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MOTORCYCLE RIGHTS AND SAFETY ORGANIZATIONS ABATE of NY, Inc. PO Box 300 Walker Valley, NY 12588 www.abateny.org Buffalo-Erie Chapter: (716) 655-6473 Monroe County Chapter: (585) 234-0895 www.abatenymonroe.org American Motorcyclist Association 13515 Yarmouth Dr. Pickerington, OH 43147 (800) 262-5646 www.amajoin.com MAC Street Rider 2221 Niagara Falls Blvd Niag. Falls NY 14304 716-216-4460 Motorcycle Riders Foundation PO Box 1808 Washington, DC 20013 (202) 546-0983 www.mrf.org MSS Motorcycle Safety School West Seneca and Angola Locations 718-599-1079 www.ridemss.com MOTORCYCLES SUPPLIES & REPAIRS Achilles Heels Southgate Plaza 1028 C Union Road West Seneca NY 14224 716-677-0025 Airbrushing by Sandy www.airbrushingbysandy.com 716-941-0126 wildspiritcreations.com Amsoil Jeff Kasper 3228 Lockport Road Sanborn, NY 14132 716-216-4045 wnysynthetics@aol.com B.A. Enterprises 6979 Minnick Rd. Lockport, NY 14094 (716) 433-5684 Battery Post, Inc. 4109 Saint Francis Drive Hamburg, NY 14075 (716) 824-1987 Fax: (716) 834-1989 Big Ed s 1225 Ridge Road Lackawanna, NY 14218 716-822-4948 Big V s Cycle Supply 1447 Electric Ave. Lackawanna, NY 14218 716-826-4644 Bikerbrand Motorcycle Clothing 431 Terrace Blvd. Depew NY 14043 716-860-2951 www.bikerbrandusa.com BR s Bars 9425 Fredonia Stockton Rd. Fredonia, NY 14063 (716) 679-1966 www.brcustombars.com Buffalo Choppers 40 Peuquet Parkway Tonawanda, NY 14150 (716) 743-0024 buffalochoppersusa@gmail.com County Seats 8829 Jennings Rd. Eden NY 14047 (716) 992-4558 www.countyseats.com Cycle Joint 81 Sandhill Road Gowanda NY 14070 716-374-0873 DE Twincam Performance 4170 Broadway Depew, NY 14043 (716) 684-2696 www.detwincam.com First Place Finishes 1303 Pontiac Road Evans, NY 14006 716-549-1544 Gowanda Harley Davidson 2535 Gowanda Zoar Rd. Gowanda, NY 14070 716-532-4584 Fax: (716) 532-5737 Harley-Davidson of Jamestown 1951 East Main Street Falconer NY 14733 716-484-0113 Hog Farm 721 Mineral Springs Rd. West Seneca, NY 14224 (716) 822-3227 Fax: (716) 822-0479 www.thehogfarm.net Hogg Shoppe 15 East Main Street Falconer NY 14733 716-338-7395 Klispie Motorsports 5914 Camp Rd. Hamburg NY 14075 716-649-2107 www.klispiesalesandservice.com North East Vintage Cycles 9505 Rt. 39 & 240 Springville NY 14141 716-592-6382 www.hondanuts.com Performance Fabrication 716-655-3942 Previty Motor Cars, Inc. 8032 Boston State Road Hamburg NY 14075 716-226-4033 Randolph Auto Supply 18 Jamestown Road Randolph NY 14772 716-358-6222 Reid's Powersports 2950 N Main St Jamestown NY 14701 716-489-3233 Southside Trailers 250 Two Mile Creek Rd. Tonawanda, NY 14150 (716) 874-3381 SSG Riding Gloves P.O. Box 28530 Aurora, Ontario Canada L4G 6S6 ssgridinggloves.com Steve s Custom Cycle 6095 Robinson Rd. Lockport, NY 14094 (716) 625-4372 Tri-Cycles 225) 5 W. Becker Road Gowanda, NY 14070 (716) 432-5380 Voz Cycle 3287 Niagara Falls Blvd. N. Tonawanda, NY 14120 www.vozcycleworld.com (716) 260-1180 (716) 260-1181 World Discounts 1635 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14207 716) 447-9066 RESTAURANTS AND CLUBS Armor Inn 5381 Abbott Road Hamburg NY 14075 716-202-1315 The Barr 6801 Main Street Cherry Creek, NY 14723 716-296-1016 Bear Mountain Resort 380 Parkway Dr Salamanca NY 14779 716-945-2083 Black North Inn 14352 Ontario Street Kent NY 14477 (585) 682-4441 www.blacknorthinn.com Blue Dog Saloon 2630 Attica Road Attica NY 14011 585-708-4089 Boston Hotel 9373 Boston State Road Boston NY 14025 716-941-5271 Burt Hotel 2083 Lockport Olcott Road Burt NY 14028 716-622-1732 Cabana Sam's Sunset Bay Grill 1028 South Shore Dr. Irving, NY 14081 