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Kill A Biker: Go To Jail
Posted May 22, 2009
During the Harley 105th Anniversary in Milwaukee in 2008, a biker from Ann Arbor, Michigan was hit and killed by a drunk driver. Mike Fleming rode in for the big Harley party with some of his friends. They were riding in a group when the 62-year old woman crossed into their pack nearly taking them all out. Fleming was killed and there was an outcry from the motorcycle community for justice.
ABATE of Wisconsin member Steve Johnson kept in contact with the Michigan bikers and helped coordinate several things including a web site, www.mikeyslastride.com, a press conference and bikers attending the sentencing of the defendant, Kathleen Boland. She was sentenced to 10 years in prison with no early release and five years of supervision after her release.
Steve Johnson contacted Hupy and Abraham, S.C. and we helped sponsor the website as well as pay for a communications company to assist Johnson in contacting the media for the press conference and court appearances. As Attorney Michael Hupy said after the sentence was handed down, “As tragic as this whole case is, it does underscore the point that there are serious consequences to killing a biker and that the activism of Steve Johnson and other members of ABATE of Wisconsin in bringing this matter to the public’s attention can make a difference.”
The Biggest Mistake Bikers Make
What Every Biker Must Know - What Your Insurance Agent Won’t Tell You
Posted May 22, 2009
The biggest mistake bikers make is trusting that a negligent driver will carry enough insurance to cover their damages in the event of a crash. Even trusting your own insurance company to cover you adequately is a big mistake. You must take matters into your own hands and intelligently buy the right insurance in the right amounts. How do you know what to buy? We can help. Send your name and mailing address to Hupy and Abraham, S.C., 100 E. Wisconsin Ave, #1110, Milwaukee, WI 53202 or email: pan@mfhupy.com and request the free Legal & Insurance video. This informative video, narrated by Attorney Jason Abraham, one of the owners of Hupy and Abraham, S.C. is loaded with information on how to buy insurance and save money doing it. Don’t be underinsured, don’t buy the wrong insurance and don’t trust the other guy to have you covered.
Black ‘n Blue Ball 2009
Less Than Half Of Our Forty Guests - Back row: Quinn, Gary Fordham, Jason Abraham,
Michael Hupy, Actor and Producer Patrick Kilpatrick, Suzanne Zien, Charlie Fruit, Dave Zien,
Tony Sanfelipo and Greg Rodd. The rest of the gang pictured from left to right: Paul Vita,
Julie Egide, Dave Charlebois, Vicki Sanfelipo, Tiger, Diane Rodd and Teri Beyer.
Posted May 22, 2009
Every year on the first Friday in May, Harley-Davidson hosts the Black ‘n Blue Ball to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Attorney Jason Abraham, one of the owners of Hupy and Abraham, S.C., sits on the committee that organizes the Black ‘n Blue Ball and the law firm purchased four corporate tables, instead of three as in past years.
Forty people attended the ball as guests of Hupy and Abraham, S.C. The firm usually invites local bikers, clients and dignitaries. In the past, these dignitaries have included artist and actor Ray Kelly, musician and Harley-Davidson historian Martin Jack Rosenblum, and New York fire fighter Bill Eisengrien (one of three fire fighters memorialized in that famous flag raising photo after the attack on the World Trade Center).
Special guests of Hupy and Abraham, S.C. at the 2009 Black ‘n Blue Ball included Dave Zien, who just became the first person to ride one million miles on the same Harley-Davidson, and actor, producer and long-time friend of Michael Hupy, Patrick Kilpatrick, who came in from Hollywood. Patrick has been in over 120 movies and television shows. He joined a number of area motorcyclists as guests of Hupy and Abraham, S.C.
The 6’2”, 220 lb Kilpatrick owns his own company, Uncommon Dialogue Films, Inc, and has acted in over 120 films, including “Replacement Killers”, “Eraser”, “Last Man Standing” and “Under Siege II”. He also has appeared in a number of TV shows including “Boomtown”, “Las Vegas”, “CSI-Las Vegas” and “24”. For more information on Patrick Kilpatrick or any actor, director, producer or movie, see www.imdb.com
Among the bikers at the four Hupy and Abraham tables were ABATE of Wisconsin Executive Director Greg Rodd and his wife Diane, Rescue Riders founder Dean Akey and his wife Eileen, ABATE Milwaukee Region Representative Paul Vita and his wife Lynne, Milwaukee Harley-Davidson dealership owner Chaz Hastings and his wife Laura, A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois, Kishwaukee Chapter member Charlie Fruit and many other local ABATE members and officers.
The Black ‘n Blue Ball in Milwaukee is the largest fund raiser of this type in the country benefitting MDA. This year the Black ‘n Blue Ball raised just under $500,000 for the MDA.
Get Your Free Million Mile Motorcycle Commemorative Rights Card
Posted April 29, 2008
On April 4, 2009, Dave Zien became the first person to ride one million miles on the same Harley-Davidson. Hupy and Abraham, S.C. sponsored Dave in his attempt to reach this amazing goal. As Dave entered the parking lot at Hal’s Harley-Davidson, New Berlin, Wisconsin, his odometer turned to all zeroes as he logged the millionth mile. Riding behind Zien on this historic occasion was Attorney Michael Hupy. Together, Zien and Hupy carried 10,000 of the famous Sturgis Calendar/Constitutional Rights Cards in the saddle bags and in back packs.
To commemorate the moment, Hupy and Abraham, S.C. had special cards printed proclaiming the Million Mile Harley. Printed in patriotic red, white and blue, the cards have the dates of Sturgis and Bike Week through 2011 on one side, and a statement of your Constitutional Rights on the other. These cards are free and distributed to many bike shops and other biker friendly businesses. If you would like some, write to Hupy and Abraham, S.C., 100 East Wisconsin Ave, Suite 1110, Milwaukee, WI 53202. These collector cards are in limited supply and once they’re gone you won’t be able to get this particular version again. We will continue with the regular Sturgis Calendars and Rights Cards when the Million Mile Cards are all gone.
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Million Mile Motorcycle Event A Success
Dave Zien honors Attorney Michael Hupy by riding him into Hal's Harley-Davidson
as his bike turns over the record breaking million mile mark.
Posted April 10, 2009
The million miles on a single motorcycle challenge has been met. Dave Zien crossed over into the record books once again with this amazing accomplishment.
