Contents SEPTEMBER ISSUE 115 The information contained herein is provided by Born To Ride Magazine or by its advertisers. BTR makes every effort to present accurate and reliable information in the issue. Born To Ride Magazine does not endorse, approve, or certify such information, nor does it guarantee the accuracy, completeness, efficacy, timeliness or correct sequencing of such information throughout this magazine. Use of such information is voluntary on your part, and reliance on it should only be undertaken after your independent review. Reference herein to any specific manufacturer, company, commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, service mark, or otherwise does not constitute or imply endorsement of or recommendation of said by Born To Ride Magazine.” “Born To Ride Magazine (including its employees, contributors and agents) assumes no responsibility for consequences that may result from the use of the information herein, including the use of the information obtained at www.borntoride.com and it’s linked sites, or in any respect for the content of such information, including (but not limited to) errors or omissions, the accuracy or reasonableness of factual or scientific assumptions, studies or conclusions, ownership of copyright or other intellectual property rights, and the violation of property, privacy, or personal rights of others. BTR Magazine is not responsible for damages of any kind arising out of use, reference to, or reliance on such information. No guarantees or warranties, including (but not limited to) any express or implied warranties are made by BTR Magazine with respect to such information contained throughout the site.” No part may be copied without written permission of the publisher, Born To Ride, Inc. P.O. Box 3021, Brandon, FL 33509. 888-795-5779, Fax 813-689-2996. FEATURES _________ The Amazing Motor Marc Lacourciere 11 The High Seas Rally-World’s Only Motorcycle Rally on a Cruise Ship! 15 Sons of Speed Coming to Biketoberfest 28 Xavier Murial HIgh Seas Rally 31 COLUMNS _________ James Irwin - A Biker Helping Bikers 98 Nefarious James 23 Indian BikerBill-Kentucky & Tennessee 27 CMA 40 DEPARTMENTS _____ Contents Page 2 Letter From The Editor Dave Nichols 4 BTR Kids 40 REPORTS ___________ Rome Bike Fest 7 Boss Hogg Radio QR Code to Scan 22 Southern Fried Moto Show 28 Join the Born To Ride Group 36 ON THE COVER ____ The High Seas Rally is Coming! The Art of Motor Marc Painter on the open road and the official High Seas Rally artist marclacourciere.com Start Born To Ride TV and Magazine in your city! Call 888-795-5779 2811
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Fair seas and a followin’ breeze,
not all, for this here issue of Born To Ride will also bring you the amazin’ Xavier Muriel Rock n Roll Bike Builder feature and his custom giveaway Chopper for the High Seas Rally! Xavier is a down to earth man of the world who cares about the charity giving back and being a part of the High Seas Rally. The latest twowheeled news includes the farout fact that Billy Lane’s incredible Sons of Speed antique races are coming back better than ever to New Smyrna Beach Raceway
scallywags and wenches, the High Seas Rally be a boneroo biker rally on the high seas! Join us for a cruise of the Caribbean with fellow pirates and plunderers. We be offerin’ up a mega feature on this year’s comin’ cruise. Come aboard and meet some of the country’s best custom bike builders. It’s a rumsoaked sojourn that’s rattle yer cutlass, sez That’sI.
It’s all comin’ at ye like the kiss at the end of a wet fist! Turn the page, matey, and feast yer eyes on the soggy content so’ this here wonderment!
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In the meantime, enjoy the usual hijinks in this super September issue including the Southern Fried Moto Show, a tirade by Nefarious James, and mind-blowin’ art by Motor Marc.
