Apr/May 08 - Motorcycle Rider News

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Apr/May 08 - Motorcycle Rider News
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April/May ‘08 – V 34
SINGLES ENTERTAINMENT AND MOTORCYCLE RIDER NEWS
HARLEY-DAVIDSON LETTER REFERENCE
The Harley-Davidson Alphabet
By Diana Rowe
At first glance, the sequence of letters and numbers remind me of a
random, double-secret code (not unlike opening up a can of Alphabet
Soup) that only "special" Harley people know. Like what the heck is an
FLH? If I didn't know the code, I wondered, how many others are puzzled or pushed to imbibe simply because they don't feel a part of the
HD Alphabet club?
My mission? To break the code or at least break it down into a less confusing alphabet.
I discovered that Harley model designations aren't a secret code, but a
sequence of letters and numbers, combined in limited ways, to further
describe the model. The sequences can be long or short, but they come
together as a model description of sorts.
The first letter of the model designator reveals the engine series and
may be one of the following:
E, J, K ('50s small twin), F, U, V (Big Twin), D, G, R, W (Small Twin),
X (Sportster), or V (VRSC)
Letters are appended singly or in pairs, as follows:
B (Belt Drive), C (Classic or Custom), D (Dyna Glide), DG (Disk
Glide), E (Electric start), F (Fat Boy (1990-present) or Foot-shift (1972
and prior)), H (High compression), L (Hydra Glide forks), LR (Low
Rider), P (Police), R (Race or Rubber-mount), S (Sport, Springer, or
Standard), SB (Single belt final drive), ST (Softail), T (Touring), WG
(Wide Glide), I (Fuel injection), SE (Screamin' Eagle), U (Ultra)
*Custom Vehicle Operations models can also have a number (2,3,4)
added.
Note that these model designation "rules" aren't set in stone and
apparently broken regularly by the company. That means, just when you
know the alphabet, they might change it into another double-secret code.
Here's a quick glance at the 2008 HD models (all trademarked™ and/or
registered® to Harley-Davidson) and their alphabet designation:
SPORSTER Family's 7 models:
883 = XL 883; 883 LOW = XL883L; 883 CUSTOM = XL883C; 1200
NIGHTSTER = XL1200N; 1200 LOW = XL1200L; 1200 CUSTOM =
XL1200C; 1200 ROADSTER = XL1200R.
DYNA Family's 6 models:
SUPER GLIDE = FXD; SUPER GLIDE CUSTOM - FXDC; STREET
BOB = FXDB; LOW RIDER = FXDL; FAT BOB = FXDF; AND
WIDE GLIDE = FXDWG.
SOFTAIL Family's 8 models:
NIGHT TRAIN = FXSTC; FAT BOY = FLSTF; SOFTAIL DELUXE =
FLSTN; HERITAGE SOFTAIL CLASSIC = FLSTC; SOFTAIL CROSS
BONES = FLSTSB; ROCKER = FXCW; AND ROCKER C = FXCWC.
VRSC Family's 3 models:
V-ROD = VRSCAW; NIGHT ROD = VRSCD; AND NIGHT ROD
SPECIAL = VRSCDX
TOURING Family's 7 models:
ROAD KING = FLHR; ROAD KING CLASSIC = FLHRC; STREET
GLIDE = FLHX; ROAD GLIDE = FLTR; ELECTRA GLIDE
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MOTORCYCLE RIDER NEWS
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Wrigley’s Chicago - A New Sports Bar
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON SERVICE • PARTS • TIRES
Ray Domenico’s
Harley-D
Davidson Service
And Repair Shop
in Broomfield
Specializing in 1984 to 2006
Evo’s & Twincams
When you want more out of riding
than just the Wind in your Face!!
95 in. Big Bore
Kit For Twincams
HOP UP Your Evo
Kits Available
Specials on all Engine
Performance packages
Cams, Big Bore Kits,
Port and Flow Heads,
Carburetor Modifications
and Exhausts
1754 HI-WAY 287
Broomfield Co.
303-438-5700 Office
Directions: 1 block south of Dillon (South of the Overpass)
Black Building with an Orange Strip on the east side of Hi-way 287
This past weekend, I stopped by a new biker bar in town – Wrigley’s
Chicago (formerly Scotty Dawgs). As soon as you walk in, you’ll notice
that it’s the same, yet different, as the bar area is opened up like a
Cheers bar. Bikes lined the parking lot, parallel to Colfax, taking
advantage of the Colorado spring day. The place was packed, especially
the patio where bikers were making sure they took in the sunny day.
Its owners, newlyweds Paula and Skip Perry, are no strangers to the
scene, putting their time in at various joints like Clancy’s, Scotty
Dawgs, Angie’s, and Susie’s. After a brief hiatus of renovations,
Wrigley’s re-opened the end of March. “It was a soft opening,” says coowner Skip, “but we still had 40 people in line when we opened the
doors.”
