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I really can’t think there would be too many bikers in the North Phoenix area who don’t know of Arizona Biker Leathers. Over the years they’ve been in business they’ve been the start off point of many biker runs and events, filling their parking lot {and their neighbor’s} with bikes and bikers. And their Customer Appreciation Days are always well attended. But for those of you who haven’t heard of Arizona Biker Leathers, OR if you are out of the area and want to shop them at their website, here’s some background. AZ Biker Leathers is owned by George and his wife Ann. It’s a family operation, with Ann’s dad and son also a part of the team. In addition to all the leather they sell, they also have computerized embroidery machines to make custom patches. They did a beautiful job on our AZ Rider back patches. They match our front cover logo. They sew patches on right there in the store. There is also a full wall of ready-made patches to pick from. They can do leather repair and alterations. With a full store of leather goods it’s kinda like a one-stop shop for all your leather needs. In addition to the leather goods they sell, they also have eyewear, boots, tee shirts, helmets, knives, and other accessories. A newer service they provide is vinyl lettering and designs for your banners, windows, bikes, and other vehicles. George and Ann are great people. You’ll like doing business with them. The store is located on the northeast corner of 19th Avenue & Thunderbird in Phoenix. That’s 13833 N 19th Ave for those who want to use a map maker. You can see a virtual tour of the store by clicking here. Stop by, or call them at 602-843-5847 or visit the web store at http://arizonabikerleathers.com/
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Most everyone’s been there at one time or another. You’re out riding and something goes wrong with your bike, or your buddy’s. It’s gotta be picked up and hopefully you can reach somebody whose got a truck. Then you’ve got to be able to round up enough guys to help wrestle the beast into the truck bed.
Now, I’ve got a ramp I keep in the truck bed in case it’s needed. But I also got a hold of a BikeTow™,
which hooks directly into the receiver hitch on the truck. What a slick device this is! No more muscling your bike
up a ramp and into the back of your truck. Just a little bit of a roll and your front tire is up and in the BikeTow™ cradle.
Tie her down and you’re gone. It also comes apart and can fit into a fairly small trunk of a car. It is an ingenious piece of equipment and I was impressed with how easy it was to use.
Not only that, you don’t need a truck to use it. I know a guy who tows his big bike behind his PT Cruiser with a BikeTow™.
This is a good investment for folks who have reason to tow their bikes. Plus, you don’t have to hassle with storing a trailer,
or the expense of buying tags for it. For more information, visit their website at http://www.abiketow.com/
Advertiser Review:
Cara’s Creations Upholstery offers a mobile service in the East Valley for commercial upholstery.
Nick Baggetta has over 40 years experience in auto, motorcycle, marine, golf cars, residential, and commercial upholstery. He is considered to be a true craftsman. This year his wife joined the shop, making this a locally owned
and operated family-run business. Give Cara’s Creations a call at 602-920-4085 for all your upholstery needs.
Advertiser Review:
Chester’s Harley-Davidson is the East Valley’s largest HD dealership and also is also the exclusive Indian Motorcycle dealer in the area. This Dealership’s mission is to promote the sport of safe motorcycling through active promotion of Rider Education and Community Awareness. Chester’s Harley-Davidson will provide the highest possible quality products and services to the customers in our area, in a fair, courteous, and professional way.
In addition to friendly and knowledgeable service regarding Harley Davidson motorcycles, the folks at Chester’s also know how to have fun with those bikes. The store hosts a number of major events each year, such as the Torch Ride and Back Stage Biker Bash during AZ Bike Week, and the Rocktoberfest. It is also the new venue for Rip’s BAD Ride. Check their calendar and Facebook pages for upcoming runs. Chester’s HD is also a sponsor of Motorcycles on Main Bike Night that takes place on the first Friday of each month in downtown Mesa.
