Sun City Biker - July 2011

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July 2011 Sun City Biker 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS JULY 2011 Land of the Free, and Home of the Brave 18 Pg. Rising Eagle Run Pg. 6 American Legion Pg. 10 Register a Custom Bike Pg. 12 www.suncitybiker.com Volume I. No.11 July 2011 EDITOR IN CHIEF Gabriela Lopez MARKETING DIRECTOR Gabriel Rodriguez PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Yadira Jauregui EDITORIAL STAFF Joe Olvera, Orly Rodriguez Mario Rios Rick Carrasco PHOTOGRAPHERS Mauricio Lara, Rick Carrasco WEB/SOCIAL MEDIA DEVELOPMENT Gabriel Rodriguez ADVERTISING SALES John Bone, Tom Walker ACCOUNTING Alicia Alvarado CIRCULATION MANAGER Joe Rodriguez Is Published by: E.P. Mass Media Advertising Inc 11385 James Watt Suite B-12 El Paso, Texas 79936 P(915) 595 2492. F(915) 595 2905 © July 2011 E.P. Mass Media Advertising Inc. All Rights Reserved Reproduction Of This Publication In Whole Or In Part Without The Expressed Written Permission Of The Publisher Is Strictly Prohibited. El Paso, TX E.P.Mass Media Advertising Inc. uses every reasonable effort to insure the accuracy of all advertisements set forth herein. However, some errors may occur. E.P. Mass Media Advertising Inc. is not liable for any damages caused by such errors, and therefore expressly disclaims any liability of any type. Rising Eagles have Charissma Story & Photos by Ricky J. Carrasco The little girl with the biker vest and the big smile has a sad story, and if it was up to her, you would probably never know about it. Her main condition, among others, is spina bifida, a condition that affects her spinal cord and some internal organs. Her other condition seems to be a constant smile. When I spoke to Rising Eagles President “Pushstart”, he told me that they decided to give the little girl a vest with a backpatch that resembled theirs. I asked, before I met her, if they had given her a road name as well. “Well, we actually didn’t have to. Her name is Charissma. She already came with her road name.” The Rising Eagle club has been holding this run for several years to honor a fallen rider, Lindy Ray Clark, who passed away in 2001 in a motorcycle accident. This year, they decided to use the memorial run to help someone in the commu- nity. Charissma was chosen by hospital staff and doctors to be helped. I spoke with Adriana, Charissma’s mother, on the phone a week after the run. “Charissma was born with several other conditions, but she’s progressed very well. Many people don’t notice that she really is ill.” In fact, when you see her, all you see is a smiling, bubbly little girl. You can’t see what is wrong on the inside. “It has been very emotional and stressful for us. We try to be strong for her. There are times when it’s so hard that I don’t go in with her (to Charissma’s various medical procedures) because it’s too hard for me. Her two older brothers have been great. They help out with her so much. The rest of the family is very supportive. They help us with anything we need.” “It’s an emotional roller coaster. There are days when she asks “why her?”, but we, and she, continue to overcome that. It’s tough.” The day before Eagles president “Pushstart” hosted Charissma and her family to a party in her honor. On the day of the run, the Eagles escorted her to and from each of the stops. At each stop, she took pictures with the various clubs and many of the bikers. “She loved the day. She was appreciative and grateful.” Adriana admits she was a bit apprehensive at the thought of a “biker club” helping out the family. “I thought the run was very cool. Neither my husband nor myself knew what to expect. The only knowledge of bikers we had was “Sons of Anarchy”, but my daughter was really excited over the whole thing.” “For us, the money raised from this run will go pay for various therapies that our insurance won’t cover. Everybody was just so friendly, so helpful. It was great. 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Hooters of El Paso 1170 Sunmount Drive Hooters of El Paso 1170 Sunmount Drive Dr 6 Sun City Biker July 2011 (9 5) 77 9 (915) 778-94 (915) 778-9464 5 Honda recall Vehicle Make / Model: HONDA / VT750 2010-2011 Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) Mfr's Report Date: JUN 01, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V310000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,020 Summary: HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 VT750 MOTORCYCLES PRODUCED FROM JUNE 25, 2009, TO MARCH 28, 2011. THE BANK ANGLE SENSOR MAY BE INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED CREATING THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ERRONEOUS READING WHICH COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL. Consequence: AN ENGINE STALL, WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING OPERATED, MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy: HONDA WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED BANK ANGLE SENSORS. THE RECALL IS ESTIMATED TO BEGIN ON JUNE 20, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA MOTORCYCLE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-7841870. Notes: HONDA'S SAFETY RECALL NO. R80. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV POLICIES AS LOW AS $100 For the price of insuring your bike I can help protect your bike, and more importantly you. Dollar for dollar no one protects the rider like Allstate. Call me today for a fast, free quote. Dan Corona (915) 855-1090 Corona Agency 1568 Joe Battle Blvd, Ste.106 El Paso Appointments to fit your schedule. MOTORCYCLE Actual cost will vary and may depend on coverages selected. Subject to terms, availability and qualifications. Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Company: Northbrook, IL. © 2010 Allstate Insurance Company. July 2011 Sun City Biker 7 July 2011 Sun City Biker 9 Legion Rider’s USO Run Story & Photos by Ricky J. Carrasco hours of service. “Our buildings have a family According to Robert “Psyfriendly ‘student union’ cho” Fonseca, an Army vetfeel to it so that soldiers and their families are more eran and Director of Chapter likely to come in to enjoy 598 of the Legion Riders, the themselves or request the run was very successful, raisvarious services we have ing about $4000 for the like counseling and literUSO. The more than 200 ridacy programs.” The USO ers came from various MCs, has 160 centers worldincluding various veteran’s wide. “We are not a fedMCs. eral agency. We are private group entirely funded by donations and by such fundraisers like this and people who believe in what we do. The money we receive here will go to fund El Paso USO programs like literacy education and wounded soldier programs. ” “Psycho” Fonseca from The Legion Riders and Yolanda Castillo from the USO Members of the USO and the American Legion Riders. On June 17th, The American Legion Riders held their first annual USO run. The USO is a non-profit, nonpartisan organization that seeks to “uplift troops and their families”. Most people are familiar with USO based on the many shows they put organize to entertain the troops at home and abroad, made most famous by the Bob Hope shows during the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. “But entertainment is only about 10% of what we do,” says Yolanda Castillo, Director of USO El Paso. The two El Paso USO centers have only been open for about 5 years, but they have received more than 170,000 visits, with its volunteers racking up more than 15,000 10 Sun City Biker July 2011 Texas State Motorcycle Laws Safety Helmet Required by law under age 21. Over age 21, riders are not required to wear a helmet with proof of successful completion of rider training or hold medical insurance covering injuries resulting from a motorcycle accident State Funded Rider Ed quired under age 18 Eye Protection Available for all eligible applicants-re- Not Required Required unless motorcycle is Daytime Use of Headlight manufactured prior to 1975 Passenger Seat Required if carrying a passenger Not Required Passenger Footrest Passenger Age Restriction Prohibits passengers under age 5, unless seated in a sidecar attached to the motorcycle. Helmet Speakers No Restrictions Required by law Periodic Safety Inspection Mirror Left(L) Right(R) One required by law Radar Detector No Restriction Turn Signals Required if model year 1960 or newer. Muffler No acoustical criteria. Maximum Sound Level No acoustical criteria. Compulsory Liability (Mini- State Insurance Requirements mum Limits)(25/50/25) Handlebar Height Maximum of 15" above seat - Required by inspection regulations - Texas Department of Public Safety (Refer to j.) Rider-Education Waiver Skill Test Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States Motorcycles operating two abreast in same lane enced in Administrative Code or Statutes Lane Splitting Statutes Yes Not refer- Not referenced in Administrative Code or July 2011 Sun City Biker 11 by: Tyler Powrs How To Register a Custom Motorcycle First of all you must be aware that every State of the Union is slightly different in its laws and exact procedures for registering a custom built motorcycle, but many aspects are exactly the same. In order to ensure, however, that you do not fail to dot every "i" and cross every "t" along the way, you should open a dialogue with a helpful representative at your local registration office to learn any special details and requirements that may be specific to your State. In fact, it is a great idea to attempt to locate someone at the registration office who is helpful and friendly and be especially nice to this representative because you will probably need to ask some questions along the way and having a contact who is familiar with what you are attempting to do will ensure a pleasant experience when finding answers to hard questions.  Some States limit the number of "builder's titles" an individual can apply for within a specific period of time without holding a business license as a motorcycle builder. In other States, this limit is not simply based on builder's titles but is, instead, based on the number of vehicles of any kind which are titled in a person's name within one year. For example, in order to prevent people from using their front lawns to open illegal used car lots, Florida created a law stating that a single individual could not title 10 or more vehicles within one year unless they could prove either they owned and drove the vehicles (such as a car collector) or they applied to become a business. Be sure to learn about any such regulations in your area.  