Skip says, “Bikers are always welcome! Our plans are to expand the
patio around front to take advantage of the gorgeous view of the
foothills. Give the bikers more parking and more places outside to hang
out.”
Wrigley’s will also cater to the Chicago transplants and fans of the
Chicago sports team (like me) airing Chicago games and May’s new
menu will feature Chicago-style dogs, Friday fish fries, and Saturday’s
prime rib. The Grand Opening is Saturday, May 17.
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For Sale - Great Buy
Plenty of Bike Parking
• Monday - Friday •
Free Pool
Karaoke -
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
3 Shuffleboards & 2 Pool Tables
Blind Draw Shuffleboard Tourney
Every Friday at 7p.m.
• Texas Hold ‘em
6 Nights a Week + Saturday 2 p.m.
1996 Cadillac El Dorado, 36K, immaculate condition, fully loaded.
Call Tony Marino, 303-278-4281 or cell 303-909-5267.
Reaching the Lost
Teaching the Found
CHURCH IN THE WIND
“By bikers, for bikers”
Friday Nights at 7:30
in the Chapel at Riverside
2411 Alcott, Denver, Co 80211
P ASTOR G ARY & M RS . D IANA D AVIS
— 2 Big Happy Hours —
9a.m. to Noon - Every day
4p.m. to 7p.m. Mon. Fri
75¢ off Drinks
For more Information Call 720-5533-44822
The Balloon Inn - 6440 Wadsworth
64th & Wadsworth - North East Corner
Plenty of Secure Lighted Parking
Time to get out and have some fun
Shifters Annual Memorial Day
Car and Bike Show - Sun. May 25
• Food • Drink Specials • Awards
• Music • Fun
“KRUZN at Shifters” every Last Saturday of the Month
Bring your Hotrod or Motorcycle & Lets Talk Shop and Drink Some Beer
Daily Happy Hour Special
ALL DAY & NIGHT
We’ve Got it All
Gourmet Beef & Buffalo Burgers
Signature Hot Wings
Homemade Mexican Food
and much, much more
Kitchen Hours 7 Days A Week 11a.m. - 10p.m.
5797 Quebec St. 303-287-9771
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— SEAT HEATERS AVAILABLE —
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11354 w. 13TH AVE. LAKEWOOD CO. 303-238-5404
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The oldest liquor
license in Lakewood
Established
1950
Live Music
Every Friday Night
April 18th..Willy & The Po Boys
April 25th..Michael Hornbuckle
May 2nd..Resonators
May 9..Rocky Mountain Band
May 16th..Live Music
KARAOKE - Thursdays & Saturdays
LIVE JAM - Tuesdays & Sundays
POKER - Mondays
Saturdays & Sundays
$3.50 Mimosa’s — Dbl. Bloody Mary’s & Screwdrivers
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Great American, Mexican
Greek, Italian Food & Pizza
8100 W. Colfax - 303-237-8051
Lakewood
Biker Friendly
8807 W. Colfax
303-238-6627
This Ain’t No Fuckin’ Steak House
Live Music - Fridays
Night Wolf
Join us for NASCAR
& The Colorado Rockies
Pool Table • Smokin’ Patio
2 Big Happy Hours
Karaoke
SUNDAYS
Dubb’s Pub, 5301 So. Broadway, 303-798-6722
ECKS SALOON, 9890 W. Girton Dr. - 303-989-2991
FRONTIER INN, 1195 So. Sheridan - 303-936-9896
Lookin’ Good Lounge, 1st and Sheridan, – 303-934-9884
PARK CENTRE LOUNGE 120th & Pecos - 303-452-8057
Pauz Inn, 4111 Kipling - 303-424-6307
PUTT N’ PUB, 7785 W. Colfax - 303-237-7511
Scores, 1st Ave and Union Lakewood
Rear Inn Lounge, 4991 W. 80th Ave., –303-426-4500
Sweetwater Station, 9975 Wadsworth Pkwy. – 303-420-1004
MONDAY
Dubb’s Pub, 5301 So. Broadway, 303-798-6722
Ecks Saloon, 9890 W. Girton Dr. - 303-989-2991
FRONTIER INN, 1195 So. Sheridan - 303-936-9896
Iliff Park Saloon – 2300 So. Chambers – 303-696-1404
PARK CENTRE LOUNGE 120th & Pecos - 303-452-8057
