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that he is famous for. See Letterfly.com to find out more.

Another skill this artist brings to the motorcycle community is as an entertaining speaker to enhance the experience during any Garage Night, H.O.G. chapter meetings, Born to Ride Radio on the HOG Radio network and at special Podcast events. Letterfly is also an author.

Custom bikes with pinstriping are not new. This benchmark of quality existed long before motorcycles; in the horsedrawn wagon and carriage making industry, Craftsmen took pride in their proficiency. To establish their product as superior, the finishing touch of accurate pinstriping made their output stand-apart from the rest. Hand-painted accent striping followed vehicle manufacturing into the gasoline era and onto virtually all the manufacturing assembly lines including the plethora of motorcycle makers.

Like playing the piano, the ability for an artist to create thin, accurate lines with paint develops over decades of providing this service to motorcycle, chopper, hot rod and automobile aficionados. The artist known as Letterfly has been lettering, painting, and striping in the traditional manner since the early seventies.

Letterfly provides this pinstriping service at his home/shop/studio right in Hillsborough County, Florida. You will also see his Gallery/Pinstriping booth set up at upcoming motorcycle events such as Thunder by the Bay and at customerdedicated

Harley=Davidson motorcycle dealerships because they know that hand painted artwork, delicate pinstripe designs, pictorials and inscriptions not only elevates pride in ownership, but is a source of fascination, plus the creative process is fun to watch.

No matter what sort of wheeled machine you have; touring bike, motor home, automobile, hot rod, custom motorcycle or even a guitar, Letterfly provides fanciful artwork, colorful swoops, handlettered inscriptions, a full-fledged mural or a mini portrait, gold leaf gilding and the old school hand-painted pinstriping

His first book Speedy hurled through havoc started as a way to honor his dad who had a Harley during World War II and went on to imprint his son on the importance of living an interesting life. The next book is called Hit the Road and Thrive and is a guidebook for readers in search of adventure, fulfillment and living the life of your dreams.

Talk about living the dream, during the summer months Letterfly enjoys a route of customer-dedicated Harley-Davidson stores from here to Philadelphia, Chicago, Galveston and back. He is at a different motorcycle dealership every week and is only a road trip away. See the blog page Travelog.Letterfly.com to find out more.

To schedule custom pinstripe artwork of your own or to rendezvous with the artist call 813-752-8063 or email Letterflyartiste@aol.com. The finishing touch of hand-painted custom paint will personalize your scoot, make “looking good” a reality and traveling down the road more fun.

Be Good, Be Well, and Ride Safe

—Dave “Letterfly” Knoderer

In case you haven’t seen the memo, ‘lifted trucks are the new black’. Long gone are the days that pick ups were only thought to be driven by farm hands, cowboys and construction workers. Lifted Trucks are as mainstream and American as ‘baseball, hotdogs, apple pie and chevrolet’ and we know just the man to help you get that ‘oh so perfect’ ride height for your cargo crawler. Meet Jeremy Breher of Fidelis Automotive. Jeremy Breher has the confidence and the skill set to get things done quickly, effectively and correctly when it comes to not only lifting trucks, but with almost all things automotive. This is a mindset he brought with him after he served from 2007 to 2011 w the U.S. Marine Corps. After serving his tour of duty in Afghanistan, he came to a crossroads in life - Should he stay in the Marine Corps, or as another option, go back to school, get his degree and reenlist as an officer? He came to the conclusion that he could accomplish more for himself, and his country, by going back to school.

Being the go getter that Jeremy is, while attending school in 2012, he started Fidelity Automotive Services of Tampa. Through 2015 Jeremy ’burned the candle at both ends’ by attending school and running a business. His business became so successful that he decided to not reenlist and pursue a full time career in the automotive industry. In 2017, Jeremy started Fidelis Automotive in the heart of Brandon, Florida and he hasn’t looked back.

In the time span between 2017 and 2021 Jeremy and his capable crew at Fidelis Automotive have garnered quite a reputation for getting things done, quickly and correctly. They are able to tackle just about any issue from wheels to wiring on any make and model of vehicle, foriegn and domestic.

In the last couple years though, Fidelis Automotive has become the ‘go to place’ to get that pick up truck lifted to just about any height, in any manner that suits your particular taste. His specialized team has been in the ‘lifting’ game for many years. They are known to be the best in the business, and though it’s not about ‘speed’, they can typically get the job done in half the time of their competitors. Just as he once was as a Marine, Jeremy takes pride in himself, his team, his business and has the confidence in getting the mission done correctly for his client and customers.

Perseverance, dedication, courage, and devotion. These four words describe a woman who has been the pinnacle of a woman’s motorcycle club. Jennifer Chaffin created Leather & Lace MC 40 years ago and she still reigns as the club’s National President. Jennifer’s dedication has gained the respect of motorcycle clubs across the world.

Jennifer is passionate about riding motorcycles and the freedom it brings. In the early 1980s, it was time to create a woman’s motorcycle club that would encompass the passion she had for the freedom of the road.

What has evolved from her 40 years of hard work is an international Women’s Motorcycle Club that has broken barriers and attitudes.

As the club’s name depicts, ‘Leather’ is for the inner strength as well as the physical strength to handle their bikes. ‘Lace’ is for our femininity which is important to each of them. The Sisters of Leather & Lace MC are a strong, united group of passionate women who work hard in keeping the early vision alive and moving forward. Leather & Lace MC helps women and children in need all across the country.