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One day closer to spring, is exactly what I tell myself every morning when I get up. It has not been that long since I have been on two wheels, but it also seems like it has been forever. I have always found it strange that the summer seems to fl y by, but the winter drags on and on. Not a thing in the world we can do about it, so just hold on tight to memories from years past, and look forward to the upcoming bike shows and swap meets. As of print time, there are a couple of events yet in January that are good to hit. January 31st in Des Moines, is the 36th Annual Wild Wades High Performance Swap Meet. Wade puts on a good show with a variety of car, bike, ATV, and all sorts of collectables and hard to fi nd parts. Also on January 31st in Rock Island, IL, is the Parts Girl Promotions Swap meet hosted by Joe and Kim. As far as swap meets go, these folks put on about the best around for fi nding parts for new and old. More parts, less other stuff, well worth the time to check out. Joe does another show in Cedar Rapids on March 6th. Another show in the month of love is the Capital City Bike Show and Swap Meet on February 13th-14th. Tators long standing show will be back again, so you can stop down, get a new magazine, register for a Tall Corn Run card, and just check out the sights.

The planning for the Tall Corn Run is going full bore with many more Check In Sites being added weekly. The offi cial start of the run is April 1st, but the program has created quite the buzz. As of now, you can register and get your cards at Okoboji Harley-Davidson in Okoboji, Ernies Harley-Davidson in Algona, Big Barn Harley-Davidson in Des Moines, Metro Harley-Davidson-Can Am-Suzuki in Cedar Rapids, and Wieblers Harley-Davidson in Davenport. Inside the magazine is a map page of these locations, and more will be added before the run starts. We have some great prizes that will be given away every month, and even more big prizes to be given away at the end of season party at Okoboji Harley-Davidson on October 15th. You may want to pencil that date in your calendar if you can make it to Okoboji. More information will be coming, so keep your eyes peeled on Thunder Roads Magazine of Iowa,

the website at thunderroadsiowa.com, and the Thunder Roads Magazine of Iowa

Facebook page.Something else

new and exciting happens this spring; the 18th 20th of March

in Omaha at the CenturyLink

Center, the 61st Annual World of Wheels

Motorcycle Show will be held in conjunction with the

World of Wheels Auto Show. The show this year is sponsored by Thunder Roads

Magazine of Iowa, and we are accepting applications for the Bike Show now until the day of the show. For more information, email [email protected] or call 712-249-5630. The registration fee is $50 for the weekend and that includes a couple of weekend passes. ISCA and CASI will be responsible for classifying and judging all bikes in competition and awarding the prizes. If you think your bike has what it takes, let us know!

February is the month of love! I suppose they intended this to mean loving another person; a spouse, a signifi cant other, someone that you have a romantic interest in, well I say it does not have to be a person that you love. You can love your bike, love your biker life, and love your biker brothers and sisters. We put a little deal in the magazine with some of the reader comments, just to share a little bit of the love of the biker life that we all enjoy so much. Happy Valentines Day! Share the love with the ones you love, other half, other bike, whatever it may be.

Thunder Roads Magazine of Iowa is put into your hands thanks to the sponsors of the magazine. The people that make this thing go around every month are some special folks and we greatly appreciate the support. If you see a business on our pages, stop in to see them and let them know that TRMI sent you! Thanks to all of the sponsors, it is greatly appreciated, and we wish you all well.

Vernon and Melanie Schwarte TRMI

Quote of the Month: If you have only one smile in you give it to the people you love. Maya Angelou

For the Valentines cover, my lovely wife and partner Melanie adorns one of Joe Chances

motorcycles, his prized 1948 Panhead. Febru-ary 22nd is her big 40th Birthday, so wish her a

Happy Birthday if you see her! Joe is the master painter at Creative Concepts in Harlan, and has a bad ass man cave as you can see. Joe will be

slinging the paint for one of the TCR prizes to be given away in October. Watch for more details

on the Tall Corn Run! Happy VD!

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This was one of those places to go, things to do weekends, so Saturday morning found us in the Cedar Rapids area, watching with envy as bike after bike roared by on the highways. Everyone was bundled up like they were running the Iditarod, but they were RIDING! December in Iowa, with the temperature about 50 degrees around noon, a slight breeze from the

south, and full sun. What an unexpected beauty of a day! Unfortunately, we were in the car instead of on the bikes. Even though I was pretty sure there was no opportunity for a ride in my near future, I still found myself running down a mental list of things that would have to be done before we could ride: Did Mark get the pad put back on my seat after he installed the back rest? Since he had been so busy during bow season, had he even grabbed a moment to plug the bikes into the trickle charger? Knowing how wed been caught off guard by the beautiful day I only hoped the riders that were out had at least taken the time to check the air pressure in their tires before taking off not exactly a full T-CLOCK check, but better than nothing. Most of us have heard about the major points on the T-CLOCK checklist (Tires, Controls, Lights, Oil, Chassis, Kickstand) that were supposed to inspect on our bikes before we ride. But have you ever wondered about where that came from? It started out with a group of guys who had seen some unbelievable bike wrecks caused by issues that would have been avoidable if they had been discovered prior to the ride. They decided that if the bikers knew the most important areas to inspect, it would cut back on accidents, so they made a list on a whiteboard of the top accident causes so the bikers could memorize them : low air pressure, worn tread, object embedded in tire tread, broken hose, throttle sticking, loose cables etc. Then one of their wives came in and saw the list. We cant even get you guys to remember to throw your dirty socks in the hamper, so what makes you think anyone will remember this? The guys waited till the trouble-maker

left before reluctantly admitting she was right. Then, one of them noticed that the fi rst 3 items fell under Tire issues; then next 3 items under Controls issues; and so on. That prompted the re-organization of the list into categories under the easy-to-remember acronym T-CLOCK. Or at least, thats how I heard the whole T-CLOCK thing came about. Believe it or not, we were in the same information-overload position spiritually speaking until Jesus came along. Because the Lord God cared about the well-being of his people, he had provided lists of what SHOULD be done, what should NOT be done, and what should be done if you had already done the thing that should NOT be

done. Then, the religious leaders came along and added more stuff to the lists till the people were absolutely overwhelmed with rules. So its not surprising that Mark 12:28 records this question being asked of Jesus: Of all the commandments, which is the most important? Its obvious that Jesus was fully aware that none of us quite get our dirty socks to the hamper because heres how he distills books full of commandments down to something we can all remember: The most important commandment is this: . .You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength. The second is equally important: Love your neighbor as yourself. No other commandment is greater than these. Of course, the Bible does give more detail on how those play out in daily life such as when Jesus tells how to show your love for God: If you love me, keep my commandments. And how to show love for your neighbor: Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. So for a bit of self-inspection, just remember that all the big things of life are divided into these two categories: Love God and Love your neighbor. If what youre thinking or doing doesnt fi t under one of these headings, theres going to be a problem. Get with God to make it right and youll avoid some major wrecks in life.

Blessings to you Karla

Mark and Karla Cornick are Area Reps with the Christian Motorcyclists Association. Find out more about CMA and Gods plan for you at www.cmausa.org .

