Gasoline Magazine - Issue No.4

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FEAtURE StORYWest 2 Midwest ............................................ 17

OtHER SH*t INSIDEWords from Gasoline Magazine ................... 5

Product Review .............................................. 6

Rise of Baker Transmission .......................... 9

North Dakota Events ................................... 12

Motorcycle Safety ........................................ 14

May 2010 Centerfold Poster ...................20-21

Live to Ride .................................................. 28

Looking for a New Ride? ............................ 33

Hog Wild for a Cure ..................................... 34

OUR ADVERtISERS Action Motor Sports ...................................... 5

Big Willies ATP ............................................. 39

CiNcity Designs ............................................. 3

Corral Sales RV ............................................ 27

Cumulus Radio ............................................ 26

Dale's Auto Restoration ................................ 8

High Plains Powder Coating ....................... 39

Jesse James Workwear ............................... 40

JP's Garage .................................................. 39

Larsons Creative Concepts .......................... 8

Mandan Progress Organization ................. 13

McQuade Distributing ................................... 3

Open Road Honda ....................................... 27

Patriot Custom Cycles .................................. 4

Planet Powersportz ..................................... 32

Prairie Wynde Tattoo .................................... 37

Scooter Shak ................................................ 37

Silver Dollar Bar ............................................. 5

Stage Stop Saloon ......................................... 7

Stoney End Restaurant ............................... 15

West Coast Choppers ................................... 2

Wolf's Complete Cycle .................................. 4


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We're baaaaaaaack! Winter is over and spring is finally here. You know what that means!? It's time to get out there and start planting your flower garden! Ahhh, nothing beats the sweet smell of springtime daisies and tulips, right? WRONG! Here at Gasoline, springtime means it's time to dust off your hibernating bike, fire it up, and blow the petals right off your complaining neighbor's prized begonias!

Over the winter we've had lots of time to brainstorm ideas to make this season of Gasoline even better than the first. More issues, more pages, more stories, more pictures, faster, louder, longer, lower, etc, etc. One of our proudest additions this season is the new "reader recipe" column. Each month we will feature a tasty hand picked favorite from one of our readers! This month it's "Beatrice's butterscotch bars." Oh wait, nope, that column got scratched at the last minute. Instead we decided to feature more motorcycles, products, events, and stuff like that. Hope you don't mind. Heck, maybe we'll even throw in some how-to sections this year. Also, look for our first annual Gasoline Swimsuit Edition this summer! Okay, that one's a long shot. We can't get swimsuit models to talk to us. Who are we trying to kid?

Really though, it's good to be back for another year, and we're glad to have you on board. We'll be bringing you 5 issues packed full of goodies this summer, and as always, just pick 'em up cause they're FREE! We'll also be out and about at various events around town this summer. If you happen to see us, stop and say hello. We love hearing from our readers! Until then, enjoy the summer! Get out there and ride!


No Angel (Book) Author: Jay Dobyns and Nils Johnson-Shelton:Captivating from the first page, No Angel thrusts the reader into the inner world of the Hells Angels motorcycle club. Follow Jay Dobyns, the first federal agent to infiltrate the inner circle of the Hells Angels motorcycle club, on an inside story of the twenty-one month operation that almost cost him his family, his sanity, and his life.

Jesse James Workwear Welding Gloves: A few months ago our friends over at Jesse James Workwear were nice enough to send us a couple pairs of their new welding gloves to try out. When I'm not writing for

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Gasoline, I work as a MIG welder, so I had the perfect means of putting these gloves to the test. Normally I wear the fuzzy, super thick, bright colored kind of welding gloves. You probably know what I'm talking about if you've ever done any welding. The Jesse James gloves are a much lighter construction so I was skeptical as to how long they'd last. The first thing I noticed is how comfortable they were. They fit really

well and were much easier to work in than my normal bulky gloves. No more taking my gloves off to pick things up! The heavy wear areas are all reinforced and the high impact areas are padded for extra comfort. The gloves very effectively did their job and kept the heat away. Most surprisingly, they lasted just as long as my normal, thick welding gloves. (A few months.) Look for a pair at your local Walmart or online @ www.jessejamesworkwear.com

Loser Machine Knucklehead Helmet:A new company, Loser Machine, has opened up in California and they are kicking out some great new products. This summer we're holding a motorcycle raffle and one of the prizes is a Loser Machine Helmet. Now you can ride your motorcycle in style wearing one of their inspiring 60's style helmets. The helmet fits snugly to your head, and to us,

Here at Gasoline we always look for products that our viewers would love to get their hands on. All products are hand-picked by the staff here at Gasoline, so if it’s in the magazine it has to be cool. If you have products you think should be in here, contact us and let us know.


feels like you're not wearing a helmet at all. These helmets have been tested but are not DOT approved. Still, they look cool and are surely better than no helmet at all. Make sure to check them out at www.losermachine.com. Grab a raffle ticket from Gasoline Magazine and have a chance to WIN a Loser Machine Helmet, and of a course a 2010 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Low.

