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2014 Indian Chieftain
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he 2014 Indian® Chieftain™ was unveiled in Sturgis and is now beginning to hit the streets in the hands of motorcycle riders all over the world. Polaris promised to keep the Indian in its prior, greater style glory and they did not disappoint. With one swoop of the design pen, The Chieftain™ still looks Indian® with agrerssive additions. It’s the first Indian Motorcycle® ever with a hard fairing, hard saddlebags and unbelievable features that only enhance the ride. The past has met the present in this new Chieftain™ and they don’t intend to look back. When I first saw the new Chieftain it definitely got my attention. I became really excited about the new options and features that had been added to the motorcycle all while keeping that Indian nostalgic look. Riding it was one of my WOW factors of the year.
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Where the Past meets the Present
By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy
And it’s obvious that Polaris intends to aim their sites solely at HarleyDavidson and their touring models; they’ve even said so. From starting it up to driving it through the curves and then hitting the straight aways at legal speed (wink), it has all the power and performance you look for and then some. The handling was phenomenal and the aerodynamics of this motorcycle was obviously well thought out in the R&D department. The suspension was not a second thought either. It handled with surprising nimbleness and still had aggressive grip in the curves that you wouldn’t expect with a 825 pound motorcycle. When I parked it at a couple of my local watering holes, everyone came out to look at it and sit on it. They too were impressed with the new Indian edition. Many were finding a
dealership to test ride one that day. The Chieftain’s front fairing with a push button power-adjustable windshield houses many great features. It has extensive digital instrumentation including a tire pressure monitoring system (that’s handy for those of us that may forget to check it). The digital, 100 watt audio system is crisp, clear and loud when you need it and also Bluetooth ready when you want to play your own music from your smartphone. It also has keyless ignition, cruise control and a digital readout for every gauge you need. The aluminum frame has an integrated airbox and wherever there could be chrome, Indian put chrome so that the new Chieftain would have top of the line, shiny chrome for all to ...continued
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enjoy. The new hard saddlebags are mounted on quick-release anchors and feature remote electric locks you control with a console mounted button or your convenient key fob. The big thing centered around this motorcycle was the unveiling of its new engine; the Thunder Stroke™ 111. The look was inspired by the Indian motorcycles of old but the performance was definitely another “pop” Polaris was looking for. Powerful, smooth and all the torque you look for in any motorcycle of this caliber. “With the 2014 Indian Chief Vintage, Polaris has done an admirable job of combining the classic and contemporary.” -- MotorcycleUSA “It took the Indian design and engineering team at Polaris a mere 27 months to create from the ground up these all-new Chiefs ... a mind-blower. And after riding them, it feels like a miracle.” -- Cycle World
“The Chief arrives as a true HarleyDavidson fighter.” -- Motor Trend “When we acquired Indian Motorcycle two and a half years ago, we set out to capture the heart, soul and legendary heritage of this iconic American brand and then infuse it with unparalleled design, engineering and state-of-the-art technology,” said Scott Wine, CEO of Indian Motorcycle parent company Polaris Industries Inc. “...I know motorcycling fans around the world proudly join us in celebrating Indian Motorcycle and the realization that choice in American motorcycles is here to stay.” With the iconic Indian Motorcycle
elements such as valance fenders, a rich genuine leather saddle, and the lit War Bonnet atop the front fender, the Chieftain’s original DNA has been preserved and it’s added an “S” on its chest. “Super” job Polaris, you’ve kept your promise...the past has definitely met the present.