CMA NotesCMA Notes


Th e Biker Friendly Business Directory is a list of establishments throughout Iowa that sponsor the magazine. You can pick up your copy here every month. Let them know that you saw them in TRMI. If your business would like to advertise in Th under Roads Iowa Biker Friendly Business Listing and become a part of the network, please email [email protected]

Biker Accessories

CoolBikerStuff .com1606 P Avenue

Milford, Iowa 51351877-816-2200

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Crispys Biker ApparelCedar Rapids, Iowa

Find Us On Facebook319-241-0916

ChurchesRebels In His Hands

600 16th AvenueCouncil Bluff s, Iowa

Mark and Lora Schiller Pastors712-329-9901

DealersBaxter Cycle311 4th Street

Marne, Iowa 51552712-781-2351

www.baxtercycle.com

Big Barn Harley-Davidson81 NW 49th Place

Des Moines, Iowa 50313515-265-4444

www.bigbarnhd.net

Brennys Motorcycle Clinic4426 State Street

Bettendorf, IA 52722(563)359-7222

www.BRENNYS.com

Carroll Cycle Center1327 Plaza DrCarroll, Iowa 712-792-1610

www.carrollcycle.com

Ernies Harley-Davidson2613 Hwy 18 EastAlgona, IA 50511

515-295-7951www.erniesharley.com

Fenders Cycle and Motorsport1109 E Army Post RoadDes Moines, Iowa 50315

515-256-9062www.fenderscycle.com

Fenders Honda100 South 16th Street

Ames, Iowa 50010 [email protected]

515-233-4727

Loess Hills Harley-Davidson57408 190th Street

Pacifi c Junction IA 51561712-622-4000

loesshillshd.com

McGrath Dubuque Harley-Davidson145 N Crescent RdgDubuque, IA 52003

563-557-3735www.dubuqueharley-davidson.com

Metro Harley-Davidson2415 Westdale Drive SW

Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404319-362-9496

www.metro-motorsports.com

Nishna Valley CycleHONDA YAMAHA KTM

Atlantic, Iowa 500221-888-577-6406

www.nishnavalleycycle.com

Okoboji Harley-Davidson1005 Eastview Avenue

Okoboji IA, 51355712-332-7700

www.erniesharley.com

R/J PerformanceHWY 63 North

Ottumwa, Iowa 52501641.684.8400

www.rjperformance.com

Route 65 Harley-Davidson1300 S Jeff erson Way

Indianola, Iowa 50125515.962.2160

www.route65hd.net

Uptown Motors Sales, Inc310 Cleveland St

Muscatine, IA 52761563-263-2944

www.uptownmotorsales.com

Werner Cycle Works14410 Frontier Road Exit 440 I-80

Omaha, NE 68138402-894-3050

www.wernercycleworks.com

Whipp Sales and Service, Inc701 S 8th Street

Clarinda, Iowa 516321.800.477.0195

www.whippsalesandserv.com

Wieblers Harley-Davidson5320 Corporate Park Drive

Davenport, IA 52807563-355-6437

www.wieblers.com

Zylstra Harley-Davidson1930 E 13th StreetAmes, Iowa 50010

515-232-6223zylstrahd.com

Entertainment

Book Em Danos 33 S Main Street

Denison, Iowa 51442712-263-9818Mon-Sat 4-2

Dancers Nightly 5-1:30

Celebrations DJ & Karaoke ServicesNewton, IA 641-521-8036

Any Occasion /Rally or Event EmCeeFacebook/Ray Johansen(Celebrations)Specializing in Weddings & Receptions

National Motorcycle Museum102 Chamber Drive

Anamosa, Iowa 52205319-462-3925

Nationalmcmuseum.org

Okoboji Classic CarsMuseum and Restoration Shop

810 Jeppeson RoadWest Okoboji, Iowa 51351

712-332-802

Food and DrinkAmigos

280 North 1st StreetFort Dodge, Iowa 50501

515-576-0142Amigosfortdodge.com

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Barneys203 S Mill Street

Wadena, Iowa 52169563-774-2525

Barneys Wadena on Facebook

Baxas Sutliff Store & Tavern5546 130th Street NE Lisbon

319-624-2204Cold Beer, Delicious Food,Good Music & Great Times!

Beach PubAlong Highway 22, Buff alo,IA

Open Daily 10am-2amJoin Us Weekly For Home-Cooked Sunday Breakfast

Bikerz313 Main Ave.

ClearLake, IA 50428641-440-4255

Noon-2am 7 days a week

Bootleggers of MillvilleAwesome Stop, Great Staff, Fantastic Food

Tops in Scenic River RidesCheck us on Facebook

563-252-7775

Buck Snort113 4th Street

Neola, Iowa 51559712-485-9090

Th e Buck Snort on Facebook

C&L Sandbar 103 North Noyes Street Mondamin, IA 51557

712-646-2300 or 712-216-0975 Hours Daily 11-close

Catfi sh CharliesOn the Mississippi River

1630 E. 16th Street Dubuque, IA 52001(563)582-8600

www.Catfi shCharliesDubuque.com

Cindi Maes101 Main Street

Earling, Iowa 51530712-747-6262

Cindi Maes on Facebook

Cruisers Lounge411 Main Griswold

712-778-4111 Mon-Th urs 3PM-Midnight

Fri-Sat 3PM-2AM Sunday 11AM-Midnight

Desperados105 E 5th Street Atlantic

712-243-7087Home of Cold Beer,

Good Times, Pizza & Wings

Dollys Bar & Grill109 N. Pine Street

Auburn, Iowa 51433712-688-2220

Come for the Food, Stay for the Scenery

Durango Depot736 Burtons Furnace Road

Open 3 to closeBest Scenic Road With the Best Food!

563-552-2291

Fros Pub N Grub309 Cedar St, Wilton

563-732-3977Fros Pub n Grub on Facebook

A Surprise Around Every Corner

Goozmans WestsideBar & Grill

Harlan, Iowa712-755-2259

Goozmans Westside on Facebook

Haverhill Social Club202 1st Street

Haverhill, Iowa 50120 641-475-3321

Mon-Sat 10-2, Sun 12-12

Hawkeye Bar & Grill110 North 4th StreetMapleton, IA 51034

712-882-1226Mon-Sat 10:30 a.m. ~ Sun 12:00 p.m.

Iron Saddle Saloon39 S Main Street

Dayton, Iowa 50530515-547-3311

J.R. WilliesGateway to the Beautiful Hill Country

Colesburg, IA 563-856-5095Open Daily Mon-Sun 11AM

Home of the Willie Whopper

Just 1 More515-570-4206403 3rd Ave

Under the Water TowerJamaica, Iowa

Knickers Saloon2186 Central Avenue

Dubuque, Iowa 52001563-557-0887 365 Days a YearKnickers Saloon on Facebook

KnuckleheadsAnamosa, IA 319-462-2724

Like on FB Knuckleheads Pub & Grub

Open M-F 11-2, S-S 10-2Th e Knucklehead Burger Git IT IN YA

Lampes Pub608 Iowa Avenue

Dunlap, Iowa 51529712-643-5781

Open 7 days a week at 11 AM

Midway Tavern206 1st StreetSoldier, Iowa712-884-2230

www.midwaytavernsoldier.com

Minden Bowl Caf & Lounge209 Broadway StreetMinden, Iowa 51553

712-483-2937Minden Bowl on Facebook

Montgomery Street Pub207 East Montgomery Street

Creston, Iowa 50801641-782-2165

Papa Joes117 South 6th Street

Missouri Valley, Iowa 51555712-642-9015

Pearl Street Social Club110 Pearl Street SW

Shellsburg, Iowa 52332319-436-7100

Find Us On Facebook!

