Ryan Galiotto

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Motorcycle Clubs that have lots of Chapters have problems where Government agencies try to say they are Criminal organizations. Now if you are part of something say a Business Association and you need a dentist and you have a dentist as part of your Association most likely you are going to work with him.

Now lets say your part of an Association with 20 chapters and 1 guy from your group deals drugs. Then he meets another guy from a different chapter of your Association who deals drugs too. He then meets another guy from another chapter of your group who deals drugs and then a few more and soon you have 10 guys from 10 different chapters of your group dealing drugs together across the country. Now again this could be any type of group.

Now lets say those ten guys get caught dealing the drugs. When in came time to arrest them would all the Members of the Association all across the Country get arrested ? Let me be very clear here. My question to you is, Is the whole Association guilty of a crime or is it just the ten who who committed the crimes?

Well the answer is a little crazy, If it is a church group well then it is only the ten people dealing the drugs that are Guilty. If it is members of a Police force, The Answer could be no one is Guilty! But now if it is a Motorcycle Club then the answer always seems to be everyone is Guilty!

Why does there seem to be different sets of rules that depend on who you are or who you are Associated with? We all know that in reality only the ten guys who committed the crimes are guilty. Just like any other group in the world a Motorcycle Club can have members who Commit Crimes. Why should there be harsher sets of rules and penalties because the Members of a Club happen to enjoy riding Motorcycles?

I am Your BroLJ James AmericanBikerX.com Listen to LJs Radio Show at BikerLowdown.com

We all know that when the first settlers came to America they where following a dream! What most do not know is that many of those dreams where inspired by paintings of the Catskill Mountains. At the beginning of this country’s history artists where mesmerized by the beauty of these mountains and painted many pictures of them. These pictures where sent and sold all over the world and they had a huge part in creating what later became know as the American dream.

Fast forward a couple Hundred years to September 10th through the 14th 2008 and now what draws hundreds of American Bikers every year to the Catskill Mountains is the Blackthorne Resort in East Durham and the Catskill Mountain Thunder Motorcycle Rally. This event which is a weekend get away for some and a week long party for others has just about everything a biker dreams of. Even though the Blackthorne Resorts grounds are large, they do fill up fast and Bikers reserve there Cabins, RV sites or Camp sites up to a year in advance just to make sure there is room for them on the grounds. (There are plenty of other resorts in the area who welcome the Biker overflow from the Blackthorne) Me and my Brother Mopar Tom arrived on Thursday Night and the first thing We did was to check out what seemed like a million vendors, Who where selling every thing from Motorcycle stickers to Custom Motorcycles.Then of course it was time to grab some drinks. First drink was at the Tikki Bar by the large in ground pool. The Second was at the Blackthorne’s on premise full service bar. Not wanting to over do it on my first night there (I would save that for my second night) I called it an early night at around 2am and was off to get some sleep.

On Friday the fuse was lit and the weekend festivities got into full swing. I spent the day wandering around the Blackthorne checking ever thing out drinking and partying with Hundreds of new and old friends. As the sun went down and the Night began things just got better! I watched Bikers take their Motorcycles up in the air and do Ariel Burn outs as I listened to the Music of Molly Hatchet LIVE !

The Nights at Blackthorne Run late and the Mornings come early! Some Choose to start their days off riding around the incredible Catskill Mountains, either in a group on a guided tour or by themselves with no destination at all. The roads in the Catskills go on forever and even after many years of riding them each trip still offers something new ! My favorite spot to ride to has been for many years Nicks Waterfall House in Gilboa, In my opinion no ride threw the Catskills is Complete with out a burger and a beer at Nicks!

Others who don’t wake till the afternoon can spend their day’s at the Blackthorne checking out the vendors buying new Biker gear, Watching Rhett Rotten and his amazing vintage Wall of Death Motorcycle stunt show, Looking at the art work of Ron Finch, Placing their votes for their favorites in the Bike show, participating in the Bike games or enjoying a list of many other wickedly fun Biker activities. Saturday Night again offered Bikers more then they could handle plus Hot Female Spaghetti Wrestling, Live Ultimate Fighting bouts, Lots more live music and plenty of late night partying. On Sunday some Bikers headed home while others hung around for another day of fun including a pig roast!

I have been a biker all my life and to this day the bond of Brotherhood that is shared by bikers still amazes me. I’m not sure if the fact that the Blackthorne is a family resort every other week of the year has anything to do with it, But I found the feeling of Brotherhood and Family to be very strong at this event. When I can hangout and party with Bikers I have just met and feel like I have known them for Twenty years, It strongly reinforces all the reasons I love being a Biker!

