March 2018 - Issue #236 by The Carolinas' Full Throttle Magazine

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20 th Attempt, Almost A Tradition Fear of February Party & Oyster Roast

Table Of Contents Issue #236

PAGE 18 Easyrider Bike Show 2018

PAGE 24 My Favorite Old Honda

March 2018

Letter From The Editor.....................................................5 Cruisin’ Calendar..............................................................6 Cover Story - Charlotte CBA 45th Annual Spring Swap Meet & Bike Show....................................7 Weekly Bike Nights...........................................................9 Weekly Live Music............................................................13 Quotable Quote................................................................16 20th Attempt, Almost a Tradition Fear of February Party & Oyster Roast.........................18 2018 Mardi Gras Party At Down Home H-D.....................22 Easyriders Bike Show 2018.............................................24 New Rider Boot Camp At Tobacco Road H-D..................28 Remembering Roger........................................................30 Tilley H-D Service Open House........................................34 Tracy Bones Perdue 10/22/1968 - 2/12/2018...................36 Elvis’ Birthday Party 2018 At Down Home H-D................38 East Cooper ABATE 15th Annual Oyster Roast................40 A Hero Gone Too Soon.....................................................42 The Third Annual H.O.G. Chili Cook Off...........................44 Marion “Lucky” Ayers........................................................46 Chili Cook-off At Smokin’ H-D...........................................48 My Favorite Old Honda....................................................50 Thunder Zone...................................................................54 Super Bowl Party At Teds Kickin’ Chicken........................55 H-D Visa Free Ride Sweepstakes....................................56 Spokes & Jokes................................................................58 People & Places...............................................................60 What’s Happening............................................................62 Celebration of Life for Tracy “Bones” Perdue...................64 Virtual Bike Show.............................................................65

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Letter From The Editor

Staff Mark Infield

Editor / Owner Mark@FTCarolinas.com

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

Lincoln Infield

Layout / Design / Webmaster Lincoln@FTCarolinas.com

Renea Brown

Office Manager Renea@FTCarolinas.com

Sales Staff Grant, Lincoln, Alan, Wendy, Scott, Kathy & Ron, Crystal T, Christian, Mark H., Rose, Lloyd, Elwin, Anthony, Gary, Ricky, Caroline, Trisha, Brian, Mark C. Beth, Bill, John, Chef Ray, David, Marion “Lucky” Ayers

ell, The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine 20th Attempt,

Almost A Tradition, Pre-Daytona, Valentine’s Day Party, and Oyster Roast is in the history books. It was a huge success and despite Punxsutawney Phil’s prognostication of 6 more weeks of winter, the hearty came out to party. And party they did! out front, in the bar, and out back the were scarfing down steamed oyster by the bushel while rockin’ to the music of RUKUS. Burn outs? Yes, there were righteous burnouts. If you weren’t there, you are just gonna have to read the article on page 16 and look at the pictures at Full Throttle Magazine.com. So now with the warmer riding weather approaching, we are looking forward to…..Riding !! We are going to begin a Full Throttle Bike Night Tour and attend select advertiser’s bike nights in April just to get out and about (ride). The CBA Swap Meet at the Rowan County Fairgrounds sponsored by Tilley H-D kicks off March 24-25 and it is as much fun as a barrel full of…. You get my drift. They have all kinds of biker type stuff going on like a great bike show, best buns contest, a tattoo contest, and lots of vendors. Check out the cover story on page 5. You gotta be there. One of the events (ride) is the Motorcycle Awareness Ride on March 31st. This ride sponsored by Biker Trash Nation, Smokin’ H-D, and Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine will leave from Market Place Mall on March 31st. KSU at 12:30. This ride is to let cagers know that motorcycles are everywhere. Check out the ad page 35. Angelo Greco Is hosting the Spring Fever Bash at Tank Town Tavern in Charlotte on April 21st and invited The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine to be involved. So, we will be there with bells on. Consider this your invitation to be there, too. More details on that bash on page 27. If you would like to be part of The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine team, give us a call. We have a place for you.

Photos Chaos, Alan, Scott, Kathy, Grant, Caroline, Buzz, Chi Force, Kris Weiss, Alan Dockery, Wally Wersching, Mandi McGill, Panhead Ron

Writers Mark, WildThing, Alan, Scott, Kathy, Grant, Buzz, Wally Wersching, Caroline, Ms. Pat, Kris Weiss, HOG of Asheboro, Panhead Ron

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The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine 2018 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: Lincoln@FTCarolinas.com, phone: 336-885-5400, fax 336-833-6794. We Reserve The Right To Edit All Submissions