Pines SteakhouseOinkers Lounge & Grill

1500 E 7th StreetAtlantic, Iowa 50022

712-243-3606M-F 11AM-, S-S 4PM-

Pizza Ranch DENISON510 HWY 39 North

Denison, Iowa712-393-3333

Check Us Out on FacebookOpen 7 Days a Week

Pizza Ranch HARLAN613 Court Street

Harlan, Iowa 51537712-755-2262

Check Us Out on FacebookOpen 7 Days a Week

Red Oak Tap419 E. Reed

Red Oak, Iowa 51566712-623-4788

Riverside Tavern450 E Main St

Lehigh, Iowa 50557515-359-9998

Email:[email protected]

Sambettis Bar and Grill1430 2nd Avenue

Des Moines, Iowa 50314515-245-9780

Mon-Sat 11a-2a, Sun 11a-7p

Screaming Eagle American Bar & Grill228 East 4th Street

Waterloo, Iowa 50703319-235-8865

www.partyattheeagle.com

Scooters on Broadway475 NE BroadwayDes Moines, Iowa

[email protected]

Shenanigans Pub-Dubuque3203 Jackson Street

Dubuque, Iowa563-513-4001

Open 364 - 3 pm - 2 am

Sidetracked206 West Union StreetCreston, Iowa 50801

641-782-8534

Slabys Bar & GrillPlainview, Iowa

563-843-3443Home of the Famous

Jumbo Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Sparetime Bar & Grill136 West Main Street

Ute, Iowa 61060712-885-2226

Sportsman Bar & Grill103 1st Street

Pisgah, Iowa 51564712-456-2222

FOOD, FUEL, FUN

Stumpys Bar & Grill423 Main Street

Duncombe, Iowa 50532515-543-4222

Stumpys Bar & Grill on Facebook

Suds N- Jugs Bar & Grill807 Iowa Avenue

Onawa, Iowa 51040712-433-4880

Nightly Food Specials

Th e Back Forty317 Main St.

Macedonia, Iowa 51549712-486-2687

facebook.com/thebackforty

Th e Edge3157 Joliet Avenue

Missouri Valley, Iowa 51555712-642-2229

Th e Edge on Facebook

Th e Home Plate Diner304 E. 30th Street

Des Moines, Iowa 50317515-262-7000

Th e Lounge1005 Chatburn AveHarlan, Iowa 51537

712-755-5050Th e Lounge Harlan Iowa on Facebook

Th e Roadhouse105 Washington

Marne, Iowa 51552712-781-2272

Home of the Marne Burger

Th e Sawmill Bar & GrillNow with a Full Menu

401 Main StNew Market, IA 51646-3079

712-585-3601

Th irstys on 3rd2202 W 3rd, Davenport

(563)424-1123Follow Us on Facebook

Daily Th irst Quenching Deals

Timerz Pub & Eatery324 E 7th Street

Logan, Iowa 51546Timerz Pub & Eatery on FB

Food & Fun Available 7 Days/Week


T.J.s Pourhouse100 E. Washington Street

Exira, Iowa 50076712-268-2353

Open M-SAT.@11, SUN.@ NOON

Tobey Jacks Mineola Steak HouseMineola, Iowa712-526-2078

Open 7 Days a WeekCheck Us Out on Facebook

Uncle Harleys Bar & Grill202 W Mayne, Blue Grass

(563)381-1717Great Pizza & Food

Bikers ALWAYS Welcome

Vics Main Tap304 Broadway

Audubon, Iowa 50025712-563-2122

Opens M-F 3, Sat 10, Sun 3

Vista Pub7205 Vista Drive

West Des Moines, Iowa515-528-2186

Vista Pub on Facebook

Whitetails Bar & Grill101 N. Main St. Marble Rock

IA,50653 641-397-9900 Mon.- Sat. 7am breakfast -2am Close

www.whitetailsbarandgrill.com

Wilsons Tap and Recreation1008 Story Street

Boone, Iowa 50036/515-433-1395

Woodys Roadside Tavern100 West Jeff ersonAlbion, Iowa 50005

(641) 488-2220Woodys Roadside Tavern on Facebook

Guns and Ammo

2A Firearms TrainingTraining to Protect Your 2nd

Ammendment Rights641-439-6660

Craig.2aft @gmail.com

Locked and Loaded Outfi tters612 Market Street

Harlan, Iowa 51537712-235-4867

www.LockedandLoadedOutfi tters.com

McCunn Specialty Firearms74980 Richland RoadMassena, Iowa 50853

www.mccunnguns.com712-779-GUNS

Shooters Outlet114 Main Street

Arcadia, Iowa 51430712-689-2772

Tues,Wed,Fri 9-5, Th urs 9-7, Sat 8-12www.shootersoutlet.net

SR GunsmithingAGI Certifi ed Gunsmith

Scott Rule Council Bluff s, IA402-850-5787

[email protected]

Insurance

Matt McCall Insurance AgencyState Farm Insurance

102 East South St, Tipton563-886-6120

www.mattmccall.net

Oakland Insurance AgencyMotorcycle, Home, AUTO, Commercial, Life, Health

Specializing in Teen DriversShane Baker

[email protected]

Legal

Hupy and Abraham sc, pcLawyers for Bikers

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99 Counties to tour on the bike, 99 counties to tour, take one down, drive on around, 31 counties to tour on the bike. A few years back, a summer riding goal was to ride through each one of the counties of Iowa, and what was found was a wealth of interest and beauty. Each month we will revisit each county as a featured article. We will tell you about new things to see, places to ride, and give you a little spark of touring curiosity for our state of Iowa.Montgomery County

Montgomery County is located in southwestern Iowa. The population is approximately 10,700 but has declined since its peak in 1900, due in part to urbanization and decline of family farms. The county seat is Red Oak, and it was founded in 1851.

Montgmery County was named in honor of Richard Montgomery, an American Revolutionary War general killed in 1775 while trying to capture Quebec City, Canada.

We started our tour of Montgomery on a cold January morningfueled up on coffee and ready to find some cool places for bikers to visit. Our first stop took us to Elliott. Cruising down the main street, we noticed that much like other rural Iowa towns, Elliott is quiet and small. We noticed the Coe Creek Caf was open, and seemed to be the place to be if you were looking for vittles. Patrons say that the staff is courteous and attentive, and the food is awesome. Whether you prefer diner style fare, or a slice of juicy prime rib, youre sure to find something to satisfy. One notable aspect

of Elliott is that while the town is quite small, they actually have 2 exits off of Hwy 48.

After checking out Elliott, we headed down H-14 towards Grant. This is a nice road for ridingsmooth and lets you experience some of the gentle curves and rolling hills that Iowa has to offer. Before

reaching Grant we noticed Pilot Grove Park and Camping

on the north side of H-14. A nice campground and park for families if you

enjoy primitive campinggives you the opportunity to experience the outdoors, while not having to travel too far from modern conveniences. A short jaunt later and we had arrived in Grant. Grant is another Iowa diamond in the rough, with a little place called The Hayloft on Hwy 71 that you just have to see for yourself. We ordered a couple of sandwiches to go and enjoyed ourselves while we waited. This place is amazingits like walking into a museum of rural history. We wandered around looking at everything and lost track of timeso long in fact that the lovely lady who prepared our food came back to let us know it was waiting at the counter. If you are ever around Grant, stop by the Hayloft and get yourself a bite to eat, or a cold beer, and spend some time checking out the dcor.

