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NEW MOTORCYCLE LOANSSHOW BIKERS ARE RIDINGOUT OF THE RECESSION: Signs that the two wheeled world is onthe road to recovery are coming not justfrom increased motorcycle sales but fromthe improved financial health of the bik-ers themselves.Not only are sales improving month aftermonth but according to a report issued byFitch Ratings fewer riders are defaultingon their loans. Fitch has been workingclosely with the Financial Services divi-sion of Harley-Davidson. Late paymentsare down as are delinquencies of 30 daysand beyond. The report also mentionsthat the pre-owned bike market is grow-ing at a dramatic clip thus making it fareasier for a reprocessed bike to be resoldquickly and profitably. In fact used bikesales based on registration transfers aremore than double new bike sales nation-ally for the third year in a row. The surveyalso found that new bike inventory levelsare lower leading to a more stable andslightly higher priced market in general.

OREGON: NEW ATV RULES: This year all Oregon ATV riders under 40years of age must have an online “SafetyCard” and be registered with the state viathe safety card website. Additional ruleswill be mandated for 2012. To learn moreor get your safety card ATV riders and ortheir chaperones should visit:www.atvsafety.org

MOVE OVER HARLEY, BMW & KAWASAKI. VICTORY INTRODUCES 3 NEW POLICE BIKE MODELS: Almost 4 years after a Tucson, AZ basedVictory dealer got the ball rolling at aCycle Fest event Victory Motorcycles haslaunched 3 new fully equipped PolicePursuit bikes meant to compete with theH-D Road king, BMW and traditionalKawasaki Police Officer Special. The

Kingpin based models include The En-forcer, The Commander 1 with fairingand the Commander 2 with windshield.All three bikes feature the 97 HP, 106 CIVictory V-Twin motor. The motors aremated to their 6 speed true overdrive con-stant mesh transmission and right handreinforced belt drive. Currently Victorycan supply complete turn key solutions topolice departments nationwide by deliver-ing the units complete and ready to gowith lights, siren, radio, crash bars etc andrequires no retrofitting. In fact it can hitthe streets the day it’s delivered. Futureproduction will include the Police bikesbased on the newest Cross Country de-signed bike.

POLARIS-VICTORY WORKERSTO RECEIVE RECORD PROFIT SHARING: With sales and profits soaring Polaris Inc.will be sharing $13.1 million of its profitswith 2250 hourly and non salaried work-ers. In addition each of its salaried work-ers will also receive a bonus payment andanother $8.1 million will be split into thecompanies various pension funds. In theaverage case workers will see a paymentdirect to them that approximates about19% of their annual paycheck!

HARLEY-DAVIDSON KANSASCITY PLANT RATIFIES NEWCONTRACT, NEW WORKRULES: In what has become a ritual not a bar-gaining session hourly workers atHarley’s plant in Kansas City approved acontract that puts them on a par with allthe other Harley plants. More flexibilityand discretion with the way Harley staffsits plants and builds its bikes. Variouschanges will be phased in over the nextyear and some layoffs are expected asHarley gets down to the agreed upon levelof 545 workers from the current high of675. There will also be up to 145 tempo-

rary non benefitted workers on call tocover sick leave, absences and vacations.All of Harley’s plants will be workingunder new contracts by this year’s end aswell as changes being implemented now.

SUZUKI RECALLS 70,000 MOTORCYCLES FOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEM: If you own a Suzuki motorcycle manu-factured between 2008 and 2010 yourbike may be involved in an official recallfor potential serious electrical problems.For a complete list of the recalled modelsgo to the Suzuki website and click on re-calls. www.suzukimotorcycles.com

HARLEYS COOL WITHTHE YOUNG TURKSR.L. POLK RATES HARLEY #1 IN YOUNGER DEMOGRAPHIC:We have all heard for years that Harleyriders are old and getting older, but appar-ently that has not been the case in recentyears according to famed automotive con-sumer research company, R.L. Polk. Ac-cording to data they collected going backto the end of 2007, Harley is number onein the 18-34 age demographic among allnew motorcycle sales in the USA. The socalled “Generation Y” group is seeing asignificant rise in actual riders 18-34, andthose riders are buying more Harleys thanany other brand sold in the country. Nowadd in the 200,000 USED Harleys sold tothis same younger group and you are see-ing the virtual dominance by the Harleybrand in this very important age group. Infact 85% of this group that was polled saythat they will indeed buy a new Harleybased on their satisfaction with havingpurchased a used one. This is very goodnews indeed for both the motor companyand its dealers nationwide.

