 - Multiple Locations, IL. - 4th Annual Motorcycle and Fun Car Run. Staring Locations: Downers Grove, Dwight, Bloom-ington, Carlinville, Pontoon Beach (Metro East and Champaign IL. Escorted Ride to Troopers Lodge 415880 South 6th St., Spring-field, IL $50 per Motorcycle/Vehicle include passenger on Memo-rial Park pin, on t-shirt, beverages upon arrival, evening party, dinner, DJ/Dancing and raffles. For additional info call Clare Pfo-tenhauer 312-636-3025 or Rich Kozik 708-205-0065 All Proceeds will benefit the Illinois State Police Memorial Park.

July 30 - Alton, IL - Metro East Bikers for Babies. This incredi-ble ride will help the efforts to save babies, so please come out to not only enjoy a great ride, but to help newborn babies. $25 per rider/passenger. At Ted’s Motorcycle World, 4103 Humbert Rd, Alton IL for more info [email protected] or www.marchofdimes.com

July 31 - Yorkville, IL. - 5th annual - Illinois RfR support - Yorkville American Legion Riders poker run. Leaving Yorkville Legion post at 11am, returning back at 6pm. vor more informa-tion visit www.americanlegionriders489.org

July 31 - Freeport, IL. - Let it Roll Poker Run to Benefit RAMP a non-profit non-residential Center for Independent Living. Par-ticipation is free donations sheet available online every participant who raises $50 will receive a T-shirt! More information on line. First vehicles out 10-11 am last vehicle in 5pm

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August 4 - Madison, WI. - Bike Night at Rev. Jim’s Roadhouse. See our Bike Nights page in the back of this issue.

August 4 - Milwaukee, WI. - Bike Night at the Iron Horse Ho-tel - See our Bike Nights page in the back of this issue.

August 4 - Oconomowoc, WI. - Wisconsin H-D Dealership Ride. Dealership ride to “Bike Night” at Harley Davidson Museum. Ride departs dealership at 4:45pm

August 5th - Woodstock, IL. - 1st Annual “ Harley Ride for Options & Advocacy. Woodstock H-D dealership 2050 S. East-wood Rd, Woodstock, IL for more info 815-337-3511

August 8-14 - Sturgis, SD - Black Hills Motorcycle Rally & Rac-es. Events include bike shows, vendors, runs, racing, hill climbs and much more.

August 10-11 - Sturgis, SD - AHDRA - Sturgis Bike Week National. Sponsored by Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts. $25 admission. Www.ahdra.com

August 10 - McHenry, IL - Bike Night at McHenry H-D, 2103 W. Rte. 120, McHenry, IL. Come hang with us at the shop the second Wednesday of June, July and August. Great Food and Refreshments, Live Music and a Bon Fire 5pm to 9pm ALL BIKES WELCOME


August 11 - Madison, WI. - Bike Night at Rev. Jim’s Road-house. Great Music, Great Food and Drink Specials and Great Bikes! See our Bike Nights page in the back of this issue



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August 11 - Milwaukee, WI. - Scooter Night at the Iron Horse Hotel - about 40 miles from IL & WI border. See our Bike Nights page in the back of this issue.

August 12-14 -Benton, WI. - 6th Annual New Diggings Music Fest - Live Music, vendor’s and more. www.newdiggs.com

August 13 - Lake Geneva, WI. - Walworth County Annual Poker Run & Car Show. 5-Stop poker run. Proceeds to benefit National Multiple Sclerosis Society WI-Chapter and the Myelin Repair Foundation…..

August 13 - Yorkville, IL. - Illinois Fisher House Dice Run $20 per rider and $10 per passenger… prized, raffles, band, 50.50, buffet dinner and more….

August 13 - Chicagoland, IL. - Mark your calendars for the annual Rescue Rider “Gauze for the Cause” fundraiser. Our most excellent event with details developing as we are going to print visit facebook page for more details.

August 14 - Woodstock, IL. - Walneck’s Motorcycle Swap meet and bike show at McHenry County Fairgrounds Admission $7….