Thar be much to lay me mark upon in this wee issue of America’s best biker rag. I be talkin’ about a menagerie of motorized tomfoolery the likes ‘o which ye never laid yer dead light upon. Aye! To begin with, our cover article will tell ye the sea-farin’ tale of one Motor Marc whose love of motorcycles and the seas goes back to when he be but a wee barnacle. Follow along as we present to ye some o’ the finest artwork imaginable and witness the phantasmagorical images that Motor Marc created for the one, the only High Seas Aye,Rally.ye
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I’m gonna continue the story from last month’s issue about Chris and Tracy. The stories you are gonna read today and in future issues are true and only the names were changed to protect the innocent just like that TV show Dragnet from the late As1960’s.welearned last month, Tracy discovered she could maximize her social security benefits and receive and extra 21,600 per year FROM MY FREE ADVICE. This extra income is of course used to take additional motorcycle trips. On one such trip, they headed north, riding in Northern Georgia through the Blue Ridge Mountains. They met JD and Sara in a restaurant. The two couples had much in common since they both rode in on motorcycles. Chris and Tracy were headed to the famous Tail of the Dragon in Deals Gap, North Carolina. JD and Sara said they had been there before, and you need to be careful of THE SEQUENCE OF TURNS. There are 318 turns, to be exact. Chris and Tracy laughed and told them I had been talking to them about the SEQUENCE OF RETURNS in their retirement plan and how important it is to have your retirement money in safe money accounts, not the Wall Street JDcasino.and Sara wanted an explanation of that since they were living off retirement from a 401k plan. So, they shared the story of another couple Bill and Jill who
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Motor Marc’s excellent Hidden Treasures series took a turn into popular literature in 2014 when his daughter, Melanie, wrote and published a coffee table book called “Ocean’s Daughter.” Then, in 2019, Lacourciere sculpted his first bronze statue, “Ocean Treasures”, which was unveiled on the High Seas Rally biker cruise alongside his featured fine art piece, “The Heart of the MarcSeas”.continues
Marc Lacourciere, the award-winning artist behind Motor Marc Art, is bringing his amazing art back to the High Seas Rally.
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“I love mixing a nautical theme with pirates and motorcycles,” Marc tells us. Special artist proofs and prints of his latest painting
always sell out during the cruise. He calls these collectible paintings the “Hidden Treasures” series that feature pirates, mermaids, custom motorcycles, and lots of gold doubloons to discover.
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A self-confessed “motor-head” sailing on the world’s only motorcycle rally on the high seas, this is Marc’s 18th time as the featured artist. He combines his love for high-tech machinery, passion for music, and extraordinary artistic talent to create incredible fine art.
Born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada on January 29, 1960, Motor Marc is known around the motorized world as a fine artist and sculptor who captures the lifestyle we love. In high school he took auto shop as well as the visual art programs.
He has had a love affair with anything with a motor since he could walk and has a lifelong
Then Marc created a series of collectible plates for the Bradford-Hamilton Collection featuring motorcycles. He worked alongside Easyriders magazine’s famous biker lifestyle artist David Mann and publisher Joe Teresi to develop this successful line. In fact, the
at St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology, Marc learned Mold Making and Die work. Became a toolmaker but kept drawing and painting on the side. By 1981, he was the creative director for Arnold Manufacturing and began working as a freelance automotive artist painting for Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors. In 1990, Marc started his own advertising agency Marc L. Tec, and finding the time to create a series of exotic auto fine art paintings.
his partnership with the High Seas Rally so you can come out and meet him in person on the cruise this October 29th through November 5th. Visit www. highseasrally.com for details.
As the exclusive artist for the High Seas Rally, Marc is creating a special piece just for the cruise and will bring a full gallery of his current work for guests to order onboard. There will also be several of his favorite pieces in the auction benefiting the High Seas Rally Dialysis Fund. Marc has been a major supporter of the dialysis fund since its inception and the High Seas Rally tells us they are proud to have his artistic vision and rock ‘n’ roll energy back on board for the cruise this October.
Since 2005, Marc has created a special painting for the High Seas Rally every year and there are always hidden images within the paintings for you to find (like motorcycles and treasure under the waves).
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One thing you should know about Motor Marc is that he is all about giving back. That includes helping to inspire kids, giving back to charities, and
Collection,withmoreledsuccessseries’toworktheBradfordcreating and art series of famous NASCAR drivers including Dale Ernhardt Senior and Junior, Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon, and many others.
coming as Marc became licensed by Hot Rod legend Boyd Coddington and Indian Motorcycles in 2009 and did gallery shows from coast to coast. His painting “Spirit of the Open Road” was a particular favorite.
In 2003, Marc was commissioned to do a painting for Harley-Davidson celebrating the company’s 100th Anniversary and Marc became an approved H-D artist. This led to no less a motorcycle legend than Willie G. Davidson granting Marc a commission to do paintings for Harley to be auctioned off in support of the Muscular Dystrophy RememberAssociation.The Discovery Channel’s American Choppers TV series? Marc was the licensed fine artist for their custom motorcycles and was asked to be part of Orange County Choppers’ American Tour in 2006. The non-stop action just kept
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In 2010 Marc became a featured artist for the Barrett-Jackson car auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, producing memorable posters and programs. One of his prints for Barrett-Jackson was signed by automotive legend Carroll Shelby and Barry McGuire, fetching $90,000 from NASCAR team owner Rick Hendricks and the money was donated to the Darrell Gwynn Foundation supporting spinal cord injuries.
