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SEPTEMBER 2017 Harley-Davidson's New 2018 Baggers............................................................. 8, 10 Munro & Indian Motorcycles Set Speed Records.............................................12 35 AMA National Championships Awarded...................................14, 16 The Tellico Bike Rally Turns 10................................................................... 20 World Famous Sturgis Celebrates 77th Rally.............................................. 22 Zoe's Ride............................................................................................................. 26 Bike Events..................................................................................................... 29-31 M-O-T-O-R-C-Y-C-L-E by Kathy Tolleson of ROAR................................... 31 Bike Nights..................................................................................................... 32-33
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Hello Folks, Hope you all had a great view of the eclipse. It was a very historic and memorable time for many who witnessed this amazing celestial display. To see the day turn to night was pretty impressive. Our place happened to be located within the 100% totality and for two and a half minutes, everything was dark. We invited friends and family over to witness the spectacle. We had motorcycle friends from Middle & East Tennessee, Georgia and a couple folks from Ohio who are building a house near us to show up for the event. Every city in a 25 square mile was charging to park; we were free for friends and family. With chairs and tent and beverages, we hiked (or drove the Jeep or 4wheeler) to the top of our hill for optimum viewing. Our three horses were very confused about all these people in their pasture but curiosity got the best of them and they greeted our visitors. They checked everything out, looking for treats, then went back to grazing (I think one of the horses helped themselves to a cold beverage). As the light began to dim, the horses took off for the barn, our rooster started crowing, the hens headed for the chicken coop and the cicadas started singing loudly. The animals and insects seemed a little confused. Watching the moon pass in front of the sun was amazing as was the diamond ring that appeared as the moon left the sun. So many interesting and memorable pieces of this event and the new friends we added to our circle will be cherished for a long time. Many people chose to ride their motorcycles during the eclipse or ride horses. If you have any photos to share from your eclipse event, feel free to share them on Facebook: Southern Biker Magazine and "Like Us" while you are there. We'll might make a special Eclipse page to commerate the event.
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Harley-Davidson’s New 2018 Baggers By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy
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arley-Davidson has hit the ground roaring with their new 2018 motorcycle line-ups. The bagger class are the first for us to showcase as they are some of the most popular motorcycles on the planet. The CVO tradition continues in 2018 with the CVO Limited, the CVO Street Glide and the CVO Road Glide models. Touting the largest stock engine displacement ever offered by Harley, all three models will have the Screamin’ Eagle MilwaukeeEight engine in a new 117-cubicinch engine. These will come fully customized from the factory too, like the advanced integrated communication technology Bluetooth headsets where riders can easily communicate with their passenger and other riders. The 2018 CVO Street Glidexx comes with an extensive list of customized features including Talon Wheels and rotors. It also comes with the top-of-the-line 6.5GT BOOM! Box Infotainment system with Stage II speakers that will pump 900 watts of your favorite sounds.
The 2018 CVO Road Glide kicks off with a new design and paint schemes. Included with all the other customizations is a factory installed 21-inch Knockout front wheel for touring models from HarleyDavidson. It too, gets the 6.5GT BOOM! Infotainment System. 2018 Street Glide CVO The 2018 CVO Limited is the one I’ve been anxiously waiting to see personally. This is truly “THE” ultimate touring machine and it is loaded with options. Harley spared no energy in putting best-inclass power, infotainment, showwinning paint and premium rider and passenger comfort into this motorcycle. Powered by the all-new 2018 Road Glide CVO Twin-Cooled Milwaukee-Eight 117 (1923cc) engine, it has the torque and power you will ever want in a touring machine. Your ride and enjoyment has never been more comfortable with HD’s new dual bending valve front suspension, emulsion rear suspension and Reflex linked Brembo brakes with ABS. The heated seats come with custom stitching and matching backrest for both rider and passenger. (continued on page 10)
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New Street Glide Special and Road Glide Special Models The 2018 Special units are added to the Street Glide and Road Glide motorcycles. Both will have the MilwaukeeEight 107 (1746cc) powerplant and comes with well thought out customizations from the factory. Both will come with 19” front and 18” rear Talon wheels, lots of black instead of chrome, Reflex linked Brembo brakes with ABS and the Harley-Davidson Smart Security System are standard equipment. Other noticeable inclusions are slimmer primary drive cover and a low-profile air cleaner cover for improved rider legroom and an easier reach to the ground for many riders. Included on both will also be the 2018 Road Glice Special Standard BOOM! Box 6.5GT Touchscreen Infotainment System. “Our custom bagger owners love to roll up to their favorite hangouts and show off their bikes,” said Harley-Davidson Manager of Product Portfolio, Paul James. “But we know it’s also important for them to be able to hit the open road in comfort and style. These new hot rod baggers are the epitome of capable touring bikes that look cool and ride better than ever.” They are arriving at dealers now so get yours today and enjoy “All for Freedom and Freedom for All.”
