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JUNE 2016 20 Leesburg Bikefest............................................................................................. 8, 10 The Boogie Holar Spriing Fling......................................................................... 12 Thunder Beach...Just Awesome!................................................................ 14-15 Junebug Boogie Events Listings.................................................................. 16-17 Father's Day - A Photo Gallery of Riding Dads and Their Kids.......... 20-21 Cold Motorcycles Were Unfrozen at the 14th Annual Spring Thaw......... 22 Bike Events..................................................................................................... 24-27 Bike Nights..................................................................................................... 28-29 Southern Biker Riders........................................................................................ 30 Garza Law Firm, PLLC - Sound Advice from Your Attorney..................... 30 th
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Hope this finds you doing well.
We are headed to the Tellico Biker Rally in beautiful Tellico Plains, TN. The weather looks great and praying it stays that way. There will be some great biker events like a burnout contest, bike show, biker games, and the music will be top-notch. This rally is set in a beautiful rural setting with great places to go ride and check out our southern hospitality in our neck of the woods. If you haven't been before, you need to make plans to come see why this rally is so well-liked. This is the peak of bike rallies and events. So many to choose from, it's difficult to decide which one to attend. Whatever you decide, be safe and have fun. Keep Your Knees In The Breeze! Kristin "Ms Mag Man" Gracy Kristin@SouthernBiker.us
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20th Leesburg Bikefest By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy
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etting VIP treatment from organizers at any event is always an awesome plus. And the Leesburg Partnership along with some of their staff Rachel O’Ryan and Amber Schlaefer made our groups Bikefest extra special. There to cover the event for the #1 Event Magazine in the South, our Southern Biker Road Crew took in all of the Leesburg Bikefest action. Located in downtown Leesburg, Florida, the town’s roads are blocked off and only allow motorcycle traffic. Over 300+ vendors from all over the nation
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were there and they had plenty of folks to take advantage of all the merchandise they had for sale. We were there to cover the event and have fun and the largest three-day motorcycle rally didn’t disappoint. For example, 80+ concerts meant there would be lots of bands performing great music. Headliners for other events were there each night entertaining everyone; Bret Michaels, Everclear, Molly Hatchet, the Outlaws and more made for large crowds at the Leesburg stage sponsored by Gator HarleyDavidson.
Here at the Leesburg Bikefest, there was something for everyone, every day. Even the Leesburg Police Department had a fundraiser going on where you could get your picture taken in the Leesburg Police “Jail” and help support community events. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the nation and other countries were there to take in the poker runs, the biker games, the huge tattoo expo, the bikini contests and even some old school car shows. The motorcycle shows were especially awesome to attend and enter to win. I The Rat’s (continued on page 10)
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Hole Best of Show was won by Nedal Amin from Kuwait‌ yes Kuwait. That is just an example of how popular the Leesburg Bikefest has become as it continues to grow every year and attract more and more people from all over the world. Bike Builders from all over come to show their coveted motorcycles off pitting the best against the best. Next year, you can look for the Southern Biker Magazine’s Ladies Ride-In Bike Show. Special trophies will be made for all classes of V-Twins and metrics and only women who ride their bikes in can enter. See you next year at the largest 3-Day Motorcycle Rally. For more information, see www. leesburgbikefest.com.
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The Boogie Hollar Spring Fling By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy
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here’s just something to say about a couple who can really turn it up when it comes to rallies; Herbert and Amber Clark are two such people. The Boogie Hollar Rally in the middle of West Tennessee has taken hold and hundreds of folks are enjoying a weekend long adventure on 127 private acres. Biker Bob is quoted as saying, “This place was a zoo on Saturday night. (It had) rocking bands, tons of contests, two complete afternoons of some of the best bike games of any show I’ve been to this rally has it going on!” The four days of entertainment included bands like the Rockin’ Country Nights, Brother Raines, Mighty Sideshow, Evil Twin and the Toxic Pistols. The girls of the Hollywood Knockouts straight out of Sturgis kept the action going with all girls’ oil wrestling. An in-facility poker run was a great new idea as some of the contests that went on around Amberland. The bike show, loud pipes contest, the burnout contest and motorcycle field games kept the V-Twins and few scoots running the entire time. Vendors had everything from food to jewelry to clothing for folks to shop and buy. Campers, trailers, RVs, tents and several golf carts helped folks rest and party the entire four days. The Fall Boogie Hollar is almost finished being put together so get yourselves ready for round two of the 2016 Boogie Hollar with top musical groups and tons of entertainment.