Rear Inn Lounge, 4991 W. 80th Ave., – 303-426-4500
TUESDAY
Dubb’s Pub, 5301 So. Broadway, 303-798-6722
FRONTIER INN, 1195 So. Sheridan - 303-936-9896
HICCUPS, 7980 N. Sheridan, 303-429-9523 - Contests
HICCUPS II, 10250 Ura Lane, 303-466-1829
Greenfields – 3355 So. Yarrow – 303-989-9820
Lookin’ Good Lounge, 1st and Sheridan, – 303-934-9884
PARK CENTRE LOUNGE 120th & Pecos - 303-452-8087
REAR INN LOUNGE, 4991 W. 80th Ave., – 303-426-4500
ROADHOUSE, - 2035 Sheridan , 303-980-5614
Sports Inn, 3880 So. Lowell, - 303-789-3134
Sweetwater Station – 9975 Wadsworth Pkwy. – 303-420-1004
WEDNESDAY
Dubb’s Pub, 5301 So. Broadway, 303-798-6722
Araps, 3866 So. Broadway - 303-761-7823
Bushwacker’s, 1967 So. Broadway — 303-722-0280
FRONTIER INN, 1195 So. Sheridan - 303-936-9896
In The Zone, 15600 W. 44th - 303-279-3888
Lakewood Grill — 8100 W Colfax Ave, - 303-237-8051
Lookin’ Good Lounge, 1st and Sheridan, – 303-934-9884
Park Centre Lounge 120th & Pecos - 303-452-8087
REAR INN LOUNGE, 4991 W. 80th Ave., – 303-426-4500
Roosters - 4381 W. 120th Ave. - 303-465-2070
Sam’s, 10051 I-70 Frontage Rd North - 303-456-0257
THURSDAY
Dubb’s Pub, 5301 So. Broadway, 303-798-6722
Endzone, 455 Havana St. - 303-364-6855
FRONTIER INN, 1195 So. Sheridan - 303-936-9896
HICCUPS, 7980 N. Sheridan, 303-429-9523
HICCUPS II, 10250 Ura Lane, 303-466-1829
Lakewood Grill — 8100 W Colfax Ave, - 303-237-8051
Lookin’ Good Lounge, 1st and Sheridan, – 303-303-403-0227
PARK CENTRE LOUNGE 120th & Pecos - 303-452-8087
PUTT N’ PUB, 7785 W. Colfax - 303-237-7511
REAR INN LOUNGE, 4991 W. 80th Ave., – 303-426-4500
ROADHOUSE, - 2035 Sheridan , 303-980-5614
Roosters - 4381 W. 120th Ave. - 303-465-2070
VIKING BAR, 4888 W. Colfax
FRIDAY
Bumpers, 135 Nickel St. Broomfield — 303-469-5865
FRONTIER INN, 1195 So. Sheridan - 303-936-9896
JAKE’S ROADHOUSE, 5980 Lamar St. Arvada, 303-424-7266
Lookin’ Good Lounge, 1st and Sheridan, – 303-934-9884
PARK CENTRE LOUNGE 120th & Pecos - 303-452-8057
SAMS, 10051 I-70 Frontage Rd North - 303-456-0257
Sharks Saloon & Grill, 11475 W. Colfax - 303-239-8859
Susie Bar & Grill, Hwy 40 & Heritage Rd. - 303-278-9000
TAIL FEATHERS, Hwy 85 & 120th - 303-286-1475
SATURDAY
Dubb’s Pub, 5301 So. Broadway, 303-798-6722
ARAPS, 3866 So. Broadway - 761- 7823
FRONTIER INN, 1195 So. Sheridan - 303-936-9896
ENDZONE, 455 Havana St. - 303-364-6855
JAKE’S ROADHOUSE, 5980 Lamar St. Arvada, 303-424-7266
Lakewood Grill — 8100 W Colfax Ave, - 303-237-8051
Lookin’ Good Lounge, 1st and Sheridan, – 303-934-9884
PARK CENTRE LOUNGE 120th & Pecos - 303-452-8057
Sharks Saloon & Grill, 11475 W. Colfax - 303-239-8859
Tail Feathers - 120th & Hwy. 85 - 303-286-1475
THE RANCH, 19423 N. Turkey Creek Morrison 303-697-4118
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This Restaurant is FOR SALE
11475 W. Colfax 303-239-8859
Everyday
FOOD SPECIALS
$3
50
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
16 OZ. DRAWS
1
$ 50
EVERYDAY ALL DAY
Every Sunday
$3 Huevos Ranchero’s
FREE MENUDO
50
Tuesdays & Thursdays
50¢
Tacos, Tostadas
& Enchilada
Saturday April 19th
Poker Run
to Benefit Mean Street Ministry
$10 a Hand • 50/50 • High & Low Hand
All Modes of Transportion Welcome
Ride starts at Guido’s Nickel
Sign up 11a.m. – Last bike out Noon
— Stops —
Guido’s Nickel • Jammin Joes
• Wrigley’s • Spurs • Front Range
Last Card Sharks last card in @ 5p.m.
—Free Food After The Run—
Visit our Sister Bar
Monday - Friday
7-10a.m. - 4-7p.m.
Draws 16oz. $1.50
We Play Horseshoe Here
We Are Unbeatable - Try Us!!!!