“I could not have reached my goal of one million miles on my 1991 FXRT without the assistance and generosity of Michael Hupy and Hupy and Abraham law firm,” Zien said. Hupy and Abraham, S.C. was the sole sponsor of the final leg of the million mile quest and also sponsored the “Landing Party” at Hal’s Harley-Davidson and Buell in New Berlin, Wisconsin on April 4, 2009.
ABATE of Wisconsin Director of Public Relations, Dave "Chubby" Charlebois,
attended the "Landing Party" program.
With less than 3,500 miles to go as of March 30, 2009, Zien decided to complete his final leg by riding to Florida and back, landing at Hal’s Harley-Davidson on April 4th. Joining him on the trip was Tony “Pan” Sanfelipo, Sturgis Freedom Fighter Hall of Fame member, founder of ABATE of Wisconsin and a 16-year employee of Hupy and Abraham, S.C. Also riding with Zien was Dan Stephans, an Iron Butt competitor and long distance rider in his own right.
The trio rode through rain and high winds, arriving at Space Coast Harley-Davidson in Palm Bay, Florida, on Wednesday, April 1st. They met photo-journalist John “Rogue” Herlihy who would ride back to Wisconsin with them to cover the event for several motorcycle magazines and internet news sources. Rogue is also a member of the Sturgis Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame.
Dave's odometer turned to all zeroes as he arrived at the landing party on
April 4, 2009, at Hal's Harley-Davidson in New Berlin, Wisconsin.
The return trip was full of adventure, including tornado warnings and flash floods near Nashville, Tennessee. The four riders rolled into Kegel’s Harley-Davidson in Rockford, Illinois, at 3:15 pm on Friday, April 3rd. After some interviews with local press, they returned to Wisconsin with only 70 miles left to go before Zien’s odometer registered 00000.0 signifying one million miles.
MRF President, Kirk "Hardtail" Willard thanks Dave Zien on behalf of all he's
done for biker's rights as ABATE of Wisconsin Executive Director, Greg Rodd,
ABATE of Wisconsin Founder and Hupy and Abraham, S.C. employee,
Tony "Pan" Sanfelipo, and Dave Zien listen.
On Saturday, April 4th, the four once again threw their legs over the saddle and rode around the countryside of Waukesha County, arriving at a staging area with 2 miles left to go to reach the million mile goal. It was calculated earlier that the staging area was 2 miles from Hal’s Harley-Davidson. As the Patriot Guard Riders formed their escort with bikes adorned with American Flags, Attorney Michael Hupy was invited to ride the final 2 miles of this 18 year journey as a tribute and recognition of all he does for motorcyclists, the motorcycle community and his generous sponsorship of Zien’s world record quest. With Hupy and Abraham, S.C. partner, Jason Abraham riding next to Zien, and Tony Pan flanking the other side, the group rode out with an escort of over 40 motorcycles. The calculations were accurate as the odometer registered 00000.0 just as Zien rode the bike onto the stage.
Waukesha County Executive Dan Vrakas presents Dave Zien with a proclamation
while gubernatorial candidate, Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker, awaits
his turn. Walker is expected to announce his candidacy for Governor of Wisconsin
on April 28, 2009.
Dave Zien publicly thanked Hupy and Abraham, S.C. at the beginning of the ceremony, once again reminding everyone of the contributions to the motorcycle community that the law firm so generously gives. Then it was time to honor Dave Zien. He received awards, proclamations and accolades from Accident Scene Management, Inc. and Rescue Riders, the County Executives of Waukesha and Milwaukee, the Iron Butt Association and finally the Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Harley-Davidson invited everyone to come to the Juneau Ave. facility on Monday, April 6th, to witness Dave Zien being presented with the keys to a new 2009 Road Glide.
Dave and Sue Zien leave the Harley Motor Company on his new 2009 Road Glide
which was presented to him on behalf of his world record million miles on a
single Harley-Davidson.
His 1991 FXRT is now officially retired, never to be ridden again, and will be on permanent display at the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame in South Dakota. Shortly before he took ownership of his new bike, Zien offered several people a chance to ride this million mile record motorcycle. Attorney Jason Abraham, one of the owners of Hupy and Abraham, S.C., accepted that offer and became one of only a few who have the privilege of saying they rode a record breaking Harley-Davidson.
Watch Video Of The Landing Party Program: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKeeBOum7DY
ABATE Gets The Job Done; Lobby Day Brings Over 500 To The Capitol
This is just a portion of the 500 who attended ABATE of Wisconsin's Lobby Day
on February 26, 2009.
Posted March 4, 2009
On the year marking its thirty-fifth anniversary of advocating for Motorcyclist’s rights in Wisconsin, members and supporters of ABATE of Wisconsin got the job done February 26th in Madison with over 500 bikers in attendance looking for support for ABATE’s 2009 legislative agenda. Every state legislator’s office was visited and once again, ABATE of Wisconsin and its supporters showed that grassroots lobbying is the most effective way of reaching our legislators. Buses were rented to carry ABATE members to the capitol from every corner of the state. Hupy and Abraham, S.C. paid for two buses to bring southeastern Wisconsin bikers to Madison, a commitment the firm started at last year’s lobby day. Hupy and Abraham, S.C. also offered to rent buses to carry ABATE of Illinois members to Springfield for their lobby day. Attorney Hupy said, “ This is a critical time, where the tide could turn and we must get as many people to Madison and Springfield as possible.”
ABATE of Wisconsin’s 2009 legislative agenda includes amending parts of recently passed legislation that was intended to enhance penalties for right of way violations and make motorcycle awareness such as ABATE’s Share the Road program mandatory for all violators. Since this law has been in effect for more than two years now and we have seen very few enhanced penalties issued, this is one of ABATE’s top priorities. A great amount of interest was shown by legislators on this issue.
ABATE members and supporters also took this opportunity to re-introduce themselves to legislators and to let them know their stance on the current helmet law in Wisconsin and the overwhelming need for crash avoidance solutions, not safer crashing. As in the past, Attorney Hupy accompanied bikers to various meetings, lending his expertise in communicating issues to law makers as well as mentoring new lobby participants.
Just after noon in the Capitol rotunda, Senator Mary Lazich presented ABATE of Wisconsin Executive Director Greg Rodd with a certificate from the Senate recognizing ABATE of Wisconsin for thirty-five years of protecting the freedoms and promoting safety and awareness for all motorcyclists in the state. Hupy and Abraham, S.C. senior investigator, Tony “Pan” Sanfelipo, is the founder of ABATE of Wisconsin and remains active in ABATE’s legislative issues. He and Attorney Michael Hupy are life members of ABATE of Wisconsin, as well as members of A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois and the MRF.