Flannel Bomber:Between now and the last time we did a product review, the weather was a little chilly outside. At

Gasoline we don't like to park the motorcycle until the first snowfall. So, on those cold days of riding we recommend grabbing a flannel bomber hat. The warm flaps will help keep your ears warm and you will look stylish doing it. We buy all of our flannel duds from the local Runnings Farm and Fleet. You can grab yours there or from a lot of other retail stores. Support your local businesses!

Full Throttle Energy Drink:Need to get through a hard day? Grab a Full Throttle energy drink. Available in many flavors, it gives you that extra boost you need to get done with your work and jump on the bike.

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For the need of profound improvements in the drivetrain for our American V-Twin drivetrain, a misguided transmission mastermind at General Motors stepped forward. It begins with an average kid, a military brat, who grew up through the counter-culture end of the BMX scene and into the motocross circuits. With a fanaticism for tinkering with his bikes and then pushing their limits while riding them, Bert Baker’s road led into Michigan State University’s Mechanical Engineering program. This career path would seemingly indulge the creative urge to understand and fiddle with technical shit as well as land him a job at GM as a Senior Project Engineer to Manual Transmissions. A nice engineering job at General Motors was perfect for financially supporting his goals of being a motocross champion on two wheels.

Although there was an obvious talent, Bert was not the model student nor the model employee due to the regimented requirements of these institutions. However, these environments did cultivate Bert’s absorbent blob of grey matter with the necessary theory,

THE RISE OF BAKER DRIVETRAIN: A TRUE AMERICAN STORY


protocol, and experience needed to make improvements in the adjacent industry of the American V-Twin. This market has been longing for some significant new innovation for decades before BAKER Drivetrain.

During his years at GM, he also met a co-worker, Lisa, who was to be his future wife one day. Lisa was the bright student who sat in the front of the same classes back at MSU where a tardy, and hung-over, Bert Baker sat in the back of. Their paths would never really cross in the halls of the university, though. College, career, and a poor motocross environment around Detroit somewhat distracted Bert away from the necessary time needed to really succeed in the motocross circuit, so he retired from competition. Nobody knew it yet, but the elements were falling into place for a turning point to take place.The rider within never left Bert. He was considering some cheaper foreign muscle bike with the latest technology and gizmos as a mode to keep him riding. Thankfully, his buddy Bill Schmidt offered to lend him his 1993 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy for a weekend and instantly, with not a reason that could be explained but many know, Bert was hooked! As soon as possible, Bert went out and sprung the extra dough for a 1994 FLSTN. As any Harley owner does, he loved that bike and took the time to customize it a bit so he could cruise on it in style, and ever-so-naturally, bar hop his way into the Big Twin motorcycle world. However, that next year at the 1995 Daytona Bike Week Motorcycle Rally the Harley was stolen! The bike gods must have taken it because what was to come was the seed of BAKER Drivetrain.

Lisa Baker, now his wife, knew her husband was a tinkerer and she proposed that Bert take the insurance money and build a custom bike from the frame up. Once built, Bert noticed that this custom bike vibrated like mad with its big-inch motor. So he tried the standard solution by switching to a 61-tooth rear pulley which did reduce the vibration, but killed the performance. This particular engineering compromise was for some reason an oversight in this industry, but a nagging nuisance to Bert.

So, the transmission-centric blob of gray matter started bubbling with an idea. As an advanced manual transmission engineer for automobiles, Bert was inspired by the muscle cars of the 90’s which had the 6-speed overdrives. With the knowledge gained from working with the latest models of GM cars, Bert comfortably applied it to the Harley-Davidson transmissions that were still founded on old WWII-era technology. The idea was simple, but the execution took expertise - his expertise. Over a period of 8-months, he hammered-out some prototypes that proved the 6-speed concept to work brilliantly.The news of a man and his elegant solution to excessive big twin vibration spread across America. The demand was intense and it would take more than a technical genius to get these transmissions to market. It would take an entire company with a dedicated supervisor to oversee the manufacturing, guide employees, control the quality, and manage distribution to customers across the world. To do it right, this is a demanding task that often deviates from creative/technical mind like Bert’s. But, that bright girl who sat at the front of the class at MSU, the one who also has engineering skills good enough for GM, was standing right there. Lisa took the reigns as President and Chief Operating Officer of BAKER Drivetrain, Inc. and Bert stood as Chief Engineer and Chief Executive Officer.Because the BAKER OD6 (6-Speed Overdrive) ‘felt like the cure for cancer for the H-D market’, with no business experience or money they committed to the company. Both Bert and Lisa cashed in the 401k’s, robbed the kids’ college savings, and maxed-out the credit


cards in order to build this entrepreneurship the right way - a way based on the utmost quality that Americans demand. This company philosophy is cultivated at BAKER and continues to reverberate throughout the company culture. Because of this initial innovation delivered via a strict commitment to quality using the finest people and materials along with a dedicated focus to the American motorcycle drivetrain, BAKER maintains its seat as the American V-Twin drivetrain authority.