We Amaze Ourselves
Coming Soon
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Enjoy our
Smoking & Drinking Patio
— $1.50 Draws —
All day — Everyday
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ROCK ‘n’ ROLL
BRICKHOUSE– 9262 W. 58th Ave. – 303-421-2986
Live Rock n’ Roll 7 Days a Week;
BRUNO’S SALOON - 8501 E. Colfax - 303-377-0200
Live Rock Friday & Saturday Nights
BUSHWACKERS - I1967 So. Broadway - 303- 722-280
Wed. Night Open Stage with the Trouble Brothers CLASSIC’S ROADHOUSE - 215 Main St. - 303-772-1744
Live Music Friday Nights —
CROSSROADS - 400 SO. Boulder Rd. - 303-926-4254
Live Music every other Friday nightECK'S SALOON – 9890 W. Girton Dr. – 303-989-2991
Open Rock Jam every Monday - Original music on Tuesday,
Wednesday thru Saturday EFFIN’S BAR & GRILL - 5686 Pecos - 303-455-0303
Stop in and meet the new owners
For Sale
33295 Highway 6, Idaho Springs, CO
Call (303) 567-4113
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GOLDEN CUE – 11964 N. Washington – 303-452-9550
Live Music Friday and Saturday nights
HIC CUPS 1 7980 N. Sheridan – 303-429–9523
Live Music -April 18 - 19 Chase N The Dream; 25 - 26 11th
Hour; May 2 - 3 Fredi & The Soul Shaker; 9 - 10 Lucky
Dawgs; 16 - 17 I-69.
HIC CUPS II - 10250 Ura Lane – 303-466-1829
Live Music - April 18 - 19 Steele; 25 - 26 Rebound; May 2 - 3
80’s Alive; 9 - 10 Five13; 16 - 17 Steve Thomas Band.
HICC UPS lll – Boulder Turnpike & Pecos –
Live Music April 18 - 19 Boogie Machine; 25 - 26 Five 13; May
2 - 3 Wish Doctor; 9 - 10 Chase N The Dream; 16 - 17 God’s
Day Off.
ILIFF PARK SALOON 2300 So. Chambers 303-696-1404
Live music Thursday thru Saturday.
IN THE ZONE - 15600 W. 44th Golden - 303 279-3888
Live Music Every Saturday Night April 26 Brethren Fast;
May 3 Four Play; 10 Steele; 17 Money Shot; 31 Brethren
Fast.
JAKE’S ROADHOUSE - 5980 Lamar St. - 303-424-7260
Live music on Sundays 2 - 6 p.m. April 15 Cyclon; 20
Rasputin; 26 - Joseph Barton Band; 27 Serious Bisnezz and
the Lodo Horns; May 3 Tubeworks; 4 David Booker Band;
10 Curtis James Band; 11Squeezers.
JAMMIN JOES -70 & Kipling - 303-428-4597
Live Music Friday & Saturday Nights
PUTT N’ PUB - 7785 w. Colfax - 303-237-7511
Live Music Friday nights
REAR INN LOUNGE – 4991 W. 80th Ave. – 303-426-4500
Fridays & Saturdays - Live Music -Dec. 21 - 22 Night Shift; 28 29 & 31 Sonic Horizon;
ROADHOUSE BAR AND GRILL - 2035 So. Sheridan - 303980-5614 Live Music Friday & Saturday Night ;
If You Drink
Drink Responsible
Patrick this means you
SWEETWATER – 9975 Wadsworth Pkwy. – 303-420-1004
Live Music Friday and Saturday. April 18 - 19 11th Hour; 25 26 Brian Hornbuckle; May 2 -3 Money Shots; 9 - 10 Toast
Box; 16 - 17 Wild Hare.
THE RANCH, 19423 N. Turkey Creek Morrison 303-697-4118
Live Music Every Friday Night May 9 Bag Lady Sue.
Got Bike Maintenance?
By Diana Rowe
When I got my first car, my dad (a longtime mechanic) told me the only way to learn
how to fix things was to do it. So he made me
change all four tires on my big Ford Galaxy
clunker and rotate them. After that sweaty
maintenance tip, he then taught me how to
change the oil, air filter, refill the windshield
fluid, and the list goes on and on. As much as
I hated it at that time, I can't thank him enough
for teaching me how to take care of my own
vehicle. But I still don't know basic maintenance on my bike.
Sun Harley-Davidson rides to the rescue
with their New Owners' Clinic. Join Gary
Williams and his crew on the 1st and 3rd
Saturday of every month at 10:30 am to learn
basic maintenance techniques to keep your
bike running and looking its best all year long.
Everyone's invited, whether new to the sport or
riding for years. Sun H-D will even buy the
coffee and doughnuts.
Dates coming up: April 19, May 3, and May
17.
Sun Harley-Davidson, 8858 N. Pearl Street,
Thornton, CO 303-287-7567
“BEST ON
BROADWAY”
The Owner
We Are a
Motorcycle Friendly Bar
Daily Specials
Fri. & Sat. - Karaoke Tues. & Thurs. 7p.m.
Texas Hold 'en Poker
- Fri. & Sat. 1p.m
- Texas Hold 'en Poker
We Show all Sporting Events
Colorado Rockie’s
Av’s • Nugget’s
Happy Hour 4 - 7 p.m.