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Munro & Indian Motorcycles Set Speed Records By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy
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ee Munro and his Indian Motorcycles team went to the Bonneville Salt Flats for Speed Week in August 2017 to set a new land speed record, to exceed 200mph and attempt to break the family’s top-speed record attempt was made but he had to abort of 205.67mph. due to conditions getting worse. Prior to Bonneville, Indian Motorcycle “It was my greatest honor to represent prepared for the Bonneville Speed Indian Motorcycle in such an incredible Week with runs at California’s El tribute to my great uncle on this Mirage dry lake. According to the Southern California Timing Association historic 50th Anniversary,” said Lee. (SCTA), Lee Munro, aboard the Spirit “We may not have had the results we were after, but piloting a modified of Munro 50th anniversary 2017 Indian Scout on the same salt as my Indian Scout, recorded a speed of great Uncle Burt will forever be one 186.681 mph eclipsing the old record of 167mph. The other two Indians who of my most-cherished experiences. I’m looking forward to future runs and broke records were Chet Michaelson and Dan Gervais. Chet competed in the more success with my team-mates and friends at Indian Motorcycle.” M-PG (Modified-Pushrod Gasoline) 2000cc class on a 2015 Indian Chief In August 1967, 50 years ago, New Classic, Chet eclipsed the old record Zealander Burt Munro set a land speed of 151 mph with a speed of 154.132 record at the Bonneville Salt Flats on a mph. Dan was in the M-G (Modified- 1920 Indian Scout he modified himself and wrenched for years. Munro’s 1967 Gasoline) 1350cc class with a lightly record remains unbeaten for the 1000cc modified 2015 Indian Scout. Dan’s motorcycle class at 184.087 mph (twospeed of 154.354 mph edged out the way average speed). 153 mph record and gave Indian its third record of the event. “It’s an incredible feat to join my great uncle Burt within the land speed record book,” said Lee Munro. “Indian has been a great partner in not only providing me with an incredible machine, but providing me with an opportunity to recognize and honor all Burt Munro did for motorcycling.” On Day One in Bonneville for Speed Week, Lee reached a top speed of 191mph on the five mile short course. Hoping to break the 200mph mark the next day, he was met with unfavorable conditions and was only able to muster a top speed of 186.415mph. A second
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35 AMA National Championships awarded at AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship Nicky Hayden Horizon Award and Racers of the Year announced PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Thirtyfive AMA National Championships were awarded, and four racers were recognized for their impressive performances, when racing concluded at the 2017 Rocky Mountain ATV/ MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship that took place July 31 - Aug. 5 at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. Thirty riders took home the 35 AMA National No. 1 plates, with five of those riders securing two AMA National Championships apiece. “It is with great pride and confidence that I say the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship was a huge success,” AMA Motocross Manager Kip Bigelow said. “We would like to congratulate the 30 newly crowned AMA National Champions, as well as all of the talented racers who showcased their skills in the country’s most prestigious amateur motocross event.” Justin Cooper of Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., was honored with the Nicky Hayden AMA Motocross Horizon Award after claiming the AMA National Championship for both classes he competed in -- Open Pro
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Sport and 250 A -- aboard his Rock River bLU cRU Yamaha. The Nicky Hayden AMA Motocross Horizon Award recognizes the rider best prepared for the professional ranks, based on their attitude, enthusiasm and past performances as an amateur. The award recently was renamed in honor of 2002 AMA Superbike Champion and 2006 FIM MotoGP World Champion Nicky Hayden, who passed away in May and was the inaugural winner of the AMA Horizon Award in 1997. Based on his two AMA National Championships in the Junior (25+) and Senior (40+) classes, Mike Brown, Bluff City, Tenn., was named AMA Vet/Senior Racer of the Year. Brown swept both classes on his Rockstar Husqvarna, taking first in all six motos he competed in. Fox Racing’s Ty Masterpool of Paradise, Texas, was the recipient of the AMA Youth Racer of the Year, winning AMA National Championships in the Supermini 1 (12-15) and Supermini 2 (13-16) classes aboard his TM.