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Thunder Beach ...Just Awesome! By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy
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he 2016 Spring Thunder Beach Rally was everything you would expect from a great motorcycle rally and more! The Gulf Coast has one of the best rallies on the planet, thanks in large part to the folks at Thunder Beach Productions and their professional staff. They set us up at the awesome Twin Palms Condominiums on the beach and in the center of everything. The entire event is so organized that a person CAN see all the events that are going on for the week (using the Thunder Beach pirate map), do a little exploring on their own and get some beach time too. I know, we just did it all! Thousands of motorcycles converged on Panama City Beach to enjoy 70+ degrees
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weather, sunshine, the beach and lots of motorcycles. It was an absolute gorgeous week for Thunder Beach. The Southern Biker Road Crew members, Kristin and I were everywhere. Frank Brown Park, PCB Harley-Davidson, the Boardwalk Beach Resort, Hammerhead Fred’s, Sharky’s, the Wicked Wheel and Pier Park were loaded with people enjoying all the things that Thunder Beach rolled out for them. Great food was everywhere including the food vendors at the venues. Those people can cook! Ms Thunder Beach Bikini Contest was one of the toughest contests in some time. It was loaded with lovely ladies from around the southeast. We also hit some of our
favorite night spots at Buster’s Beer & Bait, SIK Motorcycles, Ms Newbie’s, Billy’s Oyster Bar, Capt. Anderson’s and the always outstanding All American Diner. We brought over 400 SBMag Road Crew shirts and we brought home none. Yep, lots of folks have now joined the Road Crew! The Baddest Bagger contest had some amazing motorcycles and the motorcycle LED night contest was cool to see. Lots of money went into to some of those bikes for lighting up the night. Our focus for the end of the week was highlighted by the Best of Thunder Beach Bike Show we hosted. Motorcycles from all over America came to the event. This year we included a Distance Traveled trophy which was won by John Gallagher who traveled 1,265 miles just to get here. Motorcycles with two and three wheels entered to win the coveted 14” laser engraved wooden surfboards by High Caliber Laser in Knoxville, Tennessee and receive door prizes from Southern Biker Magazine, Deer Screamer, Invicta watches, Raci Babi helmet liners and Custom Dynamics products. Judging is a tough job but we always have different judges so none of the same ideas and thoughts on what motorcycles should have or look like are the same each show. With our three judges, the scores averaged up and the results are as follows:
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Class 1st 2nd V-Twin #105 Andrew Hawkins #107 Shawn Steele Three-Wheel #201 William Conley #204 John Cawd Harley Touring #308 Chris Thomas #305 Thomas Messer Harley Cruiser #402 Gary Mossner #401 John Gallagher Harley Softail #503 Steve Mays #504 Don Huskey Harley Sportster #603 Danette Rowland #602 Carter Lally Metric Street Bike #701 Tony Simmons #703 Aaron Wolfe Metric Cruiser/Touring #804 Ron Doyle #805 John Tyson Radical Custom #910 Tim Martin #904 Chris Randolf Antique #1001 Bryan Goguen #1003 Aaron Wolfe Custom Paint #1208 Gary Mossner #1213 Fritz Disch People's Choice #903 Scott Wilson Editor's Choice #907 Eddie Foster
The People’s Choice and the Editor’s Choice received authentic six-foot custom painted surfboards by Robert Rivera Jr from the shop of Kotic Kustoms out of Woodstock, Georgia. Both winners were ecstatic but getting those surfboards back home on a motorcycle would be a challenge. “I want to thank you for an outstanding bike show. It was organized and the people loved seeing the bikes and I loved winning the big surfboard. It maked my whole week”, said Eddie Foster. The crowd was huge for the entire event and some got to compare notes and products with bike show contestants. Bob McNally with LawBike.com was on hand and giving out lots of LawBike swag and deliver the trophies with winners. The fall Thunder Beach rally (October 19th-23rd) will again have our phenomenal Championship Belts for the People’s Choice and Editor’s Choice. Who will take home the straps? You’ll have to be there to see it. Bring your best and compete with the best. It’s the only way to know if you will be the coveted Champion of the Best of Thunder Beach. And remember when going to Thunder Beach on beautiful Panama City Beach and you buy merchandise like a commemorative t-shirt, if it doesn’t have Thunder Beach on it, it’s just another bogus t-shirt you’ll end up tossing out or using it to wipe off your greasy hands while fixing stuff. It’s kinda like buying a Kymco motorcycle and putting Harley-Davidson emblems on it; it’s just not the real thing, LOL. See you in the fall!