Mon. - Fri $1.50 Draws
• Pool Tables • 5 Dart Boards
3866 So. Broadway 761-7823
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Benefit Dinner and Dance For
Tiffaine Casados
On October 31, 2007 Tiffaaine Casados was an innocent victim of a
drive by shooting in Downtown Denver. She was hit under her rib
cage on the right side of her body; the bullet traveled completely
through her spinal cord and is lodged in the muscle to the left of her
spine and will remain for life. As a result of her injury, she is paralyzed and will be dependant on medications; and her wheelchair for the
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rest of her life.
Many changes/additions have had to be made to make it possible for
her to return home such as, shower bars in the tub; a special shower chair
installed in the tub; hand bars around the toilet; a front deck and wheelchair ramp at the entrance to the house; widened doorways to the bathroom. Installation of washer/dryer hooks ups upstairs in our home; front
loading washer and dryer; stove
Saturday April 19, 2008
with knobs in front; remodel of
Time: 2-10 PM
entire kitchen to allow her
Benefit Dance/Dinner For
access to cabinets, dishes, food,
Tiffaine Casados
etc.; One wall has to be knocked
out to put in a second
Daughter of
doorway/exit from the house;
Julie L. Baca & Steve Lepore
new fridge side by side to allow
American Legion Hall
her to be able to get food out
5421 E. 71st Ave. Commerce
fridge; rails in bath tub; some
City Co.
electrical work; new back
Price: $10 Ages 17 up / $5 Under
door/frame; finishing garage;
hand gears on her car.
16 / Under 5 is Free
Tiffaine is a vibrant, active
includes food, dancing
young lady with many dreams
and cash bar.
and aspirations; she is full of life
and loved being independent. She was a straight "A" student in her senior year of high school; she worked at Rave at the Westminster Mall for
over a year; she was planning to attend college next year, and follow her
dreams of becoming a singer; many of her dreams are put on hold or just
simply forgotten due to her life altering injury.
Please help us in our efforts we will be accepting cash donations and
items to be raffled. Please join us in April 19th
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SERVING METRO DENVER
FO R
THOSE WHO ENJOY
E
VENTS FOR APRIL AND MAY
18-20 - MRF Beast of the East Biker's Rights Conference, Peabody, MA 303/204-6939
19 - Fly-In Wheels MC Annual Spring Party Denver, CO 720/935-1942
19 - High Country HD Spring Fling 303/833-6777
19 - Redhill Motorcycle Werx Spring Open House, Lyons, CO 303/823-6363
19 - Poker Run - Guido’s Nickel sign up 11a.m. — 9500 W. Colfax - Free food after the run.
19 - BACA Child Abuse Awareness Ride, Veteran's Park, Canon City Co 719/269-1379
19 - Sons of Silence MC Colorado Springs Fallen Brothers Run sonsofsilencemc@AOL.COM
19 - 20 - MH HOG Glenwood Springs Overnighter 303/340-4982
19 - 20 - Tombstone Hawg Wild Dayz, Tombstone, AZ 520/457-2374
19 - 22 - AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days West - Sonoma, CA 614/856-1900 ext 1227
20 - Confederation of Clubs Annual Spring Biker Games Run 720/318-4167 or 720/635-2897
20 - CCT HOG Gears & Cogs Ride 303/432-1464 or 303/287-7567
23 - 26 - Laughlin River Run, Laughlin, NV 800/357_8223 - 714/694-2800
24 - 26 - AMCA Show & Swap, Oley, PA 800/782-2622 www.antiquemotorcycle.org
26 - Sun Harley-Davidson/Buell 36th Anniversary Celebration, Thornton, CO 303/287-7567
26 - Ride for a Cure 3rd Ann'l Benefit @ Pro-Bass Shops, 7970 Northfield Blvd, Denve
303/522-6525
26 - DCHOG Metro Poker Run 303/238-0425
26 - RM HOG Surprize Ride 303/703-2885
R I D I N G M O TO R C Y C L E S
26 - HC HOG Garage Sale 303/833-6777
27 - CCT HOG Brown Bagger Run 303/432-1464 or 303/287-7567
27 - MH HOG Spring & New Members Ride 303/340-4982
27 - JWP Swap Meet, Twin Drive In, KC, MO 816/228-5811 www.jwswapmeet.com
30 - DCHOG LOH Dinner Ride 303/238-0425
May 2008
1-3 - HOG Arizona State Rally, Tucson, AZ 800/258-2464 or 602/955-2658
3 - Susie's Bar & Grill Kentucky Derby Best Hat & Julep Party Golden, CO 303/278-9000
3 - CMA Run for the Son Charity Ride, Colorado Contact 303/659-4363 or 970/356-1294
3 - Spring Breakout Run 2006, Colorado United Riders Assoc. 303/295-9329
3 - MH HOG Mike's Ride 303/340-4982
3 - DCHOG Foothills Poker Run 303/238-0425
3 - ABATE D-10 Blessing of the Bikes Poker Run, Sedalia, CO 303/690-8805
3 - ABATE D-1 Sand Hills Poker Run, Ft. Morgan, CO 970/542-0902
3 - Fly-In Wheels MC 6th Annual Spring Poker Run, Monte Vista CO 720/935-1492
3 - The Shop Kustom Car/Motorcycle & Surf Event, Ventura, CA 805/650-6777
3 - Concourse de Elegance M/C Show, Half Moon Bay, CA www.legendofthemotorcycle.com
3 - 4 - Annual Blossom Festival, Canon City, CO
4 - All Trades 11th Annual Poker Run, In Memory of WD 303/922-1592
4 - DC HOG LOH Biker Babe Breakfast Run 303/238-0425
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Susie’s Bar & Grill 5th Annual Easter Egg Hop
Photo By Phat Ratt Photography
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SINGLES ENTERTAINMENT AND MOTORCYCLE RIDER NEWS
Carla is leaving West Colfax
Carla has spent the
last 17 years tending bar on West
Colfax
Carla was a bartender at Whiskey
Bill’s for 13 years.