Mike Brown wins AMA Vet & Senior Racer of the Year
Ty Masterpool wins AMA Youth Racer of the Year
Justin Cooper wins Nicky Haden award
AMA Amateur Racer of the Year was Garrett Marchbanks of Coalville, (continued on page 16)
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Utah, who won two AMA National Championships aboard his Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Green machine. Marchbanks took all three moto wins in the Schoolboy 2 (12-17) class and finished with a second and two firsts for the overall in the 250 B class. “The success of this event would not be possible without the support and partnership we share with MX Sports,” AMA Racing Director Kevin Crowther said. “Each year, the MX Sports team does an exceptional job of organizing the event and making it an outstanding experience for AMA members.” Crowther also thanked all of the AMA staff and volunteers who played a critical part in the overall success of the event. Open Pro Sport - Justin Cooper, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 125 C - Jeffrey Chambers, Punta Gorda, FL 250 A - Justin Cooper, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 250 B - Garrett Marchbanks, Coalville, UT
Drew Adams of Chattanooga, TN and his family
250 B Limited - Derek Drake, Sand Luis Obispo, CA 250 C - Stockton Stinebaugh, Caddo Mills, TX 250 C Limited - Stockton Stinebaugh, Caddo Mills, TX 250 C Jr. (12-17) Limited - Rene Rodriguez, Layton, UT 450 B - Brock Papi, Groveland, FL 450 B Limited - Ezra Hastings, Aurora, IN 450 C - Wesley Allen, Fairfax, SC College (18-24) - Tanner Basso, Alpine, CA Junior (25+) - Mike Brown, Bluff City, TN Vet (30+) - Taylor Painter, Cleburne, TX Senior (40+) - Mike Brown, Bluff City, TN Senior (45+) - Jay Wagner, Warsaw, IN Masters (50+) - John Grewe, Rockford, MI 51cc (4-6) Special LTD - Roxyn Rinehart, Anniston, AL 51cc (4-6) Shaft Dr LTD - Landon Balmer, Hammonton, NJ 51cc (4-6) Limited - Wyatt Thurman, Temecula, CA. 51cc (7-8) Liited - Drew Adams, Chattanooga, TN 65cc (9-7) Limited - Kade Johnson, Hideaway, TX 65cc (10-11) Limited - Casey Cochran, Culloden, GA 65cc (7-11) - Haiden Deegan, Temecula, CA 85cc (9-11) Limited - Ryder Difrancesco, Bakersfield, CA 85cc (9-12) - Jett Reynolds, Bakersfield, CA Mini Sr 1 (12-13) - Matthew Leblanc, Breaux Bridge, LA Mini Sr 2 (12-14) - Kaeden Amerine, Great Bend, KS Supermini 1 (12-15) - Ty Masterpool, Paradise, TX Supermini 2 (13-16) - Ty Masterpool, Paraside TX 125cc (12-16) B/C - Carter Biese, Appleton, WI Schoolboy 1 (12-16 ) - Mason Gonzales, Fort Walton Beach, FL Schoolboy 2 (12-17) B/C - Garrett Marchbanks, Coalville, UT Girls (11-16) - Taylor Allred, Riverton, UT Women (12+) Amateur - Hannah Hodges, Deland, FL
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The Tellico Bike Rally Turns 10 By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy
he 10th Anniversary of any event is always special and brings out more folks that help celebrate the event. This year was no exception for the 10th Anniversary of the Tellico Bike Rally. The rains came and went but most of the days were overcast and cool temps which made for a great bike rally. Over 20 vendors came to help take care of all the rally goers’ needs, no matter what they were.