716-934-9953 Chef's Restaurant 291 Seneca Street Buffalo, NY 14204 (716) 856-9187 www.ilovechefs.com Colden Country Inn 8815 State Road Rt. 240 Colden NY 14033 716-941-3522 www.coldencountryinn.com Colden Lakes Restaurant 9504 Heath Rd. Colden NY 14033 716-941-5200 www.coldenlakeside.com Couzins Bar 7115 Boston State Rd. Hamburg NY 14075 716-649-1020 Coyote Café 36 Main Street Hamburg NY 14075 716-649-1837 Casullo's Professional Upholstery 2797 Elmwood Avenue Kenmore NY 14217 716 876 0916 www.casullos.com Strip Club Choppers 315-317-5758 www.nychoppersllc.com 6 VIEW HARD TALES ONLINE WWW.HARDTALES.NET Dock at the Bay 3800 Hoover Road Blasdell, NY 14219 716-823-8247
Duff's 3090 Orchard Park Rd. West Seneca, NY 14224 716-674-7212 www.duffsfamouswings.ca Four Aces 3314 Lakeshore Road Blasdell NY 14219 716-824-1111 Frosty s Zoar Valley Inn 10711 Hammond Hill Road East Otto, NY 14729 (716) 592-4911 Heidi s Hideaway 5833 Camp Road Hamburg, NY 14075 (716) 725-2726 Hideaway's 5440 Camp Road Hamburg NY 14075 716-202-1101 Hide-A-Way Restaurant 2597 Route 394 Steamburg NY 14783 716-354-6995 The Hilltop Inn & Grove 11389 Genesee Street Alden, NY 14004 (716) 902-4005 Holland Willows 177 Savage Road Holland, NY 14080 716-537-9070 www.hollandwillows.com Indian Falls Log Cabin Restaurant 1227 Gilmore Rd Corfu, NY 14036 585-762-8422 Jab s All American BBQ 54 E Main Street Falconer NY 14733 716-499-6030 Kipp's Restaurant 6411 Olean Rd South Wales NY 14139 716-652-3181 Last Run 9574 State Road (Rt. 240) PO BOX 9 Glenwood NY 14069 716-941-9100 Lighthouse Grill n Spirits 5885 Main Street Olcott NY 14126 716-778-5580 lighthousegrillnspirits.com The Marlboro Inn 5894 Ward Road Sanborn, NY 14132 716-731-9012 Main Street Grille 246 Main Street Arcade NY 14009 585-492-1483 Metzger s Pub 4135 Seneca Street West Seneca NY 14224 716-674-9897 Moonshiner s Pub & Grub 5822 Camp Road Hamburg, NY 14075 716-649-MOON (6666) The Pad 1064 Route 394 Kennedy NY 14747 716-267-7367 Paradise Gentlemen's Club 4250 N. State Street Salamanca NY 14779 (716) 945-3045 Phil-n-Station 1125 West State Street Olean NY 14760 716-378-3571 Pizza Express 1993 Broadway Street Buffalo, NY 14212 (716) 897-4870 The Pour House 23 South Buffalo Street Hamburg, NY 14075 716-646-501 Reds Dogs & Cones 17 East Main Street Gowand, NY 14070 716-532-2400 Route 78 Pub 3974 Main Street Strykersville, NY 14145 585-457-4545 Savory's Restaurant 5548 Camp Road Hamburg NY 14075 716-648-0044 South Dayton Hotel 203 Pine Street South Dayton, New York 14138 716-988-5008 Spoon Saloon 11849 Main Street Perrysburg NY 14129 716-241-7140 Sunset Bay Beach Club 1028 South Shore Dr. Irving, NY 14081 716-934-9953 Templeton Landing 2 Templeton Terrace Buffalo, NY 14202 716-852-2260 VFW Post 8265 2551 March Road Eden NY 14057 Wanakah Grill 2293 Pleasant Ave Lake View, NY 14085 716-627-2641 The Warehouse 4360 Milestrip Rd. Blasdell, NY 14219 (716) 823-5000 Trillium Lodge 6830 Main Street Cherry Creek NY 14723 716-296-8100 Water Valley Inn S-6656 Gowanda State Rd. Hamburg, NY 14075 (716) 649-9691 Whiskey Hill Saloon 12 North Main St., * Cassadaga, NY 14718 716-595-8283 TATTOOING Carl s Tattooing Service 312 Oliver Street Tonawanda, NY 14120 716-695-8900 Elemental Ink Tattoo Studio 8201 Swamp Road East Otto NY 14719 716-803-4009 Express Yourself Tattoos 1101 Ridge Road Lackawanna, NY 14218 716-822-5358 www.expressyourselftattoos.com Jeff s Tattooing 2632 Seneca Street West Seneca, NY 14224 716-823-3014 www.jeffstattooing.com VIEW HARD TALES ONLINE WWW.HARDTALES.NET 7