BAKER Drivetrain will always be dedicated to premium drivetrain standards for the American big-twin motorcycles. We are committed to using materials, labor, creativity, know-how and grit that is born or made in the USA. The American big-twin culture and lifestyle is centered on this and so are we! The continued importing of foreign components will be the beginning of an assimilation of our priceless culture into a larger market. This movement will fundamentally corrupt our identity as American riders. As an American company standing on the forefront of innovation in our market, an arena that foreign knock-off artists can never completely understand - only imitate, it is our duty to keep this company on the leading edge, even as our products are poorly copied along the way. We will keep introducing new solutions based on empirically-based inspiration as we ride the piss out of our American V-Twins and get ideas from our American riding buddies using our proven engineering methodologies. To maintain our reputation of quality as we develop products, our strict research and development practices will never be compromised. Our iron-fisted protocol of an intense attention to detail will always be exercised in manufacturing to continue to earn our position and the American motorcycle drivetrain authority. Convinced we have the best damn products out there, the team at BAKER Drivetrain stands shoulder-to-shoulder behind the guaranteed products that we release with plain-English-speaking technical support before and after your purchase. BAKER Drivetrain’s purpose is to steadfast against the foreign agents as one of the few companies that keeps the purity and integrity of a legendary motorcycle know as the AMERICAN V-Twin. There’s so much more to it than ‘buying American’. Live it.

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22 Mandan Sport and Recreation Show Downtown Mandan ND 701-751-298322 KTM Cycle Hutt Motofest Mandan ND 701-222-0741 featuring Jason Britton & more...22 Sons of Silence MC Spring Up Ride Fargo ND 701-371-7309 22 Magoo Magoo’s Spring Party Grand Forks ND 218-779-7602 Magoo’s Ranch22 FM Crusaders Mach of Dimes Fargo ND 701-212-9924 Ride Teamsters22 CMA Hamar Breakfast Run Devils Lake ND 701-304-0019 22 Dakota Riders MC Fun Run At the Hill Valley City ND 701-205-5061 29 Glen Ullin MC 22nd Annual Memorial Glen Ullin ND 701-400-0812 Run & Party29-31 Spirit Lake Riders MC 8th Annual Devils Lake ND 701-238-3315 Memorial Motorcycle Rally/Rodeo

June 20104-6 Devils Run Devils Lake ND4-6 CMA North Dakota State Rally Bowman ND 701-326-4128 5 Old Fashioned MDA Run TBA www.oldfashionedmdarun.com6 Tuff Enuf to Ride Pink 3 Lions Pub Fargo ND 701-793-8224 11-12 In Country Vets MC Vets Run Petersburg ND 701-330-1091 11-13 Abate of ND ND State Rally Menoken Grove ND 701-223-560911-13 Buggies and Blues Downtown Mandan ND 701-751-298312 Show-N-Shine at Scotty’s Drive In Bismarck ND12 Vietnam Vets MC Run to the Vet Center Menoken Grove-Gravel Road 701-293-8920 12 El Zagal Motorcycle Corp 3rd Annual Fargo ND 701-367-5062 Butch Kouba Memorial Run El Zagal Temple13 KTM Cycle Hutt Motorcycle Show Mandan ND 701-222-074118-19 Spirit Lake Riders MC Lake Region Devils Lake ND 701-350-1690 Patriot Days-Military Appreciation19-20 Roughriders MC Summer Beulah ND 701-873-2277 Bash Riverside Park19 Bikers United B.A.D. Run Fargo ND 701-371-7309 19 Spirit Lake Riders MC Military 701-238-3315 Appreciation Run19 Fargo H.O.G. Miracle Ride Grand Forks 701-799-5536 Fargo HD & Andy’s HD19 Cavalier Retail. 14th Annual Cavalier Ride Cavalier ND 701-265-4288 20 Dakota Riders MC Hill Climb Valley City ND 701-205-5061

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MandanYour Destination for Summer Fun!

MandanYour Destination for Summer Fun!

• Boats • Campers • Pickups • Motorcycles • Seminars • ATVs • Beef Pit BBQ • Entertainment

Mandan Sports & Recreation Rendezvous on Main

Dance to the Front Fenders Saturday and attend the area’s largest Classic Car Show on Sunday! • Swap Meet • Music • Car Parade • Vendors

Buggies-n-Blues

July 2nd, 3rd and 4th

• PRCA Rodeo • All Class Reunion • Art in the Park • 4th of July Parade, Fireworks and more!

