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You're reading issue number 5 right now. Thank you for your participation. Whether you're sitting on the crapper, in your truck on lunch break, or kicked back in the 'ol easy chair, we hope you enjoy what we've got for ya this month. Great stories for those that like reading, and great photos for those that like looking at pictures. We like to take care of everyone around here. Also, don't skip over those ads, sucker! Be sure to check out the stuff our advertisers have to offer, it might be something you need!

Once you've read this issue 3 times cover to cover, once backwards, and once upside down, you can put it aside and go ride your motorcycle. After all, it's finally summer. Take the tarp off the bike, change the oil, and fill up those tires with summer air. While you're busy riding the hell out of your bike, we'll keep working behind the scenes here at Gasoline Magazine. We'll keep you up to date on the "whos" and "whats" around the motorcycle industry this summer. That's our job. We'll write it, you read it.

Be sure to find us this summer at local events and grab a ticket for our Hog Wild for a Cure raffle. We are raffling off a 2010 Harley-Davidson Sportster along with many other great prizes. We'll also have a bunch of other crap to give away, so stop and see us. Everyone loves free stuff. Speaking of free, we've also got some old back issues to get rid of. If you've already got 12 of each, don't be afraid to grab a few more. They work well to catch oil drips under your bike, or to line the bottom of your parakeet cage with. If nothing else, just stop and give us your two cents about what we're doing with the magazine. We like meeting our readers.

We'd also like to take a moment to remember Dennis Hopper, who recently passed away after a long battle with cancer. Hopper was probably best known for his 1969 film Easy Rider, which can easily be called one of the most influential films of all time, not only for the biker community, but for filmmaking in general. Ride on Dennis.


Jack Daniels Single Barrel Whiskey

While sitting around this summer swapping stories with your buddies and talking about the new chrome you placed on you hog, pop open a bottle of Jack Daniels Single Barrel. Single Barrel goes down nice and smooth whether you are sipping it on the rocks, mixing it with a little water or Coke, or chugging it straight out of the bottle while doing a burnout. Single barrel has a slightly higher alcohol content than regular Jack and tastes a little more oaky to us. It also comes with a little higher price tag. We make our friends buy ours, so it's not a big deal. Go to your local liquor store and grab a bottle today! Remember, supportyour local businesses.

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Working on your motorcycle? Check out Craftsman's Motorcycle/ATV Jack. We picked up this useful jack at our

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local Sears and it has been a great investment to the company from day one. The Craftsman lift has a large, fixed handle for maneuvering the lift, a foot pedal for "pumping" the lift to raise it, and another foot pedal for lowering. The top of the jack is padded to help prevent scratching the bike. The rear wheels will rotate so you can steer the lift and it is equipped with locks and outriggers for when you want it to stay put. There are four tie-down loops welded on the jack and it comes with two straps to keep your bike securely attached. The suggested retail price is

$120.00 but if you keep an eye out, you can usually pick one up for $89.00-$99.00. It's a great product that we recommend adding to your garage.

Dyna Beads

Our local dealership had us come in right away when they started to install DynaBeads

into their motorcycles. After first hearing about Dyna Beads I was a little skeptical, but after seeing how it's done and how easily it works, I feel it’s a product that needs to be shown to our readers. Dyna Beads are small ceramic spheres, high in density and perfectly smooth, that travel inside the tire to locate themselves opposite

Here at Gasoline we always look for products that our viewers would love to get their hands on. All products are hand-picked by the staff here at Gasoline, so if it’s in the magazine it has to be cool. If you have products you think should be in here, contact us and let us know.


heavy points to eliminate out-of-balance motion. Dyna Beads dynamically balance tires on the move, resulting in a smoother ride, and one that lasts the life of the tire. Dyna Beads eliminate the need for spoke or stick-on weights applied to those beautiful alloys. They can be used with tubes or tubeless tires, and work for scooters as well. Check out www.dynabeads.com or stop in at Open Road Honda in Mandan, North Dakota. They're our local dealer that features this great new product. They offer the service to any make and model of motorcycle.