PERFORMANCE FABRICATION Servicing Western New York Since 1992 SCHEDULE YOUR WINTER PROJECTS EARLY LIMITED SPACE, CUSTOM BAGGERS, PERFORMANCE MOTOR WORK, RESTORATIONS Servicing Late Model Harley Davidson & Metric Cruisers Full Tire Service & Computer Spin Balance. Up to 25% Off Dunlop Tires Full Engine Performance, Tuning and Fuel Injection Work. HAVE YOUR SERVICE WORK DONE FOR LESS! 1,000 5,000 10,000 mile checks. We use certified parts & products that exceed manufactures warranty requirements. LOW OVERHEAD MEANS LOWER PRICES Best Possible Workmanship Creditable References - Ask Around DON'T LET THE DEALERS SCARE YOU INTO SERVICE WORK STATING IT WILL VOID WARRANTIES, NOT TRUE! SPONSORSHIP: Jeff Hartrich Jr. Racing Team Eden School Chopper Class Armor Inn Tuesday Bike Night MEMBER OF: AMA, Hog Owners Group Abate of Erie/Niagara GL 1800 Riders International CBX Owners Association To Our Loyal Readers, Customers And Friends, Hard Tales Is Looking For A New Road Captain As we wrap up another season of Bike Runs, Benefits, good friends and good times I would like to take a moment to thank all of our readers and advertisers for making Hard Tales possible. After 13 years it is time to retire from Hard Tales but not without someone to take over. Hard Tales must live on! Who can we find to keep Hard Tales going, keep the readers happy and keep the legacy alive? WHO DARES! WHO has what it takes? Who has the drive and motivation and winning attitude to take Hard Tales to the next level? I turn to you, our loyal readers, and the voice of Hard Tales, to spread the word and find us our next fearless leader! If you or someone you know fits this description and it looking to start your own legacy, contact us. You just may be the next proud owner of Hard Tales Magazine. It s been a great year! Ride Free, Read Free Annie Ricotta Editor in chief Serious inquiries only please Info@hardtales.net Francogringo13@gmail.com Riding, Building, And Repairing For Over 42 Years Experience Is Your Best Bet! Who's Working On Your Investment?? NO OPEN HOUSE PARTIES. NO FREE HOT DOGS. JUST THE BEST PRICES ON PARTS AND LABOR ALL THE TIME. MON. & WED. 9-6 TUES. & THURS. 9-5:50 FRIDAY 9-2:30 SATURDAY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY CLOSED SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS DYNA-BEAD TIRE BALANCING DEALER FOR MOTORCYCLES QUOTE OF THE MONTH: Pride is concerned with who is right. Humility is concerned with what is right Best Prices On Tires, Parts And Service 8 VIEW HARD TALES ONLINE WWW.HARDTALES.NET The Lowdown We would prefer someone already in the Magazine business who would like to expand and enjoy more profits. At least someone business minded with basic experience. Most important is someone who can keep the publication going. You will be surprised to find how very little out of pocket expense is required. A deal must be complete before Christmas in order to properly publish May 2015 and continue through the season. Act now! Serious inquiries only THE MECCA AGENCY LLC AUTO HOME LIFE LONG-TERM CARE -Kathy Mecca- DAKOTA R. STANKEY Licensed Producer 8750 S. Main Street, Suite 101 Eden, New York 14057 Phone: (716)-992-2200 Fax: (716)-992-2203
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How to Avoid Distracted Drivers / Keeping Safe Shifting Gears by Flyboy U.S. Air Force, (Retired) The Kantor Law Firm Personal Injury Motorcycle Accident Attorneys - Investigator Well Guy s another riding season is coming to a close and I ve seen quite a few motorcycle accidents again this season. Many of the accidents were caused by distracted drivers and as you may know the dashboard of any late-model car is loaded with electronic distractions. Add a smartphone-equipped driver virtually wired to family and friends and you ve got distracted driving: a seemingly unlimited array of digital gizmos vs. one very analog human attention span. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, In 2011, 4,612 motorcyclists were killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes an increase of 2 percent from the 4,518 motorcyclists killed in 2010. There were 81,000 motorcyclists injured during 2011, a slight decrease from 82,000 in 2010, 5,474 people were killed on American roads in 2009 in accidents involving some form of distracted driving. Avoiding 5000-lb. SUVs on a 500/900-lb. motorcycle can make Main Street USA/WNY feel more like Baghdad or Kabul. So what can you do to stay out of the statistics? Keep right We all know how slick the center of a lane can be, especially at stop signs and red lights. Once you re moving, watch the drivers of oncoming cars. They wander: to their right, you re safe; to their left, you re dead. It all depends on which knob they re reaching for. Give them as wide a berth as possible by staying to the right side of a two-lane road. Beware the Multi-Lane Road They can come at you from any direction on a four- or six-lane superhighway. Avoid the super-hwy-slab whenever you can and take a whole lot of extra care when you can t. Motorcycles are more fun to drive on twisty two-lanes anyway. Be bright Okay, so your riding organization wouldn t have looked as cool wearing yellow jackets back in 1953. This is 2014. Anything that s bright and maybe even reflective increases the odds that a preoccupied driver s eyes will spot you in time to do the right thing. Be brighter Today s bikes have amazingly bright high-beams for daylight riding. It s important to be considerate too, especially at night. But if you can use them without blinding oncoming traffic, do it. Some cars will retaliate with their high beams, but at least they noticed you. Remember the last time you passed a Gold Wing at night? Some are lit up like Christmas trees yearround with all those extra lights. Gaudy? Maybe, but you see em, right? Think about adding an auxiliary LED up front or out back. They may not be cool, but they just might save your bacon. Avoid the T-bone Whether it s a car pulling out from the right or turning left across your bow, a bike T-boning a car has been a painfully classic accident scenario since the original Hurt Report came out 30 years ago. And what s the automobile driver s classic story for the cops? I never saw him. When approaching a vehicle that s perpendicular to your path, assume the driver doesn t see you. Assume he s cuing his ipod, she s texting her boyfriend or granddad is squinting at the GPS anything but looking out for you. This is the number 1 accident the kills or maims most bikers, Think big There s a car up ahead, pulling out of Denny s late at night. What does the driver see? Is it a Peterbilt full of anvils a mile away? A Kia Soul full of high-school kids a quarter-mile away? Or is it a Harley Street Glide one block away? They all look about the same to the average distracted driver. Assume that, given a chance, a Call Today! 716-604-8829 For Fast Free Estimates Jay Heferle, owner 10 VIEW HARD TALES ONLINE WWW.HARDTALES.NET Flyers Posters Signs Banners Tickets Postcards Business Cards Website Consulting 716-648-5478 cxpress@verizon.net www.cxiprinting.com 19 Buffalo Street Hamburg, NY 14075
