Thunder Roads Virginia Magazine - March 2012

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CONTENTS
On The Cover
Southside Harley-Davidson Hot Rod Hog Drags
March 25, 2012
EDITORS LETTER
Spring is definitely in the air now folks! Weve all waited the past few months to see if we were going to get some big snow storm or have that extra 6 weeks of winter they had predicted. Looks like were in the clear & we are moving forward in high gear for the riding season. March & April are usually the months that we see everything really starting to popfrom events filling the calendar, new businesses opening up, spring blowout sales at shops, bikes coming out of the woodwork & new fangled products hitting the market. Its such a great time of year when everything is blooming, fresh & exciting.we love it! If you are planning an event, please be sure to submit it into our online calendar as soon as you have your information. When you submit your event online, this automatically schedules it to go into our print magazine. If you get it in by the 15th of the month, it will show up in the following months magazine. Our calendar is always free so please let us help you get the word out about events going on in & around Virginia & the Mid-Atlantic region. We will do our best to bring you all the best events that our areas have to offer. As most of you know, Thunder Roads is financially supported by businesses that welcome riders through their doors. They are all here with us to reach you, the riders & motorcycle enthusiasts, who are looking for what they have to offer. Please stop in & see them & by all means, tell them that you saw them here in Thunder Roads. If you know of a business that has something worthwhile to offer our motorcycle community & is not in our Biker Friendly Directory, please drop us a line to let us know who they are so we can contact them. The more businesses that we have onboard, the more distribution locations we have for other riders to pick up their free copy. The businesses listed in our directory are very special to us because they are the only places that you can pick up a copy of our magazine. We want to reach every area of our region so that riders living in even the most remote areas can have access to their free copy of Thunder Roads. We would greatly appreciate your help. Our Great Places To Ride feature will be returning in our next issue to give you some wonderful ideas for planning some great adventures on the road for 2012.lots of good stuff coming! Its going to be a fantastic month folks to get into the swing of Spring. Our event calendar continues to grow with plenty of fun things to do. Our online calendar is updated daily so be sure to check it often for the latest & greatest. We try to get out on the road as often as possible so hopefully well be seeing you out at an event real soon! Dont forget to set your clocks ahead 1 hour at 2a.m. on March 11th.Spring Forward! Life has no dress rehearsals so make everyday the best it can be & rememberyoure never fully dressed without a smile Stay well, be happy & ride safe on the roads you travel. Until next month.Happy Trails
Calendar Of Events............................................4 Proud To Be An American..............................8 Hot Shots..............................................................12 NCOM News Bytes..........................................22 Clubs & Organizations..................................23 On Eagles Wings.............................................25 The Jokers Wild..............................................26 Biker Friendly Directory..............................32 Advertisers Index..........................................36
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EVENTS
ONGOING EVENTS BIKER CHURCH SERVICES Biker Church Service Mechanicsville, MD Rushing Wind Ministry, 29025 Three Notch Rd., Mechanicsville, MD 20659, Gordon Bacon, Preacher, 240-577-0605, bfcgordon@yahoo.com. Sunday service 10am -10:30am gathering and fellowship with coffee and snacks. Wednesday Bible study 7pm-8:30. Friday night bike night 6:30pm-10pm. Services are held every Sunday; Bible Study held every Wednesday; Bike Night ever Friday Night. Liberty Biker Church & Blessing of the Bikes Isle of Wight County, VA Our focus is sharing the Word of God with the motorcycle community, without all the preconceived ideas that you have to dress a certain way or look like everyone else. For anyone who thinks you have to fit in or be like everyone else, guess what: People can be different. And so is Liberty Biker Church. Hang-around (social) time: 10 a.m. with free donuts and coffee. Worship service: 11 a.m. with Christian rock band Stronghold providing the church music. Our address is 17011 Courthouse Hwy, Isle of Wight County, VA, contact is Pastor Jim Manner, (757) 376-3612 We hold services every Sunday & we hold a Blessing of the Bikes the 1st Sunday of each month. Tidewater Motorcycles Chili Dog Social EVERY TUESDAY Free Chili Dogs every Tuesday at Tidewater Motorcycles. 4324 Godwin Blvd, Suffolk, VA 23434. visit www.tidewatermotorcycles.net for more info.
SAVE YOUR DATE!!! IS YOUR EVENT IN OUR CALENDAR??? If not, submit it on the Events page of our website www.thunderroads-virginia by the 15th of the month so it will make it into the next issue. We need events submitted as far in advance as possible so that others can be respectful of the date that youve chosen for yours.
Mar 11th Poker Run for Paul OB OBrien Virginia Beach, VA Paul OB OBrien of WTF Leathercrafter was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident back in December. The Bikers Depot is sponsoring a Poker Run to help OB with his expenses. Registration will be held at The Bikers Depot (612 Nevan Road - Virginia Beach) from 10:00 to 11:30 - with the last bike out at 11:30. Cost: $10 per rider/$5 per passenger - additional poker hands available for purchase at $5 a piece. Best Hand will win $100 CASH! Bring yourselves. Bring your families. Bring your friends. And most importantly... BRING YOUR WALLETS! Ride ends at Clutch Bar & Grill. LIVE MUSIC - Door Prizes - Raffles - 50/50 Raffle. For more info call The Bikers Depot at 962-0159. Mar 17th Absolut Cycle Worx Annual Charity Throwdown Richmond, VA More info to come Mar 25th 2nd Annual Southside Harley-Davidson Hot Rod Hog Show Down Hertford, NC Northeast Dragway, 1099 Lake Road, Hertford, NC 27944. Gates open at noon. Racing begins at 1pm. $10 Spectator (children under 12 free). $15 Test and Tune (all day). Cash payouts in the following classes: Fast Bagger Class, Quick Twin Class (Non FLH), E.T. Race. Sponsored by Hampton Roads HD & Southside HD. www.hrhd.com Apr 12th 15th Barrys Outer Banks Bike Rally Grandy, NC Held @ Barrys on Walnut Island Restaurant * Lodge * Sport Center 169 Walnut Island Blvd. Grandy, NC 27939. Bikers Party at the NUT. Monday: Welcome to the OBX Party 4PM. Tuesday: OBX Ride to Tim Buck Two 10AM-2PM. Wednesday: Miss NC Bike Week Contest 7PM. Thursday: Outback Burn Out Contest 4PM. Friday: Strongest Biker Contest 2PM. Tattoo Contest 4PM. West and Daniels Band. Saturday: Bike Games Slow Ride 1PM. Dog Bite 2PM. Barry West Special 3PM. Gator Head Southern Rock Band. Sunday: Bike Games. US Coast Guard Fly Over 1PM. Waitress Carry 2PM. Biker vs Food Contests 3PM. For more info visit www. barrysbikerally.com Apr 14th & 15th Virginia Bike Fest Petersburg, VA Tom McGraths Motorcycle Law Group presents the Virginia Bike Fest - Bike Race & Show. Hosted by The Red Knights Motorcycle Club. Skydive into the Bike Fest! Fly Your Leathers Proud-Register to Win at VirginiaMotorsports.com. Sat Apr 14th The BIG Show: Throttle Grippin Speed - Nitro Harleys * Bike Drags * Heads Up Door Cars. Midway Action - Bike Burnout Pit * Nitro Saloon * Free Pig Pickin (while the Hog lasts) * Lots of Vendors! Wide Open On Stage - Four Live Bands * Swimsuit Contest * Hot Mama Contest * Big Daddy Contest. Sun Apr 15th Recovery Day: Open Drag for Cars & Bikes * Bike Fun Runs. Virginia Motorsports Park, 8018 Boydton Plank Rd., Petersburg, VA 23803. (804) 862-3174. www. VirginiaMotorsports.com Apr 15th Dirt Drags @ Slades Park Surry, VA Gates open 9 a.m. Admission $15, kids under 10 not racing are FREE. Free vendor setup - please call 1st. Trophies & Cash-All Classes. Top Fuel at its Best-Pro Gas/Dirt Bikes. No Colors - No Glass - No Dogs!!! For info call Joe Brookman (804)221-3959 or email trufmejo@aol.com. Rain date Apr 22nd Apr 15th Kundratic Motorcycles Spring Swap Meet Baltimore MD BUY, SELL or SWAP! The Annual Spring Swap Meet has been set for Sunday April 15th 2012. Traditional old school swap meet with motorcycle & hot rod parts only. Tons of vendors will be buying,
Mar 2nd & 3rd, 2012 Myrtle Beach Bike Week West - Myrtle Beach, SC Florence Civic Center, 330 W. Radio Road, Florence SC. 29501. Myrtle Beach Bike Week West offers everything from Vintage Motorcycle Displays, Drag Bike Displays, Chopper Road Shows Ride In Bike Show, Live Entertainment with Legends of Bike Week, Stunt Riders, Custom Builders, Vendors Mall, plus much more. Vendors, Bands, or General Info. Contact Sonny @ 336-643-1367 or cell is 336-580-1638. www.myrtlebeachbikeweekwest.com Mar 4th Departure Bike Works INDOOR Swap Meet Chesterfield, VA Sunday March 4, 2012 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, 10300 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832. Vendor Space available - Indoor Booth Space Rentals for: Used Parts Vendors * New Parts/Clothing/Accessories * Bike Corral. For more info contact Lee at (804) 231-0244; fax (804) 231-0250. email Lee@departure.com Mar 9th Young Life Capernaums 2nd Annual Jamming for Jesus Virginia Beach, VA Jamming for Jesus - Y L Capernaums 2nd Annual Free Praise and Worship Concert. Freedom Fellowship Church 836 Regency Dr. on the corner of Regency Dr and Wolfsnare Rd, Virginia Beach, VA.. Friday March 9th, 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Featuring Christian Rock recording artist STRONGHOLD with their 80s style rock and roll. Christian music with Bob Linsly performing praise songs from the 70s and members of the Freedom Fellowship Music Team performing traditional worship music. A Love Offering will be taken during the concert. Young Life Capernaum A Ministry for Teens and Young Adults with Disabilities www. capernaumhr.com Mar 10th Blessing Of The Bikes - Elizabeth City, North Carolina Blessing Of The Bikes to be held at Southern Riders M/C 168 Knobbs Creek Road Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909. Having bikes blessed by Bikers for Christ. A short ride to American Legion Post 288 in Coinjock N.C. Then back to clubhouse for food, fun and brotherhood. For more info contact Robert (Wingman) Huff at 252573-0362 or email at ridefree1965@yahoo.com.
