RIDING FOR WARRIORS 5th ANNUAL MOTORCYCLE RIDE RAISES MORE THAN $25,000 DOLLARS
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Photo Caption: U.S. Air Force veteran Michael Nehlsen at the Great Salt Lake in Antelope Island State Park, Utah at the start of the fifth annual Riding For Warriors.
UNION, N.J. (August 20, 2019) – The fifth annual Riding For Warriors recently wrapped its 15-day motorcycle journey raising more than $25,000 for Hope For The Warriors and its Warrior’s Wish program.
Celebrating 12 years of service, Hope For The Warriors is a national nonprofit dedicated to restoring a sense of self, family, and hope for veterans, service members and military families.
Through one of its first established program, Warrior’s Wish, Hope For The Warriors fulfills a desire for a better quality-of-life or supports a quest for gratifying endeavors for those who have sustained physical and psychological wounds in the line of duty.
For the fifth year, the ride was led by Air Force veteran Michael Nehlsen, with his daughter riding along, and sponsored by Union, New Jersey-based Hillmann Consulting.
The cross country trip started in Utah and traveled through Arizona, Colorado, South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Ohio, Pennsylvania and more, ending back home in New Jersey.
“Despite having to reroute several times due to inclement weather, this year’s journey covered approximately 4,000 miles, across 13 states, said Nehlsen. “We met a lot of veterans, friends of Hope For The Warriors, and motorcycle enthusiasts along the way, which is always one of the most interesting and rewarding parts of this journey. It’s an honor to be able to give back and I’m thankful to everyone who has donated and supported this cause.
“Here at Hillmann, we are just so grateful to be able to support our veterans in this way,” he added.
In five years, Nehlsen’s annual ride has raised more than $145,000 for Warrior’s Wish providing wounded veterans with woodworking and farm equipment, family trips, a horse trailer, a bass boat, two road bicycles and more.
“The Warrior’s Wish program was one of our first established programs,” said Robin Kelleher, co-founder and president/CEO of Hope For The Warriors. “It’s an honor to have Michael’s continued support to this program and Hope For The Warriors, as he travels across the county each year raising funds and spreading awareness for his fellow veterans.”Key sponsors for the fifth annual Ride For Warriors include: Hillmann Consulting, Vietnam combat veteran Bill Nelson, and PAL Environmental Services.
For more information on Hope For The Warriors or its Warriors Wish program, visit hopeforthewarriors.org, Facebook or Twitter.
About Hope For The Warriors:Founded in 2006, Hope For The Warriors is a national nonprofit dedicated to restoring a sense of self, family and hope for post 9/11 veterans, service members and military families. Since its inception, Hope For The Warriors has served more than 19,000 through a variety of support programs focused on transition services, clinical health and wellness, sports and recreation and community development and engagement. The nonprofit’s first program, Warrior’s Wish, has granted more than 180 wishes to fulfill a desire for a better quality of life or support a quest for gratifying endeavors. In addition, Run For The Warriors has captured the hearts of more than 23,500 since 2010. For more information, visit hopeforthewarriors.org, Facebook or Twitter.
NCOM Motorycle News Bytes for August 2019
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From Electric to World Leader in Trouble
By Bill Bish, Editor Ride-On Magazine with images from the Bob T. Collection
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Barnett Complete Clutch Kit- 2014-19 Indian Chief/Chieftain/Roadmaster/Springfield 2014-19 Scout
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Barnett has added two clutch kits to the line-up for the 2014-19 Indian Chief/Chieftain/Roadmaster/Springfield and 2014-19 Scout. These complete clutch kits feature Barnett’s exclusive Carbon Fiber (Chief) and Kevlar (Scout) segmented friction plates which provide better oil flow for cooler clutch temps and smoother, more consistent performance and longer life. Completing the kit is a set of tempered steel plates and a set of heat-treated, heavy duty coil springs. To order, please contact your dealer or visit us at www.barnettclutches.com. Made in the USA.
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Thoughts about what to do with a new Bagger
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If you run a chopper rally for twenty years and you buy a bagger, you’re going to take some sh%!t.
by Greg “Edge” Scheuer
Lured to the Dark Side, Thoughts about what to do with a new Bagger
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“Hello, my name is Edge.”
“Hi Edge.”
“I bought a bagger.” No one in the support group can meet my eyes, they all look away. Some gasp. This is a group that thought they had heard everything.
If you run a chopper rally for twenty years and you buy a bagger, you’re going to take some sh%!t. Oh, and I have. I knew what to expect from my “friends” before I bought an all black Electra Glide.
Even my mom commented, “June is a big Pride month. Pride this and pride that but this might be more than we can handle. Your dad never had a windshield on his motorcycle. I don’t know what has happened to you. I think your new friends are a bad influence, and why do they wear yellow T-shirts?”
At the 20th Anniversary Smoke Out, a proper chopper rally, I was on stage and the chopper riding Kathe Russell seized the microphone and publicly announced that I have an Electra Glide now. A mixed reaction of cheers and jeers erupted from the surprised crowd. Then my crew of friends brought up a pinstriped rocking chair for me. I have been outed.
So, I am just going to address this head-on. My motorcycle life had become somewhat predictable. The same rallies year after year. The same type of bikes. In my travels I came across a great H-D Dealership in Delbarton, WV called Mountain State H-D and I knew they would work with me. All kidding aside I did struggle a bit with the idea of buying a bagger but in the end, I did it.