Shifting Gears by Flyboy right-angled vehicle will pull out right in front of you. Your horn can t compete with 110 decibels of Lady Gaga. The eyes offer the quickest path to the brain. Flash your high-beam a few times, and then, if they still don t see you, leave it on. That ll get their attention. Distracted drivers are the newest threat to motorcyclists on the roads. They re dangerous enough to your loved ones in the family SUV. For all of us rolling around out there on two-wheelers, they present a simple choice. Be wary Please pay attention out there or become a statistic. Remember Fall is just around the corner so be aware of Fall hazardous motorcycle road conditions such as slippery wet leaves on the roadway, slick spots, and those pot holes then didn t get to during pot hole repair season. Remember the days are getting shorter and you will probably do a little extra night riding. Understanding your motorcycle, your body, and the environment will greatly increase your chances of a great ride in any weather. So enjoy your fall riding and be safe out there with all the distraction that are around you on the road. Always remember if for some reason you or someone you know have an accident trust the lawyers that ride The Kantor Law Firm. We believe motorcycle accident victims need experienced, knowledgeable, and aggressive motorcycle accident lawyers to properly represent their interests. For more information go to www.kantorlaw.org or call 1-716-626-0404 VIEW HARD TALES ONLINE WWW.HARDTALES.NET 11
Too Soon? Did you ever hear a comedian tell a joke and the audience groans in disapproval even if it's actually funny? The comedian will come back with "Oh is it too soon?" There seems to be this unwritten rule about how long one must wait before they make an attempt at humor or tell a joke about someone that has died or something that is a clear tragedy. The recent death of Robin Williams will no doubt bear that out. I liked him in the movie The Final Cut. Some of his other stuff too. I couldn't take a lot of him when he got wound up as a guest on a talk show. He was clearly himself in those moments. It's sad he didn't have someone there that might have talked him through those last urges that he gave into. He might have still done it but could have at a later time after he did a farewell tour of people he loved or worked with. He could have kept his upcoming suicide a secret and just lived out a week or so doing the rounds and tie up some loose ends. Kind of a "Pre Ghost." Not such a crazy idea. It would be the same as facing a terminal disease only he gets to say when. Maybe he did just that for all we know. The press certainly did not bother to look into that possibility. The first thing I heard was the auto-erotica asphyxiation story. I don't really need to know that nor do I want to hear that. Can't somebody just kill themselves privately and have it listed as suicide? Don't describe the death scene or what he was wearing. I will say I'd much rather see someone take their own life than kill their whole family or co-workers as they do it. I wouldn't mind if they took an asshole with them, just somebody that everybody would love to see dead. "Hey Robin, as long as you're about to kill yourself, would you mind swinging by that church and whack the priest that molested all of those altar boys? Thanks! It a bit more than stopping to pick up milk but it's on the way." I'm sure you can think of someone, we all can. America has this sick fascination with celebrity, death and mostly dead celebrities. We get this crap shoveled at us by a juvenile press that seems to be the same people that ran the school newspaper. "If it bleeds, it leads" is the press motto. People love these quick exciting stories. Nobody has an attention span for real news anymore. I attribute that to MTV style music videos. They shortened Americans' attention span. I have a challenge/dare for you that proves what I'm saying. On the next music video you see, start counting 1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi, 3 Mississippi at the start of every scene that flashes on the screen. With each new scene start counting again. I can promise you that you won't reach 4 Mississippi. 