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2014 Harley-Davidson® CVO Ultra Limited Liquid Cooling a Legend
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y buddy Smokin’ Joe Ball stopped by a Harley-Davidson dealership just to visit as he always does. He owns two other Harleys (‘13 CVO Road Glide and ‘13 CVO Ultra Limited). As he walked through the doors, the dealership had just put out the new 2014 CVO Ultra Limited. Within an hour, it was his. I couldn’t believe he would do this, so I thought I’d do some digging and find out what caught his attention so quick and what made him pull the trigger. The big thing on this model of course was the Project Rushmore that Harley-Davidson calls it “Twin Cooling”. There is no big radiator protruding out of the frame like you would think. The twin radiators are cleverly hidden inside the lower leg fairing so you can’t tell there is a liquid-cooling system at all. The hoses attached to each cylinder head are also hidden to keep that clean Harley look. The result is a cool running motorcycle on the hot-hot days and better
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performance out of the engine with cooler heads. The idea is similar to the BMW R1200GS with its “Precision Cooling” system in their 2013 R1200GS model. Rather than go the full liquidcooled route with a big radiator sitting ahead of the engine, Harley chose to incorporate liquid-cooled cylinder heads into their twincooled mills to keep their iconic look. What does this really mean besides a cooler ride? It means five to seven percent more power from the twin-cooled engines. The high output twin cam engine provides 110 cubic inches of power, a low cruising rpm, more low end torque, and more passing power with a smooth shifting 6-speed cruise drive transmission. The next big change I noticed was the dash. Harley replaced the old style audio system with a brand new BOOM™ Box 6.5 infotainment system with its 6.5inch full color touch screen. The screen is pressure sensitive and the system’s navigation, music, and audio systems have 25% more volume and only 1% distortion and can be operated by hand or now by voice control. This was a really cool and useful feature for the rider that really covers the miles on their motorcycle like Smokin’ Joe. February, 2014
HarleyDavidson a d d e d some new features and changed some for the better. The Harley front fairing has been redesigned to reduce head buffeting by 20%. It also features the new Reflex Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with dynamically, electronically linked brakes for optimum stopping in all conditions. New floating open brake rotors enable better feel and shorter stopping distances. The stock seat is larger and has more room for the passenger with arm rests along
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oosing close friends can be terrible... loosing a spouse can be devasating. I don’t begin to know how that feels. If I lost Kristin, I just don’t know what I would do or how I would survive. Our friend Don Porter is going through that now. His wife Sherry passed away just before her birthday. Family and friends are helping Don through this time and God only knows the pain Don carries. But he will see her again, God promises that. Sherry was an avid rider and a champion of charity events, especially childrens’ charities and events. Most of all, she was a loving wife, terrific mother and even better grandmother. Kristin and I pray for you Don often and for the hurt and pain to heal as much as possible. Don states, “October 1979, in our A-frame apartment in Chickamauga, GA. God, I was the luckiest man in the world. I didn’t realize it then, but I knew that I was happy, and she was the reason... Oh, my baby. I wish you a wonderful, amazing, and happy birthday. I miss you much more than you could ever know. You were the most incredible person that I ever met... from a best friend, lover, and adviser, I could not have been more blessed. Rest well my love, and wait on me...”
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ome roads of central Florida were recently taken over by a different kind of Poker Run where some of the participants sported brightly colored spandex rather than leather. Motorcycle & bicycle riders went from biker bar to biker bar collecting cards for their hands. The bicyclists sped their machines down the road practically in complete silence. Such machines were made of carbon fiber and weighed approximately 15-17 pounds except for one “big bike” that pushed a hefty 33 pounds with knobby tires. It was a sight to behold when the two biker cultures met up for a common cause: to help a local woman with her medical bills as she suffers from cancer. To avoid any issues of sharing the road, the motorcycle and bicycle groups had a staggered start and rode different distances. By the time the cyclists were done, most of the motorcyclists were still visiting each bar. While this made the event very safe it did not lend many cool
photo ops as was anticipated. Safety on the road must prevail. The beneficiary of the ride, Kendra Baum, is a 51 year old with a form of cancer that has exhausted the family’s bank account. She was at the run from beginning to end (cyclists started at 8:30 and bikers at 11am), through the poker hand picking, BBQ lunch, live band and raffle. As I spoke with her at lunch, she was very grateful for those who showed up to help her family out. With a soft voice she explained that “Today is a good day, but I’ve had many bad ones that are behind me and we don’t know what lies ahead. But the Lord is giving me lots of people like you all to help us out.” While she is doing better at the moment, the medical bills continue to pour in. An account is set up at Wells Fargo in Lady Lake, FL for anyone who wishes to contribute to their fund; #26614459995.
