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January 2013 Table Of Contents

Kohlberg Pg. 5

Bringing Awareness Pg. 8

Oldest Bike Names Pg. 11

Helping Juarez Heal Pg. 15

KTM 2013 450 SX-F Pg. 13

Readers Rides Pg. 17

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Photos and story by Ricky J. Carrasco

Kids and Bikers working together

Dolores Enniss, who has little experience with bikers, helped organize the gift donation and biker visit. Her visit to the Coalition meeting to formalize the event

At first, a couple of the sport bikes zoomed in to block off cross traffic and many of the kids froze with anticipation. Then a rumble could be heard growing in the distance. Then, Santa and Mrs. Claus appeared on their big bad red trike, followed by members of many clubs from around the Coalition; Bandidos, Chamucos, Mission Riders, Kings & Priests, Ruff Ryders, and many many others. They rode around the school and finally entered the play yard and surrounded the 700 students, teachers and administration of Olga Kohlberg Elementary, ready for their Christmas mission. The kids went crazy, calling for Santa and the bikers. The bikers greeted the kids with handshakes, high-fives, and candy. Many of the adults looked amazed and somewhat stunned.

parent volunteers at Kohlberg Elementary decided to invite the bikers of the EP Coalition to their school to pick up the toys their students had collected, they figured it would be fun for their students to see a few bikes and a couple of bikers there. What they got was a full-fledged invasion by Biker Santa and about a hundred of his leather-clad, chrome-riding helpers.

When the administration and

took her by surprise, "It was an interesting experience at the meeting. We expected a 'board meeting' with a few members, and there were easily 70 or more. Then we saw club after club presenting on what they had done in the community, what they had collected, and what they planned to do in the future." Enniss told me that she expected 5, maybe 10 bikers to show up or the school. "I asked one of the teachers to count the bikers that arrived. She gave up after 78. One of the teachers came up to me and gave me a hug and told me what a beautiful experience this was for everybody. She even started crying!" Mary Vargas, principal at Kohlberg, described how they chose to work with the bikers. "Last year, instead of doing a normal gift exchange, the kids decided to give back to the community. We are a dual language campus, so to celebrate the culture, the kids made small decorated pinatas to stuff with a gift." They chose a couple local charities that sent their representatives to receive the donations. "This year, Dolores got in touch with someone who knew the bikers, who invited us to go to the meeting. If some of them could come out and receive the gifts and let them be seen by the kids, I think that would be exciting, and then the bikers could distribute the toys amongst their different organizations."

Enniss estimates that about 500 of the students brought gifts, which in all, almost filled a 15 foot panel truck. Every class took a picture with the attending bikers and every kid couldn't wait to greet Santa and whatever biker they could find. A good time was had by all who attended and many already began talking about how to make this event into an annual tradition. More than one kid could be heard saying how they wanted to be a biker when they grew up. Perhaps that small statement shows how big of an impact just a simple gesture can make.

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Winter is here and taking the

Its winter. What do we mean?

Weather 101
issue for lesser amounts if the snow is accompanied by strong winds or ice from freezing rain. Blizzard Warning: Considerable blowing and drifting of snow along with strong winds gusting around 35 miles per hour for at least a 3 hour period. Visibilities will also be considerably low, often less than one-quarter of a mile. Winter Storm Watch: when a significant winter storm could affect your area but the exact location and timing is still a bit uncertain. This watch is intended to give about a 12 to 36 hour warning period for the potential change. Flurries: Light snow for short durations. Just a light dusting with no accumulation expected. Sleet: Drops of rain that freeze