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The Wobble Wagon was bringing folks from across the creek to the main stage but to me, it seemed to have its own party all by itself; live music and cold beverages with about 20 folks on it most of the time. The fire fighters from Georgia always have a great time especially when the bands are playing in the Mountain Saloon; it’s where all the action takes place. This year the bands were The Crew, the Rebel Mountain Band, John Gilmore and headlining this 10th anniversary party was the Matthew Hickey Band.
The bike games brought the best… and the worst in some folks but the laughter and a good time was had by everyone. Mayor Dickie of Dickieville even invited the Brown’s across the walking bridge to see his township after the wet t-shirt contest. Next year’s event is already getting bigger and better with new sponsors coming on board. Mick, Wayne and Mike and their entire staff are ready to get this next decade of Tellico Bike Rally going. You’re always welcome to get your spot early, just ask one of the guys and they’ll get it booked. See you next year!
The Knoxville Harley-Davidson Bike Show with master MC, JD Vincent had everyone spit shinning their hogs to win those awesome trophies. The 5th Annual Southern Biker Magazine Catch & Release Fishing Tournament drew a nice crowd of bikers with fishing poles and ol’ Galgo (Joe McNabb) dispersed the trophies in front of the crowd. The Gate Keeper Willie even got to present the top trophy to his buddy and still fishing champion, Dan “The Man” Adams.
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World-Famous Sturgis Celebrates 77th Rally By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy turgis is one of those mega bike events thousands of people look forward to each year. Most people put it on their bucket list to make sure they go at least once in their lifetime. The tenday motorcycle rally boasts tremendous bands, scenic rides, industry unveils and top entertainment for the thousands of attendees.
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Set in iconic Western South Dakota, this year’s rally showed a small increase in traffic over last year (DOT data showed an estimated 376,000 vehicles compared to less than 360,000 in 2016). One big advantage this year was the predicted mild weather during the event’s duration. With the weather great, every place was hoppin’ including the famed Legendary Buffalo Chip. Our SBMag Road Crew always make this one their stops. This year the Chip featured Ozzy Osborne, Lynard Skynard, Blackberry Smoke, the Doobie Brothers, RATT and Blue Oyster Cult. And that’s just one place to see musical entertainment around Sturgis. My good friend Jasmine Caine also made her vocals heard at Sturgis. Full Throttle Saloon is making a big comeback after burning to the ground two years ago. Tennessee native, Michael Ballard is making it happen again! Things to ride to and see here are just way too many to list: The Legends Ride, the Biker Belles Ride, Mount Rushmore
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and Crazy Horse photo-ops, bike shows every day and famous builders make their rounds to see their fans. Our Southern Biker Magazine Road Crew members were there taking in all that Sturgis had to offer. The 77th was larger than expected and a good time was had by all. If this isn’t on your bucket list, then you must be a passenger in a car. John Stanton, a first-time attendee said, “I’ve been wanting to ride to Sturgis for a long time, but it never seemed to be able to happen. This year, my buddies were going and I made this trip happen. What a great time we’ve had and I’ve gotten to do something I may never get to do again.” He went on to say, “Seeing these great sites, doing all this riding and meeting new friends… I’m just trying to take it all in at once.” I made my trip in the 1980’s when there weren’t so many out-of-town campgrounds and other things to do. Sturgis is one of those events you need to put on your bucket list. It’s worth the ride!
