November 2014
• Dierks Bentley Benefit Breaks Fundraising Record • Givi S650 Motorcycle Child Seat • Daytona Biketoberfest Re-Cap • AMA 2014 Hall of Fame Class
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Dierks Bentley Miles and Music for Kids Smashes Record Donations Again....... 8 The Boogie Too, Keeping Tradition Going.........................................................................10 Industry Advancements by Kathy Tolleson of ROAR................................................12 Daytona Biketoberfest Ends the Warm Riding Season.......................................14-15 Child Seat for Motorcycles - A Safer Alternative.......................................................16 2014 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class.................................................................18 Redneck Rumble 2014.....................................................................................................18 Food for Thought - Flaherty's Irish Pub.......................................................................22 Recipe - Easy Tuna Casserole.........................................................................................22 Bike Night Photos.......................................................................................................24-25 Southern Biker Riders......................................................................................................26 Steelhorse Law - Advice & Tips from your Attorneys..............................................26 BIKE EVENTS
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Wow! What a greaat time we had at Biketoberfest in Daytona Beach, FL. The weather couldn't have been more perfect! The forecast the week before looked kind of sketchy for Daytona so Randy opted not to bring his bike and we would double on my bike. We teased Randy that if he had brought his bike, it would have rained, so we were glad he didn't bring it. *:) We arrived to Daytona early to distribute postcards for our Ladies Ride-in Bike Show at Destination Daytona's Pavilion and meet with some prospective customers and noticed how many other motorcycle enthusiasts arrived early as well. It was like Biketoberfest got extended and we loved it.We had time to enjoy the sun and sand and take some awesome photos on the beach with our bikes that we've never had the opportunity to do before. The Ladies Bike Show at Bruce Rossmeyer's Daytona Harley-Davidson was so much fun! We enjoyed seeing all the ladies ride their bikes into the show and polish them up for the judges; each one as unique as their rider. Plaques and prizes were awarded to beautiful smiling women who had as much fun as we did, I believe. We appreciate all our friends who drove down from Tennessee to help us out at the show. We will be hosting another Ladies Ride-in Bike Show next year so stay tuned. We got a chance to take a ride on The Loop, a popular scenic route frequented mostly by motorcycles. The scenery was spectacular and Mother Nature put on a memorable show with all her beauty. We bought action photos from the road side photographers because they turned out awesome. Another section has been added to my memory book. We were sad to leave the warm sunshine and head back home to Tennessee, but we will be back for the 74th Annual Bike Week 2015 for sure. Hope to see you there!
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Dierks Bentley Miles & Music for Kids Smashes Record Donations, Again
$335,479 By Ms Mag Man, Kristin Gracy Dierks riding in with his mom Catherine Childs
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ponsoring this event has never been a second thought to us at Southern Biker Magazine. It’s just one of those events you really get to feel the energy and excitement of helping those children in need. Funds raised for Vanderbilt’s Children’s Hospital from this help children in need, especially those children whose parents can’t afford to pay for large expenses that sometimes come with medical needs.
We started the day at Harley-Davidson of Columbia for ride registration. The route took us to downtown Nashville in the VIP section behind Dierks and his mother, Catherine Childs, who rode on the motorcycle with Dierks. We never put our feet down the entire route thanks to 100 or so law enforcement officers and personnel to keep traffic at bay as we went though each intersection from rural roads to the bustling downtown Nashville. During the ride, people gathered at the roadside and waved with smiles on their faces. Over 1,000 riders came to participate in the event and another 10,000 attended the great concert.
nuts. After several songs Dierks signed a huge check and presented it to Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in the amount of $335,479. It was nearly $30,000 more than any other year prior. The crowd erupted with cheers! Dierks was very thankful to everyone and just kept singing. Helping charities and people, especially children in need, is the reason we got involved and continue to help sponsor this wonderful event. It’s such a privilege and honor to be associated with such a great event people and a tremendous charity. Talking with one of the organizer Deanna Kenisell from Big Hearted Babes, next year’s event will be the 10th anniversary and she’s hoping to exceed the $500k mark. Make your plans to be with us next year as we do our best to help make this goal a reality.