We continued down 71 heading towards our next stop, when we just had to pull over. Right along the highway north of Tenville we spotted a bald eagle. We soon realized there was in fact a pair of eagles as they flew together over the creeks searching for some grub of their own. We continued on and arrived at our next destination, Villisca. If you hit Villisca and are in need of sustenance, stop by TJs caf. If youre like many Iowans, you enjoy a good tenderloin, and TJs was voted having one of the best in our great state by Our Iowa magazine. By far, the greatest attraction offered by Villisca is shrouded by a tragedy that occurred on June 10, 1912. Sightseers and paranormal investigators alike flock to the small house on 2nd Street whether to search for evidence of


haunting, or to satisfy their curiosity surrounding the

unsolved murders. The home was owned by J.B. and Sarah Moore, who along with their four children and two

overnight guests were violently murdered by

an unknown assailant(s). Two adults and six children

were found dead that morning, at the hands of an ax wielding butcher. Tours and overnight stays are available by contacting Martha Linn at 712-621-1530. Leaving Villisca we took H-46 west and found it to be a great road for riding. We headed off towards Stanton and shook off the creepy crawlies left behind from the Ax Murder house.

We found Stanton to be a small town with a lot of community pride. A Swedish community, they have a great Swedish Heritage and Cultural Center. The cultural center is housed in the old school, which is actually the oldest public building in Montgomery County still in use. Stanton is also home to the worlds largest Swedish coffee pot and coffee cupsomething I have never seen before. We met some friendly residents and chatted a while about bikes and

rat rods, as well as what goes on in the sleepy little town. There is a local bar on the main drag that has been owned by the same woman for forty years, so if you need libations, stop by Virginias. The place for vittles in Stanton is also on the main street. The Cast Iron Cafe boasts a lot of homemade grub and a pie case to die for, not to mention some damn friendly folks behind the counter who share the love of riding. Deciding that we had spent far too much of our day bullshitting, we headed east towards our next stop.

Viking Lake State Park is one of the most popular state parks in southwest Iowa due to its accessibility and variety of recreational opportunities. A large portion of the 1,000-acre park has been left in its natural

state and its not uncommon to see an abundance of wildlife roaming the park. Many of the parks hills and valleys were once campsites of Native American tribes and artifacts were uncovered when the dam was being constructed. There is a lakeside restaurant and concession stand as well as boat rental, bait and tackle, and firewood available on site. The lake is 137 acres and 44 feet at its deepest point, many hiking trails, swimming, and picnic sites as well. The park is a great place for family in southwest Iowa.

From the park, we headed to Red Oak. Red Oak became the county seat in 1865, and the community was officially founded in 1869 when the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad arrived. Red Oak is the smallest town in Iowa history to have a streetcar system, and also has ties to the Underground Railroad. Red Oak is a prime example of a community proud of its history. Downtown renovations, the impressive court house, and the Heritage Hill Tour are examples of this. If you like

old houses, you need to take time to do this driving tour. Some of the architecture is simply amazingproof of the booming industry that occurred in Red Oak with the arrival of the railroad. There is a new farm to table restaurant downtown that you need to trySauced. They serve up some good grub. If you are looking to quench your thirst, stop by the Red Oak Tap. Connie and Rod are some of the friendliest folks you can find, and they run some great beer specials that you wont want to miss. Find details on the Tap in our biker friendly listing, and tell them TRMI sent you!

Our tour of Montgomery County was a lot of fun, but as you know, there are more counties in this great state that we have yet to delve into. Next month Pinky will nose around Muscatine County and let you know whats shakin in her neck of the woods.

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At the close of the 90s we had reached a point in our journey where Harley Davidson was still coming on strong, Japanese bikes were twisting the throttle and climbing the ranks, and Indian was creeping back onto the scene with some solid bikes. The 2000s wouldnt slow manufacturers down either.

Harley Davidson brings the fuel injected V-Rod to the table in 2002. The V-Rod also combined overhead cams and liquid cooling and delivered an ass kicking 115 horsepower. The Sportster line of bikes received updates to its seating positions, frames, and engine mountings, as well as the addition of the XL Forty-Eight in 2010. The touring editions at Harley also had some work done; improving transmissions and creating a new frame that provided a longer wheelbase to improve seating position and maneuverability. 2006 brought us the all-new FLHX/I Street Glide to the touring family as well. The biggest change for Harley this decade was quite possibly the addition of the 2009 FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic. Harleys fi rst three-wheeler for public purchase.

Harley Davidson wasnt the only company hard at it during this time. After purchasing Indian Motorcycle Company from a London based private equity fi rm (Stellican), Polaris Industries Inc. took over production and relocated from Kings Mountain, N.C. to our very own Spirit Lake, Iowa. While a modest number of Indian Chiefs had been produced in North Carolina, the resources of Polaris and the move to Iowa proved to be stellar for Indian. Indian not only began production again, but they introduced the powerful new Thunder Stroke 111 V Twin in 2013 at Daytona Bike Week. In 2014 Indian unveiled the Indian Chief Classic, Indian Chief Vintage, and Indian Chieftain all equipped with the powerful Thunder Stroke engine as well. The Indian Roadmaster would soon follow, and then the Indian Scout, and the Chief Dark Horse. Indian came back with a vengeanceand with the mind-blowing power

behind these new bikes that has even the most expeditious riders shaking their heads.

So the industry just keeps

chugging along, perfecting the objects of our affection at every turnand we all thank you for that, but what do these guys have up their sleeves for us in the future? Over the years concept bikes have emerged that look to the consumer to be straight out of the mind of H.G. Wells. But what ever happened to these bikes? Well, just as in the early years, development stages didnt always progress past the prototype stage. Many of these concepts proved to be nothing more than cool ideas ideas that appear feasible on paper, but lack the ability to actually function on the road. Despite this fact, some of them are still worth a look.

The Nuclear Fusion Motorbike 2050 is a concept designed by Romain Herment. This concept bike uses nuclear energy as a power source.

Herment calls it the Motorbike 2050 Version 2..makes me wonder what kind of explosion Version 1 ended in. This futuristic bike uses two inexhaustible natural elements (deuterium and tritium) to allow for a sustainable ride should dark days come to the fuel industries.

The Lamborbiker is a tribute to Nicolas Tesla and Ferrucio Lamborghini. This bike takes its name from invention and designand with good reason. The Lamborbiker has hubless wheels and smooth clean lines, but is far from the prototype stage, as all design has been done via computer, and even the engine design has only gone as far as 3-D imaging thanks to specialized software.

The Fallout is a concept bike that was conceived as a tribute to the classic chopper. The Fallout, sports a single sided swing arm that meshes with the Bimota sourced frame in


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order to create a completely unique Hub-Centered steering motorcycle. It has short bobber style handle bars, chopped exhaust, and a long tank to bring out chopper aesthetics that bikers know and love. Combined with a bit of futuristic body styling, this becomes old school biker meets hover craft.

