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Harley-Davidson Want’s You To Raise Your Voice On Riding & Living Free

Two Tone — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:40:01 +0000

Harley-Davidson is giving enthusiasts a chance to raise their voice on riding and living free. Visit http://www.h-d.com/freecountry to make your statement and see nearly 6,000 others.

Using your message and an image of a 2010 Harley-Davidson motorcycle of your choice, you can create a custom banner ad that can then be shared on social media sites and turned into a wallpaper.

Cool, no?

Check out the new 2010 model video:

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The Weather Is Still Holdin Up!

Two Tone — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 01:58:56 +0000

For those who travel Alaska know that by September we are usually starting to see thing like FROST or even the S word (I’m not saying it now for fear oif it showing up).

This year we have had one of the best riding seasons I’ve experienced in some time.

Last year was miserable both from a weather and injured perspective.

While we have been having some isolated showers in the area, they have mostly been in the late evenings & short to say the least.

I am so digging the length of time that the fall colors are staying around (it’s usually about two to three weeks).

Hopefully this will keep up for a while.

Alaskan Bikers for Global Warming!!!!!

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Have You Checked Out H-D Ink Yet?

Two Tone — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:15:52 +0000

H-D Ink is a new, limited-edition brand of MotorClothes® apparel from Harley-Davidson.

Inked by tattoo masters from around the world and cut from the highest-quality materials, H-D Ink is available exclusively at select H-D dealerships. See it online now at http://www.harley-davidson.com/hdink.

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Join Us For Biker Night At The Wildberry Theater!

Two Tone — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:21:13 +0000

Bikers! ABATE! Friends of Alaska Leather!

Click this to listen to the ad for the show!

Join us Wednesday, August 26th, for Fun and Laughs at the Wild Berry Theater at our live taping of the Big Alaska Show! It’s Free! There’s good food, beer, wine and soft drinks you can into the theater.

Our featured guest is Barb Smart- owner and president of Alaska Leather and Motor Cycle Apparel. Barb will join us as we honor ABATE.

Also, joining us is Mike Ferris- a true life Deadliest Catch kind of dude! He doesn’t watch it – Mike lives it!

We’ll show a local biker short movie and the BIG SCREEN at the Wild Berry and plenty of chances for prizes … But remember, we’re eligible to win our own prizes!

Doors open at 7p with the show taping from 7:30p-8:30p at the Wild Berry Theater located on Juneau Street just off International right across from the Sourdough Mining Company. http://www.alaskawildberry.com

The show will air Saturday, August 29th, 9a-10a, KFQD 750 AM and streamed on http://www.kfqd.com

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The Art Deco Motorcycle That Time Forgot

Two Tone — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 04:15:11 +0000

My Girl Friend turned me on to this article on the BMW R7. I don’t care what type of bike you ride/like…this bike is truly beautiful!

http://www.retrothing.com/2009/08/the-art-deco-bmw-motorcycle-that-time-forgot.html

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REMINDER: Proceed With Caution in Social Networking!

Two Tone — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:27:07 +0000

The following was posted by a friend on Facebook. I’m reposting w/permission as I feel this is a very important message that reminds us to be vigilant:

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Let’s face it, social networking sites have enabled people coming together like never before. I have met many wonderful people. I am appreciative of all the people who have come my way. I have struck up friendship with many fascinating people. I look at each opportunity to get to know each person as an opportunity to broaden my horizons.

I am an optimistic person and I know that I am often more trusting than I should be with people. On a social network for bikers I became acquainted with this guy in Texas. LET ME STRESS THAT I MAKE NO BONES ABOUT BEING MARRIED AND NOT LOOKING FOR ANYTHING BUT FRIENDSHIP. I have not met him in person and really have little desire to go out of my way to meet him, unless I would be in Texas for a reason.

He found me on Myspace and I thought including him in my friend’s list was innocent enough. He was going through a divorce. He said was depressed and distraught. He send me messages he was thinking about ending his life. I felt sorry for him. After a while of communicating with him a few days he shared his email with me and asked me to email him so he “could just talk.” When I developed a Facebook profile he found me there. I thought OK, that still seemed innocent enough.

We talked about innocent stuff. He is a biker also. I mentioned to him one time about dropping my bike. The conversation continued off and on. One time I explained that I was cautious about riding on gravel His reply caught me off guard. He said, “Don’t ride on gravel unless I was there with you.” I immediately thought “What? There with me? What? He is in Texas. I am in Connecticut. I am married!”

