A Visit to C&C Thunder Article & Pictures

Article & Pictures By Wally Wersching I had heard about C&C Thunder in Cowpens, SC for quite a while but never been there. On Wednesday, February 24th, I decided to take a ride there. It was a beautiful early spring afternoon with temps in the high 60’s. I knew about where it was, so I headed south toward Gaffney. I turned right onto Rt 29. I could have taken I85 but with all the construction, I thought that Rt 29 would be more enjoyable – I was right! Rt 29 changes from a two-lane to a four lane a few times on its way to Cowpens. I passed many large factories on the way. Before I knew it, I was in Cowpens. Cowpens is a quaint small Southern town. There are many small shops on Main Street along with large old homes. After passing through the main part of Cowpens, I saw C&C Thunder on the left, and pulled into the parking lot next to a Victory Highball. “Miss Vickie” has a way of finding her relatives wherever we go. When I walked through the door, I met Caleb “Calo” – the parts manager. I gave him a few magazines for his magazine rack. We started talking, and he has a personality that makes you feel welcome. After a few minutes, we were talking like we knew each other for a long time - laughing and cutting up. As we talked, I learned that C&C Thunder has been a real “Speed Shop” for over 20 years. They have all the tools, machines, and knowhow to build a very fast motorcycle – even a Dyno in the basement. They work on both carbureted and fuel injected bikes. One of their customers was there confirming everything “Calo” was saying because he has owns of the fastest bikes they ever built. They also sell bikes, accessories, leathers, apparel, wheels & tires, and parts. They are a complete bike shop. According to “Calo” they can do anything you want to your bike. They enjoy making your bike go faster while making it more reliable. I didn’t ask their prices because I don’t want “Miss Vickie” to go any faster. She’s fast enough for me the way she is.

Check out their website candcthunder.com or their Facebook page C & C Thunder Custom Cycles. They sound like the “real deal”.

Cowpens is a town in

Spartanburg County, SC Population 2,162 (2010 census) Area: 2.36 mi² Historical Cowpens National Battlefield

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Photography Page By Retread

Photography Page By Retread

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Saturday February 5th, 2022 The 9th Annual Eli Ride Event will begin at House Divided 11am. KSU at 12:30 Wristbands, 50/50 & Tees will be onsale for those who didn’t attend pre sale. We will do our Annual ride this year to the Mid City Shrine Club. 1470 Fort Prince Blvd. Wellford SC. (Approx 20 miles/25 min) No Interstate! Hotdog Plates & Live Auction will be held here. 4:30pm Depart for Finale at House Divided 6pm James Radford Band

Saturday, March 5th Hart County Habitat for Humanity See Flyer for more details

Saturday, March 12th 9:30am- 6pm CVMA Spring Ride 2022

March 26th 11am American Legion Blessing of The Bikes

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Thursday, March 17th - Sunday, March 20th AHRMA Bridgestone Tires Nat’l Historic Roadrace

Vintage Motorcycle Road Racing at it’s best. @ Carolina Motorsports Park 3662 Kershaw Hwy, Kershaw SC www.ahrma.org

Sunday, March 20th @ 2PM 14th Annual Greenwood S.C. Blessing Of The Bikes Event by Dennis Reynolds @ First Mount Moriah Baptist Church. We will leave the Greenwood S.C. Hobby Lobby parking lot at 2pm sharp for the ride to First Mt Moriah Baptist Church! RAIN DATE MARCH 27th!!!

Saturday, March 26, 2022 11AM- 5PM Freedom Biker Church’s 4th Annual Bike Blessing Hosted By Freedom Biker Chuch Foothills. Live music, bbq, guided ride and a whole lot of blessings. 3910 Highway 11, Pickens SC FMI (864) 230-4839 - Cindy Shafer/Joe Pelfrey

Saturday, April 2nd @ 7:30am-10:30am American Legion Rider Chapter 193 Breakfast Fundraiser Event by American Legion Riders Chapin SC - Chapter 193 @Zorba’s Tickets: www.americanlegionpost193.com Each year American Legion Rider Chapter 193 host a buffet breakfast fundraiser at Zorba’s of Chapin. All money raised is used to support Veteran, youth and Community causes. The breakfast is fantastic, the breakfast alone is worth more than the $10.00. Come out and support ALR Chapter 193 and a great cause. Tickets can be purchased every Monday morning from 8:30am- 11am at Chapin Post 193 or you can send a check to PO Box 897 Chapin SC 29036 attn: ALR breakfast

April 16th, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Food Drive For The Homeless

Americas Guardians Le/Ps MC Chapter Sc8a At Quality Foods in Greer, SC If your church or business would like to help by collecting products, we will be happy to pickup the week prior to our food drive. call to 12 WWW.CHROMESC.COMschedule pick up: Joker 864-602-3168 or Amy 864-436-5535