July 2020 Issue #264

The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine

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Table Of Contents Issue #264

3 rd Annual Junior Needham Memorial Ride

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Motorcycle Awareness Ride

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9 th Annual Iron Chariot Ride

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STE Ride For The Fallen

July 2020

Letter From The Editor.....................................................5 Cruisin’ Calendar..............................................................6 Cover Story - Karney Law Firm........................................7 Quotable Quote................................................................11 3rd Annual Junior Needham Memorial Ride......................14 All Harley World Shootout................................................16 Motorcycle Awareness Ride.............................................18 AMCA Legends Chapter Meeting.....................................20 Virtual Bike Show.............................................................22 Hearts & Hope Poker Run................................................23 Tyler McDaniel 8/4/04 - 6/1/20.........................................24 Bar Man Down..................................................................26 Flagging Of The Graves In Cleveland County..................28 Bob Karney A True Hero...................................................30 Smokin’ Harley-Davidson Gives Back..............................32 9th Annual Iron Chariot Ride..............................................34 Women Who Ride: Tracey Carver....................................36 STE Ride For The Fallen..................................................38 2020 Harley-Davidson LiveWire Demo Ride....................40 Want A Change?...............................................................44 ThunderZone....................................................................46 Remembering Howdy.......................................................47 Ride To Eat, Eat To Ride..................................................48 CCIB / CRKA 16th Annual Renee Ledford Memorial Party.............................................................50 My First Big Group Ride...................................................52 People & Places...............................................................54 Spokes & Jokes................................................................56

Letter From The Editor ell, pandemic and

Mark Infield

Editor / Owner Mark@FTCarolinas.com

Molly “WildThing” Infield Operations Manager Molly@FTCarolinas.com

Lincoln Infield

Art Director / Janitor Lincoln@FTCarolinas.com

Maggie Infield

Hot Intern Accounts@FTCarolinas.com

“Dirty Dave” Baker Graphic Designer / Ginger

Sales Staff Lincoln, Alan, Scott, Crystal T, Christian, Mark H., Rose, Lloyd, Elwin, Anthony, Gary, Trisha, David, Bill, Mike & Kim, Paulette, Amy, Len, Tiffany, Gene, Mike, Pam, Angelo

Photos Chaos, Alan Dockery, Lincoln Infield, Wally Wersching, Gary Steelman, Austin Eason, JoAnn Wilson, Deborah R. Harmon, Len Montgomery, Tammy Bowman, Angie Herman

Governor’s stay at home orders and phased re-opening and we are still here! This is issue # 264 of The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine. Have we felt the effects of all of the above crisis? Sure, just like everyone else, we have had to make adjustments, but we are still here!

Many of the businesses that bikers frequent like bars and restaurants have been forced to remain closed and many annual events have been cancelled or postponed. All of this has had an effect on all of us.

One of the events that was cancelled was The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine bike night that was scheduled for Tuesday, June 16th. However, it was rainy and not one of the other calamities that caused it. We are usually optimistic and proponents of the theory that the show must go on, but this one was a no brainer. It rained on Monday and as we looked toward the sky on Tuesday, it just continued to rain hard and steady all day, so with confidence that it was the right call, we pulled the plug on the evening’s festivities.

Just like other events that have been cancelled, we picked another date and have rescheduled The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine bike night for Tuesday, August 11th from 6-9 pm here at the Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine headquarters in Jamestown, NC. We’ll be celebrating 22 years in business so see the ad in this issue and make plans to come share an evening with friends on our journey back to normal. Until then, I hope you have many sunny days to “social distance” on your motorcycle.

As usual, there are other events going on, too. Check out the Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine Cruisin’ Calendar for the most extensive list of motorcycle events on the east coast. If you would like to receive the Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine Cruisin’ Calendar e-mailed to you, go to: FullThrottleMagazine.com and click on “subscribe”. If you prefer text, just text FULLTHROTTLEMAGAZINE to:74121. We send these texts out every Wednesday, so you have plenty of time to plan your weekend.

Here we are on June 15th for ‘Ride To Work Day’. If you were able to Ride To Work and show the world that motorcycles are efficient as well as fun and marked the occasion with a photo, share it with us at: RideToWork@FTCarolinas.com.

Writers Mark, WildThing, Alan Dockery, Lincoln Infield, Ms. Pat, Wally Wersching, Gary Steelman, Deborah R. Harmon, Len Montgomery, Rose & Lloyd, Tammy Bowman, Dirty Dave Baker, Angie Herman, Tracey Carver

Thunderzone Thunder www.TheThunderZone.com

The Carolinas’ Full Throttle P.O. Box 2294 Jamestown NC 27282 (336) 885-5400 Fax (336) 833-6794 Email: Editor@FTCarolinas.com www.FullThrottleMagazine.com

The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine 2020 is published monthly and no reproduction of any content is permitted except by prior express written approval of Mark D. Infield, Publisher, Editor, & CEO. Publisher assumes no financial responsibility for errors in ads beyond the cost of space occupied by error. Publisher is not liable for: any slandering of an individual or group, as we mean no malice or individual criticism at any time. We are not responsible for the opinions or comments of our columnists. The advertisers are solely responsible for content of their ads, promises, and coupons, or any lack of fulfillment thereof. Publisher is also to be held harmless from: failure to produce any issue as scheduled due to reasons beyond control; all suits, claims or loss of expenses; including but is not limited to: suits for libel, plagiarism, copyright infringement, and unauthorized use of a person’s name or photograph. Publisher does not promote excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Cruisin’ Calendar You can submit your event 24/7

E-Mail: BikerEvents@FTCarolinas.com, phone: 336-885-5400, fax 336-833-6794.

We Reserve The Right To Edit All Submissions We Are Still Monitoring Events As And Checking With Event Coordinators To Bring You The Most Up To Date Cruisin’ Calendar We Can. Listed Below Are The Events That Were Not Postponed Or Cancelled

By Our Print Date. Please, Use The Contact Information Provided For The Event To Verify If The Event Is Still Happening. Otherwise, If You Are Able, Get Out There And Ride!

JUL 2 BIKE SHOW NIGHT Smokin Harley-Davidson, 3441 Myer Lee Dr., Winston-Salem, NC.6-8:30pm, Bike show, all makes & models welcome, no fee.

Cash prizes, live music, free keg. Spons

by Tom McGrath’s Motorcycle Law Group.

FMI, www.smokinharley.com or 336-7223106.

JUL 3-5 CHARLESTON BIG RED MACHINE KEEP AMERICA FREE PARTY Bourbon Creek Bar & Grill, 23746 Augusta Hwy, Cottageville, SC. $25/single, $40/ couple. Camping, vendors, live entertainment, music, bike show, food, drinks, bike games, support gear. 21+, tickets can be purchased through Venmo @HABill. FMI, keepamericafree2020@gmail.com JUL 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY DICE RUN Three starting points: New River Harley-Davidson, 2394 Wilmington Hwy, Jacksonville, NC. Carolina Coast HarleyDavidson, 6620 Market St., Wilmington, NC. Beach House Harley-Davidson, 100 Harley Davidson Dr., Shallotte, NC. Reg 9am, KSU 10am, $20/entry, $5/passenger, $5/extra card. Two winners at each location, cash prizes. Benefits the USO of NC Jacksonville Cntr. FMI, 910-346-9997, 910-791-9997 JUL 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY RIDE Roses @ Akers Shopping Center, 1495 B East Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC. KSU 10:30am.Celebrate freedoms. www.gastoncountycba.com

JUL 4-5 DEMO DAYS Fort Bragg HarleyDavidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd, Fayetteville, NC. Free demo rides all weekend 10am – 4pm, free food 11am3pm.FMI, www.fortbraggharley.com or 910-864-1200.

JUL 11 BULL CITY SWAP MEET Raging Bull Harley-Davidson, 300 Muldee St., Durham, NC. 9am-3pm. Free food & beer, vendors. Free event to sell your motorcycle stuff, reserve a spot: RJ 919-8011832, www.ragingbullhd.com

JUL 8 THUNDER AT MIDWAY BIKE NIGHT & CRUISE-IN, Midway Town Center, 11141 Old U.S. Hwy 52, Winston-Salem NC. 7-9 pm. Live music, food avail, vendors. No reg required and no fee for participants/vendors. Donations will go to local Rolling Thunder Chapter to help with POW-MIA issues & assisting veterans experiencing hardship. info@rollingthundernc6.org or 704-798-0322.

JUL 11 RIDE FOR CHARLOTTE Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson, 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. Reg 9am, KSU 11am, $20/rider. Charlotte was diagnosed with B cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in 2019. Hosted by Chrome Angelz RC, Road Sirenz. FMI, Karen, redroadking2014@gmail.com or 252-314-2828.

JUL 10 DEATHWISH MOTOR CULTURE BIKE NIGHT Locked & Loaded Bar & Grill, 305 McCormick St., Garner, NC. 6:30pm, bike show, raffles, giveaways.

FMI deathwishmotorculture@gmail.com, 919-661-6688.

JUL 10-12 3RD ANNUAL BACKROAD BBQ RUN Trent River Campground, 2186 NC-41 Maysville, NC. $20/entire weekend, BBQ, live music, beer, bike games, party.

Benefits the Swansboro Detachment Marine Corp League #1407. www.backroadbbqrun.com JUL 11 COX’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON CAROLINAS CONNECTION RIDE Cox’s Harley-Davidson Asheboro, 2795 NC134, Asheboro, NC. Reg 9:30am, KSU 10:30am. Cox’s Harley-Davidson Rock Hill, 1178 Galleria Blvd, Rock Hill, SC. Reg 9am, KSU 10am. Free ride. www. coxsharley-davidson.com 336-629-2415.

JUL 11 RENEGADE CYCLES GRAND OPENING 1003 S Main St., Dobson, NC. 12-4pm, live music, tap truck, free food, giveaways, swap meet, vendors. www. renegadecycles.net 336-356-2060.

JUL 11 2ND ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY RIDE Red Anchor, 1382 Old Ninety Six Indian Trail, Monetta, SC. 12-5pm Ride to remember Veterans, proceeds go to local Veterans in need. FMI, Matt Conner 803508-0182.

JUL 11 V.E.M.A. POKER RUN Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. Reg 9:30am, KSU 10:30am, $20/rider, $10/passenger. 50/50, raffles, entertainment, free food 11am2pm. FMI, www.vema-usa.com or www. fortbraggharley.com 910-864-1200.

JUL 17-19 11TH ANNIVERSARY THUNDER N KANAWHA BIKE RALLY 121 Kanawha Ridge Rd., Dugspur, VA. $25/1day pass, $35/weekend pass, $10 a day/primitive camping. Bands, bike games, bike show, miss kva, mechanical bull, vendors, 21+. FMI, Kanawhavalleyarenaresort.com, or Brooke, 704-4005689.

JUL 18 NOAH’S MEMORIAL RIDE/ DRIVE EVENT Ted’s Famous Chicken, 4695 S Main St, Winston-Salem, NC. Reg 9am, KSU 11:15am, $25/bike, $30/double inc one shirt. 50/50, giveaways, corn hole, music, food best poker hand. Pre-reg, Kristi Parks angelmomjune2019@gmail. com 336-682-1920.

