Born To Ride Georgia #29 May 2015

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Contents

May Issue 29

Ad Index

Features

The Longest Ride Ride For America Test Ride BMW Boxerworks Hog Wild

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Columns Women’s World Heaven’s Saints

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Departments Born To Ride News Georgia Bike Events Born To Ride Kids

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Reports Live & Times of Motorcycles 6 Ride Safe Ride Smart 7 Destinations 34 In Loving Memory-Roy Lee Poole Jr 42 Abate Swap Meet & Rally 43

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AAA IFC All Balls Dirt Drag Team 38 Ballhootin Leathers 42 Biker Barn 42 Boogie Holler 39 BTR Facebook 42 BTR Lifestyle 38 BTR Media 38 BTR TV 30 Copperhead Lodge 33 Cycle World of Athens 17, 35 4D’s Trucking 42 Georgia Riders 30 H-D Big Swamp 37 H-D Chattahoochee 36 H-D Falcons Fury 21 H-D Killer Creek 4 H-D Thunder Tower 13 Hog Wild Motorcycles 38 Junebug Boogie 39 Knight Hawk Rally 9 Leaf Grocery 39 Love Jugs 30 Media Design Shop 38 Motolistings 3 Motorcycle Freight 35 Motorcycle Safety Day 7 Paddy’s Pub 42 Roadhouse 42 Sales Reps Wanted 35 The Drake Firm 1, BC The BTR Mobile App 38 Thunder on the Rock 24 Toys Wanted 30 Xtreme Cycles of Dallas 38

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OFF-RAMP DIVER

You are riding along an urban freeway, in the far right lane. Just as you approach an off-ramp, a car in the lane to your left dives in front of you, braking hard to make the offramp at the last possible moment. You have very little room to brake or swerve, and a crash may be imminent.

Strategy: When you see an off-ramp ahead, glance around you and evaluate the situation. Do you see any cars around you that might exit?

Are you doing anything that might cause other drivers to expect you to exit? Since you are riding along in what is the exit lane, other drivers may assume that you are going to exit as well—an assumption that might affect their movements. Off-ramps (and onramps) are prime locations for vehicular conflicts. When approaching a ramp, it is often a good idea to move out of the exit/entrance lane. Take steps to avoid riding in the blind spots of cars traveling around you. In this situation, the driver might not have known that you were even between him and the exit, if you were in his blind spot.

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If you don’t

believe

in a Higher Power you will now … it is a miracle that this man lives to tell this tale.

his is the journey of a lifetime that we all wish we could take, but most of us would never dare attempt it … if a thousand mile journey truly begins with a single step, it is a miracle that Emilio Scotto’s journey ever ended successfully.

This mad man’s quest to see the world (I call him mad because he is the only man in existence to ever attempt such a ride), evolved into a history book adventure filled with cannibals, trigger-happy soldiers, anacondas, hallucinations and deathly diseases. Yes, Emilio Scotto’s story is unlike any ever told … until now.

Scotto’s adventure began on his eighth birthday when he received a World Atlas. Promptly he announced his plan to make a route that would pass through all the countries of the world, and he named this route the Blue Road One. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Emilio Scotto began his professional life as a pharmaceutical salesman, but his long-simmering dream to travel the world eventually got the best of him. In 1985 he set out on a motorcycle journey around the

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world that would last a record-setting 10 years.

At the beginning of this journey, he found himself astride a black 1100 Honda Goldwing motorcycle and the Blue Road One beckoned.

The story of how he obtained this Honda Goldwing he calls the Black Princess is comical, yet his determination is inspiring. In 1980, Emilio convinced a dealership to finance this $16,000 motorcycle on a note. As he attempted to pull out of the parking lot, he realized that he had never even saddled a motorcycle before, and immediately dumped it before exiting the dealership.

Was this a premonition? What would inspire one to purchases such an elaborate motorcycle for a 500,000 mile journey, that they didn’t even know how to ride? (This was 1980, in Argentina, there were no rider instruction schools and you didn’t purchase a motorcycle for showmanship). Was the calling of Blue Road One his destiny or just plain insanity?

Scotto set off on a worldwide journey that would last more than a decade, which eventually landed him in the Guinness Book of World

Records. The only thing that would match the miles traveled would be the list of adventures he

This book is a must-own! Google it now! The Longest Ride - Emilio Scotto

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“He who does not get fun and enjoyment out of every day ... needs to reorganize his life.” - George Matthew Adams

“Exploration is really the essence of the human spirit.” - Frank Borman

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had during the journey.

The Longest Ride: My 10-Year 500,000 Mile Motorcycle Journey is Scotto’s story of one man’s unbeatable determination. This thrill ride begins in his native country of Argentina, crosses through Panama into Noriega, Mexico in the midst of an earthquake. Treks even further into Los Angeles where Emilio finds himself dead broke. By chance he meets Muhammad Ali, who gives him fifty dollars.

Breaching the Iron Curtain, crossing the Berlin Wall at Checkpoint Charlie, being blessed by the Pope, dodging a tribe of cannibals in Sierra Leone, fleeing Somalia on a freighter—Scotto’s adventures is unbelievable true. His tale of touring the world from Tunisia to Turkey, Petra to Afghanistan, and Yugoslavia to Singapore, is unlike any ever told.

This man traveled enough miles to take him to the moon and back, If you don’t believe in a Higher Power you will now… it is a miracle that this man lives to tell

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this tale. Emilio Scotto literally makes it through uncharted territory in the Amazon Jungle on a Goldwing—this man truly has his own Guardian Angel.

This book takes the beatnik way of life to another level. Kerouac’s style and philosophies, that unexplainable yearning for the road can be identified here, but Scotto’s mind-boggling courage and faith cannot be compared. The Longest Ride effortlessly spans the globe to tell the story of one amazing man’s journey to discover the world for himself.

