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Louis Champom My name is Ricky. I am a retired Army Veteran. Married 11 years with 1 daughter. I started working at Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson Spring 2021 at the parts counter. I’ve been riding motorcycles on the streets for 18 years. Since moving to Myrtle Beach three years ago my wife and I have been working to open an Out-patient addiction and mental health center by the name of A Palm State of Mind.
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Cover Photography by Louis Champon. He is the new Marketing Director for Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson, Low Country Harley-Davidson, Summerville Harley-Davidson and Harley Shops at the Beach. If this wasn’t enough to keep him busy, he is welcoming #4 to his “tribe” in October! Congratulations! Louis moved to Myrtle Beach from his hometown, West Palm Beach, Florida.
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cover Mr. Ricky Rendon
3 Ms. Jessica - Fort Mill, SC 4 Cover Story 8 Dr. DILLIGAF
12 SC New Open Carry Law 12 “Stupid Is As Stupid Does” Article By Dennis Reynolds 16-19
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20 A Bikini Bike Wash & More By Wally Wersching
24-25 What Is a Sissy Bar?
Origins and Uses of the Not-Sissy Bars?
29 SC Facts!
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Dr. Dilligaf Dr. Dilligaf, I took the motorcycle rider’s safety class and I did not pass. I am deathly afraid of using my front brakes. I suppose that the fear came from some accidents growing up. Can you offer any suggestions? Still Want to Ride
Hey...Motorcycles aren’t for everyone. I think only about ten percent of the population have the mind set and skills needed to safely a operate a motorcycle on the streets. Having said that there are many people riding that shouldn’t be. Maybe your unwarranted fear places you in that category. But if you are uncertain might I suggest that you go to a controlled environment such as a school parking lot (they are usually empty on the weekend) and diligently practice using your front brake. If you cannot overcome that fear please give up the motorcycle dream. In reality your front brake is of the utmost importance, I seldom use my rear brake other than to control my motorcycle in curves or in emergencies. If you do overcome that fear go take that course again, they usually offer a discount to previous students. There is no shame in failing, the only shame is in giving up. Best of luck overcoming your phobia. ~Dr. Dilligaf
beer or have dinner but my head doesn’t start to clear or worries fall away on a four mile ride to the Dew Drop Inn. I’ve recently been dealing with high blood pressure brought on by stress. I need at least a good thirty minute run to get that pressure to start falling. My suggestion is to join some local biker groups on social media and start attending some of the riding opportunities that are availed to us in the wonderful state of South Carolina. I admin one called Bikers and Riders and am a member of a group called South Carolina Motorcycle Riders. In addition we always have a calendar of events included in our monthly publication. I promise you that once you start joining some of these rides that husband of yours will follow. And just maybe some of your friends as well. PS. If your husband doesn’t start to follow you I promise you someone will. ~Dr. Dilligaf Dr. Diligaf is meant for entertainment only! The views and opinions expressed in the articles are not meant to offend anyone or group. If you have been offended, understand; that is not our objective. Thank you thick skin readers and for those other readers; the Chrome Crew offers FREE hugs! Send in YOUR Questions for Dr. Dilligaf to: carolinachrome@yahoo.com.
Dr. Dilligaf, I am a new solo female rider who just passed the rider’s course a couple of months ago. I am excited, but it seems as though all of my friends and my husband want to do is bar hop. What’s the best way to get seat time on the bike so that I’m more comfortable riding on the road? Sincerely, Solo Rider on the Coast
Dear Solo, I’m not used to Solo and “my husband” being mentioned in the same letter but that’s none of my business. I guess the point is that you are riding your own bike. Congratulations on taking and passing the test. I believe everyone could probably benefit from either the new riders course or an advanced course. No on has ever died from having too much knowledge that I can remember. I, like you, am often somewhat dismayed when other riders express a desire to “get some wind time before they lose their sanity” only to mean I want to ride to a bar. That’s not wind time that’s stool time. Who wants to clear their head with alcohol? If that’s what you want, fine but don’t call it wind time. Call it psychotherapy not cycletherapy. Now I’m not opposed to someone riding to get a
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As of August 15, 2021
SECTION 3. Section 1623-20(9) of the 1976 Code is amended to read:
Open Carrying Of Weapons In SC
"(9) a person in a vehicle if the handgun is:
SECTION 2. Section 2331-210(5) of the 1976 Code is amended to read: “(5) ‘Concealable weapon’ means a firearm having a length of less than twelve inches measured along its greatest dimension that may be carried openly on one’s person or in a manner that is hidden from public view in normal wear of clothing except when needed for self defense, defense of others, and the protection of real or personal property.”