ABATE of Wisconsin’s goal is to give the motorcyclists of Wisconsin a strong, united voice, with regard to their future, their way of life, their safety and their legal rights as motorcyclists and citizens.
Contributed by Dave "Chubby" Charlebois
Lobby Efforts Are Important: Training Is Essential
Posted February 23, 2009
Every day it seems more and more anti-motorcycling legislation is popping up. Many states are gearing up for visits to their state capitols in an effort to discuss these issues with lawmakers and to present a unified message from the motorcycle community.
ABATE of Wisconsin’s Lobby Day is scheduled for February 26, 2009. Last year, 500 ABATE members and concerned motorcyclists visited every state legislator’s office bringing the message that we don’t need mandatory helmet laws, restrictive insurance measures or cuts in motorcycle safety funding. Last year, Hupy and Abraham, S.C. sponsored two busses to bring bikers from the southeast part of Wisconsin to the state capitol. This year, the law firm has promised to pay for three busses to take Region I ABATE members to Madison. In addition, it was learned that in Illinois, two helmet reinstatement bills have surfaced, SB 1351 and HB 0925. Hupy and Abraham, S.C. has offered to pay for up to three busses to take ABATE members to the capitol in Springfield, Illinois as well. “This is a critical time, where the tide could turn and we must get as many people to Madison and Springfield as possible,” said Attorney Michael Hupy.
Besides funding the busses from southeast Wisconsin for two years in a row, Hupy and Abraham, S.C. also helped to sponsor the Officer Training seminar for ABATE of Wisconsin by paying for the evening dinner for the nearly 200 activists who spent a weekend attending workshops to prepare for this year’s lobby effort. The bikers who participate in the lobby effort here are well educated in the issues, have position statements on various issues to leave with legislators and approach the entire lobby effort in a well orchestrated manner, thanks to ABATE of Wisconsin’s officer training program.
Lawyers: Let’s Raise Money For The MRF
Posted February 23, 2009
In an article, posted on October 27, 2008, we pointed out that the MRF is having financial problems. In these troubled times Michael F. Hupy, personally, was the first to donate money to the newly established MRF A&E fund. This new 501 (C) 3 corporation, unlike the MRF, can accept corporate donations that allow for tax deductions. The MRF A&E fund will provide educational information, fund legislative and historical research, develop motorcycle safety campaigns and assist in sponsoring a portion of the workshops presented by the MRF at various regional and national conferences.
Hupy became the first to donate to this fund by presenting MRF President, Kirk “Hardtail” Willard, with a check in the amount of $5,000.00. Attorney Hupy noted that a number of personal injury attorneys have made motorcycle cases a large portion of their practice. He believes that these attorneys have an obligation to support the motorcycle community in more ways than just representing injured bikers. He has issued a challenge asking them to donate at least $1,000.00 to the MRF. He will match the first ten attorneys who donate for an additional donation from Hupy and Abraham, S.C. of up to $10,000.00.
Since issuing this challenge, Hupy and Abraham, S.C. was informed that two chapters of A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois were returning some advertising money for ads in their respective newsletters. They were forced to return much needed advertising revenue because of a claimed oral advertising agreement A.B.A.T.E. has with an Indiana law firm. Their loss is the MRF’s gain. Hupy and Abraham S.C. is sending an additional $1,500.00 to the MRF from the returned advertising money and donating the remainder of the returns to ABATE of Wisconsin.
Partial Victory In California Helmet Law Challenge
Posted February 23, 2009
The mandatory helmet law took effect in California in 1992, and for the last 17 years a small group of dedicated freedom fighters, including Hupy and Abraham, S.C., has fought it tooth and nail.
The most recognizable and prolific adversary to the law was Richard Quigley, who passed away on September 15, 2007, before his case of Quigley v CHP was heard. Richard Quigley, Steve Bianco, Don Blanscet, Steve “Red” Barron and Pat Holmes, all BOLT/ABATE members in California, filed a lawsuit in 2007 challenging the unconstitutional enforcement of the helmet law there.
A previous court challenge, Buhl v. Hannigan, said that neither an officer nor a consumer is expected to be able to determine if a helmet complies with the federal FMVSS 218 Standard by visual inspection alone. In fact, the court said that was absurd.
Later, in 1994, another challenge from one of the current plaintiffs, Steve Bianco, went even further. In Bianco v. CHP, the court required a formal determination of non-compliance and proof that the rider knew the helmet did not comply with FMVSS 218.
In 1995, reiterating what was said in Buhl v. Hannigan and Bianco v. CHP, Federal Judge Napoleon Jones issued a permanent injunction in Easyriders Freedom F.I.G.H.T. v Hannigan, 887 F. Supp.240 (S.D.Cal.1995), limiting the issue of citations for non-compliant helmets. The CHP apparently ignored the court ruling and continued to issue citations based on visual inspection and fabrication.
This set up Quigley asking the court to find the CHP in contempt for not writing helmet citations as “correctable” violations, per the statutes. The court agreed which resulted in Superior Court v. CHP. The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed this decision but set the stage for the final assault, Quigley v. CHP.
A call for assistance went out nationally, asking the bikers of America to support this challenge through donations to a special fund administered by ABATE of California. Hupy and Abraham, S.C. donated $5,000.00 to the fund, joining many individuals and business around the country. Tiny ABATE of Delaware was one of the first to answer the call with their donation of $5,000.00.
Due to some 11th hour motions by the defense, much of the plaintiff’s evidence was disallowed. The court ruled in favor of the CHP in finding no unconstitutional application of enforcement of the helmet law.
Still some positive aspects came from this trial. Besides dropping their demand for court costs, the CHP petitioned the California Judicial Counsel to change the Bail & Penalty schedule to list sections 27803 (b) and (c) of the California Vehicle Code, relating to motorcycle helmet enforcement, as “eligible for correction.”
Further, the CHP issued Management Memorandum 08-071 to all Commanders, which informed them that officers shall no longer cite for hard shell “beanie type” helmets. Also, officers shall not seize any helmet as evidence and supervisor approval shall be obtained before citing a motorcyclist for wearing any type of head covering an officer determines is not a motorcycle helmet.
While the CHP memorandum and change in the Bail & Penalty schedule address some of the enforcement problems faced in the past, there is still the issue of vagueness which could be challenged again in the future.
