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 CONTENTS
On The Cover
Rolling Thunder XXIV
May 28 & 29, 2011
Calendar Of Events............................................4
Proud To Be An American..............................9
Hot Shots..............................................................12
Clubs & Organizations..................................23
The Joker’s Wild..............................................28
Biker Friendly Directory..............................32
NCOM News Bytes..........................................36
On Eagle’s Wings.............................................39
Advertisers Index..........................................52
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EDITOR’S LETTER
May is filled with so many great celebrations. Mother’s
Day is on Sunday the 8th, Women’s Ride Day on the
14th, Armed Forces Day on the 21st & Memorial Day on
May 30th. Our advertisers have a lot of fun planned for
you too this month. May 7th, Hooters in Chester, VA.,
will be holding their bi-annual Bike Show. Slades Park
will be getting down & dirty with Dirt Drags on May 15th.
The beautiful Ladies of Harley are holding their Garage
Day over at Hampton Roads HD on the 21st. Also on the
21st, the Blue Heron Restaurant will be helping to host
a Bike Day for St Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Memorial
Day weekend this year is home for 2 incredibly patriotic
events that have been & are on our covers this month
as well as in our event calendar. The Stars & Stripes &
Spokes’ Motorcycle Rally is being held from Friday May
27th through Monday May 30th in Washington DC . This
will be an amazing event that you won’t want to miss.
May 28th join the good folks up at Harley-Davidson of
Washington , DC for the Official Rolling Thunder XXXIV
Reunion Party with free food (while it lasts), music, lots
of vendors & fun for everyone.. On the 29th, be a part of
the most incredible motorcycle ride of the year, the Annual
American Pride Yellow Ribbon Ride in honor of Rolling
Thunder XXIV. Join thousands & thousands of riders from
all over the country as they have a police escort from the
Harley dealership to the Pentagon. Be there early for
coffee & donuts while they last. Don’t be late because the
ride leaves promptly at 9am. You can check out these &
all the other wonderful events in our calendar.
With the weather staying so gorgeous & the comfortable
temperatures upon us, this is one of the very best months
to be out & about on the bike. The end of the month is
also the unofficial start of the summer…can’t believe that
it’s here already! Keep those Hot Shots coming & drop
us a line anytime to tell us about what’s happening in your
neck of the woods. Have a great month, stay safe & we’ll
see you on the road!
Peace, Love & Happiness
Kelly

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 Dog’s every Tuesday at Tidewater
Motorcycles. 4324 Godwin Blvd, Suffolk, VA 23434. visit www.
tidewatermotorcycles.net for more info.
May 7th
Hooters of Chester Bike Show
Chester, VA The Hooters in Chester, Va will be holding it’s bi-annual Bike show. We
will have 9 different classes and be giving awards for Best in Show, Crowd Favorite,
and Hooters Choice. 9am – 12pm. Come spend the day with the World Famous
Hooters Girls and check out the best bikes Southern Virginia has to offer. 2401 W.
Hundred Rd, Chester, VA 23831. (804) 425-9464.
May 7th
“Crusin’ for Jesus #3”
Prince George & Dinwiddie, VA New Creation in Christ Ministries” is teaming up with
the #8 Moose Riders from Dinwiddie Moose Lodge for our annual “Crusin’ for Jesus
#3” on May 7.  It starts with a poker run from Colonial Harley Davidson. Registration
is at 8:00am to 8:45 and a Bike Blessing is from 8:45 to 9 then we leave.  It ends up at
the Dinwiddie Moose at 10:00 and the rally starts.  We have door prizes, food, games
for the kids, testimonies, antique cars, music, karaoke, moon jump, crafts, etc.  This
year we are donating the proceeds to Bikers Against Child Abuse.  Contact Pastor
Tammy Hayes at 804-712-3245, email pastortammyhayes@yahoo.com  Yorktown, VA Hampton Roads Harley Owners Group (HOG) MDA Poker Run @
May 7th
Relay for Life Poker Run
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 on May
7, 2011 starting at the Appomattox County Rescue Squad Building in Appomattox
and traveling country scenic routes. Registration is 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM with the
last bike out by 11:15. Cost of $20.00 per bike and riders additional $10.00 2 extra
cards available for $5.00. 50/50 drawing and door prizes. Hot Dogs, Chips and drink
provided at the end of the ride. Vendors welcome. (no food please) Call 434-352-
3409 for more information.
May 7th
Heroes on the Hill
Richmond, VA The America Never Forget Foundation, Halligan’s Heroes and the
Virginia Public Safety Foundation are proud sponsors of the Heroes On the Hill
event on April 23, 2011 from 12 to 3 pm at Virginia’s beautiful Capitol! The event will
be held to raise awareness for the Commonwealth Public Safety Memorial, Virginia’s
Monument to Public Safety officers killed in the line of duty. The memorial will be built
at Darden Memorial Garden, formerly Capitol Street, which runs the length of three
blocks between the General Assembly Building, Old City Hall, and the Patrick Henry
Building on the north and the gates to Virginia’s Capitol Square on the south. We are
inviting all Virginians to come to the Capitol for the afternoon! There will be fun family
oriented activities offered by the Fire Department and the Police Department, great
food, as well as historical and educational booths. www.AmericaNeverForget.org
May 8th
Mother’s Day
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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 you’ve
chosen for yours.
May 12th – 22nd
Myrtle Beach Bike Week
http://www.myrtlebeachbikeweek.com
May 14th
Gainesboro Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company Poker Run
Winchester, VA This is a 115 mile run consisting of five stops throughout six Virginia
counties. Registration will begin at 10:00 A.M. at Grove Harley-Davidson, 140
Independence Drive, Winchester, VA 22602. Registration will remain open until 1:00
P.M. Late-comers registration will continue at the Gainesboro Volunteer Fire Hall, 221
Gainesboro Road, Gainesboro, VA. The first bike will be out at 12:00 P.M. with the run
concluding at the Gainesboro Volunteer Fire Hall. Live classic rock n roll music from
3 P.M to 7 P.M. Dinner will be served from 3-6 P.M. Dinner is included with the price
of each rider and passenger ticket ($20.00 rider & $15.00 passenger) Prizes will be
awarded to the three best hands and the worst hand. 50/50 raffle, door prizes, and
a lot of fun. Proceeds benefit the Gainesboro Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company
operating fund. For more info, call Dale Roberts at 703-608-1979.
May 14th
Va. Special Olympics,” Ride the Bay”
CBBT South Island & Cheriton, VA American Legion, Dept. of Va.; Legion Riders,and
American Legion Post 56 Cheriton, are sponsoring the 2nd Annual “Ride the Bay”
day. RAIN OR SHINE. Event will START/STAGE @ 0900 @ Chesapeake Bay
Bridge Tunnel, South Island parking lot (Behind the Administration Building). KSU
(Kick Stands Up) @ 1000. Escorted ride across the bay, then up the Eastern Shore
to American Legion Post 56, Cheriton Va. COST: $30.00 per Bike and $15.00 for
passengers. Included in cost; Tolls both ways, Food at the Legion Post. Raffles; 50/50
etc. This ride is OPEN TO ALL MOTORCYCLIST. Support trailer will be provided.
Proceeds to benefit Va. Special Olympics. POC: Marcus “Doc” Jones, ALR 49,
mcj1117@msn.com; (757) 897-5779.
May 14th
2nd Annual Cruisin’ 4 A Flush Poker Run
Maurertown, VA: It’s time to get outdoors this spring and cruise the back roads
in support of SCPR’s Punky Riley Scholarship Program. So, grab your favorite
passenger, get your motorcycle ready, and join us for a new route this year! The 2nd
Annual Cruisin’ 4 A Flush Poker Run will kick-off Saturday, May 14 at 11:00am and
will be held at the Shenandoah County Park, 380 Park Lane, Maurertown, VA; last
bikes will need to be on the road by 12:00pm. For you admission fee, you will get one
poker hand and a great lunch at the Kac-Ka-Pon Restaurant in Wardensville, WV.
Last bikes will need to be back by 5:00pm at which time we’ll award the prizes. Rain
date is Saturday, May 21. The cost is $20/bike & driver, $10/rider, and $5/additional
poker hand. For more information, call Shenandoah County Parks & Recreation at
540-984-3030, scpr@shenandoahcountyva.us, or visit http://www.scpr.info.
May 14th
MDA Poker Run
Hampton Roads Harley Davidson, 6450 George Washington Memorial Highway,
Rt17, Yorktown, Virginia. Saturday, May 14 · 8:00am - 3:00pm. Food, Fun, Crazy X
Band, and 1st time silent auction (cash or check).
May 14th
2nd Annual RGH Bike Ride
Kilmarnock, VA For Rappahannock General Hospital, Saturday, May 14th, 2011,
Motorcycle Ride for RGH, Sorry no Rain Date, 9am Registration, 10am Ride Begins,
Registration location: 43 Harris Road Kilmarnock, VA 22482 (Beside the YMCA),
Ride begins at the RGH Outpatient Rehab bldg at 43 Harris Road in Kilmarnock
and includes a 106 mile ride through Lancaster, Middlesex, King & Queen, Essex
and Richmond counties, followed by a Beach Party & specially priced Biker’s lunch
at Willaby’s on the Rappahannock River in Whitestone, VA., $20 Per Entry, $5 Per
Rider, $15 Advanced Purchase, For advanced registration or more information
contact RGH Marketing at 804-435-8662, All proceeds to benefit Rappahannock
General Hospital, A not for profit organization, Rappahannock General Hospital /
Rappahannock Health System
May 14
Women’s Ride Day
Everywhere across the globe
Women from across the globe will come together to celebrate women riders. Head
out by yourself or get together with your friends… It doesn’t matter how far. It doesn’t
matter where. Just ride!
May 14th
Nelson County Relay for Life, Ride for Life
Arrington, VA Begins: California Sidecar, 100 Motorcycle Run, Arrington VA 22922.
Ends: Devil’s Backbone Brewing Co, 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland VA 22967. Stops:

Ashley’s Market, Blue Mountain Brewery, Humpback Gap Overpass. Music by: The
Aces Wild Band First bike out: 1:30 PM, Registration at 1:00 PM. Last bike in: 5:00
PM. Rider: $25 Passenger: $10. All proceeds to benefit Nelson County Relay for Life
(American Cancer Society). Come enjoy some of the most scenic riding in Virginia
while supporting a great cause. Thanks. Ride Safe
May 15th
Dreaming of a Cure for Diabetes Poker Run
Gloucester, VA Team DreamCatchers is having their annual Poker Run. It will
start and finish at American Legion in Gloucester. Registration: 8:30am-11:00am.
First bike out at 10:00am. Awards for Best and Worst Hands, 50/50/ Drawing, and
several raffles. $20 per rider, $15 per passenger (includes food).If you have any
questions please contact the DreamCatchers Captain Brenda Fields at 804-832-
3439 or dreamcatchers.ada@gmail.com. . ALL Proceeds Benefit the American
Diabetes Association. Location: American Legion Post #75 6139 George Washington
Memorial Hwy. Gloucester, Va
May 15th
Dirt Drags @ Slade’s 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
it’s Best-Pro Gas/Dirt Bikes. No Colors - No Glass - No Dogs!!! For info call Joe
Brookman (804)221-3959. Rain date May 22nd.
May 20th
“Ride for Life” Suicide Prevention
Fort Eustis, VA We are excited to host a big ride at Fort Eustis, VA to raise awareness
of suicide and prevention. Family friendly event with music, food, games, and lots
of giveaways. Registration begins at 1100, ride begins at 1pm. Ride goes through
Colonial Parkway (Yorktown to Williamsburg). $25.00 per bike and receive an event
t-shirt or coin. Location: Fort Eustis, Virginia
May 21st
Armed Forces Day
May 21st
Graz’n Acres Charity Run
Suffolk to Sedley, VA Registration Time: 8:30am - 10:00am. Registration Site: Hess
Wilco 1139 Carolina Rd. Suffolk, VA 23434. Description: Self guided tour to Graz’n
Acres in Sedley VA. Lunch, Music, 50/50 Raffle and Awards await riders at the end
of the run. $15 for riders, $5 for passengers. Come out and meet the horses and
some of the participants at the Center. Graz’n Acres is a non-profit organization
providing therapeutic equine assisted activities for children and adults with all types of
disabilities. Contact info: (757) 647-0552 Chip ride coordinator (757) 653-9615 Graz’n
Acres, Suffolk to Sedley VA
May 21st
HRHD Yorktown Garage Day
Yorktown, VA Hampton Roads Harley Davidson Ladies of Harley to put on a Garage
Day that will feature a discussion regarding control and maintenance with Junior;
a fashion show and a discussion as to why our clothes are made as they are; a
discussion on the new bikes available and a visit to the Fit Shop...no sweating
involved, we’re talking fitting a motorcycle to you! Finally we will share a discussion
on safety. Come join us for an evening of fun, learning and lots of laughter! 6pm –
7:30pm
May 21st
Bike Day to benefit St. Jude’s
Charles City, VA The Blue Heron Restaurant and Capital City Chapter #165 SCRC are
hosting a “Bike Day” to Benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. The 3rd Saturday of each
month, 12:00 Noon until 3:00 pm From May thru October 2011. 10% of proceeds during
those hours will be donated to St. Jude’s. Blue Heron Restaurant 9100 Wilcox Neck rd.
Charles City, Va 23030 804-829-9070. Capital City Chapter #165 Southern Cruisers
Riding Club- http://capitalcityscrc.org or contact Glenn Spain-(dukroxx33@yahoo.com)
May 21st
Widows Sons Poker Run
Richmond, VA The Lions Tribe Chapter of the Widows Sons Masonic Motorcycle Riders
Association will be having a Poker Run May 21st. We will start and end at Steel Horse
Grille 1920 West Hundred Rd., Chester, VA 23836 (804-706-6600). Registration will be
from 9-11 AM. First bike out at 11 AM. Last bike in at 4 PM. Stops to include, Steel Horse
Grille, South Richmond Harley Davidson, ASX Motorcycle Parts, and Colonial Harley
Davidson. Trophies for the three best hands, Cash prizes, 50/50 raffle and sponsor
raffle. Contact T.J. Young-President for more information. 804-432-8613
May 22nd
Poker Run for Gaven Help a 2 year beat cancer
Newport News, VA Ride starts and ends at Hoss’s Deli, 806 Old Oyster Point Road,
Newport News, VA 23602. Phone 757-596-9104. www.hosssdeli.com. Prizes for the
SAVE YOUR DATE!!! IS YOUR EVENT IN OUR CALENDAR???
If not, submit it on the Events page of our website
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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 you’ve
chosen for yours.
best and worst hands. Also raffle tickets will be sold for prizes like a guitar package,
Gift Packages, 50/50 and much more. Tickets for raffle will be sold at Hoss’s.Event. Will
happen Rain or Shine. Registration starts at 10 am. Last bike out 11 am. Last bike in 3:30
pm. $10.00 for riders and $5.00 for Passengers. All you can eat hotdogs and hamburgers
for $5.00 donation. After the ride there will be an After Party will have live music with
Dave Cynar (Dave Cynar Band), Mike, Alan, Jack & Kevin (MAJ*K), Don Hamlett (Stolen),
Doug Dunn (The Steel River Band) CMA R.A., Ear Candy (Candy and Joey), Gerald &
Marc (East Coast Rockers). All info is posted in www.hosssdeli.com. Event coordinator is
James Hinkle (757-725-4774) and E-mail jandlmusic1@verizon.net
May 27th – 30th, 2011
Stars & Stripes & Spokes, America’s Memorial Day Rally
Washington, DC Come join us in our nation’s capital for the 1st annual Stars &
Stripes & SpokesTM Motorcycle Festival at the RFK Stadium Festival Grounds
to honor our nation’s armed forces during Memorial Day weekend. There will be
acres of military vehicles and equipment on display to educate the public on the
military’s missions and equipment. Of course there will also be plenty of live music,
food, beer and hundreds of vendors. A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit
Walter Reed Army Medical Center’s Warrior/Family Support Fund. Admission and
motorcycle parking are free! Visit us at http://www.stars-stripes-spokes.com for more
information. Meredith Cox, 202-942-4468, meredith@stars-stripes-spokes.com,
www.stars-stripes-spokes.com
May 28th & 29th
Rolling Thunder XXIV
Ft Washington, MD May 28th - Harley-Davidson of Washington, DC in Fort
Washington, MD will be hosting the “Official” Rolling Thunder XXIV Reunion Party!
Make sure to come by and check it out! FREE FOOD while supplies last, live music,
over 40 vendors and fun for all! We also have the Official Rolling Thunder XXIV
T-shirts, pins and patches on sale! Harley-Davidson and Rolling Thunder Officials
on site and much more! Be there, from 10 am to 4 pm!
May 29th
Rolling Thunder XXIV
American Pride Yellow Ribbon Ride Ft Washington, MD In honor of Rolling Thunder
XXIV, come out and join the largest police escorted ride to the Pentagon Parking lot
at Harley-Davidson of Washington, DC in Fort Washington, MD. Free coffee and
donuts, while supplies last at 7:30 am. RIDE LEAVES AT 9 am. Visit www.hdwash.
com for more details.
May 30th
Memorial Day
June 4th
Mike Stull’s 9th Annual GOOD SAMARITAN Poker Run
Covington, VA On behalf of 2yr. old EVAN GROVES who has Epidermolysis Bullosa
(( E.B.)) hosted by Kountry Korners Store- 5409 Potts Creek Rd. Covington, Va
24426 (540)747-4001- ride begins and ends here. in store grill open- menu items
available. SATURDAY- JUNE 4th (Rain date- June 11th). Registration starts @ 11:00
am- $10.00 per hand All bikes/ autos welcome...All participants leave at 12:30 in one
group. Cash Prizes- Door Prizes-BIKE LIFT. Any NON-FOOD vendors welcome (free
set up) for info call (276)-620-2929- Mike Stull-FREE Weekend Campout begins
Friday June 3 thru Monday June 6- in field only 300 yards from begin/end location-
21 or older to attend camp out..tents, campers, busses all welcome. music provided
Fri and Sat nights by D.J. LINK 8pm until ?
June 4th
Wounded Warrior Benefit Show
Newport News, VA My name is Staff Sergeant James Beebe, and I am planning a
car show to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project program that will be held
in Newport News, Va in June of 2011. I have held these shows for the last few years,
starting in Germany and having my first one in the US last May. The wounded warrior
project program website http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org will explain the
mission of the program. Location: Pep Boys,13200 Warwick Blvd Newport News, VA
Jun 4th
Ride for the Children-Kidz2Kamp
Portsmouth, VA Come out and join the National Cruisers and the Tidewater Beacons
June 4, 2011 at Roger Browns 315 High Street in Portsmouth, Va. for one of the best
rides of the year. Registration starts at 9am and first bike is out at 945 last bike out at
1030. This is a dice run and there will be trophies and prizes. Included in registration is
a breakfast buffet and lunch at Camp Hope Haven where the ride ends. All proceeds
to benefit the Edmarc Hospice for children and Camp Hope Haven. There will be door
prizes , trophies, live music, and 50/50 raffle. For more information contact Lilmike
Burkett at lilmike_ncrc@yahoo.com.
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June 4th
Back of the Dragon Day
Tazwell, VA At the Historic Crab Orchard Museum & Pioneer Park located west of Tazewell
on Route 19/460. Ride in scenic Southwest Virginia from Tazewell to Marion , Va. The
winding road consists of 32 miles of endless curves. If you would like to participate as a
vendor or a sponsor or receive a tentative schedule of activities contact Larry Davidson at
276-988-5726 or email at davidsonl1@yahoo.com. If you are interested in being a sponsor
or an exhibitor, in order to print the brochures on time and begin the media campaign with all
sponsors included, please have all information returned by mail or email by May 1st, 2011.
You may also visit the website at www.backofthedragon.com. You can also contact Charlotte
Whitted at 276-988-6755 or email cwhitted@craborchardmuseum.com or you may also visit
www.craborchardmuseum.com.
June 4th
Pig Iron Run
Virginia Beach, VA Southern Cruisers Riding Club, Hampton Roads Chapter #26. This is a
500 mile Charity Ride with net proceeds going to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
This is a 12 hour timed ride starting and ending in Virginia Beach, touring the northern and
western areas of the state of Virginia. Sign up begins at 5:00AM, with the first bike out at
6:00AM, and last bike out at 7:00AM. Cost is $20.00/rider, and $10.00/passenger. Cost
includes BBQ at end of ride. Ride pin to first 100 to sign up. This is a rain or shine event.
Checks or money orders made payable to: Denise Jenkins. 1133 Glenside Drive, Virginia
Beach, Va. 23464. Questions, call: 757-495-0217, and leave message. Calls will be returned
same evening. Cycle World, 4972 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA. 23463-2622
Jun 5th
4th Annual Josh Baughan RIDE-IN
Warsaw, VA Sunday, June 5th. Rappahannock Church of Christ, 9514 Richmond Rd.,
Warsaw, VA (804)333-9659. RCofC.org. Two identical services: Come at 8:15 AM or 10:45
AM. No Entry Fees, Free Lunch, Free Vest Pins, Two Bike Shows with trophies & door prizes.
Join hundreds of other bikers for the 4th Annual Josh Baughan RIDE-IN and help us raise
money to help a 9 year old little girl who has stage 4 brain cancer. 100% of all donations will
go to help Hailey who will be with us for the Ride-In.
Rain date: June 12th
June 9th, 10th & 11th
16th Annual South Central Bike Fair
Chase City, VA Benefitting the Chase City Volunteer Fire Dept. Sponsorships available.
Gates open at 2pm on Friday. Classic car & Bike Cruise In on Friday. $15 donation for the
weekend or $10 daily.Merchandise & Food vendors on site - coolers welcome. Live Music
with 6 great bands all weekend, $500 purse Poker Run, Bike Show, Budget Bike Build Off,
Rodeo Events, Good Food, For more info call (434) 755-5580, (434) 210-1771, (434) 372-
0092 or (434) 210-1228. Email chasecityfire@verizon.net or jmull.ccvfd@verizon.net. Held
at Fire Training Grounds located on Jonbil Rd, Chase City, VA.
June 11th
Rallyin the Valley 7
Staunton, VA Rallyin; The Valley 7, held at Shenandoah Harley-Davidson, 213 Rolling
Thunder Lane, Staunton, VA. Exit 220 off of I81. This years event is 1 day only. Judged bike
show, live music, custom bike vendors and other crafters, cold beverages and food available
through out the day. Great local bands performing all day. Something for everyone. FREE
AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Visit our website: www.shenhd.com for updates.
June 11th
Free Bike Rally
Suffolk, VA The FAITH Riders of Southside Baptist Church are hosting a free bike rally. This
event will be held at # Sisters Berry Farm in Suffolk. There will be free food and beverage on first
come first serve basis, live entertainment, door prizes, and local vendors present. To end our
event we will lead a ride from the berry farm and you can decide when to peel off from the ride.
We will call it “The Wave” until next time. 10am to 2pm.We look forward to serving you lunch
and enjoying the day with you. Hope to see you there! FAITH Riders Event Coordinator: Jason
Wooldridge (757) 617-2827. 3 Sisters Berry Farm, 2170 Joshua Lane, Suffolk, VA 23434
June 12th
Dirt Drags @ Slade’s 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 it’s Best-Pro Gas/
Dirt Bikes. No Colors - No Glass - No Dogs!!! For info call Joe Brookman (804)221-3959.
Rain date Jun 19th
June 14th
Flag Day
June 18th
Katelynn Stinnett Memorial Ride - Virginia Poker Run
Fredericksburg, VA 3rd Annual Katelynn Stinnett Memorial Ride - Virginia Poker Run, a
benefit motorcycle ride for child abuse awareness and prevention. All proceeds to benefit
Prevent Child Abuse Virginia. The Poker Run begins at Big Daddy Leather, 1900 Princess
Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Registration is from 9:00am to 10:30am. Cost is $30
Rider / $20 Passenger. Prizes for best hands and worst hand. For more information and to
register online, visit the website at http://www.KatelynnStinnettMemorialRideVirginia.com, or
call 703-785-1814. Register by 6/8/2011 and receive a free ride t-shirt.
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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 you’ve
chosen for yours.
Jun 19th
Father’s Day
June 23rd – 25th
VA State HOG Rally
Petersburg, VA www.vastatehogrally.com
Jun 25th
Drive-In for Diabetes Car and Bike Show
Gloucester, VA Team DreamCatchers is having a Car and Bike Show, ALL makes, models,
domestic, imports, cars and bikes welcome. $20 per entry, FREE admission for Spectators.
Participant Judging. Dash Plaques for the first 75 to Register. Awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, in
both Domestic and Imports and Manager’s Choice. Door Prizes, 50/50 Drawing and raffles.
Event is Sponsored by Tractor Supply of Gloucester, Hartman’s Trophies and Carquest Auto
Parts of Hayes. ALL proceeds benefit the American Diabetes Association. If you have any
questions please contact the DreamCatchers Team Captain, Brenda Fields at 804-832-3439
or dreamcatchers.ada@gmail.com Location: Tractor Supply of Gloucester 6499 Market Dr.
Gloucester, Va
June 25th
Veterans First - Poker Run 2011
Richmond, VA Veterans First Inc. will host their annual Poker Run to benefit the homeless
veterans on June 25th (Rain date June 26th). Registration begins at 9 AM at Bubba’s
Restaurant, 4000 Williamsburg Road Richmond, VA 23231. Last bike out at 11 AM. Route:
Bubba’s ->The Ville -> Dugout Restaurant -> SJ’s Lakeside Tavern -> Bubba’s. This is a
round trip that will return back to Bubba’s for Food/Band/Auction. Trophies for: Bike show -
1st, 2nd, 3rd. Most Tattoos (girl and guy). Longest Hair (girl and guy). Who had to come the
furthest. All proceeds to benefit the homeless veterans of Richmond, Va.
Jun 26th
Vets House Benefit Ride, Bike Show & Party
Virginia Beach, VA Fastlane Biker Gear & Boneshakers Sports Bar & Grill will be hosting the
Vets House Benefit Sunday June 26th. Ride & Registration starts 11 AM at FastLane 166
S. Rosemont Rd. VA. Beach to Boneshakers 1297 General Booth Blvd. VA. Beach for the
Bike Show & Party. Ride Registration includes all you can eat Bar-B-Q Lunch. Live Music,
Door Prizes, Dyno on Site, Bikini Bike Wash & Vendors. Bike Show Registration Starts at
12.30 PM. Six Classes with Trophies. Grand Prize for Best in Show! Rain Date Sunday
July 9th. All proceeds to benefit the Vets House Inc. For Updates, Sponsorship and Vendor
Information call 340-4446 or visit FastlaneBikerGear.com
July 4th
Independence Day – Happy 235th Birthday America!
Jul 8th – 10th
Fun in the Sun & Great Place to Ride!
Wilson, NC Kampers Lodge Campground, 3465 Highway 301 N, Wilson, NC 27893. We
are about 5 miles from the Fairgrounds on US Highway 301 N. Want to remind everyone
about the EZ Rider Rodeo, in Wilson, NC. You will have a great time. I’m a new owner of the
campground and would like for you to come and stay with us. RV’s, Tents, and Motorcycles
are welcome. Check out the web kamperslodge.com & our ad in Thunder Roads Virginia.
Email us kamperslodge3465@aol.com or just call 252-237-0905 to make Reservation. More
Details to come.
July 15th - 17th
Thunder on the Mountain VI
Hillsville, VA This is the sixth year for this great event. Vendors, bike show, bike rodeo, live
bands, and more. $10.00 per day, $15.00 for the weekend. Free setup for vendors. Proceeds
go to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Download the poster at: http://vabikers.org/forms/
ThunderVI_Poster.pdf. Lake Ridge RV Resort, Route 100, 4 miles North of Hillsville, VA
Jul 17th
Dirt Drags @ Slade’s 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 it’s Best-Pro Gas/
Dirt Bikes. No Colors - No Glass - No Dogs!!! For info call Joe Brookman (804)221-3959.
Rain date Jul 24th
Jul 17th
Toy Run to take toys to our Veterans Children
Portsmouth, VA Rolling Thunder Virginia Chapter 5 has a toy run to Bayside Harley Davidson,
2211 Frederick Blvd, I264 exit 5, Portsmouth Va. 23704, on July 17, 2011. Richmond area
riders can meet at the East Coast Gas station on route 460 going east, about 1/2 mile east
of route 295 on the right at 9:00 am, we leave out at 9:15 sharp!. You may also just ride
down to Bayside HD, we have a Police esscort leaving at 12:00 from Bayside Harley to
the Portsmouth Naval Hospital. There is no fee for this ride, all we ask is please bring new,
unwrapped toys for children age’s infant to 17. The Staff at the hospital give every Child that
comes in a new toy, and to see the look on these children’s face’s as well as the Veterans