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EVENTS
selling and swapping used parts, vintage parts, new parts, hard to find parts, fenders, tanks, frames, accessories, chrome, steel and everything in between! Pickup parts for your hot rod, rat rod, bobber, caf racer, chopper or drag bike. This isnt just for Harleys folks! Early Bird Registration $15 per 10x10 space. Waiting until the day of the swap its $20 per 10x10 space. This is a drizzle or shine event, remember to bring your pop-up tent. As always, its FREE to come and shop plus lots of FREE parking. Sorry, no crafts, jewelry, peek-a-boo dolls, etc.. Call us or stop by the shop to reserve your space today. 410.633.3113. Payments accepted: Visa/MC, Discover AmEx, Cash, Paypal, Personal checks accepted until 03.15.12. info@kundratickustoms.com. www.kundratickustoms.com. Location: Kundratic Kustom Motorcycles 6310 Holabird Avenue Baltimore MD 21224 Apr 21st 29th 10th Annual Outer Banks Bike Week - Harbinger, NC For a complete schedule of events, visit our website at www. outerbanksbikeweek.com For Vendor or Sponsorship packages contact Shamra at (252)338-8866 or contact us via email at: events@outerbankshd.com. 9 Days of Non-Stop Entertainment & Riding. Win a $1000.00 Shopping Spree. 100 Miles of Scenic Barrier Islands. Live Bands & Bikini Contests. Bike Shows & Poker Runs. Guided Tours. Tattoo Contest & Beer Belly Contest H-D 2012 Factory DEMO Rides. Historic Lighthouses. Wright Brothers Memorial. Pirate lore and history. Location: Outer Banks HarleyDavidson, Harbinger, North Carolina Apr 28th Hillsville VABA Swap Meet Hillsville, VA The Hillsville VABA Swap Meet will be on April 28th, 2012 at the VFW Fairgrounds in Hillsville, VA. Vendors for Motorcycles, Cars, Hot Rods and Classic Car parts will be available. General admission is only $5.00. Active military is free. Inside and outside vendor spots are available at a very reasonable cost. Gates open at 10:00 on Saturday. The band Cottonmouth Xpress will play from 4:00 till 8:00. Route 58 in Hillsville, VA (I-77 exit 14). Sponsored by The Virginia Bikers Association. Profits go to selected charities. Contact: director@vabikers.org. Website: http://www.vabikers.org May 5th C.O.P.S. Relay for Life Team Poker Run for American Cancer Society-Appomattox, VA C.O.P.S. (Commonwealth Officers Promoting Survival) Relay for Life Team is sponsoring a Poker Run to benefit the American Cancer Society in Memory of Lisa Roakes (Retired First Sergeant). Starting at the Appomattox County Rescue Squad Building in Appomattox and traveling country scenic routes. Registration is 9:00 AM to11:00 AM. Last bike out by 11:15 AM. Cost of $20.00 per bike and riders additional $10.00. 2 extra cards available for $5 each. 50/50 drawing and Door Prizes. Meal provided at end of ride. Any questions or for more information, please call 434-352-3409 May 5th Hog Bash 2012 Accomac, VA Onancock Elks Lodge #1766 presents Hog Bash 2012 Bike and Cash Raffle. Saturday May 5th, Noon till 4pm,$40 per person. Only 1250 tickets will be sold. 2012 Harley-Davidson Switchback. $250 Cash Drawing every 15 minutes. Food ALL YOU CAN EAT. Beverages. Live music. T-shirts. Held rain or shine.22454 Front Street, Accomack, VA 23301. For more information Call 757-7877750 or 757-710-1694 or elks1766@verizon.net May 5th 6th Annual Salty Dawg Poker Run for the Fisher House Hampton & Virginia Beach, VA Salty Dawgs Riding Club 6th Annual Poker Run. Supporting: The Fisher House. The fisher house supports Americas military in their time of need, they provide a home away from home that enables family members to be close
to a loved one at the most stressful time--during hospitalization for an illness, disease or injury, for more information see: WWW. FISHERHOUSE.ORG. Registration from 9-11 am. 1st Bike out at 9:30am Last Bike Out 11am. Last bike in 3:00 PM. STARTING POINTS: Peninsula: Nascar, 1996 Power Plant Parkway Hampton Va.; Southside: Grumpys 995 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464. Ending spot is NASCAR Featuring Door Prizes, Auction, 50/50 Drawing, Cornhole Tournament, Bike and Car Show. Extra Door Prize ticket for donation of paper products TP, Paper Towels, Paper plates, Etc. for The Fisher House. $10.00 per Rider and $5.00 per Passenger Cars welcome! Breakfast Buffet available at both starting points. Live entertainment at conclusion of ride. For information call Run Coordinator, James (Big joker) Bigham 757621-2325 or Bob (Dutchie) Lyytinen 757-362-7164. May 20th Dirt Drags @ Slades Park Surry, VA Gates open 9 a.m. Admission $15, kids under 10 not racing are FREE. Free vendor setup - please call 1st. Trophies & Cash-All Classes. Top Fuel at its Best-Pro Gas/ Dirt Bikes. No Colors - No Glass - No Dogs!!! For info call Joe Brookman (804)2213959 or email trufmejo@aol.com. Rain date May 27th June 2nd Back of the Dragon Day Tazwell, VA Back of the Dragon Day, The Awakening will take place in Tazewell and Marion VA. on their main street at the same time on 2 June 2012. Open to the public at 9:00am. Live music, bike show and car show with motorcycle and sport car company displays, with vendors. Each town will have their unique sponsors and vendors. There will be pllenty of food and beverages from local restaurants and food vendors. Its all about the ride, and we have 32 miles of the most challenging black top you will ride. Come and earn your Dragon Master Patch! Make Back of the Dragon your destination on June 2nd. Contact: Tazewell VA. 276-988-2501 tazmgr@taztown.org Marion VA. 276-783-4190 kheath@smyth.net Larry Davidson 276988-5726 backofthedragon@gmail.com Location: Main St. Tazewell VA. 24651 & Marion VA. 24354 June 3rd Richmond Ride for Kids Mechanicsville, VA Richmond Times Dispatch, Times Dispatch Blvd.(off rt 301) Mechanicsville, VA.23116. A police escorted loop ride through Hanover and King William Counties. This is a fund raiser for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Rain or shine event. Coffee and donuts and light lunch provided. Come out, bring your friends, bring your money, meet our stars, kids who have survived a brain tumor (cancer) or are currently undergoing treatment. Listen to their stories and be a part of our effort to raise money to find a cure for this deadly disease. Learn more @ www.rideforkids.org or www.pbtfus. org.or 800-253-6530 Local contact Mark Johnson: coo1breezin@ yahoo.com Richmond Times Dispatch Building, Times Dispatch Blvd. Mechanicsville,VA 23116 June 10th Dirt Drags @ Slades Park Surry, VA Gates open 9 a.m. Admission $15, kids under 10 not racing are FREE. Free vendor setup - please call 1st. Trophies & Cash-All Classes. Top Fuel at its Best-Pro Gas/Dirt Bikes. No Colors - No Glass - No Dogs!!! For info call Joe Brookman (804)221-3959 or email trufmejo@aol.com. Rain date June 17th Jun 21st 23rd Virginia State H.O.G. Rally Williamsburg, VA The 22nd Annual Virginia State H.O.G. Rally returns to Williamsburg, VA. www.vastatehogrally.com
EVENTS
July 15th Dirt Drags @ Slades Park Surry, VA Gates open 9 a.m. Admission $15, kids under 10 not racing are FREE. Free vendor setup - please call 1st. Trophies & Cash-All Classes. Top Fuel at its Best-Pro Gas/Dirt Bikes. No Colors - No Glass - No Dogs!!! For info call Joe Brookman (804)221-3959 or email trufmejo@aol.com. Rain date July 22nd Jul 20th 22nd Carlisle Bike Fest Carlisle, PA Adult Admission: Th.- Sun. $8. Child Admission: 8 and under FREE. Gate Times: Fri. 9am-6pm / Sat 8am6pm /Sun. 9am-3pm. For updates visit www.carlisleevents.com Aug 8th 12th East Coast Motorcycle Rally Little Orleans, Western MD This is the event thats taking the country by storm! Formerly known as The East Coast Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. All the reasons are right. Mountains, Open Country, Good People, Clean Air and the Freedom of the road! The EAST COAST MOTORCYCLE RALLY Apple Mountain, Little Orleans, Western Maryland is the hot spot for motorcyclists to get together for good times, good food, and great entertainment. And the one and only Motorcycle Demolition Derby event!! Now rivaling Bike Week , Myrtle Beach and many other events. Let the Party Begin! For years Motorcyclist have been having to travel half way across the Country to Rally with new folks and hook up with old friends. Now meet em on Apple Mountain at the EAST COAST MOTORCYCLE RALLY ! Come, Camp, Party! Save BIG Reserve Your Advance Tickets NOW! www. eastcoastmotorcyclerally.com Aug 12th Dirt Drags @ Slades Park Surry, VA Gates open 9 a.m. Admission $15, kids under 10 not racing are FREE. Free vendor setup - please call 1st. Trophies & Cash-All Classes. Top Fuel at its Best-Pro Gas/Dirt Bikes. No Colors - No Glass - No Dogs!!! For info call Joe Brookman (804)221-3959 or email trufmejo@aol.com. Rain date August 19th Aug 25th Daveys Ride 6 Dale City, VA Mark your calendars for the 6th Annual Daveys Ride - Aug 25th 2012. We are honored to have chosen an amazing organization called Hope for the Warriors to sponsor this year. Please check out their webpage:http:// www.hopeforthewarriors.org/ This ride is a day of honor & respect for all of our Men & Women who serve Our Country everyday - those here & abroad / those who have sacrificed everything & whom we have lost. Its a day of remembrance & a day to say Thank You. Registration will start @ 9am / small ceremony @ 10:30 am & kickstands up @ 11:00 am. $20.00 donation per bike. 100% proceeds towards Hope for the Warriors. This years ride is being sponsored by The CVAMC, Lords of Loyalty, Post 28 Legion Riders, VFW Post 1503 & The Dale City Moose to name a few. Route is still being created. Location: VFW Post 1503 14631 Minnieville Road, Dale City, VA Sept 16, 2012 Poker Run to benefit the Alzheimers Association Palmyra, VA Ride to Remember Poker Run to benefit the Alzheimers Association of Central and Western Virginia on Sunday, September 16, 2012 to begin and end at Cuppa Joe Coffeehouse on Rte. 15, just south of Palmyra, Virginia. $20 per driver, $10 per passenger and $10.00 for extra poker hand. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. Last bike out at 10:30 a.m. Prize for best poker hand, door prize and 50/50 drawing. Contacts: Barry Boothe, Ph. (434)842-6392, email: boader@hughes.net or Alex and Sue VonDerBecke, Ph. (434)842-2200, Email: sue@inklings-ink.com Sept 16th Dirt Drags @ Slades Park Surry, VA Gates open 9 a.m. Admission $15, kids under 10 not racing are FREE. Free vendor setup - please call 1st. Trophies & Cash-All Classes. Top Fuel at its Best-Pro Gas/Dirt Bikes. No Colors - No Glass - No Dogs!!! For info call Joe Brookman (804)221-3959 or email trufmejo@aol.com. Rain date September 23rd Sept 22nd Riding for a Cause Crozier, VA Poker Run to benefit Special Olympics of Virginia at the Academy for Staff Development. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. - last bike out at 10:00