At about this time Marc became famous as a biker artist at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and was also a hit at the Rock Legends Cruise for his music fine art. In 2010 he introduced a new collection of licensed music fine art, “The Legends of Rock of Roll” beginning with his tribute to the Rolling Stones. Rock legends like Ronnie Woods, Mick Jones, Dusty Hill inspired Marc to continue this collection and lead him to be a licensed artist for Fender Musical Instruments Corporation to create a one of a kind masterpiece painting of 32 of the best legend Fender guitar players.
For many years, Motor Marc could be found painting away in his booth out at Black Hills Harley-Davidson during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally every August. In 2014, his Sturgis Gallery had expanded to over 100 titles or art and he hit record sales. The following year, his inspiring painting depicting all the two-wheeled fun of the ultimate rally was showcased at the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame for 75th Sturgis Rally. Then for the 76th Rally, Marc commemorated the 75th anniversary of the completion of Mount Rushmore. He continued painting new pieces for each Sturgis Rally as part of his Legend Rider series, even during the pandemic. For the 80th Rally in 2020, he did three special paintings to add to his popular series. You can still find his amazing art showcased each year in Rapid City at the Black Hills Harley dealership.
In 2018, he created a painting honoring our veterans at Rolling Thunder 30. “Legend of Freedom” was unveiled in Washington, D.C. during Rolling Thunder and over 300 veterans signed this touching tribute. It was just one of many, many tributes to our military service people that Marc has been a proud part of. In 2021, he created the “Champions of Peace” painting honoring our World War II veterans and their stunning victory in winning the war. The noble painting includes ten veterans from the American, Canadian, and United Kingdom Armed Forces.
Born To Ride is proud to showcase Motor Marc’s art in this issue and we look forward to joining him in October on the High Seas Rally. To learn more about Marc and see his astounding art, visit marclacourciere.com or call his studio at 519-735-7779.
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“Creatinglimits.
a new painting is more than a simple idea put onto canvas. My imagination takes over and my wildest dreams somehow become so realistic that I can almost feel it… live it. What you see on canvas was so much a part of me during the creative process, it’s like you’re getting a front row view of inside of my mind. As much as I love the creative process of my artistry, I think the best part of it all is seeing how much other people enjoy it. There’s no greater feeling than watching a client seeing their piece of art for the first time. Or when I set up my gallery and a veteran walks past and stops in his tracts, mesmerized by my military art. Or how a husband places his blind wife’s hand over one of my embellished prints as he explains to her what he sees as tears fall from her eyes. My entire life I’ve tried to be the best version of myself. I’ve tried to help people in need and I feel like my art has given me an outlet to do that. My art is my freedom of expression, and it’s a great blessing to be able to make people feel joy from what I consider, a god given talent. I am so thankful to all who have enjoyed my work and I am truly blessed.”
our veterans. In 2020, Marc created the YouTube sensation known as the “Motor Kids Club.” This animated series stars a group of clever cartoon characters who live to draw. The series hopes to teach children how to draw and how to turn their creative dreams into a reality.
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No modern motorcycle artist has come close to creating the resounding legacy of paintings that capture the custom culture and motorcycle lifestyle as has Motor Marc. His preferred medium is watercolor gouache and acrylics on illustration board and canvas. But he has also been known to create by engraving on raw steel, etching into granite, sandblasting deep carving into glass, and has sculpted clay to create bronze sculptures. A artist with no
There are a slew of incredible special guests that will also be joining us on High Seas Rally. This includes Roy Riley, Jody Perewitz, Adam Sandoval,
ENTERTAINMENT
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theme nights are The Biker Ball, Salute to Service, High Seas Halloween, Hillbillies on the High Seas, and Pirate Takeover Day.
Geoff Bodine, Barbie the Welder, Jess of Her Two Wheels, and Mike “Too Tall” Reed.
There’s no shortage of entertainment on High Seas Rally with nightly concerts from Colt Ford, Foghat, Molly Hatchet, Black Smoke Sinners, and more, all included in the cruise price.