face’s really tells the story, they know we care and they are not forgotten!! All are welcome,
groups, clubs, all!!! Thanks, Mike Walton, Rolling Thunder, Virginia, Chapter 5, President,
MD., VA., and WVA. State Director, (804)514-9123 for more information.
Jul 30th & 31st
Outlaw Jam 2
Frederick, MD Outlaw Jam 2 roars back into the Frederick County Fairgrounds for a two-
day concert, motorcycle and tattoo festival, Saturday and Sunday, July 30 & 31. Headlining
this year’s star studded event are Motley Crüe, Poison, Edgar Winter Band, New York Dolls,
Black Stone Cherry, Night Hawks, comedian Andrew Dice Clay and professional billiard
star, Jeanette Lee, ‘The Black Widow’, to name a few. Concert goers can peruse 100’s
of motorcycle and tattoo vendors, check out custom & antique bikes, bikini contests and
billiard shoot outs, enjoy great festival food, cold beer and hot babes and much more!!
Ride to the event from eight different locations in Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania with
celebrities like, Arlen Ness, Charlie Hunnan (Jax) and other ‘Sons of Anarchy’ stars. For
ticket information go to www.outlawjam.com and for exhibitor vendor information email rich@
aldadvertising.com or call, American Recreational Promotions 410-561-7323.
Aug 8th – 14th
71st Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Sturgis, SD www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com
Aug 10th – 14th
Apple’s 8th Annual East Coast Motorcycle Rally
Apple Mountain-Little Orleans, MD (Formerly known as East Coast Sturgis Motorcycle
Rally). It’s time, time to step out from under the shadow of the rally out west, Sturgis. Don’t
worry, same great place, great time and great memories. But from now on it’s; APPLE’S,8TH
ANNUAL, “EAST COAST MOTORCYCLE RALLY”, Little Orleans, Western Maryland.
August 10th,11th, 12th, 13th & 14th, 2011. So tell a friend, spread the word. Keep supporting
your favorite destination during the riding season. LET’S SHOW EM’ HOW WE DO BACK
EAST! Buy your tickets now to save big money, click the new link below to purchase or
just for more info. WWW.EASTCOASTMOTORCYCLERALLY.COM. Unmatched night time
entertainment and excitement! Field events, bike games and of course the “MOTORCYCLE
DEMOLITION DERBY”. Great crowds of good folks. Great area riding.
Aug 14th
Dirt Drags @ Slade’s 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 it’s Best-Pro Gas/
Dirt Bikes. No Colors - No Glass - No Dogs!!! For info call Joe Brookman (804)221-3959.
Rain date Aug 21st
Aug 21st
Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company 2nd Annual Poker Run
Pikesville, MD Registration: Begins at 7:30am. Kickstands up: 9:00am. $20.00 Rider / $10.00
Passenger Route is approximately 92 miles. Location: Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company, 40
East Sudbrook Lane, Pikesville, MD. Phone: 410-486-9834. Email: pvfdpokerrun@gmail.
com All Bikes Welcome.
Aug 27th
2nd Annual Shoebox Ride
Suffolk, VA The 2nd Annual Shoebox Ride is a charity motorcycle ride to benefit Operation
Christmas Child; a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse. Registration is from 9:00-10:00 am, the ride
will be from 10:30-12:00 noon. Lunch will be served upon return. Cost: Single Rider - $20.
Passenger - $5. Special*Female Rider - $10. Passenger - $5. (Includes ride, lunch and door
prize entry). For more information contact Raiford Baker at 757-646-4803. Sponsored by The
F.A.I.T.H. Riders of Southside Baptist Church. Location: Somerton Friends Meeting, 5239
Quaker Drive, Suffolk, VA 23437
Sept 5th
Labor Day
Sept 15th – 18th
11th annual Delmarva Bike Week
Four locations: Seacrets in Ocean City, Winter Place Park and Perdue Stadium in Salisbury,
Harley-Davidson of Seaford, Seaford, Del. Event is FREE to get in, FREE to park your bike and is open from 9 a.m.
to 7 p.m. Thur-Sat, 9-4 on Sunday. Corporate show rigs, demo rides, riding associated vendors, live music, food,
charity rides, thrill shows. www.thedelmarvabikeweek.com
Sep 18th
Dirt Drags @ Slade’s 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 it’s Best-Pro Gas/
Dirt Bikes. No Colors - No Glass - No Dogs!!! For info call Joe Brookman (804)221-3959.
Rain date Sep 25th
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 you’ve
chosen for yours.
Sept 28th – Oct 2nd
Myrtle Beach Fall Rally
http://www.myrtlebeachbikeweek.com
Oct 1st
Second Annual SOF Warrior Foundation- Kids to College Poker Run
Portsmouth, VA Hampton Roads Virginia. The Viet Nam Vets / Legacy Vets Motorcycle Club
are sponsoring the second annual Special Operations Warrior Foundation Kids to collage
Poker run. The SOF Warrior foundation provides full scholarship grants and educational
and family counseling to the surviving children of Special Operations Personnel who die in
operational or training missions and immediate financial assistance to severely wounded
special operations personnel and their families. Run will start at Bayside Harley-Davidson,
2211 Frederick Boulevard, Portsmouth VA (I-264, Exit 5) and will end at Pappas Pub 2105
Diamond Springs Road Virginia Beach, VA . Registration starts at 9am, Last Bike Out at
10:30. Donation of $10.00 per Person is requested. Extra hands available for $5.00. Door
prizes, Auction 50/50 and other events will start at 2:30. Prizes for best hand / worst hand
and largest group. For more information Contact Recoil at Recoillvmc@cox.net or Bettye at
gemlady778@hotmail.com
Oct 2nd
Ride For Pink
Virginia Beach, VA 4th Annual “Ride for Pink” to be held Sunday, October 2, 2011- rain
date October 9, 2011. Event information and particulars submitted at a later time, but please
Save the Date- Ride for Pink, benefitting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation- ‘finding
a prevention and a cure for Breast Cancer in our lifetime.’
Oct 9th
Dirt Drags @ Slade’s 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 it’s Best-Pro Gas/
Dirt Bikes. No Colors - No Glass - No Dogs!!! For info call Joe Brookman (804)221-3959.
Rain date Oct 16th
Oct 10th
Columbus Day
Oct 23rd
Sherri Parker Memorial Poker Run & Bike Show
Driver, VA Sherri Parker Memorial Poker Run and Bike Show Driver,VA. Benefiting the Sherri
Parker Memorial Fund Inc., and the Driver Volunteer Fire Dept. Poker Run Registration
9:30-11:30 at Bayside Harley Davidson Portsmouth. Bike Show registration 12:00-2:00 in
Driver. Rain date Oct.30. Contact Holly Hoffler at 757-538-3944
Nov 11th
Veteran’s Day
Nov 24th
Thanksgiving
Dec 10th
Wreaths Across America Ride 2011
Info about Wreaths Across America project and specific Ride details for the following Virginia
locations of Leesburg, Culpeper, Alexandria, Triangle, Winchester, Richmond, Amelia,
Sandston, Yorktown, Mechanicsville, Suffolk, Hampton, Hopewell. Powell Valley Veteran’s
Memorial Gardens, Staunton, Lynchburg, Danville, Arlington, & Scottsville, can be found at
http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/Locations/Virginia
Dec 25th
Christmas
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AN AMERICAN