The story-telling style places the reader in the seat with Scotto and the accompanying color photographs makes this one of the most electrifying chronicles I’ve read in years! This book is available in bookstores everywhere or through www.motorbooks.com.

Book Statistics Title: The Longest Ride: My 10-Year 500,000 Mile Motorcycle Journey Author: Emilio Scotto ISBN: 0-7603-2632-0 Details: 8 1/2 x 11 / 224 pages / 250 color photos Binding: Hardcover Retail Price: $34.95 The tolls of his travels? How about: • 10 years of his life • 12,500 gallons of gas, 300 gallons of oil • 86 tires, 11 batteries • 9 motorcycle seats • 15 traffic fines • 2 times the target of gunfire • 5 times robbed • 3 major illnesses (including malaria) • 6 times imprisoned • 1 time a potential meal for cannibals

10 years of his life devoted to this ride - See over 250 photos from his 500,00 mile ride!

Ride for America

Patriotic motorcyclists to honor America’s fallen and support the American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund.

The American Legion Riders of Loganville Post 233 announce the 17th Annual Ride for America. An escorted motorcycle ride that promotes Americanism each Memorial Day and raises money to help send the children of fallen veterans to college through the American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund.

This year’s ride will be on Monday, May 25, 2015.

For 17 years Ride for America has stood out as a Memorial Day tradition for many Riders in Georgia. Riders start gathering early and then a police escorted ride starts at 9:30 AM from the American Legion Post in Loganville and winds through the country side on a 38-mile track to the historic town of Madison, GA. On this route riders will pass many patriotic Americans waving flags in support. Hundreds of enthusiastic men, women, and children roll out the red carpet for the bikers, and all join together in the beautiful town park to participate in the ceremony marking Memorial Day. The riders then return to the Loganville Legion Post for food and more fellowship in honor of this day. At $10.00 for a rider and $5.00 for a passenger, Ride for America is less BTR 14 | BORNTORIDE.COM

expensive than many other charity rides, and is sure to provide an affordable day of thoughtful entertainment while also honoring those who sacrificed all for our great nation.

Why do so many gather to spend this holiday Monday together? Because they all want to show the families of servicemen who have paid for the freedom that we all enjoy today, the American Biker is no exception. We ride on Memorial Day for many reasons but the three big ones are: For Charity: The money raised during Ride for America will primarily benefit our main charity the American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund and other veteran’s causes.

For Honor: We ride for fathers, mothers, grandparents, brothers, sisters, comradesin-arms … no matter the conflict, we honor their sacrifice for our nation.

For Fun: Our camaraderie comes with food, raffles, t-shirts and lots of family friendly fun stuff going on.

Currently, 106,000 American Legion Riders meet in over a thousand chapters in every domestic department and in at least three foreign countries. Riders in all states have escorted military units returning home from combat tours overseas, conducted massive cross-country fundraising events

for wounded warriors from all services, and have raised millions of dollars for countless local, state and national charities.

RIDE FOR AMERICA Memorial Day May 25 with American Legion Riders at American Legion Post 233 Loganville, GA. For More info: rideforamerica.org 770-978-1739

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Ride for Amercia, Monday May, 25, 2015, for more info Call: 770-978-1739

FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED “40 YEARS STRONG” 1975-2015

Women’ Susan Hurst – Writer, Author, Publisher and member of the Born To Ride Family!

I was asked to write about a person who many of you have met—or at least—have read her articles here in Born To Ride.

Coming out of my writing hibernation in order to complete this honor for Born To Ride, I am thrilled to share with you a story about Susan Hurst and some good news she’s working on this year!

Susan has been a professional writer for many, many years. Her motorcycling life started over 35 years ago in upstate New York. She is probably one of the most humble and creative people I have ever met. Thankfully, she agreed to meet up with me at The White Elephant in Englewood to share what she’s been up to!

Sitting on the deck, sipping on a sweet iced tea, I waited patiently for her to walk through the door. As if the timing couldn’t have been more perfect, in walks this tall woman with long blonde hair, who happily greets people she passes as she comes onto the deck. An easy smile greets me along with a powerful hug and sincere thanks for my being here. Just having a few seconds with her, I’m already sensing a good interview is going to commence as well as a new friendship!

How did you come on board with Born To Ride? Smiling and clapping her hands with joy, she said, “Oh my! That was many years ago—I think 2007 was when I met Ron Galletti at an event in Bradenton. My husband, Johnny Martin, saw Ron taking video and photos throughout this event.

Johnny made it a point to let Ron know I was a professional writer and published author and that Ron needed to meet me. I was embarrassed, I must admit, but honored to meet Ron since I was a devoted reader of Born To Ride magazine. We spent some BTR 18 | BORNTORIDE.COM

Salute To Women Riders called names. I didn’t let that get me down because motorcycling was something I was in love with. I wasn’t going to stop something that brought me great joy just because people weren’t taking the time to get to know me or spend time with me in order to know who I really was. For many—especially women—I was a threat to them.”

In 1990, taking her passion for writing and her desire to spread a positive light on women motorcyclists, she wrote her first book, “Women and Motorcycling.” It was a collection of stories, photos, and demographic information about women motorcyclists. From that endeavor, Susan embarked on a second publication, “Women and Motorcycling – The Early Years.” This was a book about the women pioneers of the early 1900s. “My second book was a best seller. I had it reprinted six times because I couldn’t keep up with the demand!” In time talking together about my background addition to selling out of these books, Susan and my two books that I wrote and published. He hired me on the spot to write was a sought-after speaker on this subject.

