Contents
July Issue 158
Ad Index
Features Las Vegas Bike Fest 8 Nation’s Fire-The Movie Thanks FL Bikers 18 Evel Knievel Museum 28 Great American Biker Bash 34 Love Jugs-Oil Cooling Power 42 Moto America-Why You Should Care 46
Columns
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Rob Brooks-Goodbye Nicky Craven Moorehead Spyke & Mike Christian Motorcycle Association
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Departments Ride Safe, Ride Smart Everywhere Eddy-Is Everywhere Finz Finds-Ride in the Park BTR Events Update Born To Ride Kids
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Reports
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Reflections on Rolling Thunder 40th Anniversary of Smokey & The Bandit SCCY Firearms Jackal’s Gun Talk
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While riding in the right lane of a three-lane highway, you decide to pass a slower-moving car by changing lanes to your left. Just as you begin to move left, a car in the far left lane also decides to pass by moving to the right, and suddenly the two of you are fighting for the same lane. When it’s carversus-bike, you already know the outcome. Strategy: By actively searching the present traffic environment you should have observed the car two lanes over, and predicted that the driver would end up in your target lane if they decided to change lanes and pass at the same time you did. Separate yourself from the hazard: either wait a few moments to pass, until the car in the far left lane has moved ahead, or slow down to drop back a car length. It is also a wise tactic to signal several seconds before making a move, and to turn your head occasionally to check your blind spot to better observe surrounding traffic. For more information go to www.msf-usa.org
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Las Vegas BikeFest is growing. This year we are adding a new vendor area that will be located on the 3rd Street promenade between the Fremont Street Experience and Ogden. This vendor area will be open to the public without an admission fee. Rally West Vendor Hours: Thursday: 3pm - 9pm Friday: 10am - 10pm Saturday: 10am - Midnight Sunday: 10am - 3pm WHAT TO EXPECT … PARTY. PARTY.
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REFLECTIONS ON ROLLING THUNDER It started from the Pentagon, it was an awesome sight, A motorcade of cyclists, an entourage of knights. Winding through the streets, as far as you can see, Across Memorial Bridge, through Washington, DC
Up Independence Avenue, and ‘round the Capitol, By Washington’s Monument, on and on they roll. Down Constitution Avenue, past the reflecting pool. The roar of different cycles, but all playing the same tune. Past the cheering crowds, lined up along the street, With their hands outstretched, to bikers they would greet. Where do they all come from, why is it they come? From Pacific, North and South, like sounds of rolling drums. From rows of eight across, to fifteen bikes abreast, Assorted motorcycles, honoring the best. The ultimate direction, for the bikers all, All headed down the city’s streets, for the Viet Nam Wall. Feelings of emotions and feelings of much pride, Respect for those missing, and in ‘Nam that died. Despite the controversy, they were well up to the task. Those inscribed upon the wall, served when they were asked. They gave their lives for us, so that we may be free, Free to live and ride, wherever that we please. For POW/MIA’s, that is why we roam, Never to be forgotten, bring all of them back home. Author: Paul B. Murray 1st Mobile Combat Communications Group, USAF (1st MOB), “Black Hats”, based in the Philippines SouthEast Asia: 1967; Tet Offensive 1968; 1969 VIETNAM: Khe Sanh 2/68; Quang Tri; Hue; Phu Bai; Chu Lai; Pleiku; Bien Hoa; Ban Me Thout; Nha Trang; Da Nang; Cam Ranh Bay; Saigon (and other places with no names) THAILAND: Nakhon Phanom (Laotian border); Udon; Ubon; Korat; Bangkok KOREA: PUEBLO INCIDENT-1968 Osan; Kunsan, Seoul JAPAN, TAIWAN, OKINAWA KOREA: Taegu 1970-1971 BTR 16 | BORNTORIDE.COM
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Goodbye, Nicky
The motorcycling world was rocked recently with the shocking news of racer Nicky Hayden’s tragic cycling accident and subsequent death. Fans the world over mourned the passing of an American icon in motorcycle racing. Nicky had excelled in AMA flat track and road racing, winning championships in each across the late 90s and early 2000s, then left his mark internationally by taking the 2006 MotoGP World Superbike Championship. The past couple of years saw Nicky move to WSBK, World Superbike, already challenging the lead riders and teams there. In an age that currently sees few Americans competing on the international stage, not only was Nicky there representing us all, he was winning races and winning fans. As well as his achievements, Nicky was beloved the world over with his chiseled good looks, broad smile, affable Kentucky personality, and Southern drawl. His popularity arguably rivaled that of the world renowned Valentino Rossi, his friend, former teammate and rival on the