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04 - Ride & Event Calendar

05 - Letter from the Editor

06 - The New Bikes

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APRIL

April 2 4th Annual Coffee Run – ABATE of Colorado. Starts at Caribou Coffee, 13700E. Colfax, Aurora. Registration begins at 9AM, $10 for the rider, and $15 for riderand passenger. Prizes for best and worst hand, 50/50 drawing, door prizes. Con-tact 303-898-2520

April 9 1st Annual Fools Run – Glen Echo Resort, Bellvue, CO. The party starts at 4pmand will go into the evening. There will be live music; lots of delicious food anda beautiful ride up the Poudre Canyon. The Run is a Fundraiser and will havea different beneficiary each year. This year the funds raised will help a family thathas financial difficulty in these tough economical times. Contact Hallie, 970-443-6206, [email protected]

April 16Saturday Night Short Tracks at IMI Motorsports - IMI Motorsports, 5074 Sum-mit Blvd, Dacono. Practice at 4pm, racing at 6pm. Gen admission $10, pitpass$12. Entry fee - $15 for kids, $30 for amateur classes, $40 for pro, $30 for hooligansstreet legal motorcycle. www.banginggbarspromotions.com

April 301st Annual Titan Thunder Poker Run - 22219 Hilltop Road, Parker. Registration8:30 AM. 100 mile poker run along the front range. Ends with 50/50, auctionand door prizes. legendtitanband.com

HOG Run to the Wild Animal Sanctuary – Rocky Mountain Harley Davidson,2885 W. County Line Rd, Littleton, CO. Registration at 9AM. Tour the WildAnimal Sanctuary in Keensburg, CO. $10 admission fee, lunch in Ft. Lupton.Contact Eddie Dane, 720-272-7527, [email protected], rmhog.org

MAYMay 122nd Annual Poker Run - Steven’s Grill, 131 1st. Street, Eaton, CO. Registrationat 10:30 am. The 22nd Annual Poker Run to benefit the Weld Food Bank will beon Sunday, May 1, 2011. The poker run will begin at 10:30 am at Steven’s Grillin Eaton, Colorado, and also at the Eagles Nest in Cheyenne Wyoming. It willend at The New Plantation in Evans, Colorado. There will be prizes and lots offun! Please consider joining us for this worthy cause to help those who are goinghungry in our communities. Contact Scott, 970-356-2199 ext. 306. [email protected], www.weldfoodbank.org

May 78th Annual Motorcycle Awareness Blessing of the Bikes Poker Run - ABATEof Colorado, District 10, The Stagecoach Bar, 2077 N. Hwy 83, Franktown. Reg-istration at 11AM. $10 for the rider, $15 for rider and passenger. Ride throughDenver, end in Aurora with music, door prizes, 50/50 drawing and silent auction.All bikes and bikers welcome. Contact 303-789-3264 or 720-936-3636.

Ugly Mutha’s Day Run - 9 am start at Burn Out Grill in Milliken CO. $15.00 forrider and $5.00 for passenger. Your mother rides free with you. To Benefit ProjectSelf Sufficiency. Trophy for ugliest Mutha. Contact Fuzz 2at [email protected]

May 14Combat Vets Open Range Run - VFW Post 5221, Calhan, CO. Registration at9:30 AM. Combat Vets Open Range Run $15 per bike $10 per [email protected] www.cvmasoco.com All proceeds go towards Veterans

and Veteran’s organization

Alyssa’s Ride – Sponsored by America’s Guardians. Denny’s, 16751 E. 32ndAve, Aurora. Registration at 8AM. Benefits the Wounded Warrior Project. $20for rider, $25 for rider and passenger. Ride fee includes ride patch. Ends withdoor prizes, 50/50 drawing and more. Contact 813-468-3048

Duke’s BackStreet Poker Run - Duke’s Back Street Sports Bar, 1150 S. Galena,Aurora, 8:30AM. Benefits the Mountain State Chapter, Paralyzed Veterans ofAmerica. Ride fee includes BBQ and live music. Contact 720-213-0393,www.mscpva.org

May 15Sarah’s Run – Western Omelette, 16 S. Walnut St, Colorado Springs, CO. Regis-tration at 9AM. This poker run is benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation inhonor of Sarah Prewitt, she got her wish, we can make another come true. Reg-

istration starts at 9:00am and will end at the Spirit Keeper Tavern 11627 BlackForest rd. $10. per bike $5 for your passenger, extra hands $5 each. BBQ, music,prizes and a whole lota fun. ALL bikes welcome, if you don’t ride join us at theend get together. Need more info? Email [email protected] Hope to see Y’allthere.

24th Annual Frank’s Ride for Children - American Legion Post 32, 315 SBowen, Longmont, CO 8AM. Benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Col-orado. Ride fee $20. 100 mile ride ends with food, live entertainment, drawingsand door prizes. Contact Doug Keim, 303-808-6138, www.franksrideforchil-dren.org

10th Anniversary Bikers Against Diabetes Poker Run – Sponsored by EagleRiders of Aurora #3224, 1151 S Galena St, Aurora, 8:30AM. Benefits Children’sHospital Diabetes Research. Ride ends with raffles, silent auction, 50/50 draw-ing, music and more. Cash prizes for best poker hand. Contact 720-217-4205,www.eagleriders3224.com.

May 21Marcia Marcia Marcia Wild Card Poker Run – VFW Post 2121, 2514 7th Ave,Garden City, CO. Registration begins at 8:30. Memorial Run for Marcia Tysdalto benefit A WOMANS PLACE. $15.00 per bike/VEHICLE, $5.00 additionalrider. Payout to HIGH and LOW HAND. Raffles, ENDS @ DICKS TAVERN,AULT COLORADO with food & music Contact Irene @ 970-373-7780 or Nan@970-978-8683. Marcia left us October 9,2010 in a bike accident in the PoudreCanyon.