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Supercross 2014 is Heating Up
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in route to winning his 35th main event. The standout performance of the night was JGR Toyota Yamaha’s Justin Brayton, who led over half of the main event. Brayton shadowed Villopoto all the way to the checker flag, even showing a wheel after the whoop section going for a last lap pass. Villopoto finally captured a win at Chase Field in Phoenix, a venue that always eluded him. The riders returned back to Anaheim for round 3 and the main event was nothing short of spectacular. 40 years of Supercross and this race was one for the ages. And age had nothing to do with Chad Reed and the fire that was lit under him. The 31 year old from Australia proved he was for real in 2014. The Chad Reed of old emerged and took the win after starting just outside the top 5 and climbing his way to the front. Villopoto and Stewart made contact multiple times with Villopoto going down while trying to run it in on the
Suzuki rider too aggressively. Reed saw the opportunity on the table and took it, passing Roczen and Stewart and setting the fastest lap time of the main event on lap 18. This marked Chad Reed’s 41st win and one of the most memorable of his career. Reed received no support from the factories decided to spend millions of his own dollars in starting his own team. The rider that many people wrote off proved everyone wrong with his amazing performance. Only 5 points separate the top 5 after 3 rounds with 3 different winners. The field is stacked with talent and all the riders are more determined than ever to leave their mark in 40th running of AMA Supercross. 2014 450X POINT STANDINGS 1. Ken Roczen .................................... 60 2. Ryan Villopoto ............................... 59 3. Chad Reed ......................................57 4. Ryan Dungey ................................. 57 5. Justin Brayton ................................ 55 6. James Stewart ................................ 44 7. Justin Barcia ................................... 42
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Indian Announces ‘Honoring Heroes’ Program Indian Motorcycle® announced “Honoring Heroes,” a new incentive program designed to recognize and reward all military personnel for their purchase of any all-new Indian Chief Motorcycle models. The Honoring Heroes program extends a $1,000 cash back incentive to all U.S. and Canadian Armed Forces and
will run through 2014. The program is available to all active, reserve, National Guard and retired military personnel. To take advantage of the $1,000 incentive, customers must simply visit any Indian Motorcycle dealership throughout North America and present valid military identification. “Indian Motorcycle has a long and legendary history of supporting our Armed
Forces and supplied many thousands of bikes to the military in both WWI and WWII,” said Steve Menneto, vice president of motorcycles for Polaris. “We are very proud of that heritage and today we continue that tradition with our Honoring Heroes program. You can expect strong and ongoing commitment from Indian Motorcycle to the brave men and women of our military in 2014 and beyond.”
Pope Francis Auctioning Harley for Charity The Pope’s 2013 Dyna Super Glide Custom, presented to Pope Francis during HarleyDavidson’s 110th anniversary celebration in Rome, will be auctioned off by Bonhams in Paris Feb 6 at the Grand Palais. To sweeten the deal, Pope Francis signed the tank. It will come with a Certificate of Conformity from Harley-Davidson and a Papal Certificate. Money raised from the sale will
go to Caritas Roma, specifically Caritas’ Don Luigi di Liegro hostel and soup kitchen at Rome’s Termini railway station. For 30 years Caritas Roma has been providing food and accommodations for the destitute, working to “relieve the suffering of around 1,000 less fortunate people every day.” The motorcycle has no reserve, but a base model 2013 Dyna Super Glide Custom sells for $13,199. With the Pope’s signature on it, it’s sure to bring a premium value for the charity.
Bipartisan motorcycle only checkpoint bill to be introduced in the U.S. Senate By the AMA Supporters of the motorcycle lifestyle in the U.S. Senate will introduce a bipartisan bill to ban federal funding for motorcycle only checkpoints. The Senate bill will prevent the Secretary of Transportation from issuing grants intended to support the creation of “checkpoints for an operator of a motorcycle or a passenger on a motorcycle.” Currently, only New Hampshire, Illinois, California,
Missouri and Virginia have restrictions on motorcycle only checkpoints. This has allowed other states to continue to employ this discriminatory and ineffective practice, especially during rallies and other large motorcycle events, such as Rolling Thunder in Washington, D.C. and the Daytona Bike Week in Daytona, Florida. This will be the Senate version of H.R. 1861, the Stop Motorcycle Checkpoint Funding Act.