BOLT of California has said along, if there is No List, there is No Law!
Cambodia’s New Helmet Law Met With Civil Disobedience
Posted January 14, 2009
Attorney Michael Hupy and family were in Cambodia over the Christmas holiday and saw civil disobedience on the first 3 days of the newly enacted mandatory helmet law. Less than half of the people Attorney Hupy saw riding motorcycles were wearing helmets. In some instances, a father and mother were wearing helmets but their infant being held by the mother was not. It is common for three or four people to ride on one motorcycle in Cambodia.
Many of the bikes in Cambodia often carry more than one person and
sometimes up to five or six. Photo taken by Rex Hupy.
According to the Cambodia Daily, the local newspaper, police issued 124 fines to people for not wearing helmets on January 1, the first day of the new law. Despite Attorney Hupy’s observations, police say compliance has gone up to 70%. Still, most students seem to ignore the law according to Tin Prasoer, municipal traffic police chief.
Cambodia has a population of 14.1 million people and motorcycles are an important mode of transportation. According to a report published by World Health Organization (WHO), in Phnom Penh, the capital city of Cambodia, about 89% of fatal collisions involve motorcycles. The mandatory law came about as a product of collaboration between WHO, Handicap International, the Cambodian Ministry of Health, the Cambodian Red Cross and the Red Crescent Society.
Crowded streets are packed with motorbikes and despite the new law, Attorney
Hupy saw a less than 50% compliance while visiting when the new law went
into effect. Photo taken by Rex Hupy.
Drivers without helmets will be fined 3,000 riel (approximately US $0.75). Chief Tin Prasoer denied that the new fines are being pocketed by his traffic police officers, who have a well known reputation for such activity. He said, “No police take fine money. Previously they were, but now we have strict rules [against it].”
Is It A Motorcycle Or A Unicycle?
Posted January 5, 2009
A young inventor has created a motorbike with a twist -- it uses two wheels but they are positioned right next to each other, giving it the illusion of being a powered unicycle. And even better, it might help save the planet.
Ben Gulak has spent several years building the electric Uno that uses gyroscopic technology, like the infamous Segway commuter device, to stay upright. The bizarre-looking contraption has only one switch -- on or off -- and is controlled entirely by body movement. The rider leans forwards to accelerate to speeds of 25 mph and back to slow down. It has two wheels side-by-side and has been turning heads wherever it has been ridden.
Ben Gulak designed the Uno himself with the help of a simple 3-D program. The green machine is so small and light it can be taken indoors and carried into elevators and is recharged by being plugged into the electric outlets in walls.
The wheels are completely independent, allowing the bike to turn on a dime and the technology takes the balance and guesswork out of riding a unicycle. Its 18-year old creator is now looking for investors to get the Uno into production and onto the streets
Harley-Davidson Rider Joins List of Bun Burner Gold Finishers
Posted December 18, 2008
As we pause until spring to witness Dave Zien achieve one million miles on his 1991 FXRT, I wanted to share the news about another long distance rider and friend entering the record books. Below is his story.
To My Friends, Fellow Riders and Freedom Fighters:
The most challenging ride in the Iron Butt Association' s Bun Burner GOLD motorcycle endurance riding certification series is the "Bun Burner GOLD Trifecta", also called the "BBG4500":
http://www.ironbutt .com/rides/ rideslogin. cfm
The BBG4500 requires three consecutive, back-to-back- to-back days of riding over 1,500 miles in under 24 hours, for a total of over 4,500 miles in under 72 hours. To date, only 7 riders have ever completed a Bun Burner GOLD Trifecta:
Bun Burner GOLD Trifecta Finishers (Back to Back to Back Bun Burner Golds!):
Name Hometown Date Motorcycle Mileage
Derek Dickson Duluth, MN 08/28/07 Yamaha FJR1300 4,672
Curt Gran Pewaukee, WI 07/04/07 Honda ST1300A 4,566 (Curt is ABATE of Wisconsin’s webpage master)
Steve Broadhead Calgery, AL CANADA 03/13/06 Honda ST1300 4,512
John Tomasovitch Throop, PA 03/09/06 BMW K1200RS 4,500+
Peter Leap Marblehead, PA 03/09/06 Honda ST1300 4,500+
Peter A. Murray Hackettstown, NJ 09/23/05 BMW K1200LT 4,564
John C. Ryan Roxbury, NJ 10/04/04 BMW K75 4,619
Given IBA approval of the ride certification submission package I am mailing today, that number will increase to 8, and this list will at long last include a Harley-Davidson rider (and BOLT member):
At 2:18am ET Monday 15 December 2008, I pulled an ATM receipt at a SoBe Wachovia to mark the end of my 39th Iron Butt ride, a three-day BBG4500 over which I covered 4,558 miles in 71 hours 6 minutes, advancing my odometer to 155,795.
Leg 1 commenced at 3:12am ET Friday 12 December, riding from Miami Beach FL to IH195 to IH95 through Jacksonville FL, Savannah GA and Florence SC to Dunn NC and back for a total of 1,532 miles in 21 hours 57 minutes.
Leg 2 commenced at 3:36am ET Saturday 13 December, riding from Miami Beach FL to IH195 to IH95 to the Florida Turnpike through Orlando FL to IH75 toIH10 through Tallahassee FL and Mobile AL to Moss Point MS and back for a total of 1,515 miles in 22 hours 2 minutes.
Leg 3 commenced at 4:16am ET Sunday 14 December, riding from Miami Beach FL to IH195 to IH95 to IH595 to Alligator Alley through Naples FL to IH75 to IH475 to IH75 through Atlanta GA to IH20 to Douglasville GA and back for a total of 1,511 miles in 22 hours 2 minutes (coincidentally the same time as Leg 2). I chose a wee-hours starting time so I would always be in the coldest part of each leg (northern end) at the warmest part of each day (early afternoon) to lessen cold weather impacts and inefficiencies.
My reincarnated '99 FXDS with its remanufactured Twin Cam 88, new H-D stock carburetor and overhauled 5-speed transmission performed flawlessly (so well, in fact, that I earned performance awards from a couple of Dixie's finest LEOs). And I can't thank people like Andy Vazquez, Bobby Grimes, Joey Barbosa, Charles Paken and most especially Diann Pearson enough for taking the pain out of the IBA witness signature collection requirements for me.