Many people have written books about for Born To Ride!” women motorcyclists AFTER her books were As we were sitting there visiting, a guy published. But Susan was the first. She came up to Susan and said, “Are you the embarrasses easily when you talk about one that just rode in on that huge pink and her and her amazing accomplishments as a black motorcycle?” Smiling, Susan nodded biker, writer, and publisher. But truth be told, and said, “Yes, that was me!” The guy just she knows her stuff and knows it well! shook his head and said, “I can’t believe Sipping her drink and contemplating my that you rode that here. That’s a pretty big question as to WHY she ventured into book bike for a girl like you.” For most (including me), a sarcastic retort would be in order, but publishing, Susan said, “My goal was to Susan politely said (with that beautiful smile be the one to tell the stories of the women pioneers who made many sacrifices for us to of hers), “If you’d like, I would be honored be where we are today in the motorcycling to take you for a ride down Beach Road.

It’s really a beautiful ride on the motorcycle.” world. For many women who I have The guy smiled and said, “I don’t think so— interviewed over the years, some of their stories are just heart-wrenching. Everyone well at least not today.”

I’ve talked to found love and enjoyment in As he sauntered away, Susan smiled at motorcycling. For some, families were very me and said, “I’ve dealt with attitudes like strict in what the women in their households this most of my motorcycling life. Back in the day, I was made fun of, picked on, and could and couldn’t do. I wanted to be the

We are proud to Salute Women Riders every month here in Born To Ride Magazine

’s World Month and Susan Hurst voice for those who weren’t allowed to talk about their journey.”

In her life with Born To Ride, Susan has met some amazing people and has written some popular stories)—some reader favorites, including mine! “I can’t even begin to tell you what this journey with Born To Ride means to me. I have met some fascinating people and am always looking forward to meeting new friends! I take my role very seriously with Born To Ride because our standards are very high. We set the bar to a point where many try to reach it but can’t. I love my Born To Ride family and am proud to be a part of their successes!”

The good news Susan enthusiastically shared with me is her new book! Sitting at the edge of her chair, she animatedly explained, “I’m very excited to be writing my third book!

This one is called, ‘Women and Motorcycling – Past, Present, and Future.’ I’m currently looking for stories and photos of women motorcyclists from all walks of life. Is there an interesting story that someone wants to share about a particular lady biker? If so, I want to know! What do people think the future of the female motorcyclist will be, say, 50 years or more down the road? I have

parked out front. As she was talking with them, I looked around the deck and noticed that many people were watching her and listening as she politely talked about her bike and her love of motorcycling. The couple shared with her how they met via motorcycles and that their parents’ were also avid motorcyclists back in the day.

Susan politely listened to their stories and was thankful to them for sharing. She is a remarkable woman.

Her love of people is evident in how she handles complete strangers—always smiling, welcoming, and interested in everyone she comes in contact with.

Thank you, Born To Ride, for allowing me my ideas and will have them in my book. this opportunity to meet Susan and share Women have come a long way from when with your readers this remarkable woman and I first had the urge to ride a motorcycle; her wonderful, on-going accomplishments in racers, franchise owners, CEOs, radio the motorcycling world! hosts, bike builders, mechanics, clothing designers—all within the sleek confines of the Catnip Cougar Do you know of some women riders with motorcycling world.” an interesting story? Would you know of As we were sharing stories with one someone that would like to be a part of another and finishing up with the interview, “Women and Motorcycling – Past, Present, a ‘snowbird’ couple came up to our table started asking Susan if she was the one that and Future? If so, please send your story to: Susan@pinkrosepromotions.com rides the “huge” pink and black motorcycle

A Big Happy Mother’s Day to all you Mothers out there and to all you Women who Ride.

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2015 Harley-Davidson Urban, Authentic Harley-Davidson The Street 750 from Harley-Davidson is built for an urban environment. It features the Revolution X engine, designed to match the demands of stop-and-go traffic with nimble agility, while delivering instant throttle response to escape city gridlock.

The Revolution X engine is housed in a narrow and lean chassis built for agility, with a super-low seat height, new suspension and broad handlebar sweep that provides confidence and maneuverability when managing tight turns and fast moves.

DIMENSIONS Length: 87.6 in.

Seat Height, Laden: 25.7 in.

Seat Height, Unladen: 27.9 in.

Ground Clearance: 5.7 in.

Rake (steering head) (deg): 32 Trail: 4.5 in.

Wheelbase: 60.4 in.

Tires, Front Specification: 100/80 R17 Tires, Rear Specification: 140/75 R15 Fuel Capacity: 3.5 gal.

Oil Capacity (w/filter): 3.3 qt.

Weight, As Shipped: 455 lb.

Weight, In Running Order: 489 lb.

ENGINE Engine: Liquid-cooled, Revolution X™ V-Twin Bore: 3.35 in. Stroke 2.6 in.

Displacement: 46 cu in.

Compression Ratio: 11:01 Fuel System: Mikuni Single Port Fuel Injection, 38 mm bore

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Falcons Fury Harley Davidson, 900 Dogwood Dr, Conyers, GA 30012

DRIVETRAIN Primary Drive Gear: 36/68 ratio Gear Ratios (overall) 1st: 14.25 Gear Ratios (overall) 2nd: 10.07 Gear Ratios (overall) 3rd: 7.45 Gear Ratios (overall) 4th: 5.99 Gear Ratios (overall) 5th: 5.04 Gear Ratios (overall) 6th: 4.53 CHASSIS Exhaust: Black Two- into-one exhaust Wheels, Front

Street 750 Type: Black, 7-Spoke Cast Aluminum with Machined Rim Highlights Wheels, Rear Type: Black, 7-Spoke Cast Aluminum with Machined Rim Highlights Brakes, Caliper Type: 2-piston floated front and rear PERFORMANCE Engine Torque Testing Method: J1349 Engine Torque: 44.5 ft-lb Engine Torque (rpm): 4,000 Lean Angle, Right (deg.): 28.5 Lean Angle, Left (deg.): 28.5 Fuel Economy: Combined City/ Hwy: 50 mpg

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ELECTRIC Lights (as per country regulation), Indicator Lamps: High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning Gauges: 3.5 inch electronic speedometer with high beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, blade key ignition and fork lock, and locking gas cap.