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This year’s event was off the hook! Dierks and his cast of entertainers put on a tremendous concert to the cheers of thousands of fans, supporters and motorcycle riders. Before Dierks jumped on stage to sing, several items were auctioned off including some Dierks Bentley autographed guitars and a couple of signed motorcycle gas tanks donated by Ricky Kelley from Harley-Davidson of Columbia. Dierks hit the stage singing his hit song “5-1-5-0 Somebody Call The PoPo” and the crowd went
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The Boogie Too, Keeping the Tradition Going By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy
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he Boogie Too Rally was one for the books. Amberland was jumping and the rally goers were partying. Live music by Exit 60, Geneva, Skipper Grace and more kept the party rolling until the wee hours of the morning each night. Crystal & Harley also put on a great ventriloquist act that is always a big hit with the crowd. The SBMag Road Crew came and joined in the games and festivities. They also gave away and threw out, from the stage, hundreds of dollars of free stuff all rally long! Scooter’s Biker Bar held down the regular crowd and everyone at the rally was having a good time from the main stage entertainment to vendor row to the top of the hill.
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Herbert & Amber Clark are committed to never disappoint rally attendees and their games, contests and MC duties keep everyone in stitches and having a great time. Several campsites even seem to muster up side shows after the main stage was shut down as many didn’t get to sleep until, well, morning.
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Next year get prepared as Herbert & Amber continue their tradition of top entertainment and the promise of a great time. They will have four events so make plans to attend every one of them and tell me which one you liked best (if you can!). November, 2014
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Industry Advancements
Kathy Tolleson CEO ROAR Motorcycles, Inc.
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t’s exciting to see that Kawasaki has introduced an adjustable motorcycle. Their new Vulcan S entry-level bike has adjustable seats, pegs and handlebars with three settings that can accommodate riders from under 5’ 6” to over 6’ 1”. Sound familiar? The adjustability was something that we had built into our WildKaT. We just didn’t have the deep pockets of a major OEM and had to put manufacturing on a back burner. I know this may sound a bit crazy but for me ROAR has always been about being an advocate for the women’s market. Yes, it’s a business and that means making money is essential but for me it’s as important to see changes in the industry that can impact riders everywhere. I haven’t had an opportunity to test ride the bike, but hope to do so soon. It’s only
492 pounds with a slim tank design which should make it a great bike for women, especially for that first motorcycle. After running a dealership for six years, I always appreciated our Kawasaki’s because they always started
I also want to give a shout out to Randy and Kristin Gracy. Their dedication to the industry and to the Southern Biker Magazine is consistently amazing. They always go above and beyond the call of duty. I had an opportunity to be with them during Biketoberfest at the Ladies Bike Show. Sometimes we can take a business for granted so I encourage all of you Southern Biker fans to let them know they are appreciated. And better yet, encourage businesses to get involved by advertising.
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Child Seat for Motorcycles - A Safer Alternative By the Mag Man, Randy Gracy
have them ride behind and hangon or simply put the child in front of them and ride…this is not safe. Enter the Givi S650.
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o you ever take your child on your motorcycle and constantly worry if he or she is safe as possible? Of course you have. The makers of the Givi S650 thought to try to help you with your anxiety a little. The Italian maker of motorcycle luggage entered into the child safety seat for children because they were looking to make motorcycling with children safer than what was being done by individuals or what was already on the market. Children of any age love motorcycles or scooters and want to ride on them. Adults tend to take their children and
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The seat is meant for children aged 5 to 8 years. It’s designed to support a young child firmly and securely. The seat has a metal base and the main construction is foam polyurethane with universal fitting arms. The seat is designed to fit scooters but should fit most motorcycles as well. The seat is strapped to the rear seat just like a car seat, but the child is not strapped into the seat. The rider prevents the child from going forward and the seat prevents the child from toppling to the side. The seat uses hooks that slide under the saddle. These hooks are universal since they can be adjusted to the right length. Fully adjustable feet stirrups are adaptable to your child’s height ensuring a perfect fit. It’s a great alternative I found and if you’re riding you child and introducing him or her to the motorcycle culture, considering a Givi S650 for added safety. For more info go to: www.givi.it November, 2014
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2014 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class
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ach year, the AMA Motorcycle Pierre Karsmakers Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony welcomes new members into the AMA Tom White Motorcycle Hall of Fame. This year, seven inductees officially joined the ranks of motorcycling’s greatest advocates and champions George Barber as they were enshrined and honored.
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In addition, existing Hall of Famer Willie G. Davidson (Class of 1999) was honored as the 2014 Hall of Fame Legend. “The champions, riders and advocates of the Class of 2014 have helped shaped motorcycling history in their own way,” said Ken Ford, a member of the Hall of Fame executive committee and treasurer of the AMA board of directors. “It’s an honor to have them join the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame.”