S.M.E.G. Motorcycle Show – Fairgrounds Expo Building, 265 N. Meridian Rd,Kalispell, MT. First Annual S.M.E.G. MOTORCYCLE SHOW May 21, 2011– 1pm - 10 pm - Flathead County Fairgrounds – Expo Building Major Manufac-turer’s - 2011 models Custom Motorcycle Show Vendor booths, Live music con-cert , Beer garden Admission - $10,under 12 free VIP Motorcycle ParkingOvernight camping on sight Call 406-857-3119 or Email-

[email protected] or www.smeg406.com .for information

8th Annual Armed Forces Day Veterans Benefit – Sponsored by Four CornersRiding Club. Begins at Cortez City Park, Cortez 10AM. Benefits the Blue StarMoms of Cortez and Farmington. Contact 970-882-2456, www.fourcornersrid-ingclub.com

Kristi’s Dream Ride Poker run - Pappy’s Corner Pub, 1027 W. Horsetooth Rd,Ft. Collins, $20 for rider, $10 for passenger. Ride ends with food, live music, prizesand more. Contact 970-219-3297, www.kristisfund.com.

May 224th Annual Defenders of Freedom: Veterans Recognition Ride – Lockheed Mar-tin, 9970 Federal Dr, Colorado Springs, CO. Registration begins at 8AM. TheLongest Law Enforcement Escorted Ride in Colorado winds over 40 milesthrough Colorado Springs and El Paso County, Colorado to raise funds that ben-efit the Wounded Warrior Project and the seriously wounded service membersthey help. Contact Brian Wess 719-528-6672.

May 27-29Fallen Biker’s Memorial Rally - Chaffee County Fairgrounds, Salida, CO. Gatesopen at 4PM. Bike games, bike show, rides, vendors, music. Contact 719-239-1580, www.memorialrally.com

May 29Realities Ride – Thunder Mountain Harley Davidson, 4350 Byrd Dr, Loveland,CO. Registrations at 9AM. 100 mile scenic ride and poker run around NorthernColorado. Entry for the Realities Ride is $30 per bike and $10 per passenger. Theentry fee includes a: Qdoba Mexican Grill breakfast and Full Throttle Coffee Housecoffee (first 2,000 registered bikers/passengers), one poker hand (riders and passen-gers), chance to win the $1,500 Hilton Best Hand prize and entry into the After RideCelebration in Old Town Fort Collins. Pre-register at www.RealitiesRide.com

JUNE

June 4 4th Annual Delta Motorcycle Show – Hoolies Bar & Grill, 220 Main St, Delta,CO. Registation from 10-1pm. $10 first bike,$5 for each additional bikes. Sev-eral classes: Trike, EVO,Twin Cam,Shovel,Open,Sportster,Custom,Sport Bike

& Peoples Choice. Vending spaces available. for more info call Hoolies 970-874-7060 or Lori Wilson 970-201-2173

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pring is upon us and riding season is in full gear!With riding season comes event season, one ofmy favorite times of the year. Hopefully you all

made it out to the new venue for the Super Show andSwap in Colorado Springs. Having taken it old schoolthis year and presenting a true old school bike show,the event was spectacular. Another great event wasthe Hawg Wild Show and Swap in Greeley. Bothevents were a ton of fun and we are proud to have themost up to date coverage—be sure to check it out inthis issue.

Speaking of events, there are so many worthy chari-ties out there supported by the motorcycle commu-nity. One great event that takes place in NorthernColorado supports an outstanding cause, and you canhelp. The Realities Ride is one of the largest rides inthe area and begins with a pretty amazing rally. Mostimportantly, proceeds go to Realities for Children—anorganization that is working diligently to serve theunmet needs of abused and neglected children. Pleaseread the article in this issue and be sure to pre-registerat www.realitiesride.com

Another great event that specifically benefits childrenis the 25th annual Frank’s Ride for Children comingup May 15th. All proceeds from this poker run go toMuscular Dystrophy, Children’s Hospital and theMake A Wish Foundation. Check out their website atwww.franksrideforchildren.org.

New FeaturesWe are working on putting together some newmonthly features in the Rocky Mountain edition. Thefirst will be “Warriors in the Wind”, brought to youby Abel (Abelsweb.com) a very talented freelancewriter and photographer. This will highlight some ofour bravest Americans who have literally put theirlives on the line for our freedoms. So many of ourvets and active duty military are also Bikers and all ofthem deserve recognition for the sacrifices they makeso we can ride free. If you are a veteran or active dutymilitary and are interested in being featured, pleasecontact Abel at [email protected].

We have resurrected “Women who Ride” and arelooking for interesting women with stories to tellabout their riding experiences. If you are interested inbeing featured, please send an email to [email protected]

We are working diligently to expand and grow theRocky Mountain edition of Quick Throttle, so if youhave any suggestions for content, great ride stories oramazing pictures that you’d like to share, please emailme — [email protected]. We also have someamazing advertising opportunities available and witha circulation of 20,000 it’s a deal that can’t be beat.Please contact me directly and we can work togetherto make your business a success in the motorcyclecommunity.