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JUL 18 LIVE TO RIDE CREWS CANCER RUN 2020 Double D Burnout Saloon, 1408 E Mountain St., Kernersville, NC. Reg 9:30am, KSU 11:30am, $20/bike, $20/car $5/passenger inc wrist band for pig pickin & band. Raffles, door prizes, auction, shirts. Proceeds go to the Crews Family. FMI, Mark Butryn 336-926-4725 or Keith Weiss 336-407-7701.

JUL 18 JUSTICE 4 JIMMY BROWN MEMORIAL RIDE RedZone Sports Bar 725 S. Main St. Randleman, NC. Reg 11am, KSU 11:45am. $10/rider, $20/2up. Food avail, 50/50, live music, auctions. Jimm was involved in a hit and run on NC-62.

Benefits the Brown Family. 336-799-4515 JUL 18 INAUGURAL DILLON’S RIDE Crossroads Harley-Davidson 1921 US 421, Wilkesboro, NC. Reg 9am, KSU 10:30am, donations accepted. Live music, silent auctions, door prizes, vendors, wreath laying ceremony, food. In honor of Sgt. Dillon Baldridge, K.I.A 06/10/17 in Afghanistan. Benefits T.A.P.S., a military tragedy assistance org. https://dillonsride. com, FMI, Benny@dillonsride.com JUL 18 CVMA 15-1 2020 MEMORIAL RIDE & DEDICATION Fort Bragg HarleyDavidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. Reg 8:30am, KSU 10:30am, $20/rider, $10/passenger. Beer, free food, vendors, raffles starting @12pm, entertainment. Benefits Project Duffle Bag & DAV Cumberland Co. Ch 46. FMI, David “Curby” Foster, pro@cvma15-1.net or www.spring2020.cvma15-1.net JUL 18 BACA 100 MILE RIDE Carolina Coast Harley-Davidson, 6620 Market St., Wilmington, NC. Reg 9am, KSU 10am, free to all riders, donations accepted to empower victims of child abuse. FMI, 910791-9997.

JUL 18 2020 HOSPICE OF DAVIDSON COUNTY VIRTUAL 13th RIDE FOR ANGELS Different this year due to Covid19, FMI: http://hospice-of-davidson-countynorth-carolina-inc.networkforgood.com/ events/20678-2020-annual-ride-for-angels

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JUL 21 BULL CITY BIKE NIGHT Raging Bull Harley-Davidson, 300 Muldee St., Durham, NC. Free cigars & beer, food trucks, games, raffles, 6-9pm. FMI, www. ragingbullhd.com 919-596-9511.

JUL 23-26 BEACH HOUSE HARLEYDAVIDSON SUMMER RALLY 100 Harley Davidson Dr., Shallotte, NC. Demo dates Jul 23-25. www.beachhousehd.com, 910575-9997.

JUL 25 3RD ANNUAL SCREW CANCER RIDE Xtreme Wings N Things, 3437 Myer Lee Dr., Winston-Salem, NC. Reg 10:30am, KSU 12pm, $15/single, $20/ double, $20/vehicle. 50/50, poker run.

Proceeds go to Nancy Joyce Layne Pancreatic Cancer Fund. FMI, Sandman 910-975-8513.

JUL 25 PRE-BOONE RALLY & CHAD’S BIRTHDAY PARTY Xtreme Wings N Things, 3441 Myer Lee Dr., Winston-Salem, NC. 12pm-2am, rain date: 08/08, live music all day, people’s choice ride in bike show spons by Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine 1-4pm, vendors. 336-293-4983.

JUL 25 10TH ANNUAL I REMEMBER “CLICK” DICE RUN Cavendish Brewery, 207 N Chester St., Gastonia, NC. Reg 11am, $15/ 1 hand, $25/ 3 hands, 50/50.

FMI, Red 704-689-4892, Joe 704-8133621.

JUL 25 RIDE WITH RESPONDERS Raging Bull Harley-Davidson, 300 Muldee St., Durham, NC. Reg 9am, KSU 10:30am, $20/bike inc patch & raffle ticket. After ride free live music, food, beverages, raffles, vendors 12:30-4pm. Proceeds benefit Emergency Chaplains. www.ragingbullhd. com, 919-596-9511.

JUL 25 3RD ANNUAL SOUND OFF Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. Reg 10am, judging @12pm, $30/ reg fee, inc sound off & bike show. $20/Meter Beater Contest, winner takes all. Spons by Blaze Performance. FMI www.FortBraggHarley. com or 919-612-5126.

JUL 25 PALMETTO DREAMRIDE VFW Post 3034 1925 Gion St. Sumter, SC. Reg 8-10am, $20/rider, $5/passenger. KSU 9:30am. Cash prize, live music, raffles, food, prizes, car and bike show. Presented

by Iron Legacy Motorcycle Club. Benefits The Dream Ride Experience for Special Olympics. www.dreamride.org.

JUL 26 CRUISE IN Baxter’s Tavern, 536 Farragut St., Greensboro, NC. All makes & models. www.baxterstavern.com 336808-5837.

JUL 27 ALAMANCE CBA/ABATE OF NC 5TH ANNUAL JULY FREEDOM RIDE Joyce’s Place, 6500 S NC Hwy 87, Graham, NC. Reg 10:30am, KSU 12pm, $10/ bike. Food, proceeds to CBA/ABATE of NC. Forey 336-693-1078, Brian 919-6195131 JUL 30 BIKE NIGHT Fort Bragg HarleyDavidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. 6-9pm, free beer, entertainment, food truck, slow race. www. fortbraggharley.com 910-864-1200.

JUL 31 BIKE NIGHT Cox’s Harley-Davidson 2795 NC Hwy 134. Asheboro, NC. 6-9pm. Food, beer, live music, giveaways. www.CoxsHarley-Davidson.com, 336-6292415 JUL 31- AUG 1 AHDRA NITRO SPRING NATIONALS Rockingham Dragway 2153 US Hwy 1 N. Rockingham, NC. $55/4 day pass, $45/3 day pass, $35/2 day pass, Sat or Sun $20. www.RockinghamDragway. com JUL31- AUG 1 19TH ANNUAL ANGIER BIKE FEST 19 W Depot St., Angier, NC. Fri, 7-10pm, live music, vendors, food trucks. Sat 10am-4pm, charity ride, reg 9:30am, KSU 10:30am, classic car/bike cruise in, swap meet, vendors, cornhole tourn, live music, butt pickin’ contest. Benefits Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.

FMI, www.angierbikefest.com

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AUG 1 NAZARETH CHILDREN’S HOME 3RD QUARTER BIRTHDAY PARTY RIDE Speedway Harley-Davidson 10049 Weddington Rd. Ext. Concord, NC. Reg 11:30am, ride 12:15pm. Lunch, birthday party. Bring an item from the wish list at www.bikerswithacause.com. Darby Dillard 704-995-4097

AUG 8 SIX KEEPERS VMC INAUGURAL PTSD AWARENESS POKER RUN Six Keepers Clubhouse, 2014 1st Ave SW, Hickory, NC. Reg 10am, KSU11am, $22/ bike & first hand. $8add hand. Vendors, live music, 50/50, silent auction, rifle raffle.

Benefits Service Dogs 4 Veterans. FMI, Jason Townsend, 443-604-1709.

AUG 1 10TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL BIKE RIDE Down Home Harley-Davidson, 2215 Hanford Rd., Burlington, NC. Reg 9am, $15/bike, $5/pass food inc. $10/nonriders. Live music, 50/50, auction items.

In memory of PFC Justin Walker. Benefits Jared Allen’s Homes 4 Wounded Warriors.

After party @ Lucky’s Saloon FMI, Jeff Ladd 336-512-3133.

AUG 8 63 TAPHOUSE BENEFIT & POKER RUN The 63 Taphouse, 2645 B New Leicester Hwy, Leicester, NC. Reg 10:30am, KSU 12pm, $15/single $20/couple, rain date 07/11. 50/50, food, raffles, chance to win 2001 HD 1200 Sportster, $20/ticket. Benefits Bikers Against Bullies, (BABUSA) FMI, 828-515-5212, Greg Foust 828-206-5995.

AUG 1 8TH ANNUAL SANDHILLS NC BIKE BLESSING Freedom Biker Church Fayetteville, 455 Rock Hill Rd., Fayetteville, NC. 11am-2pm, food, door prizes, bike blessings, music, vendors, event tee.

FMI, www.freedombikerchurchfayetteville. com

AUG 8 THE LITERACY RIDE Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson, 4710 South Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC. The Harley Shop at the Beach, 4002 Hwy 17 South, North Myrtle Beach, SC. Reg 9:30am at either location, KSU 11am, $10/donation or school supplies. Free food, live music, door prizes, 50/50, live auction. Collect school supplies along the way for a free 50/50 ticket & door prizes. Benefits Help 4 kids/backpack buddies. FMI, 843-3695555, www.myrtlebeachharley.com

AUG 1 RIDE 4 LAINEY VFW Post 647, 58 W (275 VFW Dr.), Danville, VA. Reg 9am, KSU 10:30am, $10/rider inc food. Benefits The Lainey Project. FMI, Que Motley, 434250-1617.

AUG 6 BIKE SHOW NIGHT Smokin Harley-Davidson, 3441 Myer Lee Dr., Winston-Salem, NC.6-8:30pm, Bike show, all makes & models welcome, no fee.

Cash prizes, live music, free keg. Spons

by Tom McGrath’s Motorcycle Law Group.

FMI, www.smokinharley.com or 336-7223106.

AUG 11 CAROLINAS’ FULL THROTTLE MAGAZINE 22ND ANNIVERSARY BIKE NIGHT 711 W Main St., Jamestown, NC. 6-9pm, beer, music, vendors, prize for best bike on the lot. www.fullthrottlemagazine.com 336-885-5400.

AUG 7 DEATHWISH MOTOR CULTURE BIKE NIGHT Local Joes Tap & Grill, 135 S Steele St., Sanford, NC. 6:30pm, bike show, raffles, giveaways. FMI, deathwishmotorculture@gmail.com, 919-708-5957.

AUG 15 11TH ANNUAL BIKERS 4 BOOBS BREAST CANCER RIDE Baxter’s Tavern, 536 Farragut St., Greensboro, NC. Reg 9am, KSU 11am, $20/bike, police escorted. Live music, food, 50/50, vendors. Benefits Randolph Health Cancer Center Mammogram Fund. FMI, Fay Morgan, 336-420-6907.

AUG 8 CLEMMONS MOTORCYCLES OPEN HOUSE 1320 Old Salisbury Rd. Winston-Salem, NC. Vendors, stunt show, live music, vintage bike show, food truck, pin up contest, 50/50, raffles. 336-7664945.

AUG 15 GREAT AMERICAN GET TOGETHER Signal Hill Mall 1685 E. Broad St. Statesville, NC. 10-4pm. Car & bike show, live music, vendors, military honors, food avail, 50/50, kids zone. Benefits Tribute to the Troops. Donny 704-902-1152

AUG 8 4TH ANNUAL CRUISE TO THE COAST Hair-Matthews Post 32, 3814 Legion Rd., Hope Mills, NC. KSU 9am. $5/ donation, food & drinks inc. Ride to the North Carolina coast with the American Legion Riders Chapter 32. Anthony C. Prewitt, anthonycprewitt@msn.com, 910583-3557.

AUG 15 WALK N ROLL DICE RUN John’s Tavern, 1555 Old Lenoir Rd., Hickory, NC. Reg 9-11am. Benefits local special needs folks. FMI, Mark, lazyday379@gmail.com 828-455-0628.