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TENNESSEE
WEST AND MIDDLE TN Feb 22: Boswell's 6th Annual She Only Garage Party at Fesslers Lane, Nashville. 10am-2pm.Topics include packing for trips, service, pre-ride check lists, how to pick up a bike, jump start simulator, riding tips, rider testimonials and more. A great lunch will be provided, snacks and a gift. Reserve your spot today for only $15. 800-475-0737 or www.boswellsharley.com Mar 1: World Record Minibike Trip from Clarksville ending at Louisiana border near Natchez MS. Raising money for CMA Run for the Son. To follow along, make pledges and more info visit www.worldrecordminibike.com Mar 1: Havoc for Heroes presented by Bumpus H-D Collierville, 325 S Byhalia Rd. 12 ard MMA Charity Fight for Forever Young Senior Veteran Wish(r) at 6pm. Help us send 10-12 World War II veterans to the 70th Anniversary of D-Day June 6, 2014 for a chance to return to Omaha Beach at Normandy France. Space is limited. www.bumpushdcollierville.com Mar 13: Going to Daytona Bike Week? Come to the Ladies Ride-In Bike Show benefiting MDA at The Pavilion located at Bruce Rossmeyer's Destination Daytona, Ormond Beach. Registration at 11am, Awards at 3pm. Chair massages, bike painters, food vendors, motorcycle accessories, prizes & giveaways. FMI Kristin@Southernbiker.us Visit www.SouthernBikerMagazine.com to pre-register. Mar 29: Chain of Hope Ride for missing Jennifer & Adrianna Wix at KMart Parking Lot, Long Hollow Pk, Goodlettsville. Registration at 10am, KSU at 12pm. Rain date: 4/5/14. Raffles, Food, Auctions, live music and entertainment after the ride. Your donation helps raise awareness and the reward to bring them home. FMI: Larry 615-767-9229. EAST TN Feb 1: Gerbing Live Demo at Biker Rags at 1pm. Refreshments provided. Free event for everyone. At Biker Rags, 10609 Kingston Pk, Knoxville.
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Feb 1: Boudoir Photo Shoot at Knoxville H-D, Clinton Hwy, Knoxville. 10-3pm. Call 865-6892454 to schedule appt. Feb 2: Biker Rags Swap Meet, 10609 Kingston Pk, Knoxville. Feb 2: Superbowl Party with drinks, wings & Jambalaya specials at Pavilion 117, 5616 Merchants Center Blvd, Knoxville. Feb 2: Superbowl XVLIII Party at Coyote Joe's in Knoxville starting at 6pm till ? with Chili & drink specials. Feb 14: Valentine's Day at Pavilion 117, 5616 Merchants Center Blvd, Knoxville. Feb 14: Valentine's Day Dance Party at Coyote Joe's, Knoxville. Free roses for the ladies. Feb 15: Nascar in February at Pavilion 117, 5616 Merchants Center Blvd, Knoxville. Feb 20: Nascar in February at Pavilion 117, 5616 Merchants Center Blvd, Knoxville. Feb 22: Rolling Thunder, Inc Chapter TN3 - 3rd Annual Chili Cook-off Chili Chili Bang Bang at 11am. Auction starts at 2pm. Moose Lodge #1560, 6903 Mundal Road, Knoxville. Facebook. $10 chili entry fee. Games, door prizes, auction, 50/50. $10 donation per person includes: lunch, door prize ticket and goodie bag. Proceeds to Rolling Thunder POW-MIA issue. Feb 23: Nascar in February at Pavilion 117, 5616 Merchants Center Blvd, Knoxville. Feb 23: Daytona 500 Nascar Party at Oskie's Sports Bar presented by The Mag Man. Starts at noon. Food & drink specials during race. Free door prize giveaways at every caution. 155 West End Avenue, Knoxville (Farragut). Free nacho bar for Nascar Party guests provided by Southern Biker Magazine. Mar 4: Fat Tuesday Party at Coyote Joe's, Knoxville. Mascarade & costumes, How Mardi Gras Can You Get? Beads, Broads, Booze!