High Seas Rally isn’t your typical getaway! This is The World’s Only Motorcycle Rally on a Cruise Ship, taking place from October 29th to November 5th. This 7-day rally at sea brings together riders from around the world to celebrate their passion for all things Oncemotorcycles.onboard, we keep things amped up with non-stop motorcycle fueled action. We have amazing concerts, engaging Q&As, hilarious game shows, daytime pool parties and, of course, incredible theme parties each night. Plus raffles, contests and auctions that raise money for great causes; some of the top vendors in the motorcycle world; adventures in four bucket list ports of call in the Caribbean that simply can’t be reached by motorcycle; free drinks and much more. The party never sleeps on High Seas Rally.
The week will be jam packed with demos, panels, raffles and parties emceed from our crew of custom builders who will keep guests informed and entertained. Our custom builders include Paul Yaffe of Bagger Nation; Xavier Muriel of Providence Cycle Worx; Chris Callen of Flat Broke Chops & Rods; Jason Hallman of Speed Metal Built; Rick Bray of RKB Kustom Speed; Tom Keefer of Franklin Church Choppers; and Dave Perewitz of Perewitz Cycle Fab.
Whether guests want to dress up for one party, all the parties or just hang in street clothes, the nightly parties on High Seas Rally brings everyone together for an awesome time with concerts, contests, and other rockin’ experiences, all emceed
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When guests aren’t jammin’ to a concert at the Main Stage, the excitement gets turned up even more with our legendary theme nights and parties. The theme of the night sets the stage, and our guests knock it out of the park with their killer styles and gear, from classic to over-
by our custom builders. In addition to all of the fun and games, High Seas Rally is honored to support two incredible charities in 2022. We are dedicated to carrying on the legacy of supporting Dialysis Fund Guests with the High Seas Rally Dialysis Fund. In addition, High Seas Rally has expanded our mission to support Veterans and Service members with our new partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project. Over the years, more than $2.9 million has been raised for charitable causes on the High Seas Rally. Funds raised through raffles, auctions and games this week will be used to
HIGH SEAS RALLY DIALYSIS FUND: The High Seas Rally Dialysis Fund has a long history of supporting community members who are also dialysis patients by providing 10 all-expenses paid vacations to dialysis patients and their companions. We have teamed up with Dialysis at Sea, which offers dialysis patients the freedom to explore and visit some of the most exotic destinations once thought impossible. Not only will these individuals enjoy a vacation of a lifetime, but they will also receive their life sustaining medical treatments at no charge while onboard.
WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT: We are proud to partner with the Wounded Warrior Project for the first time. Since 2003, Wounded Warrior Project has been meeting the growing needs of warriors, their families, and caregivers — helping them achieve their highest ambition. The Salute to Service day on
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continue these programs for 2023, while also giving guests the chance to win loads of loot!
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All week, guests can participate in great raffles that give everyone the opportunity to take home the biggest haul to date, including huge cash prizes and merchandise, that support the High Seas Rally Dialysis Fund and Wounded Warrior Project.
games, raffles and auctions so guests can have a good time for a great cause. For over 20 years, events like these have been a blast to watch, but guests can also sign up to be part of the
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As if all that loot wasn’t enough, all guests are automatically entered to win the High Seas Rally motorcycle. All guests
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the 2022 cruise will raise money to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. In addition to fundraising for the Wounded Warrior Project, High Seas Rally has funded five all-expenses paid vacations this week for Wounded Warrior Alumni. Each Warrior and his/her companion has received round-trip transportation to the cruise, a cabin on the ship and $500 in onboard credit to help these deserving recipients enjoy the World’s Only Motorcycle Rally on a Cruise Ship™.
Beard, Treasured Chest, Topless Man, and Belly Smacker Contests are just some of the ways guests can compete to win prizes, and major bragging rights while also supporting the High Seas Rally Dialysis Fund.
have to do is be onboard when the cruise sets sail from Port Canaveral, FL!
ship is a destination of its own! During the day, there’s no shortage of options for those seeking action, with parties on the pool deck, The Perfect Storm Water Slide, FlowRider surf simulator, Escape Room and Rock-Climbing Wall. Or guests can bask at the pool, and recharge at the spa. The fully chartered ship will be transformed into the ultimate motorcycle rally at sea.
THE SHIP
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The rally takes place aboard Royal Caribbean’s magnificent Mariner of the Seas. With more than a dozen bars and restaurants, unique venues with top-notch acoustics, a Vegasstyle casino, rejuvenating spa, and expansive pool deck, the
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The jaw-dropping, high-tech, tricked out motorcycle built by award-winning custom builder Xavier Muriel of Providence Cycle Worx, will go home with one lucky cruise guest in October! It features the best of both worlds, combining the looks of an old school chopper with the technology found in some of the latest models.