track. And in an instant, he was gone, felled in an unlikely accident, hit by a car while on a bicycle, of all things. I had followed his career and been a “Kentucky Kid” fan since his first days of moving up from AMA to MotoGP in 2003. I met his “kid brother” Roger Lee recently, himself competing successfully in MotoAmerica. From all I’ve seen and read, the Haydens are a closeknit, loving, down-to-earth Southern family, morally upright and allAmerican. The whole Hayden clan has been steeped in motorcycle racing practically since diapers, with parents Earl “The Squirrel” and Rose instilling a love of motorcycles and racing in each of their five children (3 boys and 2 girls). The “First Family of Racing” made American race fans proud and excited about the sport, whether in road racing, flat track, or motocross, as sons Tommy, Nicky, and Roger Lee each excelled in American and international competition. Nicky’s achievements particularly have been truly legendary: Multiple AMA Grand National Flat Track winner- 1999-2002 AMA Supersport National Champion- 1999 Daytona 200 Champion- 2002 AMA Superbike Champion- 2002 MotoGP World Superbike Champion- 2006 WSBK World Superbike winner, Sepang GP- 2016 Nicky Hayden’s passing reminds me of several truths. First, life is fragile. We humans, for all our intelligence, creativity and BTR 22 | BORNTORIDE.COM
industriousness, are still so easily broken, so easily disabled, so easily killed. The strongest person on the planet can still be vanquished with something as simple and small as a river stone (see the beloved “David & Goliath” story). I’ve come to grips with my own fragility, as age and health issues have altered my life in recent years. Which brings me to the second truth- life is fleeting. We are only here for a short time, and nothing modern science and medicine achieves will lengthen our days. The good Lord set our time here to be no longer than 120 years (see Genesis 6:3), and even that is only rarely attained. Time flies by, like a breath vapor on a winter’s day or a morning mist over the mountains in summer. Ask any senior adult, and they’ll attest to this. Here one day, gone the next. Lastly, to quote from the movie Gladiator, “What we do in life, echoes in eternity.” As a person of faith, the Bible teaches me that human length of days and level of achievement are all for naught apart from the things I do that honor God, and better the lives of my fellow man. Nicky and the whole Hayden family have been selfless, humble philanthropists, supporting many meaningful causes stateside and across the globe. A true, lasting legacy beyond racing. Life is fragile, life is fleeting, and life is best lived selflessly. Nicky Hayden reached the pinnacle of motorcycle racing. He was a fierce competitor, and beloved icon in the sport. But even more important, Nicky was a good man, with a big heart for people, and a generous, open hand to those in need. To me, that’s the highest tribute. RIP Nicky Hayden-1981-2017
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Tex McDorman takes us to the 40th Anniversary of the cult classic motion picture Smokey and the Bandit
2017 marks the 40th Anniversary of the cult classic motion picture Smokey and the Bandit. The movie was the second highest grossing film of 1977, second only to Star Wars. Produced with a budget of only $4.3 million, Smokey and the Bandit posted an astounding worldwide gross of more than $300 million. For several years, die-hard Smokey and the Bandit fans have celebrated their beloved movie by putting rubber to the road each year with either the Snowman’s Run or the Bandit Run. During these events, thousands of fans hop in their 1977 Pontiac Trans Am’s or their semi-trucks and hit the road to relive the epic journey depicted in the movie. This year, June 22 – June 24, both the Snowman’s Run and the Bandit Run converged in Jonesboro, Georgia where the movie was filmed for a special 40th Anniversary Celebration. The multi-day event featured a bus tour of filming sites, scene reenactments, a trip to Atlanta Motor Speedway for a car show and trips around the track as well as nightly social gatherings. Thank you so much for coming out to BTR 26 | BORNTORIDE.COM
The Bandit Jump! We hope you had a great time in support of Veterans in Film & Television. The pre-show performance by Convoy was great, the car stunts were amazing, and there was even a marriage propos-
to raise awareness, help and hope for the millions of US veterans that supported our country. Now we need to support them. Proceeds from the Bandit Jump goes to VFT – Veterans in Film and Television.
al! And who could forget that helicopter flying in with the one and only Mr. Burt Reynolds?! Bandit Jump wouldn’t have been possible without you guys- the fans. Commemorating a great movie stunt like the Bandit Jump isn’t the goal. We want
So, thank you again for being there! Please donate to our beneficiary, Veterans in Film & Television – a nonprofit helping to put Americans veterans to work in the film and TV industry. Visit www.thebanditjump.com to learn more about this worthy cause.