By: Doppler Dave Speelman


into ice pellets before reaching the ground. Sleet generally does not stick to objects but will bounce when hitting the surface. Snow Squalls: limited duration but intense snowfall. Squalls are typically associated with strong winds. Whiteout: Blowing snow that reduces visibility to only a few feet. Whiteouts are common during blizzards. Wind Chill: As the wind increases, heat is carried away from the body. This is the temperature the body feels when combined with the air temperature and wind speed. Wind chills only affect people and animals, not plants. Black Ice: First of all its not black, its transparent. Its a thin coat of ice overlaying the road (typically black) so its nearly in-

bike on the road this time of year involves planning. If you find yourself on a road trip when a winter storm develops, its nice to know what various watches and warnings actually mean. El Paso typically does not exhaust our suitcase of winter terminology, but its nice to know what meteorologists mean when we toss them out. Winter Storm Warning: when a winter storm is occurring or very likely. This storm is likely to produce heavy snow of four inches or more in 12 hours, or six inches or more in 24 hours. Warnings can be

Catch 'Doppler' Dave Speelman on KVIA Channel 7 or online at www.kvia.com for your most accurate weather reports.

visible to drivers.

What was the greatest depth of snow on the ground ever measured in El Paso?
B. A. C. D. 22 30" 36" 16"

Weather Trivia

Graupel: A snowflake onto which super cooled water has frozen. This creates a ball that looks like small hail, but isn't. Graupel is much softer than hail and will typically fall apart when you touch it.

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Answer: A - 16" on December 14th, 1987

By: David Bear Wren

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her brother, Alfonso Ortegon. Ortegon was killed on December 20, 2010 in an accident at Doniphan and Graphite in El Pasos Upper Valley. He died one week before his 52nd birthday, said Ruiz. This latest bike run raised $1,700. The money will be used to pay for the sign that will be placed at the scene of the tragic accident. Ruiz said that the Foundation is in the early stages of its existence, but, that a fund-raiser will be conducted each year to raise money to help out the families of fallen bikers. The money will be donated to the family of a biker who has been killed in an accident, said

Ruiz. We plan to help with funeral expenses, to buy groceries for the family, to help with paying some bills that were left behind, and, in short, to help in whatever way we can. We just want to make sure that the familys needs are being met. For example, Mount Carmel Funeral Home will offer a low price of $2,500 for a complete funeral. Other sponsors at the Sunday event included Brotherhood, Sun City, Barnett, Eddie Gonzalez, Old West, Andys Glass, Scumbag Tattoos, Dee Ortega, Inklination Tattoos, Fallen Heroes, and others. Judge Sam Medrano donated the first $100 for the event.

Story By Joe Olvera , 2012 Photos by: Ricky Jimenez Carrasco

The Fallen Brother and Sister Foundation: Bringing Awareness

Its all about bringing awareness

to a city that has dealt with motorcycle accidents that have taken the lives of both men and women bikers. The Fallen Brother and Sister Foundation held a fundraiser sponsored by the Valley Boys MC on Sunday, December 16 that featured more than 100 bikers helping to raise money which will, in turn, be used to help the families left behind by those bikers who were killed on the road. Sylvia Hot Shot Ruiz, who is heading up the Foundation, said the latest run was held in honor of

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127 Law Enforcement Officers Killed Nationwide in 2012


nationwide decreased by 23 percent during 2012, with 127 federal, state and local officers killed in the line of duty, according to preliminary data compiled and released today by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF). The number one cause of officer fatalities in 2012 was traffic-related incidents, which claimed 50 lives, followed closely by 49 officers who were killed by gunfire this past year. Twenty-eight officers died due to other causes. This year's significant drop in law enforcement fatalities follows a two-year period when the number of officer deaths had seen an

alarming increase. There were 154 officer fatalities in 2010, and 165 in 2011.

nary report on 2012 law enforcement fatalities, go to: www.LawMemorial.org/ResearchBulletin. Key Data as of December 26, 2012:

killed in helicopter crashes and beatings; one officer was killed in an aircraft crash; and one officer was killed in a boating incident.

