I have heard many say over the years, That you can not have a biker friendly bar and have all Types of bikers hanging out Together! It has been said that 1% MC’s, Military MC’s, Fire MC’s, Law MC’s,Sport Bike MC’s, Outlaw MC’s, AMA Clubs, MRO’s, Independent Riders and everyone else can not get together and have a few drinks without there being problems!

I have heard many say there would be nothing but fights and problems at a bar like this and no one would want to go to there! I had always believed it was nothing but a Bunch of Bull Sh#t!

Well for around two years now Michelle and Anthony the owners of JDs Place 1005B Fulton Street (Rte 109) Farmingdale on Long Island in NY have proved that Bikers from all corners of the Motorcycle world can come together have a few drinks and get along!

They have proved that given a place where all are welcome that not only can everyone get along, But that these Bikers can come together and accomplish many great things for their Community! The Long Island Bikers and MC Members who hang out together at JD’s have worked together and supported each other while hosting Charity events at JD’s Place to help many of the less fortunate on Long Island! These Bikers have also come together and crossed barriers to be there for each other in both good times and bad! JD’s Place may be a small Long Island biker bar, but when it comes to helping to change the whole biker world, It is huge!

To those out there that think they know about Bikers, Please keep telling us what we are not Capable of doing and we will be more then happy to keep proving you wrong!!!

If you want to “Have a Good Time On Rt 109″ check out JDSPLCE.com

Your Bro L.J. James AmericanBikerX.com

Every year when the cold Weather hits Its Time for the Bike Shows I head out to the Jacob K Javits convention Center in New York City for the Annual Cycle World International Motorcycle Show.

This Show for me is always a great time,I get to see so many people I know all at Once,The event is always packed and the attendance is always higher then any other event I have ever seen.

Now anyone who knows me ,knows I try to never talk negative about anything but I need to ask what’s up with air Bags on Motorcycles? who and when did someone come up with this idea? I mean I heard about something like this years ago and I’m pretty sure it was the punch line to the end of a joke! maybe its me and I’m missing something but if an air bag on your Motorcycle is something you are looking for maybe you should just get a station Wagon!

The indoor Bike Stunt show always draws a HUGE Crowd with all it death defying tricks and stunts. When it comes to a show like this there is just too many things that go on to try to explain it all. So do not miss this show next year check out the website MOTORCYCLESHOWS.COM for upcoming events near you.

Your Bro L.J. James AmericanBikerX.com and Radio Show at BikerLowdown.com

These days, it seems you can’t go anywhere without driving a car. Even for those who are able to travel with ease, a car is sometimes needed to get to a certain place where public transport like trains and trams cannot.

All the more worse for those who are already struggling physically to climb over a few steps or simply get into a vehicle. Fortunately, there have been many technological advances for mobility devices. There is now a wheel chair lift for vehicle for those who want more convenience.

Even for most individuals with disabilities, wheel chairs alone is not enough. You may be able to move in a wheel chair from your home to the nearest convenience store just across the road, however, what if you are having a family trip and expecting to be on the road for 3 or more hours? Surely you’ll be stopping by somewhere to eat or have a few moments to rest, and it’s not going to be a breeze getting on and off the car without some extra help. This is where a wheel chair lift for vehicle comes in handy.

Reason 1:

Independence to move around is the primary reason why you should invest in a wheel chair lift for vehicle. It can sometimes require more than one person to get someone on a wheelchair into a vehicle. Imagine all the trouble you get for just wanting to drive to the grocery store. With a wheel chair lift for vehicle, you no longer have to call on someone just to get into your car. Invest in a hydraulic wheel chair lift if you’d like total independence.

Reason 2:

Secondly, buying a wheel chair lift for vehicle may be a huge cost (depending on what type or model you are getting), but this is also because it is definitely a highly beneficial investment. First of all, paying for 2 or 3 helpers at a time is not cheap. Not to mention, your helpers aren’t always going to be around perhaps because of illness, holiday leave, absence, etc.

Wheel chair lift investment is a one-time expense but the benefits can last for a long time. Also, the lift can be easily sold when no longer in use.