FACT:
As of 2017, there are over 14,500,000 CCW holders, meaning the worst case kill rate (justifiable or not) is 0.003% of all CCW holders.
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(a) secured in a closed glove compartment, closed console, closed trunk, or in a closed container secured by an integral fastener and transported in the luggage compartment of the vehicle; however, this item is not violated if the glove compartment, console, or trunk is opened in the presence of a law enforcement officer for the sole purpose of retrieving a
FACT:
77% of all violent crime occurs in public places. This makes concealed carry necessary for almost all self-defense needs. But due to onerous laws forbidding concealed carry, only 26.8% of defensive gun uses occurred away from home.
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driver's license, registration, or proof of insurance. If the person has been issued a concealed weapon permit pursuant to Article 4, Chapter 31, Title 23, then the person also may secure his weapon under a seat in a vehicle, or in any open or closed storage compartment within the vehicle's passenger compartment; or (b) carried openly or concealed on or about his person, and he has a valid concealed weapons permit pursuant to the provisions of Article 4, Chapter 31, Title 23;" https://www.scstatehouse.gov/ sess124_2021-2022/bills/3094.htm
FACT:
In a survey of 15,000 officers, 91% said concealed carry should be permitted citizens “without question and without further restrictions.”
SLED GUIDANCE ON THE OPEN CARRY WITH TRAINING ACT On May 17th, 2021 Governor Henry D. McMaster signed the Open Carry with Training Act (formerly House Bill 3094) into law. This Act has a 90-day implementation delay, so this law does not go into effect until August 15, 2021. THEREFORE, CURRENT VALID CONCEALED WEAPON PERMIT HOLDERS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO OPENLY CARRY A HANDGUN IN SOUTH CAROLINA UNTIL AUGUST 15, 2021. In addition, the Open Carry with Training Act does not change the law that applies to non-CWP holders. Rather, it merely changes the way a CWP holder can carry a handgun in public in South Carolina.
SLED GUIDANCE ON THE OPEN CARRY WITH TRAINING ACT
The Open Carry with Training Act also does not change where a CWP holder can carry in South th it change the right of a public or private business or employer to post a sign prohibiting Carolina nor 17 does On May , 2021 Governor Henry D. McMaster signed the Open Carry with Training Act or allowing of a law. concealable weapon by a valid CWP holder. delay, so this law does not (formerly Housethe Billcarrying 3094) into This Act has a 90-day implementation go into effect until August 15, 2021. DATES THEREFORE, CURRENT VALIDRELEVANT CONCEALED WEAPON PERMIT HOLDERS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO OPENLY CARRY A HANDGUN IN SOUTH CAROLINA UNTIL May 17, – August 14, 2021 NO CHANGE TO SOUTH CAROLINA CARRY LAWS AUGUST 15,2021 2021. VALID CWP HOLDERS CAN CARRY HANDGUNS OPENLY OnIn oraddition, after August 15, 2021 the Open Carrywith Training Act does not change the law that applies to non-CWP OR CONCEALED ACCORDANCE WITH SOUTH CAROLINA holders. Rather, it merelyIN changes the way a CWP holder can carry a handgun inLAW public in South Carolina. The Open Carry with Training Act also does not change where a CWP holder can carry in South Carolina nor does it change the right of a public or private business or employer to post a sign prohibiting or allowing the carrying of a concealable weapon by a valid CWP holder.
