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MAPLA Christmas Party One Tank Weekend Getaway In Memory of those we have Lost Belle Chase High School From High School to Daytona High Banking Randy Jackson of Zebra at Coscino’s The Adventures of Biker Billy Part 4 ABATE Ram Rod’s First Anniversary Party
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Staff Editorial Letters From Ya’ll Pet Adoption Safety Chat NCOM Biker Newsbytes Biker Life & Culture Recipe of the Month Hog Humor Geezer Column Calendar Tribute to Lady Bikers Riding on a Wing and a Prayer Veterans Column & Military MCs Ask The Dealer Bartender of the Month Bike of the Month Biker Bands Bike Night LA Motorcycle Clubs and Organizations Upcoming Biker Events 2014
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@Connections Armadillo Automotive Company, LLC Blanchard’s Trailer Unlimited of LA. LLC Bobby D’s The Bomb Shelter Boomerangs Coscino’s Italian Grill Crank Systems Inc. Crescent City Choppers Fat Cat Saloon Great Southern Motorcycle Expo GeraGear Leather Handyman Kirk Gros Hit’N’Run Jandy Imports Motorcycle Leather Just One More Mike Cat’s Cycle Works Moe and Big D’s Stumble In New England Insurance Agency New Orleans Harley Cook off/Poker Run NOLA Barefoot Web Design O’ Aces Lounge Paul Miller’s Motorcycle Specialties Performance Custom Interiors Pit Stop West Plaisance’s Bar Priori-Tees Ram Rod’s Saloon Screwie Louie Tattoos Shields & Shields Law Corporation Shovelhead’s Leathershop S&S Drilling Smitty’s Cycles The Swamp Inn Lounge T-Cupp’s Triola Cycles & Automotive LLC T.T.T.’s
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UNCLE JERRY
KIRK GROS
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
uncle.jerry@att.net (504)231-0266 CO-ORDINATOR CONSTANCE DREW EVENTS & SALES REP
SALES REP Jefferson Parish
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RACHAEL LOFTON
St. Bernard Parish, New Orleans, Metairie
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BRADLEY MEDINA
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ED “COWBOY” LEWIS
GREGORY HARRIS
ADVISOR/CREATOR “Ride of the Brotherhood”
SALES REP Central Louisiana
sthlhog@yahoo.com (504)234-0778
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APRIL POSCH
PHIL SIMMS
EVENT CO-ORDINATOR “Ride of the Brotherhood”
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INTERNET SALES
Staff Writers Jerry Maye, USMC (Ret), Fred Fuentes, Pat “RoadHog” Patterson, Richard “Doc” Borja
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Get Paid to be a biker and do something you love. Rubber Down Magazine is hiring Sales Staff F/T or P/ T for the following areas. Baton Rouge & Surrounding Areas, Hammond & Ponchatoula, New Orleans, Denham Springs, Prarieville, Gonzales If you have a Cell Phone, Decent Camera (cell phone ok) Basic Computer Skills Biker Enthusiast (Bike Not Needed) Sales Experience Preferred, but will train. If you checked YES to all of the above call me today or email me. “Uncle Jerry” Editor-in-Charge (504)231-0266 uncle.jerry@att.net Bottom Header Photo Credit: Photo by: Tulane Public Relations “Mardi Gras Beads on Balcony” RUBBER DOWN MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2014 PAGE 3
A WORD FROM THE EDITOR
Progressive Motorcycle Insurance
by leaps and bounds This is my fourth issue and we are growing by leaps & bounds, additional staff has been added for your convenience & enjoyment. One of our additions to the T.E.A.M. is CONSTANCE DREW, our new event coordinator & sales associate. CONSTANCE comes to us with a vast background of web hosting & web design. She will be re-designing our website in the very near future, look for it shortly. Other additions were added this month, ANNA THEISS from Houma/Thibodeaux & BONI GLASS, New Orleans, BRUCE ROBERTS in upper St. Tamney, Washington Parish and Jerome HOLMES in the TriparishUpper and Jefferson Parish. Let me say a very sorry to “BUCK” ROEBUCK, former photographer for Louisiana Thunder Roads Magazine. In Jan. of my rag, we ran a story about the ABATE MAGNOLIA TOY run using Bucks photos. It was run under the assumption that our writer took those pixs, but they were actually Buck’s photo. I want to thank him for those fantastic photos & tell him the public enjoyed viewing the photos. Thanks again, Buck. Coming up in the 12-14 months, I plan on giving you updates on the “RIDE OF THE BROTHERHOOD.” Keeping Automobile Accidents you informed on major events is my priority. This month as Maritime Personal Injury I promised we have a 501.C3 ad for MDA, look for it someMedical Malpractice where in the mag. Also while I am on the subject of “FREE”, In Buisiness Since 1973 we also have an Animal Adoption page that we can post pets for adoption. We could always use new agencies, let’s get these “babies” a home. Have any adoption agency in the State, email Free 1/4 Ad for a 501. c3 Organization or Benefit for a downed biker. Subject to approval and availiability. me and I will try to get them in the mag. Remember, only one agency per month will be printed N/C. ONLY 1 AD PER MONTH, 1st Come 1st Served By the end of the summer, we will be in all corners of the state, plus some areas of Mississippi, Texas and Arkansas. It will Articles, Bikes, Events, Stories, Ads, Questions, Letters be a rough ride, but my TEAM is prepared for the challenge. and Comments can all be emailed at Remember, if you want to see Rubber Down in your favorite rubberdownsubmission@live.com watering hole or retail establishment, just get in touch with the local rep in your area and tell them where the place is. That’s for submissions in the magazine. the best way to make sure we get you your magazines. Got an Event or Story to tell...? Oh, by the way don’t forget February 14th guys, better mark that day down, cause if you forget, you can forget well you know what. Contact Until the next time, ride safe, ride sober and remember to keep the “RUBBER DOWN SIDE DOWN!”
Uncle Jerry at (504)231-0266
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by: Uncle Jerry
Editor-in-Chief In an effort to keep the calendar and all local event information available to our readers and you, the riders, please email Rubber Down magazine with all your events and rides. We will publish your events as long as it comes in a timely manner. All events received after the 23/24 of the month, will be published the next month. RUBBER DOWN MAGAZINE
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Letters From Ya’ll “Only comments about Rubber Down Magazine will be accepted & printed, depending on Editors decision.” Pat “Road Hog” Patterson I read your article in Rubber Down Magazine and it brought back 2 memories. I agree with you strongly about the term “Brotherhood”. The weekend of Katrina my wife and I was in Chattanooga Ten. attending the International Hog Rally. On Saturday we were sitting on the levee having a few brews and listening to Steppenwolf when we received a phone call from the in-laws informing us that the hurricane is heading for New Orleans. Because of the brews we went back to the hotel and got some sleep before we headed home. We left the hotel at sun up and headed south. When we arrived at Meridian Ms. we were informed that I-59 south was closed. I exited I-59 to US-11 and continued south until I approached a I-59 on ramp. Being in a hurry to get home I figured I-59 would be the fastest route so I went around the barricade onto I-59. It was deserted, no traffic in either direction. Not knowing this was what we would be facing I didn’t think I would have trouble finding fuel, boy, was I wrong. 6 miles north of exit 126, Pachuta Ms., we ran out of gas. Not seeing a single vehicle since returning to I-59 the only option was to push my 2005 Ultra Classic south while the wife walked behind wearing her Harley boots and of course they had a high heel. Needless to say neither of us was in a pleasant mood. It didn’t help matter that a caravan of ambulances and emergency vehicles passed. They didn’t even slow down. At mile marker 129 a motorcycle rider on a loaded down Road King past us heading north. Even though he waved and considering the evacuation, didn’t expect what would happen. After a couple of minutes this same rider on his Road King pulled up behind me. When I told him my situation he informed us that he just stopped at exit 126 and there was a open gas station. Without hesitation he offered to ride one of us to the station for gas. I looked at my wife and gave her a choice, even though I was little uncomfortable with either one, to stay with the bike or ride with him. She selected to go with him. We unloaded his Road King and off they went. Approximately a half hour passed and they hadn’t returned so yes I became more concerned for my wife’s safety. My concerns ended when I heard the pipes of a bike and saw them approaching on the north bound sided. As they passed my wife held up a gallon milk jug. Shortly after they pulled up behind and she got off the bike and had one of the biggest smiles along with a gallon of gas. We got my bike started and helped him load his bike. I offered
him some money for his help and he declined it but did ask that I would return the favor by never passing a bike stopped on side of a road. I assured him that I have always believed in helping fellow riders and I don’t plan on stopping. We shook hands and he pulled off. In the mix of all the chaos I realized that I never got his name. I turned to the wife and asked if she knew it and her response was, “no and he even paid for the gallon of gas.” That wasn’t the only time. In June 2012 while on a cross country rally raising money for a young boy with autism I wiped out 40 miles East of Flagstaff, Az. on I-40. I can’t explain what happened because I have no memory of the accident. All that I have been told was that, in speaking to my wife who was monitoring my ride with a satellite tracker, my signal stopped at approximately 11am (8am Arizona time) but 911 wasn’t called until 9:20am. When the state police arrived there was 4 bikes parked on side of the road and the riders were standing in the median of the interstate surrounded by motorcycle pieces. They told the police that they saw me trying to stand up and no one was helping. When the emergency unit arrived they asset and secured me for helicopter transport to a CCU in Flagstaff where it was determined that I had 11 broken ribs (5 with multi breaks), broken clavicle, broken back, crushed vertebrate in my neck, both lungs punctured and a concussion. I was told if it wasn’t for those for riders I would not have made it. When the state police were asked if they had the names of the riders I was informed that they didn’t that almost as soon as they arrived they got on their bikes and left. All he could say was they were wearing leather and from what was stated there was a skull patch and bottom rocker “California”. True Brotherhood has no limit nor prejudice. God Bless’em I would like to recognize and thank Rubber Down Magazine for putting together a rag that is truly dedicated to the riders. The articles are informative and, in my case, can relate to them. Please keep up the good work because we need a STRONG and QUALITY magazine representing the MC community. There have been others who tried but they forget about us riders. Keep up the great work and NEVER PASS UP A DOWN RIDER!