Law enforcement officer fatalities

"The loss of any officer is unacceptable and devastating to their family, their community and our nation. However, I am encouraged to see a significant decrease in the number of law enforcement officers killed in 2012 after two years of alarming increases in the number of fatalities. The law enforcement community has banded together with laser-like focus on peace officer safety at the federal, state and local levels and I believe these numbers are reflective of those combined efforts. By continuing to work together in this fashion we can make great strides to ensure that each officer returns home safely at the end of his or her shift," stated Craig W. Floyd , the Memorial Fund's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The statistics released by the NLEOMF and Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) are based on preliminary data compiled and do not represent a final or complete list of individual officers who will be added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in 2013.

Traffic-related fatalities declined 17 percent in 2012 (50) compared to 2011 (60). Of these 50 officers, 30 were killed in auto crashes, 14 were struck outside their vehicle, and six were killed in motorcycle crashes.

During the past year, more officers were killed in Texas (10) than any other state; followed by Georgia (eight); Colorado and Maryland (six); and Florida, Louisiana, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania (five). Nine officers killed in 2012 served with federal law enforcement agencies. Seven of the officers who died during the past year served with correctional agencies. Thirteen of the 127 fatalities were female. On average, the officers who died in 2012 were 41 years old and had served for 12 years.

After a two-year increase, firearms-related fatalities declined by 32 percent in 2012 (49) compared to 2011 (72). Of the 49 officers, 15 were killed in ambushes; nine were killed during traffic stops or while in pursuit; five were killed in drug-related incidents; five were killed responding to a robbery; four were killed while investigating suspicious persons or circumstances; three were killed responding to domestic disturbance calls; and two each were killed while attempting an arrest, responding to a disturbance call, or from accidental shootings. One officer was killed responding to a burglary in progress and one was killed during an investigative activity. Of the 28 officers who died due to other causes, 14 were caused by job-related illnesses; five officers were stabbed; three officers fell to their death; two officers each were

For a complete copy of the prelimi-

"As 2012 comes to a close, I rejoice because line-of-duty deaths for the past year are down by more than 20 percent! We are closer to being below 100 peace officer fatalities than we have been for many years. But I am still painfully aware that 127 families will celebrate the New Year without their officer. I find comfort knowing that these families will be embraced by the law enforcement community and given the support and love they will need as they embark on their journey through grief. Through the efforts of the NLEOMF and C.O.P.S., they know they do not walk this path alone," said Madeline Neumann , National President of Concerns of Police Survivors.

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The Oldest Motorcycle Names Live on

The early Harley-Davidson bikes were popular as race machines. By the end of the decade, Harley Davidson was selling a version if its bikes for use as police vehicles. Shortly thereafter, The Company introduced a 45 degree V-twin engine design that would represent a style synonymous with Harley-Davidson for years to come.

predecessors. The 60 degree V twin engine features fuel injection and was developed with the help of Porsche.

Even the Harley Davidson logo has created incredible marketing potential with after market merchandise and accessory sales accounting for up to 5 percent of the Company's revenue. The distinctive HD eagle reflects the respect Harley Davidson enjoys from competitors and motorcycle fans.

Flying Flea. Complete with its own parachute and packing cage, the Flying Flea could be dropped from an aircraft along with the troops provided a means of motorized battlefield transport not previously available.

The Royal Enfield line even included a version of the famous red-painted Indian motorcycles, after the company acquired the brand name rights. The RE Indians were discon-

Harley Davidson

From modest beginnings in 1901, Harley Davidson Incorporated was the brainchild of William Harley who had developed a small, powerful engine. Like many engine manufacturers of the era, these engines were intended for use with existing bicycle designs, combining motorized power with pedal power. From a small shop in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Harley and his partner, Arthur Davidson embarked on a journey that would revolutionize the world of motorized transportation. 1903 saw the introduction of its first production motorcycle.
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This classic series of motorcycles has a long and storied history with a legion of fans that includes owners, motorcycle enthusiasts, old and young alike. Distinguished by its style, unique engine sound and fan loyalty, Harley Davidson motorcycles are unlike any bikes ever produced.