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Zoe’s Ride By Liz Cunningham oe Adams was diagnosed with Sanfilippo Syndrome, a metabolic disorder that causes brain damage in 2016. Most individuals with this disorder never reach adulthood. Zoe’s medical condition is already deteriorating and will soon confine her to a wheelchair as her brain will be the first thing affected.
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Constance Jones, “Mama C” to the biking community, put together a motorcycle ride to raise money for Zoe and her needs and the bikers came to help. “We raise money for the family and what the family needs, what the child needs, and I keep up with that family like they’re my own children”, said Constance. “… I don›t want to go through her life and say, ‹wow I wish I would have done that, maybe it would have made a difference’… I want to do anything that makes a difference”, said Zoe’s mother Kim Adams. The next ride will be during Biketoberfest and donations can be made at gofundme.com/zoesjourneySS.
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FLORIDA Sep 2: Let’s Get Sauced at Alligator Alley H-D, Sunrise. We provide the meat, you provide the sauce. $100 for winner in each category. Oct 19-22: Biketoberfest, Thousands of bikes will roar into town. Enjoy motorcycle shows and rallies that showcase new, vintage and custom bikes; demonstration rides on the newest machines from top manufacturers; on-track motorcycle action at the world-famous Daytona International Speedway. www.biketoberfest.org/ or info@ daytonabeach.com Oct 25-29: Thunder Beach Rally #17, Panama City Beach. Experience the most biker-friendly free rally in the USA as you ride the “World’s Most Beautiful Beaches”. Multiple venues, free national concerts and
hundreds of vendors. Factory demo rides, stunt shows, bikini and tattoo contests, bike parade, 2 worldclass bike shows and a new bike giveaway from PCBHarley.com! www. ThunderBeachProductions.com or download the mobile app. Oct 28: Best of Thunder Beach Bike Show, Panama City Beach. Save the Date. FMI themagman@ southernbiker.us
GEORGIA Sep 2-3: Gena McLeod Memorial Ride for ABATE of GA. www.abatega.org or 404-210-1988 or Facebook
KENTUCKY Sep 8-11: CMA Kentucky State Rally, Meade County Fairgrounds, Brandenburg. 606-831-0282 or cmaner5.org/KY/events. aspx?region=5&state=KY Sep 9: Flags Ride for USA Cares Cannonball Run at Wildcat H-D, London. FMI www.usacares.org Sep 10: Gaslight Poker Rally at American Legion GI Post 244, Louisville. 502-267-1674 or www. jtownchamber.com/gaslight-festival/ event-information/gaslight-poker-rally/
Sep 8-9: South GA BBQ & Outdoor Festival, Douglas. BBQ Cook-off. $20,000 in cash & prizes, BB gun range, knocker ball, fishing workshops, face painting, General, food, hunting, fishing, BBQ, vendors, concerts, dice run, 50/50 draw. 912-383-0277 or www.cityofdouglas.com/bbqfest
Sep 15-16: Kentucky Kick Down Bike Show, Louisville. 502-435-0429 or www.kentuckykickdown.com
Sep 9: Cruising for a Cure MS Benefit Ride, VFW Post 5408, 4764 Cobb Pkwy NW, Acworth. craigamackey@ yahoo.com or Facebook.