Nash Motorcycles Sporty Sack

The way the economy is lately, everyone is looking to save their pennies. What's one of the hottest selling and most affordable bikes one the market? The Harley-Davidson Sportster. The guys at Nash Motorcycles took notice of this fact and have created a cool little saddle bag for your Sportster. While maybe not everyone's cup of tea, it’s nice to have a somewhere to store tools, your paperwork, a small jacket, or whatever it may be. The Sporty Sack can be mounted a couple different ways and is a universal fit to any Sportster. Nash Motorcycles sent one out to the shop and we slapped it on a Sportster to check the fit. The Sporty Sack isn't super bulky looking like most saddle bags and adds a unique look to the bike. It was a snap to put on, and to take back off it's just as simple. Check out the different styles and colors at www.nashmotorcycle.com

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Bikers gave the proposed North Dakota POW/MIA monument a financial shot in the arm, Saturday May 15. More than 140 motorcycles and nearly 170 people paid to join the annual Second Brigade Motorcycle Club Armed Forces Day ride. Blessed with perfect riding weather, riders left The Shop in Bismarck, headed to Washburn, Mercer, Wilton and then to Lucky’s Bar in Bismarck for a silent auction and more fund-raising. The money raised will support the POW/MIA monument to be built at Veterans Cemetery south of Mandan.


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Some of us are so used to riding the streets and highways of North Dakota that we never think about the simple state motorcycle laws that all riders should know. It's also a good idea for out-of-state riders who might be passing through our state to become familiar with the local laws. Let's go over a few of the more commonly questioned laws here in ND, shall we?

As a rider, the first law that might cross your mind (no pun intended), is the helmet law. This is a law that people will argue back and forth just like seat belt laws. A whole string of Pros and Cons can be had for each of them. Currently, in North Dakota, it's your choice. Wearing a helmet is not enforced by law, unless the rider is under 18 years old. The next law that we want to discuss is that of having mirrors on your motorcycle. Here at Gasoline we like our motorcycle looking slick and sometimes having mirrors that stick up 4 inches from the handlebars can break the clean look of the motorcycle. So we'll just rip those suckers off, right? Wrong! In North Dakota, the law states that you need to have at least one mirror on your motorcycle. Hey, that mirror might come in handy anyway to check our teeth for bugs before we smooch the wifey.

Speaking of making modifications to your motorcycle, another thing we like on our bikes are loud pipes. Really loud. So get the hacksaw, let's cut those mufflers off too! We don't need them, right? Let's ask Johnny Law. "Sorry you dang biker hippie, here in ND you need mufflers. Cutouts and bypasses are prohibited." Crap.

Well what the heck CAN we clean off our custom bike? Turn signals! Really? Yes. Having actual turn signals on your motorcycle is not required in ND. While keeping the blinkers on your bike may be the safer option, old fashioned hand signals are all that's required by law. You probably learned these common hand signals when you were just a kid popping wheelies on your Schwinn Stingray. Always be cautious though as fellow motorists may not know exactly what the hand signals mean.

So, unless you like paying fines, become familiar with the laws and the things you can and can't do on a motorcycle. Also remember that if you're going to be traveling through a different state, that it's a good idea to check out their laws ahead of time so you know what to expect. If you have any questions, or for a complete list of motorcycle related laws, contact your local DMV and they should be able to help you out.

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By Dan Geiger Photography By Jamie Vetter and Chad Hatzenbuhler


Imagine for a moment if you will that it's the early '70s. It's a warm Friday evening during the summer and it's your lucky night. You spent the whole afternoon washing and waxing your old man's beige Gremlin so you could use it to take your best girl to the movies. Score! As you're sitting at a stoplight you wonder to yourself, "what movie should I take her to?" The Godfather, Deliverance, or maybe that new one, American Graffiti? Eh, who cares really, you probably won't be paying attention anyway. Man your girl's looking hot tonight...


All of a sudden, up beside you at the stoplight rolls something that catches your girl's eye. He's got long thick hair, black as coal. Sleeves rolled up to show tattooed forearms. Over the shirt, a tattered leather vest that matches his hair. His Harley-Davidson vibrates and shakes loudly as you both wait for the light to change. Your girl's nose is pressed to the window as she examines the biker. As he reaches down to click his jockey shifter into gear, the biker looks over and shoots your girl a quick wink. A pearly white smile quickly shows on her face before she turns red and bites her lip shyly. You realize at that moment


what "cool" really is. It's the badass biker and his Harley that your chick secretly longs to be on the back of. Not your dad's ugly AMC. The light changes and the Harley blasts away. Gone. Now just what did that bike look like again? You need to get busy building one...