After leaving
Whiskey Bill’s she
spent 4 years at the
Lakewood Grill.
She has decided to take her skills to the air. She will be hosting on
one of the major airlines. We will all miss her.
Thirsty’s
Rhonda, owner of Thirsty’s on 104th,
(Center) celebrates her birthday with about
200 of her closest friends.
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News from Milwaukee's
HOG Heaven
Harley-Davidson reported that 2007 was "a lot like that motorcycle trip
you take in early summer in the mountains - the one where the forecast
is for blue skies and dry roads and, all of a sudden at 9,500 feet of elevation you find yourself in the middle of a snowstorm." (Sounds like
our Colorado Rockies to me!) This is the preface to their report that last
year their net revenue decreased 1.3 percent, and net income dropped
1.05 percent. Here are the details for number crunchers: 2007 revenue
$5.73 billion compared to 2006 revenue $5.80 billion.
H-D dealers sold 337,774 new Harley-Davidson motorcycles worldwide in 2007, compared to 343,981 in 2006 and 317,169 in 2005.
However, the H-D report does acknowledge that their decision to reduce
fourth-quarter motorcycle shipments might have impacted that number.
Worldwide sales of H-D motorcycles declined .8% in 2007, with international sales helping to bridge the U.S. shortage.
Reaching the Lost
Teaching the Found
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LUNCH & DINNER
GREAT PRICES
Daily Drink Specials
WEDNESDAYS
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3 for $ 12 - 5 for $20
THURSDAYS
7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
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Poker -Texas Hold ‘em
Mondays 2 p.m.
Saturdays 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.
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Sunday
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4 - North Metro Church 7th Biker Blessing 12505 Colorado Blvd Thornton, CO
303/452-6251
4 - RM HOG Play the Game Day 303/703-2885
4 - CCT HOG LOH Sun HD Employee Appreciation Ride 303/432-1464 or
303/287-7567
4 - Valiants MC Sunday B-B-Q @ Club House, 4300 York, Denver, CO 720/318-4167
4 - ABATE D-1 4th Annual Sand Hills Poker Run, Ft. Morgan, CO 970/542-0902
4 - JWP Swap Meet, Admiral Twin Drive In, Tulsa, OK 816/228-5811
www.jwswapmeet.com
8 - 10 - COC & NCOM National Convention, Houston, TX 800/531-2424 or
303/318-4167
10 - HC HOG Pawney Buttes Ride 303/833-6777
10 - Susie's Bar & Grill Mother's Brag Photo Discount Party Golden, CO
303/278-9000
10 - Sun H-D Mother's Day Breakfast & Parade, Thornton, CO 303/287-7567
11 - Mother's Day
11 - IPE / Easter Seals Annual Mothers Day Poker Run 720/685-1918 or 303/233-1666
11 - DC HOG Loveland Hooter's Run 303/238-0425
12 - 17 - Myrtle Beach Bike Rally, Myrtle Beach, SC 800/200-4557
14 - 17 - Aspencash Motorcycle Rally, Ruidoso, NM www.motorcyclerally.com
800/452-8045
16 - Run for the Wall, Viet Nam War Memorial Run to DC, Angel Fire, NM
303/467-3424
17 - Susie's Bar & Grill Golden Scrap Meet & Party, Golden, CO 303-278-9000
17 - Combat Vets Assoc. Open Range Run 303/770/9496 or Fax 303/770-9497
17 - Benefit Run @ Grogan's Pub, 2101 E Coronado Pkwy, Thornton
17 - Eazin Thunder MC Annual Shoot-Out 303/916-6381
17 - Franktown Scooter's 6th Annual Angel Tree Benefit Run, Franktown, CO
303/356-8994
17 - High Country H-D/Buell Birthday Party 303/833-6777
17 - Redhill Motorcycle Werx Pancake Breakfast & Spring Sale, Lyons, CO
303/823-6363
17 - Pikes Peak 2nd Custom & Classic Show & Shine, COSprgs 719/487-8005
www.propromotions.com
17 - Run for the Wall, Viet Nam War Memorial Run to DC, Limon, CO 303/467-3424
17 - ABATE D-11 Annual Springer Poker Run, Buena Vista, CO 719/395-0360
18 - B.A.D. Run (Bikers Against Diabetes) Aurora Eagles, 9am 1151 S. Galena
303/627-9734
18 - Frank's Ride for Children, Longmont 303/808-6138
18 - JWP Swap Meet, Twin Drive In, KC, MO 816/228-5811 www.jwswapmeet.com
18 - Run for the Wall, Salina, KS 303/467-3424