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Tech Tips
sioner, a much improved
design over the spring
tensioner it replaced. The
chains were also changed
to a roller style, which are
Cruel Shoes less abrasive (see picture
While designing the Twin Cam engine, the Motor Com- 2).
pany was faced with quite a few challenges, not the least of The good news for all you
which was reducing emissions. When we think of emis- pre 06/07 folks is that there
sions, we usually think of exhaust. While that is at the top are several options to retrofit the new hydraulic system to
of the list, noise emissions are a significant challenge to the your bike. Andrews sells conversion cams that can be used
engineering process. Ever increasing EPA restrictions on with the new plate and ten-
noise and exhaust emissions force manufacturers to rethink sioners. Harley’s Screamin
the design process. Eagle line has a complete
Harley’s reason for going back to two cams (the two cam kit which allows the use of
design was first introduced in the early 20’s) was simple. the pre 2006 cams. This is
This allowed a reduction in the angle of the lifters and a nice option if you want to
pushrods. The pre-Twin Cam engines had significant side continue to use your existing
loading of the lifters due to the angle of the pushrods, es- cams. Another option is the
pecially the front cylinder exhaust lifter. It was not uncom- gear drive system offered
mon to have one or more of those lifters go south before by S&S (see picture 3).
the 50,000 mile mark. The Although a bit more costly,
system to drive the new two there are no concerns with
cam set-up had to be differ- wear. They can be a bit noisy. Depending on gear fitment,
ent than the previous gear a whine or tick similar to worn lifters can be heard. Gears
drives of the past in order to should be measured to
pass noise emissions. The ensure the best fit possible.
answer was a “silent chain Pinion shaft run-out is a
drive.” Picture 1 shows the criteria with gear drives as
set-up used from 1999 to well. Pay close attention to
2005. S&S’s instructions. If run-
The first systems from model year 1999 to early 2000 out exceeds specifications,
had trouble with cam bearing failures. It was discovered the gear drive system can-
that the rear cam bearing, which was a ball bearing, could not be used (see picture 4).
not handle the radial tension or side forces. The fix was a Deciding which system
replacement with a roller bearing. It was also discovered to use depends on performance requirements, cost, and
that the tensioner shoes were wearing out beyond service even annual mileage. If you’re mostly interested in keeping
life as early as 30,000 miles. There was no consistency your bike stock, and put very few miles on the odometer,
in the shoe longevity. Some would last over 60,000 miles why spend the cash? More radical set-ups would be bet-
while some were completely gone by 30,000. The problem ter served with gear drives. Ask a reputable shop before
then becomes a cost issue as most shops charge one half spending that hard earned cash.
to a full hour of labor to inspect the shoes. Most shops will
recommend inspection every 20,000 miles. Craig Griswold and Mary Kirby are the owners of Two Gun-
In 2006 HD redesigned the cam support plate, chains, ners Custom Iron in Penn Valley. Additional information can
shoes, and oil pump. This new design was implemented be found www.twogunnerscustomiron.com
with the Dyna line only, and then in 2007 all Big Twin mod-
els. The new shoes were now utilizing a hydraulic ten-

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 SEND US YOUR HOTS SHOTS!!! Email your pictures to:
kelly@thunderroads-virginia.com .

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 WOMEN”S RIDE DAY - May 14, 2011
On May 14, 2011 women from across the globe will come together to celebrate women
riders. This year, we invite women in the largest cities and smallest towns in every
country to get out and ride. Head out solo, organize something with your friends, or
check out what’s happening at your local Harley-Davidson® dealer.
It doesn’t matter how far. It doesn’t matter where.
Together Let’s Ride.

PINKERTON
Well as any teacher would, we have a class pet. Our number one
problem is kids and allergies to animals. So when I was at the
Roanoke State Hog rally I picked up a pink HOG. They were selling
them to raise money for a child. So I got one and he is my class pet.
We named him Pinkerton, after a book that we love to read. Every
Friday, Pinkerton goes home with a child to be cared for. They take
pictures and add them to a photo album that we have inside our
classroom. One child went to Germany on Christmas break to visit
family and took my pig. He is a well loved, traveled and cared for pig.
I told the kids that he was going to go with me on the Rolling Thun-
der ride. They questioned how he was going to ride with out all the
safety stuff so I worked it out. Now we have a Biker pig that these
kids worship. They love him sooo much and love that he is a biker
like their teacher is. I am recruiting a whole lot of bikers as the days
go by. So I am sending you Pinkerton’s picture.

Kelly Toomey

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 GOOD FOR YOU
Freewheeling Strawberries
When looking for
strawberry nutrition
facts, you’ll find that
The Official Newsletter of Virginia’s First Motorcyclists’ nothing packs a big-
Rights Organization www.abateva.org ger nutritional punch
than this little berry.
Any Biker Friendly Business that offers a 10% discount to Prized in ancient
ABATE of VA members, will get a free business card size ad in Rome for their
every Freewheelin’ issue. medicinal uses,
strawberries are rec-
ognized as having
more vitamin C than some citrus fruits. They are also high
in fiber, folate, potassium and antioxidants, making them a
When natural means of reducing the chances of heart disease,
high blood pressure and certain cancers. With only 55
Your calories per one cup serving, and containing 140% of the
Dog Is recommended daily dose of vitamin C for children, it makes
sense to add this fruit to your daily menus.
Your The fact that strawberries are available year round, offers
you the perfect opportunity to add great taste and nutri-
Best tion to your everyday meals. Research shows that 94% of
Americans currently consume strawberries and it is strongly
Friend suggested that eating them more often will add to a per-
son’s overall long term health.

ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A

PRE-SCHOOLER???...HERE’S A
TEST FOR YOU…

Which way is the bus below traveling?...To the left

or to the right? Can’t make up your mind? Look
carefully at the picture again. Still don’t know?

Preschoolers all over the United States were

shown this picture and asked the same question.
90% of the preschoolers gave this answer….(an-
swer can be found further into this issue)

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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 Calvary Chapter ( Lynchburg , VA) meets 7PM every 1st Tuesday at
Mary Jane's Café, 826 Kemper St, Lynchburg , VA 24502-3250. Everyone Welcome. For
more information contact Tronco at 434-993-3197 or EvoTronco1@wmconnect.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 of each month, depart
from Shoney’s on Indian River Rd. Check our website for ride times and more information:
http://cmaner5.org/VA/BEACONSOFTIDEWATER or contact President Lenny Stowell at (757)
420-4411 or lenandtwogirls@yahoo.com
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.
kelly@thunderroads-virginia.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. It’s 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
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
Women’s 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. We’re 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
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
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
Biker
Pals
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 Annual South Cen- Annual South Cen- Annual South Central
tral Bike Fair tral Bike Fair Bike Fair

Rallyin the Valley 7

Bikes, Blues & BBQ

Flag Day

Father’s Day Thunder in the Park

Veteran’s First Inc.
Poker Run

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 Apple’s 8th Annual
East Coast Motorcycle Rally
Little Orleans, Western Maryland
August 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th & 14th 2011
 
Apple’s 8th Annual East Coast Motorcycle Rally! Formerly
known as East Coast Sturgis. This year is the year! You’ve
heard of this Rally, you’ve talked about this Rally, well, this
year you’ve got to experience this Rally. All the reasons are
right. Great roads to ride. Great people to meet and  the
main reason motorcycle rallies started in the first place…
you and your ride. Once a year, a sleepy little area, Little
Orleans,( I’d call it a town, but it ain’t) in Eastern Allegheny
County Maryland comes alive for a week with the constant
rumble of motorcycles, laughter of partying bikers and
steady words of praise of the excited locals, all 400 in our
zip code. This Rally has really gained a reputation in it’s 7
previous years. All thanks to the bike riders that have made
it. The mountains that surround it and the “Old Skool” feel of
it!  Whether you’re here for the party, the riding, the Motor-
cycle Demolition derby or more, we have it,
Check out our website eastcoastmotorcyclerally.com &
reserve your tickets now!
 