Odds are it looked a heck of a lot like Jeff Wuitschick's bike. It's not a coincidence, that's just the look Jeff was after when he set out to build his bike. A no frills, outlaw looking '70s era chopper. One glance at the pictures and you'll see that's exactly what he ended up with.

The bike started life as a '71 Sportster and has obviously been put through some changes since it rolled off the line. For starters, the frame has been stretched in the front and treated to a much more drastic rake of 45 degrees. Stretched forks were put into place compliments of Forking by Frank. Out back the suspension was ditched in favor of a new hardtail section, because soft rides are for pansies. A custom tank, rear fender, and sissy bar also found their way onto the bike. The original Sporty engine powers the bike and is shifted through the use of a foot clutch and jockey shifter. Take a look through the photos and you'll notice other cool period correct details, such as the rare and hard to find vintage warbird tail light.


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LIVE TO RIDEGasoline Magazine meets up with North Dakota Motorycle

Riding Groups and Motorcycle ClubsBy Dan Geiger Photography By Chad Hatzenbuhler

In last month's issue of Gasoline we told you guys we were going to be doing some feature stories throughout the summer on several motorcycle clubs around the state of North Dakota. Hopefully by doing so we can give you a little better insight into what these clubs are all about, a little of their history, how to recognize them if you see 'em out riding, and how to protect your women and children if you do happen to encounter a group of them. Okay, we're kidding about that last part, but you'd be surprised what some people have in mind when they think "biker club."This month we are featuring the Dakota Riders Motorcycle Club (DRMC). Having a chapter right here in our hometown of Mandan, ND, the Dakota Riders are a pretty recognizable group in the area, so we figured featuring them first was a logical choice. Now keep in mind we had no prior ties to the Dakota Riders and they didn't know who we were, so how the heck are we're we gonna get the information we needed to do this story? Well we made a few phone calls, sent a few emails, and told them our idea. Honestly, we thought it was a long shot they'd be down to work with us. After all, they're a damn biker gang, right? Well, we were wrong. They were actually a little intrigued by our idea and more than willing to help us out the best they could. Hey, maybe bikers aren't such bad folks after all...

Since those initial phone calls were made, Gasoline has had a few opportunities to meet up with the club, meet several of the members, and find out a little more about them. We had the privilege of speaking with the Mandan Chapter at one of their club meetings, and also tagged along on one of the DRMC's recent group runs. We've by no means learned everything

there is to know about the DRMC, not even close; and not being actual members, we never will. That's how it should be. It's their club, not everyone else's, and that idea is a key value of pretty much any club.

The Dakota Riders were formed in Valley City, ND in 1978. Their only other chapter, the Mandan chapter, was formed about 5 years later when one of the founding members moved from Valley City to Mandan to pursue a mechanic job. As with any motorcycle club, you will probably be able to identify a Dakota Rider by his "colors." The DRMCs signature black and gold patches will always be found on a handmade brown leather vest. The making of this vest is actually part of the process of becoming a Dakota Rider.

So okay, now that you know how to identify them, what kind of people are actually underneath these vests? Are they all drifters without jobs? Criminals? No, hell no. There are members of the Dakota Riders who are farmers, tattoo artists, mechanics, construction workers, businessmen, salesman, and you name it. Just regular people like you and I. Who'd have thought?

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Well what's the intent of these mechanics and farmers and businessmen? Surely this motorcycle club is actually a street gang, right? Nope, wrong again. Don't believe everything you see on TV. When asked, the general consensus of the club is that it's a "brotherhood" to them. The club, to its members, is like a family. A group of people all dedicated to one another and who'll always have each other's backs. As the Dakota Riders met at the "Java run" in Mandan a few weeks ago, the hugs and handshakes exchanged by fellow members seeing each other for the first time in a while made this brotherhood obvious. More than anything, the club is reason to get together and ride motorcycles, plain and simple. The main focus is and always will be the members' love of motorcycles and riding. Beyond that, the DRMC’s members say you can't really explain what it's like to be in the club. It's something only a member will ever get to experience. It's just one of those "if you have to ask, you wouldn't understand," type of things.