For new & returning riders Chester’s offers the NBC – New Bike Clinics. Riders Edge classes are also available; for beginning and skilled riders. Chester’s Harley Davidson is located at 922 South Country Club Drive in Mesa AZ. The number to call is 480-894-0404 or 800-831-0404. Visit the store on line at www.chestershd.com
Advertiser Review: Choice Hotels
Choice Hotels has dozens of properties in Arizona with locations near Arizona’s most famous sights and attractions. Along with hub cities such as Tucson, Phoenix, and Scottsdale, Choice offers accommodations throughout the state; including to the north in Williams, Flagstaff, and Page, east in Show Low and Safford, and west in Kingman, Lake Havasu, and Yuma. Tucson’s thorough coverage gives you ample options of where to stay for your southern tour of the state.
Choice Hotels represents familiar names such as Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality Inn, Sleep Inn, Clarion, MainStay Suites, EconoLodge, and Rodeway Inn. These properties provide travelers with a range of pricing and facilities; whether your plans require an individual room or suites with a kitchen & work area.
Choice Hotels understands the needs of both business and leisure travelers. Many of these locations offer complimentary amenities such as Coffee, Tea, Breakfast, Internet Connection, Swimming Pool, Fitness Room, Airport Shuttle, Business Center, Meeting and Event Space, and Oversized Work Space in Rooms.
Their website at http://gowest.choicehotels.com/arizona-hotels can help you to plan your leisure travel with suggestions of landmarks, attractions, theme parks, sporting events; and even ideas on where to shop and golf. Choice Hotels offers a 15% discount on rooms for readers of AriZona Rider Motorcycle News. This discount is available for call-in reservations only, not online. Dial 888.8.GOWEST [888.846.9378] and ask for the AZ Rider rate.
AriZona is a state that so many people travel to for vacation, that it makes sense for Arizonans to stay instate and explore her diverse points of interest. Whether you are traveling to AriZona for business or pleasure; or you are an enjoying a stay-cation, you’ll want to see what Choice Hotels has to offer. Wherever your AriZona travels take you, odds are you’ll have a Choice Hotel property available to provide a great night’s rest.
Advertiser Review:
Cover-All Upholstery Service is located at 6441 East Main St. in Mesa, AZ. Owner/operator Nic Collins has been at this location for 26 years & in the business for 30. He has always done motorcycle seats and they are a specialty of his. He has worked with metal pans, fiberglass pans, & the classics, as seats have changed. He enjoys working with new materials
that become available. Stop by the shop or give him a call at 480-985-1337.
Bright Shiny Choppers ... Okay, so these are teeth, not motorcycles. We know most folks would prefer to be reading about a new shop with all the chrome and fancy stuff they have to look at. BUT, when time comes and you need a dentist, you’ll be glad you were already introduced to Dr. Steve. Otherwise, you’ll be looking at the phone book or a list from your insurance provider. At that point, one name looks pretty much like another. Better to be familiar with someone before you need ‘em. Dr. Steve Vital has been a dentist for more than 24 years, receiving his credentials from Washington University at St Louis. Office manager Tamra has worked with Dr. Steve for more than eleven years. Dr Steve and all of his staff go through continuous education to keep up with the latest information in their fields. His office is located at 3505 E. Brown Rd., Suite 102 in Mesa, AZ. They accept pretty much all of the various insurance and dental plans except Cigna DHMO and Blue Cross / Blue Shield DHMO. Just check with them when you call in if you have any insurance-related questions.
Services provided include all the basics: cleanings, root canals, fillings, crowns, relieving tooth aches, etc. Cosmetic dentistry, including all ceramic crowns and natural fillings, is available. I can say from experience that Dr Steve and his staff are good at putting nervous patients at ease and making them comfortable. Procedures he uses make things about as painless as can be, too. We have both had work done by Dr. Steve and are pleased with the results.
They address patients’ specific concerns plus their overall dental health.
Dr Steve has been recognized by both the State of Arizona and the AZ Dental Association for volunteering
his services to ACTION DDS - Donated Dental Services.
This program is a humanitarian service to disabled, elderly, and medically-compromised people.
Dr Steve’s personal interests include riding motorcycles and flying his airplane. He estimates he’s been riding for about 20 years, off and on; and flying for about 15 years. He is a HOG chapter member and an American Legion Rider.