The V Rod, introduced in 2002, incorporates a liquid cooled 1130 cubic centimeter super bike engine. The VRSC models are unique in both style and performance from all of its

The big V twin engine configurations were reflected in many subsequent designs including the F Head, Flathead, Knucklehead, Panhead and Shovelhead, all exceeding 1000 cubic centimeters in displacement. The smaller V-twin designs reflected a smaller displacement under 1000 cubic centimeters until the introduction of the Evolution and Ironhead series of engines and are found on the Sportster X series bikes.

The post-war years saw a rapid expansion in production, along with some ownership bumps in the road. The mid 1980s saw ownership shift from AMF to a group comprised of Harley Davidson management. The Company went public on the New York Stock Exchange in 1987. The rest, as they say, is history.

Royal Enfield

The pride of British manufacturing companies, Royal Enfield has established a reputation that dates back to the mid 1800s. Like many early manufacturers of personal transportation, founder George Townsend focus on producing parts for existing bicycle designs, and by 1893 was producing and selling complete bicycles under the Enfield name. It was not long before Townsend turned the name Enfield and its slogan built like a gun into household words across Great Britain. The most endearing product introduction by Royal Enfield has to be the Bullet. With a single cylinder, four stroke engine, the 1933 Bullet sported a dramatic front to rear rake making for truly classic line. World War II brought a one of a kind bike from Enfield, the

tinued in the 1960s. Intense competition from Japanese motorcycle producers during the 1960s and 1970s meant the Royal Enfield needed bikes that could match the speed and performance of the Asian bikes. The answer was the Interceptor line of extremely fast motorcycles, with a top speed of over 105 miles per hour and able to cover the quarter mile in les than 14 seconds. Sadly, production could not keep up with demand, and the Interceptor became the last of the Enfield line to be produced in England.

Royal Enfield motorcycles are still produced in India and exported worldwide, including to the United Kingdom and to the United States. The famous Bullet bikes still anchor this legendary line of motorcycles with versions which includes the 500 cubic centimeter Elektra X.

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Hall of Fame inductee Wood recalls historic win W

Leonard Wood (Wood Brothers Racing photo)

hen legendary mechanic Leonard Wood is inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame

next February itll be mostly on the strength of his work with his familys No. 21 Fords and Mercuries over the past 62 years. But one of Woods greatest career accomplishments came in one of his rare ventures into the world of open-wheel racing. In the 1965 Indianapolis 500, Wood and his brothers stunned the racing world with their pit work that paved the way for a victory by the great Jim Clark in his Lotus-Ford. The Woods, already known at that time for their innovative work on the pit roads of the NASCAR circuit, serviced Clarks car in an astonishing 41.9 seconds for the entire race. Although many at the track that day initially were slow to realize what the Woods had pulled off, it soon became obvious. In the weeks afterward, Leonard Wood and his brothers, including Glen, who is already in the NASCAR Hall of Fame, drew worldwide acclaim for their stunningly quick pit work. We got the most publicity in the least amount of time that we ever got in our lives, Leonard Wood said. We hit a home run for sure. The story of the Wood Brothers participation in the Indianapolis 500 actu-

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ally started at a NASCAR race in Darlington, S.C., when Ford Motor Company racing official John Cowley approached Glen Wood, asking him if hed help out with the Lotus-Ford effort in the 500. Wood was taken aback by a request from Ford Motor Company to have the team from the remote Virginia foothills, with no open-wheel racing experience, be a part of the Indianapolis 500. Glen Wood said his initial response was: Are you kidding? The Ford folks werent kidding, and being as loyal to the Blue Oval as they were, Glen and Leonard were off to Indy. The first challenge was building a relationship with a group of racers theyd never met. We rolled up to that shop and didnt know if those people were going to accept us or not, being a foreign crew and all, Leonard Wood said. But they really welcomed us and seemed happy we were there and wanted to help us any way they could. The Woods then set to work on the fueling system theyd use on race day. Engineers from Ford and the race team had developed a fuel tank that had a giant venturi inside. The principle was simple, and time-proven. Its the same