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RELEVANT DATES May 17, 2021 – August 14, 2021 NO CHANGE TO SOUTH CAROLINA CARRY LAWS On or after August 15, 2021 VALID CWP HOLDERS CAN CARRY HANDGUNS OPENLY OR CONCEALED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SOUTH CAROLINA LAW
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“STUPID IS AS STUPID DOES” Back in the early 1980s, when I was still a scrapping young man, my tolerance for pain was much higher than it is today. In addition, my propensity for risk taking in the name of fun and adventure knew little or no boundaries. My brother John and I were always in search of the next adrenaline rush. We stood on the seats of our motorcycles, sword fought with electric hot sticks, and shot arrows at each other while trying to catch them.
Knowing I could not help him, I focused on my own problem. How do I stop! I couldn’t very well slam my bare feet onto the ground, and there was no jumping off or I would wind up lying next to John! I decided to ride it out. After my skateboard hit the grass, I tried to leap over the chain. I didn’t make it. My shins hung that chain and suddenly I was catapulted forward into the field and went tumbling across the lawn! Once I came to a stop, I raised my head and spit out a clump of grass. I was hurting but thankful I had not slid down the pavement as John had.
Having said that, on one particular occasion, my brother John and I were visiting a friend who was just as daredevilish as we As I sat up and checked to make sure everything worked propwere. Mark, the friend in question, was the proud owner of a erly, I thought to myself, “DANG THAT WAS A RUSH!” moped. Not just any moped, but a pretty darn fast moped. He I stumbled to my feet, walked over to my road rash covered also had a couple of old, beat up skateboards. brother, and helped him to stand just in time to see Mark rolling up on the moped laughing at our misfortune. After a visit Yep, let the fun begin! to a friend’s house within walking distance who scrubbed the After searching around his parent’s garage for a half hour or gravel from John’s back, arms, and legs, and applied a dressso, we decided to take a look in the back of his dad’s ski boat. ing, we were back at it. The moped, skateboard combination That’s when we saw it! The last piece of our puzzle! Laying on returned us to Mark’s house safe and sound. the floor of the boat was a very nice double handled water ski Isn’t it great how God even watches over us when we are rope! BINGO! young and stupid? So here we go! We tied the rope to the back of the moped and away we went! Mark was riding the moped and John and I As I reflect on my nearly 57 years on planet earth, I can recall were on the two skateboards hanging onto the ski rope! No literally hundreds of times when God saw fit to protect me shirts, no shoes, wearing gym shorts, and down his driveway from myself. Not only did He shield me from being stupid, He sent His son to die for me when I was lost in a sinful lifestyle and into the street we went. and deserved His sacrifice the least. Rolling happily along Saluda Street, we waved at folks working in their yards and walking on the sidewalk. Some waved back, You see, we are all guilty of repeatedly making stupid decisions, we are all sinful, we have all failed at following God’s some pointed and laughed, others just stared in disbelief. commands. Because of that, we need a Savior. That Savior is As a side note, this type of behavior causes some strange looks Jesus Christ. from pedestrians. So, as you reflect on your past-history and recognize the times As we approached main street, I suddenly remembered there God has placed His hand of protection on you, be reminded were railroad tracks that we would need to cross if we contin- also that His son has sacrificed His life to protect us all from ued. Now, I was pretty darn bullet proof back then, but even I eternal consequences. And then, ask yourself how you are knew better than to take a skateboard across a railroad track! honoring that sacrifice? While we each have the freedom to I yelled to John that we needed to cut loose from the moped choose to follow Jesus or not, our choices have everlasting and turn right into Temple Baptist Church’s parking lot so we consequences. would not have to cross the tracks. He agreed and we dropped Today, I humbly ask you, choose to follow Him, And live! the rope. That was probably not the best decision. ”But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. And since we have been made right in God’s sight by the blood of Christ, he will certainly save us from God’s condemnation. For since our friendship with God was restored by the death of his Son while we were still his enemies, we will cerAt the bottom of the hill, there were steel posts with a chain running through them that kept people from parking on the tainly be saved through the life of grass. I looked at John, he looked at me, and that was when his his Son.”` *Romans 5:8skateboard hit a stick. 10 NLT Well, it was more like a small twig. You see, Temple Baptist Church has a parking lot that is little more than a paved downhill slope. We were already moving at between 35 and 40 mph, so when we started downhill on the skateboards, we quickly picked up speed.