Mar 7-16: Daytona Bike Week-Come ride with Scott Maddux and the Smoky Mountain H-D family to Daytona. Special lodging rates at El Caribe Resort. Reception on March 11 at 6pm in the Antigua Room. www.smh-d.com Mar 27: SteelHorse Law Nite Warm-Up at Pavilion 117. Ride your Steelhorse in for the largest gathering of motorcycles! More give-aways and prizes! 5616 Merchants Center Blvd, Knoxville.
ALABAMA
Mar 6-9: Stock Law Gap Rally, 9100 Shackleville Rd, Georgiana. $25 for one day or all weekend. www. stocklawgaprally.com Mar 20-23: Bama Bike Fest Spring Rally, Ackers Farm, 16971 US Hwy 43, Forkland. www.bamabikefest.com Mar 22: 2nd Annual Wheels for Wilmer Hall in Mobile. www.mobtownriders.com Apr 3-5: GWRRA Alabama District Rally, Mobile. www.rally.alabama-gwrra.org/ Apr 10-12: Alabama State HOG Rally, Mobile. www.alstatehogrally.com
ARKANSAS
Feb 15-16: 29th Annual ABATE D-1 Motorcycle Swap Meet and Ride-In Bike Show, Little Rock. abatedistrictone@yahoo.com
FLORIDA
Now-Feb 15: $25 Oil Change at Bruce Rossmeyer's H-D. Get your motor running right for Bike Week or this weekend's ride. Good on stock H-D motor oil only. Stop by our Service Departments 7 days a week. Events, Specials, Inventory and more, visit BruceRossmeyer.com Feb 1: Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club 2nd Annual Osceola Law Ride. Escorted ride open to all motorcyclists. Starts & ends at HarleyDavidson South, Hwy 192. Riders $20/Passengers $10. All proceeds to benefit officers and families of Osceola Law Enforcement agencies in need. Registration at 8am, safety briefing at 10:15, KSU at 10:30.
Feb 21-23: Nuclear Cowboyz Freestyle Motocross (FMX) Tour, Tampa Bay Times Forum, Tampa. www. nuclearcowboyz.com/ Mar 7-10: Guests of Roar-Join us for Bike Week 2014. Come meet Elaine Larsen Racing Team & Jet Car. Her team includes the only 4 women in the world certified to race jet cars over 300 MPH! 420 N Beach St, Daytona Beach. www.roarmotorcycles.com Mar 7-16: Daytona Bike Week, Daytona Beach. Cruise down the open scenic highways of Daytona Beach and meet up with thousands of riders in the birthplace of speed for Bike Week 2014. Be here for 10 days of non-stop entertainment including live music, races, bike shows and displays, food and plenty more. FMI 866-296-8970 or www.bikerbeach.com or Facebook.com/bikerbeach pm Mar 13: Daytona Bike Week Ladies Ride-In Bike Show benefiting MDA at The Pavilion located at Bruce Rossmeyer's Destination Daytona, Ormond Beach. Registration at 11am, Awards at 3pm. Chair massages, bike painters, food vendors, motorcycle accessories, prizes & giveaways. FMI Kristin@Southernbiker.us Visit www.SouthernBikerMagazine.com to pre-register.
GEORGIA
Feb 22: Monster Energy Supercross, Georgia Dome, Atlanta. www.supercrossonline.com Mar 28-29: Bikes, Blues & BBQ FestivalDouglas Municipal Gene Chambers Airport - Hwy 441 S. NAPA/Brooks Auto Parts Car Show with Cash prizes & trophies, poker run, 50/50 draw, bike show & games, Cynergy Cargo Trailer give-a-way, cash prizes & trophies. Blues music both days. BBQ Competition with approx $9,000 in cash & prizes. Vintage Warbirds Airplanes on display, arts, crafts, vendors, food and fun for entire family. $5/vehicles, $2/motorcycles. www.CityofDouglas.com/BBBFest or 912-3830277 Mar 29: Servant Riders CMA Blessing of the Bikes, 575 Southern Pines Rd, Dublin. 10am-2pm. Kevin Tanner 478-609-1522.