Thanks and ride safe,
 Apple
(301) 478 3421

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Two Texans were out on the range talking about their favorite sex po-
sitions. One said, “I think I enjoy the rodeo position the best.” I don’t
think I have ever heard of that one, said the other cowboy. “What
is it?” Well, it’s where you get your wife down on all fours and you
mount her from behind. Then you reach around and cup each one of
her breasts in your hands and whisper in her ear, ‘Boy, these feel just
like your sister’s.’ Then you try like hell to stay on for eight seconds.”
I recall my first time with a condom. I was 16. I went in to buy a
packet of condoms at the pharmacy. In those days it took a lot of
guts to go in a store and ask for that kind of item because everyone
in town knew you, and there was no doubt the young lady behind the
counter knew what they were for. She was working as an assistant
behind the counter, and she could see that I was really embarrassed
by the whole procedure. She handed me the package and asked if
I knew how to wear one. I honestly answered, ‘No, not really.’ So
she unwrapped the package, took one out and slipped it over her
thumb. She cautioned me to make sure it was on tight and secure. I
apparently still looked confused. So, she looked all around the store
to see if it were empty. It was. ‘Just a minute,’ she said, and walked
to the door and locked it. Taking my hand, she led me into the back
room, unbuttoned her blouse and removed it. She unhooked her bra
and laid it aside. ‘Do these excite you?’ She asked. Well, I was so
dumb-struck that all I could do was stand there with my mouth open
and nod my head. She then said it was time to slip the condom on. As
I was slipping it on, she dropped her skirt, removed her panties and
lay down on a desk. ‘Well, come on’, she said, ‘We don’t have much
time.’ So I climbed on her. It was so wonderful that, unfortunately, I
could no longer hold back and ZAPP!, I was done within a very few
moments. She looked at me with a bit of a frown. ‘Did you put that
condom on?’ she asked. I said, ‘sure did,’ and held up my thumb to
show her. She then beat the crap out of me...Women have always
been hard for me to figure out.
“Super B.” a good old southern gentleman in his later 70’s, was
sitting at his local watering hole; The Stable”, when a really sexy
woman in her late 30’s walked up to him and whispered, “hey good
lookin’, let’s you and me run upstairs and make passionate love”.
Super B. looks at her, smiles, and calmly replies, “well, darlin’, that’s
a dang fine idea and I’m certainly game, but you’re just going to have
to choose one or the other as there’s no way both those together are
gonna’ happen.”
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A congressman was seated next to a little girl on an airplane so he
turned to her and said, “Do you want to talk? Flights go quicker if you
strike up a conversation with your fellow passenger.” The little girl,
who had just started to read her book, replied to the total stranger,
“What would you want to talk about?” “Oh, I don’t know,” said the
congressman. “How about global warming, universal health care, or
stimulus packages?” as he smiled smugly. “O.K.,” she said. “Those
could be interesting topics but let me ask you a question first. A
horse, a cow, and a deer all eat the same stuff - grass. Yet a deer
excretes little pellets, while a cow turns out a flat patty, but a horse
produces clumps. Why do you suppose that is?” The legislator, vis-
ibly surprised by the little girl’s intelligence, thinks about it and says,
“Hmmm, I seriously have no idea.” To which the little girl replies, “Do
you really feel qualified to discuss global warming, universal health
care, or the economy, when you literally don’t know shit?” And then
she went back to reading her book.
An 86-year-old man goes for a physical. All of his test results come
back normal. The doctor says, “Eddie everything looks great. How
are you doing mentally and emotionally? Are you at peace with
God?” Eddie replies, “God and I are tight. He knows I have poor eye-
sight, so he’s fixed it so when I get up in the middle of the night to go
to the bathroom, *poof* the light goes on. When I’m done, *poof* the
light goes off.” “Wow, that’s incredible,” the doctor says. A little later
in the day, the doctor calls Eddie’s wife. “Marianne, he says, Eddie is
doing fine but I had to call you because I’m in awe of his relationship
with God. Is it true that he gets up during the night and *poof * the
light goes on in the bathroom, and when he’s done, *poof* the light
goes off?” “OH MY GOD!” Marianne exclaims.
“He’s peeing in the damn refrigerator again!”
Just got off the phone with a friend in Anchorage, Alaska. He said
that since early this morning the snow has been falling heavily and it
is nearly waist high. The temperature is dropping way below zero and
the north wind is increasing, and his wife has done nothing but look
through the kitchen window all morning. He says that if it gets much
worse, he may have to let her in.
So this spoiled rotten preppie is pulled over by a hard-working,
veteran cop for going 70 in a 30 m.p.h. suburb with kids playing in
the yards, and as the cop walks up to the top down convertible BMW
the kid says, “Do you have any idea whom my Father is?” and the
veteran cop cooly replies, “what…your Mom never told you?”.
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 I Believe…
White Trash Repairs –
White Trash Repairs is your one stop shop for some good
ole, git r’ done ingenuity. See more of these ingenious
ideas at www.whitetrashrepairs.com
That our background & circumstances may have influ-
enced who we are, but we are responsible for who we
become.

That no matter how good a friend is, they’re going to

hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive
them for that.

That just because someone doesn’t love you the way Zip tie auto body repair. Ahhh another main item needed in every Bubba
you want them to, doesn’t mean they don’t love you tool box, zip ties. Zip ties can be used like stitches for any auto repair.
with all they have.

That you should always leave loved ones with loving

words. It may be the last time you see them.

That you control your attitude or it controls you.

That money is a lousy way of keeping score.

That sometimes when I’m angry, that I have the right Redneck dog waterer. The submitter wrote: “I used an old go cart wheel
to be angry, but that doesn’t give me the right to be and a buffet tray to hold a water bottle. Works great!””
cruel.

That life is more precious than money will ever be

able to be.

Locked Up. Well I hope when they bought this from the auto sales that it
had a trunk lock at some time. I am totally digging the chain and lock set
up we have here. At least they are secure! I’m thinking this deserves a
C+, what do you think?

Little Bathroom Door Repair. OK smartie.. once you get the door open and step
inside how do you shut it? Do you have to stand on the toilet or straddle it?
Not to mention when the door is shut now you have one big peek hole right at
who-ha level, total Fail!

Salad Bowl For Parts? The submitter wrote: “All the classic components of a
Bubba repair. Do you think Mrs Bubba is going to miss her salad bowl?”

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THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE 29
 Rumor had it there was a new place in Hampton Roads to get every-
thing you need for your two-wheeled therapy. So we had to check it
out.
The Biker’s Depot opened its doors in June of 2010. Virginia Beach
native and co-owner Amy Graziano attended a charity ride in Long Is-
land, NY in 2009 and returned to Virginia Beach with an idea and moti-
vation. The trip proved that shopping for biker apparel and motorcycle
accessories doesn’t have to leave you gasping for air at the sight of
the bottom line on your receipt. She wanted to offer the same oppor-
tunity to the riders in this area as she’d experienced up north. So Amy
turned to the one person she knew could help make her vision a reality,
her mother, Page Camp. The two got to work and started bringing what
was now their vision to fruition. Their goal was to provide high qual-
ity items at affordable, lower prices and give customers the superior
customer service they deserve.
“After seeing the wide selection in New York City after a charity ride,
it was evident to us that riders don’t have to break the bank to enjoy
being on the road,” said co-owner Amy Graziano. “We wanted to bring
more options to Virginia Beach, without the unnecessary price hikes
or selling subpar items. Riding in the area is its own subculture, with a
significant portion comprising of women. However, resources for the
female enthusiasts in this area are extremely limited. We’ve changed
that.”