That is when I backed off. I didn’t talk with him about it, I didn’t really talk with him about anything after that.

Whenever I signed on to Myspace or Facebook or the biker social network, he was there. I would try to get me into chat. Finally, I had enough. I had explained to my husband all along what was happening. I am grateful I never shared a lot of contact information with him. I have no idea what the motivation is of this guy. It could be purely innocent. I don’t know and I don’t care. I have blocked him everywhere as of this morning, Myspace, Facebook, the biker social network, and email.

His intentions may be innocent, I don’t know. However, I have no desire to find out at this point. I discussed what has happened with my husband and he is supporting my actions 100%.

Remember, if it smells like fish, it usually is fish.

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We’re In The Harley-Davidson Mosaic!

Two Tone — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:36:15 +0000

If you hadn’t heard, Harley-Davidson did something unique for their 2010 catalog.

Check out the Harley-Davidson 2010 Mosiac at http://www.h-d-mosaic.com/.

Collecting thousands of photos from around the world, they created a cover that is a mosaic symbolizing the passion and enthusiasm of the community that has fueled Harley-Davidson for more than 105 years.

My girlfriend Lynn & I are part of the 2010 mosiac. You can find our pictures by using the following codes: karl1, karl2, karl3, karl4, & karl6.

The best part of this mosaic is that it showcases the people who ride Harley-Davidson motorcycles – enthusiasts, riders, their bikes, tattoos or experiences such as rallies, rides or concerts. The goal of the 2010 Motorcycle Catalog Mosaic speaks to the fact that no matter what your background or where you’re from, with Harley-Davidson, you’re part of something bigger…the Harley-Davidson family.

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This is my Year of Jez ride.

Two Tone — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:08:27 +0000

Some of you may remember that a delightful young lady I had the pleasure of knowing had passed away in 2007: http://www.hogbiker.com/2007/09/17/we-will-never-forget-you-jezreel/83.

As I had my accident in 2008, I was not able to participate in Live Ride for MDA that year (I did raise funds though). That year the ride was dedicated in her honor which was both wonderful, touching, and saddening all at the same time.

So since I did not get to ride in her honor last year, this will be my year for her.

I have my 2008 shirt that proudly displays “The Year of Jez” and will wear it knowing that it’s wonderful children like her that we ride to find a cure for so that one day NO CHILD will be affected by these deadly diseases.

If you want to know more about Live ride, visit http://www.mdaliveride.com. If you’d like to help me in my goal of raising funds for the cause visit https://www.joinmda.org/lr09/twotone (you can even donate after the ride).

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Biker Night on The Big Alaska Show!

Two Tone — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 05:40:13 +0000

It’s Biker Night on The Big Alaska Show! Come join Uncle Steve and Friends and be part of the live radio audience as the Big Alaska Show celebrates motorcycles, leather, rock and roll and life on the road! The show will be taped that Wednesday night (July 15th) and will then air Saturday, July 18th, 9a-10a on KFQD 750 AM and streamed www.kfqd.com.

It’s official – Uncle Steve will have just completed his ABATE safety training course and will announce he is now a BIKER!! Be afraid – be very afraid! It’s biker fun with special guests, prizes, music PLUS The Big Alaska Show will feature a biker video seen by a very few since it was shot in 1992!!

Tickets only $5 at the door!

The Wild Berry Theater
5225 Juneau Street
Anchorage, AK 99518
907-562-8858

Doors open at 7p
Taping Show 7:30p-8:30p

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Memorial Day Pictures

Two Tone — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 14:14:59 +0000

I just realized I had not posted anything about the great time we had celebrating Memorial Day with the Vietnam Vets M/C.

The weather was the best it’s been in years, & everything went off smoothly.

For Lynn & I, this year was especially emotional because we didn’t know they’d be honoring our friend Gen. Tom “Pugs” Tinsley. It reminded us of a friend we lost & the hurt & pain of his wife Joanna’s & daughter Eden’s loss. It really hit home that our friend Bud was really gone.

We’re always proud to be part of the weekend events and so without further ado…here are the pictures. Enjoy!

Beyer's Lake Memorial Day Celebration

The VNV's Memorial Day celebration at the Alaska Veterans Memorial at Beyer's Lake.

195 Photos

Anchorage Park Strip Memorial Day celebration

The VNV's Memorial Day celebration at the Anchorage Park Strip Veterans Memorial in downtown Anchorage, Alaska.

146 Photos

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