> >by: Ed “Cowboy” Lewis Lacombe, LA sthlhog@yahoo.com (504)234-0778
Dear Uncle Jerry, I have now read both the December, 2013 and January, 2014 issues of Rubber Down Magazine. In the Page 4 editorial in December, you say that you have made changes to improve the image and content of the magazine. You state that “Some of my business friends stated that they would love to have Rubber Down Magazine in their stores since I cleaned the rag up.” Also, in the Rubber Down Tribute to Lady Bikers on page 22 in both the December, 2013 and January, 2014 issues you request submissions of pictures and articles for this feature, but state “Please no vulgar poses or lack of clothing, this is a family magazine that all ages can enjoy.” I commend you on your efforts to clean up the magazine and make it familyfriendly. However, if you read the jokes on pages 16-17 of both the December and January issues, I think you will agree that the Rubber Down Hog Humor section of the magazine is NOT family-friendly or appropriate for all ages. I would not want my wife, children, or grandchildren to read these extremely suggestive, vulgar, and obscene jokes. For this reason alone, I “hide” my copy of Rubber Down Magazine so that no one else in my family will pick it up and read it. The rest of the magazine is great, and I really enjoy it.
> >by: Wayne RUBBER DOWN MAGAZINE
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The Tangi Humane Society was founded in 2007 by Randy and Lynda Stegall. We investigate and work with local authorities to enforce laws to protect animals from abuse and neglect. We rehabilitate and find new loving homes for abandon and abused animals. We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable animal welfare organization supported solely by donations and fundraising activities. Tangi Humane Society 46219 River Rd, Hammond La 70401 985-419-9900
MaryKate- 2 year old bassett/blue Nutmeg-1 year old black mouth cur, heeler mix, good with kids cats very sweet does great with digs and and digs, very calm tempered. great with kids.
Woo- 1 year old lab mix, would do best as an only dog, loves people and loves to play outside.
Skye-6 month old lab mix, great with everyone lloves kids good with cats or dogs.
Rose Marie is calm, spayed female pit bull mix who is about three to four years old. She shows how loving and affectionate she is by resting her head in your lap as you stroke her, rolling over for belly rubs or snuggling close to you. ID # EO10-16-09 Meet this pet and more at the Eastbank Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter at 1 Humane Way in Harahan. Visit www.jpas.petfinder.com or call 504-736-6111 for more information. Adoption hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9 am to 5:30 pm; Thursday 9 am to 7 pm; and Saturday 10 am to 3:30 pm. Adoption fee of $67 includes and at least one round of vaccinations, mandatory spay/neuter surgery, heartworm test, and microchip for dogs; and at least one round of vaccinations, mandatory spay/neuter surgery, FeLV/FIV test and microchip for cats.
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MAPLA Christmas Party
Story & Photos by Uncle Jerry In Dec 2013, my organization, MILITARY ADVOCAY PROJECT OF LOUISIANA (MAPLA) held their 2nd annual Christmas Party for the children of Military members around the Greater New Orleans area. These are the kids of parents that are either stationed too far away from their home or may by one or both of their parents are deployed. There were many happy faces when Santa showed up to hand out the gifts that were purchased by MAPLA. Each child received one of their gifts from their wish list. Also there were 71 new bikes to be handed out, courtesy of Jefferson Parish Council members. I do want to mention that the event was held at the NEW ORLEANS LADIES BALLROOM on Stumph Ave in Gretna, way to go Jan, it was great as usual. MAPLA was created almost three years ago by PEGGY & SHAWN CRONAN, from Gretna, La to give back to the Military for all they have done for our country. If you would like to find out how you can help us with our efforts, please go to http://www.laadvocacy.org/ or FB: MILITARY ADVOCY PROJECT & learn why we do the things we do. “UNCLE JERRY”
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One Tank Weekend Getaway
In Memory
of those we have lost. Charles
Recently we had an opportunity to revisit beautiful St. Francisville. We Joseph Toth went there for Valentine’s earlier this year and fell in love with the area and people. A very laid back area with that warm inviting hospitality you would & expect from a small town, but with the biggest heart. We stayed at the St. Francisville Inn, also known as the Wolf Schlesinger Renee House. This beautiful 100+ year old rambling plantation home surrounded Bivalacqua by massive live oaks and other flowering nushes and trees is adjacent to a nice walking park, great for picnics. This Bed & Breakfast hosts an area famous breakfast that includes both hot and cold selections such as cream cheese crepes with lemon curd, suasage and cheese omlets, cottage fries, and so much more that locals come just for the breakfast. Pat Walsh, one of the owners even wrote a cookbook, and his kitchen skills show in his food. Ms. Shirley is their very accomadating and helpful service person, who acts like ya momma and makes you feel spolied and at home. Another great thing is at the end of the evening you can relax in a turn of the century victorian parlor called The Wine Parlor, that is equipped with a big screen projector for watching movies. They also have a full bar, great beer selections and an extensive wine cellae with wine ranging from $12.00 to over $100.00. Laurie Walsh, the other owner, will serve you the area known cheese fonduta dip with crackers and fruit to compliment the beverage of yoour choice. The offer several packages and the package we selected included an in-room 2 person jacuzzi, wine and cheese night, and a tour of a local plantation home (we chose the Butler Grenwood Plantation) & grounds. Each room comes with a full bath, TV with cable and radio (only room 10 has a jacuzzi.) Rates varied with fifferent packages. The area offers many antique shops, art shops, and local restruants for your lunch and dinner outings, such as the Magnolia Cafe, The East Dragon, and many others. With so many historical places, plantations, even the National Cemetary in Port Hudson (where James “Poet” Cisco is buried) there are plenty of things to do. There are even places for a winer to sample and buy certain wines. One night after dinner, as we pulled into the parking area our lights caught a Sewing on Hard to do Leather big buck and 3 does running through. The wildlife is abundant, and there the resident cats that stroll the grounds and - Custom Leather Seats watch over the French Quarter style courtyard and pool area - Custom Bike Seats which includes a BBQ grill if you that in mind. This is a great one tank romantic getaway with a staff that - Custom Saddle Bags will spoil you as well as any multi-star hotel. And tell’em I - Carpets, Head Liners sent ya, - Vinyl Tops Rick “DOC” Borja
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Benefit for Renee Bivalacqua Photos by Kirk & Uncle Jerry. Story by Uncle Jerry.
Most of you know that Renee was my Dec 2013 Tribute to Lady Bikers model. Unfortunately she never got the chance to see the article. She was killed in a motorcycle accident just days before the issue hit the streets. This is a dedication to a sweet gal, that I knew. Renee was a biker, she loved the wind in her face. She enjoyed riding her boyfriends bike even more than he did. She would go all over town on the Harley Sporty, rain, cold, heat. It didn’t matter, she was always rolling. The night she died was windy, rainy & very slick on the streets. That’s what we all think what happened. The news shocked all of us, most of all it Lil Ray, her boyfriend very hard. He is still not over the shock, he’s getting better, but it will take a long time to get over Renee. A woman, he adored & loved. Lil Ray, you know you have lots of friends that are always within a phone call away. The benefit was held at T-CUPPS BAR in Bridge City, a place where a good time is on the menu every night. T-Cup her self made sure that everything was in order to honor her friend & to ensure that everyone had a great time. Donations were made to the cause & auctions, raffles & people just pulling money out of their pockets to help defray the cost. That’s what the Biker Community does, take care of their own. Even though I had a good time, I don’t want to go to another one for a long time. Until then, RIDE SAFE, RIDE SOBER & WATCH OUT FOR CAGES. “UNCLE JERRY” EDITOR/PUBLISHER
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Instead of telling someone who rides a motorcycle how dangerous it is... Look twice before switching lanes, making turns, or pulling out of a driveway...Stay on your side of the road, especially in corners...Don’t follow to closely...Keep your eyes on the road and off your cell phone... this truely is life or death!!
by: Jerry Maye Whoa Mule.. WHOAAAA.. Yes, this segment is about braking distance. Sooner or later you’re going to have to stop or at least put on the brakes, bummer.. The type of brake(s) we have on our bike vary in a lot of ways, the types of braking processes we do and when/how we deploy them as well as the amount of pressure on the levers/pedals for our braking effort (extra weight loads, going up/down hill, environment, etc.) is all situational. (For this instance we’ll briefly discuss braking in a straight lineit’s technically suggested to straighten your handlebars first before applying front brake pressure while in a turn.)
