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I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year. I also hope Santa treated you right this year and stashed
some great biker goodies under your tree. With the holidays now
behind us and the temperatures dipping down into the single-digits,
many of you have probably put your bike away for the winter and
are impatiently waiting for spring, or one of those rare unseasonably
warm days so you can get out and ride.
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| Even when it’s a bit nippy to ride, it’s
never too cold to attend a bike show, and we have some great ones
coming up you’ll definitely want to check out. There are
also several after Christmas specials going on right now that
we’ll tell you about. |
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| Jackie’s
Leathers and More in Independence, Missouri, is offering 20-50
percent off select items! They have chaps for as low as $80 and
leather jackets starting at only $100. Jackie’s is now a
Pro One Dealer, and you can order any part from the catalog and
pay only $50 above dealer cost. Now that’s a deal! |
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| Make sure to stop by Moto-Gear
at 4914 North Oak Trafficway in Kansas City, MO for some great
after Christmas specials and to check out all the new merchandise
from their ever expanding product line. You gotta see some of
the sick stuff they’re bringing in! |
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| Hawg
Wyld Cycles in Lee’s Summit, Missouri is offering winter
bike storage in a controlled environment for only $40 per month.
This package includes detailing before pickup. Battery tenders
and bike covers are also available at reasonable rates if you
don’t have your own. For those of you who plan to ride all
winter long, make sure to take advantage of their six oil change
maintenance plan that includes two details with Pig Glow polishing
products. Stop in for pricing and more details! |
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| Make sure to tune in to Kansas City’s TalkRadio
710 KCMO every Saturday morning between 11 a.m. – noon
for the Big
Inch Bikes Radio Show featuring master bike builder, Kim Suter,
of KC Creations. Kim’s
first live broadcast was held on location at the Easyriders Bike
Show in Pomona, California, and was a big hit! If you’re
not in the Kansas City area or don’t have a radio handy,
sign up at www.710kcmo.com
to listen to the show live on your computer as Kim covers several
interesting topics including interviews with various guest builders.
Last Saturday’s topic covered engines and cams, and you
can win some great prizes by answering the weekly trivia question!
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As we announced in last month’s newsletter,
on Monday evening, November 29, Lightning
Cycle located at 7404 North Oak Trafficway in Gladstone, Missouri
caught fire and suffered severe fire, smoke and water damage.
We wish Glen, Jackie and Shawn the best of luck and hope to see
them reopen their doors real soon. |
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Upcoming Events:
On Friday, January 21, make your way down to Knuckleheads Saloon
to experience the outrageous tone, explosive solos and soulful
vocals of the one and only Michael
Burks! "He exudes energy Part-Rock, Part-Soul and plenty
of BLUES!" - Blues Revue. |
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On Saturday January 22, from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Cycles n More is having
a live pre-bike show remote broadcast at their store in North
Kansas City, with radio station 99.7
KY- KYYS-FM. There will be free hamburgers, chips and sodas,
plus you could win free tickets to the Cycles n More Bike Show.
You might even catch some Cycle Connections models there signing
autographs, so come on down, grab a burger, and sign up for a
chance for some free swag. |
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| The Cycles
n More Bike Show/Hale ArenaCross will take place Friday, January
28 through Sunday, January 30 at the American Royal Governor’s
Building and Hale Arena next to Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri.
For only $14, you’ll get two great shows for the price of
one! Come on down and see Team Extreme, the Anaconda, the world’s
only ten passenger limo trike, the Hooters girls, plus much, much
more! We are a major sponsor of this event, so make sure to stop
by the Cycle Connections booth and say "HEY!" |
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| On Saturday, February 12, it's the girl's chance
to ask the guy of their choice to dance at F.O.G. Cycles &
Knuckleheads Saloon’s Sadie
Hawkins – Valentines Dance. Music will be provided by
the Curley Joe Harper Band! Festivities start at 7 p.m. and include
a chili contest with cash prizes. Register by Thursday, February
10, then mix up a batch of your favorite chili and bring it on
down! |
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| Monday, February 14 is your chance to woo your sweetheart
with a romantic dinner and dance at Knuckleheads
Saloon Valentine’s Day Dinner & Dance. This special
evening includes a candlelight dinner, including wine and desert,
followed by dancing. Space is limited, so be one of the first
35 couples to make your reservations for only $55 per couple |
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Friday, March 11 through Sunday, March 13 is the World
of Wheels/All American Motorcycle Show at the Kansas City
Convention Center - Bartle Hall in Kansas City, Missouri. This
year, the All American Bike Show will be sponsored by the Greater
Kansas City H.O.G. Chapter. |
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| On Saturday, April 9, the Easyriders®
Bike Show Tour is returning to the Kansas City Convention
Center – Bartle Hall, where you can visit with several master
bike builders and see wall-to-wall custom bikes. There will also
be live music, a motorcycle trade show and the Purrfect Angelz
will take the stage for your enjoyment! |
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| Make sure to check out our Local
Rides, Rallies and Events calendar to see all the other events
that are going on in the upcoming months, and if you know of any
local events worth mentioning, feel free to Submit
a Rally or Event and we’ll add it to our magazine! |
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On the Cover:
Cover Page
- On this month's cover is Kim Suter’s ’05 Custom
Big Inch Bike and cover girl, Megan. |
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Features:
A
Helping Hand - On Saturday, December 18, the F.O.G.