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On the outskirts of Watkinsville, Georgia, a quaint southern town just south of Athens and UGA, Boxerworks-Service , led by charismatic Nathan Mende and his team of dedicated craftsmen are turning heads as they turn out BeemerGlides, fully-functional retro-‘whatever old style bikes you would like.’ Born in Teaneck, NJ in the late ‘40s, Nathan’s father worked part-time at a local garage, wherein resided eight Slash Two BMWs; the owner, Nathan’s dad and six compadres would annually ship all eight bikes to a remote location, fly out and have a nice rideabout home. In the middle ‘60s he came upon a 1965 BMW R69S, the then top-of-the-line BMW motorrad (i.e. motorized wheels) with a stunning 46 BTR 26 | BORNTORIDE.COM

hp. Nathan used his $500 nest egg and borrowed the remaining $300 to purchase the machine. Without realizing it, Nathan’s formative years branded him with the BMW marque. Accordingly, he took employment at Hawk Cycles BMW motorcycle dealer in Athens OH—and later, Freeman Cycles in Beverly, Massachusetts, said to be the original BMW motorcycle dealer in the US. Nathan left the northeast to begin his adventures in 1967. After working around the world in the oil industry, Nathan moved to Vermont for a time; despite the wicked winters, he was a year-‘round motorcyclist.

Next stopover was Charleston, SC, where he began a part-time BMW repair business in his garage. Six years later, middle

Georgia became his home and again his BMW repair, resto, and customization trade took off. The original Boxerworks-Service was in a building on Nathan’s many rural acres and later moved into Watkinsville. The current business is in a new building on the Greenville Highway.

The early Georgia days included working as a BMW motorrad tech at the Athens BMW auto dealer, who became a ‘dual dealer,’ handling both auto and bikes. The dealer sent Nathan to become certified as a technician, while at the same time BMW Corporate was suing him for using ‘BMW’ in the name of his home-based business, hence the name-change to ‘BoxerworksService,’ a modification Nathan never

Boxerworks supports the national Airhead Beemer Club who’s Airmarshal for GA is Nathan Mende.

regretted. The dual-dealership did not last, and Boxerworks-Service became Nathan’s full-time pursuit; the first employee was hired. In 2005, the soon-to-be-legendary Dean Graham joined Boxerworks. Dean was a BMW owner with little BMW experience but deep familiarity with a variety of the needed skills, including electrician. His motorcyclewiring handiwork could be displayed in an art gallery—welding, pipe-fitting, gas and diesel mechanicals and more. Today, Nathan says one of his biggest concerns is keeping Dean challenged; Dean builds motors, both stockers and full-blown BMW Airhead Boxer hot-rod mills, an anomaly in the Beemer world. He does the finishing work on a ‘Glide bike after all the parts are in place and is the fussy drivability quality-control guy. When a ‘Glide leaves Watkinsville, the chassis and running gear are better than Spandau (the Berlin factor) ever imagined. While BMWs and other Euro-marques are BoxerworksService’s specialty they will repair virtually any make of motorcycle.

Where did the concept for the BeemerGlide arise? About 10 years ago, BMW restoguru Todd Rasmussen built the first BeemerGlide; Nathan was able to buy it from Rasmussen, whereupon his team disassembled it, reengineered many parts and components with an eye to making it easier to manufacture in numbers. The

ability to sell ‘Glides in kit-form was also an objective. The ‘Glide is now designed as a single multi-style frame that supports several retro-styles including the look of the wartime Harley-Davidson WLA. The U.S. Army also commissioned H-D to design and build an opposed flat-twin, shaft-drive motorcycle, the H-D XA for the benefit of the maintenance-free shaft drive. One thousand were produced, few survive. The ‘Glide pays homage to this small piece of U.S. Army history.

About this time, a British subject, Barbadian James Vann, saw a picture of the BeemerGlide and something ignited within. A middle-aged fellow, James migrated to the US and came by for a visit with Mr. Mende; “I can sell these things. I can build them, also.”

Before this pivotal event, Boxerwork’s creative division did a diverse bit of everything one-off but did not move into the realm of really attractive and emotionallymoving restoration-conversions that can be practical, relatively easy, and economical.

‘Glides can be both repaired with OEM BMW parts, copious aftermarket alternatives, and the weaker components of 1970s engineering.

Nathan, himself a skilled just-abouteverything operator/technician, and his team of overlapping specialists do all the

work in-house with these exceptions: The original BMW frame goes to the contractor that built the ‘Glide frame-jig; two-thirds of the fame is retained, including the fork-head and down tubes that are stamped with the VIN. New tubing and gussets are added to lower the seat, and accept a variety of fenders, tanks, seats, shocks, and such.

The only other contracted work for a ‘Glide is paint and upholstery. James is project manager, responsible for specs, progress, sheet-metal, and final assembly. Dean does motors to spec, from mild 55 hp-70 hp stockers to full-on streetable carb-breathing two-valve push-rod monsters that have reached over 90 hp. BMW’s Boxer engine has a low torque-to-horsepower ratio—lots of torque in relation peak horsepower, making drivability very pleasant and predicable—and nicely quick while on the power band which includes most of the tach. Are Hayabusas worried? No. However, Bird-riders’ neck, buttocks, arms, eyes, wrists, hands and knee-joints will be painfully worried long before the ‘Glide needs to find a gas station.