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LOUISIANA
May 30-31: Boone Bike Rally with bike games, wet t-shirt, bike show, burnout winner with new tire, vendors and new things. FMI visit 828-733-8060. The best riding in the country.
May 14-18: Hawg Valley Bike Rally, Corley Chapel RD Graham, KY. Home of the world famous boogie barn! Motorcycle Rally with live music, adult contests, field events, vendors and camping. Reserved electric and water campsites available. $30/ person. (812) 660-0584 or frank.parsley@gmail. com or www.hawgvalleybikerally.com Mar 21-22: Ride for Autism. An overnight motorcycle poker run that strives to increase public awareness about the mysterious affliction and raise money to help those dealing with autism. Registration kicks off with an open house and meal at Cajun H-D, I-10 Exit 97 in Scott 6pm to 8pm. Includes arrival party in Galveston, TX with meal, ride token, T-shirt, auction, 50-50 split and prizes for the best 3 hands. www.projectindependence.org. Mar 22: Car, Truck, Motorcycle, Tractor, Special Interest and Rat Rod Event, 3rd Annual at 2817 Hwy 87, Franklin. www.brittanysproject.org/
MISSISSIPPI
Mar 15: Mississippi Gulf Coast Blessing of the Bikes, 14th Annual at 1st United Methodist Church, Gautier. www.gulfcoast.org/visitors/events/index. cfm?eventid=1937 Mar 22: Great Southern Motorcycle Expo at State Fairgrounds, Jackson. www.gsmexpo2012.webs. com
NORTH CAROLINA
Mar 13: Going to Daytona Bike Week? Come to the Ladies Ride-In Bike Show benefiting MDA at The Pavilion located at Bruce Rossmeyer's Destination Daytona, Ormond Beach. Registration at 11am, Awards at 3pm. Chair massages, bike painters, food vendors, motorcycle accessories, prizes & giveaways. FMI Kristin@Southernbiker.us Visit www.SouthernBikerMagazine.com to pre-register. May 4: Ride For Kids at White Oak Recreation Area, Apex. Registration 8-9:30am. www.Rideforkids.org May 23-25: Maggie Valley Spring Rally, Maggie Val-
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Mar 13: Going to Daytona Bike Week? Come to the Ladies Ride-In Bike Show benefiting MDA at The Pavilion located at Bruce Rossmeyer's Destination Daytona, Ormond Beach. Registration at 11am, Awards at 3pm. Chair massages, bike painters, food vendors, motorcycle accessories, prizes & giveaways. FMI Kristin@Southernbiker.us Visit www.SouthernBikerMagazine.com to pre-register. May 1-3: GWRRA D-A South Carolina District Rally at Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing and Technology, Florence. www.gwrrasc.com May 9-18: Myrtle Beach Bike Week at Murrells Inlet. Bike week treasure hunt, coastal motorcycle tours, commemorative coin, wine festival, AMA racing, late model stock car racing, truck & vintage car racing, wheels of destruction, bike nights, bike shows, stunt shows, vendors, entertainment, attractions, shows, merchandise & more. 336-5801638, sp-mbbw@myrtlebeachbikeweek.com or www.myrtlebeachbikeweek.com
TEXAS
Feb 21-23: Party On The Trinity Motorcycle Rally, Trinity Valley Expo, Liberty. www.roaddawgrallies. com Mar 21-22: Ride for Autism. An overnight motorcycle poker run that strives to increase public awareness about the mysterious affliction and raise money to help those dealing with autism. Registration kicks off with an open house and meal at Cajun H-D, I-10 Exit 97 in Scott 6pm to 8pm. Includes ar-
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VIRGINIA
Apr 5: Spring Thaw 2014 hosted by GWRRA Chapter C, Charles E. Brown Park, Lackey. www. gwrravac.com/rides-and-events.html Apr 11-13: Blue Ridge Bike Fest at Roanoke Civic Center, Roanoke. www.blueridgebikefest.com
NATIONAL EVENTS
Jan 31-Feb 2: Progressive International Motorcycle Show, Cleveland OH. www.motorcycleshows.com
Mar 13: Daytona Bike Week Ladies Ride-In Bike Show benefiting MDA at The Pavilion located at Bruce Rossmeyer's Destination Daytona, Ormond Beach. Registration at 11am, Awards at 3pm. Chair massages, bike painters, food vendors, motorcycle accessories, prizes & giveaways. FMI Kristin@Southernbiker.us Visit www.SouthernBikerMagazine.com to pre-register.