High Seas Rally hits up four bucket list ports of call that simply can’t be reached by motorcycle. These unforgettable destinations include Nassau, CocoCay, Puerto Plata, and Labadee. CocoCay and Labadee are stunning private islands. The centerpiece of CocoCay is its massive water park featuring
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action for 7-days. Guests are more than a passenger on High Seas Rally; they’re an integral part of the community. So, this October, when rally season comes to an end, there’s no better place to eat, sleep and breathe motorcycles than on the High Seas Rally.
the tallest waterslide in North America, swim up bars, beautiful beaches, and the largest freshwater pool in the Caribbean. Labadee is a little slice of paradise with something for everyone, such as the world’s longest overwater zip line for those looking for a jolt of adrenaline, or beautiful white sand beaches to relax and kick back. We are the only ship docking at Labadee so we have the entire island to ourselves!
There’s plenty to do in Nassau and Puerto Plata as well, each, with its own unique culture, food, architecture, and geography. Guests can explore on their own, or discover new ways to connect with the people, culture and places around them through shore excursions and guided tours. From the entertainment to the ports of call, to the ship itself, High Seas Rally keeps things amped up with non-stop motorcycle fueled
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Let’s dive into a dark thought for a moment . Could you imagine the United States without writing and reading in script anymore? Not a big deal, right? Wouldn’t miss it right? I say this couldn’t be farther from the truth.
It’s up to you. Don’t wait for someone else to start the work. Be the change. Lead the charge. If you don’t, start thinking up the excuse you’ll use to tell your children how you did nothing to stop the extinction of a great nation. I’m sure it will be a proud moment for some of you. This is the United States of America. Not the United Sheep. Remember that.
Damn it, when did this become such a selfabsorbed, me, me, me, country. It’s a frightening thought to think we are so close to being what we fought against in our past history. You remember history, right?”
Damn it, when did this become such a self-absorbed, me, me, me, country. It’s a frightening thought to think we are so close to being what we fought against in our past history. You remember history, right? We used to learn that in our schools. Remember when we used to be taught to read cursive or script when we learned to write? Not anymore. Why would that be? Some say it’s because we use computers so much now it’s no longer needed to learn how to read or write it. That is obsolete and not needed. Do you agree?
Right to the meat and taters of things why don’t we? I write every month to invoke thoughts in your heads to hopefully make others think in ways they may have not thought of before. I hate to say that I feel I have failed miserably, due to the fact or society is still on a downward slide. Our rights as Americans have slowly been sinking farther and farther into the abyss. The government, notice I didn’t say our government, due to the fact “our” government is suppose to be for the people and of the people, continues to violate and remove rights from us and a regular basis. Amusingly, you haven’t even had a say in the matter. How much more of your freedom are you willing to give up before you don’t have any? Prices are sky high and there’s no viable reason for if other than the rich stockpiling their own coffers while we pay their bills. Enough already. They are not only affecting our lives but in the process are taking away what we fought for our children to have. What will your children have to fight for or believe in? And old saying is you don’t miss what you never had. People, your are pissing away your children’s and this country’s future by leaving the political clown dynasties in office. People have become spoiled, complacent sheep and are being led to the slaughter. The saddest part is that they seem happy to do it.
Our politicians seem more preoccupied with bad mouthing and attacking each other while they let our country to spiral.
Here’s a fact for you. If you can’t write it or read it, it might as well be a foreign language. If that happens, guess what else happens? You are allowing the very fabric
Weextinction.”didn’tpass our freedoms to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same. Have we given up that fight? Are we a nation of sheep huddled together until the wolves come? Are we the generation that became so complacent that we are allowing the fall of this great nation? Got some news for some of you. Respect is earned. Freedom is earned. Greatness is earned. You’re not entitled to jack because of what was handed to some of you. Men and women died and fought so you have options. Don’t piss it away.
— Nefarious James American
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of this nation to dissolve. After all, you wouldn’t be able to read the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the Declaration of Independence, among some of the cornerstones that founded and shaped this country -- hence destroying our history. Ronald Reagan once said, “Freedom is never more than one generation away from
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Backroads isn’t just busy at home. They’ve taken their show on the road to Daytona, Sturgis and now to Thunder Beach as they fuel up a new and exciting partnership with Indian Motorcycle of Panama City Beach. They’ve Hogged bikes, passed out trail cards, poker chips, patches, t-shirts and shook hands with industry leaders and celebrities to roll their ride down the road.