Either way, his skateboard came to a sudden and abrupt halt! Remember, no shirt or shoes! Today, I can still see my brother falling and sliding across the asphalt some 30 to 40 feet on his back!
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Ride on and stay safe
Dennis Reynolds Mideast Regional Elder Bikers For Christ M/M
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Submitted by Shannon Johnson. Her husband Keith painted his bike his self.
Shannon and Keith Johnson
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August 2021 Events Kaylee Green Sunday, August 1, 2021 2:00pm-5:00pm Radio Source Band Friday, August 6, 2021 7:00pm-11:30pm
3482 John G Richards Rd. Camden, SC 29020 (803) 273-3448 Monday: CLOSED Tuesday: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM Taco Night/Music Bingo Wednesday: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM Local Night Thursday: 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM Karaoke Night Friday: 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM Saturday: 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM Sunday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday Funday
DJ John Saturday, August 21, 2021 12:00pm-4:00pm Josh Hilly Band 7:00pm-11:30pm Faith Bardill Sunday, August 22, 2021 2:00pm-5:00pm
DJ John Saturday, August 7, 2021 12:00pm-4:00pm Killer Bees Band 7:00pm-10:30am
Yarborough Brothers Band Friday, August 27, 2021 7:00pm-11:30pm
Larry Jackson Sunday, August 8, 2021 2:00pm-5:00pm
Taylor Richardson Band Saturday, August 28, 2021 7:00pm-11:30pm
Palmetto Caddilacs Friday, August 13, 2021 7:00pm-11:00pm
Ryan Perry Band Friday, September 3, 2021 7:00pm-11:30pm
Parker Ford Band Saturday, August 14, 2021 2:00pm-6:00pm
Matt Tucker Band Saturday, September 4, 2021 2:00pm-6:00pm Whits End 7:00pm-11:30pm
Whits End Band Saturday, August 14, 2021 7:00pm-11:30pm Parker Ford Sunday, August 15, 2021 2:00pm-5:00pm Ryan Trotti Friday, August 20, 2021 7:00pm-11:30pm
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Killer Bees Band Sunday, September 5, 2021 2:00pm-6:00pm Justin Anderson Band 7:00pm-11:30pm *Bands will be outside Friday and Saturday nights, weather permitting.