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Robert “Evel” Knievel was an American popculture icon who made headlines from the mid ‘60s to the early ’80s for his daring motorcycle jumping and risk-taking attitude. A man of unabashed courage and brashness, he derived as much fame from the jumps he failed to make, and the injuries he sustained, as the many he completed. The ultimate daredevil, his fearlessness was imprinted on the imagination of the generation that witnessed his antics and inspired the next one who regard him as the godfather of extreme sports. BTR 28 | BORNTORIDE.COM
Evel Knievel Museum Ribbon Cutting: Four Decades in the Making, Knievel’s Dream is Now Open! (Topeka, KS) Yes, it’s true. Robert “Evel” Knievel’s dream of creating a museum to “house his life’s memorabilia” is now a reality. As early as 1976, Knievel announced his plans to build a museum. Surprising to many, the Evel Knievel Museum is not located in Butte, Montana (Knievel’s hometown); nor is it in Las Vegas, Nevada (the venue of his infamous Wide World of Sports Caesars Palace jump). It is, in fact, in Topeka, Kansas. And when you hear the story of “Why Topeka,” Topeka, Kansas not only makes sense, but it leaves museum attendees wondering if Knievel’s influence from above isn’t as powerful as his earthly impact that created an enthusiastic generation of thrill-seekers and daredevils, inspired the X-Games, and earned him the irrefutable title of the “Godfather of Extreme Sports.” As it turns out, half of Knievel’s crew was from Kansas, including Mike Draper (Wichita, Kansas). Draper says it’s an honor to be part of history, and is thrilled to help fill in the missing pieces. When restoring “Big Red,” Knievel’s Mack Truck, the Historic HarleyDavidson crew found Draper’s first-hand
accounts priceless. “It’s this kind of detail and stories from people who were there that bring the museum to life and provide an amazing and memorable experience to visitors,” says Mike Patterson, Owner, Historic HarleyDavidson and Museum Co-Founder. One of the best stories yet, was that George “Joie” Chitwood (of the Joie Chitwood Thrill Show) got his racing start right here at the Topeka Shawnee County Fairgrounds, less than 100 yards from the home of the Evel Knievel Museum. Following Chitwood’s racing career, which included seven Indianapolis 500 races, the Joie Chitwood Thrill Show made a chance visit to Butte, Montana in 1953; 15-year-old Bobby Knievel was in the stands that day, and as they say, the rest was history. “The first time I saw Joie Chitwood perform in my hometown, Butte, Montana, the thing that impressed my 15-year-old mind the most was his intoxicating spirit and incredible showmanship. It was then that I knew this business was for me.” - Evel Knievel (Safe At Any Speed, The Career of Joie Chitwood) Fast-forward nearly six decades to 2012. Lathan McKay, a young professional skateboarder inspired by Evel Knievel, had grown up admiring Knievel as the
The Evel Knievel Museum at Historic Harley-Davidson, 2047 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66612
quintessential fulfillment of individuality and the American Dream. What started as a purchase of three sets of Knievel’s leathers turned into a four-year venture collecting Knievel memorabilia across the country. “This museum is the fulfillment of a dream for many people,” says actor, producer and entrepreneur, Lathan McKay. “It’s been an arduous but magical road.” He termed the worldwide hunt for Knievel memorabilia, “Evel Archaeology.” Shortly after his quest began, McKay personally met the Knievel Family, including Alicia Knievel Vincent, Evel’s youngest daughter, who was also present at today’s Ribbon Cutting. She shared with the crowd, “He always wanted a museum. We looked at sites together all across the nation. I want to thank everyone who made his dream a reality. I wish my dad could see it.” After meeting the family, McKay was further inspired to preserve Knievel’s legacy, and took his quest to a new level, adding “Big Red,” Knievel’s ’74 Mack Truck to his collection in 2013. Due to their outstanding work on Jerry Lee Lewis’ 1959 HarleyDavidson Panhead, the Lewis family will later recommend contacting Historic HarleyDavidson (Topeka, Kansas) for “Big Red’s” restoration. In the meantime, McKay’s quest