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AUG 15 20TH ANNUAL CLAREMONT RESCUE PIG PICKIN & POKER RUN Hooter’s 1211 13th Ave Dr SE, Hickory, NC. Reg 11am, $20/single, $25/double inc 1 event shirt per bike. Rain date: 08/22.

Silent auction, door prizes. In memory of Stacey Montelongo. Co-sponsored by The Blue Knights NC XI MC. FMI, Eric Jones 828-459-7968.

AUG 15 FASHRM’S 12TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP MOTORCYCLE RIDE Sherwood Presbyterian Church, Hwy 87 South, Fayetteville, NC. Reg 8am, KSU 10am, $10/rider, $5/passenger. Food, awards, raffles, please bring school supplies. FMI, 910-366-3983.

AUG 15 THE EAGLE RIDERS DEAN FERRIS MEMORIAL RIDE Thunder Road Harley-Davidson, 4870 Riverside Dr., Danville, VA. Reg 8am, KSU 10am, police escort. Shirts, 50/50 bike show, raffle, lunch after ride, silent & live auction, door prizes. Benefits Danville Pittsylvania Cancer Association. FMI, 434-251-0994.

AUG 22 INTERNATIONAL FEMALE RIDE DAY Celebrate women motorcycle riders and is not country, group or organization specific. It is a globally synchronized “JUST RIDE!”© day, for women. Vicki Gray created IFRD in 2007 for all women individually, in groups and collectively everywhere. www.Motoress.com AUG 22 INTERNATIONAL FEMALE RIDE DAY Riding High Harley-Davidson, 3036 NC Hwy 68, High Point, NC. Reg 10am, KSU 11am. Police escorted ride, light food & refreshments. www.ridinghighharleydavidson.com, 336-273-1101.

AUG 22 INTERNATIONAL FEMALE RIDE DAY Indian Motorcycle of Charlotte, 110 Indian Walk, Lowell, NC. Reg 10am, KSU 11am, $15/one up, $20/ two up inc food. Raffle prizes, 50/50. Benefits the Battered Women’s Shelter in Gastonia.

FMI, 704-879-4560, www.gastoncountycba.com AUG 22 SMOKIN SOULS TOYS FOR TOTS EVENT Cox’s Harley-Davidson of Asheboro, 2795 NC Hwy 134, Asheboro, NC. www.coxsharley-davidson.com 836629-2415

10 AUG 22 6TH ANNUAL BIKE, CAR & TRUCK SHOW Bethesda Baptist Church, 1914 S Miami Blvd., Durham, NC. 9am1pm, pre-reg $15, day of $20. Free to public. Door prizes, 50/50, food vendors, trophies. Benefits Bethesda Baptist mission efforts. FMI, www.bethesdacarshow. com, Tara, 919-723-0860 or John, 919624-1497 (after 5pm).

AUG 22-23 JUNE JAM BIKE RALLY Rowan Co. Fairgrounds 1560 Julian Rd. Salisbury, NC. Vendors, live music, camping, people games, ride in bike show, bikini & wet t-shirt contest, beer. 704-7916317 AUG 23 ASHEVILLE RIDE FOR KIDS Cane Creek Middle School, 570 Lower Brush Creek Rd., Fletcher, NC. Reg 9-10:30am, rain or shine, Online reg/$40, Day-of/$45 inc shirt, pin & food. Benefits The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. www.rideforkids.org FMI, Marty O’Dell, wing85239@yahoo.com, Donnie Grindstaff, ashevillerideforkids@gmail.com AUG 29 10TH ANNUAL SHRINERS CHILDREN HOSPITAL BENEFIT & RIDE Double D Burnout Saloon, 1408 E Mountain St., Kernersville, NC. Reg 10am, KSU 11am, $20/rider, $10/passenger inc food. $10/per plate for non-riders. Live music, live auction @3pm, dice roll, cash prizes, food avail. Benefits Shriners Hospital in Greenville, SC. FMI, Karen Hatchett 336707-7538.

AUG 29 HOG HAPPENING OLD TIMERS’ SWAP MEET American Legion Post 380, 4235 W. Tyvola Rd., Charlotte, NC. $10/entry fee. BBQ contest, bike show, bike games, burnouts, stunts, music, food, vendors. Rowdy, rowdy@fh-nc.bacaworld. org 704-740-6659.

AUG 29 NIGHT OWL DICE RUN Boxcar Grille, 3140 N. Oxford St., Claremont, NC. Reg 5:30pm, $15/ 1 dice card, $25/ 3 dice cards inc food. Rain date, 09/05. 50/50, door prizes, dj. Proceeds go to Adam’s Army & Deidea Locklear. Hosted by Maniax RC. FMI, Duane Gibbs 828-7810979.

Cruisin’ Calendar AUG 29 CAMEL CITY CONCERT in place of Camel City Bikefest. Location TBA. Live Music, Vendors & more. Wayne Pinnix 336-464-6202 SEP 4 DEATHWISH MOTOR CULTURE BIKE NIGHT Legends Pub, 4624 Bragg Blvd Ste 1, Fayetteville, NC. 6:30pm, bike show, raffles, giveaways. FMI, deathwishmotorculture@gmail.com, 910-867-2364.

SEP 5 11TH ANNUAL BUDDY ROE MEMORIAL RIDE The Hide-A-Way Tavern, 188 Billy Covington Rd., Rockingham, NC. 910-719-4089.

SEP 10-12 POLICE RODEO Cox’s Harley-Davidson 2795 NC Hwy 134. Asheboro, NC. www.CoxsHarley-Davidson. com, 336-629-2415 SEP 11-13 THUNDER IN THE SMOKIES FALL RALLY Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, 3374 Soco Rd., Maggie Valley, NC. Music, vendors, bike games, free stuff, fire dancers, cash prizes, bike show. www.handlebarcorral.com handlebarcorral@aol.com 828-246-2101.

SEP 12 RED KNIGHTS NC CHAPTER 13 5TH ANNUAL 9-11 RIDE Trinity VFD, 2968 Wilkesboro Hwy, Statesville, NC. Reg 10am, rider meeting @ noon, KSU 12:30pm. $25/bike. Escorted ride, food, 50/50, entertainment, door prizes, auction items. Memorial presentation at end of ride. FMI, 704-876-3646.

SEP 12 4th ANNUAL JESSIE’S RIDE OF HOPE Crossroads Harley-Davidson 921 US-421, Wilkesboro, NC. Reg 11am, KSU 1pm, $25/bike inc 1 shirt & swag bag.

Silent auction, 50/50, live music, food, vendors, family friendly, after party. Benefits https://www.ntsad.org/ FMI, David, simply4thekids@aol.com, 336-667-1689.

SEP 12 3RD ANNUAL LONGEST DAY RIDE Atlantic Shores Retirement Community, 1200 Atlantic Shores Dr., Virginia Beach, VA. Breakfast/check-in 9-10am, KSU 10:15am, $20/rider, $5/passenger.

Free pin at check in. Register @ www. tldride.com Free breakfast, 50/50, music, raffle prizes. Hosted by Women in the Wind Honey Badgers Chapter. Benefits Al-

zheimer’s Association. FMI, Lisa Thompson 757-572-9526.

SEP 13 NC TRIANGLE RIDE FOR KIDS Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, 1192 US-64 Bus., Pittsboro, NC. Reg 8-9:30am, KSU 10am rain or shine, police escorted. Online reg/$40, day-of reg/$45 inc shirt, pin & food. www. rideforkids.org Benefits The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. FMI, Neoma Disney, ndisneync@gmail.com, 919-2185505.

SEP 15 WALK N ROLL DICE RUN John’s Tavern, 1555 Old Lenoir Rd., Hickory, NC. Reg 9-11am, $15/ 1 card, $25/ 3 cards.

Dune buggy rides, race cars, kid’s activities, bounce house, face painting. Benefits local special needs folks. FMI, Mark, lazyday379@gmail.com 828-455-0628.

SEP 19 12TH ANNUAL MILES FOR MUTTS Lucky’s Saloon, 1453 Industry Dr., Burlington, NC. Reg 10am, KSU 12pm, $10/single, $15/double, dog tags for first 150. Live music, food, raffles, door prizes, 50/50, event shirts avail, kid friendly, pets must be leashed. Terri, 336-380-6892, Kay 336-437-2099.

SEP 19 TIM PINNIX REMEMBRANCE RIDE Castle’s Deli, 607 S. Main St., Ste E, King, NC. Reg 10:30am, KSU 12pm, $30/bike. Memory patches avail, 50/50, live music. Proceeds go to Tim’s wife for expenses. FMI, William Wilson, 336-8433832.

SEP 23-27 OUTER BANKS HARLEY-DAVIDSON BIKE FEST Outer Banks HarleyDavidson, 8739 Caratoke Hwy, Harbinger, NC. Guided tours, live music, vendors. www.outerbankshd.com, 252-338-8866.

SEP 25 BIKE NIGHT Cox’s Harley-Davidson 2795 NC Hwy 134. Asheboro, NC. 6-9pm. Food, beer, live music, giveaways. www.CoxsHarley-Davidson.com, 336-6292415 SEP 26 DEESTRONG HELP PUNISH CANCER Double D Burnout Saloon, 1408 E Mountain St., Kernersville, NC. KSU 12pm. Live music, silent auction, raffles, food, donated goods for sale, donation

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Cruisin’ Calendar bucket. Dee Brown was diagnosed with stage 3c inflammatory breast cancer. Benefits the Brown family. FMI, Brian Atkins, flostrummer@gmail.com, 336-345-3884.

SEP 26 RIDING FOR YOU SPRING MEET & GREET Crossroads HarleyDavidson, 1921 US-421 Wilkesboro, NC. 1-3pm. Free food. Hosted by Twisted Covenant MSC. 336-667-1003 SEP 26 27 ANNUAL BRONSON RUN John’s Tavern, 1555 Old Lenoir Rd., Hickory, NC. Sign up 10am, $15/single, $25/double. Rain or shine. Early sign up & camping avail. Food, live music, door prizes, 50/50, best & worst hand. Benefits Carolina Caring, spons by Hickory Riding club. FMI, 828-228-3985 or 828-308-4713.

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SEP 27 RALEIGH PINK RIBBON RIDE 2020 Scooters Bar & Grill, 1911 Sego Ct., Raleigh, NC. 8am-4pm. Register now http://1ofus.org/2020/05/prr-2020/ Proceeds go to 1 of Us, a local non-profit supporting all women’s cancers. FMI, Nesha Daubenspeck 919-605-6615.

OCT 3 NAZARETH CHILDREN’S HOME 4TH QUARTER BIRTHDAY PARTY RIDE Speedway Harley-Davidson 10049 Weddington Rd. Ext. Concord, NC. Reg 11:30am, ride 12:15pm. Lunch, birthday party. Bring an item from the wish list at www.bikerswithacause.com. Darby Dillard 704-995-4097

OCT 17 RENAL WARRIORS THROTTLING OUT & SHOWING OFF MOTORCYCLE RIDE & CAR SHOW New Bethel Baptist Church, 1116 Montlieu Ave., High Point, NC. Reg 10:45am, KSU 12pm. $15/ bike, $5/passenger, $20/car. Police escort, music, raffles, food, 50/50. Proceeds go to the National Kidney Foundation. FMI, Patrice, 336-588-8683.

OCT 17 2ND ANNUAL DANA FOSTER MEMORIAL RIDE Cox’s Harley-Davidson of Asheboro, 2795 NC Hwy 134, Asheboro, NC. Reg 11am, KSU 12pm, $20/ bike. Benefits Randolph Co Family Crisis Center. Annette, 919-214-4079 or Bobby, 919-214-2032.