Mandan July Celebration

August 20th – 21st

Grilling competition. Food vendors, live music and Beer Gardens, Displays, Kids

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Ten Things All Car & Truck Drivers Should Know About Motorcycles

1. There are a lot more cars and trucks than motorcycles on the road, and somedrivers don't "recognize" a motorcycle; they ignore it (usually unintentionally).Look for motorcycles, especially when checking traffic at an intersection.

2. Because of its small size, a motorcycle may look farther away than it is. It mayalso be difficult to judge a motorcycle’s speed. When checking traffic to turn atan intersection or into (or out of) a driveway, predict a motorcycle is closer than it looks.

3. Because of its small size, a motorcycle can be easily hidden in a car’s blind spots(door/roof pillars) or masked by objects or backgrounds outside a car (bushes,fences, bridges, etc.). Take an extra moment to thoroughly check traffic, whetheryou're changing lanes or turning at intersections.

4. Because of its small size, a motorcycle may seem to be moving faster than itreally is. Don't assume all motorcyclists are speed demons.

5. Motorcyclists often slow by downshifting or merely rolling off the throttle, thus notactivating the brake light. Allow more following distance, say 3 or 4 seconds.At intersections, predict a motorcyclist may slow down without visual warning.

6. Turn signals on a motorcycle usually are not self-canceling, thus some riders,(especially beginners) sometimes forget to turn them off after a turn or lanechange. Make sure a motorcycle's signal is for real.

7. Motorcyclists often adjust position within a lane to be seen more easily and tominimize the effects of road debris, passing vehicles, and wind. Understand thatmotorcyclists adjust lane position for a purpose, not to be reckless or show off orto allow you to share the lane with them.

8. Maneuverability is one of a motorcycle's better characteristics, especially atslower speeds and with good road conditions, but don't expect a motorcyclist toalways be able to dodge out of the way.

9. Stopping distance for motorcycles is nearly the same as for cars, but slipperypavement makes stopping quickly difficult. Allow more following distance behinda motorcycle because it can't always stop "on a dime."

10. When a motorcycle is in motion, don't think of it as motorcycle; think of it as a person.

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TONY CARBAJAL & DB CUST“TEAM NO LIMIT” ON SPEED CHANNEL

By Dan Geiger Photo Credits:Chris Reily & DB Customs


MIDWESTAL & DB CUSTOMS

BISMARCK/MANDAN AIRBRUSH ARTIST “STEVE BRAUS”

If you're reading this article, and it's still before May 22nd, you're in luck! You can still make it to KTM Cycle Hutt's "Motofest" and check out both of these next two guys' work. Motofest is taking place May 22-23, 2010 right in the parking lot at the Cycle Hutt on the strip in Mandan. Tony Carbajal (pro stunter), and Steve Braus (pro painter) will both be in attendance. Fellow pro stunter Jason Britton will also be making a return to Mandan along with Team No Limit! This year, as an added bonus, Team Faith featuring “The Cowboy” Kenny Bartram will also be at Motofest to provide some dirtbike craziness! You're not going to want to miss this event!

You might be looking for a link between these Californian bike riders and local painter Steve Braus, owner of DB Customs here in Bismarck, right? Well let me explain. DB Customs does paintwork for both Tony Carbajal and Jason Britton! Steve has painted 2 bikes now for Tony, and you can also find some of his artwork on Jason Britton's head. It's cool to know that local talent is sought out by pro riders across the country! Who said nothing good comes outta little old North Dakota!?

Gasoline had a chance recently to throw a few questions at both Tony Carbajal and Steve Braus, just to get to know them both a little better. We'll start with Tony, check out what he had to tell us:


Gasoline: Tony, lets start with some basic info, tell us about yourself (age, height, weight, personal interest, etc.)

Tony Carbajal: 23 years old, 5'7'', 155 lbs. I stay pretty busy with my riding career. Traveling, doing shows, and working on bikes. When I do have spare time I like to.. uhhh.. get out and ride my bikes. There's nothing like loading the bike into the truck, and with a clear head, going out and practicing new tricks with my hometown riding buddies. I'm just a normal guy thats very fortunate to have a great job.

Your bike looks sick. Who did it?The bike started out at Redline Motorsports in my hometown: Riverside, California. My mechanic tore it down for powdercoat and customization, then bodywork was shipped off to Steve Braus at DB Customs in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Bike information (engine size, make, model, year, sponsors, etc.)2010 Kawasaki ZX6R, it's a 600cc. Sponsors include: DBcustoms, Two Brothers Racing, ICON, Kleen Chain, Kawasaki, Redline Motorsports, B&B Powdercoating, 1OffMotorsports, Spy Optics, Motul, ODI grips, GPR Stabilizers, Ogio, Freestyle Ingenuity, and CTSmoto.

How long have you been stunting?I have been stunt riding since the summer of 2004.

Do you have any other jobs, or is stunting a full-time gig?I am fortunate to say that stunt riding is currently my full-time occupation.