Much of the process required to register your custom built motorcycle will depend upon exactly how you obtained the parts and equipment used to build the Finding out how to register a custom motorcycle or chopper begins long before you present your finished motorcycle at the local registration office for getting everything legal to go on the highway. In fact, the process begins with the purchase of your very first part and continues throughout the build process and after. This report covers the most common situations which arise when preparing to register a custom built motorcycle. Antique motorcycles are not covered since the process is rather complex and most custom builds today are not built from antique components bike. If the motorcycle was purchased as a basket case with frame and engine parts, you should have obtained the title to the motorcycle with the purchase. This is a key to successful registration. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the frame and engine should match the VIN listed on the motorcycle Title of Ownership and allow you to easily transfer the title. But many situations are not that simple and each situation has differing requirements. Before looking at specific custom build scenarios, let's look at the parts of the process which are the same for each type of build.  Save All Paperwork: Whatever paperwork arrives with your parts or which is provided from the seller should be maintained. Every major component should have some type of proof of ownership provided which states the VIN.  Emissions Inspection: In some States, motor vehicle emissions must meet certain standards established by law. Most of these States do consider motorcycles to be a type of motor vehicle 12 Sun City Biker July 2011 and therefore must meet the required emissions levels permitted by law. This has long been the case in California, but more and more States are setting standards as global warming becomes more and more of a concern. If you live in a State which has legally established emissions standards, you should learn from your Department of Motor Vehicles exactly what equipment must be incorporated into your custom build to control emissions and what standards your motorcycle must meet. Also, inquire about what certification you must obtain and where tests can be run on your completed, functional motorcycle in order to obtain an emissions certificate. Safety Inspection: After assembly, you must present your operational custom built motorcycle to a law enforcement agency in your State for an inspection to certify that the motorcycle is road-worthy and to certify the odometer setting. This usually must be performed on the proper Department of Motor Vehicles form and a small fee is usually charge for the service. These safety inspections are only valid for a specific period of time, usually 90 days. Should the safety inspection reveal problems which cause the custom built motorcycle to fail the inspection, you can expect to have to pay the fee anyway. When you resolve the issue and return for another inspection, you will again need to pay the required fee, so try to avoid submitting your bike for inspection before it is completely ready to pass the scrutiny of law enforcement officers who are certain to look at every detail. Title Application: Regardless of the method used to build your custom bike, you will need to obtain a Title of Ownership, or at least have proof of application of such, before registering the motorcycle. The exact type of Title and requirements, however, vary based on the type of build. Proof of Insurance: All States require insurance be carried on vehicles to be driven on the streets, roads, and highways of that State. Proof that you have insurance on the motorcycle must be provided in order to register the motorcycle. New Custom Built Motorcycles A new custom built motorcycle is usually defined, for the purposes of registration, as a motorcycle assembled from new parts, usually aftermarket parts, which is assembled by a person other than a manufacturer of motorcycles by using major components which are purchased from authorized manufacturers of component parts and which are accompanied by the Manufacturer's Statement of Origin (MSO). This is, perhaps, the simplest scenario for obtaining a title for a custom built motorcycle. Because each part that is purchased comes with a payment receipt and the larger components such as frame and engine also must have a valid MSO, the builder simply saves and organizes each of these key pieces of paperwork until completing the motorcycle. Parts which do not have MSOs should have the original receipt saved for proof of where the parts were obtained. It is important to be able to prove that each and every part was obtained legally. In the case of the frame and engine, the VINs listed on the MSOs must be visible on the completed custom built motorcycle for verification. If these numbers do not match, it will be almost impossible to register the bike, so check that the paperwork included with your major components match the numbers on the components and if an error is found, contact your supply source immediately. Do not install the part and think that you can work it all out later; you might have to return the component in a worst case scenario and have replacement shipped. While these errors are very rare, anything can and often will happen during a custom motorcycle build project and the registration office is no place to reach the initial realization that you have a major issue with VINs and MSOs. The motorcycle will need to be presented to a local law enforcement agency in your area for an inspection of road-worthiness, For The rest of the story visit www.suncitybiker.com