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Cold Motorcycles Were Unfrozen at the 14th Annual Spring Thaw
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cooter at Both Barrels Productions hosts this bike show and swap meet every year as one of the several awesome events he produces. This year he changed it up a little turning this into a one day event. He relocated from the location from Murfreesboro, TN to the Nashville Fairgrounds. This I believe was a welcome change as hundreds of folks came out to shop and enter and watch the bike show. This year, the trophies were off the chain! Scooter always does a nice job with them but they sure did catch a lot of attention. Lots of prize money was handed out as well because everyone likes the green stuff. Vendors sold their items and did some old school swapping to everyone’s delight. It was a great time to get out and see some choppers, rat rods, rat bikes, custom bikes and very nice custom paint jobs. Can’t wait until the next event as I’m in the stages of building my own custom, home-built bike.
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ALABAMA Jun 18: Dog’s Biker Heaven Blood Drive & Swap Meet, 4274 Hwy 101, Elgin (Next to Bonnie’s Kountry Café). 10 am5:30 pm. 256-229-9609 Jun 25: Blue Knights AL XII Charity Ride at Barber Motor Sports, Leeds. Meet at Heart of Dixie H-D, Pelham, ride to track, group ride to Eagle Vision.$20/$5. KSU 9:30 am. fortyfive@windstream.net
FLORIDA Jun 25: Clyde E Lassen Poker Run at Palm Valley American Legion Post #233, Ponte Vedra Beach. Registration 10am-12pm, LBI 5pm(ish). $10/person/hand. Best hand $100 / Worst $50. 904-548-7077. www.gofundme. com/forourvets. Aug 18-20: Sand & Sass Ladies Rally at H-D Panama City Beach, 14700 Panama City Beach Pkwy, PCB. Riding, fun activities, workshops, bike competition, music, vendors, Men of Harley
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GEORGIA Jun 4: FDR Motorcycles on the Mountain at FDR State Park, Pine Mountain. Escorted rides, games, vendors, events, food and fun. $10/person. KSU: 10AM. Bob Awtrey, Blue Knights GA XVIII, ga18@blueknights.org Jun 5: Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Ride For Kids Atlanta Motorcycle Ride & Community Festival. Police escorted ride stars and ends Cummings Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Rd, Cummings. Registration 8am-9:30am, KSU 10am, rain or shine. www. RideForKids.org Aug 13: Ride For The Fallen begins and ends at Frazier’s H-D, Buford. Registration & Lunch 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM, Safety Briefing 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM, Ride 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Police escorted, live music,
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KENTUCKY Jun 25-26: AMRA (all classes), Bowling Green. Jul 8-10: NHDRO Mid-Season Sizzle, Louisville. Jul 14-17: Sturgis Kentucky Bike Rally at 125 Pryor Blvd, Sturgis. Live music with Colt Ford, Mustang Sally, Louisiana Swamp Donky, Hollywood Gutterats, Charlie Bonnett III & Rebel Ways, Curt Towne. Indoor bike show, bike games, dirt drags, poker run, contests. 21+ only! Order your wristband now for easy entry. 270-333-7244 or www.kentuckybikefest.com
MISSISSIPPI Jul 9: Patriot Ride and Bike Show at Key Air Airport, 9877 N Airport Rd, NE, Blaine. Registration 9 am-11:30 am. KSU 12:00 pm. $35/rider and
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NORTH CAROLINA Jun 10-12: Indian/Victory/ Slingshot Rally In The Smokies, 3374 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley. Info & display tents, rides, swap meet, rides, DJ/bands, concerts, door prizes, leather, jewelry, parts, food vendors. 336-580-1638 www.maggievalleyrallys.com Jun 11-12: Rockingham.
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TENNESSEE - EAST Wed-Bike Nite at Quaker Steak & Lube, Sevierville. Live music, food & drink specials. 865-8684972 or www.thelube.com Wed-Bike Night at Hurricane Grill, Knoxville, food and drink specials. Thurs-Bike Nite/Ladies Nite at Blistered Chicken Saloon, Spring City. $1 draft for ladies. Thurs-Bike Night at Ridge Runners, 259 Warehouse Rd, Oak Ridge. 865-298-5262 Thurs-Bike Night at Silver Dollar Bar & Grill, Louisville. Live music Thurs-Bike Night/Ladies Night at Whiskey Bend, 4328 N Broadway NE, Knoxville. Live music, beer tubs, vendors, dance floor, bike parking. Thurs-Bike Night at Quaker Steak & Lube, 8355 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, 6-10pm Live Music.