device that allows fuel and air to flow quickly through a carburetor and makes airplanes fly. The Woods knew it would work. Others were caught unaware, including one of the first inspectors to check out the teams pit equipment. The inspector said, Ill bet you a thousand dollars you cant flow 20 gallons a minute through that thing, Leonard Wood said. He declined the sure money, in the interest of keeping his secrets safe until race day. All we were interested in was getting that thing through inspection and getting on with the program, Wood said. To speed things up even more, Wood spent hours filing and fitting the connections of the fueling system, so hookups would be smooth and fast and there would be nothing impeding the rapid flow of fuel. He even climbed inside the fuel tank to do more grinding and polishing. Glen and Leonard Wood also decided to bring in the rest of their NASCARproven pit crew brothers Ray Lee and Delano along with Kenny Martin, Ralph Edwards and Jim Reed. Continued on next page.

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ning both the Daytona 500 (in 1963 with Tiny Lund driving) and the Indianapolis 500 without ever changing tires.

Jim Clarks No. 82 Lotus-Ford makes a pit stop during the 1965 Indianapolis 500. (Wood Brothers Racing photo)

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When it came time to practice pit stops, the Woods had Clark make a mock stop. But to keep their ingenuity under wraps, they waited a few seconds after Clark came to a stop before turning on the fuel. The results showed just how wrong that inspector had been just days before.

On the first stop, the Woods had Clark going again in just 17 seconds. At that time a pit stop was expected to take a full minute or more. While the rest of the team concentrated on fueling, with Glen and others cradling the hoses so they wouldnt sag and slow the flow, brother Ray Lee Wood used a depth gauge to measure the tire wear. The second stop, at 24.9 seconds, was a little slower, largely because there was less fuel in the storage tank and therefore less gravity pressure.

Still, the pressure was on the Wood crew to perform on the biggest stage theyd ever seen 350,000 to 400,000 people watching in person and millions more following the action on radio and TV.

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We turned that thing on, and it put in 58 gallons in 15 seconds, Leonard Wood said. It just sucked the fuel out of there. We knew then we were going to be under 20 seconds on the pit stops.

The stops caught both competitors and commentators alike off guard. The expert commentators speculated to their audiences that the Indy-inexperienced Woods had failed to fill the tank. There even were some doubts within the team, but Clark made it to the checkered flag with no issues. For Leonard Wood, that triumph at Indianapolis was as sweet as they come.

For the pit stops to work as planned, Clark had to stop in a precise spot. The two heavy fuel hoses needed to be in just the right position for maximum fuel flow and timely hookups. With a talented driver like Clark, that turned out to be no problem. The Woods also prepared for tire changes during the race, sanding and filing on the wheels and hubs and practicing tire swaps.

But that tire work turned out to be unnecessary. Clark ran the entire 500 on the same set of tires, giving the Woods the distinction of win-

It was right on top of the list, he said. It was very special to go up there. It was the first rear-engine car to win the race, and the first car to average 150 miles per hour in winning the race, and it was really special for Ford Motor Company. It was their engine. Wood will be inducted Feb. 8 along with Buck Baker, Cotton Owens, Herb Thomas and Rusty Wallace.

Industry Press Release

KTM announces new 2013 450 SX-F Factory Edition

ther push the limits and drive innovation of the new model has led to the significant changes seen on the new 2013 Factory Edition model. In just one year, KTM has already been able to introduce new changes and produce and upgraded model that will again be made available to the public. While the Factory Edition remains based around the new generation 450cc fuel-injected, single-cam, four-stroke engine that has been tweaked specifically for motocross, the engine cases and clutch cover have been redesigned to minimize weight by removing the kick starter boss to save over 0.5 lbs and further reinforce the effectiveness of KTMs electric start system for racing.