August 14 - Kane County, IL. - 2nd Annual Woman’s Run. Join us for our Landmark event! Don’t Ride your own? Be a Pas-senger! Celebrate you Sisters in the Wind with DuKane Chapter of ABATE of Illinois. Start Point Alley 64 at 212 West Main St, St Charles IL. Line up at 10am, Boots up at 11am... end point HD Rockers, Maple Park, $10 per bike/$5 passenger. This is an es-corted ride celebrating the Woman Rider! Woman Owned Vendors and Woman Focused Seminars at end point First 50 girls that sign up get a FREE t-shirt!!!

August 17 - Rockford, IL. - Two Wheel Wednesdays at Tilted Kilt. Get on your bad motor scooter and join us for Two Wheel Wednesdays at the Tilted Kilt. See our Bike Nights info on last page



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August 18 - Madison, WI. - Bike Night at Rev. Jim’s Road-house. Great Music, Great Food and Drink Specials and Great Bikes! See our Bike Nights page in the back of this issue or visit website for more information...www.revjimsroadhouse.com

August 18 - Milwaukee, WI. - Indian Motorcycle Bike Night at the Iron Horse Hotel See our Bike Nights page in the back of this issue.

August 18-20 - Matteson, IL. - America’s Nine-Eleven Ride Sponsored by America’s 9/11 Foundation. Multiple staring locations. Travel to all three 9-11 crash sites in Pennsylvania, Washington, DC and NYC. This ride is to honor the victims and benefits the College Scholarship program for children of Active First Responders. Ride starts: Sports Authority parking lot, US 30 & Cicero, Matteson, IL Rid-

ers depart at 9am For more info 815-955-8164 or go to www.911foundation.org

August 20 - Antioch, IL. - 5th Annual Chopperfest at Choppers Bar & Grill in Antioch - Starting at 1pm. Three bands with music All Day and Night - Live broadcast with 95 Will Rock. Drawing for Custom Springer Bobber built by Custom Services will be raffled off, - with net proceeds benefiting Lake County Center for Independent Living. Custom motorcycles and Chopper’s race cars will be on display. Drink specials all day. Silent auction and raffles. Cookout on Choppers large creek side deck. No cover charge. For info call 847-838-1230 or www.choppersontheedge.com

August 20 - Woodstock, IL. - Dog Day Afternoon Run. Woodstock H-D (see inside front cover) Help Homeless Hounds on a 50+ mile route from/back to dealership for lunch, live music, raffles, & prizes.

August 21 - Woodstock, IL. - 9th annual Bikers take AAIM Against Drunk Driving. Sponsored by Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorist, Woodstock H-D and McHenry County Road Pirates. The event starts at Woodstock H-D on Il-57 in Woodstock. Reg from 9am till 10:30am, pre-register $25/$15 on the day of event $30/$20. The police escorted ride will go 80 miles without stops. The ride ends with lunch, music, raffles and door prizes. The event benefits the AAIM Victim’s Assist-ance Fund and the Anthony McElmeel Memorial Scholarship Fund. For more information call 888-240-0027 or www.aaim1.org/events_bikers.asp

August 24 - Rockford, IL. - Two Wheel Wednesdays at Tilted Kilt. Get on your bad motor scooter and join us for Two Wheel Wednesdays at the Tilted Kilt. See our Bike Nights page in the back

August 25 - Madison, WI. - Bike Night at Rev. Jim’s Road-house. Great Music, Great Food and Drink Specials and Great Bikes! See our Bike Nights page in the back of this issue

August 25 - Milwaukee, WI. - BUILD Bike Auction at the Iron Horse Hotel - See our Bike Nights page in the back of this issue

August 27-28 - Oshkosh, WI. - Twisted Sista Bike Rodeo at Circle R Campground 1185 Old Kamp Rd, Oshkosh, WI sponsored by Twist-ed Karma and circle R Campground for only $6 per night water and electric with showers available. Event to be held at the campground. Sign up if ya got the nuts, al your favorites including but not limited to Barrel Roll, Balloon Toss and Everyone’s favorite weenie bit with a twist, add choc, hot sauce and much more. Vendors on site, brats & burgers available thru Circle R and music. $20 per bike/person, cars welcome. 5 hand poker run with 100% payout 11am leave twisted Karma at 1226 Oshkosh Ave., Oshkosh WI 4 stops along the way saddle up!!! For more info call 920-450-9584