MUSIC EVENTS
Feb 1: Phoenix Rising at Bunganut Pig, Murfreesboro, TN, 9pm Feb 4: 4 On The Floor at Shooter's Bar & Grill, Hermitage, TN
Feb 7-9: Progressive International Motorcycle Show, Chicago, IL. www.motorcycleshows.com
Feb 14: Justice Colt & A weekend give away to Gatlinburg for Valentine's Day at Shooter's Bar & Grill, Hermitage, TN
Feb 14-16: Progressive International Motorcycle Show, Seattle, WA. www.motorcycleshows.com
Feb 15: Phoenix Rising at AJ's Bar & Grill, Lebanon, TN, 9pm
Mar 7-16: Daytona Bike Week, Daytona Beach. Cruise down the open scenic highways of Daytona Beach and meet up with thousands of riders in the birthplace of speed for Bike Week 2014. Be here for 10 days of non-stop entertainment including live music, races, bike shows and displays, food and plenty more. FMI 866-296-8970 or www.bikerbeach.com or Facebook.com/bikerbeach pm
Feb 21: Phoenix Rising at Bunganut Pig, Franklin, TN, 9pm Feb 21: Shoot For Tuesday at Shooters Bar & Grill, Hermitage, TN Feb 22: Phoenix Rising at Georgia's Bar & Grill, Smyrna, TN, 9pm Feb 28: Liquid Courage at Shooter's Bar & Grill, Hermitage, TN
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is touted as Milwaukee’s best burger place. Since 1999 it’s lived up to that title. What started out as an old Schlitz tavern is now a famous pub & grill. Located at 1900 W St Paul Ave, near the Harley-Davidson Museum, they have a loyal lunch and dinner following. The menu is loaded with unique appetizers such as bacon wrapped jalapeno cheese balls $6, sweet potato breaded chicken strips $6, deep fried ravioli $6. But it’s the burgers that keep ‘em coming back. A Sobleman single is Angus beef covered with American, Swiss, cheddar cheese, bacon, fried onions and jalapenos at $8.50. A hangover is Angus beef, Colby jack cheese, bacon, fried onions and a fried egg at $8.50. My bartender set me up with the 110th Milwaukee special, Angus beef, bratwurst, Swiss, cheddar cheese, bacon, jalapenos, fried onions and sauerkraut at $8.50. This thing was great! I opted for the cheese bites instead of fries with the homemade jalapeno ketchup, awesome! My comrade had the bloody masterpiece. It is a Bloody Mary in a mason jar with a brussel sprout, celery, pearl onion, mushroom, cherry tomato, lemon, pickle spear, shrimp, sausage stick, cheese cube, olive, green onion, asparagus and a bacon cheeseburger slider. All this is held together by toothpicks so you have to eat your way to the drink. If you get to the Harley-Davidson Museum be sure to try Sobelman’s and you’ll know what they mean when they tell you welcome home.
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Occupation: Owner of a construction company Bike Info: 2012 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited Hobbies: Restoring vintage vehicles, fly fishing, cruising on my Harley. Did a 5 week bike trip last summer from Vancouver to Tennessee. Looking forward to getting back to Tennessee, great roads and great people.