Reason 3:

The third reason is that you can go farther with a wheel chair lift vehicle. There are so many reasons for you to get a wheel chair lift for vehicle. As mentioned earlier, you may need one for long trips. But think about public transport. There are trains, trams and cabs. If you don’t happen to have a car, a wheel chair lift for vehicle will eliminate your anxiety whenever in public places. It can also save you during emergencies when you need to catch a train or get into a cab to go somewhere quick.

The wheel chair lift for vehicle is now widely sold in the market. Most are light, compact, and weather resistant for maximum comfort and mobility.

Before you try anything adventurous with your new four-wheeler, take sometime to get trained on how to use it. An ATV is a different kind of vehicle from a car or a truck and you need to have some exposure to how the machine handles especially in an off road situation. Also, take the time to take the ATV into “tame” off road situations and get to know it well. Better to have a problem with your four-wheeler a half mile from your home in a field where help can reach you than to get stranded in some dangerous, remote location.

It will be costly to buy high quality tires for that ATV especially if you take our advice and keep a second set on hand at all times. But considering what you are asking those tires to do, its worth it to invest in the best tires you can get so that when you are out there in the wilderness with your ATV, there is no question that those tires can take care of you.

The four-wheeler should also be built to operate at a much reduced power and challenge level. This means the child’s ATV or even the teenagers version of the four-wheeler will not be so powerful that they youngster could lose control of the vehicle easily leading to a nasty accident. But the most important thing your child needs when he or she is learning to operate an ATV is teaching. Under no conditions should he or she take that ATV into unknown territory or difficult terrain. Driving around a vacant lot in the neighborhood is plenty. Then as you teach your child how to operate that machine, you can slowly increase the challenge as the common sense of how to drive a four-wheeler responsibly begins to become evident in the way your son or daughter drives their very own ATV.

Getting a four-wheeler for your teenager takes more than just putting out the chunk of cash it takes to buy it. When you put a big bow on that ATV to have it under the Christmas tree or to give to him or her for a birthday gift, there is a lot of preparation you must do for this moment and plenty of parenting work to be done before you cut that youngster loose with such a powerful machine.

Of course, everything about the ATV is built for this kind of demand. The shocks, the undercarriage, the brakes, the axils and every other component of that four-wheeler is designed to be able to handle any conceivable terrain without difficulty. You will think about that engineering when the ride gets rough as you take that ATV into some really rough and unsettled terrain. You want that four-wheeler to take that ground like an invading tank and those tires should be tough as tank treads to live up to that expectation.

Also, be aware of the fit of the four-wheeler to your youngster’s size. To operate an ATV, the youth should be able to easily manage the steering and other controls and to access the readings that they need to drive their ATV responsibly. This may call for getting some measurements before you give the vehicle to your youth. But better to get them in on the surprise than to get them an ATV that is not comfortable for him or her to operate. This is both an ease of use issue and a safety issue.

As industrialized and urban as they may be, unfortunately, Germans arent really that fluent in conversing in English so its highly likely for you to not be able to be able to communicate well with them. Its best that you find a good, reputable and affordable car rental for Germany while youre still planning your trip, this way, you can spare your self the hassle of ending up with a vehicle that youre not comfortable in, much worse, nothing at all. While planning out the places you want and most likely will visit during your stay in Germany, map out the distances from each of your chosen places, try to assess if its really more practical to avail of car rental Germany or if its still best (and cheaper) to just take the mass transportation vehicles.

Use the internet to reserve a rental car. Ah, the internet, what other good can it provide? Yes there are budget car rentals on the internet that can give you a better bargain. Some budget car rental sites even go as far as internet only discounts. Aside from that you can easily get upgrades and depending on the season, at least one rental company is bound to have a special offer that can help you save money, plus, you can rent a car in the comfort of your own home, beat that!

Try to start your search for the ultimate Europe car rental agency by asking your travel agent on which Europe car rental agencies he/she can recommend. Also, if you have friends or relatives whove been to Europe, try asking them on which Europe car rental agency they prefer and if it really is a lot more convenient (and worth it) to rent around car for your grand European vacation. Also, help educate your self more with regards to Europe car rental by browsing through the internet. Surely, the internet really is best-known for easy-access research and it really is quite definite that youll land your self on a reputable Europe car rental service that will hopefully be able to cater to your needs, wants and budget. Plus, all the necessary transactions can even be done through the internet. So the hassles of trying to find a good enough Europe car rental specialist and booking their services, will clearly be not something that you have to go through anymore.