I'll have a LOT more to say about this insane ride in future installments of "Distance Riding with Bruce": http://distanceriding.ldrlongdistancerider.com
Until Next Time ... Ride Long, Ride Free!
Bruce Arnold :-)
Bruce@LdrLongDistanceRider.com
Author and Publisher, LdrLongDistanceRider.com
Co-Moderator, Bruce-n-Ray’s Biker Forum
Mile Eater Gold Member, Iron Butt Association (IBA)
Member, Bikers of Lesser Tolerance (BOLT of Florida)
Sustaining Member, Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF)
2007 Chairman's Circle, American Motorcyclist Association (AMA)
Super Ferrari For A Super Price
Posted December 8, 2008
While everyone is worried about the recession and the cost of luxury items like motorcycles, you’re not bothered and are actually thinking about purchasing a super bike with Italian design, like the Ducati Street Fighter S or maybe even the MV Augusta Brutale 1078RR. Well forget about them. If you really want an Italian dream machine to set you apart from the rest of the world, look no further.
In 1990, engineer David Kay was inspired to create a new Ferrari motorcycle in tribute of company founder, Enzo Ferrari. He called Piero Ferrari, Enzo’s son, and got permission for the project and more importantly permission to put the Ferrari stallion medallion on the bike.
Of course, this isn’t really a Ferrari motorcycle. They never built one and probably never will. Giving permission to use their logo is probably as close as it will ever get to having a Ferrari motorcycle. Although the David Kay machine seems to be road worthy, it should not be confused with the futuristic offering of Israeli design student, Amir Glinik, whose bike might look like a rocket but falls way short of what one would expect for performance from a machine with a Ferrari logo on it. In fact, the wheelbase and position of the foot pegs suggest the bike would be extremely hard to lean into corners without dragging on the roadway.
The David Kay design has a V4 integrated drive unit boasting 105 HP @ 8,800 rpm with a top speed of 265 km/h (that’s roughly 165 mph). This one off bike was completed in 1995, after 3,000 man hours of construction. The hand controls were inspired by the throttle quadrant of an F-16 jet fighter. There’s even a touch screen computer that contains all the data you need to get the best performance out of your machine.
Are you ready to purchase this one of a kind bike? The asking price is a mere $300,000. That’s a bargain and would make a terrific Christmas present if you don’t ride but want to buy a friend something special for the holidays.
Harley XR1200 Now Offered In America
Posted December 3, 2008
It’s no secret that the current state of affairs with the economy is having an impact on consumer spending, especially when it comes to luxury expenses like a new motorcycle. It’s also no secret that the Harley crowd is aging and new riders aren’t looking at touring models or even cruisers as much as sport bikes.
Harley recognized this trend and set its sights on the crowded European sport bike market. In April, 2008, the motor company launched the XR1200 in Europe with hopes of capturing a piece of the sport bike category there. This turned out to be a good move as far as the Europeans were concerned, but it left American bikers with a bad taste in their mouth. They cried foul. With the apparent recession taking hold, Harley needed a morale booster as well as a jump start on lagging sales. They decided to offer the XR1200 in America. This wasn’t too much of a leap of faith on their part since hundreds of orders are already on the books and the bikes won’t be available in America until February, 2009.
These bikes were inspired by the XR750, the king of the dirt track racing circuit. What many riders will find appealing is the XR1200 isn’t as cramped as the Buell machines, which are true sport bikes, but neither are they as powerful as the V-Rods. That also might be an attraction to some. Still, the XR1200 has an aggressive look to its design and boasts a 90 horsepower engine, with a 10.0:1 compression ratio and 68 ft. lbs. of torque@3700 rpm. There certainly was an immediate and positive response to the announcement that they will be offered to American riders. Let’s hope this translates into better sales for Harley, which fell 15% to 25% in October and November from a year earlier.
Biker Wins In Court Of Appeals
Posted November 20, 2008
West Bend Mutual Insurance Company refused to pay Laura Young underinsured motorist benefits when she was in a motorcycle accident on September 24, 2005. The Hartford, Wisconsin woman was a passenger on a motorcycle owned and driven by her boyfriend but the title was in her name.
The defendant auto driver was uninsured so she made an uninsured claim against her boyfriend’s insurance company. Attorney Abraham was successful in recovering the policy limits of $100,000. Due to the seriousness of Ms. Young’s injuries, she sought further compensation from her automobile insurance policy. That’s where the trouble started. Her company, West Bend Mutual, explained that she had a “drive other car” exclusion in her policy, which meant she could not claim underinsured coverage for injuries she sustained while occupying a vehicle she owned which was not insured for such coverage.
Attorney Abraham argued that she was not the owner of the motorcycle, simply the titleholder. In fact, she did not have a motorcycle license and had no intention of driving the motorcycle. Dodge County Circuit Court Judge John R. Storck ruled in favor of West Bend and dismissed the claim agreeing with the exclusionary language in the policy.
Attorneys Jason Abraham and Rebecca Lizdas took the case to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, which reversed the trial court’s decision. The Court of Appeals agreed that the title of a vehicle could be held by someone who is not the owner and ordered West Bend to provide coverage.
Accident Scene Management Raffle Winners Report On Mind Blowing Adventure
Leather Meets Lace At The Playboy Mansion
Posted November 5, 2008
If you bought a ticket for the Leather Meets Lace raffle during the Harley-Davidson 105th Anniversary, thank you, because you were helping to support the good work being done by Accident Scene Management. ASMI is one of the few organizations that are 501 C (3) and all proceeds go directly back to the motorcycle community in the way of training. That’s the good news. The bad news is you didn’t win. Who did win? Matt Nedweski of Racine purchased the winning ticket at Hal’s Harley-Davidson in New Berlin. The only other place they were sold was at the ASMI booth at the Windhorse Saloon on 25th Street, just north of Canal, in Milwaukee.
Matt and his fiancé, Cassia Markley, had the time of their life at the party and Cassia wrote back to give us a little insight into their experience. For that $5 ticket that Matt bought, they received two tickets to the Motorcycle Charity Associates event, Leather Meets Lace at the Playboy Mansion, in Los Angeles. Also, two nights stay at the Renaissance Hotel and Spa in Hollywood and a two day motorcycle rental from Eagle Rider Motorcycle Rentals. Matt opted for a car instead and Vicki got him a Pontiac Solstice convertible. In addition, Hupy and Abraham, S.C., the largest financial donor to Accident Scene Management, provided $1,000.00 in travel expense money to the lucky winner.