a.m. $20 per person and you get a poker hand, a door prize ticket and a lunch. Additional poker hands $5. Additional door prize ticket $1. All bike welcome! Academy for Staff Development, 1900 River Road West, Crozier, VA 23039. Sept 27th 30th Outer Banks Bike Fest For a complete schedule of events, visit our website at www. outerbanksbikefest.com. For Vendor or Sponsorship packages contact Shamra at (252)338-8866 or contact us via email at: events@ outerbankshd.com. 100 Miles of Scenic Barrier Islands. Live Bands & Bikini Contests. Bike Shows & Poker Runs. Guided Tours. Tattoo Contest & Beer Belly Contest. Historic Lighthouses. Wright Brothers Memorial. Pirate lore and history. Location: Outer Banks Harley-Davidson, Harbinger, North Carolina Oct 6th 3rd Annual Lupus Poker Run Fredericksburg, VA All welcome!! $10 per person, sign in starts at 10am. All proceeds go to the Lupus Research Institute, best hand wins--door prizes too! Come join us for good times and great friends! Location: Renegade Classics, 316 White Oak rd, Fredericksburg Va 22405 Oct 7th Dirt Drags @ Slades Park Surry, VA Gates open 9 a.m. Admission $15, kids under 10 not racing are FREE. Free vendor setup - please call 1st. Trophies & Cash-All Classes. Top Fuel at its Best-Pro Gas/Dirt Bikes. No Colors - No Glass - No Dogs!!! For info call Joe Brookman (804)221-3959 or email trufmejo@aol.com. Rain date October 14th
Proud To Be AN AMERICAN
American Legion Riders Post 75
When the Riders give their monthly report at the American Legion meeting(s), theres something you might not realize, Heres an example: - This last Saturday (2/11/2012) at 3 in the morning, we were getting out of bed, showering, and dressing in multi-layers of clothes, we met at Post 75, and at 5 a.m. we left on our motorcycles (flags flying) to meet up with others at the K Mart on Mercury Blvd. by Lasalle, we then headed to Langely Air Force Base where we met over 200 soldiers coming home from Afghanistan. We then escorted their busses to Ft. Eustis for their homecoming. After the homecoming we headed home (around noon). When we left at 5 a.m. if was cold as..... but by the time we headed home it had dropped about 10 - 15 degrees and the wind was howling - we made it home shortly before it started snowing. I sometimes think that the our membership thinks that our miles are spent comfortably on warm summer days - but actually we ride in all temps and times of the day. Since becoming a member I have rode with our members in everything from 22 degrees to 104, in the rain and in the sleet, and from leaving at 1 in the morning to getting home after midnight. I am not looking for pity or congrats from anyone, none of us are - we dont do it for that - we get that warm fuzzy feeling in the gut from that occasional beeping of horns and/or a thumbs while up on the highway, a thank you from troops leaving and/or coming home from the battlefield, a handshake from a two star or a hug from a soldiers child for bringing daddy home, and a nod of thanks from a family member at a funeral. This is just part of what the Riders from Post 75 do, and we do it all for our Soldiers, our Veterans, our Community, and for God and Country. Except for being a husband/father and a Veteran - my experience as being an American Legion Rider/Patriot Guard Rider has been the high This is us at the Wreaths Across America - Yorktown, lite of my life, and will be an experience I will always be proud of. Rob
right after we donated $3,400.00 to the Wounded Warriors (Warrior Transit Unit) at Ft. Eustis/Maguire Hospital Polytrama Unit.
OLDEST LIVING MARINE: Alfredo DeSeno

Retired Sergeant Major Alfredo L. DeSerio, 42 years of service to the United States Marine Corps, WW II, Korea and two tours of duty in Vietnam. Alfred was awarded the Citizen of the Year Award by the Upper Darby Marine Corps League Detachment #884 on 1/18/2012. Volunteers, residents and staff at St. Francis Country House call Alfred Sarge. He is a member of the centurion club at age 105. Sarge is friendly, talks with everyone, he can recognize you by your voice, has a good sense of humor and is always smiling. Presenting Alfred with the award were (from left ) Marine Corps League Commandant George Souder, Marty Mack, Ed Ryan, Steve Quinn and John Morris. Photo credit: Photo by Patrick J. Hughes
Get Your Bike Ready For Spring

Now that the warm weather is here to stay, many riders in the northern reaches of the country are faced with getting their motorcycles back in shape for the riding season. If you didnt do much more than park your bike on the side of the garage when the first cold winds blew last fall, youve got a little work ahead of you. Suffice it to say that prepping a bike for winter is usually a lot easier than getting an unprepped bike ready for spring. Thats because several things have been going on over the past four months that could make your life difficult now. Foremost is the fuel system. Gasoline is a mixture of volatile chemicals, and when it sits untreated for several months, parts of the mixture can evaporate, leaving behind a brown gunk called varnish. Varnish can clog the small jets inside a carburetor, leading to sluggish performance, hard starting or even no starting. Youll at least want to drop the float bowls on the carbs, dump out the gas that remains, and clean out any residue with carb cleaner. In addition, you may need to unscrew the jets and clean them, too. Preventing this next year is as easy as squirting a bit of fuel stabilizer into your last tankful before winter. Then run the engine for a few minutes to get treated fuel into the carbs. If your gas tank was low when you parked the bike last year, its possible that condensation has formed in it. Draining all the remaining fuel and replacing it with fresh gas is your best bet. Your battery may well be dead or nearly so. Pull it, add distilled water to any cells that need it, and put it on a trickle charger. You can use a hydrometer to tell when its ready to use. Youll also want to be sure that your tires contain the recommended air pressure, that your brakes work smoothly and have adequate fluid, that your chain is oiled and your air filter is clean. Yes, its a lot to do. But its stuff youd more than likely have to do sometime soon anyway. Consider it getting a jump on your bike maintenance for the year.
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON SEVENTY-TWO REVIVES A LEAN LOOK

Milwaukee, WI - Industry News from Harley-Davidson The Harley-Davidson Seventy-Two motorcycle is a metal flake dream machine, a Sportster on a trip back to the days when the cool kids rode a Sting-Ray and the big boys parked choppers in a row on the curb. Those motorcycles were long and lean; candy-apple color and gleaming chrome shimmering in hazy summer sunlight. From its Hard Candy Big Red Flake paint and ape bars to its narrow whitewall tires, the Seventy-Two is a respectful nod to that era, and to the influence of the custom culture that still percolates today along Whittier Boulevard, the legendary cruising street in East Los Angeles also known as Route 72. A new generation of custom builder is tapping into that era and making a fresh statement, not just in California but in garages across the country, even around the world. In creating the Seventy-Two, we were also inspired by the vibe of the early chopper era, says Frank Savage, Harley-Davidson Manager of Industrial Design. Those bikes were colorful and chromed, but also narrow and stripped down to the essentials. You look at period examples and they are almost as simple as a bicycle. Its a custom style thats very particular to America and that California scene. Metal flake, an iconic design element of the 70s, appeared in everything from dune buggy gel coat to vinyl diner upholstery, and on custom motorcycles. Harley-Davidson brings the sparkle back on the Seventy-Two with Hard Candy Big Red Flake paint. This new finish is created by applying a black base coat, followed by a polyurethane system that carries hexagon-shaped flakes that are more than seven times the diameter of metal flake used in typical production paint. Each flake is coated with a thin aluminum film and then tinted red. Four applications of clear coat, combined with hand sanding, create a smooth finish over the flakes. The final touch to the Hard Candy Big Red Flake paint is a logo on the tank top and pinstripe scallop details on both fenders, says Savage. Each was originally created by hand, and we recreated that art in a decal for production, so they still have the appearance of hand-applied graphics in that they are not exactly perfect. The graphics are then covered with a final clear coat application. A solo seat and side-mounted license plate bracket leave much of the chopped rear fender and more of that paint exposed on the Seventy-Two. The powertrain is finished in Gray powdercoat with chrome covers and a new round air cleaner with a dished cover. A classic Sportster 2.1-gallon peanut fuel tank adds a final period touch to the motorcycle. Key features of the 2012 Harley-Davidson Seventy-Two include:
Air-cooled Evolution 1200cc V-Twin engine with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI), rated at 73 ft. lbs. peak torque at 3500 rpm. Powertrain is finished in Gray powdercoat with Chrome covers. Paint color choices include Hard Candy Big Red Flake with period pinstripe details on fenders and fuel tank, Black Denim, and Big Blue Pearl. Classic 2.1-gallon peanut fuel tank. Dunlop white side wall 21-inch (MH90-21) front and 16-inch (150/80B16) rear tires. Chrome Laced wheels. Ten-inch mini-ape handlebar mounted on a two-inch high riser. Chrome, eight-inch round air cleaner cover with center screw mount. Chopped rear fender exposes rear tire. Side-mounted license plate bracket. Chrome, staggered, shorty dual exhaust with slash-cut mufflers. Solo seat with black textured vinyl cover. Handlebar-mounted speedometer with chrome cup Chrome rear fender struts. Chrome coil-over pre-load adjustable rear shocks. Forward foot controls. Harley-Davidson Motor Company produces heavyweight custom, cruiser and touring motorcycles and offers a complete line of Harley-Davidson motorcycle parts, accessories, riding gear and apparel, and general merchandise. For more information, visit Harley-Davidsons website at www.harley-davidson.com, or see them in person at your local Harley-Davidson dealership.