As always, keep the shiny side up and a smile on your face! - Deb

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QT is usually bringing you all the new-line info from Harley, Victory, etc.around September, when the factories in-troduce their latest. But more and morethese smart folks are doing “drop-in”models - new creations they’ve cooked upover the winter, and ones their Marketingpeople are only too happy to throw outthere - new models get people excited andback into the shops to have a look. Cyni-cism aside however, we can honestly saythat every bike on this page is actuallypretty cool, and worth a look!

The Victory High-Ball exudes the spirit of the classic bob-ber with a set of Roland Sands-inspired Z-bar/ape-hangarsand the handlebar is two-position adjustable. Three toolsare required, wrench, Phillips screwdriver and Allen key.A 43mm conventional fork works with a single, spring-pre-load-adjustable shock at the rear. Dry weight is 659pounds. The hot-rod visuals, though, are assisted by 16-inch Dunlop Cruisemax wide-whitewall tires roll front(130/90) and rear (150-80), and are on 3.5-inch wide, wire-spoke wheels. Powered by the Victory Freedom 106 50-degree V-Twin engine with six-speed overdrivetransmission and belt final drive. The “airy” rear pulley isspecial for this bike. The scalloped fuel tank holds 4.5 gal-lons, while seat height is just 25.0 inches. Rake is 31.7 de-grees and trail is 6.7 inches, working with a wheelbase of64.8 inches MSRP $13,499

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The Harley Davidson Blackline is a softail pared to the bone, celebratingthree fundamental elements of motorcycling: mechanical beauty, internalcombustion, and the long black line of the road ahead. Visual elementsof the original bobber movement are combined with the raw, hand-hewnstyle embraced by today’s young custom builders. The Blackline keepsdecorative trim and lighting spare. The rear fender is bobbed over a slim,144mm tire that emphasizes an authentic hardtail profile. The compactheadlight and speedometer are tucked low into the wide, FX front end,with black-rimmed laced wheels. The key features of the Blackline includenew powertrain styling, 6-speed cruise drive transmission, oval air cleanercover in brilliant chrome, black denim powdercoat frame and swingarm,analog speedometer, new deep two-piece seat and passenger pillion, pol-ished forward foot controls, shotgun exhaust. Optional features includeanti-lock braking system and smart security system. Starting at $15,499

Kawasaki VaqueroA muscular chopped, custom-looking fairing cuts a decent-sized hole inoncoming atmosphere. Though primarily blacked out, chrome accents pro-vide a counterpoint to the glossy paintwork. The Vaquero’s 1,700cc,SOHC, liquid-cooled V-twin boasts the very latest in engine technologyyet looks like a throwback to the past, all while delivering 108 foot-poundsof torque. The Vaquero’s advanced electronic fuel injection optimizes en-gine response without detracting from its distinctive V-twin throb. TheVaquero offers true touring-bike convenience in the form of its electroniccruise control system, conveniently operated from the right handlebar. Ad-ditional touring acumen shines through the engine’s six-speed transmissionwith overdriven 5th and 6th gears, which contributes to a relaxed ride andexcellent fuel economy at highway speeds. Lockable side-loading hardbags are beautifully integrated and spacious. A scooped saddle offers acomfortable rider perch, while a minimalist passenger pad sits atop awildly shaped rear fender that integrates equally stylish taillight and turnsignal assemblies. Available in Ebony or Candy Fire Red. $16.499.00

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June 5Blue Knights Top Gun Competition – Sponsored by the Blue Knights MC.Jeffco Stadium, 9AM. www.topguncops.com

June 125th Annual Molly-Dharma Run for MaxFund – Littleton, CO. Sponsored byThunderbird Motorcycles and Platte River Bar. Registration at 9AM, 5995 S.Santa Fe Dr., Littleton. Ride begins at 10:30 am and ends in Denver with food,beer, music, drawing and 50/50 raffle. All proceeds benefit the MaxFund No-Kill Animal Shelter. Ride fee is $20 per hand or $25 per couple. All bikes arewelcome. Contact [email protected], www.maxfund.org or 303-548-5123

Ride for Kids – Sponsored by Honda Riders Club of America. JeffersonCounty Human Services Bldg, 900 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO. 8AM.Benefits the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Ride fee $35. Contact 303-988-0413, www.ride4kids.org

June 16-19Colorado State HOG Rally – Northglenn, CO. www.costatehogrally.com

June 2611th Annual Tejon Street BikeFest - We take over downtown Colorado Springswith bikes, babes, concerts, contests, guys and grub! Ride-in bike show, vendors,motorcycle rodeo, poker run, bikini contest, live music in the beer garden allday long. For vendor space, show entries or more information call Pro Promo-tions at 719.487.8005 or www.pro-promotions.com

JULY

July 7 – 10Rally On The Rio Grande – Del Norte Town Parks, Del Norte, CO. The bestmotorcycle rally in southwest Colorado right on the Rio Grande River! 4 daysof live music, Bike games, wet t-shirt contest, chaps contest, poker runs, guidedrides through the rockier mountains. $10 for the weekend gets you into rally forall the fun! Lots of loud pipes and cold beer! FREE camping in the Parks! Comejoin us for our 10th Annual Rally On The Rio Grande! Info call 719-480-1802E-mail [email protected] or www.rallyontheriogrande.com

July 9-10Ladies Run of Colorado – Lakewood, CO. Join the country’s longest runningevent organized entirely by women. Starts at Excel parking lot at Hampdenand Kipling, 10:30 AM. Poker run to Fairplay. Treasure hut at Como. BikeEvents, vendors, ride-in bike show and tattoo contest in Fairplay. Contactwww.ladiesrun.com or Connie Korrell, 720-545-5708.