August 27 - Channahon, IL. - 2nd Annual Kyle J Wright Memo-rial ride. $20/$10 Proceeds will benefit Families of the Fallen... ratriders.com

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August 27 - Oconomowoc, WI. - Wisconsin H-D Dealership Bike Buyer/Riders Edge Appreciation Day with ESPN Radio BBQ. Come out to enjoy live music, beverages, games and BBQ

August 27 - Willow Springs, IL. - American Knights Benefit for Returning Military. At CC Grove in Willow Springs, IL for more info 708-839-1959

August 27 - West Chicago, IL. - Valley of the Tiger Run. $25 per bike plus lunch benefits www.votk.org

August 28 - Antioch, IL. - 5th Annual “ Magic Carpet Ride” for the benefit of Children of Fallen Riders a 501(c)3 org. The ride and party with be at Port of Blarney, Grass Lake Rd, Antioch, IL. This is a great party! Ride, Live music, helicopter rides, ven-dors and much, much more! www.childrenoffallenriders.com

August 28 - New Lenox, IL. - 3rd Annual Wounded Warrior Project Motorcycle Run. The police escorted ride leaves the Mu-nicipal Center at Veteran’s Pkwy & Rte. 20, New Lenox and ben-efit the Wounded Warrior Project Fund. $15 per person. 3 Live bands Line up 10am with pancake breakfast bike out at noon. www.ww.pilrun.com


September 1 - Madison, WI. - Bike Night at Rev. Jim’s Road-house. Great Music, Great Food and Drink Specials and Great Bikes! See our Bike Nights page in the back of this issue

September 1 - Milwaukee, WI. - Ladies Bike Night with the Diamond Possee at the Iron Horse Hotel - about 40 miles from IL & WI border. See our Bike Nights page in the back of this issue.

September 1-5 - Milwaukee, WI. - 10th annual Milwaukee Rally - at Milwaukee H-D and Silk Gentlemen Club Parking Lot….

September 1-4 - Oconomowoc, WI. - Wisconsin H-D Dealer-ship. Labor Day Bash Weekend. Come out to enjoy some live music, food, beverages.

September 2-5 - Sebewaing, MI. - Michigan CMA State Rally. Michigan State Rally Bay Shore Campground Sebewaing, MI Lo-cated just north of Sebewaing on the north-east side of Saginaw Bay., Bike & Non-Bike Games, Worship, Zip Line, Putt Putt Golf, Rock Climbing Wall, Music, Children’s Services, Youth Services, Women’s “Bling” Session (Sunday Afternoon). Camping or area hotels available, ALL ARE WELCOME visit http://cmancr3.org/MI/state-rally-form.aspx for more information.

September 3 - Oconto Falls, WI. - Buck Kittredge 8th Annual Memorial Ride. 1 Stop at Racer’s & Lana Rae’s Approx. 100 miles - Food to be served at stop Donations, in your name to ABATE Safe Rider, Inc.


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September 3 - Oconomowoc, WI. - National of Patriots Tour Ride Return. Come out to Wisconsin H-D for the return of the Nation of Patriot Flag that has traveled through 48 States over 100 days in Honor of American’s Armed Forces - Past, Present & Fallen. Ride with us to the State’s Capital in Madison to get the flag upon its return, ride back to the dealership to celebrate with a flag return ceremony, followed by live music, food & beverages. call dealership for more info. and times.

September 5 - Chicago, IL. - Motorcycle Mondays at Five Star Bar in Chicago - September celebrates Mods vs Rocker (Vintage British & Vintage Scooter

September 7 - Rockford, IL. - Two Wheel Wednesdays at Tilt-ed Kilt. Get on your bad motor scooter and join us for Two Wheel Wednesdays at the Tilted Kilt. See our Bike Nights page in the back of this book or visit website for more information!... www.rockford.tiltedkilt.com

September 8 - Madison, WI. - Bike Night at Rev. Jim’s Road-house. Great Music, Great Food and Drink Specials and Great Bikes! See our Bike Nights page in the back of this issue or visit website for more information...www.revjimsroadhouse.com

September 9 - McClean, IL. - Chiggerfest 2011 - Heart of Il-linois ABATE annual fundraiser…

September 9-11 - Beloit/Janesville, IL. - AirFEST 2011 Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport on Highway 51 between Beloit and Janesville...


www.bikerinformationguide.com September 10 - Hayward, WI. - Craig Allen Memorial Motorcy-cle Ride. Benefits the Northwood’s Human Society

September 11 - Woodstock, IL. - Heroes Ride for North Il. Veteran’s Network. Hosted at Woodstock H-D dealership (see inside front cover) call dealership for more information.