With all of these potential avenues for the motorcycle industry to take, how do we even know what is feasible, and what is imagination running rampant onto paper? Well we know this for suretimes are defi nitely changing, and those changes affect us all in one way or another. The most likely adaptation the motorcycle community will see in the near future is hybrid bikes. The concept of an electric bike may not be your cup of tea (or bottle of beer as it may be), but it is none the less, part of our future. As we look at hybrids today, many of the electric cars actually get better gas mileage than your two-wheeler. Pretty crazy to imagine, but true. There are positives and negatives to the idea of hybridization of motorcycles. The internal combustion engine has been around for more than 100 years, and we have done pretty much everything to perfect its original design. Bringing up the old adage, If it aint broke Also, oil companies really dont want everyone plugging in versus fi lling upbig oil doesnt know how to be poor, nor do they want to be! Also, your bike makes noise.good noisenoise that makes the cage drivers pay attention when youre out on the road. Hybrids are clean, therefore good for our planet that we are slowly destroying. Electric engines have total linear power availabilityelectric bikes can go from 0-100 mph in one gear if you want to. The choice will soon be yours to make.

From the infancy of the motorcycle to the possibilities of what the future may hold for our two-wheeled friends; the motorcycle has come a long way. Motorcycles vary considerably depending on the task for which they were designed, such as long distance travel, navigating urban traffi c, cruising, sport and racing, or off road conditions. No longer must riders endure back breaking rides that can heat the nether regions upwards of 300 degrees. Not to mention, we can travel hundreds of miles before succumbing to the magnetism of a gas station. Today motorcycles are the most common type of motor vehicle in the world200 million motorcycles (33 bikes per 1,000 people) to be exact. Not bad for the idea that stemmed from Ropers twisted imagination and a shitty bicycle so many years ago. Bikes today are affordable, trustworthy, comfortable, and above all still the coolest thing since sliced bread.

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February is a welcome site on the calendar. As it blows its way into Iowa it will be bringing with it the Capital City Swap Meet. Its a Valentines Day weekend dream come true for bikers, an entire weekend devoted to doing what we truly love, sniffing leather, digging through greasy parts and back slapping buddies. With plenty of opportunities to buy love trinkets that do not wilt or create fat asses.

Needless to say, as the swap meet throttles down on us, I am regretting my decision to rebuild my brain instead of the bike during the winter off season. I am sick of the political rhetoric this great country calls an Election. If this was a Rally Event it would be called a shit slinging contest.

So that my warped brain fully understands who is who in the race to the White House, I have given what the American polls determined to be the top four contenders in the race nicknames. These nicknames are not supported by or intended to humiliate any specific motorcycle maker. I am a biker so nicknames come naturally and because of the legacy these names have built they are easy to remember.

So we will start off with the candidate that I refer to as the Pan Head. This candidate openly opposes same sex marriage then later decides that those decisions should be left up to each state. The Pan Head opposes legalization of marijuana for medical or recreational use, then later decides those decisions should also be left up to each state. The Pan Head was born in Canada and isnt sure if he can legally be in this race, he vocalizes opposition to immigration then supports bringing hundreds of thousands of foreign workers into the United States each year. I call him the Pan Head because someone needs to help that dude make up his mind about things. A good whack upside his head with a frying pan might work; personally I would use a cast iron skillet.

Then we have the Shovelhead who has all ready spent 12 years living off this country. The Shovelhead knows how everything works behind closed doors and under the desks at the big house. She has had several chances and just like the guy campaigning for her they have all been blown. She has dug a hole big enough to bury the dress, she needs to use her head and realize its time to throw in the shovel. Then again a shovel to the back of the head might also do the trick.

And lets not forget the Knucklehead that is leading the pack through the campaign mud hole. On a positive note the Knucklehead currently holds a permit to carry a concealed weapon and believes in and has practiced traditional marriage, repeatedly. The Knucklehead brags that on day 1 of his presidency the illegal immigrants will be getting out of this country and getting out fast. With no clear definition of how, I envision he will be chasing them toward the border by launching golf clubs at them from his private helicopter.

Then there is the wall that the Knucklehead plans to build. Im sure it will turn out to be a skyline of skyscrapers and fancy motels. Mexico is paying for it so I hope they put his name on it. Since everything gets lost in translation so Im expecting it to read The Dick. The Knucklehead has been quoted with saying I will be so busy working my butt off in the White House; I will not have time to maintain my current hairdo. Since he has spent millions on advertising in order to talk out of his ass this could get interesting. You should know that I have dreams about Knuckleheads. My first dream is to someday own a garage full of them. My second dream is to curl up my knuckles and shove them squarely into the head of this beauty queen blooper before he ever reaches the White House. Im undecided which head Im aiming for.

Lastly we have the Evolution; he is the oldest dude in the race but the most up to date with what this country needs. Evo voted against the use of force in Iraq twice, yet never blamed those who fought those wars by continually advocating for better benefits for our Veterans. Evo has funded his campaign by asking for beer money from average citizens instead of soliciting big corporate monies from real estate tycoons. The Evolution has been quoted in saying I believe that the middle class and the working families who produce the wealth of America deserve a decent standard of living and that their incomes should go up, not down. Additionally Evo believes it is time to crack down on police brutality and reduce the number of people in prison. In the event that this election causes me to go postal, Evo might be the only chance I have to continue living a bikers lifestyle of freedom and get a pay raise!

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Roar Into Harlan Bike Night is held the third Thursday of every month from May through September. This particular Bike Night was interesting, as the entire town of Harlan was on board in getting the bikes to the Town Square and love seeing the buzz it creates. Each Bike Night has a different theme, and last Julys theme was Antique Motorcycles. Event organizers thought that an old-bike-themed night was the perfect time to have an Iowa celebrity who digs old motorcycles, so they arranged to have Frank Fritz on hand to check out the old rides and to experience what a Western Iowa town has to offer. Frank made the trip over from LeClaire, and took time out of his busy filming schedule to be at the event. He was quite the draw for the small-town Iowa bike night! The Shelby County Fair Parade was the same evening, with the parade going down the west side of the Town Square and Bike Night on the east side. It was undoubtedly one of the biggest nights in Harlan Town Square all year!

The Antique Bike Night was not just for vintage rides, as there were plenty of riders who came in on their

late-model bikes to enjoy the festivities. Just about anyone in the area with an older bike brought their old iron to the town square to show it off. Ron Ronfeldt and Joe Chance had quite a few bikes on display, and have always been big supporters of Bike Night through the years. Woody Robert Wooden made the trip over from Kearney with his 37 Indian Chief Bobber. The bike and smokin hot Leah even had some lens time before the event with Nate Ullrich from Clinton. Nate and Woody met in the middle for a calendar shoot for Natanics Pin Ups that you can check out

lyfebehindbars.com. Landshark Mark LaFleur and J. Ditty Hopkins rode down from the Jefferson, South Dakota area to join the fun. These guys did not jump on their

late-model baggers to make the trek. They rode their 1948 Indian

Chiefs. Sharkys 48 had a sidecar attached! A trip like this on old machines is not for the faint of heart, and Landshark

is no Spring Chicken by any means! Hes far from looking at the root side of the grass, but the love and passion he and Ditty have for riding these old motorcycles clearly shows! There were a good number of other Vintage Riders from all over Iowa, Nebraska, and even one dude who rode in from Illinois who wanted to check out the gathering.