Simply put , most of us have a preferred method of stopping or slowing down but a lot of folks don’t realize that it’s actually a finesse move that you’ve learned so that 1 – you don’t drag your feet to a stop like Fred Flintstone, and/or 2 – we can stop in the most efficient manner especially when we need it. One thing for sure, all skills we learn are perishable and they WILL diminish over time if not used and/or practiced. Braking is no different. Having to brake while riding is the most precious survival skill we have at our disposal but the most taken for granted that they’ll “Be there”, hmm.. Regardless of what type of brakes you have, safety studies reveal that applying BOTH brakes simultaneously while in a straight line allows a motorcycle to stop in the shortest distance possible. The percentage of stopping power has been identified from these studies to be around 70% from front brakes and 30% from rear brake usage. I too recommend using them both as a habit but also recommend practicing them independently and then together to get a feel of how they feel and react before you need them, it could potentially save your life. Most importantly, slow down to give yourself more time and space to react to any situation. I don’t know about you but I actually hate to be interrupted riding my bike by having to apply my brakes but I know how to properly if need be, do you? I challenge you to practice and master your braking skills. Total stopping distance = Perception, Reaction, Braking – Check out this chart and LOOK at each of the speed/stopping distances.. WHOAAAA.. RUBBER DOWN MAGAZINE
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Belle Chase High School Photos and Story by Uncle Jerry This is a story about the BELLE CHASSE HIGH SCHOOL in Belle Chasse, La. The Student & Faculty have been putting on a thank you to the Veterans for about 10 yrs now. I have attended the last 5 years with a group of my riding buddies from the FORGOTTEN WARRIORS, a true Viet-Nam Veteran organization. The event is well attended by veterans of all the major wars. There were a few WW2 Vets there as well. The students really go all out to ensure that all us Vets are respected & comfortably. The day starts with coffee & fatty treats that none of us need (all up in age). But what the Hell, it taste good. Then it’s off to the classrooms where different classes come to us as we explain about the Military & some of its functions. The guys I travel with are all Combat Vets from Viet Nam, so some of their stories don’t go into great detail for obvious reasons. But my story is a little different, never being in country, I explain how many Vets had to stay on the sidelines back home for support. I don’t want the kids to think that everybody had to fight, I really wanted to give them some different options in the Military. After the classroom, we all go to the auditorium for a show, this year it was the band RAT PACK putting on the show for us. The kids would walk around & get us oldies up to dance. Some of them were really good, others no. After the show, we go back to the gym where we had a delicious lunch provide by ADAMS CATFISH HOUSE in Belle Chasse. Excellent groceries as always. Adams has been providing the lunch for years for this event. Until later, RIDE SAFE, RIDE SOBER & KEEP THE RUBBER DOWN. “UNCLE JERRY”
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NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTES\ Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish, National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. If you’ve been involved in any kind of accident, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com. 2014 PREDICTED TO BE A BREAKOUT YEAR FOR ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLES Navigant Research recently released a report titled “Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2014″ in which it is estimated that 700,000 plug-in vehicles will be on the road around the world by the end of this year. The given justifications? Rebounding economies, better products, battery prices that have come down providing competitive price points for e-motorcycles, a large potential clientele that has already had a positive electric experience via e-bicycles, e-scooters and e-mopeds.
STUDY SHOWS WOMEN WHO RIDE ARE HAPPIER The old adage that you never see a motorcycle parked outside the psychiatrist’s office may prove more insightful than previously considered, as a new study reveals that the key to happiness for the better half of U.S. is a bike key! The Harley-Davidson Female Riders Survey, conducted by a leading global insights firm and commissioned by the Harley-Davidson Motor Company, shows that women who ride their own motorcycles are noticeably happier, sexier and more confident than women who don’t ride. After interviewing 1,013 adult female riders and 1,016 adult female non-riders, the findings make it clear that riding a motorcycle greatly improves a woman’s feelings of overall self-worth. • More than twice as many always feel happy (37% of riders vs. 16% of non-riders) • Nearly four times as many always feel sexy (27% of riders vs. 7% of non-riders) • Nearly twice as many always feel confident (35% of riders vs. 18% of non-riders) More than half (53%) of women who ride cite their motorcycle as a key source of happiness, according to the findings, and nearly three in four (74%) believe their lives have improved since they started riding. When it comes to romance, the market research collected by Kelton Global also shows riding can improve relationships, as female motorcyclists are more content than non-riders with: • Communication with their significant other (60% of riders vs. 38% of non-riders) • Physical intimacy (51% of riders vs. 35% of non-riders) More and more women are, in fact, riding. A 2012 study by the Motorcycle Industry Council found that women accounted for 12% of U.S. motorcyclists -- up from 10.5% in 2009, and Milwaukee-based HarleyDavidson is selling more motorcycles to women than all their competitors combined, according to Claudia Garber, Director of Women’s Outreach for Harley-Davidson.
LIMIT ON LEARNER’S PERMITS IN PA Pennsylvanians who perpetually renew their motorcyclist permits to avoid having to take the state’s motorcycle safety course will soon have their strategy derailed, as a new law will limit the number of times a motorcycle rider can reapply for a learner’s permit to three times in a five-year period. Representative Seth Grove (R-Dover), author of House Bill 892, said some riders have been treating permits like actual licenses since current law allows them to reapply for a permit every year. “Permits are temporary and their purpose is to get riders to obtain full driver’s licenses,” said Rep. Grove. “This legislation will enable riders to learn properly while pushing them to actually get their motorcycle licenses.” Under current law, a permit is valid for one year, but some motorcyclists apply for it year after year so they are never required to take the safety
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course that’s required to receive the full four-year license, said Charles Umbenhauer, spokesman for ABATE of Pennsylvania, which supported the measure. Umbenhauer told the York Dispatch that the legislation is a continuation of other safety measures for which the ABATE organization has pushed. Grove also introduced legislation that, when signed into law last year, required minors who hold motorcycle permits to successfully complete a free 15-hour riding course. HB 892 passed the House and Senate with little dissent and was signed into law by Governor Tom Corbett.
HELMET USE IN MICHIGAN DROPS AFTER REPEAL, STILL HIGHER THAN NORM A state survey has found that nearly three-quarters of Michigan motorcyclists wear helmets, down from almost a hundred percent before the state ended mandatory universal helmet use in 2012, letting riders opt out under certain circumstances. Data for the Wayne State University study was collected over the summer by use of video cameras randomly placed across the state, and shows that 73% of motorcyclists in Michigan wear helmets, down from 99.4% in 2006 when the last statewide observation survey was conducted. Still, the authors note that Michigan’s usage rate is 13% higher than the 60% of U.S. riders spotted wearing helmets in a nationwide survey in 2012. Also interesting to note, the current rate of riders wearing helmets is slightly lower than the 74.7% of helmeted riders involved in motorcycle crashes, according to the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning, meaning lidless riders have a somewhat better safety record. The Michigan Department of Highway Safety said that helmet use varies widely among types of riders: 94.5% of people riding sports bikes wore helmets while only 33.3% of riders of choppers and custom bikes did. Female riders and those under 30 and over 60 also wear helmets more frequently.
LOUD MOTORCYCLES TARGETED IN CHICAGO The city of Chicago is turning a deaf ear to loud motorcycles, so much so that that an alderman has proposed a ten-fold increase in fines for violators, those who change their mufflers to make them louder, according to DNAInfo Chicago. The alderman is calling it a quality of life issue, and his proposal would increase the maximum fine for violations from $100 to $1,000.
GEORGIA RIDER’S FAMILY QUESTIONS FATAL PURSUIT A young Georgia man was riding his motorcycle to the gym during rush hour when a Richmond County deputy may have broke department policy and gave chase over invalid plates, ending in a fatal crash. The deputy was also on a motorcycle, a vehicle that – because of the risk involved – is “strongly discouraged” from initiating or participating in chases in Richmond and Columbia counties unless extenuating circumstances exist, policy states. According to policy, deputies are justified in beginning a chase even when the only information available is that the suspect hasn’t stopped as ordered, but after a chase has started, policy states that deputies must continuously evaluate the circumstances, such as the initial reason for the pursuit; traffic and weather conditions; time of day; direction of travel; the possible consequences; and most importantly, the safety of the public, the deputy and other law enforcement personnel. “Pursuits may continue if there are reasonable grounds to believe the
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suspect presents a clear and immediate threat to the safety of others or if the suspect has committed or is attempting to commit a forcible felony,” policy states. The family is considering legal options, but a police spokesman stressed that “while it is the deputy who initiates the traffic stop, it is the violator who initiates the pursuit.” Nationally, the U.S. Department of Transportation estimates that 6,000 to 8,000 police chases end in crashes each year, with close to 5,000 people being injured and 500 being killed.
iour legislation allow the police to seize vehicles – including motorcycles and mini-motos – where they have been driven without license or insurance, or, in this scenario, where they are used in an anti-social manner.” A force spokesman said: “Officers have long focused on reducing the anti-social and illegal use of motorcycles and make full use of AntiSocial and Road Traffic legislation to seize motorcycles that are being used illegally. Following enforcement, many of the vehicles seized are ultimately dismantled and crushed.”
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Like ‘em or love ‘em, the rift over the redneck Robertson clan from A&E Network’s top-rated “Duck Dynasty” showed that America still has a backbone, and Americans can influence change if enough of us stand together. After the network suspended Phil Robertson over anti-gay comments, a grassroots tsunami of people from all walks of life lit up phone lines, email inboxes and fax machines as the surge of incoming communications quickly became so intense, employees of the cable giant reportedly complained that the company was overwhelmed and had all but ground to a halt. The uproar continued through Christmas until Friday, December 27, when A&E announced it was lifting the suspension and the show will continue. Millions of citizens -- many who had never taken any kind of action before – had successfully sprang to the defense of a man and his right to speak freely, irrespective of PC. If the Duck Dynasty flap proves anything, it’s that -- when pushed too far -- concerned Americans will rise up in response!
