Carolina Chrome
The #1 Magazine for South Carolina Bikers!
March 2017
Issue #107
The Diary of DON JACKS Journey Part 2 Page 14
Bikers Best Backyard Recipes Page 31
S.C. Events Page 26-29
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Ride Safe Live Free “In crashes with motorcycles, drivers often say that they never saw the motorcycle. Car and truck drivers are generally looking for cars and trucks and often don’t consider the much smaller outline created by a motorcycle and its rider. In essence, they are looking through, around and over the motorcycle for threatening cars and trucks. Motorcycle collisions typically involve serious injuries as the motorcyclist has significantly less protection than those in vehicles. Motorcyclists are also often discriminated against by other motorists. This means people tend to blame motorcyclists even if they did nothing wrong. Therefore, it is important to get representation early to make sure the facts of what happened are preserved for trial and all of the possible financial resources have been discovered. We have represented numerous clients who were injured while riding their motorcycles. We have gone to trial on many motorcycle cases and settled many more. Often times the biggest issue in these cases is negotiating the medical expenses as frequently the injury value exceeds the amount of coverage. We appreciate all the difficulties encountered and look forward to an opportunity to help you or your loved one injured by the negligence of another while enjoying the thrill of the ride.”
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On The Cover; Bernie Shankman Cover Story by LZ Harrison Photography by Fablegraph Photography
Motorcycles and the Military
For over 100 years, Motorcycles and the military have had a long and storied history together. Beginning during the Mexican Revolution, the military, looking for speed and agility to fight Pancho Villa and his band of horseback guerillas, turned to Harley-Davidson for an advantage. This first use of motorcycles was a success and so at the start of World War I the Army dramatically expanded the use of them. Tens of thousands of Indians, Harley’s, and others were used by the Infantry, reconnaissance units, medical units, and to carry messages on the battlefield, among other things. Harley Davidson trained mechanics during WWI so when they returned home they transitioned well back into civilian life with Harley’s. So, by WWII Harley Davidson was the leading manufacturer and in 1940 introduced the WLA, aka, “The Liberator.” It was equipped with the flat head motor and was tough. When the war was over, many Veterans brought surplus military motorcycles with them and not needing all the extra attached gear, started “chopping” them off, hence the term “chopper” was born. An entire generation of troops returned home from war and begin looking for camaraderie and brotherhood after the war, so they started forming clubs and riding together. This tradition has continued for over six decades now, not only giving veterans a group of like-minded people to hang out with; but also adventure and adrenaline, which they had only felt in the military. After WWII, the massive use of motorcycles was replaced with new technology for communications, but the military continued to use motorcycles on a smaller scale for more specialized operations, such as special operations, security and police use, and for some transportation needs. However, the search for camaraderie and brotherhood after returning home from a war zone and military service continued after the Vietnam War and even with more recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Those who served together and sometimes in some dangerous situations, continue to look to others who have the same experiences and the same interest of riding motorcycles, the best therapy money can buy. A couple of local Veterans who served in several wars many years ago show that the love of motorcycling continues well into our aging years for Veterans. Men like Bernie Shankman and Richard Gimmi.
93 year old Bernie Shankman served stateside during World War II, but served in Korea during the Korean War. Bernie rode motorcycles prior to joining the Army, but first rode a Harley Davidson when the Army issued him one when he served as a Scout at what was then Camp Hood, Texas. Bernie had a love of motorcycles from an early age, riding Bonneville’s and Indian’s prior to joining the service. His family would ship his motorcycle from station to station so that he would always have it as a way to get around. Once, he rode his Bonneville across country from Oregon to Washington, DC during a change of station. He said he made it in three and a half days, even before we had interstate highways, because “that thing would go!” He is well known in the Columbia area riding with the Central HOG chapter, the Post 6 American Legion Riders and the Patriot Guard Riders. Up until just a year or so ago, he was on two wheels, but now has switched to three wheels. Every year, he has the honor to carry out nation’s flag on the Nation of Patriots Tour from Harley Haven in Irmo to Low Country Harley Davidson in Charleston. In April 2016 he completed the 600 plus mile South Carolina American Legion Legacy Run conduced over three days, raising scholarship money for children of our fallen heroes. So, he can still ride. Another Veteran who recently started riding may have found his desire to put his knees in the breeze in the military years ago, through his time flying high in the sky in fighter jets. 95 year old Richard “Dick” Gimmi started riding motorcycle only recently having bought a Can Am Spyder, but has driven race cars and flew fighter jets in Korea and Vietnam, as well as serving as a pilot in World War II. He has a need for speed and a desire to continue to give back, so he started riding with the American Legion Riders and Patriot Guard Riders as well. He found his love for speed in the military and now he feeds that need through his Spyder, having taken it to over 90 MPH. The military and motorcycles have a long history and those who serve in the military continue to look to the motorcycle and the brothers and sisters that also served to enjoy the open road with together, while giving back to their community.