Beyond just being a group of guys who hang out and ride motorcycles, the Dakota Riders are also a non-profit organization that raises money for various charities by holding different events throughout the year and collecting donations. You may have heard of Mandan’s "Toys for Tots" or Valley City's "Bikes and Trikes for Tikes," both Dakota Riders' events aimed at helping local charities. Perhaps the biggest Dakota Riders event is the annual Valley City Hill Climb. Always held on Father's Day, this year will mark the event's 32nd anniversary. If you don't have plans that weekend, we suggest you check it out.

As we expected here at Gasoline, it’s somewhat difficult to get a super good look at a motorcycle club from the outside looking in. We did however gain some insight into what the Dakota Riders are all about and after getting to know the members a little, it's obvious that they're all good people, just out to have a good time and ride their motorcycles. By all means, if you see them out and about, the DRMC is not a group of people you need to be afraid of. If you mind your own business, they'll mind theirs, it’s as simple as that. Be sure to check back next month, as we will feature another local ND club.

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It was a beautiful Sunday morning, birds were chirping and the smell of fresh cut grass filled the air. It was a great morning to test drive a couple new motorcycles and compare them for all you readers out there. Being involved in the motorcycle industry, we are eager to try out anything on two, and sometimes even three wheels. This time around we stuck with two wheels. The motorcycles we tested were a Honda Shadow RS and a Honda Shadow Phantom. Oh no... did he say “Honda?" Yes, that's right. Hondas sometimes get a bad wrap simply because they're not an American motorcycle. Putting that fact aside, we have to admit their bikes are reliable and recently, Honda has come out with some stylish looks that compete with the American made motorcycles.

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After testing both the Honda Shadow RS and the Shadow Phantom, I realized both motorcycles look similar but are different in many ways. Both motorcycles are basically built around the same platform and have the same size engine, checking in at 745cc. The first of the two I tested was The Shadow RS. The RS is set up in such a way that everything felt just right as soon as I got on. The controls, seat postition, and handlebars all seemed to fit me very well. Riding the RS was easy and fun. Throttle response was snappy and the bike cruised comfortably down the highway. Overall the ride was very smooth and I couldn't find any blatant flaws with the bike. I'd say this would be a great bike for both beginners or advanced

Engine Type: 745cc liquid-cooled 52° V-TwinBore and Stroke: 79mm x 76mmInduction: PGM-FI with automatic enrichment circuit, one 34mm throttle bodyIgnition: CD with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinderCompression Ratio: 9.6:1Valve Train: SOHC; three valves per cylinderTransmission: Wide-ratio five-speed

Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain

Front Suspension: 41mm fork; 4.6 inches travel

Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.5 inches travel

Front Brake: Single 296mm disc with twin-piston caliper

Rear Brake: 180mm Drum

Front Tires: 100/90-19

Rear Tires: 150/80-16

Rake: (Caster Angle) 32°

Trail: 134mm (5.3 inches)

Wheelbase: 61.5 inches

Seat Height: 29.4 inches

Curb Weight : 507 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel—ready to ride)

Fuel Capacity: 2.8 gallons, including 0.7-gallon reserve

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riders. The bike is small but could comfortably carry a passenger if needed. The Shadow RS comes in two colors for 2010: metallic gray and pearl white, and retails at $7,799.00. That's a great price to get you out on the road without breaking the bank.

Now onto the Shadow Phantom! This motorcycle caught my eye the first time I walked through the dealership. If you took off the emblems you might think this motorcycle was a custom chopper built in someone's garage. Different from the RS, the Phantom is blacked out, sports a stretched front end with a fat tire, and is set up with forward controls. This

Engine Type: 745cc liquid-cooled 52° V-TwinBore and Stroke: 79mm x 76mmInduction: PGM-FI with automatic enrichment circuit, one 34mm throttle bodyIgnition: Digital transistorized w/electronic advanceCompression Ratio: 9.6:1Valve Train: SOHC; three valves per cylinderTransmission: Wide-ratio five-speed

Final Drive: Shaft

Front Suspension: 41mm fork; 4.6 inches travel

Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.5 inches travel

Front Brake: Single 296mm disc with twin-piston caliper

Rear Brake: Drum

Front Tires: 120/90-17

Rear Tires: 160/80-15

Rake: (Caster Angle): 34°

Trail: 161mm (6.3 inches)

Wheelbase: 64.5 inches

Seat Height: 25.7 inches

Curb Weight : 549 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel—ready to ride.)