Road crashes have been named the leading cause of unnatural death among Americans who travel outside of the country, where they are unfamiliar with local driving rules and customs, and more U.S. citizens die in car or motorcycle accidents than from terrorist events according to a new study from Johns Hopkins University. Using data from the U.S. State Department that represented 5,417 unnatural deaths between January 2003 and December 2009, the research team calculated the rates of death by dividing the number of unnatural deaths by the number of Americans who visited each country. “We know that the distribution of road traffic fatalities varies dramatically across different parts of the world,” Huseyin Naci, from the London School of Economics and Political Science, told Reuters news service. “While pedestrian deaths are more common in many parts of Africa, motorcycle and bicycle deaths occur more frequently in southeast Asia.” Out of all the countries deemed unsafe for travel, Thailand ranked first among the most traffic-related deaths with 16.5 deaths per one million visits. Vietnam came in second with 15 deaths per one million visits, Morocco third with 12 deaths per one million visits, and South Africa fourth with 11 deaths per one million visits. Researchers also reported that scooter and motorcycle deaths accounted for a large portion of traffic-related deaths.
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BAN ON MOTORBIKES IMPOSED IN SCOTTISH WOODLANDS Scottish Police say that members of the pubic visiting Balkello Woods have been left “frustrated and concerned” by the irresponsible and illegal use of motorcycles in the area, both on and off road. Police Scotland and the Forestry Commission have joined forces in announcing a major crackdown on unauthorized motor vehicles in the announcing a major crackdown on unauthorized motor vehicles in the woodlands; “Powers granted under Road Traffic and Anti-Social Behav-
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“Remembering our brother dawg” If you are one of our regular readers, you’ll notice that this is not my usual type of article but it is just something that I just felt compelled to write. One year ago this month we lost one of our BOSB Brothers Charlie (DAWG) Martin and his passing left a large whole in the lives of each member of our Brotherhood. Brother DAWG is remembered every minute of every day and especially when our Brotherhood gets together for any occasion or just a cold beer at Shovelheads. Brother DAWG enjoyed life to the fullest and was such an important part of our Brotherhood and helped make us what we are today. This February 26th The Brotherhood of Old School Bikers will gather as usual at Shovelheads, but this night will be special for us and we will once again celebrate the life of our Brother DAWG. From this day hence, every February 26th will be “Brother Charlie DAWG Day” and we will always meet to celebrate his life and contributions to the “Brotherhood of Old School Bikers.” Brother DAWG was a special person and everyone who knew him well liked him, now Brother DAWG was the type that if he liked you, you knew it right away and if he didn’t like you, you also knew that right away. Brother DAWG liked nothing better then wearing his patch and partying with his Brothers for any and all occasions and generally made any occasion a great success. If you are available this February 26th, stop by Shovelheads and have a drink and tell us your “Charlie DAWG Memo“PICK-UP & DELIVERY” ries” I will close this by simply saying “IN LOVING MEMORY shop: 504-437-0094 fax: 504-437-0092 OF OUR BROTHER CHARLIE DAWG OSB” “OSBF— 1808 Bridge City Ave. FOSB “FRATER EXARO NEX” Bridge City, LA 70094 Until next time I’ll see you somewhere down the road and Alternators Starters remember to “KEEP THE RUBBER SIDE DOWN”
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Well it’s Valentines time again and love is in the air. Now flowers are nice and all, but if you want to make your special someone feel real special, why not treat them to a special romantic breakfast in bed. Now most guys will tell you that they are doing the cooking, it has to be fast and simple. Well the hardest part of this is the preparation. So I’m going to help you guys out on this one.
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New Cosmetics A man’s wife had just bought a new line of expensive cosmetics guaranteed to make her look years younger. She sat in front of the mirror for what had to be hours, applying the “miracle” products. Finally, when she was done, she turned to her husband and asked, “Darling, honestly now, what age would you say I am?” He nodded his head in assessment, and carefully said, “Well, judging from your skin, twenty. Your hair, eighteen. Your figure, twenty-five.” “Oh, you’re so sweet!” gushed the wife. “well, hang on,” he replied, “I’m not finished adding it up yet.”
The Broken Lawnmower When our lawn mower broke and wouldn’t run, my wife kept hinting to me that I should get it fixed. But, somehow I always had something else to take care of first - the truck, the car, playing golf. Always something more important to me. Finally she thought of a clever way to make her point. When I arrived home one day, I found her seated in the tall grass, busily snipping away with a tiny pair of sewing scissors. I watched silently for a short time and then went into the house. I was gone only a minute, and when I came out again I handed her a toothbrush. I said, “When you finish cutting the grass, you may as well sweep the driveway.” The doctors say I will walk again, but I will always have a limp. Poaching Lobsters A poor man was poaching lobsters at the beach. A game wardon, his first day on the job, saw him and said: “I’m going to have to arrest you. Poaching is illegal.” “I’m not poaching lobsters.” the man said. “These are my pets. “I’m excercising them. I Throw them into the sea, then whistle, and they come back.” “Show me,” the warden said in disbelief. The man threw the lobsters into the water and started to walk away. “Wait!” the warden shouted. “Don’t you have to whistle to call the lobsters back?” The man looked at the warden, paused, and said, “What lobsters?”
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How to Start Fights Ever wonder, in relationships, how ‘the fight’started’ ?* One year, a husband decided to buy his mother-in-law a cemetery plot as a Christmas gift. The next year, he didn’t buy her a gift. When she asked him why, he replied, ”Well, you still haven’t used the gift I bought you last year.” And that’s how the fight started... I took my wife to a restaurant. The waiter, for some reason, took my order first. “I’ll have the strip steak, medium rare, please.” He said, “Aren’t you worried about the mad cow?” “Nah, she can order for herself.” And that’s when the fight started... My wife sat down on the couch next to me as I was flipping the channels. She asked, “What’s on TV?” I said, “Dust.” And then the fight started...
How to install a Southern Home Security System 1. Go to Goodwill and buy a pair of size 1416 men’s work boots. 2. Place them on your front porch, along with a copy of Guns & Ammo magazine. 3. Put four giant dog dishes next to the boots and magazines. 4. Leave a note on your door that reads: Bubba, Me and Marcel, Donnie Ray and Jimmy Earl went for more ammo. Be back in an hour. Don’t mess with the pit bulls. they got the mailman this morning and messed him up bad. I don’t think Killer took part, but it was hard to tell from all the mess. Anyway, I locked all four of ‘em in the house. Better wait outside. Be right back. Cooter-
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Harley Rider & the Lion A Harley biker is riding by the zoo in Louisiana when he sees a little girl leaning into the lion’s cage. Suddenly, the lion grabs her by the cuff of her jacket and tries to pull her inside to slaughter her, under the eyes of her screaming parents. The biker jumps off his Harley, runs to the cage and hits the lion square on the nose with a powerful punch. Whimpering from the pain the lion jumps back letting go of the girl, and the biker brings her to her terrified parents, who thank him endlessly. A reporter has watched the whole event. The reporter addressing the Harley rider says, ‘Sir, this was the most gallant and brave thing I’ve seen a man do in my whole life.’ The Harley rider replies, ‘Why, it was nothing, really, the lion was behind bars. I just saw this little kid in danger and acted as I felt right.’ The reporter says, ‘Well, I’ll make sure this won’t go unnoticed. I’m a journalist, and tomorrow’s paper will have this story on the front page...So, what do you do for a living and what political affiliation do you have?’ The biker replies, ‘I’m a U.S. Marine and a Republican.’ The journalist leaves. The following morning the biker buys the paper to see news of his actions, and reads, on the front page: U.S. MARINE ASSAULTS AFRICAN IMMIGRANT AND STEALS HIS LUNCH That pretty much sums up the media’s approach to the news these days.
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My Last Trip To Costco Yesterday I was at my local COSTCO buying a large bag of Purina dog chow for my loyal pet, Jake, the Wonder Dog, and was in the check-out line when a woman behind me asked if I had a dog. What did she think, I had an elephant? So since I’m retired and have little to do, on impulse I told her that no, I didn’t have a dog, I was starting the Purina Diet again. I added that I probably shouldn’t, because I ended up in the hospital last time, but that I’d lost 50 pounds before I awakened in an intensive care ward with IVs in both arms. I told her that it was essentially a Perfect Diet and that the way that it works is, to load your pants pockets with Purina Nuggets and simply eat one or two every time you feel hungry. The food is nutritionally complete so it works well and I was going to try it again. (I have to mention here that practically everyone in line was now enthralled with my story.) Horrified, she asked if I ended up in intensive care, because the dog food poisoned me. I told her no, I stepped off a curb to sniff a poodle’s butt and a car hit me. I thought the guy behind her was going to have a heart attack he was laughing so hard. Costco won’t let me shop there anymore. Better watch what you ask retired people. They have all the time in the world to think of crazy things to say.
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A test for “Older Kids” 01. After the Lone Ranger saved the day and rode off into the sunset, the grateful citizens would ask, Who was that masked man? Invariably, someone would answer, I don’t know, but he left this behind. What did he leave behind?________________. 02. When the Beatles first came to the U.S. In early 1964, we all watched them on The ____ ___________ Show. 03. ‘Get your kicks, ___________________.’ 04. ‘The story you are about to see is true. The names have been changed to ___________________.’ 05. ‘In the jungle, the mighty jungle, ________________.’ 06. After the Twist, The Mashed Potato, and the Watusi, we ‘danced’ under a stick that was lowered as low as we could go in a dance called the ‘_____________.’ 07. Nestle’s makes the very best . .. . . _______________.’ 08. Satchmo was America ‘s ‘Ambassador of Goodwill.’ Our parents shared this great jazz trumpet player with us. His name was _________________. 09. What takes a licking and keeps on ticking? _______________. 10. Red Skeleton’s hobo character was named __________________ and Red always ended his television show by saying, ‘Good Night, and “________________... “
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Sharring of Marriage The old man placed an order for one hamburger, French fries and a drink. He unwrapped the plain hamburger and carefully cut it in half, placing one half in front of his wife. He then carefully counted out the french fries, dividing them into two piles and neatly placed one pile in front of his wife. He took a sip of the drink, his wife took a sip and then set the cup down between them . As he began to eat his few bites of hamburger, the people around them were looking over and whispering. Obviously they were thinking, “That poor old couple - all they can afford is one meal for the two of them.” As the man began to eat his fries a young man came to the table and politely offered to buy another meal for the old couple. The old man said, they were just fine - they were used to sharing everything. People closer to the table noticed the little old lady hadn’t eaten a bite. She sat there watching her husband eat and occasionally taking turns sipping the drink. Again, the young man came over and begged them to let him buy another meal for them. This time the old woman said “No, thank you, we are used to sharing everything.” Finally, as the old man finished and was wiping his face neatly with the napkin, the young man again came over to the little old lady who had yet to eat a single bite of food and asked “What is it you are waiting for?” She answered -- THE TEETH!