For first time California tourists, its best if you have a friend or relative who can actually show you around the place but if not, a reputable California car rental service is whatll help you make your vacation be an unforgettable one. Arm your self with the proper materials and information when it comes to choosing which California car rental that you wish to avail the services of.

Ask for discounts that can be applicable to you, remember even when youve scored the best deal, there is still that one last ditch of a possibility that one of your credit cards support the company and provide discounts or that your frequent flyer program or military service can put that budget in budget car rental, its along shot but its worth a try.

There maybe no greater thing people can do in this world then saving the life of a child. We rely on Doctors and medicine to cure diseases most of us just do not understand. Doctors work very hard and do the best they can with what they have learned, But I believe the real cure is hope! A sick person must believe they are going to get better and know that there are many people out there doing the same.

I met a beautiful little 10 year old girl named Gabriella. Gabbi has been diagnosed with a rare Blood disorder called Aplastic Anemia.What this means is that her Bone marrow is not producing new blood cells to replace the old ones. Without treatment this could mean the end of young Gabbi’s life.

David Negron,President of the MU Foundation an Organization who’s motto is “We help kids fight back” Decided to take on the task of not only raising money for Gabbi’s treatments but raising what is most important hope. On September 30th 2008 David and his staff called upon the Motorcyclists of the Long Island NY area to take a ride with them out to Martha Clara vineyards in Riverhead. and with around 100 Motorcycles in attendance they rode out on a bright sunny Sunday. Where they did just a little wine tasting.

Then it was off to the Celebration at Brennans in Hauppauge, Where all the Riders where welcomed to some great Bar-B-Q, Live Music by a band I really enjoyed 3 on 6 (3on6.tripod.com) and all where greeted by a Smiling Gabbi and her Familiey. I spoke with Gabi and her family, they told me about how Allie (Gabi’s 13 year old Sister) had recentley given Gabbi some of her Bone Marrow. I could not help but laugh as I read what Allie had written on the back of the T-shirt she had received from the Hospital after the transplant ” I donated my Bone Marrow and all I got was this Stupid T-shirt”

The Family seems very optimistic of Gabbi’s full recovery and I could see why, one look in Her eyes and anyone could tell Gabbi has the strength most men brag about having! This Benefit was a huge Success and with the Money raised from the run and all the Raffles over $5000 is going directly to Gabbi and her Family! If you would like info on how you can help Gabbi or other Children like her go to www.mufoundation.net

With all the positive energy surrounding Gabbi I know she will soon be fully healed!!! Your Bro L.J. James AmericanBikerX.com and Radio Show at Bikerlowdown.com

If you are a Member of a Motorcycle Club as I am, I’m sure you have heard about how a Judge has banned the Colors of the the Mongols Motorcycle Club. Not only are the Members not aloud to wear their Colors but any item that has their Colors on it must be forfeited upon demand. I can not expect those who are not in a Motorcycle Club to understand what this really means! Twenty years ago this would have struck fear into the soul of every US Citizen! Today I am sure most, probably, will not even hear about it and those that do will probably not care! What has happened to this Country?

I can not believe this is actually happening, I have been writing stories on this for years. Part of me had always hoped I was just being paranoid or that all the Motorcycle Clubs would some how come together on some level and work out the problems. I have been getting calls and emails on how the Story I wrote last year called “Taken from a History book in the year 2095″ does not sound so far fetched any more?

Are there Criminals in Motorcycle Clubs? We hear about Drug dealers, Rapists and Murderers in the NFL and NBA all the time. When was the last time you heard of a Biker running a Dog fighting ring? Can a Judge just ban the Logo of a Sports Franchise if its Members are involved in some kind of Criminal activity? You may be saying “No way” because its different. Well I say it is only different because they haven’t done it yet! There are the same problems in Motorcycle Clubs that there are in all organizations. The Police force has much more Criminal Activity going on in it then all the Motorcycle Clubs put together! Only Difference is they can bury the Truth! When it comes to Motorcycle Clubs and criminal activity the big difference is, The legend of Motorcycle Clubs is, we are America’s bad boys and it just sells so dam good.