for preserving Knievel’s legacy has become a passionate, full-time venture. The idea for building an Evel Knievel Museum developed as the partnership between Patterson, McKay, Historic Harley-Davidson and the Knievel Family grew, along with McKay’s collection. Patterson states, “Our vision grew quickly alongside Lathan’s collection, which was both sizable and significant. We knew we had something the World would want to see, and we had to do it justice. We had one shot at this, and we were going to do it right.” Patterson’s commitment included reserving 13,000 square feet of the dealership’s 16,000 square foot expansion for the Museum. “As more items surfaced, we dedicated more space to the Museum; we even reconfigured the floorplans to accommodate several special items we received toward the end. It’s been an amazing journey, and we’re thrilled that the time has come to share this incredible collection of American history with the world.” With a total investment of more than $5 million, the Evel Knievel Museum allows visitors to experience Evel Knievel’s journey to super-stardom, viewing hundreds of authentic artifacts that belonged to the most legendary, death-defying daredevil of all
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time. The 2-story, 13,000 sq ft museum features: • Evel’s motorcycles – the bikes that launched a legend • Knievel’s genuine leathers and helmets • “Big Red,” Knievel’s fully-restored Mack Truck • Evel’s personal and never-before-seen memorabilia Upper level, interactive exhibits include: • Virtual Reality 4-D Jump Experience • Broken Bones Interactive, including Evel’s actual X-rays • “Plan Your Jump” Interactive Challenge • Engine & Suspension Interactive • Snake River Experience Room featuring Knievel’s actual X2 Skycycle During its two-week, soft opening the museum has earned 5-star ratings on both Trip Advisor and Facebook, with rave reviews from self-proclaimed Knievel enthusiasts. Patterson is honored and humbled by the accolades, “When you have race fans, drivers, riders and enthusiasts who grew up watching and loving Evel Knievel telling us they have goosebumps and are definitely coming back, we know we have hit the mark. You can’t measure how much those comments mean to us.”
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Forty-six percent of visitors have come from outside of Kansas, including thirteen states and four foreign countries (Australia, Germany, Sweden and Switzerland). Patterson is thrilled, stating that it supports the state and city’s tourism vision and commitment to enhancing our community as a destination. “People are coming. They’ve called us, messaged us, and emailed. Just yesterday a gentleman from England bought two VIP Tickets to the Grand Opening Celebration, which will be the end of June. Guests have told us they specifically drove I-70 so they could stop and see the Museum. It’s great to hear those stories.” The Grand Opening Celebration will be June 30 and July 1. Patterson shared that the Celebration is being held to honor Knievel’s Family and Crew. Special activities will take place all weekend. “It’s an opportunity to thank them, hear their personal stories and celebrate Knievel’s legacy and the impact he had as an American icon. This is really a once-in-a-lifetime event, and it’s only a month away. It still feels a bit surreal.” Tickets are limited and can be purchased online. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evelknievel-museum-grand-opening-celebrationtickets-34710397734 When visitors come they can see Evel’s motorcycles, including the original sheet metal painted by Evel’s artist, George Sedlak. On display is the X2 Skycycle BTR 30 | BORNTORIDE.COM
launched at Snake River Canyon, perched on Evel’s ramp and installed over dirt brought in from the original location. Peek inside “Big Red,” Evel’s traveling rig and dressing room, resplendent in red, white & blue metal flake vinyl in the original stars and stripes