Sep 30: Rally & Ride for Deliverance at KY Music Hall of Fame, Renfro Valley. 859-302-2431 or cruiser606@ msn.com
Sep 21-24: AMRA Fall Harley Rally & Drags, Beech Bend, Bowling Green FMI 270-781-7634 or www.beechbend. com/dragspecialevents.html
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Sep 2: Poker Run for Stephanie Carroll. Starting at 9am at Stu’s Restaurant @ Merryville. FMI 337-340-0650
Sep 24: Ride For Kids, Anjou Restaurant, 361 Township Ave, Ridgeland. FMI 832-570-9578 or www.rideforkids.org/mississippi
2nd & 4th Saturdays Mar.-Oct. Demo Days at Knoxville H-D, 5810 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville 865-689-2454
Sep 9: Benefit for Seth Matthews at Somewhere’s Else Lounge, 1506 Surrey St, Lafayette at 10AM. 337353-8694 Sep 9: Joker’s Wild Poker Run, Weeks Park, Lydia. FMI 337-849-5441 Sep 16: CVMA Benefit Ride, Registration at 8AM-9AM at CLC AVAMC, Pineville.
NORTH CAROLINA Sep 1-4: Barry’s Outer Banks Bike Rally, 169 Walnut Island Blvd, Grandy. Poker Run Sep 2, Bike Show Sep 3. FMI 252-453-2261 / barry@walnutisland. com / www.barrysbikerally.com
Sep 23: Scavenger Hunt at American Legion Post 51 (40/8 Bldg), 2324 E Madison Ave, Bastrop. www. abateoflouisiana.org/morehouseparish-chapter.html
Sep 8-10: Cherokee Blue Ridge Run returns to beautiful Cherokee North Carolina. At the Cherokee Fairgrounds & Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort. Bands include Blue Oyster Cult and Foghat. Manufacturer tractor trailer rigs, demo rides, 4 top bike shows with the highest payout ever. Guided rides in the Cherokee Mountains. Custom, Vintage, Café Racer & Old School ride-ins. Vendors & artisan displays, tattooists, food trucks, craft beer, guided tours, door prizes, Wall of Death shows. $15/day or $30/weekend. www.blueridgerun. com
Sep 30: Fundraiser for Richard Nunnery at Magnolia Fish & Shrimp, 1655 East Bert Kouns. FMI 318-771-2511.
Sep 16: VFW Poker Run, 1209 Butler Rd, New Bern. 252-637-9222 or rebel2318@yahoo.com
Sep 30: Jennings, Gypsy MC Fun Run at Tobacco Plus, Exit 64, Jennings. 337275-6056
Oct 2-8: Myrtle Beach Bike Week, Murrels Inlet.
Sep 21-24: Louisiana Rumble, 20550 Hwy 9, Arcadia. 318-709-8334 or www.louisianarumble.com Sep 23: Motorcycles for Mark at Crazy Dave’s Daquiri Bar & Grill, Livingston.
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Thursdays: Bike Night at The Garage, 5800 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville. Starts at 6pm. Beer, food and music. Aug 31-Sep 3: Smoky Mountain H-D Birthday Bash Weekend, Maryville. Mic Harrison & the High Score. School of Rock. Kentucky Headhunters w/ Heathen Sons. Vendors, Wall of Death Vendors. www.SMH-D.com or 865977-1669 Sep 2:V13ion Ride 2017, Rides leaving from Knoxville H-D, Clinton Hwy and Smoky Mountain H-D, Maryville. 9-5pm. See your local dealership for ride info. All rides KSU at 9 AM.