How many broken bones are in your medical history?I have broken a total of 7 different bones since I have started. (Some more than once.) Lessons learned. I'm fortunate to have a company like Icon on my side that provides me with the proper safety gear that helps prevent these types of injuries. Good bike maintenance is also an important factor.

Tony Carbajal


How did you like coming up to North Dakota with Jason Britton two years ago?North Dakota was definitely an experience I won't forget. Wheelies in the town parade, a rodeo, and an overhead view of the 4th of July fireworks. Everyone I met was awesome and provided great hospitality. I must say "Thanks" again to Justin and Tammy at KTM Cycle Hutt for bringing us out and putting together an unforgettable weekend.

What's your favorite trick to do for the audience?I have several tricks I like to do for the crowd. There can't be just one, haha. I like to do a trick we call "Crazy Larries." It's a fast circle burnout dragging my left foot on the ground. This trick makes lots of noise and lots of smoke. Every crowd loves the Crazy Larry. Can't go wrong with some high rollin' stoppies or some crazy circle wheelie combos.

Any advice for stunt riders out there?Always wear safety gear, practice in a parking lot or safe environment, maintain your bike, and work hard.

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What's your favorite thing to do when your not riding?My favorite thing to do when I'm not riding would have to be watching funny movies, going fishing with my friends and family, and actually reading a book when I have some extra time.

Favorite beverage?Room temperature water and hot chocolate in the winter.

What are your plans for the future?My future plans are to continue to travel and ride, visit new places, practice hard and bring new things for people to see; continue to push the sport of sportbike freestyle. Eventually I'd like to open a motorcycle shop in my hometown. But, for now, I want to continue with the hard work so that when my time comes people will remember the name "Tony Carbajal."

Where do you see yourself at 70?Ahh man... at 70 I'd like to see myself walking around with a cool DB Customs painted walking cane. Otherwise, doing wheelies in my wheelchair on a big porch with a wife at my side and telling all the young ones about how I used to do this and do that. They will probably call me an old liar, but I'll have my dusty old 2010 Kawasaki in the garage to show them and some faded ol' pictures for memories.

Now let's talk to the man behind the paintwork, Steve Braus of DB Customs:

Gasoline: Steve, how did you get started with DB Customs?Steve Braus: Well, racing motocross in my late teens and twenties, I always wanted my own custom painted helmet. You'd always see the top guys wearing them, and a custom painted helmet was just the most badass thing a dude could have back then. I wasn't about to pay the $ to have one done, 'cuz I knew I could do it myself. So I did up one for myself in my dad's garage, and a few other guys' lids too. I always looked up to Troy Lee and some of the others that got their paint into the moto industry. Around 2000 or 2001, eating dinner at Subway with the Weisz brothers, we were discussing what to name my custom paint business. Jon tried to say my initials, S.P.B,

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in a name idea, and his tongue got twisted and he blurted out S.T.D, and we all laughed! We joked, what would THAT stand for?! I said,"Sexually Transmitted Designs!" We thought it was funny, so I ran with it, and it took off. Down the road, I knew that a mom wanting a custom painted lid for her son, probably would look right past customSTDs.com, so I knew I had to come up with a more politically correct, not so edgy business name. Some of the other pro-level riders

that I had been working with also needed me to come up with another name, in fear of losing some of their other sponsors. Using my brother's and future wife's initials I started up the DBcustoms.com site to represent that group. The customSTDs.com site is still more popular and busier, but I still run under both. Shows my contradictions in life I guess!

We are featuring Tony Carbajal's bike and your talented work, anything you can tell us about this paint job?

The stuntbike that I painted for him last year had a ton of extra work into the huge metallic and kandy red paint besides the airbrush work. Tony really likes red and black, but this year, Kawasaki sponsored him with a scooter, so it had to have Kawi green in it. We went over a ton of color combos, and he finally chose black, silver and green. Tony's also a skull junkie, so we had to incorporate skulls into this design too. I gave the skulls on this 2010 bike a tribal twist to change it up a bit from his last one. The base background of the 2010 green bike is similar to the Caution-Explosive Materials signs that you might find in a power plant somewhere. It sounds like everyone out west is happy with how it turned out. Plus, it has a different style from the last one altogether.

How did you hook up with Tony?Tony and Jason Britton filmed an episode of

"Superbikes" in Mandan at Cycle Hutt around July 4th, 2008 for the SPEED channel. I custom painted a new Icon helmet for Jason and gave it to him when he was here. That's how I met Tony. I told T.C. if he ever needed some paintwork done, to look me up. Now, I've done a few helmets for him and two bikes. Thanks to Chris Chamberlain for the stunt-tank body work! Couldn't have it without him!