For the Stoplight Open, get a ‘Glide with Final Drive gears for a sidecar or other lowHP model to enjoy two-gear throttle-only wheelies. Horsepower sells bikes—Torque satisfies riders.

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or an XA that was bobbed after the war, or a Board Track bike might be your desire … or Flat-tracker, Beach Cruiser, Drag Bike or whatever else you and James can imagine.

It will certainly be a one—off. ‘Glides all feature blacked-out engine and running gear to keep the focus on the entire aesthetics package and not just the funny-looking motor. The battery is actually the familiar oil tank, and other such mods make the creation match your old memories as you ride around comfortably and reliably on, well, relatively modern hard-parts.

Want to try it yourself? Whether you are an experienced Airhead owner—let’s depart to

known in the high-performance auto and motorcycle world. Len Hoffman’s machine shop, adjacent to Nathan, is as large as Boxerworks and chock-full of precision metal working machinery. The full menu is available, from simple valve-grinds up to giant valves, bench-flowed ports and shaped combustion chambers.

Other fields where Boxerworks is active include dual-sport machines, up to big Adventure models, competitive tire pricing, service on nearly all late-model BMWs, Ducatis, sidecar fabrication, installation and drivability. One Boxerworks commissions was an Airhead sidecar build liveried up

describe the term; ‘Airhead’ is the informal name for BMW motorcycles beginning with the original 1923 R32 up to the last fully air-cooled 1995 R100s. Modern Era Airheads cover 1975-1995. Airheads believe in simplicity, thus: “Airheads never break, and when they do, you can fix’em with a pocket knife.” In 1983, BMW began to introduce other engine configurations, none of which were totally reliant on air-flow for engine cooling. Airheads are known for reliability, total parts availability, and ease of maintenance and roadside repairs. But back to you, the erstwhile at-homebuilder: The assembly process for the home-garage builder, who may supply donor components while relying on James to acquire the remainder, is straight-forward. The individual builder can specify how much of the build is done by Boxerworks and then enjoy the thrill of completing a work of moto-art oneself.

Even more pleasant will be the total cost of such a build.

If a big motor is spec’ed, Boxerwork’s neighbor is a cylinder-head specialist well-

in University of Florida—Blue and Orange colors. The owner bravely rode it daily in Athens, home of arch-rival UGA. Speed Channel personality Dave DeSpain is a near neighbor and relies on Boxerworks-Service to maintain his eclectic fleet. BMW dealers, most of whom no longer work on Airheads, send owners to Boxerworks, which has the full range of special-tools, tech manuals, and memo—and even better, combined decades of experience with these venerable power plants and drive-trains.

What’s next? James is collecting parts for a ‘Big Front Disc(s) bike; three new frames are in production, and there are orders to fill, some from Asia. In process is a new swingarm/driveshaft tunnel design using a single shock. Nathan, the face of Boxerworks, wants to change that. James now rides herd on the creative and diverse personalities; “It’s an easy job because we’re really family,” Nathan noted. “I take a month off each year now, to ride the US with my girlfriend.” Mr. Mende rides a Nathanized BMW G/S with

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few OEM parts except castings and frame. “I foresee a ‘Glide Rally in 5 or 10 years with over 50 ‘Glides in attendance!”

The team (ahem, ‘family’) is cohesive— maintaining and growing both the size and core values of Boxerworks as Nathan backs off his own throttle a bit; “We’re customerfocused, do quality guaranteed work, always come in on budget, communicate with the customer profusely to avoid surprises along the build. Because the best surprise is no surprise on the bill and a big surprise for the owner of a new one-off and personalized ‘Glide.”

Boxerworks: 1461 Greensboro Highway Watkinsville, GA 30677 Office: (706) 310-0699 nathan@boxerworks-service.com http://www.boxerworks-service.com/ GPS: N33 51.079 W83 23.775 Roger Wiles BORNTORIDE.COM | BTR 29

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Later in the late ’80s, Jim Potter sold the dealership and Billy did his wrenching out of the home again. It would be 13 years until another Harley dealership would come to Albany under another owner.

After two different ownerships, the dealership was sold again and moved to Tifton in 2010.

Jim had already moved on into the lawn mower and golf cart sales business and was out of the bike business completely but not Billy.

A few years after his dad closed, Billy moved into the vacant building that used to house the dealership. He started to develop his reputation once again, not only as one the top 10 shovelhead mechanics in the Nation but also as a builder. He was the only non-dealer mechanic who was invited to work at the Harley dealership during the Sturgis rallies. His experiences at the dealership kept his mechanic ability honed.

In 1999, Billy was given the opportunity to be the dealer for the rejuvenated Indian motorcycle; he picked up the Panzer dealership in 2001. During that time he also built custom bikes, chopper, pro-street, and panhead replica bikes along with Harley repairs, until Indian went out of business again in 2003.

His involvement with drag-racing began at the Warner Robins drag strip at the All-Harley Drags. For $50 you could get a license to do runs on the track. He built the motor for the bagger he ran down the

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track and was asked to compete because his times were better than some of the pros.

This started a brief career of racing the dressers he built and raced in the All-Harley Drags circuit.

Riding on the way back from Sturgis on his dresser, he stopped at the Truett & Osborne drags in Kansas, one of the oldest motorcycle drag racing competitions in the U.S. He won the “B” class, running in a bracket race. He ran at the Memphis Nationals and many regional drag circuits. He was the runner up in the “FLASH race” (Fastest Legal All Street Harley) at Sturgis, two times.