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EasyRider Bike Show Charlotte 2017
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At EasyRider 2017 Bike Show, we asked: Picture If it was up to YOU, Helmet or NO Helmet?
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The Diary of Don Jacks’ Journey
Part 2
Thursday October 6th Day 3:
As I woke up this morning I looked out of my ground floor room to the parking lot. It looked like there was an inch of rain on the asphalt. Oh well that's what happens from time to time. I started to pull out my rain gear and laid it out on the bed. I decided to get me a cup of coffee and think about it, so I did. I turned on the Weather Channel and lo and behold the rain stopped. The first of two storms had gone through and the other one was coming through about 11 a.m. As soon as the sun came up I hit the road on I-10 West looking for I-35 too Emporia Kansas. Soon I was in Emporia, at last Highway 50 my first goal was met. The rest of that day was just smooth Road country and grain trucks. So far I have been blessed with good weather, good roads and beautiful country. Highway 50 is the loneliest road, you tend to stop and buy gas more often because 1/4 tank makes you edgy. I was in a little place near Peabody Kansas the gas pumps didn't belong to the store I was at they belonged to the farm Corporation and it's a good thing my credit card was accepted. I saw a cafe behind me and I thought it was closed but a guy came walking out so I went in the “Whistle Stop” and had one of those cheeseburgers I've had before. So far I've met only nice accommodating people. On the road again for pretty much the most boring ride I have had, even though it still beats riding in a car. Strong winds from the south and 70 to 80 degree temperatures made for a hard ride. On through Kansas to Dodge City and to the Harley shop for a t-shirt. I wasted about 20 minutes and gave up, I wanted to get out of Kansas that day I crossed the Colorado border with the sun staring me dead me eyes and trudged on into Colorado to what seemed like another country the scenery changed drastically it even smelled different. I made it to Holly Colorado where I spotted a brand new motor Court it looked like my kind of place only $65 with breakfast woohoo. The only choice for dinner was Subway ham and cheese with two cookies I was set The next morning. I awoke to frost all over the bike and everything else for that matter . I ate and hit the road 50 West. ~Don Jacks Page 14
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(A) Any motorcycle carrying a passenger, other than in a sidecar or enclosed cab,must be equipped with footrests for its passenger. (B) A person shall not operate any motorcycle unless it is equipped with a rear view mirror which will afford the operator ample vision to the rear at all times. HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 46-4983; 1969 (56) 317; 2006 Act No. 278, Section 1, eff May 23, 2006
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Woody’s Wisdom You and Your Insurance
By: Woody Whitlock of Whitlock & Associates Insurance
Over the next few months I’m gonna go over some insurance coverage’s and required state limits as well as other options. I’ll also be discussing in a little more detail optional coverage. I’m starting with “Medical Payments (Med Pay) or Person Injury Protection (PIP)” only because I’ve seen many people confuse this coverage when you have “full coverage” Medical payments or Personal Injury Protection is an optional coverage that you either accept or reject it is not part of “Full Coverage”, the coverage amount can vary widely depending on the company that you are insured with. This coverage is for when you are at fault or involved in a single vehicle accident and is used to pay help pay YOUR medical expenses, it is not meant to cover all of your medical expenses though it can be helpful in paying deductibles if you are covered by a medical plan. It should at least be offered and explained, however again it is optional and depending on the company and amount it can be pretty expensive to add to your policy. Quick overview for Medical Payments/ Personal Injury Protection, this is the only way you will receive any payments for your medical expenses if you are at fault in an accident and it is not automatically included even if you have “full coverage”. Page 18