Cycles and Cycle Connections 1st Annual Christmas Drive was
a huge success. A special thanks to all of you who contributed
to this wonderful cause, which made it possible for many families
in need to have a wonderful Christmas. |
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| Loney and Stephanie Wilcoxson introduce us to the
Motorcycle
Ride Volunteer Network (MRVN), which was launched in October
2004. With the motto “Pass the Word…Share the Wind”
they gather willing volunteer enthusiasts and disabled passengers
and match them up in riding partnerships. The program focuses
primarily on enthusiasts, who, for whatever reason, have lost
the ability to ride their own bike, but also provides the means
for disabled individuals wishing to take their first trip on two
wheels to realize that dream. |
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| Bike
Club Review - Are you a member of the American Motorcyclist
Association (AMA)? If not, you should check out this wonderful
organization, which is the premier defender of motorcyclists’
rights in the United States. |
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| Bike
Night Review - Congratulations to Paddy O’Quigley’s
in Lee’s Summit, Missouri for being voted Kansas City’s
Best Bike Night Location in 2004 by you, our readers. We also
want to congratulate the other bike night location winners and
those who were nominated. |
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| Business
Reviews – Meet master bike builder, Kim Suter and his
wife Cheryl of KC Creations and Big Dog Motorcycles of Kansas
City! |
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| Rides,
Rallies & Events Recap - Stripe gives us the lowdown on
Gail’s Harley-Davidson 2nd Annual Premier Invitational Motorcycle
Show and you’ll be surprised to find out who won the 2004
Softail Standard that was given away at this year’s show.
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| Readers
& Their Rides - Meet Jeff Holland, who logs over 20,000
miles in the saddle each year, and is currently the Activities
Officer for the Greater Kansas City Harley Owners Group. |
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| Scenic
Rides & Destinations Review - Read part two of Chuck’s
story as he takes one more ride before winter - destination unknown. |
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| Writer's
Block - The results of the Cycle Connections Best of Kansas
City 2004 reader’s opinion polls are in, and here’s
how you rated Kansas City’s best motorcycle related businesses,
events and people. |
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Departments:
Ask
the Jackass - No such thing as a stupid question? Wrong! If
there's something on your pea-sized brain and you don't know who
to turn to for advice, just ask the Jackass. |
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| Biker
Humor - Our weekly publication of jokes and cartoons are sure
to bring a smile to your face. We encourage you to submit jokes
and cartoons, and each month, we’ll draw a name out of the
helmet for a free Cycle Connections coozie! |
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| Cool
Bikes & Hot Babes – Check out our photo collection
of cool bikes & hot babes! New photos are added each day.
This is a members only page, so sign up now for your FREE
online subscription and check them out today! |
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| E-mail
to the Editor - We’ve received lots of great feedback
and information from our readers that we want to share. Drop me
a line and let me know what's on your mind. |
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| In
Memory Of – Stop in and pay your respects to our fallen
brothers. |
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| Safe
Riding – Body position has a significant effect on your
bike's handling. This article focuses on how to improve your riding
skills and build confidence in those tight corners! |
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| Spoke
to Spoke - If you carry a passenger on your bike or you are
a passenger, Goldie gives us tips on how to become better riders
and passengers. . |
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| Tech
Tips - Ready to store your bike for the winter? Dave tells
us how to properly winterize our bikes. |
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| Veteran
Riders - Charity is the act of selfless giving. Bart introduces
us to the Southern Riders of Columbia, South Carolina and the
U.S. Angels, who go out of their way to help those in need. |
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Help Wanted:
Now
Hiring – Do you love motorcycles, money, and want to
work your own hours? Are you friendly, outgoing and motivated?
If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are expanding
quickly and are seeking models, marketing specialists, and photojournalists
who would like to join the Cycle Connections team. |
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| We strive to make Cycle Connections Online Motorcycle
Magazine your number one source for motorcycle related information,
so please drop us
a line and let us know how we're doing. We are here to serve
you and the local motorcycle community, so please let us know
what you like, what you don't like and what you'd like to see
added. Plus, if you know of any motorcycle related businesses,
rallies, events, or organizations in your area that we don't currently
have listed, let us know so we can add them! All comments and
suggestions are appreciated and will be answered. |
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| On behalf of the entire Cycle Connections crew,
we wish you and your family the best in the New Year! |
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Mike Schweder
Editor-in-Chief
Cycle Connections Online Motorcycle Magazine |
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