He strapped the FLASH trophy onto his saddle bag with bungee cords and proudly rode by the “big rig” trailers of the pros … and rode home on the same bike he ran in the drags. Billy admits that he was not a very good drag racer. It was the engine he built that developed the power to beat the competition.

Billy not only continues to do repairs, but still builds oneof-a-kind” bikes to order. He likes to try some things that no one else wants to try. He is all about making a bike run right, and he doesn’t skimp on costs. The business motto is, “Our reputation is your guarantee.” “It’s my work and reputation that goes out with every bike I build or repair and the pride in doing it right,” says Billy.

Check out Hog Wild’s web site at www.hogwildmotorcycles.com/ or call (229) 446-0078 for any info.

Paul Murray

DESTINATIONS RIDING SEASON IS HERE!

Daytona Bike Week has come and gone and other rallies are taking place this month. RIDING SEASON IS HERE! We are looking forward to our first destination ride this year. It seems like it has been a very long winter. Maybe that is because this is the first winter we have not hosted the Destination Ride in the brutal cold weather of winter. Maybe I have gotten smarter or just plain older and can’t take the cold anymore. My wife seems to think that it is the second option rather than the first!

Our April destination ride was the first ride since November. I know that a lot of you do all kinds of maintenance and cleaning and polishing during the off season and I am very jealous. I ride my bike year round and the days that I don’t ride it is because the weather prohibits me. The checkout girls at Food Lion think that I am absolutely crazy when I come pulling in on my way to the office and it is only 26 degrees! I guess what I am trying to do is to find an excuse for the road grime that you might see on my bike.

It never fails, but when I have it all clean and take it out it rains, pollen is in the air or perhaps even the love bugs are out.

Our first ride this season began at the Country Corner Kitchen located at the corner of Old Hwy 5 and Hwy 382 (2020 Old Highway 5 South) in Ellijay, GA. We traveled by way of back roads to Hiawassee, where we visited Hightower Creek Vineyard. This was a very pleasant ride through some of the back country of North Georgia.

Our route took us from Ellijay out Hwy 52 to Dahlonega to Hwy 19 into Cleveland and then onto Hwy 75A, Hwy 17, Hwy 75 and finally Hwy 76 to the winery. The actual travel time of this route is 2 hours and is 88.4 miles. The return trip by way of Hwy 76 all the way from the winery to Ellijay is 68.2 miles—1 hour, 21 minutes.

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HERE ARE THE FACTS ABOUT THE RIDE: • Ride going to Hightower Creek Vineyard in Hiawassee, GA • Total Distance is 156.6 miles • Total Saddle Time is 3 hours, 21 minutes

ABOUT: HIGHTOWER CREEK VINEYARDS As a family winery and vineyard, we know the importance of food, friends and a sense of home. That’s why we strive to create wines that reflect the people and places of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Each bottle of our wine represents the hard work of family and friends - from the vineyard, to the cellar, to you. Pair with good food and better company. Serve with a smile. hightowercreekvineyards.com or Call: 706-896-8963 As Always, Ride Safe & Ride Often Eric Wieberg www.northgeorgiamotorcycles.com

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May 1 – 3 Hiawassee, GA 2015 Georgia Mountain Rally - Silver Celebration. Georgia Mountain Fairground, BMW Motorcycle Club of GA $65 after FMI www.bmwmcoga.org.

May 2 Augusta, GA Outreach for Children Motorcycle Rally 9:30am – 2pm 1.5 hour escorted ride followed by lunch and live Gospel entertainment.

Ride is $15/per bike ($20 day of) and $10 per passenger. FMI 706-798-6367.

Calhoun, GA 3rd Annual Cody Warren Memorial Scholarship Poker Run 9am at Gordon Central HS. KSU 10am LBI 1pm. Cody was a graduate of GCHS who joined the USMC upon graduation and made the ultimate sacrifice for his country in 2006 while serving in Iraq. FMI 706-879-5177.

Jasper, GA Bike Ride & Benefit for Linda Rogers. Maw & Paw’s Biker Gear, KSU 11am $25 per bike. Return to Maw & Paw’s for Bike Games, Cake Auctions, Lunch Plates, Drinks, Live music, and more; 100% of proceeds go to Linda to treat her stage 4 glioblastoma (brain cancer). FMI 770-878-2228.

Kennesaw, GA American Legion North Cobb Post 304 Poker Run. Combating PTSD by funding Service Dogs for Warriors. North Star Church 8am – 10am $25/bike;$10/passenger www.post304.org.

Rome, GA State Line Tavern Grand Opening.

Live music — The Roadhouse Band, beer specials, prizes, and more 706-291-2220.

Rome, GA Biking for Our Kid’s Education.

Charity Motorcycle Ride. Rocky Mountain Recreation Area 9am $25 bike; $10 passenger.

KSU 11am Silent Auction, Door Prizes, and Lunch at noon. FMI bikerideDKG@gmail.com.

Roswell, GA Killer Creek HD Power Hour.

Our PhD Certified technicians tell you all about power and performance 2pm-3pm. Free. Topic: Wheels & Tires and how they affect your ride 770-777-1000, www.killercreekharley.com.

May 3 Covington, GA Bike Night. Held at The Depot in Covington. 3-7pm Every Sunday.

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Cumming, GA Killer Creek HD Bike Night at Good ‘Ol Days 419 Atlanta Rd, Cumming, GA 30040. Join us for food and drink specials, music and give-aways. FMI 770-777-1000.

May 5 Conyers, GA Bike Night at Hail Marys.Ride with the FFHD Team to Bike Night at Hail Marys and celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Meet at Falcon’s Fury HD. KSU at 6:30pm. Food and Drink Specials.

FFHD Giveaways! Please Drink Responsibly!

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Food, fun, & shopping! 6:30pm – 9pm 706-651-0444.

