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Harley Davidson21% USA motorcycle market share

Harley Davidson Street Glide

Harley Davidson Road Glide Special Harley-Davidson Iron 883

Harley Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic Street Bob

Honda- 17.5%**

Honda NT 1100 Honda CB500 I Honda CB650R

Kawasaki- 12.8%** Kawasaki Z900 Kawasaki Ninja H2® R Kawasaki Concours® 14 ABS Kawasaki KX™ 85

Kawasaki Vulcan® 1700 Voyager® ABS

Yamaha- 11.3%** Yamaha MT-07 I Yamaha Tenere 700 Yamaha MT-07 Tracer Yamaha XSR125 Yamaha V-Star 250

Fastest Motorcycle

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Power 500 hp (370 kW) @ 5600 rpm (claimed)(45 kW:L power:displacement ratio)

Suzuki- 4.9%** DL 1000 AL4 GSX-R750 L5 GSX-R1000 L5 GSX-S1000A L6 ABS UK 110 NE

DODGE TOMAHAWK –

TOP SPEED: 420 MPH

The Dodge Tomahawk, which can reach speeds of 420 miles per hour while maintaining aerodynamics, resistance, and stability, takes the title of fastest motorcycle in the world. Dodge press releases and spokespeople gave various hypothetical top speeds ranging from 300 mph to as high as 420 mph, which analysts thought were probably calculated with horsepower and final drive ratio alone, without accounting for drag, rolling resistance, and stability. These estimates, and the more conservative 250 mph a designer suggested could be possible, were debunked as implausible, or physically impossible, by the motorcycling and automotive media. No independent road tests of the Tomahawk have ever been published, and the company said that in internal testing it was never ridden above 100 mph.The Tomahawk was sold through the Neiman Marcus catalog at a price of US$555,000, and as many as nine are thought to have been have sold. As they were not street legal, Dodge said the reproductions were "automotive sculpture", "intended for display only" not fully operational. www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodge_Tomahawk

Torque 525 lb/ft (712 N/m) Transmission 2-speed manual Suspension Front: Horizontal double fork Brakes Front: 2×16 piston discs, Rear: 8 piston disc Tires Front (2): 20"×4", Rear (2): 20"×5" Wheelbase 76 in (1,900 mm) Dimensions L: 102 in (2,600 mm)W: 27.7 in (700 mm) H: 36.9 in (940 mm)

Seat height 29 in (740 mm) Weight 1,500 lb (680 kg) (claimed)[3] (wet) Fuel capacity 3.35 US gal (12.7 l; 2.79 imp gal)

BMW- 3.7%** BMW R1250GS BMW R 1250 GSA BMW M1000RR BMW F850GS Adventure BMW K1600B /GT/GTL

Indian

– 1000cc engine

puts out 76hp power

– 1203cc

engine

120hp

1890cc

2023 PAVEMENT

IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

is Rehab and Reconstruction Projects on the Primaries, Farm to Market Secondaries and Neighborhood Streets. An additional 1133+ miles of paving projects contained in the 2022 - 2023 Pavement Improvement Program will be added to the previously approved 5,038+ miles of paving projects advanced since the implementation of Act 40 of 2017 and incorporated into the "New Gas Tax Trust Fund" transparency and accountability reports.

Life Is Hard; It's Even Harder If Your're Stupid. ~John Wayne

View infteractive map or list of upcoming locations @ www.scdot.org/inside/ pavement-improvement.aspx

SCDOT is dedicated to quickly and fairly resolving claims for damages that occur on state-maintained roads due to a road defect or other condition pursuant to the SC Tort Claims Act. Need to File A Damage Claim? Click

2 New SC Laws In Effect as of January 1, 2023

1. The Comprehensive Tax Reduction Act to reduce the top income tax rate statewide from 7% to 6.5%. It could be reduced again in the future if certain general fund growth tests are met. For more detials click on this link: SC Comprehinsive Tax Redution Act Summary

2. A new Police Reform Law creates stricter guidelines for police certification, misconduct reports, and de-escalation training. The law is creating minimum standards across nine key areas. These include use of force, no-knock warrants, vehicle pursuits and investigating complaints against officers.