This law can not be allowed to stand!!! I am sure some Sport Bike Clubs and AMA Club’s feel they have nothing to fear! I am sure many are thinking this has nothing to do with them, Its only the Outlaw and 1% Clubs! They are thinking this isn’t about us “we are the good guys”. This is how to defeat us, take down the top level’s first! The other levels will make excuses as to why it is not their fight and stand aside. All Bikers must join the fight now because once they are done with the Outlaw and 1% Clubs, Who do you think they will be looking at Next? Once the Outlaw and 1% Clubs are gone there will be no one left to come and help when they come for you!

I am pretty sure this is still America and this is completely against everything this Country was founded on and stands for! We all must ask, If this ruling is allowed to stand what Motorcycle Club will it be next? Will it be yours? What will the reasons be that they will use to ban your Clubs patch ? Will Jay walking be enough? Is that too ridiculous? How about if your an MC member and you get caught with a bag of weed? Is that enough? Will there have to be two Members involved? Three? What reason will they need to ban your Motorcycle Clubs patch?

When Motorcycle Clubs start having their Colors banned many members will start or join new Clubs,Because that is what we are Motorcycle Club Members! Soon the government will realize this and then Ban Motorcycle Clubs all together! Any one who thinks their Club is not at risk is kidding themselves! The time to unite and try to work together was yesterday! Today we have no choice but to ban together and fight for or right to survive for tomorrow it will be time to hide!!!

Even if some how all Motorcycle Clubs can come together and work to win this fight, It is just the beginning and there will be many more rounds to come. If we are to win this fight we MUST at least make it threw the first round, Then we will have a Minute to pull ourselves together!!!

I am Your Bro L.J. James AmericanBikerX.com Radio Show at BikerLowdown.com

Say you are an avid and experienced train lover ,then no doubt you have the answers to most of the common queries. Your inquiries would be more geared towards an individual dealer who is dealing vintage.

The founder getting in the ho good example train hobby will have many enquiries. Yet that can be challenging, because you want to know something about the topic you are asking.

Your line of curiousity will have to deal with the purpose you want the ho model train for. Say you are preparating on becoming a collector, or are you just make a original layout for some thing to do, but are not going to get overly involved, or is a gift for a child?

Say you are planning on becoming a collector, then your introductory doubt would be where can you collect whatsoever certain data as to the history of the Lionel trains. It would be speculative to pay top dollar for a train piece that was not authentic. Several vintage pieces can be very high-priced.

To start with merely a original set and go from there, it might be best to go a honored hobby shop ,preferably 1 that exclusively addresses with train sets. Most of the people that have these kinds of storehouses have a passion of trains and they have spent ages studying about them. The 1 bit of wisdom that you do have is you know that Lionel train sets have been on the market for numerous yr, and are recognized to be worth the money you are about to invest. So likely your introductory question should be, which models should you start off with. You will in all probability want to start with a fresh elementary set and sum up to it. Dont make the decision that it doesnt matter if there are add ons or not. It has been said that the train hobby is highly addictive. Which means theres a good chance you may get to a greater extent involved then you planned.

Design for the future. Inquire the experienced hobbyist trading to you if whatsoever of the ho model train sets get DCC ready. This is new to model railroading, and what it implies it that it utilises digital computer technology. If the result is no, and then require are there sets that can be upgraded and if so how much would it cost. You as well wish to recognise what is a moderate budget to have to begin with the train series. They may have numerous package deals already outlined.

If you are buying a set for a child. Your demands will depend on the childs age. Say they are quite young and then you will need a Lionel train set that is going to fit in with his capabilities to run it. Once More ask the sales rep what they would recommend for that age group. He will be competent to present you train sets that would be perfect for what you are reckoning for. And Then you can pick the theme that your kid would like well.

Many times, when people are in the excitement of purchasing a new car, they forget to calculate the cost of the auto insurance policy they will need to protect their new ride.This can put people under financial stress because they are often stretched to the very limits of their monthly budget for the car payment,but later find that the car insurance rates on their new acquisition will put a considerable financial burden on them.