which were also on display today. Russ Briggs is a founding board member of the Museum. After four decades in the making, the Museum is a fitting tribute to confidence, individualism and epic courage— characteristics that describe the bold life of Evel Knievel. The Museum is like Knievel himself; there’s no describing it, you simply have to experience it! About the Evel Knievel Museum: A permanent tribute to an American icon, this new facility is the preeminent destination motif. Another centerpiece of the collection for would-be daredevils and dreamers is Knievel’s 1966 Bell Star helmet worn for of all ages. After three years of “Evel the Caesar’s Palace jump. Hidden from view Archaeology,” collector Lathan McKay joined for decades, it’s still beautifully battered and forces with Historic Harley-Davidson owner likely saved his life that day. Mike Patterson who added 16,000 sq. ft. to Visitors can view clips of Evel’s Hollywood his dealership to establish the Museum. stints in a 1970s-era movie theatre complete About Historic Harley-Davidson: Historic with marquee and costumes. Giant touch Harley-Davidson of Topeka is a thirdscreens target Knievel’s broken bones, generation franchised Harley-Davidson connecting injuries to the jumps that caused dealership located in America’s heartland. them with video of the actual events. Established in 1949, it’s among the Museum guests can experience the rush ten oldest family-owned dealerships in of being a daredevil through the 4D Virtual America and prides itself on straightforward Reality Jump Experience. Put on the virtual transactions and unparalleled customer reality goggles and pilot a jump bike mounted service. Including Henry’s Grill, H.O.G. on Evel’s actual jump ramp. This immersive village, and now the new Evel Knievel jump experience is complete with rushing Museum, it’s a don’t-miss stop on your next wind, and a rumbling motorcycle. road trip. Bike enthusiasts enjoyed seeing the Historic Harley-Davidson, 2047 SW Topeka “Knievel”-styled red, white and blue Blvd., Topeka, KS 66612, 785-234-6174, BriggsAuto.com Flat Track racing team bikes, www.historicharley.com
“I created Evel Knievel, and then he sort of got away from me.” — Evel Knievel
The Evel Knievel Museum at Historic Harley-Davidson, 2047 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66612
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THE DEBATE ABOUT LOVE JUGS OIL COOLING POWER IS OVER!
LOVE JUGS CLAIM TO BE THE MOST EFFICIENT AND POWERFUL V-TWIN ENGINE AND OIL COOLER IS NOW VERIFIED BY AN UNIMPEACHABLE LAB TEST Love Jugs recently announced the results of an independent test conducted by AMSOIL to determine the oil cooling power of Love Jugs, if any. The bottom line result determined that Love Jugs keeps the oil cooler than any cooling device of any kind - hands down and bar none. Oil temperatures at idle and in slow riding conditions tested 53.2 degrees cooler with Love Jugs on rather than off, and engine head cooling exceeded claims by over 40%. We noted the following during the testing: 1) That at idle and in slow riding conditions, non-air cooling devices contribute little if anything to the cooling process of the engine or the oil. 2) Devices made to cool the oil do just BTR 42 | BORNTORIDE.COM
that - they cool hot oil while with Love Jugs attached the oil never gets hot. 3) Incidental to the oil test, the 100 degree cooler engine claim was verified and exceeded as the front cylinder head was 132 degrees cooler while the rear cylinder clocked in at 145 degrees cooler
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American road racing is back with a vengeance, in the capable hands of Wayne Rainey and MotoAmerica. Rainey, 2-time AMA and 3-time GP 500 world champion, founded MotoAmerica and acquired the rights to Supersport and Superbike racing from AMA three years ago. The sport that saw Americans dominate the grid and the podium for over three decades (remember Kenny Roberts, Freddie Spencer, Eddie Lawson, Kevin Schwantz?), had fallen into disrepair across the 2000s, fielding as few as five race rounds in its final AMA season, 2014. Today, with 10 race rounds, multiple classes, (KTM RC 390, Supersport
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600, Superstock 600, Superbike 1000, Superstock 1000), some of the best racers in the world, and entire weekends filled with qualifying and racing, a MotoAmerica event is truly a full sensory celebration of speed, sound and motorcycle fury. I enjoyed the opportunity to attend the Road Atlanta round, and it was one of the most exciting weekends I’ve spent in years. A MotoAmerica event has something for the whole family. Along with the heart-pounding racing, fans have multiple opportunities to meet the riders and teams, to experience two-up rides and parade laps on course, and purchase all kinds of fan gear and souvenirs.