Toys for Tots. KSU: 10:30 AM. www. tn7freedomride.com / info@ tn7freedomride.com / 865-740-3613 Sep 9: Milwaukee 8 Demo Event at SMH-D, Maryville. Sep 10: 9-11 Remembrance Ride, World’s Fair Park, Knoxville. Registration @ 8 AM, Ceremony @ 10 AM, $20/bike, $10/t-shirts, Rain or shine. Ends at Bootlegger H-D, 605 Lovell Rd, Knoxville. FMI www.911Remembranceride.com or 865457-7893 Sep 14: Bike Night at The Shed, Maryville TN Sep 16: The Shed, Maryville TN Tailgate Party-Kelsey’s Woods Free Indoor Show
Sep 4: Labor Day Lunch Ride to Donna’s Café from Smoky Mtn H-D, Maryville. FMI Joe Ball 865-405-0274
Sep 21: Dinner Ride to Donna’s Café from Bootlegger H-D, Lovell Rd, Knoxville. KSU 6:30 PM. FMI Greg at 865-671-2454
Sep 7: Hot Bike Tour Kickoff, SMH-D, Maryville. Stolen Rhodes with Boone & Crockett Free Show
Sep 21: Bike Night at The Shed, Maryville TN
Sep 9: Freedom Ride at Smoky Mountain H-D, Maryville. Fundraiser hosted by the Red Knights MC TN 7 to raise funds for a Volunteer Fire Department and Marine Corps
Sep 23: Milwaukee 8 Demo Event Free at SMH-D, Maryville. Sep 23: P-Pod’s Paw Ride & Raffle, SMH-D Maryville.
September 2017
M-O-T-O-R-C-Y-C-L-E Kathy Tolleson CEO ROAR Motorcycles, Inc. M achine – When you think about it, a motorcycle is an amazing machine; it’s aerodynamic, a two-wheel wonder, there’s nothing else that’s comparable, a sense of pure power, and one of the most compacted packages of machinery, technology and design that there is. They keep their basic expression while continuing to advance in technology. And as often called, they are an iron horse and as we saddle up, they can take us to great adventures and lands unknown. O pen - The joys of the open road taking you to places you’ve never been. The rhythm of the road that relaxes you while you experience the world around you with all your senses. T ogetherness – The comradery of riding in a pack or even with one other rider or riding alone and meeting another rider at
a gas station or restaurant creates instant connection. It’s a world-wide club with no membership fee but can create feelings of belonging no matter where you are. O ne of a Kind – You can express your own individuality through the type of bike you ride, customization, gear, and how and where you ride. R oar – The amazing sound of the roar of the engine; the sense of power. The pipes that say, “Hey world, hear my ROAR! And yes, I believe loud pipes save lives! C hocolate – They are better than chocolate for serotonin, dopamine and all of the good neurotransmitters we need. (And you don’t gain weight!) Just seeing if you were paying attention. Y our - Your bike is your bike. It fits you. It starts to become one with you once you’ve ridden it enough. You know your clutch, your brakes, the handling, cornering, how it starts and all of its quirks. Some of us women have names for our bikes. Mine is called FIERCE.
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Sep 23: Honda Yamaha Suzuki of Knoxville Pioneer Demo Day, Clinton Hwy, Knoxville. 10-4pm.
Sep 8-10: Lynchburg Motorcycle Rally at Wiseman Park, Lynchburg. 931-632-5007
Sep 28: Bike Night at The Shed, Maryville TN, live music with Brandy Zdan at 7pm, free
Sep 9: 2nd Annual Dave Day, Sensing Bros VFW Post 4641, Dickson. www.facebook.com/ events/1407663412632912/
Sep 29:WIMZ Bike Giveaway Concert (Hardwired performing) Free at SMH-D, Maryville Sep 30: Cannonball Run at SMH-D, Maryville. FMI www.smh-d.com or text SMHDVIP to 313131. Register online now. Sep 30: Ride For Sight w/Clinton Lions at Fox’s Steak & Grill, 3620 Lake City Hwy, Rocky Top. Registration 9:30 AM, KSU 11 AM. Bike show w/trophies, breakfast before ride, drawing. 423566-3975 or 423-562-5217 Sep 30: Shed Season Finale-Big Gun with Stone Broke Saints at SMH-D, Maryville Sep 30: Wide Open House at 5800 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville. 9am-4pm. Free food, demos, live music. Triumph, Indian, Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, HarleyDavidson.