May 7 – 10 Atwood, TN Boogie Hollar - Live bands (Geneva, Jasmine Cain, Phoenix Rising) comedy, bike games, bike show, wild contests. 21+ only $40 weekend/ $30 for Saturday only FMI 931-498-2250.

May 8 Columbus, GA HD Chatttahoochee Guitars Under the Stars and Stripes Kissin’99.3 and Extreme Couture GI Foundation welcome the Guitars Under The Stars and Stripes concert featuring Darryl Worley, American Young, Michael Austin from the Voice and special guest Randy Coutre.

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May 9 Athens, GA Ride 4 the Fallen 10am Cycle World of Athens - Military Veterans Project 706-548-3300.

Columbus, GA HD Chatttahoochee 2nd Annual Ride for Our Troops with Randy Couture 9am FMI 706-324-4294.

Commerce, GA NE GA Auto/Motorcycle Swap Meet. Atlanta Dragway. Vendor spaces $20 for all the space you want.

Spectator admission is $5. Vendor set up 7am, gates open to the public at 8:30am.

Lithia Springs, GA. 1st Annual Lupus Foundation American Chapter Ride. HD of Atlanta in Lithia Springs 8:30am at Turner Field – Coffee and Donuts. KSU 11am – 3pm $20/rider;$5/passenger. Includes T Shirt, DJ, FREE Hot Dog lunch w/drink.

FMI 770-944-1340.

Lithia Springs, GA Inaugural All Wheel Grocery Run. Hosed by M.O.T.I.O.N. Motorcycle Outreach to Inspire those in need. Atlanta HD, $7/person 9:30am KSU 11am/LVI 3pm. Ends at Lighthouse Food Pantry. BBQ provided motorcycleoutreach1@gmail.com.

Marietta, GA New Owner Appreciation Breakfast and Ride. Hellbender HD 9am – 10:30am FMI 888-511-8858.

Morrow, GA Thunder Tower West HD Women’s Charity Ride call for time & registration 770-960-6000 Roswell, GA Killer Creek HD Demo Day Test ride the new 2015 HD 12:30- 4:30pm.

Weather permitting. 770-777-1000.

May 13 Warner Robins, GA U.S. Military Vets Motorcycle Club Open House 2nd Wednesday 7pm – 11pm Food, Drinks, Music, & Dart Tournament!

May 14 770-550-3135.

Marietta, GA Hellbender HD Garage Party. Hellbender HD, 993 S. Cobb Dr. Warm Springs, GA Xtreme Rider, “Vets 6pm – 7:30pm 888-511-8858.

Helping Vets” All proceeds go to local veterans. Dice Run $20 per hand. 10am May 14 – 17 KSU 11am. Music, Raffles, Vendors, and Morrow, GA Thunder Tower West HD more! FMI 706-402-1593.

Women’s Only Riding Academy Course call for time & registration 770-960-6000 May 17 Roswell, GA Killer Creek H-D Cruise ‘N May 15 – 17 Blues Party 12-5pm sponsored by Chuck Kingston, GA Knight Hawk Rally & Dirt Watwood, Lawbike. Live music from Drags 300 Hall Station Rd. Drag races, Tribute, food, cold beverages, give-aways, biker games, swap meet, vendor, camping and more! Eat a Peach Contest—win a cool & more FMI 678-873-1692. prize from a Cross Town Bar! Please drink responsibly 770-777-1000.

May 16 Buford, GA Ride to Survive. Frazier’s HD, May 21 1.5-hour escorted ride followed by lunch Augusta, GA H-D Ladies Garage Party. and live entertainment $25 per bike ($30 Augusta HD. This event is for the ladies day of), $15 per passenger. Registration 6:30pm – 9 pm FMI 706-651-0444.

9:30am KSU 10:30am 770-595-3573.

Cartersville, GA 3rd Thursday Bike Night at Griffin, GA Windwalkers MC In Memory of Southern Devil HD, 2281 Hwy 411 NE. FMI Party. Windwalker’s Clubhouse. Join us for 888-965-6342.

Food, drink, 50/50 drawing, & hourly door prizes. Gates open 5pm. FREE Admission. Columbus, GA Hot Rods & Harley’s www.windwalkersmc.com.

Thursday Night Cruise-In. Chattahoochee HD, 3230 Williams Rd. 6pm – 8pm Hiram, GA 4th Annual Kickstands Up 3rd Thursday! FREE Admission! BBQ Party. Hooters in Hiram, 5464 Wendy available for purchase 706-324-4294.

Bagwell Pkwy. 12pm – 10pm Join us for Live Entertainment with 4 Bands! Bike May 22 – 24 Show! Raffles! 50/50! Auctions & More! Monteagle, TN Thunder on the Rock FMI 404-787-5858.

Memorial Day Weekend Music Fest.

Blackberry Smoke, Craig Morgan, Uncle LaGrange, GA 7th Annual Defending Kracker and more; Free camping, Bike America’s Defenders Poker Run for show Motorcycle Parade, Bike Games FMI Veterans. Guardian RC Barn, $20/bike. 423-290-2166.

Register 9am KSU 11am Ends at Whitetail Pub. Prizes, raffles, biker games, and May 22 – 24 entertainment. Benefits local Vets in need. Ringgold, GA Party at the Peavine. Gerald Drain Farm, 423 Pinegrove Rd. Must be 21 FMI 706-333-8726. to enter $30. DJ, Live music, Aunt Betty, McDonough, GA Spring Bike Rally at Wet-T events, Poker Runs, field events, Motorheads.Vendors, raffles, bikini bike bike show & more 423-991-3073. wash, giveaways, food and drink specials, Bands, DJ, bbq plates, contests. Thunder May 23 Columbus, GA Chattahoochee H-D, Bike Tower West HD 770-960-6000.