1, 1 Miss, 1 Mississ maybe, rarely you'll hit 2. Try it. It's a fun party game. Anyhow on to Parallel Thinking, there are Mummies in town. You've seen the ads. This is probably the oldest running scary, freak show in the world. Any building that has science in the title can display corpses in various states of decay for people to gawk at. Why do we allow this? Money and there are no living relatives around to sue are the only answers I can come up with. Parts & Accessories Helmets/Goggles Apparel/Boots Stock & Aftermarket Shop/Garage Accessories 716-592-6382 www.hondanuts.com Service & Repair Tire Changes/Balancing While You Wait! Most Makes/Models FREE NYS Motorcycle Inspections! 716-794-0705 www.northeastcycleservice.com Take A Ride And Check Out Our Museum Corner of Rt. 39 & 240 Springville, NY 14141 12 VIEW HARD TALES ONLINE WWW.HARDTALES.NET BIKER'S CONSIGNMENTS Parts Accessories Clothing 15 East Main Street, Falconer, NY,14733
People are looking at the 2,000 year old bodies. There are 1,000 years old bodies. Some are just several hundred years old. Some don't look all that old or that well preserved. So if that's the case why isn't there a post modern impressionist section? Or gangland slaying body? Or old guy died eating soup and nobody noticed for a year body? Recently there was the guy that brought his plasticized humans to the area. Now he knew how to display a body! Holy crap, talk about science fiction nightmare material. I am amazed that we get non-stop violence and gore on T.V. shows like Walking Dead on cable that depict such gruesome dead bodies that are still alive mind you and we have to settle for dehydrated, don't even stink mummies. Why not a morgue tour where the bodies are fresher? Is that too soon? Enjoy the Autumn rides, don't put it away too soon either. See you next year. Be sure to Google "Joe Barrett/ Ice Boom", it keeps me relevant. Thank You. Joseph Barrett PO Box 1200 N.T., NY 14120 jbbiceboom@yahoo.com www.bantheboom.com Available for private parties, weddings, bar mitz-vahs, bar gigs, festivals, lawn fetes, bazaars, or any function that could use some fun music. Call Jim Coupe at 716-783-1525 UPCOMING SHOWS: Buffalo Street Grill Saturday, September 20th, 2014 8:00 PM to Midnight Couzin's Saturday, September 27th, 2014 8:00 PM to Midnight Moonshiner's Pub and Grub Saturday, October 4th, 2014 8:00 PM to Midnight Armor Tap Room Friday, October 10, 2014 9PMto1AM Root 5Waterfront Restaurant Saturday, October 25, 2014 8 PM to Midnite J & M's West End Grill Saturday, November 8, 2014 9PMto1AM Root 5Waterfront Restaurant Saturday, November 22, 2014 8 PM to Midnite Armor Tap Room Saturday, December 6, 2014 9PMto1AM Kissing Bridge Lounge Saturday, January 10, 2014 8 PM to Midnite VIEW HARD TALES ONLINE WWW.HARDTALES.NET 13
When in doubt Put on some J Geils Sept. 2 1952. - Sept. 3 2014 Rest in Peace Farley. You will be missed. 14 VIEW HARD TALES ONLINE WWW.HARDTALES.NET