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Kelly Tapp, Chapter Activities Officer, is a native of Mobile, Alabama. She has lived on the Mississippi Gulf Coast since 1998. Growing up in Melba, Idaho and traveling all over the U.S. in a military family, Kelly grew up around motorcycles. Her first being a scooter at the tender age of 10, and later graduating to driving dirt bikes with her older sibling in the beautiful mountains of Boise, Idaho. Kelly has three beautiful children, Alex (19 - who by the way will soon be the youngest member of our Chapter), Johnathan (15), and Summer Hope (10). She is married to Brad Tapp (One of our Chapter Road Captains), and has been happily married for 9 years. Kelly’s love and passion for Harley Motorcycles was sparked when Brad bought his first Harley Dyna. Therefore, she has only been in the Chapter and a Member of HOG since 2013 and hopes to one day soon own her first Harley Tri-Glide! Until then she hopes to serve her position as Activities Officer for our Chapter well and to be a great inspiration and addition to our HOG Family.
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Why Jesus Folded the Napkin Why did Jesus fold the linen burial cloth after His resurrection? I never noticed this.... The Gospel of John (20:7) tells us that the napkin, which was placed over the face of Jesus, was not just thrown aside like the grave clothes.. The Bible takes an entire verse to tell us that the napkin was neatly folded, and was placed at the head of that stony coffin. Early Sunday morning, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. She ran and found Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved.. She said, “They have taken the Lord’s body out of the tomb, and I don’t know where they have put him!” Peter and the other disciple ran to the tomb to see. The other disciple out ran Peter and got there first. He stopped and looked in and saw the linen cloth lying there, but he didn’t go in. Then Simon Peter arrived and went inside. He also noticed the linen wrappings lying there, while the cloth that had covered Jesus’ head was folded up and lying to the side. Was that important? Absolutely! Is it really significant? Yes! In order to understand the significance of the folded napkin, you have to understand a little bit about Hebrew tradition of that day. The folded napkin had to do with the Master and Servant, and every Jewish boy knew this tradition. When the servant set the dinner table for the master, he made sure that it was exactly the way the master wanted it. The table was furnished perfectly, and then the servant would wait, just out of sight, until the master had finished eating, and the servant would not dare touch that table, until the master was finished.. Now if the master were done eating, he would rise from the table, wipe his fingers, his mouth, and clean his beard, and would wad up that napkin and toss it onto the table. The servant would then know to clear the table. For in those days, the wadded napkin meant, “I’m finished.”
Into a New Year As we move into the new year, we often enter into a tradition called “New Years Resolutions.” This can be a very good and cathodic venture, or a dissapointing and self-esteem attack on yourself. We often pick unrealistic expectations on ourselves like losing a 100Ibs. or going or going to the gym 5 days a week when we haven’t been in years. Better to pick more realistic goals like losing 5 Ibs. by Valentines day, or parking further away from the entrance of work or shopping so you have to walk further. Small accomplished steps are so much better than beating yourself up over unrealistic ventures. It’s better to make realistic promises that will help you or other people. Like when you cook dinner, fix an extra plate and bring it to an elderly or single person you know and bless them with it. Resolve to vonlunteer more, at least once a month, at something like a nursing home or homeless kitchen. Play on your stenghts and use the gifts God gave you. God’s word says even a righteous man falls. We must remeber that we fall so that we learn how to pick ourselves up and not beat ourselves up. This year I’m not counting massive potential failures, but I’m counting my blessings and how best to share my gifts. Sometimes we just need to reflect on those blessings in order to realize which direction we should take next. Remeber the greatest journey started with the first step. To all my Brothers and Sisters out there Happy Ney Year...and remember, let God be your pilot, and never ride faster than your gaurdian can fly. Be blessed, Chaplain Rick “DOC” Borja
But if the master got up from the table, and folded his napkin, and laid it beside his plate, the servant would not dare touch the table, because.......... The folded napkin meant, “I’m coming back.”
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From High School to Daytona high banking!
From a classroom in Northshore High School Slidell to the dizzying speeds of 180mph on the world famous Daytona Speedway, it’s all in a day’s work for 17 year old Max Flinders.
Max will be taking part in his second AMAPro season aboard the Friendly Yamaha R6 and is looking forward to the start of the 2014 season which will see him traveling around the country to compete against the best sports bike riders in the USA. Max started competing back in 2004 on the Grass Track Circuits of the UK. Coached by his bike mad dad, Martin, and cheered on by his mum and sister, the family race team, “Max-Racing” won several regional championships and captured its first national title in 2006, followed by two more national titles in 2007. 2008 brought some big changes as the Flinders family relocated from England to the United States. Max entered the new world of road racing and was immediately hooked. It was a huge learning curve for 12 year old Max but he welcomed the challenge and soon began to get to grips with the bike finishing 7th in the national championships his rookie season. A true champion in the making, Max went on to win his first U.S. national title in 2011. Currently, a senior, Max is looking forward to graduating in May so that he can focus on all the various aspects of racing. Competing at this level requires dedication, determination and motivation. Max’s passion for riding started at the delicate age of 3 when dad, Martin, bought him his first bike, a Yamaha PW 50. Martin taught Max to ride and he’s been addicted ever since. Max pushes himself to ride faster, meet new challenges and set new goals. He moved up to the AMAPro Supersport 600 class in 2013 and had his first race at Daytona where he finished 23rd, following this impressive start he had his best finish of 13th at the Mid-Ohio round. This was a huge learning curve for the team with a new bike, chief tech and machine sponsor. Max is now ready and looking forward to the 2014 season where he hopes to be running top 10 and pushing for some podium positions. Meeting Max’s goals will involve acquiring more sponsors to help purchase equipment and support the logistics of traveling the country to compete in the full AMA championship, and the Max-Racing Team has set their sights on enlisting the support of businesses that can utilize the benefits of advertising on the team machines and race bikes.
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The Team is very grateful for the support of Friendly Powersports, Aria helmets, NOLA Motorsports Park, Thermosman Suspension, as well as help from local Slidell businesses Expo Signs and Jandy Leathers who have patched his race leathers and added the much needed sponsorship patches. When asked to comment about his accomplishments, Max gladly replies, “Always give it all you’ve got. Even though you may be the underdog, always try your very hardest and never give up!” Gaining the necessary sponsorships will be a crucial factor in competing and winning at AMA Supersport 600 level but Max will continue to chase the dream. “I can’t believe how lucky I am. My family are supporting me every step of the way, chasing success in my dream career.. I cannot thank them enough”. His latest ambition is to compete and beat Marc Marquez in the MOTOGP! Max-racing may be the smallest team in the paddock but we are proud to represent Louisiana across the country. If you are planning to attend any events, the team would love to see you, be sure to come and say hi. You can follow Max’s progress on facebook ‘ max flinders racing’, watch him on CBS Sport or follow his web site, www.max-racing.co.uk
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Eligibility for VA Medical Benefits Some of the most difficult to understand rules relating to the Veterans Administration are those dealing with healthcare eligibility. A ‘veteran’ is defined as any one who served on active duty and was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable. Current and former members of the Reserves or National Guard who were called to active duty (by a federal order) and completed the full period for which they were called or ordered to active duty may be eligible for VA health benefits as well. For purposes of healthcare, there are certain requirements. Veterans who enlisted after September 7, 1980, or entered active duty after October 16, 1981, must have served 24 continuous months or the full period for which they were called to active duty in order to be eligible. This requirement may not apply to Veterans who were discharged for a disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty, for a hardship or “early out,” or those who served prior to September 7, 1980. All veterans enrolled in the healthcare system are placed in one of eight priority groups: 1. Veterans with VA Service-connected disabilities rated 50% or more Veterans assigned a total disability rating for compensation based on unemployability 2. Veterans with VA Service-connected disabilities rated 30% or 40% 3. Veterans who are former POWs Veterans awarded the Purple Heart Medal Veterans awarded the Medal of Honor Veterans whose discharge was for a disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty Veterans with VA Service-connected disabilities rated 10% or 20% Veterans awarded special eligibility classification under Title 38, U.S.C., § 1151, “benefits for individuals disabled by treatment or vocational rehabilitation” 4. Veterans receiving increased compensation or pension based on their need for regular Aid and Attendance or by reason of being permanently Housebound Veterans determined by VA to be catastrophically disabled 5. Non service-connected Veterans and noncompensable Service-connected Veterans rated 0%, whose annual income and/or net worth are not greater than the VA financial thresholds Veterans receiving VA Pension benefits Veterans eligible for Medicaid benefits 6. Compensable 0% Service-connected Veterans Veterans exposed to ionizing radiation during atmospheric testing or during the occupation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Project 112/SHAD participants Veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam between January 9, 1962 and May 7, 1975 Veterans who served in the Southwest Asia theater of operations from August 2, 1990, through November 11, 1998 Veterans who served in a theater of combat operations after November 11, 1998, as follows: Veterans discharged from active duty on or after January 28, 2003, for five years post discharge 7. Veterans with incomes below the geographic means test income thresholds and who agree to pay the applicable copayment 8. Veterans with gross household incomes above the VA national income threshold and the geographically-adjusted income threshold for their resident location and who agrees to pay copays Veterans eligibility for enrollment: Noncompensable 0% service-connected and:
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Capt. Casey Offered Answers on Vietnam Before His Death Questions frequently arise as to why American servicemen are in Vietnam and there are many and varied answers. We believe the men who are there or have been there speak with a certain authority on the subject. One such person was Capt. John Michael Casey of Sparta who was killed in Vietnam March 25. His grandmother, the late Mrs Ella Raines, was a resident of Manchester and Capt. Casey as a boy frequently visited Manchester and was known by many residents here. On Feb. 9, shortly before he was killed, Capt. Casey wrote to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Casey of Sparta , and in the letter he set forth his views on the war and his involvement in it. Portions of that letter are presented here because we think the captain had a message worthy of being heard today in Manchester . Poses Questions - “I realize you didn’t raise your baby boy to go out in some dirty hole and live in filth and pestilence,” he wrote. “I also know that you probably think it would be much better if I were in some nice safe place. Well, I’m not. But that is not the point. The point is why? Why am I here? Why me? Why did I volunteer? Why is there a war? And—If I should be wounded or worse, then the question will be, “Why our son?”