There are stunt shows, kid zones, and plenty of good local food fare. I had the pleasure of talking briefly with the legend himself, Wayne Rainey, about his vision for MotoAmerica. “Our goal is to return American road racing to the national consciousness. We’ve got some of the best racers in the world, and we want to showcase them on the national and world stage.” Discussing some of those racers, such as Josh Hayes, Roger Hayden, and so many others, Rainey asserts, “We’ve got a lot of great talent right here in the States. I’d put our racers up against anyone in the world.” Speaking of racers, I had the privilege
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to talk with several, including Hayes himself, 4-time AMA Superbike champion. “I’m excited about this season, a chance to try and get back on top,” Hayes quips. At 42–years–old, he is one of the oldest competitors on the circuit. But like a fine wine, Hayes just seems to get better with age. “I’m not ready to retire yet, I love racing too much,” he muses. “I think I’ve still got some good years left in me!” I personally agree. Danny Eslick spoke with me briefly, always smiling and friendly. Eslick holds the distinction of being the only 3-time Daytona 200 winner, on three different manufacturers.
Danny has a great affinity for Road Atlanta - “Road Atlanta is a real fast, flowing track. It wears me out, but I love running it. Such a thrilling ride! The back stretch is almost a mile long, all downhill. It’s a great place to make passes, braking late into 10A. A great overtake section.” I personally most enjoyed getting to know the reigning Supersport 600 champion, Garrett Gerloff, a soft-spoken, self-effacing young man with a big heart. Upon winning Race 1, he humbly confided, “I’m just so thankful to be able to do this. I know any abilities or success I have comes from my Lord and
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Savior Jesus Christ. I’m so imperfect, but I’m humbled God blesses and uses me for His glory.” Gotta respect that. Asked about the sheer exertion of racing at this level, Gerloff replied, “Tucked in on the bike, there’s this pocket of calm air, no wind. So all the heat of the engine absorbs right up into your suit, and against your legs. The only relief is the times you pop up for brake zones. It’s hard work, lap after lap. You lose a lot of fluids in a single race.” A Texan, Gerloff certainly knows a little about heat and hard work. Motorcycle road racing is a thrilling yet dangerous sport. Hitting speeds of nearly
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200 mph in the larger classes, there are no harnesses, roll cages, airbag deployment systems; only what the rider is wearing. Hugging a hot, shaking, screaming motorcycle at those speeds, exposed to the elements, is both a terror and a thrill that few endeavors can match. I witnessed several shocking crashes, thankfully none of which resulted in serious injury. In Sunday’s Superbike/ Superstock 1000 Race 2, just a few laps in, Josh Hayes low-sided entering turn 1, bike and rider sliding into the run-out gravel at well over 100 mph. Josh was unhurt, but his bike dug in, bounced off the air fence, and BTR 50 | BORNTORIDE.COM
careened about 20 feet in the air, clearing the outer fence and clipping the bottom of a Road Atlanta/Motul billboard, before landing in the woods off the property. I had just pulled up to that corner for some photos, and barely missed the incident. Check out crash videos online: this is a dangerous sport. The MotoAmerica season runs the gamut of world-class circuits across the U.S., from old, legendary tracks like Road Atlanta and Laguna Seca, to newer marvels like Circuit of the Americas and Barber Motorsports Park. The racing is intense, as are the racers. Following Race 2 at Road Atlanta,
after two days of battling on the track for podium dominance, Cameron Beaubier and Tony Elias nearly battled in the post-race press conference, in a heated exchange that appeared to be on the verge of blows. Riders in MotoAmerica are fierce competitors, and entertaining to watch, both on and off the tracks. I enthusiastically encourage you to check out a race close by, tune in via BeIN Sports, or subscribe for a season on the MotoAmerica website, and get hooked as I am. Every other sport seems slow and boring after “a day at the races.” Rob Brooks If you have an interesting story, product, destination ride location or event let us know. 888-795-5779
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Craven Moorehead
Another Hot Summer and a Few Good Reasons to Celebrate
It’s another sweltering summer and as I have written before, it appears that there is no end in sight. But if you just wait for a little while, the weather will change whether you like it or not. Usually there is no pleasure in the asphalt melting heat but at least we don’t have to deal with riding in the snow. I often wonder how our brothers and sisters up north deal with that experience, and I can only recall doing it once or twice in my entire career on a motorcycle. And the ice ain’t nice either. But it is what it is and we should all be happy that we live in paradise (Florida) and I would rather go three rounds with rain and two rounds with sugar-sand than sing that old song “Slip Sliding Away”. … Are my articles starting to sound redundant? Perhaps it’s because I have so little to write about and too much time to think about it! I remember that last year, I did remind everyone about the 4th of July holiday, but it seems that I should reiterate that the celebration of our independence from tyranny is something more than just burgers and hot dogs on the grill. Now, I have been accused of being old but I can assure you that I wasn’t around when this particular document was signed. I also admit that I have fired up the grill and cooked burgers, dogs and sometimes steaks while swilling my share of cold beers. That’s what everyone does on this