Redneck Rumble 2014 By Sandi England
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ou ask, what is a redneck rumble? Well, it’s a show of great imagination and a love of wrenching whether it’s a car, truck or bike. Friends get together with limited funds ($3,000) and a specific time frame (30 days) to build a car or bike that is able to be driven at least 300 miles in hopes of winning the iconic Ratfink Trophy. That is the ultimate honor in Rat Rodding.
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This year’s destination was Lebanon, Tennessee and the event was their biggest ever. There were acres of cars, trucks and bikes you had to see to believe. Attendees came from all over the United States, Canada and a couple of guys from South Africa, too. The trophies were as unique as the cars and bikes as they were constructed from junk parts too. The weather was a bit warm but there was a variety of bands for your listening pleasure while you rested. If you have never been to a Redneck Rumble (Rat Rod festival), you will want to put it on your calendar for next year if you have a passion for the unique; I’ll be there!
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Total cost $125 / $25 FLORIDA off! (Ride Like A PRO Alabama Classes Only). Nov 16: Biker Swap Meet www.ridelikeaproal.com to and Yard Sale at Sanford Moose Lodge 2660 S register. Palmetto St, Sanford. New Nov 15: Ride Like A Pro & Used motorcycle parts, apparel, t-shirts, jewelry etc. Alabama Class at Huntsville Food and drinks supplied @ 1pm. Discounted Pricing by the Moose Lodge. Free through December 31st to the public. Vendors Total cost $125 / $25 interested in setting up off! (Ride Like A PRO 10’x10’=$10. Contact Alabama Classes Only). Mychelle at 407-719-2108 www.ridelikeaproal.com to or Paul at 407-417-3613 register. Nov 23: J.C. Road Dogs Dinner Nov 22: Ride Like A Pro Thanksgiving th 2014, 4 Annual, at Sunset Alabama Class at Huntsville Island Park, 501 W Ward @ 1pm. Discounted Pricing Ave, Eustis. Live band, bike through December 31st blessing, family friendly Total cost $125 / $25 event. If you and your off! (Ride Like A PRO family need a place to have Alabama Classes Only). Thanksgiving dinner, we www.ridelikeaproal.com to invite you to come have register. dinner with the J.C. Road Dogs. Everyone is welcome.
You don’t have to have a motorcycle to join us. 2015 Jan 15-18: Gibtown Bike Fest, 6915 Riverview Dr, Riverview. Floridas most entertaining biker event. 4 stages of entertainment, vendors, motorcycle show, car show, cold beverages. Event Cost: Free. FMI: www. gibtownmotorcyclerally. com Jan. 31: Dania Beach Vintage Motorcycle Show 10am5pm. Frost Park 300 NE 2 St. Dania Beach. View over 300 vintage motorcycles along with Harley Drill Team, antique bicycle display, field games, vendors, swap meet, roller derby girls, kiddie play area, with all proceeds going to Stray Aid and Rescue.This year's theme: SPORTSTERS. Southern Biker Magazine - 19
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LOUISIANA Nov 7-8: Meet on the Creek Motorcycle Rally at Silver Creek Campground, Mount Hermon. Admis $20. 21 years or older only. Helmet toss, road kill game, slow race, beer run, weenie bite, rides, music, contests and more 985-514-1846 or www.meetonthecreek.com NORTH CAROLINA Nov 1: New Motorcycle Rider Boot Camp at Ray
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Nov 15: Down Home Harley-Davidson Open House at Down Home H-D, Burlington. Come demo the new 2015 H-D Motorcycles. Free food and refreshments from 11am2pm. Entertainment from 12pm-3pm. FMI 336-2271261 Nov 15: Steve Powers Benefit Ride at Fort Bragg H-D, Fayetteville. Ride to benefit kidney transplant for Steve Powers. Registration at 9am, KSU at 10am. SOUTH CAROLINA Nov 9: Golden Strip Toy Run, 11th Annual at Grand South Bank, Fountain Inn. Bring an unwrapped, new toy for kids of all ages. Ride will go through Fountain Inn, Simponville, and Mauldin City limits. 50/50 drawing! Southern Biker Magazine - 21
Food for Thought
by Barry Duncan
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Now that the world cup soccer is over you will be able to get into Flaherty's. Located on Highway 411 in Maryville, TN, this Irish Pub is one of the best around. For an appetizer you have got to try the Guinness cheddar dip. It doesn't matter what you dip, it will make it taste better. It comes with pub chips @ $6.99. The potato pancakes with chicken & bacon @ $7.99 got covered with beer cheese, too. It was awesome. The Mayor went all out with Bangers & Mash potatoes covered with Guinness gravy @ $9.99. He wanted to lick the plate but Miss Ann said no. She tried the Shepherds Pie @ $9.99. I went for everyone's favorite, Fish & Chips @ $7.99. The fish is a superstar; the way it is prepared is better than most seafood restaurants. Leave room for a whiskey brownie big enough for two. You can call 865-724-1300 or check the web for more info, www.flahertysirishpub.com. The food at Flaherty's will have you dancing a jig.