I have left out many great things about the Blackthorne and its Catskill Mountain Thunder Motorcycle Rally, The reason for this is because if you missed this event you do not deserve to know all its secrets until you have attended it for yourself !!! Check out CatskillMountainThunder.com and reserve your spot for next years party today!

I’ll see you there! Your Bro L.J. James AmericanBikerX.com Radio Show BikerLowdown.com

Fifteen Grand and Fifteen Miles does not make you a Biker

Some Motorcycles these days Cost Thousands to Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars. After the Craze of the past Ten years of hit shows like American Choppers, It seems every American has fallen in love with these works of art! Now there is nothing wrong with owning one of these incredible show pieces that costs more then some Bikers homes! There is also nothing wrong with only Riding that Motorcycle 5 Miles on a sunny weekend to your corner Bar to show it off , hey I always enjoy looking at them and If that is your thing then that is very cool !

But lets remember a Motorcycle is made for Riding and there is something wrong with sitting on your 150 Thousand dollar Motorcycle with 15 miles on the odometer and cutting down the Hardcore Rider on a dirty, rusty and patched together Motorcycle with over 10 Thousand Miles on it from just the past riding Season!

The New Custom over 100 Thousand Dollar Motorcycle maybe a work of art with all its fancy features, shiny chrome and great paint work! But that Biker in front of you with his dirty, rusty Bike has a work of art in front of him too and he has earned every scratch, dent and ding on his Bike!

The 100 thousand Dollar Bike may be a joy for the eye to behold, but that Old dirty Bike tells a different story to the Soul of every True Biker out there! If you do not hear a Story, Well you are either not listening or you just do not get it! If you do not get it then just sit there and be quiet because when you speak negatively and put down the Character or Brand of that old Motorcycle, Well it shows everyone around you just how much that you do not get it!

There is a difference between a Motorcycle Enthusiast and a Biker, but only the Biker knows the difference !!!

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Motorcycle Riders are a Dime a Dozen, But a True Biker is a Rare Breed!

I am Your Bro LJ James AmericanBikerX.com

People are always wondering exactly what benefits do you really get from joining a car club. There are some members who simply get the ability to show off their car, while there are others who are healthy to acquire the experience and knowledge of dozens of other car enthusiasts without having to pay an actual mechanic. Still others have the thrill of showing off their vehicle at the car shows that are held, and even others are healthy to help out younger or less experienced car owners with their wealth of knowledge. Determining exactly where in the mix you fit in is sometimes hard, and you may discover that you do not simply fit into one category but rather you are healthy to fit into several categories.

Those who are trying to use the car club to seek out advice are usually able to find several people who are quite helpful to them. Having this form of assistance can be a huge asset especially to those who are just starting out and learning. Using the information and tips that are passed along to you can be a very effective way of absorbing information at a much faster pace.

Those who are looking for car shows to show off their car are usually extremely happy with car clubs. Most clubs have at least one possibly more car shows a year and can be a great place to show off your car. Using the connections, you make at car shows can give you plenty of contacts for great deals on car parts, people interested in buying your car, cars that you are interested in buying, and plenty of friends and admirers for your car. People love attending car shows and many clubs organize ways to allow members to attend at a discounted rate, rather than having to pay the full price as well.

If you happen to love helping to teach someone else, you ay discover that one of the benefits you love the most is the ability to work with someone to help teach them everything you know about cars. Not everyone is always willing to impart with this knowledge and it leaves many people out in the cold. If you love to share your experiences and knowledge then a good collector?s car club makes a great place. Take a newer member under your wings and you can watch and help them grow and develop into an avid collector.

If you have a kit car, then working with people in a car club can be especially important. Since these are cars that are all custom built, they often require extensive knowledge that is not readily available. Being a member of a good car club can help you acquire access to information about good suppliers, tips and tricks for creating the perfect car and a wealth of other information. Those who are interested in kit cars usually discover that they are very difficult to do and any help they can gather is very helpful.

Another benefit that car clubs provide is many offer various charity work. One of the most popular offerings that car clubs give is doing annual or semi-annual car rides for charity. This allows them to show off their cars and help raise money for the charity of their choice as well. This is a great way to add a bit of goodwill to your hobby and allows you the benefit of working extensively with those who are interested in similar ventures. Working with the members of the car club you can generally organize charity events rather quickly, which is great if you enjoy working with a specific charity.

Some are even able to offer discounts at hotels, gas stations and various other benefits for members that may be highly encouraging and exciting for you. Ask about all of the benefits and get the most possible from your membership with the club of your choice.