Mark Fiedler got his first motorcycle, a Kawasaki dirt bike, about 15 years ago, but he’s getting older now and he’s looking for something a little more comfortable – and unique.

So he set out to build his own custom motorcycle.

That, whether you know it or not, is a time-consuming and expensive proposition.
Fiedler, 39, a machinist by trade, bought what he called a straight-up chopper frame from a licensed frame builder in Florida. The frame, he points out, has an MSO number – that stands for manufacturer’s statement of origin.

He picked out the kind of engine he wanted, and the transmission. He had to fabricate some of the body parts himself.

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Held June and September, GoenPalooza is an outdoor camping and music festival in Madison County, Indiana. The event showcases the best in local music, food and entertainment, while raising money for local charities, families, individuals or organizations in need.

GoenPalooza is open to the public. The event is BYOB. Enjoy concessions from local vendors. You must be 21 or over to attend and must present a valid ID to enter the grounds.

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Dustin is our GoenPalooza Team Member and Friend who was killed in a highway accident on Imbolc – February 3rd, 2009. The GoenPalooza Motorcycle/Poker Run was re-named to the Dustin Goettman Memorial Ride in his honor. This is footage/video and stills from the Fall Bash 2009 Dustin Goettman memorial ride… September 2009 … Madison County Indiana… RIP Dustin, you are Lost but Never Forgotten!

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Our motorcycle ride is coming up again this year….May 25th Memorial weekend on that Saturday. We will have the details soon. This is an open ride everyone is welcome and it is FREE. I’ll be back with the details….IN GOD WE TRUST….. we support all the branches of our Military. Thank you More info found at Flags 4 Heroes on Facebook.

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Sponsored by American Legion Riders Chapter 65

Registration is from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. Motorcycles go out at 12:00 pm. The ride fee is $15.00 for the rider and $5.00 for a passenger. The ride will includes stops in Richmond, New Castle, and Rushville before ending in Richmond with food, auctions, raffles, music and more.

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