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On Christmas Day members of Ride of the Brotherhood delivered Christmas Bears to the hospitals on the Northshore for their patients in the pediatric wards. Ride of the Brotherhood plans on making this a annual event with Christmas Bears being delivered to as many hospitals possible throughout the area. Pictured is Ed “Cowboy” Lewis, Creator of Ride of the Brotherhood, and Doraine Wood, Administrator Coordinator for Ochsner Northshore Hospital, with some of the donated Christmas Bears. “Why for someone who doesn’t care if my son lived or died, ate or starved, as long as he helped them?” Then he offered answers. “I know…….that if I die tomorrow I will go to heaven. My only regret that I was going to that last PCS (Permanent Change of Station) would be that I didn’t get to do all the things I wanted to do. That I wasn’t nice enough to everyone I met. That what I did was not all I could have done in some cases.” “And I suppose, most of all, that I did not leave a wife and a baby so that the Caseys could go on trying to make this whole world a better place to live in. I would be sorry that I never had a child to watch and worry over and care for and cry for and love and teach and mold into a God-fearing, country-loving, All-American. Why Am I Here? -“Why am I here? Because I believe in what we are doing. Sure, I know there is a lot of political trash involved. I know that if the congressmen and the senators and the little people who want to sell a book or be interviewed by a big-name reporter would leave us alone, we, the military, could end this thing real quick. It would be messy. There would be wholesale slaughter on both sides. But which is better? Killing 5000 in five years or five weeks? “We knock our government, but the United States of America is a system of government more stable, more responsible, more permanent, trustworthy, and respected than any other in the world……… We…… have moved to become one people out of many. At intervals, men or groups, through fear of people or the desire to use them, have tried to arrest our growth to change our direction, or to stampede the Americans.
>> But we have put them down and we will triumph again and again. And their fall will serve to strengthen and clarify our process.” The captain stated that he was a “flag-waver” and that he got tears in his eyes when “they play the national anthem. I get mad when someone knocks my country. My country. . It makes me feel good just to say ‘my country.’” Cites Code of Conduct -“I have seen and I understand what war will do to a country,” the captain wrote. “I am here to see that the powers that oppose us never get there. I am here to see that these little helpless people who do not possess the drive or the initiative or the power or the imagination to reach out and take what they may need, can still get something..” He cited sections of the armed forces “Code of Conduct,” including the last sentence. “I will trust in God and in the United States of America .” and pledged his support to this code. “If Uncle Sam says this is the best way to fight it, then John Michael is not going to argue. This is where I belong . Do you understand? Can you understand? Will you understand? “it is extremely important to me that you do.” Capt. Casey concluded. “Because if you do, if you really do, then there are two more people who will stand up and say,‘I am an American’ in a big clear voice. She ( America ) needs nourishment badly.”
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Randy Jackson of Zebra at Coscino’s Italian Grill~You had to be There! by Darren Paul Ever since we were too young to be in the bars, catching a local ZEBRA rock show has always been an exciting event. The Randy Jackson show on December 27th at Mike Coscino’s Italian Grill in Mandeville was truly no exception. Fellow ZEBRA member Guy Gelso sat in on the drum kit, and keys were handled by Joe Caluda. Some familiar ZEBRA songs were played, but we were also treated to a mix of acoustic Beatles’ songs and Led Zeppelin faves, among others. Randy’s still the greatest!! All this amidst the sweet scent of true Italian cooking, and some of the best pizza this dago has ever eaten! The combination of an ‘A’ list rock venue and top notch food made for a holiday experience many won’t soon forget. Kudos, Mike. Let’s do it again! Randy will soon release an all-Beatles acoustic CD appropriately entitled, ‘Empathy for the Walrus’, out mid-February on Red River Records. Get your copy!
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“Why do some dealers have price tags on their motorcycles and not others?” First, thank you to everyone who sent in a question or comment for upcoming issues, I’ll do my best to get them all answered. I’d also like to thank those who sent in letters of support for me, the column, and what we’re trying to accomplish. Special thanks to all of you who took the time to come in and introduce yourselves in person. That’s what it’s all about - relationships. Back to this month’s question, “Why do some dealers have price tags on their motorcycles and not others?” Let’s begin with the dealer’s point of view. In my opinion, this comes down to a matter of dealership philosophy or focus. Is the focus on what’s best for the dealership or what’s best for the customer? In 1958 Oklahoma Senator “Mike” Monroney sponsored the Automobile Information Act, the law that requires all new automobiles to carry a sticker in the window containing important information about the vehicle, including the MSRP (manufacturer’s suggested retail price) and other details of importance. The “Monroney” sticker or sticker price has set the standard of fair pricing for over 55 years. It has protected countless customers from gouging and other unscrupulous pricing techniques. Although the act doesn’t require motorcycles to have the MSRP displayed, I believe it is in the customers’ best interest to have the manufacturer’s price clearly marked. Customers are entitled to know exactly what the manufacturer’s price is for the bike they’re looking at, and they shouldn’t have to ask for it. Not only is it being up front with our customers, it’s just the right thing to do. Customers should be able to trust their dealer to provide them with accurate information so they can make an informed decision. How else can a customer decide what’s best for them? Dealers who don’t put prices on bikes seek to gain an unfair advantage over their customers. Without price tags, dealers can artificially inflate the price, and then give a “discount” to an unsuspecting customer, having never really given a discount at all! Unfortunately this type of gouging is all too common and exactly the reason why the Auto Information Act was passed. A word of caution: You should not judge a dealer based on whether or not they have price tags alone. Make sure you find out whether the price marked on the bike is the MSRP (manufacturer’s suggested retail price) or the DSRP (dealer’s suggested retail price). The difference could be thousands! I strongly recommend talking to someone from the dealership to answer any questions you might have. Don’t be afraid to ask to speak with the General Manager (GM). Whether or not the GM is willing to speak with you, and how easy it is to access him/her can tell you a lot about how they value customer service. Is the GM available to talk to you right away in person? Do they take your call? If so, they probably put a high value on customer service. If the GM isn’t readily available to talk to you, doesn’t get back to you, or take your call, then what issues could he be hiding from you; does he not care, or just embarrassed? Now let’s look at the customer’s point of view. Why do some dealers have price tags on their motorcycles and not others? Better yet, how am I supposed to figure out what the best price is? OK, I’m going to let you in on the big secret (you’re not going to believe me anyway- it’s that big). Here it is: On average, most dealers sell the same bike for about the same price. I can already hear half of you calling BS, but seriously… on average, most dealers sell the same bike for about the same price. Think about it… Dealers all pay exactly the same price for bikes (verify it with the FTC if you don’t believe me).The manufacturer sets the MSRP. The problem is we all tell our customers, “we’re the lowest, have the highest volume, blah, blah, blah” because we’re constantly getting asked, “Is that your best price?” The reality is that no single dealer can always be the lowest- they’d be out of business because they couldn’t pay their bills. No single dealer can always be the highest either- they’d run out of customers. On average, the price at one dealer is pretty darn close to the next dealer. I’ve seen the numbers (of course there are exceptions like; leftovers, scratched bikes, etc.). Don’t ever believe a dealer that tells you that’s “the best price”, there really is no such thing. Why? Because the sales manager at one dealer has no way of knowing what the sales manager at another dealer would really take.
So, how do you know if you’ve gotten the lowest price? Once you know how sales managers think, it’s actually really easy. Quite simply, sales managers when considering an offer are trained to ask the question, “Can I replace the bike or can I replace the customer?” In other words, if he doesn’t take the offer, will he get another better offer? Or, if he does take the offer, will he be able to get another bike? Let’s say you’ve made an offer of $5,000 on a bike with an MSRP of $5,500. For the sake of example, let’s assume there is a pretty fair profit for the dealer at $5,000, because no dealer is going to sell a bike at a loss. The sales manager will ask himself; at $5,000 can I replace the bike or the customer? If the sales manager believes anyone would buy that bike for $5,000, he probably won’t take the offer because it’s too low. After all, anyone would buy it for that price! If the sales manager doesn’t think he’ll get another offer, the next question is; can he get another bike easily? If he can get another one easily, then you’ve got a deal! If he can’t get another one however, then he’ll hold out for more. It’s simply supply and demand. Bottom line, if the sales manager is willing to let you leave then he believes he’ll either get another offer for more, or that he can’t replace the bike, possibly both. Your offer has to be a number the sales manager believes is fair and worth the risk of not being able to replace the customer or the bike. Remember, a fair deal is a deal that’s good for you and the dealer, because if you’re like most people you’ll be riding (and making payments) for years to come, and this is just the start of your relationship.