For more detials click on this link: SC Police Reform Law 2023

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See Bills signed into law?

Bills awaiting Gov. signature?

Want to know more?

Visit www.scstatehouse.gov

Purchase Legislative Manual by calling 803-212-4490 Monday- Friday, 8:30am-5pm. Or view online copy @

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Do you want to see if a road is scheduled for "pavement improvement" in 2023?

ABATE supports:

Bills Affecting Motorcyclist/ Biker

Section 2. Membership Application Form

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• S 157 Senator Young currently in the Senate Transportation Committee. H 3394 Representative Taylor currently in the House Judiciary Committee “SC Hands Free Act”. Distracted driving is our #1 priority. Passage of this would make driving with a cell phone in your hand illegal. This bill is like S 248 that passed the Senate during the 124th session with a vote of 37 ayes and 3 nays.

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• S 36 Senator Hutto currently in the Senate Judiciary Committee. “Interlock First Offense” Driver’s license suspended due to a first offense. Passage of this would allow DUI interlock requirement exclusion for motorcycles and mopeds. Currently these devices cannot meet the requirements needed if installed on motorcycles. This bill is similar to S 28 that passed the Senate during the 124th session with a vote of 41 ayes and 1 nay.

• H 3414 Representative Wooten currently in the House Education and Public Works Committee. “Carolina Squat”. Passage of this would require that trucks could not be modified over four inches from the front to the back axle. This bill is like S 908 that passed the Senate during the 124th session with a vote of 33 ayes and 1 nay.

Name: (A) (B) Address: City: State: Zip: E-Mail: Phone: ( ) Mail application and payment to ABATE Membership Coordinator: Jim Buczkowski 532 Knox Abbott, Suite 7 Cayce, SC 29033 or turn in to your Chapter Membership Coordinator. Referred by: Information provided shall not be made available to any person or organization other than ABATE of South Carolina, Inc.

• S 375 Senator Grooms currently in the Senate Transportation Committee. “Move Over”. Passage of this would require the driver of a vehicle to move over if possible and slow down when approaching a stopped vehicle that has its hazard lights on the side of a road. This would make it a fine of not less than $300 and not more than $500.

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• S 385 Senator Massey currently in the Senate Transportation Committee. “Felony Reckless Driving”. Passage of this would allow and increase fines of not less than $1,000 and not more than $5,000 to be changed to fines of not less than $5,000 to not less than $15,000.

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Bills opposed by ABATE:

• Any legislation that amends the current helmet law Section 56-5-3660, we continue to support that adults can DECIDE on WHEN THEY CHOOSE TO WEAR A HELMET.

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Name: (A) (B) Address: City: State: Zip: E-Mail: Phone: ( ) Mail application and payment to ABATE Membership Coordinator: Jim Buczkowski 532 Knox Abbott, Suite 7 Cayce, SC 29033 or turn in to your Chapter Membership Coordinator.

Information provided shall not be made available to any person or organization other than ABATE of South Carolina, Inc.

What is ABATE of South Carolina and what is our purpose?

We are a state motorcycle rights organization (SMRO). The purpose of ABATE of South Carolina is to form a not-for-profit association at the state level to protect the rights and liberties of motorcyclists and promote motorcycle awareness and voluntary motorcycle rider training.

What does ABATE stand for?

ABATE is an acronym that stands for A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments. The word “Totalitarian” as defined by Webster’s Dictionary: “Exercising control over the will or thought of others; authoritarian; autocratic”.

Do I need to be a Harley owner?

No, ABATE is an advocate for the rights of all motorcyclists, regardless of what they ride.

Is ABATE just about helmets laws?

No, ABATE monitors all bills, laws, and regulations that impact motorcycling, including manufacturing, operation, training, environment, and awareness education.

Do I need to own a motorcycle to be a member?

No, ABATE consists of all advocates of motorcyclists and motorcycling. The rights of which may be supported by anyone who wants to become a member.