Sherry Stokes Porter
Bike Info: 2005 Honda VTX trike by Motortrike. Occupation: Was a CNA and phlebotomist. Hobbies: Full time “Ganni” to her grandbabies, along with her six Yorkies, swimming in her pool, couponing, yard work and of course riding; one “long” trip each year plus Panama City and Biketoberfest. She had a passion about toy runs and charity rides. She loved going to Sturgis, but was happy going anywhere, in any type of weather, if she could go by bike. P.S. Sherry passed away on Dec 20, 2013 leaving behind a loving husband, Don Porter and many loved ones.
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Advice & Tips from Your Attorneys There are some truths in life, and one is that motorcycle enthusiasts are a social bunch. Bikers love riding together, partying together and nowhere is this more pronounced than at motorcycle rallies. Some rallies like Sturgis and Daytona have become legendary and taken on international fame. However, their fame has come at George Stein a price. Consequently, they have popped onto the radar screens of certain law enforcement agencies across the country. An interesting event has happened in the south over the last few years. State police in Georgia received a grant from the federal government to conduct motorcycle-only roadblocks on the major highways heading to Florida. This obviously affects bikers all over the south heading to large events, as in the past, the roadblocks happened during the first week of March which (surprise, surprise!) corresponded Brian Caron with the Daytona bike week. The inspectors were apparently searching motorcycles and riders for mandatory safety and non-safety equipment as well as stolen VIN numbers. The typical motorist passing through one of the checkpoints would have observed a scene that looked like something from a major crime bust: a dozen Georgia State Patrol cars, a couple county sheriff’s deputy vehicles, one official vehicle from the Department of Transportation, a helicopter, and a mobile video/ photographic unit that recorded each and every biker passing through Marcos Garza the checkpoint. While the outrage among bikers is understandable, it did not get to the heart of the issue behind law enforcement’s flexing of its muscles: were the roadblocks constitutionally permissible? Does a biker passing through this roadblock have to consent to the search and, if he or she ends up in legal trouble from the stop, can the biker beat the charge because of a bad stop? The question lies as to whether a stop falls under a citizen’s fourth amendment rights against unreasonable search and seizure. Most states, utilize a five part test to determine a roadblock’s reasonability. Out of those five standards, at least two are clearly outside the scope of what a layman biker should consider when thinking about the reasonability of the stop. These two factors are best evaluated by attorneys and the information they obtain through discovery from the prosecution. However, focusing on the three remaining factors may be invaluable because they may greatly help the biker in the event criminal action is taken against him or her. The first layman’s factor to think about is whether or not the delay at the roadblock is minimal. The second layman’s factor bikers should consider is whether the roadblock operation is well-marked as a police operation. The factors which will determine if it is well marked may include if signs, roadway cones, and officers wearing displayed vests, police cars with flashing lights and/or if large signs stating a checkpoint is ahead are visibly placed. The final factor a biker should pay attention to is if all motorcyclists who are utilizing a specific roadway are stopped at the roadblock. For the roadblock to be valid, each and every motorcyclist on a given thoroughfare should be stopped at a motorcycle checkpoint. To conclude, bikers should be aware that motorcycle-only roadblocks are permissible. If a biker is on a highway where one is established, he or she cannot simply drive past it thinking that it is unconstitutional. However, the motorcyclist should pay attention to important details about the roadblock - was it well-marked, or did it pop up out of nowhere? How long did the biker get delayed at the roadblock? How long did officers take to conduct their safety search of the individual biker? Making mental notes of these important details will not likely get you out of trouble at the roadblock itself, but they may greatly help your defense in the event some criminal sanction is taken against you for the results of that roadblock search. Finally, remember that if the search at the roadblock begins to go horribly bad for whatever reason, you have other constitutional rights you can invoke. Remember, always be polite, but also be firm. You are allowed to ask questions about what is going on and whether you are being detained. If an officer seeks to search your person or the bags on your motorcycle, NEVER consent to the search. If the officer says you are being detained, find out why and make sure the officer cites the specific charge. At that point you have the right to remain silent and request an attorney, and you should probably exercise them. You have rights when confronted by law enforcement. Make sure you use them. February, 2014
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