July 14-16 Wyoming State HOG Rally – Cheyenne, WY. www.wystatehogrally.com

July16Riders for Moebius – Sponsored by the Moebius Syndrome Foundation. Startsat American Bike Tailor, 3032 S. Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO. 9AM.Ride fee $10

AUGUST

August 13Utah Ride for Kids – This is the Place Heritage Park, 2601 E. Sunnyside Ave,Salt Lake City, UT. Registration between 8am and 9:45 am. First bike out 10amsharp. Ride fee, $35. Ride ends at Morgan City Park in Morgan. Includes Cel-ebration of Life Program featuring interviews with young brain tumor survivors– Ride for Kids “starts” of the day. For more infowww.pbtfus.org/rideforkids/events/2011/utah.html

August 19-21Salute to American Veterans Rally – Cripple Creek, CO. The oldest Veteransride and rally in the West honoring America’s brave heroes since 1987. Thisrally includes the POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony, Wild West Gun Fight-ers, Veteran’s Poker Run, vendors, Veteran’s Parade and Aircraft flyovers. Also,live music & fun all weekend long. For more info call 719-487-8005 orwww.theveteransrally.org.

August 20-2127th Annual 1000 in 24 Endurance Ride – Sponsored by the colorado Free-wheelers MC. Starts at Fay myers Motorcycle World, 9700 E. Arapahoe Rd,Greenwood Village, CO. Contact 303-781-0032,www.cofreewheelers.org/1000-in-24.html

August 30-September 4Ignacio Bike Week – Ignacio, CO. www.ignaciobikeweek.com

Sugar Pine Ranch Rally – Mancos, CO. www.sugarpineranchrally.com

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By Deb Mountain

Many of you may not be aware that Colorado ranks 3rd in thenation for child abuse deaths. That’s appalling. Today, as youread this, over 2700 children will be abused, 3 will die. Lastyear Larimer County received over 6000 reports of child abuse.

These are shocking statistics, but we can all do something to help. The up-coming Realities Ride is not just a great ride and amazing rally, it is thelargest fund raiser for Realities for Children, a non-profit agency that pro-vides funding and necessary resources to 17 different agencies that work tosupport abused and neglected children.

We all know the economy is in the dumps. The effect that has on these typesof charities is devastating. As funding and donations decrease significantlyduring times of economic downturn, it’s the children who suffer. With gov-ernment funding decreasing, agencies that provide support for children relyon other donations to ensure that all children have a chance to thrive.

Realities for Children provides funding to fill in the gaps when these agenciesare struggling. Without them, many of the thousands of children theseagencies support would simply fall through the cracks. The greatest thingabout Realities for Children is that due to their unique business sponsorshipprogram, every dollar of your donation goes directly to the Realities for Chil-dren Emergency Fund and every dollar directly benefits local children inneed.

How can you help? It’s easy, go to www.RealitiesRide.com and register forthe ride. The cost is minimal and the benefits your dollars provide are im-measurable. The event itself is a ton of fun and should not be missed. Formore information about Realities for Children and the amazing work theydo, please visit www.RealitiesForChildren.com.

THE CONCERT: MAY 27, 5:30pm - 11:00pmKick-off Concert Party is on Friday, May 27th, 2011. Featuring SuicidalLifestyle Stunt Team’s motorcycle stuntshow, sponsored by Monster Energy Drink(starts at 5:30), live music on the Old Town Square stage (starts at 7), drinkspecials, FREE ride pins for all pre-registered riders, the smokin’ motorcycleburnout pit and the grandest fireworks display in Old Town Fort Collins tocelebrate our veterans and our 10th Anniversary of the Realities Ride forchildren!

THE RALLY: MAY 28, 11:00am-6:00pmThe FREE Pre-Ride Rally will take place in Old Town Square Fort Collins.Everyone is invited to join the Rally: bikers, families, residents, COME ONECOME ALL!! Featuring: live music all day, multiple chances to win flatscreen TV’s, reduced drink rates at Joker’s beer garden, burnout pit, SuicidalLifestyle’s Stunt Team motorcycle performances, NYPUM’s motorcycleshow (youth motorcyclists) and special reserved bike parking!

THE RIDE: MAY 29, 9:00am - 2:00pmThe Realities Ride is a 100 mile scenic ride and poker run around NorthernColorado. Pre-registration is encouraged online, however ride day registra-tion begins Sunday, May 29th at 9:00am at Thunder Mountain Harley-Davidson in Loveland (4250 Byrd Drive). Entry for the Realities Ride is $30per bike and $10 per passenger. The entry fee includes: free 2011 ride t-shirtfor first 500 pre-registered riders, chance to win the $3500 custom pain jobfrom Mom Tried speed Shop, Qdoba Mexican Grill breakfast and FullThrottle Coffee House coffee (first 2,000 registered bikers/passengers), onepoker hand (riders and passengers), chance to win the $1,500 Hilton BestHand prize and entry into the After Ride Celebration in Old Town FortCollins.