Do I have to live in South Carolina?

No, ABATE has many nonresident members. ABATE does not believe the rights of motorcyclists stop at the borderline. ABATE works with other state and national Motorcycle Rights Organizations (MRO’s) like the Motorcycle Riders Foundation to protect the rights and liberties of all motorcyclists.

Is ABATE a motorcycle club?

No, ABATE of South Carolina, Inc. is classified as a 501c7 state motorcycle rights organization.

Which chapter can I belong to?

You can belong to any chapter you want. You can join other chapters but can only vote in the chapter that is listed on your membership card. If you prefer to not belong to a chapter, you can join as an “At Large” member but you will have no voting rights.

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The Battle of Cowpens Anniversary

Last weekend, January 14th and 15th, was the 242nd Anniversary of the Battle of Cowpens which happened during the Revolutionary War after the Battle of Kings Mountain. On January 17, 1781, Daniel Morgan led his outnumbered troops against Banastre Tarelton’s British troops. It was another victory for the Americans, and helped turn the tide of war in our favor. The last battle of the movie “The Patriot” was loosely based on the Battle of Cowpens. The anniversary celebration was held on both Saturday and Sunday. There were encampments of Revolutionary War re-enactors who demonstrated musket firings along with all forms of 18th century life which were exhibited by very knowledgeable reenactors while they were all wearing authentic uniforms, and civilian garb. The reenactors are like real-life history teachers. They do so much research about their roles that they know more than most history teachers in schools. They actually live the life which gives them an insight that only being there could do.

Many different free activities were scheduled for the two days including battlefield walks, 18th century Music - Bafford and Bell: Music from the Backcountry, weapons firing demonstrations, cavalry demonstrations, and much more. Every hour they would show the movie about the battle in the museum. Masks must be worn inside the museum. It would be like a two-day class in the history of the Battle of Cowpens. I decided to go on Sunday which was a bright, sunny day. The temp when I left home was still around 30 degrees. The high for later in the afternoon was to be in the mid-50’s. When I arrived at the Cowpens Battlefield (near Chesnee, SC), it was 10:30AM. I was guided to a great spot in the parking lot near the main building by the South Carolina State Guardsmen who were directing traffic. The first group I met was from the Overmountain Victory Trail Association. The OVTA wants to tell the story of the Overmountain Men and the Battle of Kings Mountain, so that it is never forgotten. Go to their website for a complete story of how they came over the mountain to defeat the British at the Battle of Kings Mountain.

The air was filled with wood smoke from the camp fires as the re-enactors cooked breakfast, and tried to stay warm. I walked into the encampment taking pictures of the people getting ready for the long afternoon.

I met Lamar, one of the rangers from the Kings Mountain National Battlefield who is also a reenactor. He was acting as a ranger, helping the spectators go from place to place for the special programs

Many of the people tried to stay warm with blankets wrapped around them –sitting around the fire. As I was walking in the sun, I was almost comfortable with my multi layers of clothes under my Carhart jacket. I had to walk into the woods to get to the cavalry demonstration, and once out of the sun, it got colder fast. It felt like it dropped 20 degrees but there was no wind.

At 11:15, the cavalry demonstration started with the 3rd Continental Light Dragoons. There were six horsemen in the proper uniforms for their respective regiments. They talked about using the horse as a weapon while in battle against infantry. The main weapon for the cavalry soldier was the sabre. Some also had pistols. It was very interesting. They drilled making moves in the field as if they were connected as one. I could tell that it was difficult to get the horses to do what the rider wanted. A couple couldn’t keep up.

The men who talked were very interesting. I left before they were done because I wanted to get to the weapons demonstration before it started. I walked through the field to the firing range. There were men with rifles in ranks ready

to fire when I saw the lady ranger with the red powder carrying case walking toward the firing range. They cannot fire any weapon without the black powder she has in her red container.

By then there was a real crowd of people by the rope fence, and sitting on the benches. We watched as the line of riflemen marched to their places in front of the crowd. They turned an about face, and fired their flintlocks on command. It was pretty loud, and some of the children were afraid. It’s always enjoyable to see the muskets fire, and smell the burnt black powder as the smoke drifts over the spectators.