The happy couple took a walk down the Hollywood Walk of Fame, soaked up California sunshine from their car while touring Sunset Boulevard and the Pacific Coast Highway, enjoying several stops including lunch at the Malibu Inn, culminating in the most extravagant party they ever attended. To read Cassia’s story about their adventure, visit www.accidentscene.net and click on Events in the Menu. Caution, some of the pictures contain adult content (after all, they were at the Playboy Mansion) so don’t click on the underlined words if that offends you.
Michael Hupy Answers MRF Call For Support
Attorney Michael Hupy presents MRF President, Kirk "Hardtail" Willard with a
check in the amount of $5,000.00 for the MRF Awareness and Education Fund.
Looking on are Dave Dwyer, MRF SMRO Rep. and Greg Rodd, ABATE of
Wisconsin Executive Director.
Posted October 27, 2008
At the Meeting of the Minds this past September in Denver, Colorado, it was brought to the attention of attendees that the MRF was going through some tough financial times. In order to continue providing quality conferences and workshops as well as maintaining the top notch office and lobby efforts in Washington, D.C., there needs to be further financial commitment from the motorcycle community.
This sentiment was echoed by numerous people in various e-mail alerts and blogs nationwide. The MRF is the voice and watchdog of the motorcycle rights organizations across the country. The Meeting of the Minds is their national conference, which follows local workshops and seminars like S.T.E.A.M., Beast of the East and Best of the West.
Attorney Michael F. Hupy was invited to speak at the ABATE of Wisconsin annual meeting in Wisconsin Rapids on October 12th. After the election for new officers, Hupy urged ABATE of Wisconsin leaders and members to be more like the NRA when it comes to raising money and working with other members. Hupy reminded the audience that the NRA has four million members including probably tens of thousands of lawyers who contribute tens of millions of dollars to the organization each year.
Hupy presented a personal check in the amount of $5,000.00 to MRF President Kirk “Hardtail” Willard to help with the organization’s current economic situation. Two years ago Hupy suggested a Planned Giving Program for the MRF, which has now been put in place as the MRF A & E Fund to which he donated the first $5,000.00.
Hupy pointed out the dangers of allowing a situation to develop like that at A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois where an Indiana lawyer has exclusive advertising rights and several Chapters have revolted. A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois has not been able to pass a budget and Chapters are defying the “rule” that none of the 86,000 lawyers in Illinois can run ads for personal injury cases in the State or Chapter publications.
Hupy and Abraham, S.C. runs a full-page ad in the South Suburban Chapter where Hupy has been a member for 17 years and the Northern Illinois Chapter, members of which have been represented by Hupy and Abraham, S.C. Hupy said it’s a denial of the right of free speech, censorship and detrimental to 11,000 members for A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois to deny lawyers the right to participate in their own organization.
The officers and members of ABATE of Wisconsin and the MRF who were present also were reminded that in 1995 a motorcycle rights organization threw out the same law firm that has exclusive advertising privileges with A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois saying they were of the opinion that lawyers felt that “members aren’t getting killed and maimed fast enough to suit the personal injury lawyers who get fat off their blood. Needless to say, a few Directors were pretty outraged.” Additionally, they complained that the legal services program “has refused to help our people with anything other than open and shut personal injury cases.”
The above quotes appeared in an article entitled “Lawyers and the Rights Movement” which was reprinted from “On The Road”. The article concluded that:
“Freedom doesn’t end with the open road-surely every member of our organization is fully capable of deciding who if anyone should “represent” them should the need arise.”
In making his donation, Attorney Hupy challenged other lawyers who have biker clients to match his donation or at least give $1,000.00 to the MRF.
It is imperative that the MRF be allowed to continue its work. This organization does not receive large corporate or business donations but instead relies on the generosity of the very people it represents and who benefit from its endeavors.
BIKERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY TAKING CARE OF THEIR OWN
Important information below re: tips on Air Evac Rescue
ASMI ADVANCED STUDENTS GET A SPECIAL VISIT
TEXAS DOES IT BIG!!!!
Check out classes being held yet this year in CA, CO, IL, IN, KS, ME, MA, WI
Special rescue Rider Grants still available in IL, WI, MN
Hupy and Abraham, S.C. provided a grant to Rescue Riders which will enable 350 more Rescue Riders to be trained in Accident Scene Management. Rescue Rider founder, Dean Akey said, “We are grateful for Hupy and Abraham’s support of our program. This will provide a critical resource for motorcyclists across the region.”
Hupy and Abraham, S.C. is also the largest financial sponsor of Accident Scene Management.
Six new instructors were just trained in Wisconsin and Illinois. California is next!
Denise Carey, Instructor Trainer in Texas, tells us that one of her Advanced classes held in Chico, Texas received an extra special visit. Air Evac Lifeteam is a helicopter ambulance service. This company stations their helicopters in rural areas of the country in order to facilitate response times outside of major cities.
Curtis Gates, Regional Coordinator for Air Evac, and son Scott, contacted Denise and were instrumental in bringing ASMI to North Central Texas. Why such interest in ASMI!!! Curtis and Scott are also avid motorcyclists. “These guys are awesome”, says Denise, “They were actually able to arrange for one of their helicopters (Lifestar 4 out of Decatur, TX) to come to our Advanced Class.
Curtis, who also attended the two-day Basic and Advanced Courses, had already given a brief lesson on the do’s and don'ts around a helicopter landing zone (LZ) to the class. “Some of the things he told us about were of course, common sense; but, there is a GREAT DEAL more that most of us don't know about when it comes to a helicopter landing” Denise said.
Here are a few things that Denise wanted to share:
1) First and foremost, just like we teach in our ASMI classes, COMMUNICATION is of utmost importance. When Air Evac gets a call that a motorcycle is involved, they are IMMEDIATELY put on standby. They don't wait to hear what kinds of injuries are involved. So make sure you always report to 911 when a motorcycle is involved.
2) A helicopter needs a MINIMUM of 100’ by 100’ to land, so be sure to keep this in mind when securing your area. Also, they will always land INTO the wind and down wind from the crash scene.
3) If the area you have in mind for them to land has debris around, try to get it picked up. We all know that as they land, debris will be blown around, but what we don't realize is that debris (garbage bags, small metal objects, etc.) can actually be “sucked up” into the engine. This could be disastrous. They tell us that we also want to remove our caps and doo rags as these are items that can also be sucked up by the helicopter.