22 - 24 - Branson 7th Annual Motorcycle Rally, Branson, MO 800.342.6230
23 - 25 - Fallen Brothers Memorial Day Rally, Salida, CO 719/ 275-5292
23 - 25 - HOG Nebraska State Rally, Fremont, NE 402/564-5498 or 800/258-2464
23 - 26 - West Coast Thunder Rally VIII, Riverside, CA 800/200-4557
23 - Red River, New Mexico - Memorial Run & Rally
24 - DC HOG Garden of the Gods Ride 303/238-0425
24 - 25 - Swords of Justice MC Annual Camp out
25 - Realities for Children 4th Ann'l Joker's Wild Poker Run, Milliken, CO 970/484-9090
25 - Rolling Thunder Parade, Washington, DC - Don 303/514-7916
26 - Memorial Day
29 - MH HOG Night Ride 303/340-4982
RIDE The HIGH-END Motorcycle Wave
By Diana Rowe
Our economy might be bottoming out, but the wave of the high-end motorcycles is riding high. Manufacturers are rolling out the red carpet introducing
powerful, opulent, feature-laden scooters at prices that resemble full-size,
four-wheeled vehicles. Several motorcycles that went on sale this spring cost
between $15,000 and $40,000.
The average price of bikes has risen like a hot summer day in Phoenix over
the past few years. Last year it reached $12,304, compared to $11,480 in
2002. This increase arrives on the wheels of declining U.S. motorcycle sales,
dipping 7.7% to about 1.1 million in 2007.
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STANDARD = FLHT; ELECTRA GLIDE CLASSIC = FLHTC; AND ULTRA
CLASSIC ELECTRA GLIDE = FLHTCU.
Now I know that the designation for my new Harley Softail Cross Bones is: FLSTB,
and the alphabet stands for: F (Big Twin) L (Hydra Glide forks) (or FL is also known
to stand for the F with more power…) ST (Softail) B (belt drive).
Still confused? You're probably not alone. While all these letters might not make
much sense to the average Harley rider, they help a lot in the parts department - especially when prefaced by a year.
CR- Cafe racer style, with bikini fairing.
LT- Touring, with bigger tank, thicker seat, and hard bags.
The first letter of the model designator reveals the engine series:
G - Servicar three wheeler, 1932 to 1972
E - Overhead valve 61 cubic inch "big twin" (Engine/trans separated)
F - Overhead valve 74,80 or 88 cubic inch "big twin"
FL - 80 to 88 cubic inches and a fat front tire.
K - Side valve 45 and 55 cubic inch sports bike that replaced the WL in 1953 and was
replaced by the Sportster in 1957. It had many design features that were carried over
to the Sportster.
U - Side valve 74 or 80 cubic inch "big twin"
V - Side valve 74 cubic inch made prior to 1936
W - Side valve 45 cubic inch made 1934 to 1952
X - Sports and special construction. Applied to 1918-1922 opposed twin
Sport, 1944 military opposed twin, and 1957 to present Sportster.
The second letter of the model designator reveals the Front end (except
sportsters)
X - Narrow tire and sport forks.
L - Wide front tire and Hydra-Glide front forks.
(FX originally meant "Factory Expirimantal" The first one was the Super
Glide FX)
The third letter of the model designator reveals the frame style:
D - "Dyna" frame (with the rubber mounted motor)
HT - "Highway Touring" frame
ST - "Softail®" frame
The next letter(s) indicates the model bike within the frame family:
A - Military (Army) version (except GA, Servicar without tow bar)
B - Battery start (early models), Belt drive (early 80's) Black
paint.(1995-6 model, the Bad Boy)
C - Classic, Competition, Custom, various others meanings.
D - Dyna, the newest frame and engine mount design.
DG - Disc Glide
E - Electric start
F - Foot shift (when the standard was hand-shift) and now "Fat Boy®"
H - varied between High performance and Heavy duty.
I - Signifies Fuel Injection.
L - Big fat front tire
LR- Low Rider (though many Low Riders don't include LR in the model ID)
N - Nostalgia
P - Police version
R - Rubber mounted engine (some models) racing version (other models)
ST- Soft Tail, Softail®l
S - Springer
S - (without following T) Sports version
T - Touring
WG - Wide Glide
X - Sportster or sportster-type front end and Skinny front tire.