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Dear Dr. DILLIGAF: My Name is Al, I have been a rider for over 30 years. I got my first HarleyDavidson new in 1999, it was a Fat Boy. I loved the bike and rode it until 2007, at that time I got another new Fat Boy...2007. Last year I traded my Fat Boy for a Street Glide. I had 7 miles on my Glide when I received a letter in the Mail from Harley saying it had a recall and needed to be dropped off at the dealer for work on the Clutch. I had the work done and went to pick up the bike on a Saturday morning. The work was done and I picked the bike up and went to drive it back home on Hwy 85. The car in front of me stopped for no reason and I slammed on the breaks and put my foot down to stop and there was a oil slick and my foot started to slide. I held that clutch in until the bike started to lay down...My leg keep going further and further until the Crash bar hit the ground. The bike then turned off by itself and I was able to get out from under it. That bike was so heavy...! A biker coming from the other direction pulled over and helped me up...She also help me pick up my nice new Street Glide. There was no damage on the bike but I could not believe I dropped my nice new bike..That had never happened before. I was so afraid to get back on the bike after this happened, I call Harley Davidson and Carl from Spartanburg Harley raced down and drove the bike back to the dealer. The bike was fine and I was hurt...! I thought my life was over after this and I would never have a bike again. I was spoked...! I told Carl that I wanted to trade the new bike in with 17 miles on the odometer. I traded it in on a three Wheeler. I now have a Three Wheeler back in the Garage. The bike is nice and it has 90 miles on it. I went back to Harley today and sat on a nice new two wheeler again...I loved it...But when I was on the bike I had a the same feeling of the bike going down again. My mind remembered that awful feeling of the bike going down in slow motion and I got scared again....How do you get that feeling out of my mind...? Is there a Dear Harley I can talk to about this..What do I do...? Am I stuck to driving a 3 wheeler....? Help me...! ~Al
Dear Al,
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When I first began reading your letter I thought to myself that I would need my PHD for this one. You know Post Hole Diggers to bury this line of bull. Then I realized that you were serious and could use some input. So I changed hats and here is a serious response to your question. One of the first things I noticed was that although you have been riding a while, your response during your slide was to put your foot down. A touring bike can weigh upwards of nine hundred pounds, that is a no no. I think my first suggestion would be to take an advanced rider's safety course. Many people who have ridden for years have been given new insights and increased their confidence by taking a course. I believe it would be money well spent in your case whether it solves the fear issue or not. Now, addressing that fear, let's define it. You are associating the event of riding a motorcycle with a negative outcome, that is one of the reasons changing to a three wheeler did not help. A three wheeler isn't easier to operate, it simply operates differently. You are still anticipating a negative outcome. There are two quite expensive ways to address this fear, a psychologist - psychiatrist visit or possibly even hypnosis are ways to overcome fear. Many have found success with this kind of help. But I would like to layout some self help methodology for you to consider, I believe with practice that could be back in the wind in no time. Which is good because spring is just around the corner. 1. Control fear by breathing, slowly inhale for seven seconds- exhale slowly for eleven seconds. This engages the control side of your brain and has a calming effect. 2. Focus on the positive, bring to memory all of the good times you've had riding without incident. 3. Take your mind off of fear by imagining the ride ahead, the roads you'll take, where you will turn, the friend's you will see. If this doesn't begin to calm you, start over with the breathing. With a little practice you will notice a calmer demeanor as you prepare to ride. Then finally make sure you are properly attired and geared to ride, When you know your equipment and gear are good safety measures it too will instill confidence as well. I hope one of these suggestions work or you and look forward to seeing you in the wind. ~Doctor Dilligaf Page 21
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Bikers Best Backyard Recipes SECRET IS IN THE SAUCE
History of BBQ Sauce started somewhere around the 17th century in the Americas. South Carolina mustard sauce can be traced back to German settlers in the 18th century. Ingredients vary upon region, but most include vinegar, tomato paste, or mayonnaise as a base. Some may add liquid smoke, onion powder, spices. While regional sauces have mustard and black pepper, and sweeteners such as sugar or molasses. Most American sauces can trace their roots to two sauces common in NC & SC. The simplest and earliest were supposedly popularized by African slaves who also advanced the development of the American BBQ. Mopping sauce is a sauce used to baste the meat while cooking and a dipping sauce. Lexington Dip: (aka Western Carolina Dip or Piedmont Dip) which is a Tomato base. Kansas City: Evolved from the Lexington Dip to a thicker and sweeter sauce. This is the most common and popular sauce. Memphis: is Kansas City style but has more vinegar & molasses and is sweeter. Florida: Similar to the Memphis style with a higher percentage of vinegar plus has its own unique style characterized by the tropical flavors such as orange,