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Friday, August 13th Boats & Bikes @ Big Water Marina and Thursday, August 5th Campground. 6:00pm. Bikes & Bike Night @ Yahweh And Sons Bible Boats Night, complete with live Church fellowship, food, mu- music, food, and fun. Join the sic, cool bikes., food truck, fun by land or lake for a night vendors, local club merch. of music and entertainment. 320 Big Water Rd. Starr, SC 1436 Old Race Track Rd Dillon, SC
Saturday, August 7th FREE Mankini Bike Wash Sat, Aug 14-Sun, Aug 15 Performance Riding for the Vets Experience Track Days Noon- 3pm Harley-Davidson of Greenville, 30 Chrome Dr Carolina Motorsports Park, 3662 Kershaw Hwy Greenville, SC Saturday, August 7th Love Benefit Ride For Harley @ Lakeside Park; 1500 Piedmont Highway Piedmont, 29673. Event by BJ Hopson “This is for my little brother he was hit by a car Wednesday morning going to work he have a long road a head of him he has a broken jaw bone a cracked eye socket and a broke nose he has three kids at home one of them is only two months old he’s the only one working and I’m looking to try to help him out I need donations would be appreciated to auction off are donations to help towards him our goal is to raise 1500 to $2,000 any help is truly appreciated” 16
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Saturday, August 21st Project Hope Foundation Ride for Autism @ Harley-Davidson of Greenville 9am Registration 90 mile ride with 3 raffle stops along the way at Project Hope Campuses across the Upstate. Start & end at Harley-Davidson of Greenville. All proceeds benefit Project Hope Foundation’s lifespan of autism services. At 3 pm on the Chrome Drive Stage one lucky person will win $1,000 if their raffle ticket is drawn. Saturday, August 21st ABATE Greenville Full Moon Run @4pm, Meet @ Greenville Shrine Club & Event Center, 119 Beverly Rd Greenville, SC Saturday, August 21st Capone’s Celebration of Life Wingmen Motorcycle Club Beaufort County Chapter 3116 Trask Pkwy, Beaufort, SC 29906 Ceremony will begin at 5pm Thursday, August 26th Bikes & Brews Bikes & Brews is back! Come on down to Low Country Harley-Davidson at 5:30pm and ride to Tradesman Brewing - KSU at 6pm Saturday, August 28th Cole’s Victory Lap Memorial Show @ HDOG 5pm – 9pm This year’s childhood cancer show in honor of the memory of one of our honorary members Cole Henderson who lost his battle with neuroblastoma cancer in February 2021. This year we decided to name the show after this amazing young man. This year’s show will be benefiting the family of Jacob Conger. Jacob is a 2 year old young man who will turn 3 July of this year. He is currently battling neuroblastoma cancer. We as the Mopar Mizfitz found this young man through the parents of Cole Henderson. He is undergoing treatment at the Prisma Medical Center in Greenville. We hope that you can join us not just to help the family of this strong young man, but also for the memory of Cole. #strongasabear
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44th ANNUAL TOY RUN
T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST WINNER WILL RECEIVE 3 T-SHIRTS AND
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SPECIFICATIONS: Electronic files (vector art is preferred) such as Illustrator or Corel Draw, but a freehand drawing of design will be accepted. Please limit colors to four. Overall suggested size is 12”wide x 16”tall.
Design should include the following words: 2021 - 44th Annual Lowcountry ABATE - Toy Run Motorcycle imagery encouraged. This T-shirt Design contest is OPEN to ALL. Motorcycle riders or not. Please include your name, address and telephone number when submitting a design.
DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 2021 Entries may be mailed to: ABATE Lowcountry, P.O. Box 717, Charleston, SC 29402 Or emailed to: ABATE.lowcountry@gmail.com
Questions? Please call (843) 209-4828
Winner will be announced at the Lowcountry ABATE Meeting Sunday, September 26th. ABATE of South Carolina is a state motorcyclist rights organization (MRO) dedicated to defending the rights of ALL MOTORCYCLISTS. ABATE of SC encourages all motorcyclists to register to vote and become active in the political process. ABATE of SC encourages motorcyclists to voluntarily obtain motorcycle rider training. www.abateofsc.org
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A Bikini Bike Wash & More By Wally Wersching
I had plans for Saturday July 3rd. The Harley-Davidson dealership in Greenville, SC was holding a “Bikini Bike Wash” from noon until 4:00PM. I got on I85 heading to Greenville. Traffic wasn’t too bad for a Saturday morning. I exited at Pelham Road, and turned left. Then at the second light, I turned right. That road took me all the way to the dealership. This route is a lot easier than going to Woodruff Road with all the traffic. I parked “Miss Vickie” with all the Harleys in the lot. Then I walked over to where the bikini clad young ladies were washing motorcycles. They were just finishing a black bike when I walked up to their tent. Later, a photographer had them pose with the bike and the biker. I took a shot of them with the bike.