The folks of Harlan are already busy gearing up for another season of Roar Into Harlan Bike Nights. Check it out on the third Thursday of each month from Mat through September.Vernon

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ABATE of IowasShare the Road Program

By D.L. PetersonA.B.A.T.E. of IowaShare the Road Coordinator

Everyone that has ever slung their leg over a bike knows to well what sharing the road is all about. My time spent as Share the Road Coordinator for A.B.A.T.E. of Iowa has really opened my eyes to just how many people have never heard of A.B.A.T.E. of Iowa or how many have never heard of the Share the Road program.

A.B.A.T.E. A Brotherhood Aimed Towards Education our main goals are to educate the motorcyclist and non-motorcyclists alike. Our Share the Road program was started long before I was involved with A.B.A.T.E. and like any worth while program was brought to life and sustained by a number of very dedicated people.

The Share the Road program was slow in its acceptance in the early years. It wasnt until a sunny day in 2002 that the real drive behind Share the Road was born. Six friends out for a ride just enjoying life, when the unthinkable happened, a white van whose driver had fallen asleep came across the center line. After the van came to rest three of the riders were dead and two were taken by life fl ight to the hospital.

Two tickets would be issued to the driver of the van that day. One for failure to maintain control and one for drifting left of center. The fi ne for those two tickets was $36.00 a piece. A.B.A.T.E. of Iowa thought this was unacceptable and went to the State legislature and drafted house fi le 2267 which was passed into law with only a couple no votes. One of the things this law accomplished was it is now mandatory that a Share the Road presentation be seen in every drivers ed. class in the state of Iowa. This can be done in two

ways, A Share the Road presenter can go to the class or the Drivers Ed instructor can show the videos that have been supplied to them.

I personally feel that a live presentation is the best way to get this accomplished, a video is incapable of answering questions and is also unable to tell real life stories that make a presentation real to the students that are there. A.B.A.T.E.S Share the Road is mainly seen at high school drivers ed. classes but this presentation should be seen by everyone that travels the roadways. Watching out for

motorcycles is a message that all drivers need to hear.

Share the Road is seen by an average of 11,000 students each year which is only about 20 percent of the students that take drivers ed each year. A.B.A.T.E. currently has 42 active presenters. Two of which are Goldwing riders and one Hog member. It is not a requirement that you must be an A.B.A.T.E. member in order to present Share

the Road. The only thing we ask is that it is presented as A.B.A.T.E.S Share the Road. Being a Share the Road presenter brings you a satisfaction and feeling of accomplishment not often felt. The realization that you have connected

with a student and know that what you are presenting is making a real difference is something you will feel for a life time.

I started with Share the Road because of those six friends that just wanted to have a good ride on a sunny day and I continue doing it for the satisfying feeling that it gives me. But we need help; there are many areas in the state that we cant get to, which is the reason for this article. If you feel Share the Road is something that would interest you please contact us, we will get in touch with one of our presenters. You can contact me at [email protected] . Ride safe and always remember Share the Road.

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So you want to build a bike? Part II cant really explain what compelled me to build my own bike. For one, Im tall, and have a lot of it in my legs. The standard Harley frame has my knees at the end of the tanks, and Im too close to the handle bars. Just didnt feel natural to me. As I watched some of the master builders on TV in the mid 2000s bash motorcycle parts together with a dead blow hammer I fi gured, if those monkeys could do it I could too, and I couldnt do any worse than they were. I learned a lot along the way, and Im hoping to share some of those lessons with you in case you want to build a bike of your own. What I ended up with is a unique bike that fi ts me like a glove, and there will never be another one like it no matter where I ride. For me, that was worth it, but if I knew then what I know now, Id probably do a number of things differently. Stay tuned to this two part article, and hopefully your build might go a little easier-

First we have to establish what is meant by building a bike. Traditionally this means taking a naked frame, and uniting it with an engine and transmission that have never all been assembled together, and creating a running motorcycle. Even though thats how I went about it, Id probably do it differently next time. Its far easier to start with a licensed and titled motorcycle and do a weld-on hard tail than to create a bike that wasnt there before. Trust me, I know this now. Ill get into that a lot more next month, when we cover the DOT process of getting an Iowa license plate hung on a hand-built bike.

Its time to decide what to build. If you go American V-twin, there are many choices of aftermarket frames available. Rigid frames provide a simple build because there are no rear shocks or dampers to deal with, nor any axle pivots, not even a rear swing arm. The obvious downside is that there is no rear suspension. Legions of gray-beard riders have ridden rigid bikes for years and lived to tell about it, I had one too. But theyre not for everybody. Next choice would be a shock/swing arm

frame like on an FXR or Bagger. These have visible shocks that mount in the traditional position, between the top of the swing arm and the rear section of the bike. These provide far and away the best handling, and are the easiest to adjust and tune because all of the parts are right under your nose. Finally we come to the soft tail design. This is where there is also a rear swing arm, but its motion is controlled by two dampers hidden underneath the frame. They are correctly known as dampers because unlike shocks that get shorter while absorbing a bump, dampers get longer. To lower a bike that has dampers, it is necessary to make them longer for example. If you start with a motor like a 750 Honda or an old Triumph, the options are somewhat limited. Either a rigid frame, a plunger frame (where captive springs over the rear axle provide some shocks), or a weld-on hard tail are the typical choices.

Its necessary to pick an engine and transmission before you buy a frame. 4 spd/Shovel frames are one breed of cat, 5/6 spd Evo frames are a different breed. Unit bikes like Sportsters and Iron heads are also unique because the transmission is permanently connected to the engine. Its also important that all related items you purchase stay in the same family tree, like primary drive systems. I will probably build a Sporty or Buell powered chopper next time, simply because it will be so easy to bolt the single unit in. Yes, there are Panhead bikes out there with 6 spd trannys and primary belt drives and other exotic combinations- but if youve never built a bike before, you shouldnt go that route. Bikes like that require an experienced fabricator, high-end mills and lathes that turn out one-off adaptors and motor mount plates, etc. Leave that stuff to Billy Lane.

Now its time to choose wheels and tires. Ive ranted on big tire bikes before, and Ill do it again here. Rear tires between 180-230 look great on the back of a hot-rod Harley build. They dont require tons of offset in the drivetrain, and result in an enjoyable and rideable bike. My decision to run a 200 tire with chain fi nal drive meant that an Arlen Ness spacer went between my engine and primary case, and a longer compensator was also needed. This decision placed my transmission over to the left from where it would be found on a stock bike. I bring this up for two reasons- fi rst of all a half inch isnt much; its had a negligible effect on the balance and handling of the bike. Its rock steady at 70, and you can take your hands off the bars even at low speeds and it tracks like a Union Pacifi c loco. No problemo, Amigo. But Ive seen huge, wide spacers for sale in catalogs that shove the whole mess way over for a big tire. Those bikes got a reputation for poor balance and handing. To me, that wasnt worth it. The other reason I mention it is because that decision made an immediate fi nancial impact on my bike building budget. I had to have a spacer turned for the front chain sprocket, and the other parts I mentioned werent cheap either. In retrospect, Id have probably just bought a 180-tire frame and not done all the offset work. I ran simple chrome spoked wheels. They look nice, are easy to service, and theyre very strong. But on the topic of wheels, heres another rule of thumb: Dont take anything for granted, even if its a new part. I bought my rims from a reputable company, but the inner sleeve that determines the bearing run-out of the rear wheel was wrong, way


wrong. I have owned wheel barrows that had less bearing lash. Out came the spacer, and onto the lathe it went. The lesson is- buy the right tools to do the job. A dial indicator gauge is mandatory, so are snap gauges and a really good torque wrench. Its no time for guess work. In terms of the front tire, again- keep it simple. I saw a picture of a bike last week that had enormous front and rear rubber. No idea what the intent was, but it was stupid. In the real world, front tires have less aspect ratio that rear tires for a reason- they do vastly different things than back tires. Dont run a back tire on the front, ever. No matter what you see on Facebook.