Mango, Guava, Papaya, Pineapple as well as peppers with some heat from Chipotle and Habanero. This sauce is commonly used on pork, beef, chicken and seafood. South Carolina: Mustard sauce rules from Columbia to Charleston an area settled by Germans and is widely used still today. North Carolina: is a Vinegar base with spices and is still used in the Coastal plains of NC. Texas: more traditional sauces are heavily seasoned with cumin, chili pepper, bell peppers, chili powder or ancho powder, fresh onion. Alabama White Sauce: North Alabama is known for its distinctive white sauce. A mayonnaise based sauce which is predominately used for chicken and pork. The first commercially produced BBQ Sauce was made by the Georgia BBQ Sauce Company in Atlanta, GA in 1909. Heinz released its BBQ Sauce in 1940. With all this said, the sauce you like is probably a reflection of your childhood memories around the smoke pits whether you were roasting a pig or just helping your dad on the grill. Here is my favorite sauce recipe. As you can tell, I am a Texas girl, so it’s gonna have garlic and it’s gonna have heat! This is my families recipe! Hope you like it!! By Tammy Gowin-Pierce
Texas BBQ Sauce
2 ½ Cups Chopped onions (Sauté for about 4 minutes) 1 Cup Strong Coffee 1 Cup Ketchup 1 Cup Worcestershire Sauce ½ Cup Brown Sugar ½ Cup Cider Vinegar
¼ Cup Hot Chili Peppers
Minced ( de-seed them) 3 TBSP Chili Powder 6 Garlic Cloves minced 2 Teaspoons Salt-heat. Then pulse in a food processor to bring to life all the flavors. Simmer about 25-30 minutes on Medium
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Roadside Ramblings
Remember, brake fluid does deteriorate and needs to be changed periodically. All little things that we should be paying attention Lawrence & Melissa Ward to on a normal basis and are easy to let slip when we aren’t riding as often we normally do So as we watch The Weather Channel and during the warmer months. While we’re talking look at the Winter events going on all over about preventive maintenance, how about the country it reminds us why we enjoy living some preventative maintenance for ourselves. in the South. While places like Kansas, Ohio Now we know that it’s bad enough with cage and Michigan are getting hit with snow and ice, we are enjoying sunshine and 60+ degree drivers not seeing us during summer, but it’s even worse during the cooler months when days at times. It’s not uncommon in January and February to have several decent days of there are fewer and fewer of us on the roads. Also, keep in mind that our skills have dropped riding weather during the month. The downoff from where they were at the end of last side to this is at times we get to slacking on season. Our reactions and reflexes are down. our preventative maintenance. “We just had When that happens it is way easy to overestiit out the other day” we think and forget that mate what you and your bike are capable of, the other day was 2-3 weeks ago. That being especially if riding in the evening and into the the case this is the time to start getting ournight. Animals dart out, curves aren't where selves and our bikes ready for the upcoming riding season. From a mechanical standpoint, you remember them and are tighter than you remember also. Add into that the lovely road probably one of the worst things we do is ignore our tires and keeping them at the prop- conditions from cold weather deterioration, sand on roads, a few extra potholes the state er pressure. Remember, tires loose approxihas installed and so on, and all of a sudden mately 1-2lbs of pressure per 10degree drop we can find ourselves heading into a bad sitin temperature. This is especially important if uation. One simple solution is to take the time you are running on the low side of pressure to go to a vacant lot and get the feel back to begin with. Consider this, a touring Harley for maneuvering the bike. A little bit of time set at the recommended pressures of 36 psi front and that was last checked and set when doing some slow speed maneuvering around light standards and parking blocks will help the temps were still in the 90s. Now we have bring skills back up to speed. Another thing to a nice sunny 50 degree day. The same front remember, while it may be warm during the tire now has 25-28 psi. The rear that was at day, it can still get cold quick. Keeping a jack40 is now around 30 psi. Both are now under inflated and cornering and braking is now not et tied to the backrest or shoved in a saddlewhat it should be, not to mention the negative bag is usually a good idea for those times that the “short ride” turns out to be a little longer impact on tire life under inflation has. Lights than expected. Lastly don’t forget the best are another item that we let slip at times. Make sure the brake lights and headlights are part… each day is getting closer and closer to Spring, and it won’t be long before those gorworking properly. While your at it, where are you at on the service schedule? Is it due for an geous riding days are back upon us full time. Until then, ride safe & ride often! oil, trans or brake fluid change?