He enjoys finding new places to ride to. You know those ‘small-talk’ moments that you have to go through with a doctor? Well, it’s pretty cool to be able to talk bikes and such with someone who is also part of the riding community.
Office Hours are Monday through Thursday. {Friday? Gone riding!}
Dr. Steve and his staff practice ‘The Art of Dentistry’.
His website http://VitalDentistry.com/ outlines more of their services.
These people are knowledgeable and friendly, and genuinely care about their patients.
So when you’re looking for a dentist, give Dr. Steve a call at 480-924-6169.
Tell ‘em Bruce & Betsy sent ya.
Evil Twin Custom Cycles is located at 2534 West Broadway Road in Mesa.
This is a full service shop, with service available on American-made and metric bikes.
You can get a basic oil change all the way up to a complete bike build.
There is also a full machine shop for the creation of custom parts. The shop features factory trained master techs
specializing in scheduled maintenance, performance upgrades and custom fabrication, machining,
welding and collision repair. Evil Twin works with all insurance companies.
In addition to his mechanical abilities, Robert has been instrumental in putting together
some excellent benefit events which have helped a lot of kids and their families over the years.
Go to www.eviltwincustomcycle.com/ on the web to check out Evil Twin Custom Cycles.
Take a virtual tour of the shop by clicking here.
When your bike is ready for service, an upgrade, or a rebuild, give Robert a call at 480-784-0040.
Please be sure and tell him you read about the shop here in AZ Rider Motorcycle News.
Advertiser Review: Geico Insurance
John Nix, Agent ù 623-931-0766 ù 9515 West Camelback Road; Phoenix 85037
John Nix has more than 42 years experience in the insurance business, and has been with Geico since 1991. He can help you put together a comprehensive, personalized insurance package to include your home and vehicles – including {of course} your motorcycle. Additional insurance products include Renters insurance, Condo insurance, Mobile Home insurance, Boat insurance, ATV insurance, RV insurance, Umbrella insurance, and Commercial insurance.
John has built a knowledgeable team of experienced agents to help him help you with any of your insurance needs. They must be doing something right. John and his fellow agents have made this office the number 3 producing Geico agency in the nation. Plus, they are second in writing motorcycle policies in the nation.
Yes, you can sign up for insurance on a website. It’s fast and you can do it any time of the day or night. BUT, if the time comes that you NEED your insurance, you want that person-to-person service that an experienced agent can give during what may be a stressful situation.
There is no additional fee or premium associated with having a personal agent. There’s just piece of mind knowing you have a familiar person to speak with if you have to make changes to your policies or file a claim.
Everyone needs some type of insurance. John Nix has been part of AriZona’s motorcycling community for many years. It just makes sense to support a local businessman within our community when shopping for something you need.
Call them at 623-931-0766 or stop by the office at 9515 West Camelback Road in Phoenix (Just east of the 101 on Camelback). You can also send email to JNix@geico.com.
Additional contact numbers are: From Phoenix: 602-234-3426 From Prescott: 928-778-3855
From Flagstaff: 928-779-2972 From Lake Havasu City: 928-855-0421 If you are elsewhere in AriZona, call 877-800-8750
Greasers is a locally owned and operated business; located at 1900 N McClintock Drive, #3 in Tempe, AZ 85281. That’s the southwest corner of McClintock / Hayden and McKellips Road. This professional automotive repair service specializes in both foreign and domestic vehicles.
We know that you’re reading AZ Rider because you are part of the motorcycling community. You’re not thinking about cars when you’re going though these pages. But we also know that it is very likely that your household has at least one cage… even if it’s just used once a week to do the grocery shopping. That’s where Greasers comes in.
From computer diagnostics and electrical repairs to scheduled maintenance, Greasers will provide expert repairs and services for your car, SUV, van, or light truck; at affordable prices. All major name brand parts and products are used for your repairs. The professionals at Greasers Automotive are not happy until you are happy.
Greasers Automotive is also your source for AMSOIL synthetic oil for your motorcycle. AMSOIL is The First in Synthetics® and ‘the best oil for your bike’.