THE AFTER RIDE CELEBRATION: MAY 29, 12:00pm - 7:00pm

All community members, bikers and riders are welcome to attend the freeAfter Ride Celebration! Live music all day. Suicidal Lifestyles StuntShows – presented by Monster Energy, Thunder Roads’ Vintage bikeshow, Jokers burn out pit and Rat Tod show, Bud light beer garden andvendors galore.

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By Abel

It happens all the time. Plans change. That’s exactlywhat happened to Pro Promotions and the Super Showand Swap when the Phil Long Expo Center, the venuefor past shows, was sold to a local church. The new lo-cation selected for the event was the Event Center atRustic Hills in Colorado Springs and the date was setfor March 19th and 20th.

Normally held in February, the later date providedwarmer weather. Warmer weather meant more peopleout riding which was apparent by the number of bikesrolling in to the parking lot on Saturday morning.

There were a smaller number of vendors and the carshow had to be eliminated due to the smaller space butthe bike show had so many entries that a secondary ex-hibit area was set up and some entries had to be turneddown because of the lack of room.

The Super Show is a family event and kids 12 andunder get in free. The Kid’s Zone is overseen by a localchapter of the Christian Motorcyclists Association andfeatured face painting, airbrush tattoos, and puppetshows which gave the future bikers some fun stuff todo at the event.

Saturday afternoon featured a charity auction that washeld to benefit the Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Mu-seum and Hall Of Fame to help preserve our motorcy-cling history and on Sunday afternoon featured the 19th

Annual Colorado Tattoo Competition.

There was some great food, plenty of cold beer, andthe place was jammin’ with the music provided by theBrian Flynn Band throughout the weekend. Thecrowd was steady throughout the show and was nevercongested. With the warmer weather, people werewandering through the parking lot checking out thebikes that others had rode there and visiting withfriends and at times there were as many people outsideas were inside.

It was a different show than past shows but everyonethere, vendors and attendees alike, agreed that it was agreat show and a great time. “When we found outabout the sale of the Phil Long Expo Center we knewwe had to pull off the show somehow and we madethe right decision,” said Jim Wear, President of ProPromotions and Event Organizer. “We’ve been put-ting on this show for over two decades now and to seethis kind of turnout is very gratifying and we are verythankful for the support of the motorcycling commu-nity.”

More events pictures can be seen at www.quickthrottle.com

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By Deb Mountain

Jennifer Harp may not have been ridinglong, but when she does it she does it BIG!Jennifer is a Clinical Research Coordinatorat Colorado Allergy and Asthma, butwhen she’s not working to keep us allbreathing, she’s hitting the trails at maxi-mum speed.

Jennifer started out riding a Honda XR250R on the many trails in the Coloradomountains. She took to it like a naturaland after only about a year of riding man-ages to keep up with the big boys like a pro.Jen loves to conquer technically difficulttrails. She understands the statement thatthere is no crying in dirt bike riding andtakes on the most complex trails more ag-gressively than most men you’ll meet.

It didn’t take Jen long to realize that if thetrails were so much fun, the streets must beequally as entertaining. Jen took a basicmotorcycle skills class from BluecreekMotorcycle Training (www.bluecreek-motorcycletraining.com), aced the testsand immediately went out a purchased aHonda Shadow Spirit 750.

Now whether it’s in thedirt or on the road,you can be sure find

Jen somewhere with the wind in her hair.Jen highly recommends riding to allwomen out there and wishes she wouldhave taken it up twenty years ago. It pro-vides a feeling of empowerment and free-dom like no other.

If you are a woman who is interested buthesitant, take a basic skills class. There aremany offered through a number of differ-ent training groups and all provide an ex-cellent start to any rider. No worries, themotorcycles are provided no matter whereyou take the class and all you need is somegloves, some boots, eye protection and along sleeve shirt. It’s not as scary as youmight think, and if you’re like Jen, it mayturn out to be the best decision you’ve evermade.

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Story Gary Mraz Photos Ron Sinoy

Some people actually look better withtheir cloths off. They look very sexywearing the bare minimum at the bar ora night on the town. All dressed up withsomewhere to go or…undressed.

The 2011 Harley Softail Convertible CVO is such a creature.Its designed from the ground up to quickly transform from acustom touring cruiser to stripped down street within seconds.Accomplished with a removable front fairing, quick releasebuffalo leather saddlebags, passenger pillion and backrest.Based on the standard Softail platform, the CVO Softail Con-vertible adds a clever detachable fairing that can be removedquickly without tools. She goes from dresser to undressed inliterally 90 seconds by simply unlatching the two pins thathold the fairing revealing chrome forks and nacelle, pop offthe soft leather saddle bags with the twist if the wrist. Removethe passenger seat and back rest is a simple squeeze on springloaded clamps and you’re ready to hit the boulevard.

This unique removable faring is a first in the Softail Line. Italso houses a two speaker20W per channel amp, audio sys-tem and includes an 8GB iPod Nano with etched Bar &Shield logo and protective CVO pouch, in addition to a shortwindscreen.