Later, they brought out four coolers filled with beer and soft drinks. That ice cold Pepsi really tasted good! As I walked around, I could see the bikers having fun talking and laughing as they watched the young ladies washing the bikes. Some were enjoying the BBQ Ribs and pulled pork sandwiches while drinking the free beer. Some were coming out of the dealership carrying bags with stuff they bought. It looked like everyone was having fun. I headed home about 12:30. I backtracked to I85 and even though there was heavier traffic, it wasn’t too congested. There was a fender-bender in the left lane but we passed it before the police and fire trucks got there to block the road. I exited at Rt 105 and followed the back roads home. After I got home, we went out to eat at our favorite Mexican restaurant – Mi Pueblitos in Shelby. The food was delicious. It was a very interesting way to spend a Saturday.
They weren’t charging anything for washing the bikes – only working for tips. I watched them as they washed the bikes. They did a pretty good job washing those hot bikes which is not the way bikes should be washed. They should be cold, but that would be hard to do when the bikes are ridden to their tent. A tent was set up for food. Tom’s BBQ from Greenville was there with their grill cooking pulled pork, baked beans, and ribs. They sure smelled good as they were cooking. There was another tent set up for the Hell’s Angels. They were selling “SYL 81” clothing officially licensed by the Hell’s Angels MC. Purchasing their gear supports the Hell’s Angels life style and culture.
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What Is a Sissy Bar?
Origins & Uses of the Not-Sissy Bar
bike, it’s a good idea to have an additional handhold or back support to keep them comfortable and secure in transit to your destination. Sissy bars with medium to tall height will allow your passenger to lean back during the ride. Depending on the model you select, some sissy bars also feature a leather back pad for additional comfort and plush. If you choose a shorter sissy bar, you might have a handhold for your passenger but not much else. It is also worth noting that specific state laws mandate particular a particular height or design for sissy bars that riders use, so look into your local regulations before you select your device.
What’s In a Name? Also known as a sister bar, a sissy bar is a backrest at the back of your bike that supports the passenger or rider. The sissy bar enables you or your passenger to recline as you ride for enhanced comfort and back support. A motorcycle sissy bar typically connects to the back fender struts. Some sissy bars feature leather pads, and others come without that extra support. You can also use a sissy bar to support your essential gear like your helmet or backpack. Back in the 1960s and 1970s, sissy bars became widely popular with the custom bike and chopper enthusiasts. It was always designed as a backrest for passengers but was also a preferred accessory for its stylistic elements. The original sissy bar that had its heyday in the 1960s and 1970s was considerably smaller than the modern version, and as commonly found on wheelie bikes like the Raleigh Chopper and Schwinn Sting-Ray. The backrest was not only functional but allowed the passenger ample support to lean on and hold onto besides grabbing hold of the rider. The motorcycles of today have modified the sissy bar to provide increased support and less of a bar. Cruiser motorcycles typically have the sissy bar secured on the fender struts with a foam pad and chrome-plated steel design. Touring motorcycles frequently have far shorter and simpler sissy bars affixed to the top box. How Much Do Sissy Bars Cost? You’re looking at anywhere from roughly $50 to upwards of a $100 for a quality powersports sissy bar. Sissy Bars Support People When you decide to transport a passenger on your
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Sissy Bars Secure the Fender to Your Bike’s Frame Sissy bars can be an invaluable accessory for both style and functionality, whether you have a -wheeler or a 3 wheel motorcycle, prefer used motorcycles or new. The first and primary use of a sissy bar is to secure the finder to the frame of your bike. The original sissy bars weren’t much more than a fender strut required to support the rear fender. Those old bikes had a bent piece of metal or strut linking the fender to the frame — and that was about it. The sissy bars of today have the same purpose of securing your motorcycles fender to the structure, but manufacturers have greatly improved on the original models, extending the struts to afford them heightened practical and stylistic components. Sissy Bars are Fantastic for Storage Another valuable use for a sissy bar is to store your gear and any other cargo you like to take on the road with you. With a sissy bar, you can mount your load with ease and stow it all away securely without needing to worry about them coming loose on a windy road. Extended sissy bars mean you can carry more at once and stack up your gear to keep things narrow in the bag. If you like to hit the road often with your motorcycle, you might find that sissy bar makes carrying your duffle way more manageable than before. Besides carrying your cargo, a bonus advantage to being able to store your gear with a sissy bar is that you might enjoy some additional back support if you’re riding alone. You can lean into your duffle or bedroll and enjoy some quality back support, which is invaluable for hours on the road! You can also add some fun bonus accessories to your sissy bar as you need to, depending on your preference and how lengthy your trips are. From flag holders to bottle openers to lights to custom pipes — a sissy bar can serve a wide range of purposes.