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 After discussing the idea, finding the location, and con-
tacting the participating vendors, Page and Amy got the
business running in just under 60 days. “Basically, we just
want to see people out riding, and we’ll do whatever we can
to help them along the way,” said Page.
Page and Amy have created two ways to help you keep
more money in your pocket: the Heroes’ Discount and the
Ride Hard – Shop Free customer loyalty program. The
Heroes’ Discount offers 10% off every item in the store for
all active duty and retired military members AND public
safety employees. The offer is even good on special order/
non-stock items. The Ride Hard – Shop Free program is a
no obligation, free customer loyalty program that rewards
members with $15 in Biker’s Depot Bucks for every $100
you spend in the store.
Conveniently located in the Hilltop Shopping Center in
Virginia beach, VA between Audio Connection and the new
Jewish Mother, The Biker’s Depot combines friendly and
knowledgeable customer service with recognizable name
brands, such as: Wiley X Eyewear, Ridge Outdoors Foot-
wear, Milwaukee Boots, Cruz Tools, NHJ Powersports,
Frogg Toggs, Fulmer Helmets, Daytona Helmets, Sailor
Jerry, S100, AceIT! Polish and Guardian Bells. They are also
authorized dealers for large distributors like Mustang Seats,
Tucker Rocky, FatBaggers, Inc., Kuryakyn, V-Twin and Cus-
tom Chrome. As a result, both local residents and beach
visitors can find the necessary part or accessory quickly
and easily without overspending.
The Biker’s Depot will be celebrating their 1 year anniver-
sary the weekend of July 9th and 10th – they’ll have lots of
door prizes and specials. Be sure to check it out!
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(757) 340-4446
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(804) 639-1555 Richmond, Va 23228
Harley-Haven*
804-321-0037
1920 Atlantic Ave
Big Daddyz Cycles * Virginia Beach, VA
2810 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. Shenandoah Harley-Davidson* (757) 425-2458
Hayes, VA 23072 (In Gloucester County) 213 Rolling Thunder Lane www.hrhd.com
(4 miles over the Coleman) Staunton, VA
804-642-3436 fax# 804-642-1461 (540) 213-7433
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www.shenhd.com 4324 Godwin Blvd
www.bigdaddyzcycles.com
Suffolk, VA 23434
Cycle Thunder * Southside Harley-Davidson, Inc. * (757) 255-4200
3110 West Leigh Street 385 North Witchduck Rd www.tidewatermotorcycles.net
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BIKER FRIENDLY DIRECTORY
BARS & RESTAURANTS
North Carolina
Barry’s Walnut Island Restaurant, Lodge,*
Sports Center & Marina
169 Walnut Island Blvd
Grandy, NC 27939
(252) 453-4153
www.walnutisland.com
www.outerbanksbikeshow.com
Virginia
Alley Cafe and Sports Lounge*
608 N. Main St.
Kilmarnock, Va. 22482
(804) 436-1100
Boneshakers Sports Bar and Grill*
1297 General Booth Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 502-4918
www.boneshakersvb.com
Clutch Bar & Grill*
1485 General Booth Blvd (Behind Hooters)
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 491-2229
www.clutchbarandgrill.com
email: info@clutchbarandgrill.com
Country Folks Grille & Saloon *
12912 Plaza Drive
Richmond, VA 23233
(804) 784-0181
Damon & Company Sports Bar & Grill *
7104 George Washington Mem. Hwy, Rt 17 North
Gloucester, VA (804) 693-7218
www.damonsbar.com
Grumpy’s Bar & Grill*
2 Locations
3541 South Plaza Trail
Virginia Beach, VA
757) 463-5033
995 Providence Square Shopping Center
Virginia beach, VA 23464
HOOTERS
Richmond – West Broad *
7912 West Broad Street
(804) 270-WING
HOOTERS*
2401 West Hundred Rd
Chester, VA
(804) 425-WING
Knuckleheads Roadhouse *
401 North Witchduck Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 644-6200
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Padow’s Hams and Deli
“A Tradition of Taste since 1934”
8161 Atlee Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
804-569-1610
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3 Locations
12832 Jefferson Ave.*
Newport News, VA
(757) 874-LUBE (5823)
&
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1920 W. Hundred Rd.
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The Blue Heron Restaurant *
9100 Wilcocx Neck Road
Charles City, VA 23030
(804) 829-9070
www.riversrest.com
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7526 Mechanicsville Tpke
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 730-8886
KNIVES & TACTICAL EQUIPMENT
Blades & Barrels
Contact us to be a vendor at your event
BladesAndBarrels51@yahoo.com
(804) 243-6756
MOTORCYCLE RACES & EVENTS
Virginia Motorsports Park
8018 Boydton Plank Rd.
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-3174
www.VirginiaMotorsports.com
Slades Park – Dirt Drag Racing
1111 Mount Ray Drive
Surry, Virginia 23883
Contact Joe Brookman
(804) 221-3959 or fax (804) 737-0616
MOTORCYCLE RENTALS
Shenandoah Harley-Davidson*
213 Rolling Thunder Lane
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 213-8026
www.shenandoahhd.com
POWDER COATING
J & J Powder Coating*
2424 Castleton Commerce Way, Suite 1101
Virginia Beach, VA. 23456
(757) 406-2922
FUN PLACES TO STAY
North Carolina
Barry’s Walnut Island Restaurant, Lodge,*
Sports Center & Marina
169 Walnut Island Blvd
Grandy, NC 27939
(252) 453-4153
www.walnutisland.com
www.Barrysbikerally.com
Comfort Inn Oceanfront South
8031 Old Oregon Inlet Road
Nags Head, NC
(800) 334-3302
Kampers Lodge Campground*
3465 Highway 301 N
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 237-0905
www.kamperslodge.com
Virginia
Outlanders River Camp*
Luray, VA
(540) 743-5540
www.outlandersrivercamp.net
TATTOO STUDIOS
Ace in the Hole Tattoo*
237 Caratoke Hwy.
Moyock, N.C. 27958
(252) 435-6200
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PERSONAL SERVICES
Kuttin Station *
For ALL your hair needs!
13509 Boydton Plank Road (Route 1)
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
Biker Specials!
(804) 469-9003
SHOE, BOOT & LEATHER REPAIR
Dakota Cobbler’s Shoppe*
7068 Longview Drive
Hayes, VA 23072
(804) 642-4138
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 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. Contact is
Pastor Jim Manner, (757) 376-3612.
We hold services every Sunday
& Blessing of the Bikes the 1st
Sunday of each month.
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
SIGNS * BANNERS * GRAPHICS
Wright Sign Service*
8008 Hankins Industrial Park Rd
Toano, VA 23188
phone (757) 566-8329 fax (757) 566-8636
wsart@wrightsign.com
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 The preschoolers all answered “left.”
When asked, “Why do you think the bus is traveling
in the left direction?” They answered: “Because you
can’t see the door.”
I RIDE
Kelly,
  I really enjoyed the “I Ride” article I read in you March
issue of Thunder Roads Magazine.  So much that I have
to submit my sweetheart for a future issue!  My fiancé’s
name is Janet Marino.  She is a systems tech for Veri-
zon in Virginia Beach Va. She installs and repairs phone
lines throughout South Hampton Roads.  She has been
working for Verizon for over 13 years and has worked
in telecommunications for over 20 years.  She is a hard
working mother of two great daughters 17 and 19. Her
youngest Daughter is a Junior in High School and an ac-
complished Artist and her oldest daughter  is a Freshman
attending Duke University and made the Dean’s list her
first semester!
  Janet rides a beautiful teal and birch white 2009 Road
King Classic.  She is an inspiration to her family, co-
workers and to me and I would love to see her featured in
your  next “I Ride” article.