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legally enforceable in South Carolina. To be enforceable, a will must be in writing, signed by the “testator” (the person making the will), and witnessed by a certain number of people. Sometimes there must also be an affidavit attached to the will, which should be in the proper format, be sworn and notarized, and so on.
Life is a risky activity – even if you never leave the house. In everything we do, taking a little time to prepare can help ensure a smooth outcome. Just as we prepare for a safe motorcycle ride by checking over the bike, maybe adding some oil or adjusting the tire pressures, we also need to do some “preventive maintenance” on our estate planning, to make things as easy as possible for our families if something happens to us.
Many riders like to be self-reliant when it comes to maintenance. However, preparing a will is not the time to roll up your sleeves and try to go it alone. There are websites that can help people draft their own will, but here’s the thing about wills – by the time you need it, it’s too late to go back and fix it. It has to be right the first time. That means that you need a professional.
Here are some of the things you will want to know to prepare for your visit with an attorney:
A List of all of your Bank Accounts
When folks pass away in South Carolina, their assets are divided up among their heirs. This generally happens in one of two ways: by “intestate succession,” or according to their will.
A List of any Stocks, Bonds or other Investments
Information on Life Insurance, IRAs, Pensions or 401Ks
A list of Real Estate you own
“Intestate” means “without a will.” When people die without a valid will in place, the law lays out a list of rules for how their property is to be divided among the heirs. So why would anyone need a will? Well, the problem is that there is no flexibility in those rules. For example, if a husband dies without a will, his surviving spouse gets the entire estate – that is, all of his money, real estate, valuables, and other property – but only if he has no children. If he does have children, even grown children from a previous marriage, his wife only gets half of the estate, and the children get the other half. This can create tremendous financial problems for the spouse, who may have to sell assets to satisfy the law.
A List of Tangible Personal Property - like furniture, jewelry, artwork or anything of value you want to go to a specific person
Who your Beneficiaries will be - Family, Friends and Charities who would receive part of your Estate
Who your Executor will be - this will be the person or persons who will make sure your wishes are carried out
If you have Children under 18, who would be their Guardian
Thankfully, our legal system provides a way for us to come up with our own rules for how our property is to be divided after we pass away – we can draft a will that is tailored to our particular family circumstances, and it can be updated as often as needed if and when life circumstances change. A will can be as simple or as complicated as a person needs or desires – it can simply say that everything goes to a spouse, or it can contain a list of which pieces of silverware go to which grandchild. However, to be effective, a will must conform to a number of rules which were created to ensure that a person’s will was made voluntarily, and to combat fraud. For example, a simple signed list of who gets what is not
Thankfully, most South Carolina lawyers charge very reasonable fees for a simple will, and in more complicated situations, a little money spent now can save a lot of time, headaches and money down the road. Safe Travels! Tyler Lee is a Shareholder with McWhirter, Bellinger and Associates, P.A., which has offices throughout the Midlands handling auto/motorcycle accidents, workers’ compensation claims, and other types of injury and disability cases. He enjoys riding his dual-sport bike in the woods, and his road bike to various events in South Carolina and in the mountains.