OCT 17 13TH ANNUAL BILLY GRAHAM BIKERS WITH BOXES RIDE Billy Graham Library, 4330 Westmont Dr., Charlotte, NC. 9:30am-2pm. Pack Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes with gifts, load on bike & ride to Library alone, with club or group. Speakers, fellowship, complimentary lunch, giveaways. 704-401-3200, libraryevents@bgea.org or www.BillyGrahamLibrary.org.

OCT 17 14TH INTERNATIONAL FEMALE RIDE DAY Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson 1126 S. Saunders St. Raleigh, NC. Reg 9:30, KSU 10:30am, $20/rider, $15/ passenger. After party, fashion show, tattoo contest, vendors, raffles, live music. benefits Janie’s Fund. 919-832-2261

OCT 9-10 COX’S DEMO EVENT Cox’s Harley-Davidson of Asheboro, 2795 NC Hwy 134, Asheboro, NC. www.coxsharleydavidson.com 836-629-2415.

OCT 24 PRTTA NASCAR EVENT Cox’s Harley-Davidson of Asheboro, 2795 NC Hwy 134, Asheboro, NC. www.coxsharleydavidson.com 836-629-2415.

OCT 10 MOTORCYCLES FOR MAMMOGRAMS Cox’s Harley-Davidson 2795 NC Hwy 134. Asheboro, NC. www.CoxsHarley-Davidson.com, 336-629-2415

OCT 24 THE CONGREGATION SHOW Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Ave, Charlotte, NC. 12pm, Custom bike & car show, vintage old school chops & rods, vendors.

OCT 10 3RD ANNUAL HELP THY NEIGHBOR POKER RUN Tart’s Grocery, 3400 Benson Rd, Garner, NC. Reg 9am, KSU 11am, $20/bike, $10/rider. Vendors, raffles, food avail, live music, 50/50.

Proceeds go to family in need for medical expenses. FMI, Betsy 919-500-6475 or Scott 919-437-3698.

OCT 10 CVMA 34-4 ANNUAL ISLAND HOPPING CAMPAIGN American Biker/ Indian Motorcycle of Charleston, 679 Treeland Dr., Charleston, SC. Reg 10am, KSU 12:30pm, $15/rider $5/pass. Raffles, 50/50. All proceeds go to helping Veterans in the Low country area. Eddie, eddienegron@gmail.com

NOV 11 VETERANS DAY LUNCH Cox’s Harley-Davidson 2795 NC Hwy 134.

Asheboro, NC. www.CoxsHarley-Davidson.com, 336-629-2415 NOV 13 COX’S VIP NIGHT Cox’s HarleyDavidson 2795 NC Hwy 134. Asheboro, NC. www.CoxsHarley-Davidson.com, 336-629-2415 NOV 13-15 29TH ANNUAL JIM MCCLURE ALL-HARLEY NITRO WORLD FINALS Rockingham Dragway, 2153 US Hwy 1 N. Rockingham, NC. www.rockinghamdragway.com

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Yet through all the gloom I can see the rays of ravishing light and glory. I can see that the end is more than worth all the means.”

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3rd Annual Junior Needham Memorial Ride

By: Lincoln Infield

Needham passed away on June 1, 2017, but his memory lives on with his friends and in the motorcycle community. Junior was a very active member of the Randolph County CBA and attended many events in the Carolinas, he was a supporter of The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine and a friend of the family as well. Junior’s daughter, Gena Parker, invited us to attend the 3rd Annual Memorial Ride and we were more than happy to oblige!

The ride staged at the Original Cox’s Harley-Davidson in Asheboro on May 30th. beautiful spring weather made It one of those riding days that you can’t resist, Carolina blue skies, warm sun and low humidity. I cruised the back roads down to Asheboro wearing my denim jacket but had to shed the extra layer once I got parked. It was good to see a lineup of bikes that started in front of the dealership and wrapped around the parking lot. The sun was shining off the high gloss and chrome, a welcomed sight that had been scarce so far in 2020. Riders were steadily rolling in as I was snapping photos and kicking tires. Gena took charge of the crowd to thank everyone for showing out for her Dad’s memorial ride. unior

They were taking up donations to put flowers on Junior’s grave and the rest was going to the Randolph County CBA. Ride instructions were announced a group photo was taken and it was time to ride!

We were heading out to McBee, SC. I had no idea where that was either, but it was a beautiful day, I had a full tank of gas and nowhere else to be! It was a great ride. We stayed on back roads the entire ride with exception to a few miles of 220. The road captains blocked the intersections and we just cruised right along. You know you are on a good old back roads ride when you run through cities like Candor, Norman, and Ellerbe. I had seen the city names on the highway but have never cut through. I enjoyed the glimpse into the small town living and main street storefronts as we pulled through these NC towns . When we crossed over the South Carolina border we hit a gas stop and those who wanted to, shed their helmets for the remaining ride to McBee. The destination of the day was Big’s Meats and More. It was a happening place, so we circled the building a few times before we found enough area to park all the bikes.

The riders all headed in for some grub, but I was ready for a few more miles and headed back on my own. I completely enjoyed riding down here with these fine folks from Randolph Co. CBA, Chrome Angels, Freedom Biker Church, CMA and others. Big thanks to those who blocked intersections and made the ride so smooth.

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All Harley World Shootout Story and photos by Alan Dockery h, the smell of race gas and nitromethane plus the roar of Harley-Davidson race bikes was a great way to help bikers get back to normal this spring. Paul Watson of Lumbee Racing held the All Harley World Shootout at 710 Dragway, in Pembroke, NC, on the first Saturday of June.

This was my first race of the year and it was so good to see friends, racers and fans again. Since the All Harley World Shootout is mainly a street bagger type race, not a nationally sanctioned points event, it was the kind of race bikes I like and the folks I hang with.

It features big motor baggers and no wheelie bars. Ya gotta ride those bikes and keep the front end down.

Four Pro Fuel Bikes put on their own Nitro Harley Shootout for fans who love an even louder roar and the sting of nitro in the air.

And there were some screaming smoking two stroke four wheelers making fast passes. That odd smell in the air when they ran was Castrol.

I love little country drag strips and 710 is a nice one. The pits were filled with race bikes and at one end there were some vendors and exhibits. A bunch of those big wheel baggers were there showing off their designs, builds and awesome paint. Those guys have mega stereos on baggers. They even have contests to judge who has the best stereos. I am not sure how to judge that, but oh, man, did they sound good!

I was chilling in the shade when not on the strip since it was hot and muggy down there in Robeson County. But the action was going down on the 660 feet of dragstrip.

Michael Beland, owner of A1 Cycles in Maiden, NC, was the man to beat in Extreme Bagger. He brought “Meth Beth” to the track and was ready to show folks the quickest way to the end of the strip. That machine worked so well! No drama, it hooked up and hauled straight down the strip, pass after pass. Mike also won the Draggin’ Bagger Class on a bike he

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called “The Bus”.

“I ran another personal best,” Mike said, “This was a wellrun race and I can’t wait to go back and win both classes again. These wins show A1 Cycles’ dominance in the performance segment of the motorcycle market.”

I saw some racers and fans I hadn’t seen in a while. Billy Leonard was there with the prettiest race bike at the All Harley World Shootout. A real street sleeper. The stretched fender and saddle bags got your attention before you noticed the S&S 143 inch motor.

Two things folks dig about Outlaw Street Bagger Style Racing is the championship belts for trophies and good payouts for winning. Paul gave away a bunch of belts and more than $13,000 in cash for the winners.

Jay Beasley, of Winston-Salem, NC, was riding” Miss Haley”, Bobby Hoover’s cool old blue Pro Fuel Bike. They won $2,000 and the Hawes Racing Outlaw Grudge Belt. Preston Bartlett was riding the Team LSR Pro Fuel Bike and won the Nitro Harley Shootout Championship and The AHDRA belt sponsored by Bill Rowe. They came up to North Carolina from Florida to race. So did longtime famous Nitro Racer Kirby Apathy. Tyler Wilson, of Jay Turner Racing and Wilson Concrete, won the Tii Tharpe belt sponsored by his team.

Paul, owner of Lumbee Racing, and event coordinator for The All Harley World Shootout, put on a good event with a big crowd on a Saturday afternoon at the dragstrip. It was a great way for bikers to hang with friends and show what all those

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“I would like to thank the people of Robeson County for their continued support of this event,” Paul said, “My goal is, and will continue to be supportive of my Lumbee heritage and giving back at every opportunity to the community of Robeson county. Our race was packed with champions in a lot of categories and competitors from nine states were represented, along with Bill Rowe of the AHDRA, RMJ Promotions, Fort Bragg HD, and Cox’s Double Eagle HD, we are planning on several events this year.”

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Motorcycle Awareness Ride

By: Angie Herman

May being Motorcycle Awareness Month, what better way than to ride the 4th Annual Motorcycle Awareness Ride in Winston-Salem, NC on May 30th? Sponsored by Smokin’ Harley-Davidson, Biker Trash Nation, LookTwiceNC, and Tom McGrath’s Motorcycle Law Group®, more than 120 bikes took an 8 mile ride from Marketplace Mall to Smokin’ Harley-Davidson in honor of those who have lost their lives due to motorcycle accidents.

Please know that bikers dress in leather not to look scary ith the month of

or to intimidate, but to help protect themselves in case of an accident. Awareness is key, look twice before pulling out of somewhere, stay off your phones and know that motorcycles have the right to be on the road just as much as other vehicles do. If you want to understand more about bikers, checkout: WWW.LooktwiceNC.comto help educate yourself about safety and awareness for motorcycles.

Multiple companies showed up to show their support for awareness. Thank you to Biker Trash Nation, LookTwiceNC, Tom McGrath’s Motorcycle Law Group®, Maddskillz, Brew Beards, Daryl’s Paracord Creations, Backyard Baggers, Baggerz Saloon, Xtreme Wings -N- Things, and Smokin’ HarleyDavidson.

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AMCA Legends Chapter Meeting By: Wally Wersching he Antique Motorcycle Club of America (AMCA) was formed in 1954, and now has over 12,000 members in the USA, Canada, and Europe. The AMCA’s goal is to restore, preserve, and operate motorcycles that are at least 35 years old. To be a member, it is not a requirement that you own an antique bike (or any bike for that matter) – just have the enthusiasm for, and love of old bikes. On the AMCA website www.antiquemotorcycle.org, there are over 60 chapters listed, and the number is constantly growing.

I attended the first meeting of the Legends Chapter in Upstate South Carolina on September 19, 2015 at the Peach Blossom Diner in Spartanburg. The article I wrote about the meeting was also the first article that I had published in the Carolinas’ Full Throttle magazine.

Over the years, I have come to know the members of the chapter by attending their events. I enjoy seeing and talking about the old bikes. It reminds me of the time when I used to ride my old Harleys. It was a different time in my life – a fun time!

I went to the chapter’s website (amcalegendschapter.com) to learn about their upcoming meeting on Sunday, May 31st at the Grapevine Restaurant in Boiling Springs, SC. I decided to

go.

I awoke early on Sunday morning, and after eating breakfast, I headed south to get on I-85. I-85 was beautiful with almost no traffic early on a Sunday morning. I followed I-85 until I exited onto Rte. 9 north. The Grapevine Restaurant was on the right after a mile or so. I pulled into the back parking lot and parked along the back curb where the club usually parks.