Please help us celebrate their successes as Born To Ride continues to support those who make it all happen-our reader/riders.
A new organization out of Kentucky, Backroads Of Appalachia, a 501c(3) non-profit has dreamed in a big waydevelop and deliver economic viability to the forgotten coal communities of East Kentucky through motorsports tourism. Not only are the communities they serve benefactors of their effort, but so is the riding community in the region. Over the last several months, BOA has partnered with local community leaders to create a myriad of events, drag/time trials on airport runways, off-road car races, hill climbs, charity and special fundraiser rides all to let people know that Kentucky is serious about what they have. And their latest, a mobile App that has over four thousand miles of yellow striped adventure featuring forty-four GPS Turn-By Turn Appalachian Trail Routes that are located throughout Eastern Kentucky, West Virginia, Southwest Virginia, and Tennessee. From breathtaking overlooks, waterfalls, natural splendors to historical landmarks, The Backroads of Appalachia Mobile Application offers something for everyone regardless of what you ride or drive.
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“To say that being part of a multi-platinum, international touring rock band was a dream come true would be a vast understatement. No kid ever says to himself, ‘When I graduate I’m gonna move to Hollywood and become a Rock Star’ and thinks that it can come true. Well, truth be told, it didn’t for me,” Xavier Muriel tells us. “I was 34 and on my third trip back to the west coast before it actually
career.” An avid biker and custom motorcycle builder, we asked Xavier what led him to have such a love for bikes. “I’ve always been into motorcycles. My father bought be my first bike, a Honda MR, when I was just six-years-old. He brought that bike home one spring day along with his Harley-Davidson SX250 Enduro and my older brother’s Honda CR-125. I’ve been hooked ever since. Bikes have always been in my blood. Before I moved back to Los Angeles in 2004, I was working at a Custom Shop in Austin and had already built two bikes. So I was actually into Harleys way before I became the drummer in the band.”
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Xavierhappened.”isfamous
for being the rock ‘n’ roll drummer for the band Buckcherry. “As I look back on it, I would have never been prepared physically or mentally for what it actually took to get to platinum status, so there was a lot of learning to do before success came to pass. I had the pleasure of playing the biggest stages all over the world as well as touring with the greatest bands in rock ‘n’ roll history and becoming friends with them. I mean, getting to play the same stage every night with Motley Crue and having Tommy Lee stand behind me cheering me on was one of many highlights in my
While with the band, Xavier played many motorcycle rallies and bike shows. “That’s how I met the likes of Billy Lane, Paul Cox, Jeff Cochran and Chris Callen of Cycle Source magazine. After various run-ins with Chris, he asked me to start writing a column called, ‘Killing Time on Tour with X’’ which led me to meeting so many folks in the motorcycle industry. I was asked by Chris to build a bike for
the In Motion bike show during the Lone Star Rally in Galveston, Texas, back in 2017. Having just left Buckcherry after 18 years, I was very excited to be a part of something fresh and fun.”
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Xavier tells us that was when he got onboard the custom bike building train. “Famed motorcycle photographer Michael Lichter asked me to be a part of his Sturgis Buffalo Chip Motorcycle Exhibit called ‘Passion Built,’ which was all about invited builders who had other careers, not building bikes as their main bread and butter. I built a sweet little bike that I named ‘Grace’ for Michael’s show and she went on to win Bike of the Year at the Easyriders Bike Show Tour in 2019. It also earned the Cycle Source 2020 Bike of the Year, and I won the 2020 Readers’ Poll Builder of the Year. That bike also took top honors at the Rat’s Hole show in Daytona and many more. So after long deliberation, I decided to make the jump to a legit biz by starting Providence Cycle Worx in Austin, Texas.”
Born to Ride asked Xavier to name the biggest honors he has achieved in his life so far. “Winning the Easyriders Bike of the Year in 2019 was definitely up there with all the accolades of being in Buckcherry. Being on the cover of Modern Drummer, which is the holy grail of drumming magazines as well as the gold and platinum records. Easyriders is the Holy Grail of chopper magazines. I’m Honored that my bike was the last bike to be Bike of the Year before the mag went away.”