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Patches In Your Community By Romeo
I often get asked why I am in a club, I think for any member, prospect, or probate the answer to that question will be different. I believe a set number of men need a life outside of their home life, something more than a hobby, something that will alter their lifestyle and change their view of the world. It doesn’t have to be something you are born into, it has to do with what kind of guts you have. Every club needs different kinds of members; it creates balance and brings new understanding to the table. My reasoning in being in a club is simpler than most answers that will be given. I absolutely love to ride a motorcycle. Anywhere, anytime, any weather, I am down to go. Maybe I haven’t grown out of that stage yet and maybe I never will. Until then or if that day ever comes, I plan to spend as much time as possible behind a set of handle bars. It is oddly enough one of the few places I feel at home. Give me the highway and some 24 hour gas stations, no telling where I might end up. I don’t speak for all clubs but this is my take on something I feel strongly about. One thing is for sure, not all clubs are the same. But most clubs do have one thing in common, that’s community. As I had a gentlemen once tell me,” you got to do what is good for the neighborhood”. Something I work on constantly, sadly it is an ongoing battle. It’s not something that can be won, only countered. Outlook isn’t always the priority to some people but I believe it’s important. We catch a bad rap for some things, some deserving, some not. Regardless of the issue, clubs should be a positive in your community. They do a lot of good things that go unnoticed; food drives, benefits for people that can’t help themselves, they are also some of the best teachers I have met. Teaching probably sounds like it does fit there, but you would be surprised. A man that has ridden a motorcycle in a pack for a long time carries a great amount of wisdom that most common riders do not. For instance; ridding safety techniques, how to keep you and other members out of hazardous situations in the roads. Motorcycle safety is a very important thing. They do not provide much of any protection if they are in an accident. Anyone that’s ever lost someone knows the seriousness of it. I haven’t always been in a club or rode a motorcycle. I have learned a lot in the past few years from clubs though and for that, I am very thankful. Club life is not meant to be understood by all people. All people should understand that clubs are made up of normal hard working civilians. We are among the population and if we aren’t wearing our rags (patch), you would not know the difference. Question is do you treat a stranger in normal clothes different than a stranger wearing a rag? That being said, I don’t advise anyone to go introduce or try to communicate with people that are wearing a rag. Some people don’t care to talk to strangers. One thing most civilians do not know is that patches carry symbolism. The design, colors, and name all carry meaning. For instance the name Dirty Looks, we knew people would look at us and think we were “dirty” street trash, hellions. Abraham Lincoln was selected as our centerpiece, because not only him being one of our presidents; he also established the national banking system, among a lot of other accomplishments. The tattoos represent the new age of the world; the colors are green symbolizing growth and harmony. The four founders of Dirty Looks are all sons of business owners in the community. So if you see a rag out somewhere maybe you will have a little different outlook from now on, maybe you won’t. I will continue to fight the good fight. As Abraham Lincoln himself said “I am a slow walker, but I never walk back.” Page 39
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Bruce Van Voorhis 1967 Matchless G80CS
Riding Out Of The Past
As the grand finale of the fabled Matchless big singles, it only took a fleeting glance through the crowd of bikes and people to drop my jaw. With camera in hand, I took off and hoped to catch it. I did. Now I'll try to be make it all fit. In college, Bruce Van Voorhis was enthralled with an eventual friend's Matchless G12-CS7. So he got a 1955 Triumph Thunderbird. It was stolen. The friend joined the Merchant Marines and left his Matchless with Bruce while he was gone. He returned with a 57 G80CS with a plan “for me to wrench while he scrambled it. We both scrambled it, then he sold it when we graduated. That was the inspiration for this bike.” Fast forward to October 1973. Bruce wanted his own G80CS. His boss directed him to Flint Indian sales in Flint, MI. Now, Herb Kunze was the man. He had all the good stuff. He tolerated no fools or tire-kicking. He had this very late production G80CS, used and somewhat abused but all there. Bruce knew what he wanted, paid the $850.00 asking price and became welcome where others were not. After that, needed parts came C.O.D. until Herb's passing in 1992 when the auction of his inventory made international headlines. Bruce and his resuscitated G80CS, always a regularly ridden bike, became a well-known fixture on the 80's Brit Bike scene in MI. It became the first non Triumph to trophy at the Battle of the Brits, which had been Triumph-only since its inception. His last show there before moving to SC snagged the President's Award. “I went to Mid Ohio once, long time ago, with it. Well, it turned out to be quite an experience.” Basically, Lucas- the well known Prince of Darkness- stole the electricity from the headlight. “It was dark. I ended up riding many miles back to the campground in the middle of several other bikes that still had lights. Of course, it was so late my campground was all locked up for the night. I had to squeeze and wiggle my bike through a pedestrian turnstile to get to my site.” So what could top that? “When I went back to the track the next day, I learned I had won Best Brit Bike. I had never even entered the competition!” Since he was headed back to Charleston, we only talked for a few minutes last summer in Chesnee. When we finally had time to ramble on with each other, he said “You know, I talked with my old boss- the one that turned me onto this G80- just last night. It sure is great to still be friends with people like that, after so many years. You just never know.” All I know is that it's great to make new friends like Bruce. When you ride a bike as cool as his to Antique Bikes on Main, there's bound to be new friends literally chasing you down the street.
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