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By: Travis Blydawg Blythe
The Motorcycle Wave
Ever since I can remember, from the very first time I sat on the back of my fathers motorcycle as a young child, one of my favorite things was waving at the other motorcycles. At first I had no idea why we were waving at random people driving by us. My father always told me we just do and so we just did! The first thing I noticed was that the Harley riders never waved back at us, or rarely waved back I should say. Since at the time we were a Honda family, we were met with waves from every other brand except the Harley. As the years progressed this remained the same everywhere I went. I however wave to everyone, even if they dont wave back, I still throw out my wave. Fast forward to 2002, when I purchased my first Harley. Now I was accepted into the fraternity so to speak. But one thing I have always remained true to myself was that I wave to everyone. It seemed that magically over night, all of the bikes that used to never wave, now did, like my cloak of invisibility had worn off. But I do wave to everyone, my motto is as long as it is on two wheels, then I will say hello. Now I know that some car brands do the wave also like some secret society, yes I am talking to you Mr. Corvette driver and you Ms. BMW and I have heard that even the Jeep drivers do a wave. That makes me chuckle some, because then every car brand should wave at each other or hell, lets just all wave at everyone and be a waving society! No, you cage drivers can not have a wave, you will never be as cool as us no matter how many members only jackets you have or even when you wear your driving gloves which make you look like a dork. We wear gloves for totally different reasons. Sorry to get of topic for a minute there. Back to the biker waveI came across many blogs and articles on this topic recently and I decided early on I was not going to tell you the types of waves or even the wave etiquette but what I dont get are the rules for waving. If you read the above article, the following rules for waving were listed for NOT waving: 1) interstate; unnecessary, 2) in a curve; unnecessary 3) in the rain or at night; unnecessary 4) on a mellow two lane; proper. 5) a highway with little traffic; proper 6) A rally, unnecessary and 7) in traffic, unnecessary. I have a problem with some of these and let me give you my thoughts: 1. Interstate: While I understand we are cruising at this point traveling anywhere from 70-80 MPH, this is actually the easiest wave to pull off a wave is it not? I mean you are just rolling down the road. On many a trip across the country, I find it awesome to wave across the median at fellow road warriors. So I veto this and change it to a PROPER! I further question the divided median. I know this was not mentioned, but why is it okay to not wave just because there is a center divider? I mean you can still see the bike and its rider, it is not like there is a 10-ft wall you cant see over. So I also say PROPER to wave when you have a divided road. 2. Curve: If you read that article then you saw there were a ton of variations of the wave. If you are that scared to take your hand off the grip or handle bar, then use the left handed forward waveor the crotch rocket wave, where you lift your fingers off the grip. I have ridden in many switchback type roads in my time and I have never found it difficult to give a full on wave to some in mid corner or turn. If you know how to ride at all, you can still follow the turn with one hand. I will not ignore my fellow brethren just because we are at 10,000
feet spiraling down the mountain! I veto this and make it PROPER, if you dont wave it is just a little rude. 3. Rain/Night: Well, I really do not see what a little H2O has to do with anything. Most of us if we are riding in the rain are prepared for it so we have our gear on. Unless you get caught in a terenchal downpour and you are in shorts and a t-shirt with no helmet on, then you better wave at your fellow biker. PROPER! Now at night, that is somewhat tricky because you really can not see the other person. I dont ride much at night, but if it is a well lite area, I would wave away if you can. 6. A Rally: while there are usually thousands of bikers everywhere at a rally, this seems to be the most accepted rule of thumb I do come across. Sometimes you would be waving and just keep your arm up if you did. I think that you need to be safe, but you should at least do your best. I dont know about you, but I like being waved at and acknowledged. 7. Traffic: Here I have to say, while yes sometimes you can not take your hand off the clutch, the head nod works just fine and is an acceptable substitute for a wave. The other person can usually see you need that clutch hand, so PROPER in my book, I do it all the time at stop lights and what not. So all in all, as you can see I wave at everyone and yes even though I own a Harley, I still get snubbed by my fellow American motorcycle owners for some of the rules above, but I dont care. Should you encounter me, I will wave and I will always wave to my fellow 2-wheel modern knights. Yes I did the research and from what I could find, the wave started with the knights on horseback when they greeted each other in passing. I wonder if they had rules on waving? (all the smart-ass thoughts I am thinking of writing about horse riding) If you wonder why some people dont wave back at you, here are some top 10 lists I found on both Harley and Goldwing riders, enjoy: Top Ten Reasons Why Harley Riders Dont Wave Back 1. Theyre afraid it will invalidate their factory warranty. 2. Leather and studs make it too hard to raise their arm. 3. They refuse to wave to anyone whose bike is already paid for. 4. They wont let go of handlebars because they might vibrate off. 5. The rushing wind could blow the scabs off their new tattoos. 6. Theyre angry over the second mortgage needed to pay for the new Harley. 7. They just discovered the fine print in their owners manual revealing that The Motor Company is partially owned by rice-burner manufacturers. 8. They cant tell if other riders are actually waving or just reaching up to cover their ears, like everyone else. 9. If they wave back, they risk being impaled on their spiked helmet. 10. Theyre upset that after spending $30,000, they still dont own a bike thats as comfortable as a Goldwing. To be totally fair, let it be noted that sometimes Goldwing riders dont wave back, either. Again, to facilitate a better understanding. Top Ten Reasons Why Goldwing Riders Dont Wave Back 1. They arent sure whether the other rider is waving or making an obscene gesture. 2. They risk getting frostbite if they take their hand off the heated grip. 3. They have arthritis and it is difficult to raise their arm. 4. The reflection from the etched windshield was momentarily blinding. 5. The on-board espresso machine had just finished. 6. They were asleep when other rider waved. 7. They were involved in a three-way conference call with their stock broker and accessories dealer. 8. They were distracted by an oddly shaped blip on their radar screen. 9. They were simultaneously adjusting the air suspension, seat height, programmable CD player, seat temperature and satellite navigation system. 10. They couldnt find the auto wave-back button on their dashboard. Until next time, keep the rubber side down! My name is Travis and I talk to Strangers!
The DeaTh RiDeRs

By Steve Cook I have IPF a lung disease and I will only live for six to eight months best guess from my doctors. The death riders are a group of my friends from all branches of the service, FBI, Police and Medical field. We set-up the rides to honor all of those who have fallen before us . The group looks out for me as we try to make as many rides to memorials as we can to pay our respect to those we have lost. Im very lucky to have friends that take time out of their busy lives to ride with me and look out for me . Im very proud of each of these men. We have a ride planned for 3/15--- 3/19 down south some where warm. The name death riders came from the group their way of dealing with my condition. There are 14 of us that ride together . Thanks again (Doc) as they all call me
from left to right are Eddie, Georgie, Me the old guy, Ed, Lee & Greg, Dan is taking the picture .
We came to know about Steve & the Death Riders when I received an email from Stephen Kingsley, Steves stepson. Heres what Stephen wrote when I asked him who the Death Riders were: What I can tell you is that my stepdad has a lung condition that will eventually kill him (he sees hospice), so he and his friends from the Northern Neck have gone for several Death Rides all across the East Coast. I think they are on Death Ride #7. My stepdad is a fighter! I told my mom yesterday that there will probably be a Death Ride 15 the way that he fights. Thanks Stephen for introducing us to your stepdad & his friends. And thank you Steve for sharing the story behind your incredible group of friends who ride with you. You truly are a fighter - Our thoughts & prayers will be with you through the miles.
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CONGRESS MOVES TO ABOLISH MOTORCYCLE-ONLY CHECKPOINTS Motorcycle-only checkpoints have revved up concern in Congress, and wording was recently inserted into the House highway bill that would bar the U.S. Department of Transportation from providing grants to local or state governments for such discriminatory inspections. The action arose over motorcycle-exclusive roadblocks set up in Georgia and New York under federal safety grants that single out motorcycles from four-wheeled traffic for police to check the bike and rider for proper paperwork, helmet, exhaust and equipment violations. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI), who sponsored H.R. 904 to ban federal funding of motorcycle-only checkpoints, applauded the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for including his bills wording in their Feb. 1st mark-up of the transportation measure, saying; It is encouraging to see that the transportation reauthorization bill will encourage more efficient use of taxpayer dollars and smart motorcycle safety policy. Motorcycle riders are right to be outraged at being singled out for safety inspections, added Rep Tom Petri (R-WI). Nobody is suggesting flagging cars down for unscheduled inspections, and theres no good reason why motorcycles should be treated differently. Its unnecessarily intrusive, and not a smart way to use limited police resources. Section 5007 of H.R. 7, the American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 reads: PROHIBITION ON FUNDS TO CHECK HELMET USAGE OR CREATE CHECKPOINTS FOR A MOTORCYCLE DRIVER OR PASSENGER. The Secretary may not provide a grant or otherwise make available funding to a State, Indian tribe, county, municipality, or other local government to be used for any program to check helmet usage or create checkpoints for a motorcycle driver or passenger. The House bill, which also provides federal funding for state motorcycle safety programs and funds for motorized trails, will now go to the full House floor before going over to the Senate for consideration. The Senate will consider their own version of the highway bill, and a final version will be ironed out in a conference committee. HOUSE COMMITTEE SEEKS FURTHER STUDY OF ETHANOL-BLENDED GAS The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology passed H.R. 3199 by a 19-7 vote on Feb. 7th to require a comprehensive study of the implications of ethanol-blended gasoline. Although the Environmental Protection Agency approved E-15 (15% ethanol fuel) in October 2010 for use in most cars, it is not approved for any motorcycles or ATVs and the hotter-burning formulation can cause premature wear and could void manufacturers warranties. The bill, introduced by committee Vice Chairman Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI), would require the EPA to seek independent scientific analysis on the effects of E15 gasoline on engines. The bill now heads for consideration on the House floor, then if approved will move to the Senate. Earlier, Rep. Sensenbrenner introduced H.R. 748 to prohibit the EPA from authorizing the use of gasoline containing greater than 10% ethanol, which is deemed safe
for use in motorcycles, ATVs, boats, lawnmowers and other small engines. VIRGINIA MAY LEGALIZE TWO-ABREAST RIDING The Virginia General Assembly is considering the repeal of a 40-plus year-old law that makes it against the law for two motorcyclists to ride side-by-side in the same lane. Virginia and Vermont are the only two states in the U.S. with such a law on the books, while 48 other states either dont ban the practice or have specific laws allowing it. Theres no indication those states have more crashes or problems related to two-abreast riding, according to the Virginia Coalition of Motorcyclists. The proposal, sponsored by 26th District Delegate Tony Wilt and 18th District Delegate Michael Webert, sailed through the transportation committee and, overwhelmingly, through the House. The law is an old one, possibly sparked by the menacing image of motorcycle gangs of the 60s. But since the law was passed over four decades ago, motorcycle registrations have shot up and charitable motorcyclists now ride in large groups for fund-raisers or to raise awareness, when riding two-deep is common. Twothirds of multi-vehicle motorcycle crashes are caused by people in cars who dont see the riders. Two abreast may enhance visibility. And since motorcycles generally have one headlight, riding together can help illuminate dark roads. INDIANA LAWMAKERS MAY ALLOW SUNDAY MOTORCYCLE SALES After four years of trying, State Senator Ed Charbonneau (R-Valparaiso) recently won committee approval for legislation allowing the sale of motorcycles on Sundays. The Senate Commerce and Economic Development Committee voted 7-0 to forward Senate Bill 192 to the full Senate. Sen. Charbonneau says motorcycle sales have increased in New Jersey and Pennsylvania after those states passed laws allowing motorcycle sales on the Sabbath. The legislation distinguishes motorcycle sales from motor vehicle sales which would remain prohibited on Sundays. Thirteen states dont allow cars to be sold on Sunday, including Indiana. Charbonneau said many motorcycle dealerships are already open Sundays, selling merchandise or servicing motorcycles, and they should be able to sell motorcycles too. FLORIDA SEEKS STIFFER PENALTIES FOR NEGLIGENT DRIVERS ABATE Florida members from around the state were out in full force at the state capitol on Monday, Feb. 13th asking lawmakers for safer roads and to support legislation for stricter penalties for drivers who kill bikers on the road. Kill a motorcyclist they get an $82 fine, thats all they get; failure to yield. You do that in a car, hit somebody else in a car, you get vehicular manslaughter, said James Doc Reichenbach, ABATE President. Reichenbach, who also serves as Chairman of the Board for the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), testified on behalf of ABATEs Stiffer Penalties Bill, S.B. 1754, which passed the Senate Transportation Committee on Jan. 27th by a