July 2011 Sun City Biker 13 Easyriders Rodeo Tour & Rally CALENDAR OF EVENTS JULY 2011 5800 N I-35, Denton, TX Saturday, July 16, 2011, 12:00 Noon (Kickstands up) Why wait until a cold day in winter? Come benefit the kids of Denton County on a warm summer's day ride! All Toys will be saved for the Denton County Toy Store and distributed to underprivileged children for Christmas 2011 All food will be donated to the Denton County Food Bank Admission: One toy and canned good or nonperishable item, or $10, per person. The first stop is the toy drop-off point, Asbury Methodist Church. The run then continues to the party at the American Legion Post 88 in Lake Dallas Non-Riders Welcome! Door Prizes, 50/50, Great food, Live Music and more! Bike Show sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. Too Broke For Sturgis 20th Annual July 15 - July 17, 2011 1146 Crossroads Boulevard Columbus, TX This event will be held at the Colorado County fairgrounds.. There will be: *motorcycle rodeo auction *bars stool racing *live music *motorcycle exhibits *ride in bike show and unlimited food & beer. This event has so much more to offer so come on out and enjoy the fun. WEBSITE http://www.easyridersevents.com/ West Texas Blackgold Biker Rally July 15, 2011 - July 17, 2011. Goldsmith, TX. We will start the rally at the men's club.Registration begins on Friday at 10:00 am. There will be raffle run, bike games, bike show, music, contests and much more. The rally benefits local charities in Odessa and Midland. Call if you have any questions. (432) 827-3404 WEBSITE http://www.blackgoldrally.com/ Christmas in July Toy Run and Food Drive The 20th Annual Too Broke For Sturgis old school biker party will take place from Friday, July 22, 2011 to Sunday, July 24, 2011. Location: Mormon Lake, AZ Admission: - $30 per person for weekend pass - $20 per person for Saturday pass Events listed: - Camping - Poker run - Live music - Games - Raffle - And much more Please contact for more info: 602.615.9254 We hope to see you there! http://www.toobrokeforsturgis.com 16 Sun City Biker July 2011 CALENDAR OF EVENTS JULY 2011 White Mountian Pine Rally The White Mountain Bike Rally will be taking place on July 1, 2011 through July 4, 2011. 2nd Annual Bike Rally in the beautiful White Mountains of Arizona. Get away from the heat and ride in the largest expanse of pine trees in the U.S. Food, Fun, and prizes, bike parade, bike games 2 poker runs cash prizes, ride in bike contest, biker games and a bike giveaway in the casino. http://www.wmbr.hondah.com Poker Run will be held on July 23rd, 2011 Location: -Santa Fe Motor Sports, Santa Fe, NM Ride length: -50 miles Events listed: -Food/drink -Music -Great prizes -and much more Prices: -$30 per bike Proceeds will go to the Employee Benefits Committee of the City of Santa Fe. continues today. This event will bring motorcyclists from all walks of life to this unique event started after one of our nations great icons! The only change, these riders will bring Iron Horses to this rally! Everything you could want in a biker rally will be at this event. Make sure to attend this event, you will not be disappointed. WEBSITE http://www.roughridermotorcyclerally.com/ EMAIL [email protected] m FEATURE YOUR EVENT ON SUN CITY BIKER! If you would like to have your event listed for all our readers to see please email details to: [email protected] 8th Annual Biker Boyz Weekend This event will be located in Las Vegas, New Mexico on July 29th through July 31st of 2011. After the first Rough Rider Teddy Roosevelt over 100 years ago the tradition still Santa Fe Showdown Motorcycle Poker Run - 1st Annual The 1st Annual Santa Fe Showdown Motorcycle July 2011 Sun City Biker 17 Freedom is always on the mind of the American biker. Open roads, clear skies and a tank full of gas is all that it usually takes to make a biker smile. An American knows that once he hits that asphalt, he is free to go where-ever his heart takes him. For someone who came to this country from another, and fought and bled for its colors, having a proud red, white and blue motorcycle is what makes this rider smile. Vico Granillo was born and raised for a while in Chihuahua, Mexico. After graduating from Socorro High here in El Paso, he enlisted with the Marines and served 4 years. He fought in Desert Storm and Desert Shield in Iraq in the early 90’s. Serving with the Marines gave him an opportunity to serve the country he wanted to be a part of. After serving, he received his citizenship. Vico, who has been riding since he was 16 years old, says he tries to ride at least once a week and has travelled as far as San Diego on his Yamaha Roadliner. He says he painted the flag on his bike because of the story it tells. Many bikers, many of whom also have military experience, may agree that Old Glory tells their story. “When my family saw the paint job, they were very impressed. We are very proud to be American citizens.” Vico’s brother is also military man, having served in the Army. When asked if he had anything to add for the story, Vico simply asked that the quote “Land of the Free, and Home of the Brave” be included somewhere in reference to his bike. For a man who exemplifies bravery, and who practices his freedom, this was the least I could do to show off his spectacular motorcycle. Readers & Rides 20 Sun City Biker July 2011 Readers & Rides July 2011 Sun City Biker 21 Readers & Rides 22 Sun City Biker July 2011