September 11 - Antioch, IL. - Toy Run for under privileged children and families. For more info visit www.kcscabin.com or www.tricountyrider.org

September 11 - Springfield, IL. - Ride to Remember 9-11. From Hall’s Harley Davidson 2301 North Dirksen Parkway, Spring-field, IL the 10th Annual Ride to Remember 9-11 will go through the State Capital Grounds to the site of 9-11 memorial. Free admission. 312-613-9182 or www.hallsh-d.com

September 14 - Rockford, IL. - Two Wheel Wednesdays at Tilted Kilt. Get on your bad motor scooter and join us for Two Wheel Wednesdays at the Tilted Kilt. See our Bike Nights page in the back of this book or visit website for more information!... www.rockford.tilted-kilt.com

September 15 - Madison, WI. - Bike Night at Rev. Jim’s Road-house. Great Music, Great Food and Drink Specials and Great Bikes! See our Bike Nights page in the back of this issue or visit website for more information...www.revjimsroadhouse.com

September 15-18 - Tomahawk, WI. - Tomahawk Fall Rally & Ride for Vets at Tomahawk Speedway. Join Us for camping, bonfires, music, full bar on site and much more. Ride on Saturday to raise funds for our Veterans. For info www.toma-hawkfallrideforvets.com or call Preacher at 715-344-6164

September 17 - Spring Grove/Fox Lake, IL. - Rally By the Lake by the Fox Lake Chamber of commerce. Bike route to the Rally site will leave KC’s Cabin at Wilmot Rd & Route 173 in Spring Grove. for more info contact [email protected]

September 18 - Spring Grove, IL. - Bikers Against Bullies Run at KC’s Cabin in Spring Grove, IL

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September 18 - Northbrook, IL. - Hogs for Dogs and Kitties. Charity Run for Heartland Animal Shelter...$25/$30 per rider $15 per passenger and children under 12 $12.

September 21 - Rockford, IL. - Two Wheel Wednesdays at Tilted Kilt. Get on your bad motor scooter and join us for Two Wheel Wednesdays at the Tilted Kilt. See our Bike Nights page in the back of this book or visit website for more info... www.rockford.tiltedkilt.com

September 22 - Madison, WI. - Bike Night at Rev. Jim’s Road-house. See our Bike Nights page in the back of this issue

September 24 - Valparaiso, IN. - 23rd annual Fall Valpo-Fest Motorcycle and Car Show & Parts Expo… Porter County Expo Center in Valparaiso Indiana.

September 25 - Belvidere, IL. - 39th Annual Antique Clas-sic Motorcycle Swap Meet and Show at the Boone County Fair-grounds - Admission $5

September 25 - Pearl City, IL. - Mystery Fun Run to Benefit the Pearl City Volunteer Fire Department. Rain or Shine first vehi-cle out 10am-11:30am. Last vehicle in 5pm start at the new Fire Station & City Hall, 300 Station St., Pearl City, IL $10 donations per poker hand played, door prizes, 50/50 T-shirts for $15 with $5 for each T-shirt going to the Fire Department. for more info con-tact “Cleaver” Dennis Yeager 815-238-6262

September 28 - Rockford, IL. - Two Wheel Wednesdays at Tilted Kilt. Get on your bad motor scooter and join us for Two Wheel Wednesdays at the Tilted Kilt. See our Bike Nights page in the back of this book or visit www.rockford.tiltedkilt.com

September 29 - Madison, WI. - Bike Night at Rev. Jim’s Road-house. Great Music, Great Food and Drink Specials and Great Bikes! See our Bike Nights page in the back of this issue