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vote of 7-0, and now goes to the Senate Criminal Justice Committee. During the rally in Tallahassee, the names of bikers killed in wrecks last year were read aloud. Fifty-six bell chimes were sounded; one for each lost life. The bikers spent the rest of the day talking to lawmakers, then headed home hoping when they return next year, there are fewer bells to ring and fewer bikers lost. MYRTLE BEACH RALLY DATE CONFUSION PROMPTS ABATE BOYCOTT Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson has moved the dates of its official spring rally into late May, effectively adding 10 more days of Harley-related events on the Grand Strand and sparking confusion among bikers, businesses and rally promoters over when the rally will take place. They just dont seem to want to play by whatever rules we set, said Councilman Gary Loftus in calling on council members to revoke all May vendor permits for biker events. They keep wanting to push and push and push well theyve just pushed too hard this time. Horry County (S.C.) ABATE has decided to stage a boycott, not of the spring bike rally, but of the local Harley dealerships involved in rescheduling the Cruisin the Coast rally to May 18-28, carrying it over into Memorial Weekend when sportbikers traditionally begin arriving for Atlantic Beach Bike Fest aka Black Bike Week. The dust just got settled with Horry County, and now this has upset the county council all over again, said Gary Balcom, ABATE chapter coordinator, recalling that in 2008 Myrtle Beach passed a litany of laws aimed at ending the rallies altogether, including a citywide helmet law that was later ruled unconstitutional. Its a bad idea and was not discussed with anyone else, said Balcom. But there are other concerns, too, Balcom said. The large crowd would overwhelm local law enforcement resources, he wrote in an ABATE statement. The last thing we want to see is any event getting out of hand, Balcom wrote. The statement calls the date change a slap in the face to the county council and encourages bikers to boycott the two dealerships in Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach and we hope that the biker community as a whole will come together with us on this boycott until such time as they retract their plan of overlapping dates. losing 10,905 units from the 2010 tally of 80,962. Combined with the ATV market, which continued a downward sales trend, more than 45K OHV unit sales were lost on the year. The 2011 total 440K annual motorcycle sales mark shows stabilizing of a market that crashed following the economic crisis in late 2008. Total motorcycle unit sales topped 1.1 million in 2008 (the sixth consecutive year sales had topped the million unit mark), but plummeted 40.8% in 2009, followed by a further 15.8% decline in 2010. WORLD-FIRST STUDY ON CAUSE OF SERIOUS MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS A world-first study will examine the cause of serious motorbike crashes. Motorcyclists will be part of a $1.3 million Australian study aimed at slashing the number of motorcycle accidents. The ground-breaking inquiry will compare the experiences of riders injured in crashes at specific sites with riders who have travelled through the same site safely. More than 1100 riders - half of whom have survived crashes - will be recruited over the next 18 months. The research is being funded by the State Government and headed by the Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC). Experts, five of whom are motorcyclists themselves, will analyze factors such as speed, experience and the physical environment in accidents. Transport Minister Terry Mulder described the new research as one of the most comprehensive motorbike studies attempted globally. By comparing the two groups, we hope to learn not only what went wrong for those involved in crashes, but also what went right for those who negotiated a particular crash site safely, Mulder said. Experienced and active riders have contributed to the questionnaire design to ensure relevance and improve study outcomes. Results are expected towards the end of 2013.
WEIRD NEWS: HELMETED BRIT BIKER REFUSED SERVICE Motorcyclists in England are being victimized by gas stations that enforce a Remove Helmets rule, as evidenced by an incident in Coventry when staff refused to serve a rider even though his full-face visor was up. Barry Hadley, 63, told the Coventry Telegraph: I stood there for a MOTORCYCLE SALES HOLD STEADY FOR 2011 couple of minutes and thought there was something wrong The 2011 motorcycle sales estimates from the Motorwith the pump. Then a message came over the loudspeaker cycle Industry Council are in, with annual unit sales holdsaying I had to remove my helmet, even though I always ing steady at 440,000. The good news: motorcycle sales flip up the front. Why should I be classed as a thief because havent declined from 2010. The bad news: they havent others are thieves? The manager said it was company gone up either. The MIC reports 440,899 total motorcycle policy, and in a letter to Hadley the station said: Legally sales for 2011, up 0.3% from 2010s unit tally. The motorwe are required to be able to validate the minimum age for cycle market shows gains and losses within the various dispensing fuel and this can not be assessed adequately if segments, reports www.motorcycle-usa.com, noting that the riders keep their helmets on. largest sector, on-highway motorcycles, recorded a 1.8% increase over last year at 312,124 units. The boom and QUOTABLE QUOTE: He who has a why can endure any bust scooter market benefited with an 11.8% gain at 31,850 how. - Friedrich Nietzsche, German philosopher units. The biggest winner, however, was the dual seg(1844-1900) ment which jumped 14.2% for the year, gaining 3337 units. Off-Highway motorcycle sales dropped 13.5% on the year,
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ABATE of Virginia welcomes all riders to join in the fight to protect your rights. No matter what you ride, we want YOU! For more information contact Sharon Keaton at 540-937-3924 or CulpeperSharon@ Gmail.com. Stay on top of the latest ABATE news and events by visiting www.ABATEofVA.com. ABATE Coalfield Riders Chapter ( Grundy , VA ) meets 7PM every 2nd Saturday at Caleb & Melissa's garage, Deel Fork, Grundy , VA 24614-9600 . Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Steve Stacy at 276-935-2484 or SStacy@eqt.com ABATE Culpeper Chapter ( Culpeper , VA ) meets 7PM every 2nd Thursday at Hazel River Pub, 105 E Davis St, Culpeper , VA 22701. Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Tim Dalman at 540-219-6366 or TimDalman@comcast.net ABATE 1st Capitol Chapter meets the 1st Sunday of every month at the Williamsburg Moose Lodge (5429 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188) NOT at Beachcombers in Yorktown. ABATE Iron Horse Cavalry (Lynchburg, Va.) meets 7pm every 1st Tuesday at Big Licks 4001 Murray Pl. Lynchburg , Va. 24501 Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Stan at 434-525-1074 or ssdbryant@netzero.com ABATE Lonesome Pine Chapter (Wise, VA) meets 6:30PM every 1st Tuesday at Mosby's Restaurant, 205 Ridgeview Rd, Wise , VA 24293. Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Shag Mead at 276-565-4541 or ShageDawg@hotmail.com ABATE Mason-Dixon Chapter ( Fairfax , VA ) meets 8PM every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at John's Place, 11104 Lee Hwy, Fairfax , VA 22030-5005. Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Bob Seoane at 703-206-0571or NightTommy2@yahoo.com ABATE Olde Dominion Chapter ( Falls Church , VA ) meets 8PM every 1st Monday at JVs Restaurant, 6666 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church , VA 22042-2145. Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Tank Fortner at 703-309-7197 or KeviRF80@aol.com ABATE River City Chapter ( Richmond , VA ) 'No meetings, just action!' For more information contact Steve Skeens at 804-389-8293 or HawgSke@msn.com ABATE Virginia Cruisers Chapter ( Hampton , VA ) meets 1PM every 1st Sunday at Mugzy's Grill, 1312 E. Pembroke Ave, Hampton, VA. Everyone welcome. For more information contact Pete Bulgart at 757-870-1517 or John at abateregion3@yahoo.com. AMBASSADORS FOR JESUS CHRIST MOTORCYCLE MINISTRY (Virginia Chapter) Do you have a love for the lost and a passion for motorcycles? Then the Ambassadors for JESUS CHRIST may be for you. We meet the 4th Saturday of each month (except Nov and Dec) at the Major Hillard Library 824 Old George Washington Hwy N Chesapeake Va at 10am-12pm. For more information contact: Sean Bronx 757-338-1974, or Eric Holyman 757-237-6018, or www. ambassadorsecmm.org Beacons/Christian Motorcycle Association - Meetings: 2nd Monday of each month, Piccadilly Cafeteria, Military Hwy, 6-8 PM. Monthly ride: 4th Saturday each month, depart from Hardees, 6075 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach. Check our website for ride times and more information: http:// cmaner5.org/VA/BEACONSOFTIDEWATER or contact President Lenny Stowell at (757) 420-4411 or lenand2girls@verizon.net Brothers In Arms MC The Brothers In Arms MC was formed to support the members of our armed forces, past and present, create a camaraderie between like-minded men and women from those services, share in our love of motorcycling and support veteran charities and causes. The Yorktown Chapter usually meets on the third Sunday of the month at various locations in the Yorktown area. The Brothers In Arms MC is a neutral, non-territorial club. For more information about the club and contact links, visit the chapter web site at www.biamc-yorktown.com. Christian Motorcyclist Association Northern Virginia Chapter 348 www.nvcrcma.com NVCR meets 3rd Sat each month @ Old Country Buffet in Manassas @ 9:00 am, President Rick Saunders, nvcrmail@msn.com Richmond, Va. 23230. Mike Walton, President (804) 514-9123 meetings come out and ride with us anyway. Its not about the meetings. For more information on meetings or rides please contact our chapter president, Mark Johnson, at president@star440.org or go the www.star440.org Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association. Our membership is comprised of Full Members (those with verified combat service) and Supporter Members ( those who have non-combat military service, and have a sincere dedication to helping veterans ). Many members continue to serve in our Armed Forces, with several serving in combat areas now. Virginia Chapter 27-1, Hampton Roads, Va. and Virginia Chapter 27-2, Quanitco, Va., Both chapters meet monthly. For informataion to join contact Ed Amerbadas Lonecke Jr., Commander Southern Virginia 27-1, at elonecke@cox.net or Graig Spanky Benson, Commander Northern Virginia 27-2, at f18spanky@cox.net Our Virginia website can be accessed through our National Website: http://combatvet.org/ Moose Riders District 8 Meetings 1st Monday of Month. Contact Bubba @ 804-691-7671. Email: kimandbubba1@verizon.net or Jeff @ 804-892-3346 Email: hawgdawgrose@wmconnect.com Road Wench East Coast Womens Motorcycle Club in Northern Virginia Website: http://roadwenchmc.com/ Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100000803818092 TAMA Tidewater Albemarle Motorcycle Association. ALL clubs or any organization that hosts rides/events are welcome to attend. Come out & meet some good people from all around the area. Were all working together so that each one our rides/events can be scheduled not to conflict with others & then we can all have a successful turnout. Our meetings are held @ 7pm on the 3rd Thursday of every month (except December). Beginning January 20th, 2011, meetings will be held at Mary Jaynes Lazy Horse, 565 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake, VA23322. The Sons of God Motorcycle Club Ministry made up of Christian Bikers who share a vision of spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ with other bikers. We hold bible study every Monday evening. For more information call TJ (757) 819-3362, Thing (757) 621-4891 or Grape Ape (757) 831-1294. or visit our website at www.sonsofgodmc.org The Widows Sons is an International Masonic Motorcycle Association comprised of Master Masons. The purpose of the Widows Sons is to aid and assist widows and orphans of Master Masons. If you are a Master Mason who rides a 500cc or larger motorcycle and have a desire to help us serve our purpose please contact us about membership. We meet the third Saturday of every month at 7 p.m. at 82 Gatsby Lane Topping Va. 23169. Contact Steve at 804-776-7290. Or email us at stephen.hicks45@ gmail.com. V-Twin Cruisers Motorcycle Club - Tidewater Chapter We are a family oriented, non-territorial motorcycle club that loves to ride. Our club supports our first responders and the military, welcoming all bikes and all riders. There are no mandatory rides, meetings, or prospecting. We are looking for new members to expand our family. If you are interested in riding and charity work, we might be the club for you. Contact us at: freebird@v-twincruisers.org or vtwincruisersmc.tidewater@hotmail.com VA Sons Of Liberty Riders American Patriots Defending the Constitution www.sonsoflibertyriders.com Veterans First, Inc. Chapter 1 Richmond, VA- Non-profit org. whose mission is to assist our homeless veterans back into the mainstream of daily living. Meetings are held every 2nd Sunday of the month at 12:00 pm, Lakeside Moose Lodge, 1207 Hilliard Road, Richmond, VA 804 -321-2905 www. veteransfirstinc.org Virginia Freedom Riders - Riders Against Constitutional Erosion (VFR-R.A.C.E.) exists as a grassroots State Motorcycle Rights Organization (SMRO) dedicated to protecting and restoring motorcyclists personal freedoms, liberties and individual rights. email: membership@vfr-race.com. Website:vfr-race.com Warriors of Christ Motorcycle Ministry. 4218 Old Hundred Rd. Chester, VA. 23831. Pastor Ron Walton Phone (804) 335-5025. Meets every Sunday @6pm and Tuesday @7pm. Visit us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/warriors of christ
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Tech Tips
Having Your Cake and Eating it Too.