The Convertible comes in three colors: Scarlet Red Pearl andDark Slate Pearl with Metal Grind Graphics, Midnight Skyand Candy Cobalt with Blue Ice Graphics, and Maple Metal-lic and Roman Gold with Burnished Copper Graphics. Addi-tionally, both the frame and the swing arm match the exteriorcolor. Lastly, it rolls on a set of 18-inch diameter Stingerchrome wheels. Her demeanor completely changes strippeddown. The fat 200 mm rear wheel becomes more visible asdo the ape hangers and paint on the rear fender…now she’sreally looking sexy.

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Once seated in her wide, thick saddle the first thing you notice is how low the seatis. Seat height is only two feet above the ground which makes this bike a good op-tion for women or shorter riders. The seat sports Alligator-style inserts on it as dothe saddlebags and passenger seat. The reach toward the mini-ape style handlebaris actually less of a stretch compared to the larger dedicated touring steeds, but itdoes take a moment to get accustomed to how high your hands rest on the bar.

Overall, the Softail doesn’t feel that big which makes it slightly easier to maneuverin the parking lot. Even though it feels smaller it still weighs a considerable amount,tipping the scales at a claimed 754 lbs. On the road the 2011 Softail Convertibledoesn’t deliver as comfortable a ride as the dedicated touring bikes, even with thetouring fairing installed. While the suspension does deliver a more intimate feel ofthe road it has limited ground clearance and comes at the price of overall ride qual-ity, and I would add a far cushier seat for any serious touring.

Of course she’s fully loaded with the CVO 110cc engine, the first time in a Softailchassis. Also a first is an anti-lock braking system with a well hidden ABS box.Stinger 5 spoke wheels with wave accents rotors, a Digital Speedo with analogTachometer, and the hits just keep on comin’. Oh and factory cruise control, an-other first on a Softail.

Sporting a fully keyless ignition and alarm (do I really have to mention again, aSoftail first) the fob arms and disarms the alarm within feet of the motorcycle. Moveher when the fob is not in proximity she goes off like a banshee. Because I ride somany different bikes and may have several at a time, keyless ignition/alarm can beinteresting. Say the key is in a jacket pocket in the cabinet near the bike and I grabdifferent jacket, she starts up fine but when I stop at my first destination... oops,I’m screwed. The only real way to avoid that is to keep the key and fob on the bikewhich of course defeats the purpose. BUT it’s still pretty cool.

This 2011 CVO Softail convertible will turn heads fully dressed or stripped down.There is really no need to drop another dime on an accessory or an ounce ofchrome. Of course, this is Custom Vehicle Operations and it comes at a price. Start-ing at $29,599.00 but remember it’s almost two bikes for the price of one. On thehighway or at the bar this Softail CVO convertible will always make you look better,just keep your clothes on.

Special Thanks to model Lisa Stone and to Alex’s Bar 2913 East Anaheim Street

Long Beach, CA.

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ArvadaJake’s Roadhouse

5980 Lamar St.303-424-7266

The Balloon Inn6440 Wadsworth

720-533-4822

AuroraThe Frontier Club

18881 East Colfax Ave.303-367-8637

Black ForestSpirit Keeper Bar

11627 Black Forest Rd.719-495-3189

BoulderRocky Flats Lounge11229 S. Hwy. 93

303-489-4242

BrightonJordinelli’s

25 N. Main St.303-659-1055

BroomfieldSweetwater Station100th & Wadsworth

303-420-1004

Colorado SpringsBenny’s Restaurant & Lounge

517 W. Colorado Ave.719-634-2127

Frankie’s Bar & Grill95 N Powers Blve

719574-4881

Mill Hill Saloon1668 S 21st St.719-632-6932

Shovelhead Saloon4130 highway 85/87

719-392-2665

Thirst’s Tavern 2028 Sheldon Ave.

719-444-8515

Sufferin’ Bastard Tavern632 Peterson Rd.

719-596-6326

Commerce CitySharps Roadhouse

6496 Hwy. 2303-227-0430

Shifters5797 Quebec St.

303-287-9771

ConiferJ. J. Madwell’s26412 Main St. 303-838-1440

McSwane’s 285 RoadhouseHwy. 285 & Springs Rd.

303-838-4600

Raven’s25577 Conifer Road, Suite

100303-838-0606

CortezAngel’s End Zone309 N Broadway

970-565-4022

Blondie’s Pub & Grub45 E. Main St.970-565-4015

DaconoJerry D’s

604 8th St.303-833-3469

DenverArap’s

3866 S. Broadway303-761-7823

Buckin’ Harleys1451 Cortez

303-487-0020

Bushwacker’s Saloon1967 S. Broadway

303-722-0280

Pecos Tavern7069 Pecos St.720-542-9586

Penthouse Club4451 East Virginia Ave.

303-322-1717

Shotgun Willie’s490 S Colorado Blvd

303-388-9601

The Y-Not6331 Washington St.