I saw that there were two cannons but they were to be fired later in the afternoon. One I had seen fire many times but the other was a howitzer (short barrel cannon).

While walking around the encampment talking with the re-enactors, I learned that they came from all over the east coast to participate in the activities. One man I met was from the same small suburb of Chicago as I was but now living in Gastonia, NC. We talked for a while about living in Villa Park, Illinois. Hopefully, I’ll meet him again at another reenactment.

Another man was dressed as a surgeon. He had all the medicines and tools from the era. Some of the tools looked very barbaric but it was all they had at the time, and he said that the mortality rate was very good during the Revolutionary War.

I left about noon. I cannot wait until next year to visit the battlefield celebration again. I never know what I’ll see, or who I’ll meet. It’s always very educational, and interesting.

Article and Page Pictures By Wally Wersching

NeW YEAR BIKES YEAR BIKES

2023 Indian Challenger Elite First Look

First, a number: 150. That’s how many Challenger Elites will be manufactured – in the world. Second, there’s the exclusive Sapphire Blue Smoke Paint with Black Smoke and Titanium Metallic Smoke Accents, which was hand-laid by angels and fanned dry with their wings. Third, the Elite is based on a strong bagger package. The PowerPlus engine peaks at a claimed 122 hp at the crank and 128 lb-ft of torque. All of this is controlled via three selectable ride modes. Other performance features include an electronically adjustable rear suspension preload from Fox. The rider can see further down the road with the adaptive LED Headlight and LED driving lights. Comfort features, like an adjustable flare windscreen, Select floorboards, and heated grips, help you settle in for the long haul. Next, come the premium electronics, with cruise control and 6.5” Powerband Audio with Saddlebag Speakers to keep the scenery scrolling on by underneath the new Precision Cut fivespoke wheels.

FLHFB Electra Glide may be Harley-Davidson's 2023

Icon model

New for 2023 is a model designated as the “FLHFB”. The model code was previously used in the ’60s for the FLHFB Electra Glide, which makes us suspect that it will be 2023’s addition to Harley-Davidson’s Icon lineup. The 1965 Electra Glide was one of the last Harley-Davidson models to use the Panhead engine, but the first with electric start.

Honda Reveals First Look Of Electric Motorcycle – With A Parade Float

134th Rose Parade took place January 2, 2023.

Honda released another glimpse of a future electric motorcycle in, of all places, a rendering of its float for the 2023 Rose Parade.

As the presenting sponsor for the 13th time, Honda will once more be the lead float in the Rose Parade. This year’s float, called “Forever Determined,” is part of an ongoing brand marketing campaign promoting the company’s initiatives including its plans for electrification. Honda says it’s pursuing a goal for carbon neutrality by 2050, and having North American vehicle sales be 100% electric by 2040. The float shows several Honda vehicles, including the all-electric Prologue SUV, the Acura ARX-06 hybrid race car, a Hondajet Elite II plane, and a prototype Honda eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft). Also nestled in there is what is simply described as “a Honda electric motorcycle”.The rendering shows a naked motorcycle that looks looks very similar to the Honda CB500F, but with a large module that presumably houses the batteries and electric motor in place of the engine.

www.motorcycle.com/new-model-preview/honda

Triumph

Unveils

The 10Bike Chrome Collection

This homage to the past will be available for one year only. The Chrome line is for the 2023 model year. As the name implies, the Chrome family of motorcycles features a distinct design trait – chrome detailing performed in-house with a level of detailing that matches jewelry standards. In fact, Triumph estimates each of the Chrome edition motorcycles requires five additional hours of craftsmanship per bike, with up to three of those hours dedicated just to polishing the tank (a normal tank usually takes about 20 minutes).

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Saturday, February 11, 2023

East Cooper ABATE of SC

20th Annual Oyster Roast of the Local Kind!