It is with great excitement that KTM announces the release of the second generation KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition motorcycle. The new model has been developed through collaboration with the Red Bull KTM Team and both the US and Austrian based Research & Development Departments. Each special edition model will come with a limited edition sticker that lists a model number for the unit out of the 555 models produced. The 450 SX-F Factory Edition model was well received by consumers last year after selling out in only a few short months. It received further success after Dungey won the Phoenix Supercross in only the second race of the season and just a few months later when Dungey rode the machine to victory claiming KTMs first premier class championship in the 450 Motocross Series.

The bike also features a host of chassis upgrades including: orange anodized CNC-machined triple clamps, an orange powder-coated frame, a Salle de Valle seat, an Akrapovic titanium factory silencer, gold Regina racing chain, orange-anodized rear 52T sprocket, black Excel rims, orange radiator and fork protectors, Dunlop GEOMAX MX51 tires, a holeshot device, front brake disc guard and exclusive Red Bull KTM Factory Team blue and orange graphics.

The dedication of the Red Bull KTM Team and R&D department to fur-

In addition, the bike also has a map switch for easy adjustment of the new ignition curves and an hour meter to help track time between maintenance intervals. Keep your eyes peeled for this bike when it debuts at the opening round of the AMA Supercross Series on January 5, 2013 in Anaheim, CA. Bikes will be available at KTM dealerships in spring of 2013.

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Helping Juarez Heal


Story and photos by Ricky Jimenez Carrasco

money and businesses. The news showed how businesses being torched, public executions, and blatant extortions were commonplace, everyday occurrences.

parade felt like I was breaking into Alcatraz, then sneaking back out before I was noticed. Even on this cold and windy day at the Fuentes drive-in restaurant and bar, there was no hint that anything was ever wrong. About 300 to 400 bikes filled the parking lot. Halfway through registration, a couple of federal police trucks drove through the parking lot. Nobody paid any attention. One of the bikers just laughed and said that they were there to show off their rides, like everybody else. Probably the most pertinent point of view was from Dr. Tony Perez, ob/gyn, leader of the Medicos Motociclistas, a biker club consisting of 38 medical doctors. . The situation has improved greatly. We feel safer, more able to do our work. Its also improved for our patients who feel safe simply to come to our offices and seek treatment. We have begun to receive more patients from El Paso. When asked how the city is faring with the new reduction in violence, Dr. Perezs opinion was echoed throughout the day, Weve seen more people returning to the club scene and to the restaurants. You know, just normal Juarez nightlife. Presidente Fox (Felipe Tapia),

In 2009, at the height of the vio-

lence in Ciudad Juarez, more than 10,000 soldiers and federal officers patrolled the streets, attempting to curb the almost 3000 murders that were committed that year, about a dozen a day, sometimes many more. Thousands fled the city, many to El Paso, many back to the interior of Mexico, taking with them

Two years ago, I covered the Renegados Toy run in Juarez hoping to find some hope in what seemed a desperate situation. Many told me not to go, that it would be suicidal, but I was determined to see if the media was telling the whole story. It was an amazing day filled with cheer and biker style camaraderie. I returned this year to see if and how Juarez has improved. I have often visited Juarez out of necessity to visit the dentist and family, but I wanted to see a bigger picture. The overall mood of the city has changed drastically from even a year ago, when just going to a

leader of the Renegados, took advantage of the improvement by sending his members to El Paso biker events. He did this to begin building a relationship with the El Paso bikers, and to begin inviting them to the Juarez biker scene. We are happy to have bikers here from El Paso so that the entire community can see that we (as bikers) can do positive things, not just survive the violence that used to exist here in Juarez. Well continue to participate in the El Paso events and we invite them to come participate in ours. Fox has been the leader of the club for six years and was proud to announce that they are one of the oldest continuous clubs in Juarez and that they are drug free, an important label to have when you work in the community. People identify us by our patch. We are all working to help our community, so its important to have a good name attached to that patch.

Necio and Prieto from Traviesos are two of the El Paso bikers that did attend, despite some apprehensions. Necio didnt try to hide those anxieties, There was nervousness in coming. We came at their mercy since we dont know exactly what is going on. I havent been Continued on next page.