It is extremely essential these days to include a first-class automobile insurance policy. Being protected is important for two primary reasons. It is lawfully obligatory in virtually every state and province in the US and Canada, but also since it protects persons from a disastrous financial situation, should a major accident transpire that causes property damage and/or bodily injury.

On top of that, any time that a vehicle is purchased with financing from a lending institution, there will also be a requirement from the lender that the purchaser has collision and comprehensive auto insurance coverage, in addition to liability coverage. This type of coverage protects the owner and the lender from any loss that might arise from an accident. Once the loan is paid off, the purchaser can drop this additional coverage if they choose to.

Here are the distinct components to a general auto insurance policy. The most important aspects of the vehicle insurance policy contain liability coverage, which is the negligible insurance most states expect a driver to carry, collision coverage, comprehensive coverage, personal injury protection, medical cost coverage, accidental death benefits, property damage coverage, and uninsured or under insured motorist coverage. It is valuable to understand these various types of coverage in order to effectively compare auto insurance rates.

Liability insurance is the most fundamental mode of coverage and is also the most general, in view of the fact that it is essential by regulation in most states in order for a driver to be thought of as satisfactorily covered. A liability policy gives coverage for property destruction and injury to others that is caused by the driver carrying such coverage. It does not encompass losses that the driver incurs, but only the losses that other parties bear as the consequence of an accident that was the oversight of the covered driver.

Collision coverage will help you to fix any damage to the driver’s car as the consequence of a fender-bender. Comprehensive automobile insurance will safeguard the individual carrying such a policy against other types of loss too, such as theft, damage caused by floods and storms, falling objects, explosions, earthquakes, riots and other such measures. Some comprehensive coverage will also contain compensation for lost wages as a result of an accident.

It is a good idea to either do some online research for automobile insurance quotes on the make and model of the car you are thinking about buying, or phone your insurance agent, before signing any paperwork and finalizing the purchase.Their insurance company can quickly tell them what their new auto insurance rates will be for the car they are considering. This will help them stay within their budget and help them to avoid getting into a financial bind.

The 2008 F1 season has revealed much. Ferrari has a great car, but needs a motivated, master driver. Fernando Alonso has returned to prominence, but needs a better car. Are you think what I am thinking?

There are many strong points to F1 racing, but there are also many shortcomings. Critics are correct in asserting drivers are to passive and races can be boring with only a few passes even attempted much less made.

What would spice up Formula One? A good rivalry. One already exists between Ferrari and McLaren. The dust up over the spying last year only caused the animosity to fester even more. Still, angry manufacturers do not make for an emotional rivalry.

Drivers are the face of F1. A bitter rivalry between two or more would make for great entertainment and tremendously aggressive racing. Hamilton and Alonso are certainly the two drivers primed for the battle royale.

Although Alonso and Hamilton have not made peace this year, the rivalry is weak because Renault has been weak. The last few weeks have seen improvement and, sure enough, Alonso and Hamilton are starting to throw verbal grenades again.

This season has seen a switch for the manufacturers. The Ferrari is the superior car, but driver and team errors have been common. McLaren is a bit slower, but Hamilton has been a superior driver, particularly in the rain.

Now picture Alonso in a Ferrari in 2009. Alonso is like Schumacher in many ways. He would whip that team together and the gaffs would disappear. He is also an excellent driver, particularly in the wet. Do you really think it would not work?

Who would Alonso replace? The obvious answer is Raikkonen. I love Kimi, but he is done. He may have a contract for next year, but Ferrari would be crazy not to let him go. Do not be surprised if something does not come together in the offseason.

When it comes to Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso, you simply cannot sit on the fence. You love one of them and think the other is a no good punk. Whatever your choice, a rivalry built around these two drivers would be epic.

The blazing red Ferrari of Alonso and the silver fox McLaren of Hamilton. First race of the 2009 season. They are side by side on the front row. The lights go out and the two blaze down to turn one and the rivalry would start to boil.

If Alonso ends up at Ferrari, the number of plots and subplots would be staggering. One has to wonder if Bernie will start moving behind the scenes. Can you imagine the interest in the 2009 season if such a rivalry came to be?