particular holiday and I hope you are able to read this by the 4th. I never know, but I usually deliver this thing (BTR magazine) by that day so and sometimes I never know whether I am going to be working when a holiday falls around the first of the month. I like my job and I suppose I’m not really qualified to do much of anything else so there’s no complaint here. Besides, y’all aren’t interested in hearing my bitching anyhow. So this month, I will have to re-schedule my routes so that I can be back at the radio station to do the Born To Ride Radio Show at 8:00 PM on - guess what day?? Tuesday July the 4th. Funny how all this happens but I am not in control of chronological events, such as the ones that have something to do with creating calendars, schedules and other things that require specific timing. I’m more of the free-spirit kinda guy who tries to be on time, remember events and actually show up (late or not) and do whatever task it is that I am supposed to do. I think that I am conscientious enough to get it all done - and believe me I try, but it’s all in a blur of activity in my life and sometimes things get shuffled around somewhat. One thing that doesn’t get shuffled around is my birthday. It’s right in the middle of July and I usually celebrate it about the same way that I do the 4th. Not that my life is mundane it’s just routine. Seriously - I don’t mind getting older - especially when I consider the alternative. I don’t expect any celebration or gifts and such because every day that I wake up above ground is a celebration in itself. Besides, age is just a number and I still feel like I’m 30 or so. I try not to worry too much. I think that has kept me feeling fairly young. Enough about me, what are you people up to? I like to hear from our listeners on the radio show and value your input regardless of the content. Ok - well sometimes we like to not go too far over the edge with controversial topics - but it is pretty much open to anything as long it is not too far out there and too far off base. I also want to take a minute to thank Everywhere Eddie and Lynne for becoming an invaluable part of the show. Their participation and input have made it a very entertaining and informational program that is unique in many ways. Do yourself a favor and call in on Tuesday evenings from 8 to 11 PM and join in on the fun. The studio line is 813-756-6444 and we would really love to hear from YOU!
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Spyke & Mike
Yes, you’re seeing it right my BTR friends. The Fat Bird is dead. A biker’s nightmare has slapped us in the face. Its wheels will never roll down the road under these wings ever again. My ride, my life, Mike’s poor excuse of a job, all gone in a moment. Death and loss whether it be human, animal, or an object makes you realize how precious life really is. The poor bird was taken out of our motorcycle world while in Leesburg. I guess some angel above was needing a scoot in heaven. Or better yet, a holy spirit was keeping us from finishing the ride and out of harm’s way. Whatever the case, it was totaled, whacked so badly it made your eyes hurt looking straight at it. Walking up to the Fat Bird after the Queensryche concert was heartbreaking, to say the least. We rode her there and now we have no choice. Her final ride with us will be home on a flatbed. After fully realizing the severity of the damage, Mike dropped to his knees, cupped his hands, and let out some of the most horrific sounds that I’ve ever heard, then he bawled like a baby. After what seemed to be an eternity of watching Mike kneeling there and crying, I couldn’t take it anymore. I climbed off his shoulder, waddled over, and just stared at the damaged fender, front end, and tanks. It made me feel so violated, assaulted, and belittled. That was my ride, Mike’s bread and butter, and our lifestyle. Worst part about the whole scene is that she was taken from us all in the name of a burnout. Its death came not while riding but standing still. All it took was one dumbass move from a moron on a ’02 Yamaha sport bike to put her down. A stupid stunt gone bad with the Fat Bird being in the wrong place at the wrong time. I guess if ever there was a