303-286-1130

DillonDillon Dam Brewery

100 Little Dam St.970-262-7777

Last Chance Pizza Co.40 Cove Blvd.970-513-0900

DurangoOrio’s Roadhouse

652 Main St.970-259-6109

EnglewoodThe Aussie Pub

4386 S. Broadway303-781-1192

Estes ParkLonnigan’s Saloon & Grill

110 W. Elkhorn Ave.970-586-4346

EvansGreen Mill Tavern

3419 State St.970-330-7096

Shorty’s Sports Grill3313 35th Ave.970-301-4938

EvergreenCactus Jack’s4651 Hwy. 73303-674-1564

The Little Bear28075 Highway 74

303-674-9991

Ft. CollinsCanyon Grill

4701 W. County Rd. E970-229-0022

Crazy Jack’s6520 S. College Ave.

970-223-1100

The Hideout Patio Bar & Grill1903 E. Lincoln Ave.

970-407-1903

Hog Wild BBQ223 S Link Ln.970-439-6029

GoldenAce-High Tavern

1216 Washington Ave303-279-9043

Buffalo Rose1119 Washington

303-278-6800

Columbine Cafe15630 S. Golden Rd.

303-279-9080

In the Zone15600 W. 44th Ave.

303-279-3888

Spot Bar & Grill111 Rubey Dr.303-271-9310

Susie’s Bar & Grill17999 W. Colfax Ave.

303-278-9000

Wrigley’s Sports Bar18200 W Colfax Ave.

303-277-1551

Greenwood VillageSlam Bar

9660 E. Arapahoe Rd.303-799-1300

LakewoodThe Front Range Inn7799 Morrison Rd.

720-837-4666

Lakewood Bar & Grill8100 W. Colfax Avenue

303-237-8051

Pifler’s Sports Tavern11353 W Colfax Ave.

303-232-0609

Puttin’ Pub7785 W. Colfax Ave.

303-237-7511

Riley’s Inn1515 Garland St.

303-232-4067

Shark’s Saloon11475 W. Colfax Ave.

303-239-8859

LeadvilleSilver Dollar Saloon 315 Harrison Ave.

719-486-9914

Longmont Rocky Mountain Saloon

4329 Hwy. 66 970-535-0509

LovelandCharlie L’s

271 SE 14th St.970-669-2125

Night Shotz3329 N. Garfield

970-669-3727

Office Bar & Grill1710 W. Eisenhower Blvd.

970-667-0408

Top Hat Lounge123 E. 5th St. 970-667-0407

MorrisonMorrison Holiday Bar403 Bear Creek Ave.

303-697-5658

PenroseBiker Town

685 Hwy. 115877-342-5575

SeveranceBruce’s Bar & Restaurant

123 1st St.970-686-2320

StrasburgKT’s Famous BBQ1352 Monroe St.

303-622-4004

ThorntonFirehouse Tavern

10369 Quivas 303-736-6700

Westminster Davies Locker

8845 Lowell Blvd.303-429-0096

Wheat RidgeLong Shot Bar & Grill

4400 Ward Road303-403-0227

Stan’s Caravan11221 West 44th Avenue

303- 467-3557

UTAH

CorinneMim’s Bar & Grill4020 W 2450 N 435-744-2206

HolladayCruzrs

3939 S Highland Dr.801-272-1903

OgdenAngelo’s

130 25th St.801-629-0911

St. GeorgeBlarney Stone Pub

800 E Saint George Blvd.435-673-9191

VernalGateway Saloon773 E Main St.435-789-9842

WYOMING

BuffaloWa-Hoo Likkers - Outback Bar

215 N. Main 307-684-5566

CheyenneEagles Nest

1101 W. Lincolnway307-778-7678

GilletteJake’s Tavern

5201 S. Douglas Hwy.888-253-7311

CodyBubba’s Bar-B-Que

512 Yellowstone Ave.307-587-7427

JacksonMillion Dollar Cowboy Steak-

house25 N. Cache Dr.307-733-4790

MillsHideaway Bar & Package

211 N Riverview Ave.307-235-5065

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By Larry Hartshorn

Here it is, some of the first signs of Spring. The neighbor starting his lawn-mower instead of the snow blower (not that it’s the last time it’ll snow be-fore June), perennials poking up through the ground, buds swelling on thetrees. The icy chill of the day is replaced with warmth by midday. I no-ticed spring wasn’t even mentioned on two of my calendars.

What has been one of the first signs of a “Biker’s Spring” for the last 33years happens in Greeley, Colorado. Ed Honebein of Hawg Wild CCproduces the bi-annual Rocky Mountain Show and Swap. Rain or shine(or snow), it doesn’t matter how cold it gets riders make the trip to the showjust in time to relieve the cabin fever that’s been building from the longsub-zero winter.

Live entertainment, along with concession stands for those that arrive withan appetite. Traditionally the show has used motorcycle parts to sell orswap, leathers of all kinds, shirts, and the display of bikes, from custom toaged relics, that might include some of the bikers too… they aren’t in anyof the contests. The Rocky Mountain Show and Swap has also kept itstheme some would call ‘old school’. This economy just might change thatmindset to ‘new school’ as there may be a return to what once was. We’llall stay tuned for that one to see if it happens.

This is the third year at the Greeley venue. Back when, the Hawg WildRocky Mountain Show and Swap venue was at the Boulder County Fair-grounds in Longmont. So if you missed the show at Boulder County Fair-grounds, it’s moved to Greeley and Weld County Fairgrounds in theExhibition Building. Look for the next event to be in November.

KYB (Keep Your Balance)

Biker Larry


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