I was early about 8:20am. They don’t go in for breakfast until 9:00am and have the meeting at 10:00am. I wanted to greet them as they rode in and give each of them a copy of the April and May issues of the Carolinas’ Full Throttle magazine.

The first club member to arrive was the Vice President, Ken Berry, riding his old Flathead Harley. I knew it was him even before I saw who it was. His bike has a distinctive sound.

We talked for a while until he had to go inside to set up for the meeting. Then a couple rode in - the husband on his old Shovelhead Harley, and the wife on a Harley trike. We talked for a while until they went inside to meet a friend who had come earlier. They were going to attend the meeting and join the chapter.

Next, the president of the chapter, Bud Blair, rode in on his classic Knucklehead. He and his old Harley are sort of celebri-

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ties. Their picture was on the cover on a magazine published out of Asheville. He stayed in the parking lot greeting all the other bikers who rode in.

Soon the chapter treasurer, Amy Jackson, rode in. After she got off her bike, she was signing up new members. More bikers rode in, and I gave every one of them copies of the Carolinas’ Full Throttle magazine.

At about 9:00am, we all walked into the restaurant - all the way through to the front porch where the chapter had set up for the meeting. Usually, the meeting was held in one of the small banquet rooms. The porch was perfect.

As they were all sitting down to order their breakfast, since I had eaten earlier, I said my good-byes. As I was leaving, I bumped into Pete Hill, and his wife Jackie.

Jackie had been designated the 2020 AMCA Legends Chapter “Legend of the Year”. In 2018, the book “Pete Hill- A Legend on Two Wheels: World’s Fastest Knucklehead” was written by his one-person pit crew, his wife, Jackie. The book follows Pete’s career from his first Knucklehead-powered four-wheel dragster to his ascension to motorcycle Top Fuel.

Jackie tells the story like it was. She did all the traveling, racing, and running a business while raising a family. She was right there in the middle of it all, helping with many technical decisions from measuring the highly volatile nitro-methane, gapping plugs, staging, and strategies that would make Pete a winner. She’s a truly amazing person. At the age of 84, she is also the owner-manager of Pete Hill Motorcycles - one of the

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best known vintage Harley-Davidson shops in the world. She really deserves the honor!

I walked through the restaurant back to the parking lot. I checked my pack and realized that I still had one set of magazines left.

I pulled out of the parking lot, and headed north on Rte. 9 through Boiling Springs, SC, which is a very large town compared to Boiling Springs, NC. I stayed on Rte. 9 until I turned right onto Rte. 11. After a few miles, I stopped at Strawberry Hill Produce stand to get a couple cantaloupes for Cindy. They have the best and sweetest melons around.

When I pulled in, I parked next to a couple on a full dress Harley. The wife was filling the saddlebags with a basket of peaches. There was also a bucket of strawberries too. We talked for a while, and I gave them the last set of magazines that I had. I knew that I had saved them for a reason!

After I bought a couple cantaloupes, I continued on my way home – east on Rte. 11. I turned left onto Rte. 221A after passing through Chesnee. I turned right, and went through Boiling Springs, NC. I was home at about 10:30. Cindy was surprised to see the cantaloupes on the counter when she came home from shopping at Lowes. I always like to surprise her.

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Hearts & Hope Poker Run Story by Tammy Bowman Photo by Alan Dockery ikers sure were eager to get out

and ride on the last Saturday in May. A bunch of bikers gathered at Blue Ridge Harley-Davidson, Hickory, NC, for the 2nd Annual Rolling Saints Hearts & Hope Poker Run. The ride was in memory of Greyson Ray Chamberlain and Luke Sigmon.

The ride wandered across the Carolina foothills ending at Mac’s Speed Shop in Cornelius. There were door prizes, raffles, 50/50 plus money prizes for best & worst hands. Stephen Seals won $200 for best hand, he gave $100 back, Anne Spencer won $100 for worst hand, she gave it back and Nick Hopkins was the winner of the 50/50 which he too gave back to The Hearts & Hope Foundation.

Thanks to Ricky and Jennifer Riley who organized the ride.

This ride raised $6825 for Hearts & Hope. A special thank you to all the sponsors, stops, stop workers and for the support from the biker community because without you rides like this would not be possible.

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Tyler McDaniel 8/4/04 - 6/1/20

By: Gary Steelman n June 6, the call came out for an escort ride for a fallen little brother. 13 year old William Tyler McDaniel, of New London, NC passed away June 1, 2020 in Atrium Health in Charlotte Tyler has been a flag bearer for the Patriot Guard riders since he was seven years old, riding and proving honor with his grandfather Keith Arbuckle.

The viewing was held at the Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care in Albemarle, NC on Saturday, June 6 from 6-8 pm.

Bikes from Patriot Guard, American Legion Riders and Rolling Thunder lined the parking lot and riders offered their condolences to the family. Among those showing respect for this young man’s life of service were the four Ride of Pride trucks built at Freightliner in Cleveland, NC to honor those warriors who give of themselves for the greater cause of Freedom.

Tyler loved to fish and hunt and ride his motorcycle and will be greatly missed by his family and his extended family of

Patriot Guard riders and we all offer condolences and love for those closest family members.

Tyler’s service and dedication will be remembered. Tyler was laid to rest June 7th at his family’s private plot. Rest in peace young man.

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Bar Man Down

By: Len Montgomery

ut when you have friends, you’re never out!

This is a Coronavirus tale with a sad beginning, a happy middle, and an end that has yet to be written. While many businesses have closed never to be reopened, North Carolina bar owners still hang in limbo thanks to an inept Governor. It’s a tough situation for many bar owners. But what if you owned two or maybe five bars?

And had all the overhead for each one, even though there is no money coming in?

Russell and Candace Hendrix are the owners of five bars in the area: Plan B in Smithfield, NC, Tap It in Smithfield, NC, CJ’s House of Brews in Lucama, NC, Castaways Bar in Clayton, NC and Main Street Bar and Grill in Fremont, NC. At the time of this writing, they have all been closed now for over 90 days. Employees out of work. Rent and power bill still coming in. This is the sad beginning I mentioned previously.

You all have heard the stories. And by the time you read this I’m hoping there is a HAPPY ending!

Over the years, Russell, Candace and the bars have hosted a number of fundraisers. It would be hard to come up with a number of events and even more difficult to put a number to paper of how much money has been raised for worthy causes at these events. So, it should not be a surprise to anyone when his patrons, and some of his staff, decided to host a fundraiser on their behalf.

And so, on June 13, 2020, the “Happy Middle” began.

Bright and early out back of Plan B, there was a dozen or more people setting up for registration, music, grills, tables, tents and canopies in preparation for the first poker run they have hosted when the bar was actually closed. There was a positivity in the air in anticipation of giving back to those who have selflessly given to so many. Sadly, to protect their ABC license, Russell and Candace could not be on the premises.

I arrived about 9 am and soon after, bikes came rolling in. It was sunny but a bit cool on the ride there in short sleeves. But it warmed up nicely by the 11:30 am KSU call. As they left on the first leg, I counted at least fifty bikes and twenty+ passengers. More joined along the way. The event was very well orchestrated with Betsy Lewis leading the charge. Clarissa Holtz took charge of the small group of blockers and led the run.

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doing their part cooking up some fantastic chicken (what was that rub again Nick?), green beans and mac-n-cheese right off the smoker. Their better halves and others were also helping with plating the food and keeping us all hydrated.

Everyone arrived safely back to Plan B. At the end of the day, everyone had had a great time and ate well. And by the time I left near 5pm, there was still a rather large crowd enjoying themselves. Betsy tells me about $3K was raised.

Because Russell was not able to attend, I was unable to hear from him directly. Or see the gratitude on his face. But I did read his response on Facebook and felt it would be easiest to just let Russell’s words speak for themselves.

“Hi, Facebook, I got a lot to be thankful for, even with everything going on with the Corona virus and being shut down for 90 days. I’ve been broke before, started with little to nothing more than once. I was having a hard time finding the right words to express just how grateful I am to have such a wonderful group of friends. All of these friends took time out of their life to make sure my family and I have all we need to weather this storm. They came from near and far to offer their help, from the cooks, to the blockers and all the riders in between. I give to you a big heart felt (THANK YOU!!!) Y’all are the greatest!” Thank you, Russell and Candace!!

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Flagging Of The Graves In Cleveland County By: Wally Wersching was looking for something to do for

Memorial Day to honor our fallen veterans. There wasn’t anything scheduled locally because of the pandemic; only virtual events. Then I saw an article in the Shelby Shopper about placing flags on the graves of veterans. They were doing it at three Shelby cemeteries: Cleveland Memorial, Sunset Cemetery, and Webb Memorial, on either Thursday May 21st or Saturday May 23rd. I decided to go to the Sunset Cemetery on Saturday, May 23rd at 10:00am. I was surprised to see Dr. Jack Weller, an old friend from the Broad River European Motor Club, was in charge. He is the Commander of Squadron #82 of the Sons of the American Legion (SAL). The local SAL group, which is associated with the American Legion Post #82 in Shelby, was organized in the fall of 2019 when Weller was named Commander.

I arrived at the cemetery at about 9:45 and parked near the American Legion tent. I was glad to see that there were quite a few people already there. As I was talking to one of the volunteers, I heard a group of motorcycles riding through the cemetery. I thought that they would stop, and help with the placement of the flags, but they just rode through without stopping.

After signing in, I waited for the program to begin. I received a schedule of events. It was a complete program similar to the one usually held at the court square. First Dr. Weller welcomed everybody and explained what we were to do. Then there was an opening prayer. The Mayor of Shelby, Stan Anthony, had a few words to say to honor our veterans. Former Shelby Mayor, and NC State Senator Ted Alexander was there

to volunteer.

Evan Thompson sang the National Anthem. Then with the color guard salute, the rifle squad fired three volleys. Then Ned Cash played taps on the trumpet.

Afterwards, we all went our separate ways with our teams to find and place a flag at the over 800 veteran’s graves in the cemetery. We all were assigned sections of the cemetery. I was on the team with the Boy Scouts. They were very enthusiastic, and energetic.

Since the ground was very hard, we couldn’t just push the flag into the ground. We were supplied with a tool to push into the ground to make the hole about 4 inches deep. We’d drop the flag’s stem into the hole, stand back, say the veteran’s name out loud, then say a little prayer thanking the fallen veteran for his or her service.

The first headstone I located was that of William Rabb of

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We placed a flag near the headstone.

We walked back and forth checking the headstones for signs of military service – then placing a flag where appropriate. As I was walking, I noticed a flag lying on the ground next to a grave across the road (not in our section). I walked over and noticed that the hole wasn’t deep enough to support the flag.

The rain the night before caused it to fall over. We made a deeper hole and placed the flag in it so that it would stand tall.

I left about 11:00 after most of the flags were placed at the graves. I stopped at Showmars for lunch to take home to Cindy. It was a great way to spend a Saturday morning honoring our fallen veterans.

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By: Rose and Lloyd

Bob Karney A True Hero

Hero: “One who is admired for selfless and unselfish behavior or acts, with no expectation of gratitude, or reward.” This is my definition of Bob Karney, The Carolinas’ Bikers’ Lawyer.

Everyone should have a hero they can count on. Lloyd and I are fortunate to have a few. We have helped with several charities, and people in need for the last twelve years, and Bob Karney has always supported us. he definition of a

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Bulldog Hero Awards – he started the Bulldog Hero Awards in 2012 to honor bikers in the Carolinas who give back to their community and over the past 8 years has donated over $60,000 to biker’s charities.