If you have any comments about this article, or questions you’d like to see answered please email me or better yet stop in the dealership! Anyone who submits a question or comment that gets used in an upcoming article will receive a $50 gift certificate for Baton Rouge Harley-Davidson.
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Part 4
by: Pat “Road Hog” Patterson
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n the last months issue we left Billy at a night club in Mississippi where he had just invited a young women to travel with him to Florida. Well Billy finished off a couple more beers and went outside to start his old Pan Head and started to follow the directions that the women had given him to her house. Billy arrived at the women’s house and parked the bike street side and waited for someone to come out of the house.
Billy attached Angels small bag to his bike, got her comfortable, started the bike and they headed out to find the junction of I-10 for the trip to Florida. Somewhere around Alabama Billy pulled the old Pan into a truck stop for a bite to eat and a room for the night. Billy and Angel ate and went to their room for a little rest and whatever else might transpire over the night. After some good restful sleep and a little fooling around Billy and Angel ate breakfast and headed out through the tunnel and across the bridge into Pensacola Florida...
In a few minutes the young women came out and invited Billy inside to meet her friends, Billy accompanied her inside where she introduced him to her friends. Now Billy being a typical biker was not comfortable around outsiders so he encouraged the young women to hurry as he wanted to get an early start on their trip.
Somewhere around Crestview Fla. Billy once again encountered the local police when they pulled him over and completely checked him, Angel, the bike, and all their papers out thoroughly before letting them proceed on their trip. Billy and Angel pulled into the St. Petersburg area early in the morning just before day light and pulled into a gas station/convenience store to top off the tank and also have a bite to eat. While topping off his tank a large group of bikers flying colors pulled into the station and questioned Billy (Mud check) as to his affiliations and where he was headed, Billy advised them that he was a slick back and had no affiliation with any group whatsoever and was taking Angel to Fort Myers.
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After a long chat with this group Billy and Angel were invited to the groups club house for a few cold beers and possibly a bite to eat. Billy and Angel followed the group to their club house where they had a few beers and a sandwich and talked bikes and life in general for several hours. Around noon Billy decided that since they only had about a hundred and fifty miles to go they should shove off and head toward Fort Myers. Billy and Angel said their goodbyes and thanked the group for their hospitality, fired up the Pan and headed through town toward the on ramp of I-10. Billy hit the highway and pushed the old Pan up to around seventy five mph. and leaned back for the long ride ahead, in the distance the Sunshine Skyway causeway a very high bridge loomed. See next months issue for the continuing sags of “THE ADVENTURES OF BIKER BILLY”
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I bought my shovelhead from a man in Baton BIKE: 1977 Harley Davidson FX Shovelhead Rouge in October. 2005, The bike was not in OWNER: Jay Montecino great shape but in good enough shape to drive home. I could not pass it up because it was the year 1977 that I was born and I have always wanted a 1977 Shovelhead. So for 2 1/2 years I drove the bike even though it was a little rough around the edges but still was a lot of fun to ride around on an old Shovelhead. In April 2008 some one pulled out in front of me and the bike was damaged, so after one year of working on the bike and the help of Harley Davison of Hammond and a couple good wrenches in my own toolbox I was able to get my shovelhead back on the road and it looks better now than it ever has!!! I have so many great memories with my 1977 Harley Davison but my favorite memory by far is when me and my dad “John Montecino” rode our Harley Davison’s to the king biscuit and blues Festival in Helena Arkansas , The festival was fantastic and the music was amazing!!! I will never forget how awesome some of the harmonica players were while we were there. After the festival was over we rode our Harleys into the Ozark Mountains, we also went to ThornHill chapel,Christ of the Ozarks and we rode the pigtail. I am looking forward to making plenty more memories on my 77 shovelhead. -Jay Montecino , Hammond Louisiana RUBBER DOWN MAGAZINE
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Over one hundred thousand riders are registered in this state. From full dressers to cruisers, to sport bikes, to cafes, to small commuters, to even scooters. And let’s not forget the trikes, which are gaining popularity. We all ride for the same reasons: it’s easy, it’s fuel efficient, it’s fun. And, it’s good for the economy and the ecology (more on this in future articles.). But we are vulnerable. We are vulnerable to accidents and collisions. Weather, potholes, debris in the road, and even angry dogs are bad enough, but we have to be vigilant to our fellow motorists: those who are daydreaming, those who are involved with cell phones, those in the throes of road rage, and even those who are just bad drivers. How many times have we heard “But Officer, I didn’t see the bike!” We may never eliminate all injuries from riding (and most of us accept reasonable risks), but we should be able to reduce them. ABATE is working to do that in two specific ways: awareness of the riding community through training (more on this in future articles), and legislative action. ABATE is currently presenting a bill to state legislatures tentatively called the “2014 Fairness for Safe Motorists Act”. This bill outlines fines for injuries and death due to collisions. The goal is not to specifically punish violators but to encourage drivers to avoid these tragedies by stressing the punishments. To accomplish this, ABATE is asking for your help. If you are not registered to vote, please do so. When the bill has been presented and accepted, we will be asking you to contact your state legislatures to support it. Check with our website www.abateoflouisiana.org regularly for updates. If you ride with a group or a club, urge one or more members to join ABATE and attend local chapter meetings, and keep the rest of your group or club informed of ABATE actions. There are over one hundred thousand motorcycle enthusiasts registered in the state of Louisiana. Over one hundred thousand: let that settle in your mind for a minute. Can you imagine the effect in the Capitol Building if one hundred thousand letters, and one hundred thousand phone calls, and one hundred thousand emails were sent to them, all at once? Contacting your legislatures doesn’t take long or much effort, but it can produce results. ABATE is here to support you; we are asking you to support ABATE.
Dennis Melancon ABATE, GNO/RP Chapter. RUBBER DOWN MAGAZINE
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Plaisance's Bar Since 1957
1920 Pratt St. Gretna La.
504-366-7913
Facebook.com/plaisancebar WHERE BIKERS VISIT THIS PLACE FOR OVER 50 YEARS AND GOOD FRIENDS COME TO MEET
BAR HOURS Closed Mondays TUESDAY 2:00PM-TILL WEDNESDAYS 2:00PM-TILL THURSDAY 2:00PM-TILL FRIDAY 2:00PM-TILL SATURDAY 10:00AM-TILL SUNDAY 10:00AM-TILL
Tuesday BIKE NIGHT 6:00PM-TILL Home of the smallest Bike Night on the Westbank DRINK SPECIAL TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY 6:00PM TILL 9:00PM OWNERS MENSY & PRISCILLIA FIRE FIGHTER OWNED
VERY BIKER FRIENDLY
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FOR INFO CALL TAMMY @ (504)-444-1938 CALL MARK @ (504)-784-3794
385 Louisiana Ave. Westwego, LA 70094 (Next to Seafood Lot on the Westbank Expwy.)
BLUES NIGHT Thursday 8-Till HAPPY HOUR 2-5 M-F Band Every Weekend
504-784-3794
504-444-1938
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Answers from page 19: 01.The Lone Ranger left behind a silver bullet. 02. The Ed Sullivan Show 03. On Route 66 04.To protect the innocent. 05.The Lion Sleeps Tonight 06. The limbo 07. Chocolate 08. Louis Armstrong 09. The Timex watch 10. Freddy, The Freeloader and “Good Night and God Bless.”
Ram Rod’s First Anniversary Party
Story by Uncle Jerry. Photos by Kirk & Uncle Jerry On Nov 30, 2013, myself, Kirk & Karen went down to RAM ROD’S SALOON in Houma to help Rod celebrate his 1st Anniversary in business. We were greeted b y friendly faces & Rod himself. The atmosphere around the bar is nice, plenty of parking outside for 100-200 bikes & a perfect location with no major traffic. This place would be perfect to hold a small rally. I do plan on going back there in the very near future to “pass a good time” Until then, be safe, ride sober & watch for cages. “UNCLE JERRY”
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PLAISANCE’S BAR 1920 Pratt St. Gretna, LA. Smallest Bike Night on the Westbank. Happy Hour and Bike Night. HOOTERS OF DENHAM SPRINGS 254 Range 12 Boulevard Denham Springs LA. (225)243-7962 Bike Night every Tuesday. First Tuesday of the month is Hooter’s Bike Bash with Baton Rouge Harley-Davidson, vendors and a DJ. JUST ONE MORE 6545 W. Main Street, Houma, LA. 985-873-9923. Bike Night & Steak Night with DJ.
WEDNESDAY SHOVELHEAD’S SALOON 140 I-310 Service Road, St. Rose, LA. Behind RaceTrac. 504-468-9007. $2.00 domestic longnecks. THE KAMP 2317 Hickory Ave. Harahan, LA. Live music from local bands for most bike nights and food next door at the ever so delicious Hillbilly Barbeque. ANOTHONY’S OUTRIGGER 113 Hampton St. Houma, LA. 985-876-4911.