Fuel Capacity: 3.9 gallons, including 0.9-gallon reserve

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is a motorcycle that will turn heads when it rolls down the street. Riding the Phantom was similiar to the RS, considering it's powered by the same engine. My only gripe with the Phantom was the seemingly sluggish throttle response compared to the RS. This was due perhaps to the fact the Phantom is equipped with a shaft drive, compared to the RS's chain drive. The Shadow Phantom is available in black only and retails for nearly the exact same price as the RS so depending on your taste, the choice is up to you.

Check out Open Road Honda in Mandan, North Dakota. In our next issue we'll check out some other brands of motorcycles and as always, keep you posted on anything new coming into the industry.

Remember if you are a dealer and want us to come in and test ride, contact us! Thank You.Call us at (701) 202-0683 or email at [email protected]


Let's all think of things that look good bare. I'll go first. The skin of a sexy young damsel as she lies sunbathing on the beach. Picture that. Nice, right? Or, perhaps the bare stripped down look of a custom bobber. A bike free of gaudy doodads and gimmicks is almost as sexy as that damsel. Right again? Yes. Now, let's think of things that DO NOT look good bare.

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I'll go first again. The sagging skin of a 75 year old woman sunbathing on the beach is not good bare. Eeeeee. The inside of my wallet, not good when it's bare. And what else doesn't look good bare? The walls in that rundown shanty you call home! Gasoline Mag can't h help you with your lack o of cash, and you're on your own staying away from granny. As far as those empty walls of yours, though? We can point you in the right direction there.

Meet Adam Turman and his artwork. Adam is an illustrator/designer/ screen printer based out of the Minneapolis, MN area. That dang near qualifies him as a local I'd say. According to his mother, Adam's been an artist since he was only about 18 months old. Early on, Adam's creative nature led him to things like the sweet pirate ship he crafted out of a refridgerator box when he was 4. Age 10 brought a Ghostbuster costume with a working backpack for candy, and at age 14, Adam's first t-shirt design was "produced" for a 9th grade party. "Creating stuff has always been important to me," Adam says. "The T-shirt thing was a turning point.

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I realized I could make stuff that many people could have, not just one."

Now 34, Adam has turned his focus to screenprinting and producing gig posters and art prints for music venues and art galleries all over the Twin Cities, along with various other venues across the nation. Along with making gig posters, he also creates art for CDs, t-shirt designs, and other graphic-y stuff for numerous bands, music venues, record labels, clothing companies, fellow artists, and collectors. Adam was nice enough to sit down and answer some questions we threw at him a while ago. When you're done reading, be sure to fire up that computer and check out more of his artwork. All of his stuff is just plain neat! Also, be sure to stop by Gasoline's booth during Buggies-n-Blues this year for a chance to WIN a couple of Adam's prints!


Gasoline: Where do you find your inspiration?Adam Turman: I get my inspiration from all over, but primarily by what I see out in the world and online. I spend more time than I should at my desk on my computer, and often times while searching around, I'll happen upon something that catches my eye and I'll explore more. Sometimes that exploring will lead to an artprint or even a concept for a commissioned piece.

I also try and surround myself with things and people who do things I like. For example, I have a friend who runs a specialty beer shop. So I hang out there, get to know more about the beer (insert joke about "getting to know beer" here), and therefore I've gotten to do some fun work for a local brewery in town.

What do you do in your spare time?What spare time??? I seriously have almost no spare time, and if I do, I'm usually spending it with my family.

Can people buy your prints?Of course! AdamTurman.com is a great place to start. However, I have a dozen or more shops around the Twin Cities who carry various pieces of mine. Plus galleries across the US and as far as Austria.

I try and keep my prices affordable. I call it, "Working man's art at working man's prices."


How long do illustrations like the ones published in the magazine take to complete?Short answer is "it depends." There's a ton of different factors that go into the duration of the process. Everything from contact back and forth with a client, to how detailed the art is, to the entire printing process.

On average, we're looking at about a month or so... but I normally have multiple projects going and overlapping each other.

What is your next work of art?I'm working on a "Road Trip" series where I'm choosing 12 different states in the US and doing an iconic artprint of each to be released on the 11th of every month. It's a ton of work, but it's been a blast thus far.

We'd like to personally thank Adam, and be sure to check out AdamTurman.com to fill those bare walls!


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