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Jun 2: Benefit Bike Night for Semper Fi Fund at Whiskey Bend, 4328 N Broadway NE, Knoxville. Jun 9: Bike Nite Kick-Off at Quaker Steak & Lube, 8325 Kingston Pk, Knoxville, 6-10pm. Door prizes, vendors, Live music w/KTown, 865-240-3928 Jun 10-11: Etowah Moonshine Festival, Savannah Oaks Winery, Delano. Live music, copper still building demo, running a still demo, beer and alcohol tent, food and craft vendors and more. Meet your favorite TV moonshiners and American Idol finalist Jessica Meuse. Jun 11: Dice Run-3rd annual, registration 10am, KSU 11am, $20 at Smoky Mtn H-D, Maryville. Jun 12: East TN HOG Chapter Ride, Meet at KHDW 8:45amKSU 9AM- Ride to Rugby. Jun 17-19: NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals (HD TF), Bristol.
Jun 18: United Veterans of Blount County Annual Ride at Applebee’s, Alcoa Hwy, Alcoa. Breakfast (7am-9am), KSU at 10am. 865-228-0137 or kmb1696@yahoo.com Jun 18: Channon Christian Memorial Ride at The Shed, Maryville. Jun 25: TN Motorcycling Profiling Project Poker Run at The Shed, Maryville. Jun 25: St Jude Motorcycle Ride ending at Silver Dollar Bar & Grill, Louisville with free concert by N20. Jun 26: American Legion Post 2 Riders Poker Run (Save the date) at Knoxville Harley, Clinton Hwy. Jun 26: Anthony “Tony” Goins Memorial Ride at Rocky Top H-D, 105 Waldens Main St, Pigeon Forge, registration 10:30, KSU 11:15. Ends at Smoky Mtn H-D, Maryville. Cost $15/rider$10/passenger. All proceeds to Rocky Top HOG Chapter.
Drawing for door prizes at end of ride. Jul 16: Noogastrong Memorial Ride, 7720 Lee Highway Chattanooga. To ride & honor the five who were murdered by a terrorist on July 16th 2015 in Chattanooga. www. noogastrongride.com. Cost: $15, KSU: 10:30am
TENNESSEE - MIDDLE & WEST May 31-Jun 4: Tennessee State H.O.G. Rally, 250 North Main Street, Memphis. Home of the Blues & birthplace of Rock ‘n Roll. Tues-$10K poker run, WedElvis Day, ending with dinner at Graceland. Fri & Sat: Harley Demo fleet. $50.00 Register at www.tnstatehogrally.com Jun 3-5: Smith/Wilson/Stones River/Caney Fork Charters Points Rodeo/Field Event at 5859 Hartsville Pk, Lebanon. $10/person or $15/couple. Kids under 12 free, 13-17 $5. Camping Fri & Sat. Vendors welcome. FMI 615-310-3436 Southern Biker Magazine - 25
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www.ScooterShine.com Jun 16-19: Junebug Boogie Motorcycle Rally & Party, 15th Anniversary! 115 Waterloo Rd, Cookeville. Live bands, comedian, contests, field events, Mr & Miss Junebug Boogie contest. Only $40 entry fee. www.junebugboogie.com. Jul 3: Biker Sunday at 2302 Highland Ave, Columbia. Church service begins at 9am. Columbia CMA Chapter will meet at 8:30am; KSU 8:45am at Shoney’s Restaurant, Columbia. 615-969-9908 Jul 23-24: Man Cup, Memphis.