Now, the fi nal choice this month is front suspension. No decision will do more to affect the entire personality, handling and enjoyment of your bike than this one. Telescopic forks, inverted forks, girders and springers are the choices here. Telescoping forks are found on over 90% of all motorcycles. They work great, and were designed for the job. Inverted forks simply take the thicker part of the two tubes and mount them up into the triple trees. They offer better handling and less sprung weight than their traditional cousins. The downside is they cant be oil charged (the oil would run out) and they are more expensive than traditional forks. But if you desire super-bike handling, they are the only way to go. Girders are about like they sound, parallel steel lattice legs that pivot on a rocker assembly. Springers are similar, but they have a pair of springs or two pair of springs that limit travel and rebound, sometimes backed by a shock. I have seen some really sweet of home-brewed girders with semi elliptical springs, etc. Neat stuff to be sure, but unless you are a

certifi ed welder, Id discourage anything like that on your fi rst build. Theres no room for error between your handle bars and the front rubber. On that note, one fi nal word about springers. There is one manufacturer that has a poor reputation. I dont write this column to get sued, so Im not naming the brand. But a simple Google search will give you all you need to know, and so will asking around at your local independent bike shop. So until next month, happy building!

Mark MullinsPresident, North Iowa MAG

This months featured Military Rider is David Kardell of Atlantic. Dave served from 1972-1974 as an E-4 in the United States Marine Corp. He served at 3rd Am. Trac. Bn. 1st Marine Division at Camp Pendleton, California. Daves MOS was a 3531 Motor Vehicle Operator, aka truck driver, and became the Battalion Commanders Driver. His Father and Uncle were both in the Army, so continuing on with the tradition of serving was nothing new for Dave. Ten years after getting out of the USMC, Dave missed the service life so much he signed up for three more years with the Iowa National Guard, also working as a truck driver during that time.

Daves riding started with a mini bike as a kid, and then while in the service he rented a small Kawasaki on the weekends to ride in Southern California. His fi rst real motorcycle that he owned was a BSA that he chopped, and then on to different Hondas and Yamahas, and a 650 Triumph Chopper. A Honda 750 that he chopped came next, and he rode that bike around for a number of years until he got the itch for a more comfortable ride and had a Gold Wing, that regrettably died in a fi re. Four years ago he got his current ride, a 2008 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide. He also picked up a 2006 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail, and loves to ride both of them. Overall he has been without bikes for about eight years of his life, same story different page, doing without while raising a family and making the kids come fi rst. He got back onto two wheels when the kiddos were bigger, and had a better job to be able to afford riding again. He picked up a bike that was really cheap at the time and it was an offer he could not refuse. His bagger he picked up at Mason City and his Heritage Softail he got in Paton at Bent Bikes and fi xed it up. He looked for a long spell for his current bagger, as he did not want a red or black bike, so after about a year of looking for the perfect ride for him, he settled on his silver glide. He has added a few things to the bagger, but likes it pretty much the way it is so does not have any big plans for changing it.

Dave and his better half, Bobbi, go on vacation every year on the bikes with some friends and family. Last year they took a trip to Arkansas, and this year they are looking at heading to the Colorado Springs area. They are both active in ABATE of Iowa District 3 in the Atlantic area. They

ride as much as they can with friends and family, and usually do at least 250 miles on a weekend when they get the chance. Dave even did his part to keep riding a part of their family by giving his Heritage Softail to his son, who is well on his way to making it his own.

Thank you Dave for your service and friendship! We can do what we do because you did what you did! If you see Dave out on the road on his bagger, give him a wave, or shake his hand and say thanks if you get a chance. Ride free!

Vernon and Melanie



Monicas303 2nd Street, Coralville, IA, 52241Monday - Sunday 11 am - 10 pm(319) 338-7400 for reservations, pickup or delivery

Well, I finally made it! Im east of Des Moines by a quite a ways, just shy of Iowa City in the suburb of Coralville. Being unfamiliar with the area I jumped on my cell phone maps app to check for restaurants in the area. You would not believe how many places there are to eat in the Iowa City metro area!!!! You can find just about anything you could think of! There was everything from American to Viet-namese listed. Many of them were chains which eliminated them right away. The predominant genre was Mexican with an approximate ratio of 2 Mexican restaurants to every 1 of other types. One name jumped out at me and whet-ted my taste for Ital-ian... Monicas! Amazingly, the GPS directions were right on the money and easy to follow. (I have had mixed success with GPS directions!). Once inside we were met by the Materd who seated us at our table and explained the menu and the daily special. I was especially impressed by his greeting, Welcome to Monicas, we are happy you chose us! It was given with true genuineness and recognition that we had many places to choose from and had chosen Monicas over the rest and they appreciated it! As we began the review of the massive menu our waitress came to inquire of our drink orders. The entire staff is friendly, helpful and genuinely appreciates you being there. Another thing that impressed me was the attention to cleanliness. If youve ever heard the saying If

you have time to lean you have time to clean! these people live it!!! I noticed them not only cleaning the tables but the window sills and any other surface that presented itself!

I mentioned the massive menu and that is exactly what it is! Im not sure Ive ever seen such an exten-sive menu! They serve American food, Italian food and gourmet pizza. The American menu covers sand-wiches, comfort food and appetizers. The Italian menu similarly has sandwiches and appetizers and also in-cludes a wide array of pasta dishes as well as seafood and steak and chicken selections. The pizza menu is typically divided into a section of build-your-own pizzas and a selection of specialty pizzas. There is a large salad selection and several deserts available. Every day there is a new special list made! (Its even dated so you know youre looking at the current one.) After much debate I finally settled on the Spaghetti. It comes with your choice of ground beef, meatballs or grilled chicken; I chose the ground beef. I was served an enormous mound of spaghetti in a large bowl coat-ed in marinara sauce with a large quantity of ground beef throughout. Attention to detail is the norm at Monicas. The plate is served with a large spoon that is perfect to use for wrapping your spaghetti around your fork. (I personally dont use this but many do and

I usually see them ask-ing for a spoon to ac-complish it). The sauce and beef are seasoned to perfection and the pasta is cooked per-fectly! It was a delight to eat! One of those dishes that is so good you dont want to stop even long enough to take a drink until its all gone! I would be remiss in my duties if I didnt check out the desert selection as well so I ordered up the Hot Fudge Choco-late Cake! This was a wonderful chocolate cake with a volcano of hot fudge inside! I also had a couple of scoops of vanilla ice cream

added so as to offset the heat of the hot fudge with the cold of the ice cream... Kind of a yin/yang thing!!!!