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October 1 - Ivanhoe, IL. - Axemen MC Meat Raffle for Burn Camp. Wiechs Inn, Rt. 83 and 60, Ivanhoe, IL. A good old fashion meat raffle!!! Lots of huge meat selections, booby prizes, food, drinks and fun. Proceeds to benefit Burn Camp in Fox Lake, IL. Meat raffle will start at 1pm and run until approx 6pm email: [email protected]

October 1 - Effingham, IL. - Breast Cancer Awareness Ride. Legacy HD at 1315 Althoff Ave., Effingham, IL contact [email protected] for more information

October 2 - Chicago, IL. - Doc Mark’s Run for the Kids. Dr. Mark Szymanski and Iron Justice MC invite you to attend the 12th annual charity motorcycle run. Rain or shine, rider/non-riders are welcome. $25 pp or new $25 unwrapped toy to benefit needy children at Christmas. For more info visit Runs and Events pages

October 2 - Peotone, IL. - 27th Peotone Motorcycle Show & Parts Expo (Indoor & Outdoor Event at Will County Fairgrounds

October 2 - Pine Bluff, WI. - The Slimey Crud Run

October 3 - Chicago, IL. - Motorcycle Mondays at Five Star Bar in Chicago - October celebrates Japanese bikes

October 7 - Oconomowoc, WI. - Wisconsin H-D Dealership Fall Open House. Oconomowoc, WI www.wishd.com


September 15-18, 2011COME PARTY at the Tomahawk Speedway

with FREE RIDERS PRESS

DURING THE TOMAHAWKFALL RIDE WEEKEND!

$30/Person - $50/CoupleVendors, camping, food, full bar

and a benefit ride for the Veterans on Saturday! www.tomahawkfallrideforvets.com


TuesdayTwo Wheel Tuesday - Spokes Bar, Grill & Deli, Highway 20 Exit 333 - 14001 Washington Ave., Yorkville, WI. 262-898-7900 - 4-10pm until the snow blows. Food and drink specials, Music and Bikes!!!

ASMI Compound and Pan’s Garage - S87 W23110 Wynn Dr., Big Bend, WI 262-706-3278 Every Tuesday is Bike Night! All Year Round! $5.00 plates of food, games, bikes, and Music in Pan’s Garage. Wii tourna-ments, new jewelry, belt buckles, and leather in the showroom.

City Limits H-D - 2200 N. Rand Rd., Palatine, IL Bike Night 6-9pm Join us and other like-minded indiviuals for a great bike night at City Limits H-D visit www.windycitybikenite.com for more info.

WednesdayMcHenry H-D Shop - 2103 West Route 120, McHenry, IL 815-344-9300- Summer Smoke Show Bike Nights. All Bikes Welcom 5pm - 9pm at “The Little Shop that Rocks” The second Wednesday of July and August (July 13th & August 10th) Bon Fire, Food, Refreshments & Live Music.

ThursdayRev. Jim’s Roadhouse - 6402 Millpond Rd., Madison WI. Bike Night at Rev. Jim’s Roadhouse, next door to Capital City H-D and the Magnusun Grand Hotel. Great Music, Great Food and Drink Specials and Great Bikes!

Iron Horse Hotel- 500 West Florida St., Milwaukee, WI 53204 Whether arriving on a vintage cafe’ racer, a brand new Euro-style, Harley or even a scooter.

Wild Fire Harley-Davidson- Bike Nite -Thursday Nights May - Sept. 6pm-9pm All Makes & Models Welcom for more info www.windycitybik-enite.com 1 Mile West of Rt. 83 on North Ave.

FridayChampion MVP Sports Club - 16260 East 350th St., Orion IL 309-755-6550 Bike Nite Every Friday through September 2011. Scenic Rides, Tent Camping, Great Food Specials, Music, Horse Shoes, Bags, Swimming. 309-755-6550

SundaySobelman’s Milwaukee’s Best Burgers - 1900 W. St. Paul Ave., Milwaukee, WI. - Biker Sunday specials. Great Food, Great People close to great destinations like Casino, HD Museum and Great Lakes Distillary... Plan a Sunday with us!!

Bike Nites this Summer

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