Bulldog Backs Bikers – launched on April 28, 2020 during the COVID-19 crisis. Recognizing a need in his community, Bob Karney personally provided direct assistance to motorcyclists and their families by donating $25,000 directly to biker families in need.

Bob Karney, a strong supporter of the motorcycle

community, witnessed firsthand how people’s lives

were being upended by COVID-19. With overloaded

governments offering limited support, he refused to

stand by and watch people struggle. “It’s up to us, our

biker community, to support each other until this

difficult time passes,” stated Karney. He created an

initiative called “Bulldog Backs Bikers” and offered

financial assistance to motorcyclists in his community.

The requests poured in and over 80 families received

immediate aid. Requests were submitted by filling out a

simple form on the website. Donations were limited to

$200 for individuals and $500 for families with

children on a first come, first served basis. “I’ve always

told you I have your back and I meant it,” stated Karney.

During this time several bikers were helping to feed the

homeless. Bob jumped right in and helped us provide

food and necessities for several families in need.

• Countless ride and benefit sponsorships – Karney gets hundreds of requests for charity event sponsorships every year and he never turns anyone down.

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Invidual Charity: He met a very nice family in Greensboro on the Brenner Children’s Hospital Ride whose son had recently recovered from a major battle with cancer and they talked about wanting to take a trip to Disney World. Bob sent them money to go towards the trip.

• Annual sponsor for the following charity groups: Steel Rain MC,- benefitting local veterans, Knights of Solomon – benefitting Masonic Home for Children, All-Star Ride For Life – benefitting Duke Children’s Hospital • Volunteer Work: Ginger, his wife, worked with a group of volunteers who gathered toy donations for all of the local toy runs.

We were fortunate enough to meet Bob and Ginger at a Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine Fear of February, party several years ago. You will see him at events, and in the Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine every month. Next month, send Bob, Ginger and the whole office staff a quick thank you for what they do for the biker community.

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Smokin’ Harley-Davidson Gives Back

By: Lincoln Infield When It Comes To Your Bike, Insurance Coverage Is Personal. It’s the difference between a phone call to an answering system when you need to make a claim and a one-to-one conversation with someone who cares about your bike as much as you do.

At Encore Insurance Advisors, we can help you find the coverage you need, from insurance on your accessories to roadside assistance, and our service is always personal, friendly and knowledgeable.

Before you take to the road, call Encore. We can protect your bike, and your assets, with the most competitive products available from the most reputable providers.

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he past few months have been hard on almost every-

one. In the motorcycle community, planned rides, events and charity rides stopped, even though the need remained. Ray Perry, Owner of Smokin’ Harley-Davidson saw this need and figured a way to help out.

During the month of May, for every bike that was sold out of Smokin’ Harley-Davidson $100 was donated to Second Harvest Food Bank in Winston-Salem, NC. Ray said, “I know that many in our community are without jobs and the need for food and other necessities are a top priority. This is our way of giving back to our community and helping those in need”. I’d say Smokin’ Harley-Davidson did their part. On June 12th Ray and the sales staff at Smokin Harley-Davidson presented Eric Aft, the CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank with a check for $6,600. That’s Awesome! On top of making dreams come true for 66 riders, Smokin’ was able to contribute a hefty donation to help make Northwest NC healthy and hunger free!

So, if you are out and about stop by and see the folks at Smokin Harley-Davidson at 3441 Myer Lee Drive in WinstonSalem, NC and let them know you appreciate them. Who knows they just make your motorcycle dream come true, too!

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9th Annual Iron Chariot Ride

By : Deborah R. Harman, Business Director, Greater Piedmont Adult & Teen Challenge, Inc. he 9th Annual Iron Chariot Ride, benefiting Greater Piedmont Adult & Teen Challenge, was held Saturday, June 13th. After a postponed ride and location change, we still had the best turnout ever. Seventy four bikes showed up with 83 total riders. The event raised over $5,300 to help the Christian Discipleship Program, Greater Piedmont Adult & Teen Challenge.

The Greater Piedmont Adult & Teen Challenge Center is one of 235, nationwide, and is located on Boulevard Street in

Greensboro, NC. They serve adult men, 18 years of age and older, who are struggling with drug and/or alcohol addiction.

The program is a seven month residential program and teaches the addict that there is HOPE through Jesus. The program’s motto is “To introduce hope and healing to individuals with life-controlling problems through a personal, loving relationship with Jesus Christ so they may live successfully in society.” The local Greensboro center has been in existence since 1978 and has served literally thousands of young men.

The program has a high success rate and many of the men who work at the program are graduates themselves. The program is run by Dr. Bob Harman, who has been involved in Teen Challenge for more than 40 years.

The Iron Chariot Ride was started nine years ago by board member, Mike Williams. It has been an event that riders have looked forward to each year. This year they were joined by

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the Chrome Angels, Full Throttle Biker Church, Christian Motorcycle Association (CMA) and several other rider groups.

The ride started at Greater Piedmont Adult & Teen Challenge and the bikers took a scenic tour of the countryside of Guilford County. The perfect outdoor temperature, the excitement of 74 bikes, and the beauty of God’s creation all blended together to make this one of the most memorable rides yet.

At registration coffee and doughnuts were provided by Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and upon arrival back to the 11 acre Teen Challenge Campus, the bikers were served lunch, provided by Jam’s Deli on Friendly Ave. beverages were provided

by Fresh Market and Harris Teeter. We would like to thank all our sponsors especially Mike Williams and Gladwell Insurance, our staff and students at Greater Piedmont Adult & Teen Challenge. It was also great having Lincoln Infield, from The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine, with us during registration taking photos.

If you know of a man 18 years or older, who is struggling with addiction, and wants to get help, please have them call Wayne Duesberry, Intake Coordinator, at 336-292-7795 x 305.

Greater Piedmont Adult & Teen Challenge wants to help men get set free from a life of addiction and bondage.

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My first ever ride was when I was just four years old with my dad, Stacy, on a 1974 Kawasaki. I never knew that ride I went on with my dad at such a young age would drive my passion for motorcycles and change my career. In 2014 my son Christopher and a very good friend of mine, Peter Covell, decided to redesign a 1982 Honda Gold Wing adding my favorite color, a few special touches and even my name.

One of my first rides was to Danbury NC. As I was riding there, I felt a sense of freedom that I have never felt before, being on a motorcycle can really make you feel unstoppable. Some of the most memorable rides I have been on were the Tale of the Dragon, Little Switzerland and the rides to Chimney Rock, Lake Lure and Shatley Springs.

Working at Honda of Winston Salem really lets me share my wonderful riding experiences and knowledge with other people. I’m hoping to continue to learn more about motorcycles, motorcycle safety and continue to encourage women to ride. Music playing, hands and feet always busy, the fresh smells of the outdoors (including the ocean, grass, trees and flowers), meeting new people and seeing my children riding with me as well is so special and can really boost my mood. Riding has truly become one of the greatest joys in my life.

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STE Ride For The Fallen By: Gary Steelman n Saturday, May 30th STE Powersports held a fundraiser for Shelby Gibson and Reid Bills.

These two were involved in a motorcycle accident and both suffered injuries that prevent them both from working. The good folks at STE Powersports gladly offered use of their facility for the event.

The bikes started rolling in around 9:30 and numbered around 85 for the ride through north Iredell and Alexander counties. The ride didn’t last not long enough for most of us as the foothills of North Carolina offer scenery to rival any travel destination. Clear skies and clean fresh air enhanced the experience.

The ride wound around and back to STE Powersports where the aroma of hotdogs and hamburgers grilling awaited a crowd of hungry riders. The live music by Cameron Matthews was awesome and the booths set up by the Crossway Riders Chapter of CMA (Christian Motorcyclist Association) offered a comforting “Word” and a pathway to salvation. Craig and Jean Liverman, leaders of our local CMA chapter are always ready to support the biker community.

The Dogs of Fire, MC had set up a booth to introduce themselves to the community and support a fallen brother.

Dogs of Fire, MC is a real biker club. The members are mainly firefighters who ride, serve their communities and have become family. Bikes, bikers’ family, respect, and loyalty are all tangible entities found among friends made with these guys.

The day came to an end with a silent auction, 50/50 and a prayer for the injured, for our nation and for the healing power of God’s love to touch all in this worried and troubled world.

See you at STE PowerSports for your next ride, the next charity fundraiser or just come by STE PowerSports at 1426 Northside Dr, Statesville, NC 28625 and say “Hi”.

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2020 Harley-Davidson LiveWire Demo Ride

By: Lincoln Infield

I was, when Project LiveWire® first hit the scene around 2014, totally against the idea of Harley-Davidson producing an EV motorcycle. You couldn’t pay me to take a demo ride. I had the same reservations that most riders have: The EV doesn’t match my riding style, the LiveWire® doesn’t look like a Harley, the “Motor Company” has lost their mind, and so on. I think for the most part, it was a kneejerk reaction to change and to anything that didn’t resemble the Harley-Davidson motorcycles I grew up coveting. I watched the development of the LiveWire® as the years went by and the more that I read and the more reviews that came out the more my interest grew. The performance specs alone should turn any motorcycle rider’s head. I mean, no one wants to ride a slow motorcycle, everyone I know makes performance mods to their bike to get better response or more horsepower. The LiveWire® packs a punch that any adrenaline-fueled biker is looking for. By the time the LiveWire® was projected for delivery in 2019, I was more than interested.

In March of 2020 I got the call that I was waiting for, Rick Johnson from Riding High Harley-Davidson gave me the green light for a LiveWire® demo ride! Riding High HarleyDavidson had had LiveWire® floor models that were available for purchase for months but had recently got in a demo model!

I got over to Riding High with my riding gear and a lot of anticipation. While cruising the showroom floor I ran into RHHD Mechanic David “Greasy” Garrison who is a LiveWire® enthusiast and went through the EV training in Milwaukee.

Greasy was telling me that the maintenance on the LiveWire® is relatively nil. There is a real time battery monitor that you can view on the LiveWire®’s 4.3” color touchscreen display, leaving only brakes and tires on the LiveWire® that require have to preface this article with the fact that

regular maintenance.

After a little paperwork, Josh Roberts, brought out the LiveWire® that would be my ride for the demo. We went out back of the dealership to the Riding Academy range so that I could get a feel for the LiveWire® before we went out on the street. A few quick notes here. The LiveWire® is an automatic so as soon as you pull back on the throttle, your movin!

There is no clutch, no neutral, that is tough for us riders who are accustomed to revving the engine at stop lights. Josh took me through the many different settings and features on the touchscreen display.

The LiveWire® has different riding modes that you can toggle through while riding to match your riding style, distance goals or weather.

The modes include: Road, Sport, Rain, Range and even Custom settings. The display will tell you the different power settings for each, like the Range Mode specifies, 40% power, 80% regenerative braking (I’ll hit on this later), 55% Throttle and Medium Traction Control. Compare that to the Sport Mode that runs 100% power, 80% Regenerative Braking, 80% Throttle and High Traction Control. Naturally the sport mode will get you lower mileage per charge, but man, it’s fun!