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in Juarez since 97, but we came because they invited us. Prieto described why he did feel at home, Were all bikers, so we all speak the same language. Its about our common interest in the bikes and its about giving. This is a good cause and our club is all about supporting that, even crossing an international boundary. More than 300 bikers showed up to support the Renegados run which benefits the Juarez Fire Department toy drive. The firefighters, who collect and restore toys year round, will use the toys and funds raised here to achieve a goal of 4000 toy bags to low-income children. Speaking for the fire department was Lt. Refugio Cruz Moreno, The situation has improved, and violence has gone down. In my 19 years of service, Ive seen many bad things. This toy run, though, is one of the bright and positive things. Every time we give a toy to a child, we feel a measure of satisfaction. Though the violence has not been completely eradicated, Juarez is

closer to normal as its been in about five years. The city is healing and people are learning to trust again. Though many had already written off Juarez, preferring to leave it in its own quarantine, the city wants to live again. The bikers never stopped riding. With events such as this, they will have a hand in Juarezs resurrection. More pictures on page 19.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is apparently scrapping its requirement that all consumers buy at least four gallons of gasoline from certain gas pumps that dispense the new E15 ethanol-gasoline blend, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. The EPA first revealed its minimum-purchase requirement to the AMA in a letter dated Aug. 1, responding to AMA concerns that E15 -- a gasoline formulation that contains up to 15 percent ethanol by volume -- could be put in motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle gas tanks inadvertently when con-

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency no longer requires minimum gas purchase at certain pumps

sumers used blender pumps. A blender pump dispenses different fuel blends through the same hose, and the vast majority of motorcycles and ATVs in use today aren't designed to operate on E15 fuel. The EPA had said that the minimum purchase requirement was meant to dilute any residual E15 fuel left in the hose.

On Dec. 17, in response to ongoing AMA concerns, the EPA indicated to the AMA that it would no longer require a minimum purchase of four gallons. Instead, the EPA will now likely require a label on blender pumps that dispense E10 and E15 through the same hose that state the pump is solely for passenger cars and trucks. In addition, the EPA indicated it will require stations that sell E15 to also have a pump with a dedicated E10 hose for use by motorcycles and other vehicles the EPA hasn't approved for E15 use.

MOTORCYCLE RIDERS CAN NOW TUNE INTO FAVORITE FM STATIONS WITH NEW SENA TECHNOLOGIES BLUETOOTH HEADSET/INTERCOM

Sena Technologies, Inc., a Bluetooth innovator in the motorcycle and outdoor activities market, today announced the release of its brand new SMH5 headset/intercom model, the SMH5-FM. The SMH5-FM features a builtin FM stereo tuner so users can listen to their favorite radio stations while cruising down the road. The SMH5-FM utilizes the latest in Bluetooth version 3.0 technology and also comes standard with intercom functionality. With the SMH5-FM, the rider can call hands free on a mobile phone, listen to stereo music or voice instructions of GPS navigations by Bluetooth wirelessly,

and have two-way intercom conversations in full duplex with a passenger or another motorcycle rider. The SMH5-FM offers the best sound quality for both incoming and outgoing sound in its class. The easy-to-access jog dial and intuitive button operations make the SMH5-FM a useful and needed accessory for motorcyclists. The SMH5-FM is now available at the Sena Technologies website (www.SenaBluetooth.com) or through its many retailers across North America for the affordable price of $159 for single kit and $299 for dual kit.

Incorporating an FM tuner into our SMH5 Bluetooth headset is an upgrade we are very pleased with and one we think our customers will appreciate, said Tae Kim, President and CEO of Sena Technologies, Inc. Since its release in the summer of 2012, the SMH5 has been a popular addition to the Sena line of Bluetooth headset options available for motorcycle riders. The new SMH5FM enhances those options at an accessible price.

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Kohlberg Run

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Kohlberg Run

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Juarez Toy Run

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Juarez Toy Run

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