Starts @ 1pm $20 per person while they last! Local Oysters, Rock N' Roll & Peoples Choice Bike Show. Held @ VFW Post 10624- 1411 Suart Engals Blvd, Mt. Pleasant.

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Saturday, January 28, 2023

Chilly Chili Ride

Registration 9:30-10:30am. KSU 10:30am. Grab your leathers and join the staff of The Harley Shop At The Beach for our Annual Chilly Chili Ride!!! Free event shirts for the first 100 riders!

FREE to all riders this is simply our way of saying Thank You for your business! Come ride with us and enjoy what we we all love to do... ride our Harley-Davidson motorcycles!

We'll take a 50 mile ride, fully escorted by police and our local Blue Iron. And we'll end back at the The Harley Shop At The Beach for delicious warm chili provided by Logans Roadhouse, music and H-D Door Prizes!! Call 843-663-5555 for more details!

Saturday, January 28, 2023

CHILI COOK OFF - Fundraiser for Military Families

Hosted at Rotties 221 Biergarten, 228 S. Main St Woodruff SC. We're excited to be part of SC Patriot Express Foundation with this Chili Cook Off fundraiser to help military families, Sat. January 28th 1-4. The Chili Cook Off is free to enter, but must call 864-569-4999 to register by 1/26. Minimum $10.00 p/bowl to judge entry. $1.00 for each additional ticket. Live Music with Gregg Grimaldo too. Come support our military families that have sacrificed so much for us.

Saturday, February 4, 2023

10th Annual Eli Ride Start & End @ House Divided Bar & Grill. Reg @ 11am, KSU @12:30. James Radford Band, Auction, Gun Raffle, Door Prizes & More!

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Saturday, February 18, 2023

Blessing of the Bikes

@ Low Country Harley-Davidson Start your 2022 riding season with Low Country Harley-Davidson®️ for our Blessing of the Bikes and have your bike blessed for a safe year. All faiths and brands of motorcycles welcome. Bike Blessing begins @ 11am. General and individual blessings will be available.

Sunday, February 26, 2023

Beaver's Den Polar Plunge WHO’S READY TO BE “FREEZIN FOR A REASON”? This year’s Beaver Den Polar Plunge has been set for February 26th. This is a really fun fund raiser for the SC Special Olympics. 3482 John G Richards Rd, Camden. FLYER PAGE 18

Saturday, March 18, 2023

COMBAT VETS SPRING RIDE 2023

ALL proceeds go to help Veterans in the Midlands. Reg @ 9:30am, FBO @10:30am & LBI @3:30pm. Start & End @ Goodfellas Grill & Bar- 630 Hwy 378, Lexington 29072.

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Saturday, March 18, 2023

5th Ann Palmetto Dreamride

Annual Special Olympics Benefit FMI Krieger (803) 406-6551 sumter.sc.ilmc@gmail.com

Saturday, March 25, 2023

Walterboro Bike Blessing & Ride

2nd Annual Blessing of the bikes Colleton. Presented by Colleton Baptist Association, Christian Riders of the Lowcountry & Lowcountry Pest Control of Walterboro. Event/ Registration starts @ 9am w/ KSU @ 10am for ride, with bike show & lunch provided immediately following the ride. Event held @ Walterboro Elks Lodge #1988, 236 Milestone Ln.

FMI Aaronr0123@gmail.com

Saturday, April 8, 2023

Ride for the Fallen Hosted by Frontline Soldiers FR/ MC. Ride for the Fallen is in memory of Deputy Jeremy Ladue E.O.W April 13,2020Police Escorted Ride followed with Music, Raffles and More. $25 per Person to benefit Concerns of Police Survivor’s. Starts and ends at the Honkytonk Saloon. Registration starts at 11am and KSU at noon. Music by The Palmettoo Cadillacs.

April 15th 2023

2nd Annual Unity Car, Bike, Slingshot Show Gates open 11am Located at 823 S. Main St Lancaster Sc (American Legion). this show with consist of live bands, sound off competition with cash prizes of $500 or better. Its all about bonding the biker community together.