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silver lining, it would be that none of us got hurt. Can’t say much for the moron though. My ride was pushed into four others and the people standing around made sure he got what he deserved, including some paying paper and a tow from the police, so we heard. … Seeing the tears pour from Mike’s eyes was brutal. I have never seen him look so distraught, devastated, and demoralized. Yes, it was just a piece of machinery. But, it was special and being taken from us so violently, quickly, and unexpectedly really hurt. At that moment, if I could have shed a tear, I would have. It was a great ride, Mike called her ‘Ole Betsy’ at times. She had many miles on her, 183,914 as recorded by Progressive. (Those moth** **cking scumbags in corporate ... but that’s another story.) This was the third odometer with the other two having been replaced under warranty at about 20,000 miles each. In the 21 years Mike and I traveled the country, she only left us stranded in a couple of places. There were numerous episodes of dumbass Mike running the scoot out of gas or with a flat tire, but that wasn’t her fault. The Ole Bird made countless headlines, front pages, and articles in various newspapers, biker rags, and TV shows. She had seen the glory days of being up front in parades, showcased at all the major rallys, and part of the BTR roadshow for many years. Its presence made people turn, look, and smile, whether we were on it or not. For the longest time, you could guarantee going to any Broken Spoke destination and seeing the Fat Bird up front and me on stage with the late great Jimmie Van Zant. She was what I cut my beak on, grew up with, and sometimes held onto for dear life. I brought out the best in her at the shows and special events we attended. It was I who won her all those trophies and awards. I would perch for hours on the mirror, backrest, Mike’s manbag, or even on top of the windshield just showing off my ride. He passed out beside her many nights when he couldn’t go on, and I would have Mike’s back by standing and sleeping on the mirror. She was a great ride and she did complete us. She will be sadly missed. After doing all the logistics of taking care of a dead bird, we finally made it back to the hotel and got some sleep. Mike was awakened by the sunlight reflecting off the mangled chrome coming thru the gap in the curtains and shining in his eyes. It was at that moment that he finally accepted what had happened. Mike said, “Spyke, this is the end of an era for us, but not the end of a lifestyle. There has to be a reason for this madness. A light at the end of the tunnel. We have to believe that all things happen for a reason and this will not destroy us. It will only make us stronger. We will prevail. This isn’t going to keep us off the roads. Our BTR life will be back on track soon and you will have another ride. As God is my witness, there is going to be a Fat Bird 2. Very soon we’ll have my knees in the breeze, your wings in the wind, and our new wheels rolling down the road.” I squawked loudly, “AMEN!” SPYKE
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Christian Motorcyclists Association Faith is Being Sure of What we Hope For A while back I had the chance to go to San Diego on business and took the opportunity to rent a bike from a local dealer. I had heard about riding along the coast, as well as hearing about the great mountain roads that were there. I was excited! When we turned off of Hwy 101 and left the ocean side behind, we discovered some great curves and bends in the road. As we headed towards Julian, home of the world- famous apple pies, the road went from being a highway to becoming a two-lane road. As we were cruising along the mountain side we had the face of the mountain on our right side and a huge drop off on the left. From time to time as the road disappeared around the bend in front of us, we could almost reach out and touch the mountainside. When this would happen, I noticed that the road before me vanished around the curve ahead, and way across a huge empty expanse I would see the road re-emerge on the other side of nothing. I had to have total faith that those in front of me would not hit their brakes as I came around the curve. I likewise had to have
faith that nobody in the oncoming traffic would pull into my lane and force me into the side of the mountain. It was a ride that was exhilarating and a little terrifying at the same time! There are times when one is on the road that life for the moment seems totally out of one’s control. It is then that we find faith is more important than talent or ability. It is in those moments that we simply let go and have faith that everything is going to work. Strangely it is in those times of tension that if we just have a little faith we find ourselves in awe of the feelings, and the freedoms, that pour themselves upon us! The Bible says, in Hebrews 11:1, “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” When we trust in the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior and our King, we do so by faith. That faith is an incredible hope that we are given by the Holy Spirit, that while we have called on Jesus to be our Master, He has already accepted us as His own. That blessed assurance gives us a powerful certainty of that which we cannot see with our eyes but can with our hearts! When we ask Jesus into our hearts we know, and we know that we know, that He is real, and that He hears our call for Him to be Lord of our lives. When life seems to have a touch of exhilarating terror, just remember to have faith. You can call on Jesus 24/7; He’s always there to hear your call! In The Wind, Denny Dingler
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