How is business going these days?Since the economy has taken a turn for the worse and people have been freaking out and holding onto their moldy money, it's been sporadic. Busy at times, and slow at times. I don't mind the slow times, because it helps me to catch up with stuff that needs to get done: extra paintwork, maintenance, working on pictures for the new upcoming websites, laundry, HAHA! The majority of all of the paintwork that I do goes out of the state. There's obviously more people and money on the coasts and down south, so when we aren't riding because of the weather, lots of other states are. In turn, the busy times of year aren't always when you would think they would be. It's not very often I get to paint for a local customer, but when I do, it's fun to meet them face to face, rather than a phone call or e-mail.

How are you competing with the new technology of wrapping motorcycles and helmets?I'm sure that bike wraps take some business away from custom painters. But in all reality, the clientele of people that want true custom work and aren't afraid to pay for it, they know the difference between a show bike and a wrapped bike. There's no comparison if you know what you're looking at. I don't think that wrapped helmets have really made much of a push into the custom helmet scene, but the stock graphics that they are mass producing on many of the helmets now are very impressive, and way more economical than a custom lid. It's still the high end people that will always want a one-of-a-kind custom lid or bike, that I like to deal with. Nobody really needs a $1300 paintjob on a $200-$500 helmet. However, the helmets are, and always will be, super slick to look at!

You have been featured in many other medias. Your work speaks for itself, but where do you get the inspiration?I guess the drive comes from trying to one-up myself, or improve, or trying things I haven't tried before. Laying out a design of a skull, your grandmother, pinstriping, or whatever it might be, can be fun because there are no rules. Anything can be twisted in a certain way as far as custom paint goes. My style preferences change constantly, so moving onto the next thing is all it takes to keep excited about working.

How long does it take to paint a custom motorcycle?It all depends on the amount of detail someone wants put into their design, when they need it back by, and what kind of budget a customer has to work with. The kind of bike makes a big difference too. I've taken many months on some, and just weeks on others.

What is the next big project?Well, I just finished an air compressor tank here in the shop, for myself. It's only the 2nd piece I've ever done for myself. It's got an old '20s -'30s Chicago gangster theme to it. I have a few helmets that need to be finished, but nothing too out of the ordinary. I'm hoping to be able to find a whole new extra set of plastics and tank for Tony, so his next bike doesn't have


any downtime and we can put more time into the design.

Any other celebrities you paint stuff for? Or so-called "famous" people?Hmmm... Well I did a Japanese themed helmet for Donn Maeda, the editor for Transworld Motocross Magazine, last year that was featured in the mag. I got to meet him a few times, and he'd like me to do another one for him that isn't so detailed. He's afraid to wear his first one. I have been painting helmets for Blake Dungey, Ryan Dungey's little brother, and got the chance to paint one for Ryan himself before the last Pro Motocross National in Steel City. All of his sponsors OK'd the helmet the day before the National. He loved it too, wore it in practice, and then went out and won the National! Crazy lucky on that one. For a few years, I painted the energy drink sponsored BAWLS BMX team's helmets. Matt Pohlkamp is always a nationally ranked rider for that team. Pontiac/Citgo grand prix, Indy, and stock car racer Milka Duno did a couple Pontiac commercials when the G6 came out. I overnighted a custom painted helmet to them the day before and they used it in those commercials. I did Jason Britton's lid. Plus there's been a lot of local A/Pro Motocross guys, like Tanner Reidman, (who just made his first supercross main by the way!) that I've done stuff for.

What do you do when you have free time?What's free time?! Na, I've got two dogs, Crease and Holly, who are American Pit Bull Terriers, that keep me busy. I love to take them out and run 'em and excercise them. They're awesome dogs and freaks of nature when it comes to athleticism. I'm in awe of what they can do everyday, since I'm not much of an athlete anymore. I'd like to get back to racing MX again, and practicing, but I'm not sure my body can take one more go'round : )

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A dull roar slowly gains intensity on an empty stretch of highway. A low, thundering, mechanical drone. Along the horizon appears a staggered sea of black and chrome. The pack gets closer and louder and until it whips by in a blur of leather vests and sparkling spokes. Brrrrrrrraaaahmm, Brrrrrrrraaaahmm, Brrrrrrrraaaahmm, Brrrrrrrraaaahmm! The roar fades the same as it came and you're left wondering, "What the $*%# was THAT!?!" Outlaws? Convicts? Friends and family of the Devil himself?

LIVE TO RIDEGasoline Magazine meets up with North Dakota Motorycle

Riding Groups and Motorcycle ClubsBy Dan Geiger & Chad Hatzenbuhler Special Thanks to Thunder, www.thethunderzone.com


LIVE TO RIDEThis summer, Gasoline is going to take a closer look into local motorcycle clubs around the state. More often than not, the public's perception of what a motorcycle club really is falls far from the truth. The media frequently tags motorcycle club members as the bad guy, low-life criminals with an overall disregard for any and all authority; cruising aimlessly atop their Harleys in search of new ways to break the law. Truth is, the vast majority of motorcycle clubs are about exactly what their name implies: motorcycles. Throughout this season, Gasoline hopes to visit with several clubs in ND, featuring a different club in a few issues. Hopefully,

by bringing some truthful information about the clubs to the public, we can help people see more clearly what motorcycle clubs are all about.