Last month we tackled the myth of back-pressure in the exhaust, and some will take this as a direct assault. In a manner of speaking, it is. It is a direct assault on lack of knowledge. Kicking ignorance (the lack of knowledge) to the curb. An informed customer is a pleasure to work with. An ignorant customer takes time to inform and educate. It is the main reason of this column to inform you, and educate you on technical matters. This month we take on another fallacy regarding performance tuning. You may have been told that when it comes to performance tuning and mapping, you cannot have best output, and still get good mileage. What a steaming pile of bovine manure. With todays use of electronic engine management, we can give the engine what it wants for best output at all engine speeds and loads. Best output can be broad torque, crisp response, good peak horsepower, smooth operation, and good fuel consumption. All it takes to get all of this is a bit of hard work, some education, and a bit of experience. And with more and more options for mapping the engine management directly in the ECU, this is becoming better and better. Unfortunately in todays world, everyone is more concerned with peak power than with the part of the engines operating range where we operate most - part throttle and lower engine speeds. We all want to see high peak torque and horsepower numbers, and this means most want to compare graphs from wide open throttle (WOT) runs on a dyno. When, in fact, they should be more concerned with the results at part throttle or when transitioning from cruising to grabbing a fist full of the right grip. In fact, it is much too common for many tuning shops to download a map or fuel table into the ECU or a piggy-back controller and perform before and after runs on the dyno at full throttle that produce pretty graphs. They then call this tuned and separate your hard-earned cash from your wallet. In many cases, this actually operates worse than stock at part throttle - where you spend most of your riding time. The answer is for you to become informed, and ask questions of those performing any tuning, mapping, or performance work. A few dyno runs, and quick changes to only part of a single table are not going to fully map an engine for best output throughout its operating range. To fully map fueling, ignition timing, acceleration compensation, etc. takes hours of work in the dyno cell. This is what you are paying for - make sure you get it. What many riders do not understand is that cruising fuel consumption happens at low engine speeds and loads. It takes a given amount of torque to hold a bike at a given speed on the road. Maintaining this speed up and down
hills, in higher head winds, or with a large windscreen in place, requires a bit more load on the engine, and a bit more torque produced by it. But this is far from what is required when you rotate the right grip to pass. As a result, the difference in fueling between best torque and best fuel consumption, at these loads and speeds can be a good bit of fuel, and little difference in torque. In fact, as long as the acceleration compensation and ignition advance is correct, you can run just above the limit of lean-misfire at cruise, and still have crisp response when you go to pass or accelerate. ALL this requires is mapping the cruise region correctly for its usage. And then making sure the engine receives the appropriate amount of additional fuel and ignition lead for acceleration. Also, it is fully normal for a bike to get poor fuel consumption when the cruise region is mapped excessively lean. This causes you to be forced to use more throttle opening (to produce the required torque for a given speed) than would be the case if the engine was given what it wants at cruise. This additional throttle opening can mean more fuel is used to maintain a give speed, than if the throttle opening and intake velocities were lower. This is especially true if the ignition mapping and manifold air pressure mapping is altered for best fuel consumption, rather than best emissions, as is the case with stock calibrations. Now, if we have added higher flowing exhaust and intake systems, at loads and engine speeds higher than cruise conditions, we should fully expect to have reduced mileage - especially when accelerating hard. However, we should still get good fuel consumption at cruise if we can control our right wrist. Basically, when mapped correctly, we can have our cake (improved operation and performance), and eat it too (get good fuel economy). It is your choice in tuning solution, and the individual performing the mapping, that determines the results. Knowledge is a weapon, use it well. It is particularly useful at cutting through bovine manure. Now back into the dyno cell I crawl. The beginning of the month means I need to check the calibration of the torque cell, weather stations, and gas analyzer. No rest for the wicked. By Wayne Tripp POWER-TRIPP Performance, Inc. Motorcycle Performance and Tuning Phone: 205.663.4304 Fax: 205.663.4149 103 8th Ave. NW Alabaster, AL, USA 35007 www.power-tripp.com
Compared to the last two years, we have had a pretty mild winter where the temperatures have been well above average many times, and the snow has been much less frequent. Even so, I am looking forward to the official arrival of spring on March 20. Its always nice when the warm weather rolls in and you begin to see the leaves returning, flowers blooming, and hear the familiar rumble of Harleys on the open road as the official start to riding season arrives. Of course there is plenty to do as you begin venturing out on two wheels. If your bike has been put away for most of the winter, then you need to give it a good once over to make sure that everything is in riding condition. You probably need to give it a good cleaning too, but cleaning the bike is the one kind of spring-cleaning that we all love to do. Still, there is a lot to do, and if you look at your calendar, you will soon see that the spring and summer months will be filling up with rides, bike shows, rallies, and, unfortunately, all the day-to-day responsibilities of life. Im not sure how it happened, but I have discovered that my schedule is already full. This has been a busy, and somewhat hectic, winter, made worse by my mom passing away three days before Christmas. So in addition to everything else that I have to do, I am also busy trying to settle her estate. Even though the real riding season has not yet arrived, there are times that I want to throw my hands in the air and say I just dont have time for it all. Thats when I need to rely on God. Instead of trying to do everything all at once and on my own, I need to lean on Him to help guide me through this. By relying only on my own efforts I will succeed only in cluttering my life, exhausting my spirit, and burdening my heart. Psalm 51:10 says Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me. Our natural instinct is to rely on ourselves rather than on God. Thats always a mistake. By relying on God we can find the energy to move forward and focus on the things that really matter, while letting everything else take a back seat. Join with God at the start of your journey this spring and you wont have to worry about trying to chase Him down when you venture off track later. No matter how long the ride, it always begins with the first mile. That is true with everything that we start out to do. We must always begin with the first step. Make that first step a real relationship and reliance on God and see what a difference it will make. And while you are out on the highways and byways this year, instead of worrying about the destination, take time to enjoy every moment of this ride to the fullest. God has made it possible for you to know Him and experience amazing changes in your life. Set your eyes upon him and discover just how amazing the ride will become. Always and All Ways in Christ Rick Preacher Saunders <*)))><
PREACHER RICK
Preacher Rick is an ordained minister serving as Pastoral Counselor and staff member at First Baptist Church of Woodbridge, VA. He is a past president and current chaplain of the Northern VA Christian Riders, chapter 348 of the Christian Motorcyclists Association, and has served as a chaplain for Truckers Christian Chapel Ministries. He is a graduate of Andersonville Theological Seminary and the Institute of Theology and Christian Therapy, and is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors and American Association of Christian Therapists. He lives in Dale City, VA with his wife Teresa and they ride a 1998 95th Anniversary Road King Classic. He works full-time as a Computer Operations Supervisor for Inova Health System.
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A dad buys the newest, coolest high-tech item; a detector Robot that slaps people when they lie. He decides to test it at dinner. Son, where were you today? The son says at school, as always. Robot slaps the son! Ok, I watched a DVD at my friends house! What DVD? asks the Dad. Toy story, the son replies. Robot slaps the son again! O.K., it was a porn movie cries the son. What!? When I was your age I didnt know what porn was says the dad. Robot turns and slaps the dad! Mom throws back her head and laughs, HaHaHa! Hes certainly your son. Robot rotates and slaps the mom. The young man lowers his window. Uh, yes, Officer? The cop says: What are you doing? The young man says: Well, Officer, Im reading a magazine. Pointing towards the young woman in the back seat the cop says: And her, what is she doing? The young man shrugs: Sir, I believe shes filing her fingernails. Now, the cop is totally confused. A young couple, alone, in a car, at night in a lovers lane and nothing illegal or obscene is happening! The cop asks: Whats your age, young man? The young man says: Im 22, sir. The cop asks: And whats her age? The young man looks at his watch and replies: Shell be 18 in exactly 7 minutes.
