The Body, The Machine

A Boot To Ride In!

By, Penny Osiecki
photo credit; Derek Richard Osiecki
In 1994 a magazine had asked me to do a test ride on a middleweight cruiser. I was a new rider test riding a motorcycle that belonged to the manufacturer. After the test ride was complete I was backing the motorcycle into a parking spot that had remnants of oil throughout. Because I was not wearing the correct riding boots my foot slipped on the oil and I dumped the bike. Unfortunately, I ended up with reconstructive shoulder surgery from the fall. Since this incident I would never think of wearing anything other than real riding boots, and prefer H-D Footwear boots because of the rubber outsoles.
My previous boots were similar to the “Faded Glory” H-D Footwear design that had the round toe and tied up the front. This time I decided to go with the style “Jean” stock #D84431 that has a zipper and a square toe for a different look.  This boot also has a full-length cushion sock lining for comfort. Most importantly, I made sure it was a riding style boot for safety with an oil resistant rubber outsole. Quality is a huge issue with me as well. When I first started riding I went through a few different non-Harley boots and they didn’t last very long. I do an average amount of riding and would say I had my last pair of H-D Footwear boots for at least 6 years.
I’ll have to be honest, it took my last pair of H-D boots quite a while to break in but the “Jean” boot was broken in within 3 or 4 times of wearing them. The zipper is easy to zip and unzip and they fit under my jeans with ease. The toe of the boot fits perfectly between my peg and shifter without feeling bulky and the rubber outsole performs perfectly.
I would highly recommend H-D Footwear to any rider or non-rider that’s looking for a quality riding boot that performs well and is stylish.  Head over to the website or your local dealer to check out the options they offer.
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Sons Of Anarchy

Seems everyone is talking about last nights part 1 of the season finale of SOA. Thought you might like to check out some of the Officially Licensed Sons of Anarchy merchandise available through Hot Leathers.  Who knows maybe you have a friend that is just a little too obsessed with the show, grab ’em a t-shirt make their holiday!

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Attention Garage Builders, Home Shop Guys And Shade Tree Mechanics!!!

The February 2012 Issue of Cycle Source Magazine will be a special issue featuring Garage Builders. For this issue, we’d like to see pictures of you working in your Home Shop. Include a small bio about your space and we will pick the top ten to award a prize package to. In addition, the top ten will be pictured in this special issue and the best one will get a full feature write up as well. Please send all entries to cyclesource69@comcast.net before the end of this week……
Go to Facebook and like it and share it as well. Be sure to send in your photos!
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Support Small Business

Garage-Girls is offering 20% off EVERYTHING in our store till the new year, our way of saying thanks to you for your support. Just head over to the store and the 20% will be taken off automatically, no coupon codes needed to receive the discount. Thank you all for your support!!!  ~GG Crew

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Leftover Turkey Ideas

Turkey Tortilla Soup, warm up those leftovers in a fresh new way!!!
ingredients
• 3  6 inches corn tortillas, cut in strips
• 2  tablespoons cooking oil
• 1  cup purchased red or green salsa
• 2  14 ounce can reduced sodium chicken broth
• 2  cups cubed cooked turkey (12 ounces)
• 1  large zucchini, coarsely chopped
• Lime wedges (optional)
• Sour cream and cilantro (optional)
• directions
• 1. In a large skillet cook tortilla strips in hot oil until crisp; remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper toweling.
• 2. In a large saucepan combine salsa and chicken broth; bring to boiling over medium-high heat. Add turkey and zucchini; heat through. Serve in bowls topped with tortilla strips, lime wedges, and cilantro. Makes 4 servings.
nutrition facts
• Servings Per Recipe 4, Calories 262, Protein (gm) 26, Carbohydrate (gm) 16, Fat, total (gm) 11, Cholesterol (mg) 53, Saturated fat (gm) 2, Monosaturated fat (gm) 2, Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 6, Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 3, Sugar, total (gm) 4, Vitamin A (IU) 292, Vitamin C (mg) 12, Thiamin (mg) 0, Riboflavin (mg) 0, Niacin (mg) 6, Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 1, Folate (µg) 28, Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 0, Sodium (mg) 920, Potassium (mg) 606, Calcium (DV %) 61, Iron (DV %) 2, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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How Can I Have a Healthier Thanksgiving?