This issue we're going to bring you up to speed on some general knowledge just in case you've never even heard of a motorcycle club. First off, a motorcycle club is just that, a group of people whose common interest and activities revolve around motorcycles. Generally, there are a few different kinds of clubs one might recognize. The American Motorcycle Association (AMA) which was founded in 1924 currently has more than 1,200 chartered riding clubs. The AMA acts as a sort of umbrella organization, providing advice and guidance on running events and rallies. When picturing a motorcycle club though, most people probably think

of outlaw types of clubs. Sometimes referred to as an MC, these clubs have often been glamorized by Hollywood and the media. An outlaw type of club is not sanctioned by the American Motorcycle Association (AMA) and therefore doesn't adhere to the AMA's rules. In that case, the club generally enforces a set of bylaws upon its members which reflect the group's own values and causes. Being an outlaw club can usually mean the club is part of a subculture of sorts that follows a set of ideals celebrating freedom, nonconformity to mainstream culture, and loyalty to the biker group. This however doesn't necessarily mean that its members themselves are all "outlaws" who live to break the law.

Organization of a motorcycle club will typically consist of a president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, road captain, and sergeant-at-arms. Those are all pretty self explanitory except maybe the last two. A road captain usually organizes the runs and accomodations on the runs, etc. The sergeant-at-arms usually takes care of law and order around the club; he's more than likely a pretty big dude. Localized groups of a single, large club are called "chapters", and the first chapter established for a particular club is referred to as the "mother chapter". The president of the mother chapter usually serves as the president of the entire club, and sets club policy on a variety of issues. To become a member of a motorcycle club, a person must usually complete a probationary period of sorts. During this time period, the person is often referred to as a "prospect." After a certain amount of prospecting time has been completed, the club will usually hold a vote to determine whether or not the prospect will become a full member. The number of votes a prospect must receive

can vary from club to club. A prospect will sometimes be identified by a "prospect" patch worn on the back of the rider's vest or jacket until the time he becomes a "full patch member." This leads us to out next subject...

If you've ever encountered a member of a motorcycle club, one of the main ways you may have identified them was by their patch adorned vest. The vest, along with the patches on it, are often reffered to as the "colors" or a "cut" (a term which originated from the practice of cutting the collars and/or sleeves from a denim or leather jacket.) The vest almost always has a specific large club patch or patches, predominantly located in the middle of the back. The patch(es) will contain a club logo, the name of the club, the letters MC, and a possible state, province, or other chapter identification. Usually, but not always, the "MC" patch is used by outlaw clubs. Many non-outlaw motorcycle clubs (as opposed to MCs), such as the Harley Owners Group, will wear patches on the back of their vests without including the letters MC. Motorcycle associations or rider clubs do not often identify themselves with an MC patch. A one-piece patch can signify many different types of clubs. These clubs can be MC and have an MC on the patch itself, or a family club, riding club, an AMA sanctioned motorcycle club, or a number of others. A two-piece patch can sometimes be worn by riding clubs but is usually worn by clubs in transition to a three-piece patch awaiting approval from the dominant club in the area. (The hierarchy and traditions in the MC community are complex but not without purpose. They are valuable for maintaining order and avoiding trouble.) A three-piece patch signifies the club is an "outlaw club" by definition, but not necessarily a 1% club (which we'll discuss later.) The three-piece patch consists of a club logo in the center

and the top and bottom patches, usually crescent shaped, which are referred to as rockers. The number and arrangement of patches is somewhat indicative of the nature of the club. The club patches usually remain property of the club itself, not the member, and only members are allowed to wear the club's colors. A member must closely guard their colors. Allowing one's colors to fall into the hands of an outsider is an act of disgrace and may result in loss of membership in a club, or some other punishment, such as an ass kicking. In addition to the the large club patches on the back of the vest, a number of other smaller patches may be worn on the front side of the vest. Often, a patch with the riders nickname or "road name" will be worn. As for the rest of the patches, the specific type and meaning will vary by club. The meaning of these patches is not always openly made public. I will always remember a scene I encountered a few years back at an Easyriders bike show in Denver. The local Hells Angels MC had a booth set up at which they were selling various support items and things of the such. While I was wandering around, a yuppie looking fellow with camera and sandals came up to the table. While pointing to a patch on the vest of an arms crossed Hells Angel seated behind the table, the yuppie says, using his most enthusiastic and chipper voice, "Hi, I just haaaave to ask, what does that 'blah blah' (I don't recall specifically the words) patch mean!?" The Hells Angel member not so politely responded, "I just put it on there 'cause I like the way it looks."