Sincerely, John Pasanen

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 News Bytes
CONGRESS ACTS TO REINFORCE BAN ON NHTSA
LOBBYING May is Motorcycle Awareness Month across
the country, and Congressional lawmakers are introducing
a resolution on May 2 to continue current restrictions on
NHTSA that prevent the federal transportation agency from
lobbying state and local governments to enact helmet laws.
The lobbying ban was originally amended into the Transpor-
tation Equity Act in 1998, but U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner
(R-WI) and his House colleagues want to reinforce the
prohibitions on NHTSA lobbying and focus the agency’s ef-
forts on crash prevention and rider education. According to
the resolution, the U.S. House of Representatives “supports
efforts to retain the ban on the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration’s ability to lobby state legislators us-
ing federal tax dollars, encourages continued growth in the
motorcyclist community, and encourages owners and riders
to be responsible road users.” The resolution, similar to a
version Sensenbrenner introduced last session, goes on to
say that the House “recognizes the importance of motor-
cycle crash prevention as the primary source of motorcycle
safety (and) encourages NHTSA to focus on motorcycle
crash prevention and rider education as the most significant
priorities in motorcycle safety.”
“KIDS JUST WANT TO RIDE” COMPANION BILL IN-
TRODUCED IN U.S. SENATE U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar
(D-MN) has introduced an amendment to exempt youth
motorcycles and ATVs from the “lead law” that will effec-
tively ban the sale of these machines. Senate Amendment
264 would exempt youth off highway vehicles from the
overly-restrictive lead-content provisions of the Consumer
Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) of 2008, which
has decimated the youth motorsports industry and will ban
their sale at the end of the year unless the CPSIA language
is changed. Meant to protect our children from imported
toys with lead-based paint, the CPSIA prohibits the mak-
ing, importing, distributing or selling of any product intended
for children 12 and under that contains more than a speci-
fied amount of lead in any accessible part. The unintended
consequences were that, because some parts such as
brakes and battery components contain lead, dealerships
were barred from selling motorcycles and ATVs intended for
young riders, as well as replacement parts. The Klobuchar
amendment is similar to H.R. 412, the Kids Just Want to
Ride Act introduced in the House by Rep. Denny Rehberg
(R-MT), and would amend S. 493, the Small Business Inno-
vation Research Reauthorization Act. You can contact your
Congressional representatives through the U.S. Capitol
Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 to urge their support.
BIKERS PROTEST MOTORCYCLE-ONLY CHECK-
POINTS Hundreds of motorcyclists from around Georgia
rode to the Capitol to rev their engines in protest of a feder-
al grant the Georgia State Patrol is using to conduct motor-
cycle-only checkpoints. The crowd denounced the overly-
invasive and discriminatory roadblocks as unconstitutional
and chanted “No more profile stops” and “Education, not
checkpoints!” The protest rally came two weeks after the
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state patrol conducted motorcycle checkpoints on Inter-
states 75 and 95 during Daytona Bike Week, during which
troopers stopped motorcyclists at roadblocks to check for
proper paperwork, approved helmet, and properly function-
ing equipment. “The roadblocks are a violation of our rights
and are a pure attempt at profiling,” said Dan Forrest, State
Director of ABATE of Georgia. “Having a registration, proof
of insurance and an endorsement on our license does make
us safe. Loud pipes never killed anyone.” Georgia is the
first state to conduct such checkpoints under a federal grant
from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as
part of a $350,000 pool of funds available to as many as
five law enforcement agencies nationwide to test the effec-
tiveness of a New York State Police pilot program. Several
motorcycle organizations are urging riders to call on Gov-
ernor Nathan Deal to cancel the remainder of the check-
points, which will be scheduled over the next 20 months at
undisclosed locations during unannounced times. Some in
Congress have also questioned NHTSA’s grant and called
for Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to pull the plug
on future funding for motorcycle-only checkpoints. Rep.
Tom Petri (R-WI), who recently co-sponsored legislation to
prohibit such grants, called the checkpoints “outrageously
intrusive.” Indeed, many of the protesters at the March 23rd
rally held signs in support of US House Resolution 904
which would prevent the US DOT from providing funds to
states which would be used for motorcycle roadblocks. In
the meantime, motorcyclists are also awaiting a court ruling
on the constitutionality of the New York checkpoints, being
challenged by N.Y. Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.)
Attorney Mitch Proner on behalf of his clients as well as
representing the interests of ABATE of New York and the
National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM).
MOTORCYCLISTS COME TOGETHER FOR JAPAN
The 2011 Japan Earthquake and subsequent Tsunami last
month has affected the motorcycle industry in a big way,
especially since Japan is home to the “Big Four” motorcycle
manufacturers: Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki and Kawasaki. As
the disaster relief efforts continue in Northeastern Japan,
American motorcyclists are doing what they can to help
those struggling through the cleanup and rebuilding, with
U.S. motorcycle industry groups, racing series and even
the American division of Japanese manufacturers raising
funds in various fashions. Three U.S. powersports indus-
try associations announced that they are joining forces to
provide financial assistance to the relief efforts underway
in Japan. The boards and members of the Motorcycle
Industry Council, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and
the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America are collectively
donating $10,000 to the 2011 Japan Relief Fund, and each
organization is encouraging its members and individuals in
the riding community to make their own contributions via a
link on their websites (visit MIC.org, rockmoto.com, motor-
cycles.org, MSF-USA.org, SVIA.org or atvsafety.org and
click on the “2011 Japan Relief Fund” tab). All donations will
go to experienced non-governmental disaster relief agen-
cies in Japan that have a proven track record of emergency
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humanitarian relief and restoration work. To provide sup-
port to those affected by Japan’s worst natural disaster; the
massive 9.0-magnitude earthquake that triggered a tsunami
that caused widespread devastation and crippled nuclear
power plants, the presidents of all of the U.S.-based Kawa-
saki entities are collecting donations from employees under
their matching gift program and forwarding the contributions
to the Red Cross. The Kawasaki Good Times Founda-
tion is contributing $50,000 to initiate the charitable giving
campaign. Even iconic American motorcycle manufacturer
Harley-Davidson has reached out to the disaster zone with
a $250,000 donation to the American Red Cross aid effort
in Japan, and has established a link on their website to the
Red Cross (www.RedCross.org) to make it easier for em-
ployees, customers and other riders to contribute.
EUROPEAN STUDY YIELDS INSIGHT INTO MOTOR-
CYCLE ACCIDENTS European researchers discovered
some interesting facts about the common causes of motor-
cycle accidents. The Motorcycle Accidents In Depth Study
(MAIDS) was based on 921 motorcycle accidents, which
included 103 fatalities, across France, Germany, Italy, the
Netherlands and Spain. While some of the findings were
expected, others were unanticipated. Not surprisingly, the
study indicates that the motorcyclists most often collided
with passenger vehicles. Surprisingly or not, 70% of pas-
senger vehicle drivers involved in accidents with motor-
cycles failed to perceive the motorcyclist. And while 73.1%
of riders attempted some form of collision avoidance, 32%
nonetheless experienced some form of loss of control dur-
ing the maneuver. While all this may seem disheartening to
riders, there are steps that can be taken to maximize safety;
other findings from the study indicate: Over half of the ac-
cidents occurred at intersections - Although 90% of those
involved in crashes were wearing helmets, 9% of helmeted
riders lost their helmets in crashes due to improper fit, fas-
tening or damage - Younger riders -- those between 18 and
25 years of age -- crashed at a higher percentage and rid-
ers aged 41 to 55 crashed less frequently - Riders wearing
dark clothes were more likely to crash than others - Modi-
fied conventional street motorcycles were over-represented
in crashes in the study, but engine size did not appear to be
a factor - Unlicensed bikers were more likely to crash than
properly licensed bikers - Weather was deemed to be a fac-
tor in only 7.5% of accidents.
VIRGINIA LAUNCHES “RIDER ALERT” CARD
Richmond Ambulance Authority (RAA) and Bon Secours
Virginia Health System, in partnership with Motorcycle Vir-
ginia, Inc., have launched a new program designed to save
the lives of injured motorcyclists. The program provides
free identification data cards that will help first responders
provide rapid and accurate medical assistance to riders
involved in accidents. Motorcyclists who participate are
provided a free Rider Alert card that contains their personal
emergency contact and medical information in the event of
a crash. The cards are kept inside the lining of riders’ hel-
mets and come with a 1-inch round sticker placed outside
the helmet to alert emergency responders of the card. The
sticker also warns bystanders not to remove the rider’s
helmet, which could prevent further injury. RAA officials say
the Rider Alert card program is the first of its kind in the
United States, and said that they modeled their program on
an initiative in Great Britain known as “CRASH Card”, de-
veloped two years ago by that country’s Ambulance Motor-
cycle Club. On a national level, Aid to Injured Motorcyclists
(A.I.M.) was founded on a similar premise over 25 years
ago by California attorney Richard M. Lester, issuing free
Emergency Medical cards to bikers across the country that
are linked to a database of their important medical informa-
tion and emergency contact. A.I.M. has notified ambulance
companies and first responders across the country to look
for the yellow A.I.M. Card in a downed rider’s wallet. “We
applaud Virginia’s Rider Alert program and appreciate
their organizers’ level of commitment to implement such a
life-saving project,” said Lester, whose A.I.M. program also
networks with biker attorneys in every state to represent the
interests of injured motorcyclists. “When a rider is down,
they need all the help they can get as fast as they can get
it.” More than three million A.I.M. Cards have been issued
since 1985, and you can get yours free by calling (800)
ON-A-BIKE or visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com. Free “Do Not
Remove This Helmet” stickers are also available.
WEIRD NEWS: HONDA WORKING ON MOTORCYCLE
SEATBELTS Yes, you read it right…Honda is working on
a system of seatbelts for motorcycles. Seems crazy, but
it appears to be a serious project judging from the patents
Honda has filed for the system, and images posted on
BikersPost.com. According to the website, the belt arrange-
ment is designed for larger touring bikes like the Gold Wing
where the rider won’t be moving around much in the seat,
and the belt can work with the airbag to more effectively
reduce injuries. However, Honda apparently has recognized
that in a lot of accidents it’s better to be away from the bike
rather than attached to it, so their new seatbelt system also
has elements of ejector seat: When the computer senses
that the bike is irretrievably tipping over it releases the en-
tire seat, with the rider still attached, and inflates an airbag
backrest. “The idea is that having ejected you slide down
the road in a sitting position, with the seat betwixt your hide
and the asphalt. Sort of extreme tobogganing.” Of course,
nobody envisioned airbags on a motorcycle either, before
Honda’s R&D team put one on their Gold Wing as a factory
option.
QUOTABLE QUOTE: “How far you go in life depends on
your being tender with the young, compassionate with the
aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak
and strong. Because someday in life you will have been all
of these.” ~ George Washington Carver, scientist (1864-
1943)
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 Happy Spring, Everybody!  Ain’t it wonderful!  Riding season
is upon us!  Make sure you get your bike blessed!  I love the
spring.  It’s such a time for renewal, as Preacher Rick talked
about in last month’s edition.  Look around and you see spring
happening, right in front of your eyes.  But sometimes it’s not
just the flowers and the trees, it’s within your self, inside and
outside.  We get so “comfortable” sometimes that we start
accidently ignoring things in our life.  Things that have always
been there, we start taking them for granted and overlook how
much these things mean to us.
 Being in a “comfort zone” can be a good thing, but it also
can be a very bad thing.  Let’s say churches, for example. 
Some people sit in the same church their grandparents and
great-grand parents sat, just because it is what they do on
Sunday.  If you ask them what the preacher talked about, they
don’t know.  This is happening all over the place.  People go
to a church that is not feeding them.  Their spirit, their soul and
their mind is starving.  They come out knowing no more than
when they went in.  This is a sad place to be in!  If you are in
this place, get out!  Find you a church that will keep you fed!
 We all need to examine our lives and determine if we are in
our “comfort zone”.  Some “comfort zones” are alright, though. 
I am comfortably with my relationship with my husband and
my family.  I am comfortable in my career I chose.  These
things are alright.
 But sometimes God stirs things up a bit.  When you get
really comfortable at where you’re at, God will take you into Pastor Tammy Hayes preaches at New Creation in Christ
another “camp”.  We are going through this in our church, right Ministries in Dinwiddie, Virginia, a member of IPHC. 
now.  We have been in this location for a little over a year, and She received a full ordination in non-denomination and is
we have grown a little bit.  We wanted to rent the empty place currently working on her ordination in Pentecostal Holiness. 
beside us and knock the wall down to expand.  We had it all You can obtain information about the church on the website
planned, right up to the decorating.  All we had to do is to meet
www.newcreationinchristministries.us 
with the landlord and agree on a price.
 That’s where the problem came.  He wanted more than
we could afford.  “But, Lord, it would be so perfect.  It is such
a comfortable place.”  BAM!  That’s when it hit me.  Church
is kind of like boot camp.  It’s a training school that you go
through and then God releases you on the battle field.  I
believe God is taking our church out of it’s comfort zone to the
war zone!  We are looking at a location that is surrounded by
drug activity, homeless, prostitution and all those things that Connect with Us
most folks would run from.  God wants us right smack dab in 1 (800) 525-LOVE (5683)
the middle! Every day, God uses K-LOVE to make a difference in millions of lives. By
 And what is so amazing is the place we looked at last providing positive music and inspirational stories, K-LOVE helps people draw
year is still available.  A few people are a little concerned, but closer to God. Unlike other radio stations, K-LOVE has a full time ministry team
most of our congregation are as ready as I am.  I think God is that processes over 100 phone calls a day of listeners in need of guidance. The
stepping us up to the next level.  Now, we could stay where we pastors and staff at K-LOVE pray for over 1,000 prayer requests every day, and
are, in the comfortable place, that is to small, but how would on average, intervene in one suicide case per day. If K-LOVE has impacted
we be blessed?  Or would we?  When God opens doors for your life, it is because generous listeners stepped out on faith to support the
ministry of K-LOVE. We ask that you also take that step of faith and enable us
you, you have to go through those doors, even if it means
to continue making a positive difference in our world.
going out into the unknown. “ Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble. ”
 He’s going to be right there beside you, all the way.  And by (Proverbs 13:20 NLT)
following Him, you can’t go wrong!  Please keep our church Thunder Roads Virginia is a K-LOVE Business Team Member. Find a station
in your prayers as we go through this transition and we will be near you at www.klove.com
praying for you as you go through yours.  Until next time...God
loves you and so do I! 

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 They must stop every vehicle or every third vehicle etc. 
They cannot have unfettered discretion as to who will be
stopped.  It appears that that particular rule was ignored in
Georgia .  We’ll keep you posted as we find out more about
Last week The National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
these and other similar stops around the country.
tration (NHTSA) held meetings in DC with stakeholders in
On another note, it appears that another issue being
motorcycle safety. While many things were discussed there
studied by NHTSA is license plate lighting and mounting. 
were a few items of particular interest to motorcyclists. I’m
Apparently NHTSA is concerned about tags mounted on
sure that by now everyone has heard about the motorcycle
the side of bikes, tucked deep underneath luggage or sur-
only checkpoints that were done in Georgia the week of
rounded by bright lights.  I am not quite sure why this is an
Daytona Bike Week. According to attendees at the meeting
issue for NHTSA in that their focus is supposed to be high-
it was reported that these weren’t actual traffic stops but
way safety.  I have yet to hear of a motorcycle accident that
rather rolling checkpoints. Which is to say that most people
was caused by the manner in which the license plate of the
didn’t stop, only slowed down through a closed truck weigh
motorcycle was mounted.  At the end of the day this is not
station to be observed by officers and then stopped if the
a safety issue.  However, automated enforcement equip-
police felt they had reason to inspect more closely. Things
ment such as red-light cameras are becoming increasingly
being observed were lighting, exhaust systems, valid tags
popular with state legislators.  Tags mounted on the side of
and of course “non-compliant” helmets. $70,000.00 in
a bike, tucked deep underneath luggage or surrounded by
federal grant money was spent on these stops and normally
bright lights can make it difficult to issue automated tickets
these grants require matching state funds bringing the
as the cameras can have a hard time getting a good picture
total to $140,000.00. All this money and manpower and to
of the tag.  Once again, this does not seem like a safety is-
date we have not had confirmation of a single ticket being
sue so I question why NHTSA is involved.  We will continue
issued.  We have confirmed numerous warnings but no
to watch this issue.   
tickets. We will keep looking.  
As always if you have any questions or comments on
Besides the monumental waste of money and the intru-
anything that is written here or any other matters of interest
sion upon the citizens right to travel free from governmental
to motorcyclists please feel free to contact me. 
interference, the manner in which these check points were
operated raises some serious constitutional issues.  As you
Matt Danielson
know from the previous article that I wrote on this issue, one
McGrath & Danielson
of the restrictions that the United States Supreme Court has
Tom McGrath’s Motorcycle Law Group
placed upon checkpoints is that the officers operating the
1-800-321-8968
checkpoint must not have discretion as to who they stop. 
Motorcyclelawgroup.com