Show 12pm - 2pm. Best customized, Best Newnan, GA Ride for a Cure. Great South paint, Pure stock, Power Dyno Run and HD, 9am – 3pm. Join us in the fight to find more 706-324-4294. a cure for Children’s Cancer. Scenic one hour ride, includes Lunch, Entertainment, Dallas, GA 2nd Annual Fund Raiser for Raffles, 50/50 Raffle, lots of fun kids’ stuff, St. Jude Children’s Hospital & Blood Drive Bike Blessings, & more. KSU 11am $25/ 10am–6pm . Motorcycle run & Scenic Ride. rider, $10/passenger FMI 678-357-6855. $25/bike Begins at Southern Devil ends Land and Sea Exotic Pets, KSU 12pm. FMI Odum, GA 3rd Annual Hospice of South 770-685-8117.

GA 50/50 Raffle Run. Odum Rec. Center, 8am KSU 10am. Winning ticket splits Dalton, GA 12th Anniversary Custom Bike pot with Hospice of South GA. Separate Show and Party. Mountain Creek HD, 1001 raffles and door prizes. Breakfast and lunch Market St. Suite 37 888-397-8050. provided for riders 912-588-0080.

Jasper, GA Combat Veterans Motorcycle Roswell, GA Ride for Relay For Life – Association Memorial Day Event & Poker Alpharetta, American Cancer Society. Killer Run. Rocco’s Pub, 10am KSU 11am. Cash Creek HD, 10am – 2pm $25/rider, $15/ Prizes Raffle Drawings, Silent Auction, passenger. Includes lunch and door prizes. Vendors, & More! FMI 706-374-5098.

First 50 to pre-register will receive a t-shirt.

Pre-ride briefing will be at 10:30am FMI Lithia Springs, GA Hot Rods & Harleys. HD

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of Atlanta in Lithia Springs, 501 Thornton Rd. 6pm – 9pm FMI 770-944-1340.

Newnan, GA Great South Cruise In. Great South HD, 185 E. Hwy 16. Car, Truck, & Bike Show! FMI 678-228-8213.

May 23 – 25 Warm Springs, GA FREE SWAP MEET! Xtreme Rider, 60 Lil Sturgis St. (Main St.) 10am – 6pm. FMI 706-402-1593.

May 25 Loganville, GA 17th Ride For America.

Benefit for the Legacy Fund providing scholarships for children of fallen soldiers and other Veteran programs. American Legion Post #233, FMI 770-978-1739.

May 28 – 31 Helen, GA Annual Southeast Victory Rally.

Vendors, bands, games, food, and good friends. Proceeds go directly to the Camp Southern Ground Charity 229-506-0641.

May 30 Athens, GA Public Safety appreciation Day 10am Cycle World of Athens - Police motorcycle demo, K9 demonstration and more 706-548-3300.

Columbus, GA HD Chatttahoochee Fast and Furriest Dice Run 9am. Live band, food, beer, raffle prizes FMI 706-324-4294.

Tifton, GA Tifton HD Women’s Garage Party at Tifton HD, 49 Casseta Rd. This event is for the ladies 229-387-8855.

May 30 – 31 Bloomingdale, GA WERA Sportsman Series Roebling Road Raceway 1135 Roebling Rd. FMI 770- 720-5010.

June 4 – 7 Roswell, GA KCHD-U Basic Rider Course in partnership with the Motorcycle Safety Foundation in Alpharetta. This is a license waiver class. Cost is $320 per person.

Class times: Thursday 6:30-8pm at KCHD; Friday 6-9pm at KCHD; Saturday 8am5pm at MSF and Sunday 8am-2pm at MSF and 2-5pm at KCHD 770-777-1000.

June 6 Cartersville, GA 8th Annual Children’s Shelter Ride. Registration 9am KSU 11am Breakfast served until 10am. Ends at Southern Devil HD. Live Band, Raffles, 50/50, and Auction. FMI 706-934-8948.

June 7 Cumming, GA Atlanta Ride for Kids.

Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Rd. Benefit for Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation $40 per motorcycle 8am - 9:30am KSU 10am sharp, rain or shine! 800-253-6530.

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Heaven’s Saints Small Enemies, Big Giants

become “thorns in your sides and pricks in your eyes.” (v. 55)

“Are there attitudes, thought patterns, behaviors, Remember this: “Don’t let small choices, relationships, etc. enemies become big giants.” Tucked away in the book of Joshua, chapter 11, that you possess which God verses 21-22, we discover something life changing. Verse 21: “Joshua cut off the has spoken to you to remove Anakim … Joshua destroyed them utterly with their cities.” Verse 22: “There was none of the Anakims left in the land of the Children of Israel: only in Gaza, in Gath, and in Ashdod, there remained.”

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from your life?”

Joshua was given the same orders, but we see that Joshua, for some reason, did not drive all the enemies out. In fact, he left some in three places: Gaza, Gath, and Ashdod. Why did he leave enemies in these three cities? Perhaps, he thought these enemies were not important, that

they were insignificant and would cause no further problems. Perhaps, he had friends of friends there … who knows. What we do know is he left enemies of God in those three places: Gaza, Gath, and Ashdod.

Fast forward several years and see what we find: From Gaza, Delilah who was instrumental in bringing down Samson.

From Gath, Goliath defied the Armies of God. Ashdod was the city where the Ark of the Covenant (God’s Word and Leadership) was held captive. Examine your own life. Are there attitudes, thought patterns, behaviors, choices, relationships, etc., that you possess which God has spoken to you to remove from your life? You have not obeyed yet, thinking they were small and insignificant, causing no trouble.

Remember this: “Don’t let small enemies become big giants.”

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