It’s been years since I sat out in the living room looking at parts catalogs after everyone else was in bed. I have been going to some different type of motorcycle events now. My enthusiasm for riding has been energized and everything is new for me again.
Still being honest here, however. I do not remember a single time in the last thirty years that I saw a bagger, Street Glide, Road Glide, Indian or whatever that I said to myself… “Now that’s a great looking bike.” I’m still not there quite yet but now I am paying a lot more attention to how people customize these bikes.
My attraction is still more utilitarian at this point. I chose a 2019 (and ½) Electra Glide Standard manly because it has less electronic stuff on it. It’s pretty stripped down and I like that. I would have probably chosen a color other than black for the first time in my life but that wasn’t an option. I feel like I am crossing over to the dark side, by getting a bagger, so black is probably more appropriate anyway.
If I could just ride this bike stock for 5,000 miles. I would but some things just don’t fit me. A few changes had to be addressed quickly.
For me, the best money you can spent on motorcycles is to get a comfortable seat. I could fill a rail car with all the seats I tried over the years before I found Mustang. I am a huge fan of Mustang seats. They last forever and they are the most comfortable seats made. I briefly considered that the stock H-D “wasn’t horrible,” until I tried a friend’s ride and I knew this bike would also need a Mustang saddle. This saddle makes an already comfortable bike divine. I am long legged and I picked a “Super Touring” which moves me back a bit. It also has a better angle for my lower back. It’s a sublime improvement.
The stock windshield was short and directed wind straight into my face. So, I spent about 30 days of trying various windshields. I’m pretty tall so the windshield needs to be pretty tall. I felt like I just could not find the right one. There was one brand I liked a lot but in the tallest version it tended to vibrate on the sides. The wind deflection worked well but I decided the vibration along the edges was going to bug me too much.
Finally, a friend in the industry told me about what he thinks are the best windshield on the market, right now, and I gave Clearview Shields, www.clearviewshields.com (800) 798-6089 a try.
Their marketing model is direct sales, which in this instance is a big plus. They ship you a windshield and you can put it in your bike in about 7 minutes. As long as you leave the protective wrapper on the windshield you can exchange it for a higher or lower model to dial your bike in specifically to you. It is very convenient. I went with a five-inch wider windshield which to me looks much better than stock.
So that’s it for now. I want to do a stage II engine upgrade, but I’m going to use S&S parts and I’m not ready to void the warranty just yet. I’ll see y’all at the Willie’s Tropical Tattoo Bike show in Daytona, October 17th. I’ll be checking out the cool bikes, but I’m riding a bagger down there. My how times change.
Easyriders New Owner at Sturgis
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Going To The New Guy’s Party
Photos and text by Rogue
I was covering Michael Lichters Motorcycles As Art Exhibit show at the Buffalo Chip and was talking with Charlie Brechtel when he told me he had someone he wanted me to meet and it was Pepper Foster the new owner of Easyriders.
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Kawasaki Rider Eli Tomac Captures Third Consecutive Pro Motocross Championship
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Foothill Ranch, Calif. (August 17, 2019) – Monster Energy® Kawasaki rider Eli Tomac and his KX™450 earned his third consecutive AMA Pro Motocross Championship at the penultimate round of the series in Mechanicsville, Maryland. Tomac scored fo five overall wins this season and captured 10 moto wins in total. Tomac cements his legacy as only the fourth rider in history to win three consecutive motocross titles. The title is Kawasaki’s 14th 450 class motocross championship, more than any other manufacturer.
To get it done today and a race early is amazing! Honestly, when I crossed the line I didn’t know I had gotten the championship. To go three championships in a row is pretty special and something I am proud of. Each championship has been special in its own right, but man am I happy we got it done today. I can’t thank the entire Monster Energy Kawasaki crew and the entire Kawasaki motorcycle corporation enough for all of the hard work and support all season long.“ – Eli Tomac
Riding with your Dog
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For most of us, our pets are considered family. So, have you ever felt guilty leaving your furry friend at home when you’re taking a ride? Nowadays, you don’t have to leave them whining at the door. Dogs already love the wind in their hair, so taking Fido with you on your next ride could be a match made in heaven. Check out our tips for motorcycling with your dog and don’t forget, safety should always be your #1 priority.
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In Memory of Peter Fonda
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Peter Fonda, celebrated actor known for Easy Rider, dies aged 79
The actor Peter Fonda has died at the age of 79 following a battle with lung cancer, his family has said.
Fonda, who co-wrote, produced and starred in the classic 1969 road movie Easy Rider, died peacefully at his home in Los Angeles on Friday, his family said in a statement.
“In honor of Peter, please raise a glass to freedom.”
Fonda died at 11.05am local time, according to his family. The official cause was respiratory failure due to lung cancer, they said.
Fonda collaborated with another struggling young actor, Dennis Hopper, on the script about two pot-smoking, drug-slinging bikers on a trip through the south-west and deep south.
Fonda produced Easy Rider and Hopper directed it for a meager $380,000. It went on to gross $40m worldwide, a substantial sum for its time.
The film was a hit at Cannes, netted a best-screenplay Oscar nomination for Fonda, Hopper and Terry Southern, and has since been listed on the American Film Institute’s ranking of the top 100 American films. The establishment gave its official blessing in 1998 when Easy Rider was included in the United States National Film Registry for being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant”.
WINDVEST Heading to Street Vibrations in Reno
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