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impressed with my first impression of the LiveWire®. I really expected the LiveWire® to be torquey with it being direct power from the throttle. I was way off, the LiveWire® acceleration from a stop was extremely smooth and as I headed down to the end of the course and let off the throttle, I got my first taste of the regenerative braking. Basically, as soon as you let off the throttle the regenerative braking kicks in, gently applies the brakes and illuminates the brake lights to give you an amazing amount of control. Again, I didn’t think I would like the Regenerative Braking, but by the end of the ride, I was totally digging it. For those that are still shaking your head, you can choose the amount of braking either through the different default modes or a custom mode to match your riding style and comfort. Speaking of comfort, as you have probably noticed, the LiveWire® is not a typical Harley-Davidson cruiser style bike. It is, for sure, a more compact riding position than I am used to, but I was very comfortable, and I made the transition with ease.

Once I had a handle on the bike and the features, it was time to take it to the streets. Josh led me on a loop of right hand turns that ranged from two lane city to 4 lane hwy. I started out in Range Mode with only 40% power delegated to the throttle. The LiveWire® was incredibly responsive and fun at 40%. I’d lay off the throttle and slow down then give it a twist and think, 40% is great, wonder what it’s like on Sport Mode at 100%! I finished our first “lap” in Range Mode though just to give it a chance. I found that the LiveWire® weighing in

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at 549lbs was extremely nimble and REALLY wants to take you through curves. The LiveWire® boasts a 45˚ lean angle (compare that to 28.5˚ lean angle of a softail standard or Iron 883), which I didn’t quite need for the demo ride, but I can see it getting used burning up twisty mountain or county roads.

On my second lap, Josh let me take the lead and push the limits a little more. The toggle switch for the ride modes is conveniently located just off the throttle and is easily accessible by the right thumb, like a turn signal button. While rolling I switched into Sport Mode and immediately felt the difference between 40% power and 100% power. Folks, this is where the 0-60mph in 3 seconds comes in and it is no joke. I gave the throttle a slight twist and the full glory of the 86 ft-lb, 105 hp Electric Motor came to life. The permanent magnet electric motor can produce 100% of its rated torque instantly – it’s the reason for LiveWire®™ motorcycle’s incredible acceleration.

It’s located below the battery to lower the center of gravity for easier handling. I have to say I made it well above 60mph in what felt like a lot less than 3 seconds. The digital speedo on the display was ticking off like the DeLorean in “Back To The Future”. What a thrill! It wasn’t a long straight away, so I let off the throttle, the Regen braking kicked in as I coasted up to the stop line and I only had to tap the Dual 4-piston monoblock radial mount front, dual-piston rear brakes to make the LiveWire® come to a complete stop.

Now it was time to get a few curves in. We headed up a road that had some sweeping curves, I was still in sport mode and

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the 100% power to the throttle was amazing. The LiveWire® smoothly (and quietly) got me up to speed and as I let off the throttle approaching a curve the regen braking puts you in a position to throttle through the curve. I felt completely in control and comfortable. I was able to carry more speed into the curve, let off the throttle later than usual and hold the line I was riding with less effort than usual. Again, it was awesome.

A topic that is first to our minds is riding range of the LiveWire®.

Naturally, using the Range Mode that only gives 40% power to the throttle is going to give you a longer battery life between charges. Riding style also changes your battery life, if you are jamming on it, naturally you will get less out of a charge. With that said, the LiveWire®’s high-voltage battery provides 146 miles of city range or 95 miles of combined stop-and-go and highway range, per the H-D Website.

That’s really not bad considering the LiveWire® is set up to be an urban commuter. I do think that as the EV vehicles grow in popularity that charging stations will pop up more places and make touring on EV bikes easier.

There is a current network of charging stations at H-D dealers and other locations across the nation, but make sure you plan in advance before you head out!

The LiveWire® can recharge in an hour or less using the DC Fast Charge system at participating H-D dealers. We all know you can blow an hour hanging out at the dealership, so this shouldn’t be a hardship at all. If you are at home you can plug your LiveWire® motorcycle up to any standard 120v wall outlet, but you will need to live it plugged in for a bit longer. If you put in some miles and plug in overnight, you can expect a full charge by the next morning. How much does it cost to recharge your bike? Well, as of now you can use the DC Fast Charging stations at participating dealerships for FREE for the first 2 years after you purchase the LiveWire®, after that I heard that charging your LiveWire® at one of the DC Fast Charging stations would only cost pocket change. Charging at home for just the cost of the AC current used is always an option.

My recommendation is that you head over to Riding High Harley-Davidson and take the LiveWire® for a test ride.

If you are curious or a skeptic of the LiveWire® a test ride will help you make up your mind. My bet is that it’s gonna blow your mind, that’s what happened to me! The only disappointment of the day was when I had to leave it at the dealership. I’m ready to take it around the block a few more times and I’d love to have one in my garage.

LIVEWIRE SPECS DIMENSIONS LENGTH: 84.1 in.

SEAT HEIGHT, LADEN: 30 in.

GROUND CLEARANCE: 5.1 in.

RAKE: 24.5 TRAIL: 4.3 in.

WHEELBASE: 58.7 in.

TIRES, FRONT: 120/70 ZR17 58W TIRES, REAR: 180/55 ZR17 73W TIRE: H-D®/Michelin® Scorcher® “Sport” WEIGHT, IN RUNNING ORDER: 549 lb.

ELECTRIC MOTOR MOTOR: Revelation® POWER SYSTEM & CHARGING HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY: 15.5 kWh Rechargeable Energy Storage System (RESS) LEVEL 1 COMPATIBLE: 13 miles for each hour of charging LEVEL 2 COMPATIBLE: same rate as level 1 DC FAST CHARGE (DCFC): 0-80% in 40 minutes.

0-100% in 60 minutes.

RANGE RANGE, CITY: 146 miles RANGE, COMBINED STOP-AND-GO: 95 miles PERFORMANCE ELECTRIC MOTOR TORQUE: 86 ft-lb HORSEPOWER: 105 HP / x78 kW LEAN ANGLE (DEG.): 45 CHASSIS FRONT FORK: SHOWA® SFF-BP® (Separate Function front Fork-Big Piston) REAR SHOCKS: SHOWA® BFRC™ (Balanced Free Rear Cushion-lite) mono-shock rear suspension WHEELS: Black, Split 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum BRAKES: Brembo® Monoblock Front Brakes Dual 4-piston monoblock radial mount front, dual-piston rear.

INFOTAINMENT H-D™ CONNECT SERVICE: Supported TYPE: WQVGA TFT Color Display SCREEN SIZE: 4.3 in (109 mm) Touchscreen HANDS-FREE MOBILE PHONE VOICE RECOGNITION LANGUAGES: Tuner/Media/ Navigation - Via paired iOS or Android device USB: USB Type-C BLUETOOTH & LTE CONNECTIVITY: Phone/media supported

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Bro’s and Bro-ettes

Want A Change?

here is a lot of stuff going on around us today that

we don’t like and wish it would stop. What do you think God thinks about it?

In our day to day walk, we do a lot and say stuff that’s not pleasing to God. I myself have to ask for forgiveness every day, but you know what, I’m not perfect (like some think they are). There was only one perfect person that ever walked this earth and that was Jesus Christ.

We set up a lot at swap meets and different biker events and give out bibles and tracts, coffee, water, and snacks. Hopefully, people know who we are and what we stand for. We’re not there to beat you up, we just want to love you and let you know that we’ll pray for you and listen if you want to just talk.

We all have done stuff we’re not proud of, but no matter what it is, we can be forgiven. We all have been in situations that we have absolutely no control over, but we always hope everything is going to be good.

If you want to know and feel good about whatever is going on in your life, you need to have a relationship with God. You’ll have the peace and know everything is going to be alright.

Hebrews 13:5 says. “Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’”

We can turn our backs on God, but He will never turn against us. We may think that He has, but He is always there for us waiting on us to get out of the way so He can do His job.

We all go through stuff, good and bad. It’s always easier with God, either walking with us or carrying us.

If you want that peace and a relationship with Him and really mean it and believe it, turn your life around. If you really mean it read the biker’s prayer and confess with your mouth and receive the Lord Jesus Christ and start your own relationship with Him today.

He’ll be there 24/7, 365 days a year just for you.

In His Wind, Ms. Pat

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Remembering Howdy

t sure was a pretty

day for a ride to remember Ricky “Howdy” Hefner. Mark Bowman and Angie Leatherman plus the Rolling Saints RC put together a charity ride to remember Howdy and lots of folks showed up.

We started at Coaches in Hickory, NC, and rode over to Bad Company Speed Shop in Conover. Howdy was a regular at Bad Company when folks got together for a beer and storytelling. Most of the group rode up the mountains to Freeborne’s since folks hadn’t been out riding much.

By late afternoon, we were hanging out at the Hickory Riding Club’s place. More Howdy stories as folks ate and toasted our old friend. Before Cindy and others headed home, I got folks to gather up with the

“Howdy” banner and the bike Howdy gave her.

Race in Peace my friend. You will be remembered.

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Ride To Eat, Eat To Ride

Food Truck Saturdays At Cox’s Harley-Davidson By: Lincoln Infield

Saturdays are prime riding days and Cox’s Harley-Davidson in Asheboro, NC should be on the list of places to stop in. Cox’s HarleyDavidson, established in 1961, has a great selection of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, Genuine Parts, MotorClothes and beer on tap every day!

Really, stopping by the Harley shop is a regular routine. Recently, they have been hosting food trucks in the parking lot as well. I first heard of the food trucks from the guys in the service department, which is always a good place for solid information. I figured I’d need to check it out for myself to confirm, so on a sunny Saturday I added Cox’s Harley-Davidson as my lunch stop!

I love riding out to Cox’s, there are a dozen back road ways to get there, on this particular journey, I stuck to Hwy 64 from unny

Thomasville. There are a few twists and turns to get to the highway and I enjoyed every minute of it. The parking lot at Cox’s was lined with bikes and folks hangin’ out. The Riding

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Academy was in session on the riding course where the smart beginners get a good start to their riding adventure. There was also the smell of some delicious BBQ in the air. The bright red food trailer of Smokehouse Bistro was on the riding course side of the parking lot parallel to the dealership. I was already hungry and the smell of food in the air made it where the Bistro was my first stop. They had 16 different choices on the menu, but I didn’t make it past the first offering. BBQ sauce, Bacon, Brisket & cheese on a brioche bun. Yep, say no more, take my money, tell me when it’s ready. I grabbed a seat at an umbrella table on the Cox’s Harley-Davidson Terrace that was built in memory of Cox’s H-D Founder Recil Cox and one of his sons “Poochie” Cox. There is only a handful of tables on the terrace, but they were full of folks eating, talking and enjoying the beautiful afternoon. I scarfed down that sandwich and enjoyed every bite.

I made my way inside to put out some more Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazines and have a look around. They were running some discounts on MotorClothes and I picked up a new chain for my motorcycle keys, I had been looking for a while and I couldn’t resist the deal! It was a great Saturday stop, and I was ready to roll out. I was informed that there is also a Taco Truck that comes by on Saturdays. Sounds like I will have to make my way back to and check that out! It’s well worth the ride to visit Cox’s Harley-Davidson in Asheboro and as an added bonus, the Saturday food truck was kickin!

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CCIB / CRKA 16th Annual Renee Ledford Memorial Party

By: Wally Wersching n Friday June 5th and Saturday June 6th, the CCIB Land was where the Cleveland County Independent Bikers (CCIB) and Cleveland-Rutherford Kidney Association (CRKA) held their 16th Annual Renee Ledford Memorial Party. It was the biggest yet with all proceeds going to Cleveland-Rutherford Kidney Association.