TEXAS Jun 5: Republic of Texas Biker Rally Military Tribute Ride, Cowboy H-D, Austin. www. rotrally.com Jun 9-12: Republic of Texas Biker Rally at Travis County Expo Center, Austin. Live music. www. rotrally.com
VIRGINIA Thurs Bike Night at Quaker Steak & Lube, 629 State Street, Bristol VA, 7-10pm Live Music. 26 - Southern Biker Magazine
Jun 2: Bike Night Block Party at 6pm at Quaker Steak & Lube, Bristol, door prizes, games, vendors, live music. Road closure begins at 3pm. 276-6449464 Jun 11: Back of the Dragon, Tazewell County Fairgrounds, Tazewell. Memorial ride, registration 9:30am-12:30pm, fee $20/single or $25/double. KSU 1pm. Food, entertainment, bands and more. www. backofthedragon.com or 276988-5726 Jun 22-25: Virginia H.O.G. Rally at Lynchburg. Register www. vastatehogrally.com Jun 25: Einherjar Rally at Grove’s Winchester H-D, Winchester. Live music-Project 22 Movie Screening Bikini Bike Wash Celebrity Guests Beer, Wine, food & more Group Motorcycle Ride: Riders - $20/ Passengers - $10 Proceeds benefit WarYours, Inc. Rain date 7/2. www.facebook.com/ events/1731748047043231
NATIONAL EVENTS Jun 4: Women’s Freedom Ride 2016. Cross country ride starting at Charleston, SC looping around the U.S for 2.5 weeks. FMI Karen: womensfreedomride@gmail. com or 704-267-4450 Jul 8: Skooterz & Shooterz Rock The Canyon Motorcycle Rally, 39522 Fruitland Mesa Rd, Crawford, CO. Food, live music, contests, vendor space Free. Charity Run and silent auction. Camping available. Skooterzandshooterz.com
MUSIC EVENTS Jun 1: Patio Pirates at Quaker Steak & Lube, Sevierville, TN Jun 2: Below 7-Block Party at Quaker Steak & Lube, Bristol, VA Jun 2: Wayne’s World at Quaker Steak & Lube, Knoxville, TN Jun 2: City Limits at Silver Dollar Bar & Grill, Louisville TN
Jun 2-4: Brothers & Sisters Reunion. 2nd: Bike nite 6pm, Allman Bros Tribute Concert, 3rd: Blackberry Smoke and Preacher Stone, 4th: Blackberry Smoke with Stolen Rhodes, The Shed, Maryville, TN Jun 3: Cold Fire at Silver Dollar Bar & Grill, Louisville TN Jun 4: Southern Steel at Silver Dollar Bar & Grill, Louisville TN Jun 8: Chris Rains at Quaker Steak & Lube, Sevierville, TN Jun 9: Justified at Silver Dollar Bar & Grill, Louisville TN Jun 9: WyldeHeart at Quaker Steak & Lube, Bristol VA Jun 9: Bike nite 6pm Vinyl Nite at The Shed, Maryville, TN Jun 9: KTown Band & Kick-off Party at Quaker Steak & Lube, Knoxville, TN Jun 10: Live music at Silver Dollar Bar & Grill, Louisville TN Jun 11: Romeo Kings at Silver Dollar Bar & Grill, Louisville TN June 2016
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hen is the last time you modified your bike? Now, think about how you modified it. Did you spend a lot of money modifying it? Would you be surprised if I told you that your insurance may not cover your modification? That's right, depending on what you did to your ride, you could be left under Marcos Garza insured. Motorcycles, like cars, can be infinitely customized, but just because you purchased insurance when you bought your ride, doesn't mean your provider will cover your new chrome muffler or handlebars if you are in an accident, or someone rides off with your bike. Now, I bet you are wondering what sort of modifications affect your insurance? Well, I wish I had a one-size-fits-all answer, but unfortunately I don't. Each insurance plan is so different that some may cover your modifications and others may not. Even though it's a relatively small modification, that little change may be enough for your insurer to refuse to pay the price of the modification. That being said, your insurance should still pay what your ride is worth before modification, but maybe not a penny more.
JD Vincent Bike Info: '00 H-D 1200C, 06 H-D FXDWG Wideglide, '09 H-D FXSTC Softail Custom Occupation: Chrome Consultant at Knoxville HarleyDavidson (11 years) Interests: Customizing Harleys & Mustangs, playing competitive pool and hanging with my friends at Ridge Runners
How do you avoid this potential pitfall? Well, fortunately, that is pretty easy. When you insure your ride, ask your insurer if you need to notify them about any modifications to your bike. If they say yes, then as soon as you make that modification, or even before you make it, you may want to give your insurance company a ring and let them know about the new leather seat you just put on your ride. If they say no, it still can't hurt to give them a call and let them know about the change. Some modifications may not need to be reported to your insurance, but how can you know what needs to be reported and what doesn't without asking? The rationale behind this is that when you insure your motorcycle, the insurance company places a value on your ride. However, as soon as you make a change to your bike it changes the value. With an increase in value, it could mean that your new investment isn't protected as well as you thought. The best way to avoid a situation of under coverage is to call your insurance company and tell them about the change. Your premium may go up a little, but it's better to go up now instead of waiting until something happens and the insurance company saying they won't cover it. If you're having trouble talking with your insurance company, feel free to reach out to your neighborhood friendly motorcycle attorney for assistance. Marcos Garza is the owner of the Garza Law Firm, PLLC, a Tennessee Law Firm dedicated to the full service of motorcyclists, bikers, cruiser and crotch rocket riders across the state. Please direct all comments and follow up questions to him at mgarza@garzalaw.com.
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