Due to a power outage, only one paramedic responded to the call. The house was very dark so the paramedic asked Kathleen, a 3-yr old girl, to hold a flashlight high over her mommy so he could see while he helped deliver the baby. Very diligently, Kathleen did as she was asked. Heidi pushed and pushed and after a little while, Connor was born. The paramedic lifted him by his little feet and spanked him on his bottom. Connor began to cry. The paramedic then thanked Kathleen for her help and asked the wideeyed 3-yr old what she thought about what she had just witnessed. Kathleen quickly responded, He shouldnt have crawled in there in the first place.....smack his ass again!
There was a man who had worked all of his life, had saved all of his money, and was a real miser when it came to his money. Just before he died, he said to his wife, When I die, I want you to take all my money and put it in the casket with me. I want to take my money to the afterlife with me. And so he got his wife to promise him with all of her heart that when he died she would put all of the money in the casket with him. Well, he died. He was stretched out in the casket, his wife was sitting there in black, and her friend was A husband was not home at his usual hour, and the wife sitting next to her. When they finished the ceremony, just was fuming, as the clock ticked later and later. Finally, before the undertakers got ready to close the casket, the about 3:00 AM she heard a noise at the front door, and as she stood at the top of the stairs, there was her husband, wife said, Wait just a minute! She had a box with her, she drunk as a skunk, trying to navigate the stairs. Do you came over with the box and put it in the casket. Then the realize what time it is? she asked. He answered, Dont get undertakers locked the casket down and they rolled it away. excited. Im late because I bought something for the house. So her friend said, Girl, I know you werent fool enough to Immediately her attitude changed, and as she ran down the put all that money in there with your husband. The loyal stairs to meet him halfway, she asked, What did you buy for the house, dear? His answer was, A round of drinks!. wife replied Listen, Im a Christian, I cant go back on my word. I promised him that I was going to put that money in She gave him a slight push backwards. Oops! that casket with him. You mean to tell me you put that A cop walks into an Irish Pub and asks this half-stewed old money in the casket with him!!!!? I sure did, said the wife. timer, Sir, is this a picture of your wife. Aye, that be my I got it all together, put it in to my account and wrote him a lassy. Sir, it looks like shes been in an accident. Aye now, check. If he can cash it, he can spend it. her face can scare a clown at the circus, but she makes a mean corn-beef hash.
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Ladder Trellis: Great idea till you need the ladder. I think Mrs. Bubba was messin in the garage again, Bubbas goin to be mad!
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Grilled Cheese: Yep that is how you make a grilled cheese sandwich, you turn the toaster on its side. OK fess up how many are thinking of trying this one out?
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While watching a recent episode of The Chew on ABC, Chef Michael Symon taught us all how to virtually corn dog anything! How cool is that? CORN DOGGIN IT BATTER Perfect for corn doggin anything on a stick! Shrimp, hot dogs, whole mushrooms, skewers of steak or chicken, kielbasa......you name it, you can corn dog it. 1 Cup of All Purpose Flour 1 Cup of Corn Meal 2 Tbls. Sugar 1 Egg - lightly beaten 1/2 tsp. Baking Powder 1 Cup of Half & Half (Michael uses Whole Milk) Salt & Pepper to Taste (Michael suggests Kosher salt) Preheat vegetable oil to 365 degrees Fill a large skillet 3/4 full Add whatever youre corn doggin and dredge thrui beaten mix and when oil reaches desired temp. Watch as dough gets all puffy and golden brown. Remove to drain on paper towels. CHIPOTLE MAYO AS DIPPING SAUCE 1 Cup Mayonnaise Juice & Zest of 1/2 Lime 3 Tbls. Pureed Chipotle In Adobo Sauce (in grocer aisle in Spice or Mexican aisle) 2 Tbls. Chives; finely chopped On that same episode of The Chew, Carla Hall showed us how to blacken just about anything we wanted. Love the versatility of these recipes on this episode. Use on poultry, fish or meat. Im going with BLACKENED PORK CHOPS 6 Large & Thick Center-Cut Pork Chops; Bone In Blackening Mix: 3 Tbls. Smoked Paprika 3 Tbls. Sweet Paprika 2 Tbls. Cayenne Pepper 1 Tbl. Onion Powder 1 Tbl. Garlic Powder 1 tsp. Dried Oregano
1 tsp. Dried Thyme 1 tsp. Salt 1 Stick of Melted Butter Place a cast iron skillet on medium-high and just let it get smokin hot. Do not add any oil, butter or anything to the skillet. Just dry. Combine all dry ingredients in an oval glass casserole bowl. Add melted butter and stir well to combine. Add one chop at a time and make sure each side is coated well. Place chops in screamin hot skillet (if cooking chicken, place skin side down first) and turn your vent on high and just let it smoke up the joint and get good and blackened on each side. Just move iron skillet directly from stove to oven and let go about 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Damn.....this is eatin. KING KONG CINNAMON BUNS Same episode of The Chew, Daphne Oz shows us how to make Cinnamon Buns that literally are the size of 2 Grands style ones put together! Betcha cant eat more than one! Line a baking sheet with parchment paper 1 Tbl. Cinnamon 1-1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract 2 Sticks of Butter (room temp) 1 Cup Granulated Sugar 2 Tub of Cream Cheese; softened 1 Cup of Chopped Pecans; toasted You need to get 2 buns out of 1 sheet of pastry dough, so go according to how many sheets per box as to how many Monster Buns you want to make. Mix all ingredients above together Roll out 1 piece of puff pastry onto a floured counter top to 1/2 thickness. Spread a generous amount of mixture on the entire pastry sheet. Roll pastry up into a log. Refrigerate for 30 mins. and then cut log in half. Repeat this until you have as many Monster Buns as you want. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Put your buns in. While theyre baking; in a sauce pan over medium heat, combine the remaining butter mixture and tub of cream cheese until combined. Take off heat as soon as you see mixing as it will start to break up quick. Generously frost semi-hot buns (too hot & will just run off) sprinkle with toasted pecans and grab a big glass of milk! Oh, baby...come to MaMa Thunder!
BIKER FRIENDLY DIRECTORY

Its important for you to know who your friends are out there when you hit the road! Welcome to our Biker Friendly Directory. The following is a list of establishments throughout the MidAtlantic that want you to know that theyre here for YOU. Whether its a bike dealer, service shop, restaurant, bar or any other type of business that welcomes our biking community through their doors, you can count on our family of friends to always welcome you in. ALL of our regular advertisers can be found, in bold, throughout this listing. All of our friends listed are Biker Friendly & most of them ride too, so they know exactly what you want & need. The staff here at Thunder Roads greatly appreciates of all of our advertisers continuous support each month - they are the sole financial supporters of this magazine. WE WOULD NOT EXIST WITHOUT THEM! So please give them the support that they truly deserve for being with us & drop by to see them for a visit. Let them know that you saw them here in Thunder Roads. If you know of a business that would like to join our Thunder Roads family of Biker Friendly Places, please give us a call (757) 831-2264 or email kelly@thunderroadsvirginia.com Where Theres Bikes.Theres Going To Be Thunder - THUNDER ROADS * Pick up your FREE copy of Thunder
Thunder Roads Is Brought To You Each Month By The Following Biker Friendly Businesses Hampton Roads ABW Designs * LEGAL SERVICES Harley-Davidson* Andrew Walker 6450 George Washington 340 East Broadway Ave Epstein, Sandler & Flora P.C.* Memorial Hwy Hopewell, VA 23860 Yorktown, VA 295 Bendix Rd., Suite 210 (804) 452-0088 (757) 872-7223 Virginia Beach, VA 23452 awalker@abwdesigns.us www.hrhd.com (757) 627.8900 www.abwdesigns.us Mincz Tire Service www.epsteinsandlerandflorapcva.com 2 locations Adams Automotive 1724 Altamont Ave. Service & Repair Tom McGraths Richmond, VA 23230 8435 Hopkins Rd Motorcycle Law Group* (804) 353-1618 Richmond, VA 23237 The Firm That Rides & (804) 271-2279 Dedicated to protecting 10921 Trade Road the rights of injured Richmond, VA 23236 Big Daddyz Cycles * motorcyclists (804) 794-5224 2810 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. 1-800-321-8968 Hayes, VA 23072 www.motorcyclelawgroup.com Oceana Cycles (In Gloucester County) Office Locations: 609 Jack Rabbit Road (4 miles over the Coleman) Virginia - Richmond, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 804-642-3436 Newport News, Roanoke (757) 437-0014 fax# 804-642-1461 South Carolina - Cayce, www.oceanacycles.com bigdaddyzcycles@verizon.net Roads at these locations Surfside Beach www.bigdaddyzcycles.com
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BIKER FRIENDLY DIRECTORY

Harley-Haven* 1920 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach, VA (757) 425-2458 www.hrhd.com Tidewater Motorcycles, Inc.* 4324 Godwin Blvd Suffolk, VA 23434 (757) 255-4200 www.tidewatermotorcycles.net WTF Leather Crafter * Seats, Sewing, Patches, Leather work 612 Nevan Rd, Suite 108 Hilltop Virginia Beach, VA (757) 439-2813 Clutch Bar & Grill* 1485 General Booth Blvd (Behind Hooters) Virginia Beach, VA 23452 (757) 491-2229 www.clutchbarandgrill.com email: info@clutchbarandgrill.com
Damon & Company Sports Bar & Grill * 7104 George Washington Mem. Hwy, Rt 17 North Gloucester, VA (804) 693-7218 www.damonsbar.com
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TOWING Peaco Towing Inc.* 6906 School Ave. Richmond, Va 23228 804-262-1001 BIKER CHURCHES Liberty Biker Church 17011 Courthouse Hwy Isle of Wight County, VA Services every Sunday: hang around @10am; service @ 11am Blessing of the Bikes 1st Sunday of each month Rushing Wind Ministry 29025 Three Notch Rd. Mechanicsville, MD 20659 Gordon Bacon, Preacher (240) 577-0605
Goochland Restaurant * 2966 River Rd West Goochland, VA 23063 (804) 556-9990

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Steel Horse Bar and Grill * 1920 W. Hundred Rd. (1/2 mile east of I-95 on Rt. 10) Chester, VA 23836 (804) 706-6600 www.steelhorseva.com
LIMOSINE SERVICES
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This 1903 Indian, recently uncovered in a western Maryland garage, is one of the oldest motorcycles in existence anywhere in the world.