FMI Big O Barnes 980-313-5402 bigoproductllc@gmail.com

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Saturday April 22, 2023

CVMA 6th Annual Benefit Ride Ride through upstate of South Carolina followed with live music, raffles & more.

Friday, May 12Monday, May 22, 2023

Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Rally 2023 2023 will be the 83rd year for Myrtle Beach Bike Week “The Carolinas Largest Spring Motorcycle Event” Official Myrtle Beach Bike Week website for more information on daily events and event locations: www. myrtlebeachbikeweek.com/

Thursday, Jun 1Sunday, Jun 4 2023

South Carolina CMA State Rally 2023 Rally in the Valley - Praise, Worship & Fellowship All Weekend Build relationships with CMA members from around your state, meet the National Evangelist for your region, network with other chapters, and experience the vision of CMA! Invite friends, neighbors, and other motorcycle organizations for worship, fellowship, fun, and more. 150 His Way, Oconee Christian Academy,

Upcoming Rallies

Daytona Bike Week - 2023

3/3/2023 - 3/12/2023

Daytona Beach FL

Route 66 Spring Fever Rally - 2023 3/16/2023 - 3/19/2023

Depew OK

Thunder in the Hill Country 2023 3/23/20233/26/2023

Bandera TX

Arizona Bike Week 2023 3/29/20234/2/2023 Scottsdale AZ

Angel City Spring Motorcycle Rally 2023 4/19/20234/23/2023

Unadilla GA

Leesburg BikeFest 2023 4/28/20234/30/2023

Leesburg FL

Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally Spring 2023

5/3/2023 - 5/7/2023

Panama City Beach FL

BikeStock Oklahoma 2023 - Route 66 Biker Rally 5/4/2023 - 5/7/2023

Depew OK

Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Rally 2023 5/12/2023 - 5/22/2023

Myrtle Beach SC

UJM

Any Japanese motorcycle produced in the 1970s, because they all had very similar characteristics (standard seating position, inline 4-cylinder, tube frame.) .

MOTORCYCLE HANDLEBARS

a tubular component of a motorcycle's steering mechanism. Handlebars provide a mounting place for controls such as brake, throttle, clutch, horn, light switches and rear view mirrors; and they help to support part of the rider's weight. Even when a handlebar is a single piece it is usually referred to in the plural as handlebars.

SQUID

An irresponsible, inexperienced rider wearing improper gear/material/shoes, usually riding a brand new bike.

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COMPASSION Devotional

By Dennis Reynolds

Every year, a group of 50 to 75 riders bundle up, saddle up, and brave the cold for a 50-mile journey to Anderson South Carolina for our annual New Year’s Day Ride. Various clubs and independent riders join us as we ride, sit down for a time of fun and fellowship, and share a meal of hot wings to celebrate the dawn of a new year.

This year, with my stepson riding his bike for the first time, one of my granddaughters happily rode in the car with her mom and then met us at the restaurant. Oakleigh is a beautiful, spunky, 2yr old who melts the heart of anyone around her. While she is a little shy, she has been around motorcycles since birth and has no fear of bikes or bikers.

At the restaurant, there sits one of those machines where you grab a joystick and try to drop a claw onto a ten-cent stuffed animal, which costs and arm and a leg to actually get one. Oakleigh saw it as soon as she walked in…

While we were waiting on our food, her dad went over and wasted $10 trying to get her anything he could, but he failed. Then, she looks up at me and says, “Pop-Pop, come on!”

Can’t say no, so here I go!

After a few tries, and another seven or eight dollars, I finally won some kind of stuffed creature that made her happy. She wrapped her arms around it and grinned, then trotted off to show her mom and dad. I was ecstatic! I stuck my chest out like I had won some great victory and strutted back to the table.

After what seemed to be less than ten seconds, she handed her mom the toy, grabbed my finger, and said again, “Pop-Pop, come on!” Apparently, she didn’t think she was done yet. I mean, that glass box was FULL of those things, and she wanted more!