Horoscope
Aries (March 21-April 19).
Adventurous month. Do you feel like having an
adventure? You're more likely to have an adventure when you go on a short journey. No need to
go very far, just someplace you've wanted to go
before, yet never been. This is also a good month
to surprise a close friend with news, a small gift,
or a long ride
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22).
People power. To feel your best, spend more time
socializing with others. Attending a poker run
would fit the bill perfectly! But that's not the only
solution. You can also go to any crowded public
bar where you can mingle with lots of people.
This is also a great month to go to a popular benefit run or a night of karaoke.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).
Relationship elevator is going up. You'll want to
spend more time with someone you find special.
The stage is set for your relationships to improve
and mature. If possible, try planning something
unique with that someone special. And don't let
outside influences interrupt your time and your
riding together
Taurus (April 20-May 20).
Different strokes for different folks. This month,
the beliefs of people around you will differ from
yours. Rather than clash with all of them, listen
respectfully to their opinions. Then only if
absolutely necessary, try explaining your position.
Great day to expose yourself to other points of
view.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).
Out in front. This month your leadership skills are
stronger than usual -- so much so that you should
put yourself into situations where you can take a
greater leadership role. You'll find you're especially effective when you get out in front and lead
others by example. This is also a great time to
invite friends to join you for a ride through the
Rockies.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).
Better shape. Great Month to focus on bettering
your health. Your health and physical well-being
are in stronger focus. To help achieve the best
results, try to focus mostly on eating healthy
foods, and on getting enough rest for your body to
rebuild its natural defenses. Take time out for
yourself.
Gemini (May 21-June 21).
Shiny happy person. This month, your individuality will really shine. For the best month possible,
try showing off the qualities that make you different and unique. That could involve wearing your
favorite leathers, enjoying a small trip, sharing
your hobbies and collections, or even telling others your most unique desires.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22).
Make up your mind! Spending too long making
decisions won't benefit you. In fact, it could cause
you some unnecessary grief. That's because you'll
tend to overanalyze your options. The simple solution to this problem is to make decisions more
quickly, especially on unimportant matters. Ride
safe!
Cancer (June 22-July 22).
Take time for both. The next four weeks, you'll
have dual needs. On one hand, you'll want to take
part in social activities. At the same time, you'll
need some time alone to ride. Fortunately, you can
and should do both! Plan time with others, and
also try to find some place quiet where you can
spend a joyful ride alone.
Scorpio (Sept. 23-Oct. 22).
Can you avoid money? You may want to try!
That's because today your judgment regarding the
use of money is at below normal levels. Try putting off any major purchases or investments. You'll
also want to avoid advising others how to spend
their money. Next month things will be back to
normal.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).
The language of love. Romance is a much greater
possibility! So what can you do to improve your
chances? You needn't say a word. That's because
your nonverbal signals are the key to improving
your chances of making a love connection. When
meeting people, let your eyes and smile express
your true intentions. Invite a companion for a ride.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20).
Back to the simple things. Simplicity is your key
to having the most successful and satisfying
month. That means you'll want to avoid situations
that seem overly complex. Instead, choose to do
things in the simplest manner possible. It's also a
great month to focus your time on favorite places
to ride, activities and people.
people.
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Around Town
Ever wanted to get to know your bartender or cocktail waitress? Here is
your chance to meet some of the people on the other side of the bar.
Join us each month as we travel to different bars around town.
LIL’S PLACE — 7575 NO. BROADWAY
12TH MAN SPORTS BAR — 135 NICKEL ST.
There is always a big smile on this pretty blonde. Dawn will put a
smile on your face no matter what is bothering you. She enjoys
Bud Light or Duck Farts. She spends her spare time playing softball or shooting pool.
Lee works part-time bartending, and the rest of his time is spent
as a volunteer fireman. When the day is all done, he enjoys Rock
& Rap music and a good shot of Jameson.
THE BALLON INN - 6440 WADSWORTH BLVD
LAKEWOOD BAR & GRILL — 8100 W. COLFAX
Juanita isn't much of a drinker. She loves her coffee but that
doesn't stop her from having a good time while she's working. She
listens to anything that gets her hips moving. "I like to work here
because I have the best boss you could ever ask for."
Here are a couple of laides that will make sure you have a good time.
Kimmy likes Rumple & Miller Chill and New Age Music. We met
Mayette when she worked at Andolini's. She likes Bud Light or Bacardi
O, and she loves to travel and go to concerts.
ZOOSTERS — 300 NICKEL ST. - BROOMFIELD
TAIL FEATHERS - 120TH & HWY. 85
Dawn is no stranger to the bar business. She worked at
Kendra enjoys her job, although she only works one night a week, Cheerleaders for 5 years, Brewskis for 5, and Hic cups for 5. You
Mondays. "The money is good, and I like my customers," she says. might say 5 is her lucky number. Her favorite drink is the new
She also enjoys cold beer and country music
Budweiser product: Landshark, which she says tastes like a
Corona, with out the skunky smell.
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