Easy Tuna Casserole Tuna macaroni, creamy soup, cheese and fried onions are all you need to make this supereasy tuna casserole. It's great as leftovers, too. Recipe Ingredients: 3 cups cooked macaroni 1 (6 oz.) can tuna, drained 1 (10.74 oz.) can condensed cream of chicken soup 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 1/2 cups French fried onions Cooking Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a 9x13-inch baking dish, combine the macaroni, tuna, and soup. Mix well, and then top with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 25 minutes, or until bubbly. Sprinkle with fried onions, and bake for another 5 minutes. Serve hot.
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Door Prizes! Music! Vendors! Ride is police escorted and the Toys are distributed through Holiday Hope. Starts at 2:00pm. FMI (864) 221-2042 Nov 15: Bikers 4 Babies at Low Country H-D, Charleston. After party at Tailgators at 2pm. $15 per rider/$10 per passenger. Scenic Ride! Food! Drinks! Raffles! Live Music! All proceeds go to March of Dimes. Registration at 10am. FMI (843) 554-1847 Nov 22: Toys For Tots Motorcycle Toy Run, 12th Annual at Heritage Park, Simpsonville. Bring a new, unwrapped toy. Ride to H-D of Greenville. Live music at the dealership by The George Hatcher Band. Meet at 10am. FMI 864-2341340
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TENNESSEE - EAST Nov 1: Laurel Wright Comes Home Through Harbours Gate at The Shed, Smoky Mtn HD, Maryville at 4pm. $15 per person. Prizes, raffles, silent auction. www. harboursgate.org FMI Nov 2: Marine Corp Toys For Tots Toy Run. Gates to the Sevier County Fairgrounds open at 9:30 am and Poizon Whiskey Band will be entertaining you until 1pm when the kickstands go up! The ride will be headed to Colboch H-D. Bring a new unwrapped toy or 15 donation per rider. BBQ Lunch will be provided and music by Bobby G at Colboch H-D. FMI call Brenda Russell @ 865-2543911 Nov 2: Dixie Iron Riders Poker Run at Smoky Mountain H-D, Maryville.
FMI http://smh-d.com/ events/index.php/all-events/ dixie-iron-rider-s-pokerrun.html Nov 7-9: Fanboy Expo’s Reaper Weekend at Knoxville Convention Center, 701 Henley Street, Knoxville. Sponsored by Knoxville H-D. Meet Sons of Anarchy stars including Bobby, Chibs, Chucky, Wendy along with “The Fonz” Henry Winkler and much more! Event Cost: $25.00. FMI: (865)2802023 / info@fanboyexpo. com / www.fanboyexpo. com Nov 8: Harley Harvest Festival at Thunder Creek H-D, Chattanooga. Join Thunder Creek HD for the last event of the season! Live music by Fly-By-Radio, contests, giveaways, cold drinks, great food. Good
times! FMI (423) 892-4888 Nov 8: Stuffed With Love Ride at Smoky Mountain H-D, Maryville. FMI http:// smh-d.com/events/index. php/all-events/kerbelam o t o r- c o r p s - a n d - t h e stuffed-with-love-project. html Nov 8: Eric’s Ride at Smoky Mountain H-D, Pigeon Forge, 11am-7pm. Local Sevierville TN VET battling cancer. Turned down by government for monthly benefits. Nov 8th we ride to help bring some kind of financial support. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Eric to help with meds and medical bills. FMI http://thewiremrg.com/ events/event/ TENNESSEE - MIDDLE & WEST Nov 8: Boswell’s H-D 2nd November, 2014
Annual DAV Ride. Join us to honor our Veterans. Stay tuned for more details at www.Boswellsharley.com Nov 8: Eagle Toy Run14th Annual, benefiting the military families of Ft. Campbell, KY at Appleton H-D Clarksville. FMI www. appletonharley.com Nov 8: CMT/ABATE Membership Drive/Swap Meet at Classic Custom Cycles, 3615 Shelbyville Hwy, Murfreesboro. Swap meet, burnout pit contest, chicken drop, vendors, 50/50 drawing, band, motorcycle movie night, bonfire, hotdogs/hamburgers baked beans, chips $5/plate, cold beer, soda, water available per donation each. $5/ person. FMI: 615-243-8429 Nov 28: Black & Chrome Weekend at Appleton H-D, Clarksville. Open at 8am. First 50 customers receive a cooler. Up to 70% off select officially licensed products, 15% off luggage and bike covers, 20% off jewelry and boots. Valid on 11/28 & 11/29. Does not apply to previous purchases. Free gift wrapping Black Friday thru Christmas Eve. Dec 6: Christmas Open House at Appleton H-D, Clarksville, 11am-3pm. Door prizes & refreshments all day.