A sort of seperate patch related topic is the 1% patch that may be seen on an MC member's vest. Usually a small diamond shaped patch with "1%" stitched in the middle. This patch usually identifies the wearer as one who openly embraces an actual outlaw or criminal lifestyle. The


term "one percenter" originated after an incident in Hollister, California in 1947 which was dubbed the "Hollister riot." In July of that year there was a motorcycle rally in Hollister that was attended by about 4000 people. Several newspaper articles were written that, according to some attendees, sensationalized the event. LIFE magazine ran an article that included a staged photo of a seedy looking man on a motorcycle with beer bottles piled under the wheels and a bottle in each of his hands. The film The Wild One was inspired by this event, and it became the first in a series of movies that depicted bikers and members of motorcycle clubs in this stereotypical manner. It's said that the press asked the AMA to comment on the Hollister incident, and their response was that 99% of motorcyclists were law-abiding citizens, and the last one percent were outlaws. Thus was born the term "one percenter."

This information is by no means one hundred percent true for every different motorcycle club nor are we here at Gasoline experts on the subject. Each club has their own set of rules, practices, and beliefs. We are by no means speaking on behalf of any motorcycle clubs, only giving you a broad generalization of common practices and meanings throughout the motorcycle club culture. In the next few issues look for features on some of North Dakota's local clubs. We plan to spend some time with the clubs and get to know a little more about what makes them tick. It should be interesting for both you and us...stay tuned!

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By Chad Hatzenbuhler Photo Credits: Chad HatzenbuhlerAre you are looking to buy that first motorcycle or add another one to your list? Do you want to have something unique that makes your friends, family, and strangers jealous when you fly by, but not break the bank? You have a few choices: local dealerships, online, private sellers, etc. Where do you go? How do you know where the best deal is? If you're asking yourself these questions, you need to check out Planet Powersportz in Mandan, North Dakota. With the LARGEST selection of used powersports in North Dakota, you can't go wrong. Whether you're looking for a stock Harley-Davidson, or a custom chopper, Planet Powersportz either has it or will find it for you. You won't need to settle for your new ride. If they don't have it in stock they will go out and find the motorcycle you want, while also sticking to your budget. They want to make sure each customer leaves happy and they will jump through hoops to make sure you find that perfect ride.

Planet Powersportz offers full service, parts for all makes and models, and will consider trades. They also offer more than motorcycles to their customers. They have atvs, snowmobiles, watercrafts, and more! You can also find apparel, helmets, a full-line of Oakley sunglasses, and Icon gear. If you need something they don’t have, they can order it and have it in your hands before you know it.

Planet Powersportz will have many events and sales during the summer of 2010. To learn more, stop at the shop or go to www.planetpowersportz.com. Planet Powersportz is open Monday-Friday, 10am – 6pm, and Saturdays, 9am – 3pm. If you have questions please stop by the shop at 1606 43rd Ave. SE #17, Mandan, North Dakota or check them out online 24/7.


"Oh, woe is me, I don't have a motorcycle to ride this summer. All I have is this copy of Gasoline to look at and dream." Does that sound like you? Don't have the money to buy that new Harley you've always wanted? Spent all your hard earned cash paying for the old lady's new hairdo? Gasoline is here to help. Now all you need to ride that new Harley is $20!

This summer Gasoline is raffling a brand new 2010 Harley-Davidson Sportster. We'll be selling tickets throughout the summer and the bike will given away August 21st during Mandan's Spirit of the West Grill Fest which will be taking place downtown. In addition to the motorcycle, there will also be second, third, and fourth place prizes.

All proceeds from the raffle will be donated by Gasoline magazine to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Cystic Fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease

that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States (70,000 worldwide). To learn more about this disease and the foundation please visit www.cff.org

To purchase a ticket go to www.hogwildforacure.com or find the Gasoline mag booth at local events throughout the summer. The bike will be on display to check out and we'll be selling tickets. Be sure to show up August 21st At Grill Fest to see who wins the bike and for a chance at the other prizes and giveaways! Good Luck! If you have any questions or want more information please email [email protected].

DRAWING AUGUST 21ST AT 1ST ANNUAL GRILL FEST!1st Place: 2010 Harley-Davidson Sportster Low (Black)2nd Place: 2010 Loser Machine Helmet3rd Place: 3 hour Tattoo Session Larson's Creative Concepts4th Place: Craftsman Mechanics Tool SetPhoto Credit: Jamie Vetter


DRAWING AUGUST 21ST AT 1ST ANNUAL GRILL FEST!1st Place: 2010 Harley-Davidson Sportster Low (Black)2nd Place: 2010 Loser Machine Helmet3rd Place: 3 hour Tattoo Session Larson's Creative Concepts4th Place: Craftsman Mechanics Tool Set

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation & Gasoline Magazine


At Gasoline Magazine we like to get in the garage as much as our readers. For Hog Wild we wanted to make a badass stand to keep the bike standing upright. Take a look inside our garage and stay updated by checking out our blog.www.gasolinemag.com


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