4) Once the helicopter is on the ground ABSOLUTELY DO NOT go running toward it!!! When the area around the helicopter is secure, A MEMBER OF THE HELICOPTER TEAM WILL COME TO YOU!!
“Our class was given the opportunity to ask questions of the helicopter team, and they asked some great, intelligent questions. One of the things that made me very proud in what we are teaching with ASMI is that the Team Nurse told the students that if we could provide the injured persons’ medical history and information written down for them, that it would definitely decrease their time on the ground. One of our students showed them their P.A.C.T. card. The Nurse and Paramedic on the team looked at it and were thrilled. They said it was PERFECT.”
“Curtis tells me that the visit to our class cost an estimated $5,000!!! These crews have to go through extensive training and are genuinely dedicated to the work they do.” Denise would like to thank Curtis and Scott Gates, Air Evac Lifeteam and the Lifestar 4 crew for their cooperation and expertise. Their goals are the same in REDUCING INJURIES AND FATALITIES. For more information on their company and the multi-state areas they cover, please check out www.lifeteam.net .
Harley-Davidson 105th Anniversary Help Line
Posted August 26, 2008
Let us help you during the Harley 105th Anniversary. Whether you have never been to Milwaukee before or live in town you might have questions about events, places or schedules. In addition to our motorcycle safety campaign, we have the Harley 105th help line. The help line is available from Wednesday, August 27th through Sunday, August 31st from 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. The numbers are as follows:
414-430-9068 or
414-640-8440
Please feel free to call us with questions we might be able to help you with. If you call outside the times listed please leave a message and someone will contact you either the same evening or the following day.
Have a fun and safe time in Milwaukee. Please look for our “Watch For Motorcycles” public safety announcements on billboards, banners, T.V., newsprint and radio.
Hupy and Abraham, S.C. Sponsors Custom Bike And Classic Photo Show At Art Museum
The Milwaukee Art Museum has issued the following press release about an exhibit that will take place during the Harley 105th Anniversary:
Hupy And Abraham, S.C. Assists ABATE Of Wisconsin In Fatal Cycle Case
Posted August 11, 2008
In November, 2005, a fatal motorcycle accident prompted phone calls first from the victim’s mother to ABATE of Wisconsin, and second from ABATE to Attorney Michael Hupy of Hupy and Abraham, S.C.
The Marquette County case took some unusual turns and the victim’s mother and ABATE were concerned that the defendant who violated the biker’s right of way would not receive a “meaningful sentence.”
Visit the link below to learn how ABATE officers and members attended the sentencing hearing to make a difference and how Attorney Michael Hupy assisted by working with ABATE and hiring a public relations firm.
www.abatewis.org and read the article Kill a Biker, Go to Jail
Harley-Davidson 105th Anniversary: Free Ticket Winners
Posted August 11, 2008
The winners of the drawing for free tickets to the Harley-Davidson 105th Anniversary Celebration:
From the web site entries: Donald Lemke, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Sharon Haberman, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
From the Expo One Swap Meets entries: Jeanette Brown, West Bend, Wisconsin
Laura Licari, Chicago, Illinois
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10 Great Restaurants Near the
Harley Davidson 105th Anniversary
Festival on Summerfest Grounds
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Bacchus
925 East Wells
Milwaukee, Wiscosnin 53202
(walking distance from Summerfest grounds)This is Mrs. Hupy's favorite restaurant in Milwaukee.
Phone: 414-765-1166
www.bacchusmke.com
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Umami Moto
718 North Milwaukee Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
(0.76 miles from Summerfest grounds) Newest restaurant on our list. Same owners as Carnevor and same great quality.
414-727-9333
www.umamimoto.com/milwaukee/
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Carnevor
724 North Milwaukee Street
Milwaukee Wisconsin 53202
(0.77 miles from Summerfest grounds) One of Michael Hupy's two favorite restaurants.
1-877-566-7409
milwaukee.com/carnevor-steak-house/
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Mason Street Grill
425 East Mason Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
(0.83 miles from Summerfest grounds)
414-298-3131
www.masonstreetgrill.com/
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Mo’s Steakhouse
720 North Plankinton Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203
(1.02 miles from Summerfest grounds)
414-272-0720
www.mosaplaceforsteaks.com/mke
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The Capital Grille
310 West Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203
(1.14 miles from Summerfest grounds)
414-223-0600
www.thecapitalgrille.com
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Bosley
815 East Brady Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
(1.92 miles from Summerfest grounds) Owned by one of Michael Hupy's law school classmates and his wife. They lived in the Florida Keys for many years and brought some of the cuisine and artwork with them.
414-727-7975
www.bosleyonbrady.com
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The Savoy Room
1962 North Prospect Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
(2.01 miles from Summerfest grounds)
414-270-9933
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Lake Park Bistro
3133 East Newberry Blvd
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53211
(3.58 miles from Summerfest grounds)
414-962-6300
www.lakeparkbistro.com
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Karl Ratzsch’s
320 East Mason Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
(0.87 miles from Summerfest grounds) This great German restaurant has been in business for 104 years. Mention this article from our website and get a free appetizer.