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VIRGINIA Nov 1-2: Latin American Motorcycle Association Washington DCs Anniversary Trophy Party at Comfort Suites, Masassas. Trophy Party at 90 Degrees Restaurant and Sports Bar. After party at 90 Degrees Nightclub with 87.7 La Nueva. Music, Food, Dancing, Entertainment, Trophies, Chinese & 50/50 Raffles, Door Prizes, Domino Tournament, Dance Competition, Karaoke, Vendors, Kids Activities, Live Bands, Luau Party, After Party with La Nueva, and Cash Drawing of $500, $250, $100! FMI reneec1014@yahoo.com MUSIC EVENTS Nov 1: Phoenix Rising at Smitty’s Bar & Grill On The Hill at 9pm. Nov 14: Phoenix Rising at The Bunganut Pig in Murfreesboro at 9pm. Nov 15: Phoenix Rising at Cruizer’s at 9pm. Nov 21: Phoenix Rising at Moose Lodge at 8pm.
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hether you are taking a passenger or you will be the passenger, there are a few things to keep in mind before heading out for your next ride. State laws and requirements for passengers should be followed for everyone's safety. There is some variety state to state as far as minimum age, passenger seats, footrest requirements George Stein and helmets. When looking at laws in the Southeast, for example, in Georgia although there is no minimum age for a passenger, they should be tall enough to reach the footrests and be able to hold on to the ride or hand-holds. Even though they may have the age and height required by law, you want to make sure they have the maturity level to be a good and responsible passenger in order to have a Brian Caron safe ride. Passengers are an extra set of eyes and ears on a bike, so they can be a safety asset, or a dangerous liability. For those states that do not require a helmet for the rider, like Florida or South Carolina, there may still be an age requirement for the passenger to go without a helmet. Take for example, South Carolina where a helmet with reflectors is required for those under age 21. It is best to check before taking off. A good place to look is the AMA Marcos Garza website (www.AmericanMotorcyclist.com) which has a helpful state by state chart. Outside of the legal requirements, it is also important to understand how a passenger will affect your ride. If you are not accustomed to having a passenger, it can change the way that you ride. The added weight of a passenger changes the weight of the bike which can mean that your abillity to brake in a short distance can change as well as your cornering clearances. There will be someone holding on to you (which depending on your passenger, can be really, really nice) and counting on you to get them back home safe. Having an inexperienced passenger on the back of your bike can be a distraction and dangerous so it is best to have some discussions beforehand so both parties know what to expect from each other. As important as it is for a rider to know what rules to follow, it is equally important for both riders that the passenger understands as well. Being a passenger, you should know a few things about your rider before hopping on the back of the bike. Do they have a valid motorcycle license? Have they been riding long? Are they used to having a passenger? Discuss what the best way is for you to get on the bike (foot on the ground and one leg over? Use the footrest?), where your feet will be going and what you will be holding on to when you take off. If you are not using your own helmet, make sure the one that is provided to you is a good fit. It is very important to wear the proper gear such as long pants, a jacket and boots (which are good protection against the possible exhaust pipe burns) for your ride. Remember to lean with the rider on turns and keep your feet on the foot-pegs even when the bike is stopped. Unless you are wearing a headset, a helpful idea before you get going is to work out a communication system because you are probably not going to be heard at normal speeds. Riding with your friends and loved ones is one of the best parts of owning a bike. At Steelhorse Law, we just want to make sure you are doing it as safely as possible. As the riding season winds down and the weather turns into the best riding season of the year, Steelhorse wants to remind you to be safe and have fun. Remember, Steelhorse Law is here when you need us. November, 2014
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