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K.I.S.S. page composed & edited by: Toni McCoy Shearon of Tennessee
COFFEE & SWEET BALSAMIC BRAISED SHORT RIBS
1 Large Pack of Short Ribs (8-10 per pack)
1 Tbl. Olive Oil
1 Tbl. Premium Margarine
3 tsps. of Dried Garlic Powder
3 tsps. of Chili Powder (*optional; only if want a lil’ heat)
1 tsp. Dried Basil
2 Cups of Dark, Strong, Columbian Coffee
1 Cup of Sweet Balsamic Vinegar (in any condiment
aisle. Be sure and get sweet though, to counter-balance the
slight bitter of coffee)
Lay your meat on counter and let get room temp for like a
half-hour prior to working with it. In a large-sized skillet electric
skillet; circle the pan with quality olive oil but also add a table-
spoon of quality margarine. In a small bowl mix up your garlic
powder, chili powder and basil. Rub both sides of your meat
really well, work it in. Place ribs in medium-high heated skillet
and braise both sides till golden brown. Salt & pepper to taste
while braising. Remove to a side plate; lower temp. to medium-
low, add 2 cups of dark, strong, Columbian coffee and 1 cup of
sweet Balsamic vinegar to same skillet, use wooden spoon and
scrape up any tidbits from bottom of pan. Let reduce down for
about 3 minutes. Place your short ribs in a crock-pot evenly on
the bottom and any others crosswise on top. Pour your reduc-
tion over all ribs, lift up ones on top to make sure liquid gets up
under them. Cook in covered crock-pot for apprx. 3-1/2 hours,
then remove lid and let go until totally fork tender. Place ribs on
a serving platter and pour that phenomenally tasting sauce all
over each and every rib. OMG! if these don’t make you want to
lick the plate, nothing will.
FOUR CHEESE STUFFED & PUFFED PASTRY
1 Box of Prepared Puff Pastry (in bread section of freezer glass
coolers)
1/4 Cup of Quality Margarine; melted
4 Shredded Cheeses of your choice; Colby, Mozzarella, Pepper
Jack, Cheddar, Cream Cheese, Brie, Grier.....you call it, you make
it your own.
Small bowl mixed up with small of palm amount of dried Basil,
Chives, Oregano
Take one sheet of puff pastry and cut into four even squares,
do same w/ other sheet.. Mix the four cheeses you’ve selected
in a small bowl and take the other bowl of herbs and combine
with cheese bowl. Mix well. Take a heaping tablespoon of
mixture and place in middle of one square of puff pastry. Take
your fingertip and dip into melted butter and run all along
the edge of square of pastry. Place a clean square on top of
mixture square and press all the sides around. Take a fork and
gently press all the way around each square to seal tight. Then
take a toothpick or fork and make several vent holes in top of
pastry puff. Now brush butter over entire tops of pastry. Place
on pre-sprayed sheet pan, bake at 350 degrees until golden
brown and crispy. Remove and brush with more melted mar-
garine. These are light and melt in your mouth and are perfect
for with any main dish. Or make a panfull and dip in hot mari-
nara sauce....oh, mama mia’!
CREAMY-DREAMY, CHILLED FRUIT SALAD
2 Cups Seedless, Sweet Pale Green Grapes
1 Large Bottle of Chilled & Sectioned, Mandarin Orange Slices
2 Bananas; sliced in 1/4 inch slices
1 Can of Pineapple Chunks; drained
1 Cup of Mini Marshmallows
1 Container (8 oz.) Sour Cream mixed together with 1 Con-
tainer of softened Cream Cheese
1/4 Cup of Sugar or Splenda
1/4 Cup of Coconut; toasted
Mix all ingredients together until fully combined. Cover with
clear wrap tightly over bowl and chill for at least 2 hours.
Remove cover, toss again gently and sprinkle entire top with
toasted coconut just before serving. This is the perfect, light
and breezy ending to any meal. So fresh!
BROWNIE MARSHMALLOW BITES
1 Box of any quality Brownie Mix
Throw in pecans or raisins or both if that’s your thang. Cook as
directed. Cool till just barely warm. Cut entire pan of brown-
ies into squares. Cut each square through the center; spread
marshmallow creme on both sides and place together like a
sandwich. Ice cold milk....Zowie!
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 gsxr 750

Recently, I ran across, Eric Banks of Game Over Built. I told him that I was interested in expanding our magazine by add-
ing some awesome sport bikes, but needed the bikes and connections to do so. Fortunately, Eric jumped at the opportu-
nity to help us out. Check out the cool story that goes along with this good looking ride! Terri “T” Collier, TRM Oklahoma

The owner, Matthew Williams, brought me his ‘06 gsxr 750 that had been wrecked on the left side, to simply repair the
damage, lower and stretch it. Within days, the game plan changed to a full custom bike that would be flashy, yet simple and
clean. Eric said that he started off by ripping the bike completely down, powder coating the frame, swing arm bars and just
about everything else including nuts and bolts. With the plastics replaced it was taken to LL Cool Spray for the custom kandy
rootbeer paint with heavy metalflakes. It also got a molded windscreen and shaved undertail.
Once back from paint, the 240 wide tire swing arm and custom billet wheels were installed along with a wide array of other
after-market parts. To finish the paint off, it went to Cole Stevens where he ghost pin-striped the frame and swing arm and
striped the game over built logo on the swingarm. Seats-by-Tommy also hooked us up with one of his custom seats. This
really tied it all together. Eric stresses to our readers how quick and easy any bike can become a showpiece. Of this build he
commented, “It’s crazy to think this bike was dropped off for minor work and it turned into a full blown build.”

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Cover Bike Specifications
‘06 Suzuki GSXR750
Kandy Rootbeer paint by LL Cool Spray
Striped by Cole Stevens
Billet grips
Pazzo shorty levers
LRC billet triple tree
Hid headlight
Roaring toyz smoothie gas cap
Custom pin stripe design seat by seats-by-tommy
Smoked tail Len and turn signals
Vortex rear sets
Jardine GP-1 exhaust
Billet Lowering links
17 front 18 rear billet wheels by syndicate custom
sportbikes 240 wide tire swing arm by syndicate
custom sport bikes
Ek black 530 chain
Yanashiki front rotors

BUILT BY:
Game over built
Eric banks
918-261-6507
Gameoverbuilt@gmail.com
Check us out on facebook!

Special Thanks!
My helper Kenneth B
Matthew Williams
Sidney Cooper
James Inscoe
Cole Stevens
LL Cool Spray
Tommy Taylor
Abe Pagan
BT Powder Coat

Photos by:
Zackary Roberts Photography
www.zacharyrobertsphotography.com
Email: info@zacharyrobertsphotography.com
Phone: 918-814-5254

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 The People Of Walmart

The Baby Bidet Game On! I get it. Putting messages on your butt for people
to read is still in style. And I get it, Cocks is for South Carolina
Gamecocks. But how bout we either have the good sense not to
make this, or to not wear it. Virginia

Fozzy Bear Wocka Wocka Wocka! Shopping With Monopoly Money. Hmmm I guess owning Boardwalk
and Park Place doesn’t look as attractive as it once did, does it? I
suppose that’s fitting in our current real estate market, but regard-
less, she should not pass Go and she should not collect $200

Check out more of these “Special Shoppers” at

www.peopleofwalmart.com
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This story is dedicated to all of you backyard builders who’d is a head turner that is nothing short of beautiful.
prefer to turn a wrench vs. slide a credit card….to those who To have personally designed, built and painted this bike in
ride their bikes to events and shows and not just trailer in tro- 30 days is incredible…even for a country boy from Suffolk, VA.
phies that won’t ever see pavement….to those who appreci-
ate skill and hard work and not who’s wallet is fatter. Build Sheet:
Mike Bradley aka “Dawg”, is a junk man by pedigree as his
father was before him. He’s been building customized cars
and bikes all his life and I simply felt compelled to share his 2005 Custom Softail
talents and story with the readers of Thunder Roads. Motor, 110 S&S
A few months back, he envisioned a build that would be- 6 speed trans
come a personal challenge for him to complete in less than Custom wheels
“30 days”. Considering that he was starting with literally
“nothing”, many of his critics were skeptic. “Dawg” disap- 200 rear tire
peared for nearly a month and when I started getting cell 20” ape hangers w/forward controls
photos of his progress, I was amazed….
“Dawg’s” so called “Barter Bike” was quickly taking shape. For more photos, please contact: Chip Wright
I guess being in the junk business does have its perks. He Email: chip.wright@verizon.net
initially traded a 2001 Chevy truck bed for the custom wheels
and tires, a jet ski for the frame, a 1993 mustang for the motor/ For more info, please contact Mike “Dawg” Bradley:
trans & tins and finally, he sold a rigid bike frame for a few Cell: 757-737-1393
bucks to complete the build. Needless to say, the final product Email: mikebradley66@aol.com

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 May is Motorcycle Safety
Awareness Month
Motorcycles are vehicles with the same rights and
privileges as any motor vehicle on the roadway. Motor-
cycle Safety Awareness Month is a national initiative
aimed at getting motorists and motorcyclists to “share
the road” with each other.
Share the Road with Motorcycles
Motorcycles are vehicles with the same rights and
privileges as any motor vehicle on the roadway.
All motorists are reminded to safely “share the road”
with motorcycles and to be extra alert to help keep
motorcyclists safe. Motorcyclists are reminded to
make themselves visible to other motorists.
Drunk Riding Prevention
Alcohol affects those skills
essential to riding a motorcy-
cle - balance and coordination.
So it plays a particularly big
role in motorcycle fatalities.
Statistics show that the
percentage of intoxicated mo-
torcycle riders in fatal crashes
is greater than the percentage
of intoxicated drivers on our
roads. This is why NHTSA
urges all motorcycle riders to
always ride smart and sober.
Impaired Motorcycle Operation - Riders Helping Riders
(Final Report) 
Riders
Helping
Riders
(RHR) is an
instructional
program
designed
to encour-
age motor-
cyclists to
intervene to
prevent drinking and riding by their motorcyclist peers. The
program is based on focus group research which found that
riders consider themselves to be united by an interest in rid-
ing, and willing to help other riders in need, but that a sense
of individualism limits the extent to which riders are willing
to intervene in drinking and riding.
RHR is intended to convince motorcyclists that an im-
paired rider needs their help, and that they are in the best
position to provide help.The program provides a “toolkit” of
techniques for separating drinking from riding, discourag-
ing riders from becoming impaired, recognizing impairment,
and discouraging impaired riders from riding. An optional
role-playing module is included. At the end of class, stu-
dents are asked to sign a pledge to do their best to help an
impaired rider live to ride another day.
RHR was developed with the assistance of instructors
from the South Carolina Rider Education Program and pilot
tested by instructors of Georgia’s Department of Driver
Services, Motorcycle Safety Program.
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 Advertisers Index – May 2011
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Ace in the Hole Tattoo.............................................................................................…41
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Biker’s Depot…..........................................................................................................30
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Boneshakers Sports Bar & Grill..............................................................................…35
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Country Folks Grille & Saloon................................................................................…18
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Departure Bike Works….........................................................................................….41
Easy Riding Gear…...................................................................................................34
Foley Motorsports…...................................................................................................51
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Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson…..........................................................................20
Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson Craig’s List Guy................................................…49
Harley-Davidson of Washington DC Rolling Thunder (Event).…Front Cover & page 9
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Liberty Biker Church…...............................................................................................27
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South Central Bike Fair (Event)…..............................................................................18
Stars & Strips & Spokes (Event).................................................…Outside Back Cover
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Tom McGrath’s Motorcycle Law Group.........................................…Inside Front Cover
Veteran’s First Inc. 4th Annual Poker Run (Event)…...................................................41
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BACK
In The Day
I recently took a class at a conference on the parking
of vehicles on highways and roadways during an emer-
gency situation. It was extremely informative, these types
of classes usually are. During one of the many videos that
we viewed during the class, I noticed that there was a
motorcycle police officer that was working an accident on
a busy suburban boulevard, along with other emergency
vehicles on the scene. Many emergency vehicles are
the target of secondary collisions at the original accident

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