“The first bike I ever customized was a 1982 FLH, stripped down to the frame and re-painted, powdercoated and I chromed everything that was possible. The paint was done by a thenunknown painter and builder named Joe Martin who used to work out of his garage.”
We asked Xavier how he got involved in building a giveaway bike for the biker cruise of the Caribbean known as the High Seas Rally. “I was turned onto the High Seas Rally from a former employee of the band whose husband works for the cruise company. Plus, another person I had toured with years back was the production manager for High Seas Rally. So after an initial phone call and then a visit to my shop, we all agreed on a vision to take it to the next level.”
When asked about the first bike he ever customized, Xavier tells us,
“My father bought be my first bike, a Honda MR, when I was just six-yearsold. He brought that bike home one spring day along with his Harley-Davidson SX250 Enduro and my older brother’s Honda CR-125. I’ve been hooked ever since.”
Xavier soon learned that his giveaway chopper would also go to help raise money for a good cause. “To date, the High Seas Rally giveaway bike is my biggest endeavor. When I found out about the Dialysis Fund and what it was all about, my heart was totally in. As a person who has a family member on Dialysis, I know first-hand what they go through. So, needless to say, I threw the kitchen sink at this project, not so much as money being spent to buy the parts, but more in the labor-intensive parts I handmade for it. This bike features the best of both worlds, combining the looks of an old school chopper with the
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technology found in some of the latest models.” When asked to tell us more about the bike that some lucky biker on the cruise will win, Xavier says, “It was built on a custom one-off frame by myself and Rick Bray of RKB customs and houses an S&S 80-inch Evo motor. There’s a Harley 6-speed transmission, a BDL two-inch open belt drive with custom belt guards, 60 spoke Black Bike wheels, a narrow glide front end, and a Paul Cox air ride. It has a one-off fuel tank, oil bag, bars, mid-controls, foot pegs, fender struts, and many more custom parts. All of the electrics are handled by a Bluetooth M-unit
which allows you to sync up the system to your phone, giving you access to readouts of miles per hour, RPMs and other features not found on traditional choppers. The killer paint was done by Jace at Fast Life Garage. She’s a looker, and more important, this girl is a Somerider!”
— Xavier Muriel & Dave Nichols
lucky person will be handed the keys to Xavier’s magnificent moto masterpiece. Visit www.highseasrally.com to find out more about the cruise and how you can win!
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From start to finish there are numerous opportunities for bikers to meet and greet with one another. The first smiles come from the parking lot volunteers, and even there, in a parking lot, relations and friendships are often forged. There are riders that make it a point at annual events to park in the same parking lot every year because they know from experience there is a warm and happy welcome awaiting them. There is help finding a good parking spot based on the size of space needed. If it is a camping event, there is help to find where to set up, and sometimes bikers will even share a spot if there are more bikes than camping spots. I once had my 35-foot toy hauler share my spot with two tents, that was snug!
regardless of their being friends or first-time strangers.
More than once there has been a biker with a mechanical challenge or having dropped his ride and needed to get up and running again. It warms my heart that the help needed is tended to immediately! While it is true that not all bikers have mechanical expertise, but in a small crowd there is almost always someone that can be of help.
In the Bible, in 3 John 1:5, it says, “Dear friend, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers, even though they are strangers to you.” This calls us to reach out to others and bless them, be they known or strangers. Jesus gave us the example in that He came for all people, that all may have life, and that they can have it through trusting Him as their
Savior.There’s a thought I’d like to challenge you to think about, “To get a friend, be a friend.” When we treat others with love and respect, it is returned to us. Why not get involved by volunteering today?
In the Wind, Denny Dingler
Going to these events is a lot like a homecoming, with a chance to reconnect with friends and acquaintances, and the opportunity to make new friends. This is because of a common bond in loving to ride motorcycles. What really makes these meetings special is the welcoming attitude of the volunteers, and the effort to give all attendees a great experience,
CHRISTIAN MOTORCYCLISTS ASSOCIATION
One of the things enjoyed by bikers is the opportunity to attend Open Houses, Annuals, Club events, and various other charities and fundraisers. These occasions can be found in almost every weekend, as well as many bike nights during the week.
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If there is a more serious problem, such as an accident with serious injuries, folks can go to the hospital and comfort the injured and their loved ones. Sometimes the most important thing needed is a work of comfort or prayer, both of which can be provided. The volunteers are ready and willing to not only share pleasantries but will share a prayer with the riders if they need a blessing.