September 2017
Sep 15-16: Redneck Rumble Fall 2017, Wilson County Fairgrounds, Lebanon. Hot Rods, Customs, Rats, Motosickles, swap meet, live music. www.bothbarrels.us or 615-364-1828 Sep 15-16: Bikers Who Care at Clarksville TN Speedway. Colt Ford, Blackfoot, Jasmine Cain, American Floyd and more. Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run & Benefit Party. Camping, bikini contest, bike show, drag races, tattoo contest, toy run Sat. FMI www.bikerswhocare.org Sep 16: Fallen Bikers Memorial Ride, Senior Citizens Center, 1020 Maury County Park Dr, Columbia. 615.969.9908 Sep 21-23: Boss Hoss National Rally and Mid-South Motorcycle Festival at Paris Landing State Park near Paris. Bikes, trikes, rides, prizes, music, food, drink and entertainment. $1,000’s in prizes, vending, parades and drawing for a 2017 Boss Hoss Trike supporting
C ruising – Seeing and experiencing our beautiful nation in ways that can only be done on bike; a sunrise on A!A driving the coast of Florida, incredible fall foliage riding the Blue Ridge Parkway, breathtaking views traveling through the Rockies or Sierras, watching a sunset winding down Highway 1 in California and all the areas in between. L etting Go – Riding is also a great way of casting your cares to the wind. Letting go of everything that contains you – like offices, houses, cars, etc., and tasting FREEDOM! E qualizing – I think one of the reasons women love to ride is the fact that if we are on the same size bike or a bigger – the guy riding next to us doesn’t have any more power than we do. Sometimes we may not have the same physical strength but we can have the same cubic inches or horsepower. (Or more!) And that’s how we spell MOTORCYCLE!
the Shriners Hospital. FMI http:// midsouthbikefest.com/images/2017_ Lodging.pdf
NATIONAL EVENTS Sep 2: SPC Donny Nichols Memorial Ride & Poker Run, Mary Lou’s Bar & Grill, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Honoring this soldier who was killed in action in Afghanistan 4-13-11. Proceeds go to Iowa Stead Children’s Hospital. $20. KSU: 10:30 AM. FMI: myfavnursejn@ hotmail.com Sep 1-Sep 23: Project Miller 22+1, Starts in Yuma Arizona to Islip NY. Ride against Veteran suicide. Help us show our Warfighters the bond created in the military continues outside the military Route: https:// www.google.com/maps/d/viewer? mid=13Jox0ezq5TIBYJnjsqnOmG5 4nO0&ll=36.9674494695844%2C93.46740599999998&z=4 FMI https:// www.spartanweekend.org/
MUSIC EVENTS Sep 1-2: Birthday Bash at The Shed, Maryville TN. 9/1-School of Rock Concert. 9/2-Kentucky Headhunters Sep 7: Hot Bike Tour Kickoff-Stolen Rhodes with Boone & Crockett at The Shed, Maryville TN Sep 7: TBA (Block Party) at Quaker Steak & Lube, Bristol.
Sep 7: Shades of Refinement (Block Party) at Quaker Steak & Lube, Bristol Sep 8: Bike Nite w/Matthew Hickey Band at Quaker Steak & Lube, Knoxville Sep 9: The Shed, Maryville TN- Mama Louise: Knoxville’s Tribute to the Allmaepn Brothers with Rebel Mtn Band Sep 14: NO Bike Night at Quaker Steak & Lube, Bristol Sep 16: The Shed, Maryville TN Tailgate Party - Kelsey’s Woods Free Indoor Show Sep 21: Quaker Steak & Lube Bristol Bike Night w/Wyldeheart Sep 23: The Shed, Maryville TN, Trisha Gene Brady indoor show Sep 28: The Shed, Maryville TN, Live Music from Brandy Zdan, 7pm) Free Sep 28: Quaker Steak & Lube Bristol Bike Night w/Jigsaw Jane Sep 29: The Shed, Maryville TN, Hardwired Sep 30: The Shed, Maryville TN, Season Finale - Big Gun with Stone Broke Saints
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