Renee Ledford was responsible for bringing the CCIB and the CRKA together many years ago, so after she passed away, they started having the party in her memory.

Friday night, they had “Rocky Yelton, and the Hired Guns” on the stage.

Saturday morning was the poker run with the first bike out at 10:00am. There were stops at East Coast Cycles in Forest City, VFW Post 4066 in Shelby, the Windjammers Clubhouse in Shelby, the CCIB clubhouse in Shelby, and finally

back at the CCIB land in Mooresboro, NC. Later in the afternoon when all the bikes were back from the poker run, they had a cornhole tournament, and a bike show, and games. At night, the band “Generation AXE” performed on stage.

I arrived at the CCIB Land at a little after 9:00am on Saturday morning. After talking with a few of the club members, I learned that they had a large crowd at the concert the night before. Even though it had rained for some time. The rain didn’t dampen their spirits!

As it got closer to 10:00am, people were arriving, and congregating around a small building just outside the gate where they were registering for the poker run. I placed stacks of the Carolinas’ Full Throttle magazine from March, April, May, and June on the registration table. I figured that many of them hadn’t seen the older editions because of the event cancelations.

I love coming to these events. I get to see people who I don’t normally see – like “Radar”. We used to work together, and I’d see him every day. That was a few lifetimes ago, and we always had fun together. Now I see him a couple times a year unless the events get cancelled.

“Grumpy” rode in, and we talked for a while. We have a lot in common. I told him about the charity event I attended back in 1986 for the Kidney Association. It was a “Womanless Beauty Pageant”. There were 17 of us guys dressed as women, and needless to say we were a bunch of weird looking women.

My neighbor was scheduled to be in it, but he had another engagement and asked me to take his place. He was on the high school football team, and I don’t think he wanted his teammates to see him in a dress. We had just moved to the area, so

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I didn’t care who saw me. It was for a good cause.

After “Grumpy” walked to the registration table, I just stood, and listened to the men and women talking, laughing, and having fun. It was music to my ears – the sound I really missed due to the pandemic. Maybe now we can get back to normal – whatever that will be.

At exactly 10:00am, there was a prayer, and then “Radar” led the first group of over fifty bikes on the poker run. I took pictures as they roared past. It only took a few minutes until all was quiet again.

I walked back to “Miss Vickie” and was home in a few minutes to talk with Cindy about lunch. I went to Showmars and brought home a take-out.

I didn’t plan on returning for the afternoon, and evening festivities. I’m sure that they all had a great time. Check out the Carolinas’ Full Throttle magazine Cruisin’ Calendar or the CCIB Facebook page for future events. They are always a lot of fun!

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My First Big Group Ride

By: Dirty Dave Baker Photo By JoAnn Wilson

Saturday morning by the alarm on my tablet. As I rolled over to turn it off, I was checking my messages and I found a post from JoAnn Wilson from the “Freedom Cruisers – Chapter 143” about a Saturday morning ride out.

I sent Joann a message to get the details on their bike ride this morning and if I could ride along. The reply I got back was, “Of course”. They were going to Lake Norman with KSU at 9:30 am. I readied my trusty bike and I was off from High Point about 8:30 am to Lexington to meet the group on my first big group ride.

It was called the “Lake Norman/Lancaster Loop”. There were 22 bikes with 27 members and 1 guest,Me. We had a quick group meeting before we mounted up and then we were pulling out of the Lexington Sheetz Station at about 9:30am.

We cruised all back roads through and around towns to Troutman where we stopped to pick up more riders, stretch our legs and top off our tanks. I was riding close to the front so when I pulled in behind William and JoAnn, I got to see all of those bikes pulling into the shopping center parking lot to re-group. As a new rider, it was enough for me to just sit there was awakened early

and say,..”Wow!” From there, we rode on to Lake Norman and rode into the State Park. We cornered around the lake on the winding roads keeping the pack close and tight through the park roads as we maneuvered on, exited the state Park and back to our backroad venture. Next stop, Lancaster’s Bar-B-Que in Mooresville for a welldeserved stop and a late lunch.

But first, the group patched in a few new members including Evan, the 10 year old daughter of Michael Holland. This was Evan’s third ride out with the group riding behind her dad and being so excited for the ride. She was made an honorary member of the group and received her patch.

In all, the group rode 261 miles as we did a big loop. The ride officially started in Lexington and ended in Mooresville but we did the loop which covered Mooresville, Davidson, Huntersville, and Cornelius plus my ride from High Point to Lexington which was an additional 30 miles both ways. So, my first big group ride was a little over half a day and a little over 300 miles.

Thanks to the “Freedom Cruisers-Chapter 143” for having me out on my first big group experience and even though I was pretty sunburned, I had a great time.

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The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine staff screens hundreds of jokes each month. We make no claim to being politically correct. Most PC jokes just aren’t funny. If you are offended by any of the jokes on this page, take heart in the fact that we go to great lengths to offend everyone equally. This is not a hate crime! At our house we call it “pickin” and it is symbolic of your acceptance in the group. We live in the United States Of The Offended, so get over it!!

he sees the home of a missionary. Tired and weak, he crawls up to the house and collapses on the doorstep. The missionary finds him and nurses him back to health.

Feeling better, the man asks the missionary for directions to the nearest town. On his way out the backdoor, he sees this horse.

He goes back into the house and asks the missionary: “Could I borrow your horse and give it back when I reach the town?”

The missionary says: “Sure but there is a special thing about this horse. You have to say, ‘Thank God’ to make him go and ‘Amen’ to make him stop.” Not paying much attention, the man answers: “Sure, OK.” So he gets on the horse and says: “Thank God,” and the horse starts walking.

Then he says: “Thank God, Thank God,” and the horse starts trotting. Feeling really brave, the man says: “Thank God, Thank God, Thank God, Thank God, Thank God,” and the horse just takes off. Pretty soon he sees this cliff coming up and he’s doing everything he can to make the horse stop. “Whoa, stop, hold on!” Finally, he remembers: “Amen!” The horse stops four inches from the cliff. Then the man leans back in the saddle and says: “Thank God.”

I’d rather sit than dance.” So the old biker humbly returns to his friend, “So what did she say?” asks the friend. The drunk responded, “She said she’s constipated on macaroni, and would rather sh!t in her pants.”

When our client’s dog lapped up antifreeze, the veterinarian I work for ordered a unique treatment: an IV drip mixing fluids with vodka. “Go buy the cheapest bottle of vodka you can find,” he told me.

At the liquor store, I was uneasy buying cheap booze so early in the day, and I felt compelled to explain things to the clerk. “Believe it or not,” I said, “this is for a sick dog.” As I was leaving, the next customer plunked down two bottles of muscatel and announced, “These are for my cats.”

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How come there’s no Knock Knock joke about America? Because freedom rings.

She hurried to the pharmacy to get medication, got back to her car and found that she had locked her keys inside. The woman found an old rusty coat hanger left on the ground. She looked at it and said, “I don’t know how to use this.” She bowed her head and asked God to send her some HELP. Within 5 minutes a beat-up old motorcycle pulled up, driven by a bearded man who was wearing an old biker skull rag. He got off of his cycle and asked if he could help. She said: “Yes, my daughter is very sick. I’ve locked my keys in my car. I must get home to give her this medication.

Please, can you use this hanger to unlock my car? “ He said, “Sure.” He walked over to the car, and in less than a minute the car was open. She hugged the man and through tears said, “Thank You, God, for sending me such a very nice man. “ The man heard her little prayer and replied, “Lady, I am NOT a nice man. I just got out of prison yesterday; I was in prison for car theft. “ The woman hugged the man again, sobbing, “Oh, thank you, God! You even sent me a professional!”

A battery and a firework were arrested.

They charged one and let the other one off.

A wife asks her husband, “Could you please go shopping for me and buy one carton of milk and if they have avocados, get 6. A short time later the husband comes back with 6 cartons of milk. The wife asks him, “Why did you buy 6 cartons of milk?” He replied, “They had avocados.”

A man has been lost and walking in the desert for about two weeks. One hot day,

During the Revolutionary war, a Lieutenant asked a soldier why he was falling back during a really fierce battle. “Didn’t you hear me say that we’re outnumbered 4 to 1 ?” The soldier replied, “I got my four Sir.” “Well,” snarled the tough old British General Cornwallis to the bewildered soldier. “I suppose after you get discharged from the army, you’ll just be waiting for me to die so you can come and piss on my grave.” “Not me, General!” the soldier replied. “Once I get out of the army, I’m never going to stand in line again!”

Two old bikers at a bar had been enjoying a few drinks for the past couple of hours and were pretty drunk when one of them notices a beautiful woman sitting in the corner. One says to the other, “Jeez, I’d really like to dance with that girl.” The other old biker replies, “well go ahead and ask her, don’t be a chicken.” So the old biker approaches the lovely woman and says, “excuse me. would you be so kind as to dance with me?” Seeing he is totally drunk the woman says, “I’m sorry. right now, I’m contemplating on matrimony, and

A preacher was explaining that he must move on to a larger congregation that will pay him more. There is a hush within the congregation. No one wanted him to leave. Joe Smith, who owns several car dealerships in the city stands up and proclaims, .. “If the preacher stays, I will provide him with a new Cadillac every year, and his wife with a Honda mini-van to transport their children!” The congregation sighs in relief and applauds. Sam Brown, a successful entrepreneur and investor, stands and says, “If the preacher will stay on here, I’ll personally double his salary, and also establish a foundation to guarantee the college education of all his children!” More sighs and loud applause.

Sadie Jones, age 88, stands and announces with a smile, “If the preacher stays, ..I will give him sex!” There is total silence. The preacher, blushing, asks her, “Mrs. Jones, whatever possessed you to say that?”

Sadie’s 90 year old husband Jake is now trying to hide, holding his forehead with the palm of his hand, and shaking his head from side to side, while his wife replies, “Well, I just asked my husband how we could help, and he said,......’Screw him!’”

A panda walks into a bar and gobbles some beer nuts. Then he pulls out a gun, fires it in the air, and heads for the door.

“Hey!” shouts the bartender, but the panda yells back, “I’m a panda, Google me!”

Sure enough: panda: ‘a tree-climbing mammal with distinct black-and-white coloring. Eats shoots and leaves.’

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Raffle Benefit For Semper Fi Fund By: Lincoln Infield une 6th, I found myself set up under the Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine booth at New River Harley-Davidson in Jacksonville, NC. They were running a raffle to benefit the Semper Fi Fund as part of their 16th Anniversary event.

The Semper Fi & America’s Fund provides immediate financial assistance and lifetime support to combat wounded, critically ill, and catastrophically injured members of all branches of the United States Armed Forces and their families.

They deliver the resources they need during recovery and transition back into their communities, working to ensure no one is left behind. At The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine we love our armed forces, so this was a fun way for us to lend a hand.

We were set up beside Shannon and Dexter Rights representing the Tom McGrathMotorcycle Law Group®. They were signing folks up for a FREE motorcycle excursion in the fall of 2021. There was a good handful of vendors that were offering jewelry, wine, gummy bears, knives, and other biker accessories. We had a great day handing out magazines, watching folks go on demo rides and just shooting the breeze.

The day ended with the benefit raffle. You did not have to be present to win, so New River Harley-Davidson Events Coordinator, Rikka Martin, pulled tickets and those who were still in attendance took home some great door prizes. The raffle ended up and we hit the road towards home. It was a great day filled with great folks and helped out the Semper Fi & America’s Fund.

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