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Light Up Paint For Your Motorcycle Andy Zsinko is thinking he may have what it takes to disrupt the lighting industry. Why use incandescent, fluorescent or LED lighting when you can spray a thin paint on almost surface flat or curved apply an electric current to the coating and watch it glow as bright as any bulb? That s the concept behind Zsinko s startup company, Darkside Scientific, and the environmentally friendly coating he spent years developing called LumiLor. LumiLor is getting noticed. For instance, Progressive insurance has promoted LumiLor and Zsinko in videos and a full-page ad in Time magazine, showing the founder riding a lit-up LumiLorpainted motorcycle at night. World domination is next, Zsinko quipped from Darkside Scientific s offices and development space off West Smith Road. In reality, Zsinko as founder and chairman and his team are taking small steps to bring LumiLor to different markets while raising money. They also are tweaking the formula for the electroluminescent substance, which they say is the first paint of its kind that can be applied to any curved surface. Darkside right now is targeting what it calls aftermarket applications, things such as high-end custompainting of motor cycles and other motor vehicles. The LumiLor paint on Zsinko s motorcycle makes its gas tank look as though there is a light bulb inside shining out. But it is the paint doing the shining and it can flash on and off. Essentially, you can turn it on and off like a light, said Shawn Mastrian, Darkside s chief executive officer. Now we can paint any surface and make it into a light. It s a spray-on coating that can go on complex 24 VIEW HARD TALES ONLINE WWW.HARDTALES.NET
Light Up Paint curves. Zsinko, 55, has a background in custom-painting motorcycles and motor vehicles, along with computer technology. My dad owned body shops, he said. It was the intersection of paint and electronics. He said he became interested in glowing paint when asked to customize a motorcycle but found that what was available was unsatisfactory. Available photoluminescent paints which absorb sunlight and then glow discharged in about 15 minutes, he said. Zsinko said he wanted something that would last much longer and not fade and started looking at coatings that glow when hit with an electrical current. I worked out the basic idea in about 15 minutes and spent two years making it work, Zsinko said. He ended up renting a shed to develop what eventually became LumiLor. In February 2011, he came up with a formula that worked the way he wanted it to. It was damn near sexual, he joked. Zsinko and Mastrian, who has a business background, became friends over their common love of the Cleveland Browns. They met at a Browns training camp in 2006 former University ofakron star Charlie Frye was the team s new quarterback then. This company exists because of the Cleveland Browns, Mastrian said. Mastrian, who was running a cybersecurity company at the time and who has a degree in chemical engineering, agreed to help Zsinko with LumiLor. I remember the call, We got it, Mastrian said. The company s initial steps use LumiLor for custom paint jobs, with just four to five people now trained to properly apply the coating. We have a vision where we ll have a number of places up and running, Mastrian said. Continued on page 28... Include Us On Your Next Run! Bikers Always Welcome WE RE RIGHT ON THE SNOWMOBILE TRAIL Thanks For Attending Sunday Bike Days! DON T FORGET US THIS WINTER BUT WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN THE SPRING WHEN RIDING DAYS RESUME! KITCHEN OPEN TUES. - SAT. AT 11:30 AM SUN. AT NOON BREAKFAST: SUNDAY FROM 8 TIL NOON CLOSED MONDAYS DINNERS SERVED FRIDAY AND SATURDAY FROM 5 PM TILL 9 PM FISH FRY FRIDAY PRIME RIB SATURDAY GREAT HOMEMADE SPECIALS BAR MENU ANYTIME! AWESOME JUMBO WINGS WITH OUR OWN SPECIAL SAUCES 1064RT. 394 KENNEDY, NY 14747 716-267-7367 Visit us on Facebook Biker Everything Biker VIEW HARD TALES ONLINE WWW.HARDTALES.NET 25