O’ ACES 1662 Gause Blvd. Slidell, LA 7pm til’ $2.00 Dom. Longnecks $2.00 Wines, Well Brands & Shot Specials Bows BBQ on the premises for your conveniance
WICKED SPIRITS 1115 Washington St. West, Monroe, LA. 318-322-3939. COSCINO’S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT 1817 N. Causeway Blvd, Mandeville, LA, Beer & Food Specials, Live Music. www.coscinospizza.com for more information. Moe and Big D’s Stumble In 5201 4th Street Marrero, LA 504-872-0080 Call Ahead for Up to Date Bike Nights McGuires Pit Stop 4117 Jefferson Hwy. Jefferson 504-828-2928 MCGUIRES PIT STOP WEST 520 Destrehan Ave. Harvey 504-348-1854
THURSDAY
SANTA FE CATTLE COMPANY 2035 Hammond Square Dr, Hammond, LA. 985345-9919. 3rd Thursday. Sponsored by Hammond Harley-Davidson. Six Packs 5155 West Park Ave. Houma, La. Every Thursday 7PM - till’ (985)876-0009 - Drink Specials and Free Food
CYCLE WORLD OF HOUMA 5509 W Park Ave, Houma, LA. 985-876-6104. 3rd Thursday. TWIN PEAKS 6990 Siegen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA. Sponsored by Baton Rouge Harley-Davidson. www.twinpeaksrestaurant.com TRASHY BIKER BAR 23942 Hwy 22 East, Ponchatoula, LA. $8.00 beer buckets. All shots $2.00. Inside overnight bike parking.
FRIDAY FLIRTY LEE’S
8657 West Main Street, Houma, LA. 985-360-3827. $1.50 longnecks, $4.00 Jägerbombs. STEEL ANCHOR 6441 W. Main St. Houma, LA (985)850-0070 7 Pm Bike Night - Free Food for Bikers $1.50 Domestic, $2.50 Import
SATURDAY
DAGO’S ALLEY PRESENTS HOT ROD & BIKE NIGHT 1201 Lakeshore Dr, Lake Charles, LA. 337-4333033. 2nd Saturday. RENE’S BLUE MOON 100 North Willow St, Lockport, LA. 985-532-5533. Karaoke. TRIPLE T’S 6271 West Main Street, Houma. 985-223-0031 1st Saturday, 7 to Midnight.
SUNDAY
BOBBY D’S SPORTS BAR 6909 Westbank Expressway, Marrero, LA. 504-3021450. All day, all night Bike Night. Free food. BAYOU SCOUNDREL DAIQUIRIS 8837 Florida Blvd, Suite B, Walker, LA. 225-2714438. www.facebook.com/BayouScoundrelDaiquiris T Cupp’s 1500 Bridge City Ave. Bridge City La. Bike Day, ALL DAY RUBBER DOWN MAGAZINE
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Louisiana Motorcycle Clubs & Organizations American Motorcyclist Association www.americanmotorcyclist.com
NEW CLUBS
Brotherhood of Old School Bikers “Roadhog” Founder. oldschoolbikers@live. com : http://brotherhood-osb.tripod.com 715-0444
Gulf Coast Biker Chicks-NOLA Chapter Brothers Keepers Motorcycle Club gcbcnolachapter@gmail.com www.brotherskeepersmc.com LA Lady Cruisers-Women on Wheels www.laladycruisers.org
Christian Motorcycle Association www.cmausa.org Cajun Cruisers
_____________________________ 985-693-7252 Acadian R.O.K. (337)-233-9383 ABATE OF LOUISIANA www.abateoflouisiana.org American Legion Riders Post 175 Dhicks70068@comcast.net American Legion Riders Contact your local A.L. post for details Harley Owners Group See your local dealer for details Acadiana Dirt Riders (337)-519-2520 Azuza Streetriders of Alexandria www. Azuzastreetriders.com Bikers Against Child Abuse Louisiana.backworld.org Back Road Bikers 225-921-5769 Bayou Riders of Louisiana 225-293-6691 Big Dog Riders 504-887-6968 Blue Knights Chapter II-New Orleans www.blueknightslaii.org
Phantom Riders Bike & Car Club 985-758-1571 Plaquemines Riding Club 504-394-9686 Prairie Cajun Cruisers 337-550-5993 Riders Association of Triumph 504-455-6677 Rebel Rider RC Hip, 504-905-6480
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Red Knights Chapter LA1-Jefferson/ Chaptercommanderla6@gmail.com NOLA Metro Confederation of Leathernecks MC Home.mindspring.com/~rednightsla roadrageisfun@yahoo.com Red Knight Chapter LA4-Tangiphoa Downsouth Burners Home.mindspring.com/~redknightsla www.downsouthburners.com Red Knights Chapter LA5-St. Tammany www.redknightsla5.org Fire & Iron M/C Red Knights Chapter LA7-Livingston 318-561-9668 Home.mindspring.com/~redknightslas Enforcers MC Shreveport Chapter www.EnforcersMC.com R.O.K. (Riders of Kawasaki) 337-233-9383 Forgotten Warriors, Inc. kajunforyou@yahoo.com Goldwing Road Rider Association www.gwrralaa.com Gulf South BMW Owners www.gulfsouthbmw.org Hybirds Motorcycle Club www.hybirdsmc.com Iron Order MC www.ironordermc.com
Iron Warrior MC iwmccentralla@yahoo.com Louisiana Road Ramblers 985-748-7207 Louisiana Trail Riders Association Blue Knights Chapter III-Covington 985computing.com/blueknights3/index.html225-767-1850 Blue Knights Chapter VIII-Lake Charles Louisiana Valkyrie Riders 337-365-0955 www.blueknightslaviii.com Blue Knights Chapter IX-Livingston MAC-Motorcycle Awareness Campaign www.blueknightslaix.org www.macorg.com Blue Knights Chapter XII-Gretna Motorheadz M/C www.blueknightslaxii.com 337-433-3033 Blue Knights Chapter XIII-Alexandria Mudpuppies Motorcycle Club www.blueknightsla13.com www.mudpuppies-mc.com Blue Knights Chapter XIV-Lafayette PAK- Parents And Kids www.bkla14.org pakriderssofla@aol.com Breezy Hill Enduro Club Patriot Guard Riders 225-261-7198 www.patriotguard.org
Skull Cult MC 504-252-0497 Solomons Brigade (Harleys Only) solomonsrigade@aol.com Sons of Confederate Veterans Mechanized Calvary lukeinthewind@aol.com Southern Cruisers Riding Club www.southerncruisers.net South LA Trailblazer Riding Club 504-416-8079 Street Pirates of New Orleans 504-388-9314 Street Survivors 985-637-3069 S.W.A.T. MC, Jackson MS www.swatmc.com Swamp Riders Inc. 985-438-2465 Triumph Motorcycle Riders Club 504-779-6101 Vietnam Vets M/C, Mississippi Chapter bubbaVNV1@yahoo.com UMF of America, Northwest LA Chapter 318-636-1969 US Military Vets MC www.usmvmc.org Windriders of Louisiana 985-863-3753
Verified motorcycle organizations are eligible for a free two line listing consisting of the organization’s name and one of the following: a URL (preferred), an e-mail address or a phone number. A listing of up to 6 lines is $99 a year per organization name. Each chapter is a separate organization unit for billing purposes.
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Speed and Sports Vintage Trails Series Grand Cane, LA (318)-461-3659
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Sponsored by Project Independence. The ride starts AHRMA Vintage Motorsports at Cajun Harley-Davidson, 724 I-10 So. Frontage Rd. Grand Cane, LA in Scott. Motorcycles leave (318)-461-3659 at 8:00 am Friday. The ride ends in Galveston, TX AHRMA Post Vinatge Mix with an arrival party and Grand Cane, LA complimentary meal. Prizes (318)-461-3659 will be awarded for the best 3 hands. The event will Daytona Bike Week include auction, door prizes, Daytona Beach, FL and 50-50 split. All the www.bikerplaza.com proceeds benefit Project Independence. The overnight Nuclear Cowboyz motorcycle poker run will Freestyle Tour travel to Galveston Island, TX with the arrival party New Orleans, LA at Woody’s Beach Bar. Reg(504)-587-3663 istration kicks off-as it does 11th Annual Ride for Autism every year-with an open house on Thursday March “Ride for Independence” 20th, 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Scott, LA Cajun Harley-Davidson in (985)-237-0429 Scott, LA. A complimenwww.projectindependence.org tary jambalaya meal will be served. Registration Brittany’s Project will also be open on Friday Franklin, LA and Saturday. The ride is a “ride as you will” event, (337)-828-2184 once a rider is registered he www.brittanyproject.org rides as he or she chooses. Great Southern Proceeds benefit Project Independence. The host Motorcycle EXPO hotel in Galveston is the Jackson, MS Victorian, offering suites (601)-832-3020 that will accommodate six (6) people (more if they are AHRMA Road Racing, really friendly) at an almost NOLA Motorsports unbelievable rate.
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Sponsored by Jennings Lions Club. The ride starts at Shop Rite on Highway 26 in Jennings. Registration begins at 8:30 am and the motorcycles go out at 10:00 am. The ride fee is $20.00 per person. The fee includes a t-shirt with early registration. Proceeds benefit Crippled Children’s Camp and the La Eye Foundation.
The event takes place in the Red River District in Shreveport. The event includes a guided ride, bike show, food, vendors, games, live music, and more. Registration is $30.00. Bthe bike show will be judged by the nuns. A trophy will be awarded for Nuns choice. The event benefits children’s health programs. Come ride with the Sisters...dozen plus nuns on bikes!
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Northshore Cruisin’ for a Cure Poker Run & Charity Event Covington, LA (985)-710-7542
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Houma Street Survivors RC 3rd Annual TNT Bike Rally Houma, LA (985)-637-3069 MS Gulfcoast Memorial Day Blowout Gulfport, MS (228)-918-3539
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