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The Aesthetic Factor Besides the precise functional purposes that sissy bar accomplishes, it can look aesthetically pleasing as well. A favorite of bikers everywhere, depending on the design and look you select, your motorcycle’s sissy bar could be nothing short of a work of art.
it’s not so noticeable, or would you prefer your sissy bar to stand out with custom finishes and imprints?
Tips for Picking a Sissy Bar If you’re new to the concept of using a sissy bar, here are some helpful tips to ensure you pick the right one for your biking needs.
You can typically install a sissy bar in half an hour or less, and you won’t have to make any significant changes that could affect the value of your bike or hike up your costs for motorcycle insurance. Be sure to use the adhesive tape and affix it near the mounting areas during installation to protect your motorcycle from unwanted knicks and scratches.
● Sissy bars with a clean and straightforward construction are just as useful as ones with custom components and multiple moving parts.
Deciding whether or not to incorporate a sissy bar into your bike’s design is purely a matter of personal preference.
● Sissy bars with one-piece construction and removable pads are handy because you can take off the pad when you prefer or reattach it for additional back support.
If you would like additional space to secure your gear or give your passenger something else to hold onto while you ride, a sissy bar could be a worthwhile investment. If the idea of custom sissy bars to rev up the overall look of your bike gives you a thrill, there are an endless amount of alterations you can make to achieve the aesthetic you want.
If you’re concerned about new motorcycle prices or used motorcycle values for resale value down the line, plenty of bikers install sissy bars on customs and stockers. With a quality sissy bar, you can get the best of both worlds in terms of functionality and style.
● If you need to secure a sleeping bag, roll pack, or any other kind of gear, these types of sissy bars will get the job done. ● You’ll also want to consider how much you want the sissy bar to stand out visually from the fender. Do you want the curved mounting to match up to the frame so
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South Carolina Facts! SC Marriage Rates
SC Sex Ratio Female 2,585,334
51.49%
Male
2,435,472 worldpopulationreview.com/states/ south-carolina-population
48.51%
SC Veterans
45%
35,875
56.30% of SC Residents Were Born In South Carolina
50%
329,264
SC Average Family Size
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South Carolina Population 2021
5,277,830 Overall surface area of 32,020 square miles.
The 40th largest state in the US. US.
The 2 leading counties in terms of most populated: Greenville County & Richland County
Did you know Did you know in SC there are over public road miles?
60,000
SCDOT maintains over 41,000 miles of those roadways. The remaining miles are maintained by local
governments, private businesses or individuals.
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there are U.S. Highways that exist entirely or partially in the state of South Carolina.
Did you know Did you know
We have 2 Toll roads Cross Island Parkway First modern toll road in SC. Tolled section of US 278 on Hilton Head Island, in Beaufort County. Southern Connector -
Tolled section of I-185, between I-385 and I-85, in Greenville County.
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SC Ferry System is a branch of SCDOT that operates over two dozen ferry services that transport passengers & vehicles to several islands along the James Island outside of Charleston. 2 other inland, cable ferries continue in operation as well.
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