Before I had the chance, bikers started forking out dollar bills! Oakleigh’s dad, complete with a handful of cash, walked her back to the machine. A few minutes later, here she came, smiling from ear to ear, with an armful of stuffed toys that had probably cost over fifty bucks.

There is nothing like a small child to make tough, grown men fall all over themselves and hand out cash.

This is an example of compassion…

In 2015, I was with over a hundred bikers who rode into Charleston, South Carolina to attend a church service at Mother Emmanuel just a month after Dylan Roof killed some of their members. When hundreds of motorcycles show up every year at Richard M Campbell Veterans Home, I see the faces of old soldiers who appreciate our gesture. When bikers raised tens of thousands of dollars for a brother of mine who is suffering from cancer, I felt the love.

Having been a part of the biker community for most of my life, I can attest there are few more pure examples of unregulated, unbiased compassion for other people than exists in the heart of the American biker. They will give their last dollar, donate their time, and do anything necessary to assist those in need.

This too, is an example of compassion…

Jesus was a man of compassion. He reached out to the downtrodden, diseased, and ostracized. He ate with criminals and prostitutes, fed the poor, and healed the sick. Jesus gave of his time, talents, and possessions in order to assist those who needed it more than him. After all that, compassion was the motivating factor when he walked up the hill to the cross. He gave his life so that we could be saved.

Jesus knew that our sinful behavior would require a sacrifice and he became that sacrifice. Not because he wanted to, but because he had compassion.

Just like my granddaughter will likely remember those bikers who were kind to her, we need to also remember the Savior who died in our place long ago so that we might live. And with our lives, we should honor his sacrifice.

1 Peter 3:8-9 NIV Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.

Ride on and stay safe, Dennis Reynolds Mideast Regional Elder Bikers for Christ M/M

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Photo Submitted By Brandyn Burke

In the spirit of Valentines Day: Adam's girlfriend, Ruth, fell off the back of his motorcycle. He just rode on. Ruthless...

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Tom Mcgrath’s

Motorcycle Law Group

Yearly Bike Giveaway

Submitted by Shannon Rights

Tom McGrath’s Motorcycle Law Group has always given back to our riding community, and a huge part of that is the yearly Motorcycle Giveaway. Each year from October 15th to the following October 15th, when you see us out at events, you can register for our FREE Motorcycle Giveaway.

On November 1st of each year, we draw one winner from all the registrations that we receive throughout the year. All the winner must do is insure the bike. Tom McGrath’s Motorcycle Law Group pays the tax, title, and tags. We even deliver the bike. Not to sound like a cliché, but we really do come to you. We make sure that we choose different brands and dealerships each year so that everyone has a chance to win their dream bike. We like to make sure that we show our local dealerships that we support them as well. That is why we always purchase a bike from a dealership in one of our service states. We believe that we should support those who support others in our communities.

The 2022 giveaway bike was a brand-new Indian Scout in Black Metallic paint with chrome trim work. You know the old saying about chrome, so we won’t go there. It has an 1133cc liquid cooled v-twin with 100 HP and six speed transmission. This little baby has some get up and go along with great styling from an iconic motorcycle brand.

November 18, 2022, brought a chilly but clear Carolina day, and our founder, Tom McGrath, met up with attorney Daisha Schwear and South Carolina event coordinator Jay Wright to deliver the bike. South Carolina biker, Jennifer Bell, was the lucky winner for 2022. Jennifer is a regular at the Tom McGrath’s Motorcycle Law Group sponsored bike nights at Harley Davidson of Greenville. The 2022 Indian Scout is Jennifer’s first bike. Don’t misunderstand, Jennifer is no stranger to riding. Now though, she won’t be riding on the back of someone else’s bike. We wish Jennifer many, many miles of safe and happy riding! Look for her at next year’s bike nights on that beautiful Indian Scout. 2023 is off to a great start already! Tom McGrath’s Motorcycle Law Group will be revealing the 2023 giveaway bike at their booth during the Full Throttle Custom bike show in Greensboro, NC on January 14, 2023. Make sure that you stop in and see the new bike, and while you are there, register to win it. Who knows, you may be the next Jennifer Bell.