Contact Greasers Automotive in Tempe for all your automotive repair and service needs or to purchase your AMSOIL products. The shop is open Monday–Friday, from 8 am until 5 pm. Call them at 480-946-0890 or toll free at 1-866-724-2660. Or visit them on the web at www.greasersauto.com/
Please let them know you read about them here in AZ Rider Motorcycle News.
Advertiser Review: Helmet Center
The Helmet Center wants to be Your Source For All Things Motorcycle; carrying necessities for both street and dirt riders. While they stock a wide selection of helmets and associated accessories, the store offers SO much more than helmets. You can find apparel for dirt & street, protective gear, and hard parts for a lengthy list of makes & models.
And that includes parts for older bikes that dealerships may not carry. Parts & accessories for ATVs and scooters
are also available. They carry products from trusted brands and industry leaders; including HJC, Fly Racing,
Alpinestars, Arai, Michelin, Wiley, Firstgear, and Vance & Hines. There’s just too much to list!
Plus, they offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
The people you are working with at The Helmet Center are avid riders themselves, both on the street and on the track. Your questions can be answered knowledgably; because the sales team is fellow riders who are familiar with the products they sell. They are proud of the degree of customer service they are able to offer.
The Helmet Center is a locally owned and operated store; not part of a national chain.
There are 2 locations in the Valley of the Sun:
18635 N 35th Ave, Suite 106 in Phoenix, AZ 85027 [phone 623-444-4789] and
25225 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Suite 1200 in Peoria, AZ 85383 [phone 623-825-9000].
You can also shop online at http://www.thehelmetcenter.com Stop in and see what The Helmet Center has to offer.
Shop & buy local. Please let them know you read about them in AZ Rider Motorcycle News.
Advertiser Review: ITxtDeals.com
Thanks for taking the time to read this. We are very excited by the results we are achieving for our clients. Mobile Marketing is one of the most effective marketing channels available to small & large businesses; providing a unique, permission-based connection to the customer. But the potential of mobile goes far beyond one-off promotions. Leveraged effectively, mobile can achieve an incredible result; driving traffic to your business when you choose. How do you create the perfect mobile storm? It begins with a holistic approach that spans the campaign lifecycle. ITXTDEALS.COM is familiar with local businesses and has the experience to drive traffic to your business. You’ll always have the support you need. You can depend on our experience and knowledge. We provide a total solution to your Mobile Text Message marketing needs and enable you to reach thousands of customers daily. And it's AFFORDABLE. In today's world, we rely on our cell phones more than ever to manage our time, social media pages, email, and in some cases, our livelihood. It’s on your hip, in your purse, or on a clip. You have it close at all times. We respond to your newest opt-ins automatically, with a predetermined self-customizable welcome message. Reach customers instantly with special offers and promotions anytime, anywhere... Our bulk text message, SMS text messaging interface utilizes the latest technologies to deliver your messages to the major mobile networks such as AT&T, Verizon, Wireless, T-Mobile, Sprint, Nextel, Boost, Alltel, and others.
Now do me a Favor - Get on your Bike and Ride. We'll talk business after the ride!!
Text me at 520-331-5190 - Charles A Pinto - Sales Manager - itxtdeals
"Law Tigers is a professional association of motorcycle injury lawyers who help riders every day.
Our association of motorcycle accident attorneys consists of a skilled group of personal injury lawyers whose mission
is to support and promote the well being of motorcyclists.
Dedicated to rider safety, awareness, and education, we are committed to the riding community.
While our principal goal is to reduce motorcycle injuries and promote motorcycle safety through education, when accidents do occur, the Law Tigers association of motorcycle attorneys is always there for you. Our motorcycle accident lawyers are available for a free office, hospital, or home consultation. We work on a contingency basis, which means there are no up-front charges to you. Attorneys will receive legal fees only when they obtain a favorable motorcycle accident settlement or verdict for you. We are committed to helping our fellow motorcycle riders; we watch over our own! With the Law Tigers motorcycle accident lawyers, you never ride alone.
Find an attorney near you from our network of motorcycle accident lawyers. Visit our website at http://lawtigers.com
or call Law Tigers, toll-free, at 1-800-529-8443. Our lawyers are available -- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week."
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