by Natalie Digate Muth, MD, MPH, RD
With Thanksgiving Day right around the corner, you may have begun considering what you’re going to contribute to the feast. As we all know, the day is famous for its indulgences and, for many, an annual ritual to overeat and then lounge lazily for the rest of the day watching football games, napping, and spending time with family and friends.
This holiday is a little bit of a challenge for highly health conscious individuals. After all, if you show up to the feast with a dressing-free salad and whole wheat dry rolls, you might be turned away at the door. And, honestly, a once-per-year day of overeating most likely isn’t going to sabotage your diet plans, though sustaining this eating behavior throughout the holiday season could lead to a few extra unwanted pounds to lose in the New Year.
The good news is that there are some simple changes you can make to your Thanksgiving plans this year that will save you some calories (without sacrificing taste or your reputation) and add some fun to your holiday.
1. Fit it all on one plate. Prevent over-stuffing yourself by fitting your Thanksgiving feast all on one plate (This works best if you don’t use an oversized plate filled to the brim). Sample small portions and avoid going back for seconds. If you’re tempted to return for more, give yourself 20 minutes (about how long it takes to feel full) first.
2. Eat slowly. Thanksgiving foods are likely to be richer and more filling than your everyday fare, so eat slowly and savor every bite.
3. Enjoy the company of family and friends. Socialize during your meal and festivities. You can’t eat and talk at the same time — so the more conversation you enjoy, the less you’ll eat.
4. Get moving. Sign up for a local Turkey Trot 5K or 10K and spend your Thanksgiving morning getting some exercise. Not only will you burn some calories, but you’ll also enjoy some holiday fun!
5. Make some easy Turkey day substitutions. For example:
◦Eat the white meat without the skin instead of the dark meat with skin and shave off 190 calories. 

Turkey — white meat, no skin (6oz): 180 calories, 3g fat 
Turkey – dark meat, with skin (6oz): 370 calories, 20g fat
◦Make your own cranberries rather than the jellied stuff and save 120 calories. 

Cranberries (boiled in sugar) (1/2 cup): 100 calories, <1g fat 
Jellied cranberry sauce (1/2 cup): 220 calories, <1g fat
◦Cut the marshmallows on your sweet potatoes and instead add a little bit of spice to save 100 calories. 

Sweet potatoes, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg (2/3c): 200 calories, 3g fat
Candied sweet potatoes with marshmallows (2/3c): 300 calories, 3g fat
◦Skip the green bean casserole and instead just steam some green beans and cut 110 calories. 

Steamed green beans (1/2C): 20 calories, <1g fat 
Green bean casserole (1/2C): 130 calories, 7 g fat
◦Choose pumpkin pie over the pecan pie for dessert and decrease your caloric intake by 160 calories. 

Pumpkin pie (1/8 pie): 340 calories, 15g fat 
Pecan pie (1/8 pie): 500 calories, 25g fat
◦Add it all up and you find that you’ve saved yourself 650 calories.
More Healthy Total: 850 calories, 23g fat 
Less Healthy Total: 1500 calories, 56g fat
There are 3,500 calories in a pound, so if you calculate the calorie savings from these substitutions, you will find that you saved yourself nearly ¼ pound weight gain! That’s not including the other four other tips above that will help you eat less and move more and save yourself from holiday weight gain.
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Tips to Ensure Thanksgiving Dinner Arrives Safely at Grandma’s Instead of on Your Dashboard

From cars.com
Almost everyone has faced this dilemma one time or another: how to get their food to Thanksgiving dinner without spilling it all over the inside of their car. Kristin Varela, senior family editor at Cars.com, has compiled for the holiday season suggestions on how to safely transport Thanksgiving dinner items in the car. The list includes tips and gadgets that get food safely to its destination, keep the dish hot or cold, and help bring leftovers back home after the big meal.
“Most Americans worry about holiday traffic and keeping the kids happy in the backseat during long drives to the relatives’ house,” said Varela, senior family editor at Cars.com. “Hardly anyone considers how to avoid cleaning cranberry sauce off the backseat or how food insecurely packed can become dangerous when you’re rushing to get to dinner on time.”
To ensure safe travel of family and holiday dishes, Varela put together a list of gadgets and tricks to get food back and forth easily. Some of her Cars.com family tips include:
• Using bungee cords and tie down loops to secure food in the trunk.
• Placing items like cakes, pies and casseroles in a laundry basket to keep them from shifting and spilling.
• Bringing along a few beach towels in case of any spills. They can also double as insulation for hot items.
• Keeping hot items in a lockable Crock-Pot while in transit. It will keep them hot and secure during the drive.
• Bringing supplies like Ziploc bags and reusable grocery bags to bring leftovers home in.
“While spilling food is certainly not ideal, safety should always be the biggest concern,” said Varela. “According to a study by Safety Research and Strategies, projectiles in cars are responsible for 13,000 injuries per year.”
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Gift Idea Alert!!

Ties Suck!  what guy wants to unwrap a tie this holiday season?  Not any we know, and we doubt any you know either. Here is a great gift from the folks at Wizards Products, The Biker Bucket!   This bucket has everything to keep him or her happy in the garage this winter season while dreaming of getting out on the road in the spring.

The Biker Bucket come complete with a t-shirt, 8oz. mist-n-shine, 8oz. shine master polish, and 1 saddle pack which can easily be tossed into the saddlebag, a 2oz. vinyl shine, 2oz. mist-n-shine, 2oz. bug release, 2oz. bike wash and a microfiber towel. All of this packed neatly into a bucket that will get plenty of use in your garage!