BY GARY WESTPHALEN PHOTOS BY MOE VETTER

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What a treasure! trumpets George Yarocki, author of the book Early Indian History. Very exciting news, indeed! Categorically speaking, its a pretty rare bike, says Dale Walksler, founder of the Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. Its very possible that it is the oldest surviving, unrestored Indian, says Indian motorcycle aficionado Steve Rinker of Romney, West Virginia, whose collection was the cover story of the Thunder Roads West Virginia February 2011 issue. The motorcycle these three knowledgeable guys are talking about is this 1903 Indian, which was recently found residing in a western Maryland garage. This machine has traveled through time to us from the very dawn of the motorcycle age. There arent but a handful of older motorcycles on the planet. To understand the place this bike holds
The trusses mounted in front of the standard fork are a retrofit for added strength and suggest that this machine saw action on the racetracks of the day.
The lever on the right side of the neck is the compression release, allowing the motor to be started with reduced compression. The lever mounted through the frame tube is the throttle. The piece with wires protruding from it is the top-end mount for a tube that holds dry cell batteries which provided spark for the engine.
in history, we have to travel back to the late 1800s. Bicycle racing, first on dirt ovals and later on wooden tracks called velodromes, was the big spectator sport of the day. Competition between the men who raced their bikes was fierce, and George Hendee was the best. He was Americas first national cycling champion, and won 302 out of 309 races he entered. Hendee retired from racing in 1892, and moved into the manufacture of bicycles. By 1898 the Hendee Manufacturing Company of Springfield, Massachusetts, was producing bicycles with the Indian brand name, and he was sponsoring numerous riders and race events throughout New England. Carl Oscar Hedstrm, whose family had emigrated from Sweden to the United States when he was a boy, was also fascinated by bicycles, but in a different way. Though he loved bicycling around the streets of New York City, the
mechanics of these machines was his interest, and he began designing and building bicycles that were ever lighter and faster. About this same time, a curious machine was developed to improve the bicycle racing experience. Called a pacer, the machine was essentially a tandem bicycle that had an engine mounted on it. Pacers were used on the track to help gather up the field of competing bicycles in order to get a clean start to the race. During the race, the pacer also ran out ahead of the bicycles, allowing for greater speeds as they drafted behind it. Pacers had a reputation of being unreliable, so Hedstrm applied his engineering expertise and designed a muchimproved pacer. When George Hendee saw Hedstrms pacer at a bicycle race in Madison Square Garden in 1900, he asked
Carl Oscar Hedstrm poses with the first Indian Motocycle.
the young engineer to come to work for him in Springfield, with the goal of developing a motorized bicycle that could be massproduced. They built a prototype and demonstrated the first Indian Motocycle (the r wouldnt be added until some years later) to the public in May of 1901. Factory records show that there were three prototypes built in 1901 and one was taken apart, and the parts used in another motorcycle, says George Yarocki. Which motorcycle, is not known and the parts could have been used in one, or both, of the remaining 1901 prototypes. Yarocki has been following a lead based on a 1922 photograph in a newspaper that shows a man riding what may well have been one of those prototypes, but has yet to succeed. That would probably be the most valuable bike in the world if we could ever find it, George tells Thunder Roads West Virginia. Hedstrm took his engine design to the Aurora Automatic Machine Company in Aurora, Illinois, a company that had the capacity to build the 1.75 horsepower motors in large quantity. Hendee began building a network of dealerships. In 1902, the Hendee Manufacturing Company produced a total of 143 Indian Motocycles. As production ramped up in 1903, 376 motocycles would be produced. The serial number on this particular bike is 548.
Yarocki says company records show that this serial number means it was produced late in the year of 1903. Obviously, there was no Division of Motor Vehicles at the time, so no registry exists that would tell us who its original owner was. In fact, at this point, nothing is known about the bikes history until somewhere around 1960. It was around that time that Charles Alder of Taneytown, Maryland, bought the bike from a woman whose husband had recently died. He bought it for 20 dollars, says Steve Rinker. It was hanging in the basement of the house. Obviously, it was a dry basement. I have talked to a few other guys who knew Charles from the past, and they seemed to think that the previous owner was a dentist. His son Charlie Alder was 14 years old when they got the motorcycle. He remembers that he and his father picked the motorcycle up and brought it home, and they have kept it ever since. Charles Alder, Rinker says, passed away a few years ago and Charlie was killed in a motorcycle accident last summer. One day last fall, out of the blue, Steve Rinkers phone rings. On the other end is a friend of his who owns an auction company. He says, I have found a 1903 Indian moped. I said, No. You didnt find a 1903, Steve remembers saying. I said, You dont have a 1903 Indian. Trust me, you dont have it! He said, Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. Everybody Ive talked to, they swear theres a 1903 moped. I said, Well, first of all, theyre
The motor cleverly sits where a bicycle frame would have had a rear down tube, making it a stress member of the frame as well as the source of power (opposite page, left). The right side view of the engine (opposite page, right) shows the exposed exhaust push rod and bears the all important serial number 548 (left). The number confirms that this bike was built late in the year of 1903.
not mopeds. They were motorcycles. You propelled them like a bicycle in order to get them running, but you couldnt ride them like a bicycle. A moped, you can still pedal like a bike. Anyway, I said, Hey, Id love to see it. He said, Well, its going to be sold. I said, Yeah, I would love to go see the thing. The bike, the auctioneer explained, will be put on an estate auction, along with several other bikes the Alders owned. For the auction company to gain some insight into the value and authenticity of this bike, they arranged for Steve to see it. As they are driving to the garage, Steve remembers telling the auctioneers, Im 98 percent certain were not going to see a 1903. Somebodys got their years confused somewhere along the way. As the men enter the garage, they see the outlines of five cloth-covered motorcycles. The first one we uncovered was a 1926 Harley-Davidson JD. Charles had restored this motorcycle, says Steve. The next one we came to is a 1923 Harley JD. The next one was a 1917 Harley. It was supposed to have been five Indians. Well, the first three were HarleyDavidsons, so my expectations now are almost one-hundred percent sure we would never see an Indian. But under the fourth sheet there was indeed an Indian, albeit a 1919 model. Heres the Indian theyve been talking about, Steve remembers thinking. I looked at the auctioneer and said, You know, this isnt an 03. Then we jerked the cover off the last motorcycle, and I just stood there. He hit me on the shoulder, and said, Hey! Is that a 1903? And Im just looking at it, and he says Hey! What is it? And I turned around and said, Its a nineteen-oh-thhh...its...its...its a Camelback Indian! There it is! Rinker was stunned. For a vintage Indian collector, this is akin to witnessing the dawn of time. Ive seen four restored motorcycles up to this one. Then, all of a sudden, I find this bike in its unrestored condition, he tells me as we talk about the day he first saw this bike. You and I have talked in the past,
old bikes are only original once. You want to try to preserve anything you can, as long as its still original. It was really truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience for me. These bikes are so rare to find. They made it through the Depression, through both World Wars. They never got scrapped. Kids didnt trash them or beat them up. I mean, face it, its nothing more than a bicycle, essentially, with a little gas tank on the back. So, to survive the time is pretty extraordinary. The gas and oil tanks over the rear fender is why these early Indians got the Camelback nickname. The hump behind the rear frame of the bike held about a gallon of gasoline, and the little portion inside the framework was a separate tank for the oil. Hendee produced this same design from 1902 until 1908, and the serial numbers are the only way to verify the exact year of production. The insides of that engine are very simple, but very well made, says Dale Walksler from his office in the Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum. When that bike was built in 03 it was just the most charming little bike. Dale has unique knowledge about the 1903 Indian, because he not only owns one, he rides and has even raced it! I always claim that my 03 is the oldest running Indian anywhere. I dont know of an earlier serial number than mine that runs. Dale Walksler has raced his 1903 Indian several times on the track at the Barber Motorsports Museum in Birmingham, Alabama. He may be the only man alive today who knows what it feels like to ride this bike. Its a huge burst of energy, he tells Thunder Roads West Virginia. The sad thing is, all the years that we raced the early bikes at Barbers, nobody ever recorded a lap time. So, we never really measured how fast they went. Last year we measured lap times, and I raced a 1911 Indian. It averaged 48 miles-per-hour for three miles on a road course.
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BACK In The Day
The 03 honestly is not that much slower. The little bike only weighs about 90 pounds. So, youve got a 90 pound bike with enough power to push it. That bike ought to go near 40 milesper-hour. Youve got to ride with one hand, because you have to have your right hand on your throttle and timing, while your left hand is keeping you on course. Youre almost always adjusting throttle and spark, so youre almost always riding with one hand. You can see several videos of Dale prepping and racing his 1903 Indian on his website at www.wheelsthroughtime.com. When speaking about the present condition of this 1903 Indian, Steve Rinker says, This thing is 95 percent there. A lot of the little things are there. The trickler on top of the carburetor where you prime it, the little spring inside of that still works. Ive cranked the bike over. Its got awesome compression. I dont think it would take long to get the motor to run. The camelback tanks appear to be complete and undamaged by time. The frame is solid and the control linkages are functional, with one exception. There was a linkage that went from a hand grip that would work the decompression lever, Steve notes. That linkage is missing. One of the rear fender braces is also missing, as is the battery tube that would have held several dry cell batteries which provide the bikes source of ignition. There have been some modifications made to this bike, which were probably all done within the first few years of the bikes existence. The pedals and left side sprocket, for instance, appear to be a 1905 update. The guy was riding this! Steve points out. This was his mode of transportation. He had to do what he had to do. So when his 1903 pedals broke, he couldnt just throw his motorcycle away, because this was all he had! He got a new set of cranks. It was an upgrade for him. We do it today with our modern-day vehicles. The handlebar neck seems a bit longer than normal, George Yarocki tells Thunder Roads West Virginia after examining our photos of the bike. The frame head casting seems to have been altered with added set screw lugs, and third, the remaining top of the battery box is held with a homemade clamp covering the badge. The most curious upgrade is on the front forks. The extra trusses mounted forward of the traditional bike forks were not standard equipment. The first use of the fork trusses on standard models appeared on the 1910 loop frame with the advent of the leaf spring, George says. Their retrofit to this machine suggests it had an exciting life. The 03 model with these added indicates an early recognition of a weakness in the fork, and no doubt were added for racing and/or cross country competition, both of which were going on at that early date. By now, youre probably wondering about the value of this motorcycle. We all are. Estimates given to Thunder Roads West Virginia are all over the map, so theres no point in speculating. Well find out on April 21, 2012, when the bike goes up for auction at the County Fairgrounds in Frederick, Maryland. Ive got a small private collection, says Steve Rinker, and I wouldnt feel right owning the bike. I really wouldnt. I would love to have it, dont get me wrong. When you think about the historical value of the motorcycle, it would really be a wonderful exhibition for some museum somewhere, and hopefully thats where it will go. But whoever gets it, its just a wonderful piece to find. George Yarocki agrees. It is, he says, All in all, a great piece of history.
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