Phone: 414- 276-2720
www.karlratzsch.com
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Casual Downtown Dining On or Near Water Street (Near the Summerfest Grounds)
Bar Louie
1114 North Water Street
Ph: 847-1492
Buca di Beppo
1233 North Van Buren Street
Ph: 224-8672
China Gourmet
117 East Wells Street
Ph: 414-272-1688
Coast- A Zilli Restaurant
931 East Wisconsin Avenue
Ph: 414-727-5555
Edgar’s Calypso
628 North Water Street
Ph: 414-220-9252
Egan’s on Water
1030 North Water Street
Ph: 271-6900
Joey Buona’s
500 North Water Street
Ph: 414-272-8662
John Hawk’s Pub
100 East Wisconsin Avenue
Ph: 414-272-3199
Kil@wat (Inside the Intercontinental Milwaukee Hotel)
139 East Kilbourn Avenue
Ph: 414-291-4793
McGillycuddy’s Bar & Grill
1135 North Water Street
Ph: 414-278-8888
Metro Bar & Café (Inside Hotel Metro)
411 East Mason Street
Ph: 414-225-3270
Michigan Street Diner
220 East Michigan Street
Ph: 414-276-7530
Milwaukee Ale House
233 North Water Street
Ph: 414-226-2337
Milwaukee Waterfront Deli
761 North Water Street
Ph: 414-220-9300
Mo’s Irish Pub
142 W Wisconsin Ave
Ph: 272-0721
Rock Bottom Brewery
740 North Plankinton Street
Ph: 414-276-3030
Rudy’s Mexican Restaurant
1122 North Edison Street
Ph: 223-1122
Sabor
777 North Water Street
Ph: 414-431-3106
Safe House
779 North Front Street (near corner of Wells and Water)
Ph: 271-2007
Sake Tumi
714 North Milwaukee Street
Ph: 414-224-7253
Swinging Door Pub & Grill
219 East Michigan Street
Ph: 414-276-8150
Trocadero
1758 North Water Street
Ph: 414-272-0205
Tutto
1033 North Old World Third Street
Ph: 414-291-5600
Water Street Brewery
1101 North Water Street
Ph: 272-1195
Casual Fare Dining (Third Ward)
Bon Bon Café 140 North Jefferson Street
414-220-1110
“An Eclectic Array of Edibles”
Café Fabrika 240 East Pittsburgh Avenue “Contemporary Serbian” ($15-$29)
414-291-8860
Café La Scala 631 East Chicago Avenue
(inside the Italian Community Center)
414-223-2800
“Pasta, Panini’s & Sandwiches w/Classic Italian Touch” ($10-$19)
Coquette Café 316 North Milwaukee Street
414-291-2655
“French-inspired sandwiches, salads
& entrees”
Fanatics 185 North Jefferson Street
414-220-8336 “Bar & Grill for the Sports
Fanatic”
Milwaukee Ale House 233 North Water Street
414-226-2337 “A Classic Milwaukee Bar/Grill”
Milwaukee’s Public Market 400 North Water Street
414-336-1111
“Fruits, Vegetables, Chocolates, Bakery – This place has it all in a condensed, open air space”
MJ’s 332 North Milwaukee Street
414-765-1168
“Bar & Grill with great outdoor patio” ($4-$12)
Palms Bistro 221 North Broadway Street
414-298-3000
“Salads, Sandwiches & Burgers in Casual
Setting”
Riverfront Pizzeria Bar & Grill 509 East Erie Street
414-277-1800
Standard Pizzas, Bar Food ($6.95-
$13.95)
Rustico 223 North Water Street
414-220-9933
“Casual Pizzeria w/Sandwiches” ($5.95-$17)
Soup’s On! 221 North Water Street
414-283-9244
“Soups, Sandwiches & Salads” ($4-$9)
The Irish Pub 124 North Water Street
414-225-9400
“Irish Pub Fare” ($6-$10)
The Wicked Hop 345 North Broadway Street
414-223-0345
“Pub Food w/a Full Bar” ($12.95-$14.95)
3 Brother’s 184 Broadway
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“Salads, Soups & Sandwiches”
14th Annual Tommy Thompson Reunion Ride Battles the Dragon
Ragdoll, Dave, Scott And Sen. Dave Zien Check Map For Scenic Routes
Posted July 25, 2008
June 8-12, 2008, marked the 14th Annual Tommy Thompson Reunion Ride. The former Governor of Wisconsin and Secretary of Health and Human Services met the group in Cherokee, North Carolina, as the group headed out to tame the Dragon (Tail of the Dragon, Deals Gap). There are 318 turns in 11 miles along this stretch of Hwy.129, mostly in Tennessee with about a mile inside of North Carolina. A true test of riding skill and Tommy and the group did indeed tame the Dragon.
Zachary Edgerton, Texas, And former Governor Tommy Thompson At Deals Gap
As always, since the first Tommy Thompson ride, Hupy and Abraham, S.C. provided the road guard and participant shirts and firm investigator, Tony “Pan” Sanfelipo, filled his annual role as Head Road Captain. This was an exceptional event this year, coordinated by Tony’s wife, Vicki Sanfelipo, and included meals and parties at several local Harley dealerships, a wonderful live play, “Onto these Hills,” about the history of the Cherokee Nation, a visit to the “Wheels Through Time” motorcycle museum (in Pan’s estimation, the best museum of this kind in the country), a tour of the Blue Ridge Parkway and Clingman’s Dome in the Smokey Mountains and the famous Biker Ball at the conclusion of the event, sponsored by Cathy and Jerry Weiner.
The people in North Carolina were very hospitable and the group was joined by several members of BOLT of the Carolinas who were eager to meet other BOLT members on the ride. There were riders from Texas, Florida, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, Illinois, New York and North Carolina on this year’s ride.
Tony And Vicki With Newlyweds, Christina And Stormin Norman
Next year Vicki is considering taking the group to New England to tour New Hampshire and Maine. Wherever the ride ends up it’s sure to be another wonderful experience for everyone who attends. Starting with the ride last year to Iowa, Tommy Thompson agreed to allow proceeds of the ride to be donated to Accident Scene Management. Unlike many other charities, Accident Scene Management, a 501 (c) 3 organization, benefits bikers directly.
Harley-Davidson Museum Opens to Enthusiastic Crowds
Posted July 25, 2008
The much anticipated opening of the Harley-Davidson Museum took place on July 12, 2008. There were refreshments, entertainment and many staff personnel on hand to direct and answer your questions. The entire history of Harley-Davidson and the famous motorcycles were on display, covering the first Serial #1 bike through to the current model year.
Some rare glimpses of Harley-Davidson and some unique applications of their motors were popular, as well as seeing things like the Nova motor, an experimental collaboration between Harley and Porsche Motors to build a water cooled engine.
The Harley’s of the movies and celebrities are also on display. The museum is nirvana to both history buff and trivia nut. Everything you ever wanted to know about these bikes and more is on display.
The museum is located on 6th Street and Canal Street, just south of the downtown area and not far from the lake front, where much of the Harley-Davidson 105th celebration will be taking place. If you didn’t buy your anniversary tickets early, you probably didn’t get in on the museum ticket offer which allows only anniversary ticket holders to visit the museum during the big party in August.
The museum is expected to attract as many as 300,000 visitors annually. For more information on the museum, visit www.harley-davidson.com and click on "museum" in the top menu.
Women In Motion Heart Of Wisconsin Tour
Biker Information Guide, Shawn Demeritt
Women In Motion Road Guards Lead The Heart Of Wisconsin Tour Riders
Through Some Of Wisconsin's Most Scenic Roads
Posted July 25, 2008
The annual fund raising ride for Accident Scene Management for 2008 took approximately 160 participants through |