Monicas in Coralville, its refreshing to be served by people that really appreciate you being there! And if that wasnt enough... The food is top shelf across the board!!!! You can check out more info as well as the full menu and history of Monicas on their website www.monicasonthestrip.com.

Until next month, ride safe and eat hearty!Craig [email protected] If you have someplace you think we should check out in your neck of the woods, shoot me an email.


Clinton dies and of course goes straight to hell. When he gets there the Devil greets him and

offers him three ways to spend eternity. They go to the fi rst door and the Devil shows him Newt Gingrich, hanging from the ceiling with fi re under him. Bill says Oh no! Thats not how I want to spend all eternity....... They go to the second

door. The Devil shows him Rush Limbaugh chained to the wall being tortured. Bill says Oh no! Not for me!

They go to the third door. Behind it is Ken Starr, chained to the wall with Monica Lewinsky on her knees giving him a blowjob.

Bill thinks and decides, Hmmm, looks okay to me. Ill take it. The Devil then says, Good. Hey

Monica, youve been replaced.

The Seven Most Important Men in a Womans Life1. The Doctor - who tells her to take off all her clothes.

2. The Dentist - who tells her to open wide.

3. The Milkman - who asks her do you want it in the front or the back?

4. The Hairdresser - who asks her do you want it teased or blown?

5. The Interior Designer - who assures her once its inside, youll LOVE it!

6. The Banker - who insists to her if you take it out too soon, youll lose interest!

7. The Primal Hunter - who always goes deep into the bush, always shoots twice, always eats what he shoots, but keeps telling her Keep quiet and lie still!

One day this girl was talking to her friend and she said to her, My boyfriend bought me fl owers for Valentines day this year so I guess I have to put my legs in the air for him., and her friend replied, Why? Dont you have a vase?

Jonny asked his friend, Tony, whether he had bought his wife anything for Valentines Day. Yes, came the answer from Tony who was a bit of a chauvinist, Ive bought her a belt and a bag. That was very kind of you, Jonny added, I hope she appreciated the thought. Tony smiled as he replied, so do I, and hopefully the vacuum cleaner will work better now.

I said to you, Oh, please be mine;Be mine forever, Valentine.I must have seemed like quite a fool,Although I thought I was being cool.I swore that we would never part,As I put my hand upon my heart.Had I been thinking with my head,Id probably have fl ed instead.

Little Thelma comes home from fi rst grade and tells her father that they learned about the history of Valentines Day. Since Valentines Day is for a Christian saint and were Jewish, she asks, Will God get mad at me for giving someone a valentine? Thelmas father thinks a bit then says No, I dont think God would get mad. Who do you want to give a valentine to? The whole Isis group, she says. Why them, her father asks in shock? Well, she says, I thought that if a little American Jewish girl could have enough love to give them a valentine, they might start to think that maybe were not all bad, and maybe start loving people a little bit. And if other kids saw what I did and then they sent valentines to them, theyd love everyone a lot. And then theyd start going all over the place telling everyone how much they loved them and how they didnt hate anyone anymore. Her fathers heart swells and he looks at his daughter with new found pride. Thelma, thats the most wonderful thing Ive ever heard. I know, Thelma says, and once that gets them out in the open, the Marines could blow them to pieces.

Roses are red, but there are also pink, white and yellow varieties Violets arent blue, theyre violet, hence the name Ive got OCD. And my poetry skills are also lacking.

A man tells his wife that hes going out to buy cigarettes. When he gets to the store he fi nds out its closed. So the guy ends up going to the bar to use the vending machine. While there, he has a few beers and begins talking to this beautiful girl. He has a few more beer and the next thing he knows hes in this girls apartment and having quite a pleasurable time. The next thing he know it was 3:00 AM. Oh my, god, my wife is going to kill me! he exclaimed. Quick give me some talcum powder! She gets him some and he rubs it all over his hands. When he got home his wife is up waiting for him and shes furious. Where the hell have you been? He says, Well to tell you the truth, I went into a bar, had a few drinks, went home with this blonde and I slept with her. Let me see your hands! she demands. He shows his wife his powdery hands. Damn liar, you were out bowling again!

A Guy is driving his girlfriend home when she decides she wants to go to her friends instead. Her friend lives out of the way so she tells her boyfriend that she would get naked for him if he drove her. The guy says ok and the girl takes off all her clothes. The boyfriend is so busy looking at her that he crashes the car and gets stuck between the steering wheel and the seat. He tells her to go get help and she replied that she couldnt because she didnt have any clothes on. He replies, Take my shoe and cover your snatch with it, and go for help! She takes the shoe and runs to the closest gas station. She fi nds the clerk and says, Help, my boyfriend is stuck! Can you help us? The clerk replies, Im sorry, I think hes too far in.

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Officer BikerWhile sitting in my garage, wishing for better weather I started looking around at all the magazines Ive accumulated lately. I read all sorts, especially chopper magazines. One of my favorites seems to have some sort of derogatory view of what they term baggers or basically touring bikes in general. I have always had affection for a light, great handling, and loud rigid bike. Less weight = more power, I get it. My first motorcycle was a basket case Honda 100 that my brother and I had to put together. We also had an old Gemini 80. Ive had a lot of bikes since, as I expect most of you have too. In my garage is my Streetglide, my wifes 650 VStar Classic and a 1983 Honda CM200T that Ill fire up one day and teach my son to ride on. Id absolutely love to have a 10 year old Triumph Bonneville for short jaunts, but it hasnt been in the cards quite yet.

Ive found out over the years that most folks who ride motorcycles are good folks. If somebody breaks down pretty generally somebody always stops by to help. This has been my experience in every state Ive traveled, and even had total strangers come by with their pickup and haul me and my bike to the next town. Bikers also raise money for charity nearly every weekend. Almost

everywhere you go when the weather is nice somebody is doing a poker-run or a toy run. We seem to be a pretty generous group. I think that its high time for the public in general to appreciate us. Dont forget, we pay road use tax (gas tax) and pay yearly for license plates. This gives us a right to be on the roadway.

It is my opinion that we motorcycle riders are currently under attack like never before. Not only do the politicians want to tell us how to dress, in some states theyre allowed motorcycle only checkpoints. Talk about discrimination! But this time the onslaught isnt coming from the politicians or law enforcement. This time its coming from everyone. Everywhere you look you see someone staring at their hand. The cage

drivers are looking at email, or texting, or watching YouTube. No Kidding. Ive seen it. For some reason people think you cant see them in their car. Ask the guy you saw eating a booger. Anyway, Im telling you the truth when I say that scares the crap out of me. Cant blame the police, they cant be everywhere, so whats the answer? I believe that we bikers are the answer. I think that licensed riders have the most skin in the game. I believe that we should be empowered by the state to issue distracted driving citations.

Think about that. We have to pay attention to the other drivers on the road, just to protect ourselves from them, and if the illegal texters know that bikers can issue a citation Ill bet theyd get better at looking for us on the road. Its a definite win-win. Tell me what you think. [email protected]

Also, ABATE of Iowas Lobby Day is February 11th. Take the day off and join us in Des Moines to remind our employees who they work for.

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