MAR 1 LET’S ROLL MC ANNIVERSARY Raging Bull Harley-Davidson 300 Muldee, Durham, NC. Ragingbullhd.com 919-596-9511. MAR 3 13TH ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF Harley-Davidson of New Bern 1613 Hwy 70E., New Bern, NC. www.harley-davidsonnewbern.com 252-633-4060. MAR 3 NAZARETH CHILDREN’S FIRST QUARTER BIRTHDAY PARTY Speedway Harley-Davidson 10049 Weddington Rd., Concord, NC. 11am www.bikerswithacause. com 704-995-4097 MAR 3 IN THE BAG EVENT Tilley Harley-Davidson 1226 Morland Dr., Statesville, NC. www.tilleyhd.com 704-872-3883. MAR 3 POKER RUN TO BENEFIT ETHEN WRENN Timms HarleyDavidson 4110 Clemson Blvd., Anderson, SC. Reg 12, $20/sgl $25/ dbl, 50/50, live auction, music. Ethan was injured in motorcycle wreck. 864-224-1531. MAR 9-18 DAYTONA BEACH BIKE WEEK Rides, rodeos, concerts, swap meets, camping, racing. www. officialbikeweek.com, www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com. MAR 10 NC WORKS VETERAN FEMALE STAND DOWN FUND RAISER Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. 11am-2pm, food. Benefits female homeless or at risk female veterans. Gregory.jones@nccommerce.com Gregory Jones 910-4861010 ext 2210.

MAR 10 RELAY FOR LIFE AND CAMP CAREFREE POKER RUN Beach House Harley-Davidson 4919 Ocean Hwy West, Shallotte, NC. Reg 8:30 KSU 10 escorted ride, $25/ sgl $10/pass, food, raffle, entertainment. Sponsored by Shallotte Elks Lodge #2854. Bob Kordiak 910-6127528.

MAR 17 ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY Xtreme Wings-N-Things 3441 Myer Lee Dr. #8, Winston-Salem, NC. 336-293-4983.

MAR 10 LEAVE IT TO BEAVER RUN T&D Social Club 1032 Hwy 178, Pelion, SC. Reg 11:45 first out 12, $20/bike/car, $10/pass, food, music, auction, door prizes, silent auction, 50/50, door prizes, bike show. Benefits Darren Beaver medical expenses. 803-894-3474.

MAR 17 ST. PATTY’S DAY IRISH STEW VFW Post 9899 2923 Archdale Rd., High Point, NC. 336-4311106.

MAR 11 ABATE OF SC COLUMBIA RIDERS MEETING The New Ole Place 3311 Two Notch Rd., Columbia, SC. 2pm. 803-754-5825. MAR 17 BUTT PICKIN’ CONTEST Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. Annual Boston Butt Cook-Off $10/ donation, live music, blood drive. Benefits Ride for Kids. www.tobaccoroadhd.com 919-832-2261. MAR 17 CHILI COOK-OFF Raging Bull Harley-Davidson 300 Muldee St., Durham, NC. Teams arrive 10am, starts 11am, voting ends 2pm, $1/vote. Benefits supporting your local HOG club. www.ragingbullhd. com 919-596-9511. MAR 17 BIG ASS EVENT Smokin Harley-Davidson 3441 Myer Lee Drive Winston-Salem, NC. Open Bike Show, $10/reg 10-12, swap meet, yard sale, vendors, live music 2pm. Benefits Samaritan Ministries. www.smokinharley.com 336-7223106.

MAR 17 ST. PATTY’S PARTY Double D Burnout Saloon 1408 E. Mountain St., Kernersville, NC. Live music. 336-992-3033.

MAR 17 SHAM-ROCKIN’ SATURDAY Tilley Harley-Davidson 653 Bendix Dr., Salisbury, NC. Live music. www.tilleyhdofsalisbury.com 704-638-6044. MAR 17 8TH ANNUAL CHILI COOK OFF VFW 855 West Sumter St., Shelby, NC. Cooking begins 12., $5/entry & cook 5 lbs. of chili, purchases at 5 pm. Presented and hosted by CBA/ABATE of Cleveland Co. Clint Franklin 704-418-5284 or Haley Wilson 704-692-1163. MAR 17 SPRING OPEN HOUSE Smoky Mountain Steel Horses 82 Locust Dr., Waynesville, NC. 828452-7276. MAR 17 GENE PRESTON’S B-DAY CELEBRATION Thunder Tower Harley-Davidson 190 Pontiac Business Center, Columbia, SC. www. thunertowerharley.com 803-4611121.

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Cover Story

Charlotte CBA 45th Annual Spring Swap Meet & Bike Show

Hello, again Friends! I hope everyone had a safe and happy beginning to 2018. I know we are all suffering from PMS [Parked Motorcycle Syndrome] and anxiously awaiting dry and warm weather. Well, get your motors running and yourself ready for the first big party of 2018. The 45th Spring CBA Bike Show and Swap Meet will be held March 24 & 25 at the Rowan County Fairgrounds in Salisbury [1560 Julian Road]. It is sponsored by Tilley Harley-Davidson of Salisbury. The Salisbury dealership is on Bendix Drive and is staffed by some great folks. Stop in and see them sometime. The Swap Meet is open Saturday and Sunday from 10am-6pm both days. Along with 3 buildings and a huge midway full of vendors selling motorcycles, parts, accessories, motorcycle clothing, leathers, and of course, t-shirts and jewelry. There will be music by Mitch Clark and the 69Z Band. We will have a Wet T-Shirt Contest with cash prizes of $500 and a Best Buns Contest worth $500. The Bike Show will have a $1,000 cash prize. Polish up your bike and bring it on out to show it off and maybe win some money. The People’s Choice Winner is pictured on our fliers and will be in the Bob Karney calendar. And, as a special attraction this year, Danny Thompson, from TV’s Airplane Repo, will be making an appearance. Danny is a real NC biker, not a TV biker. Come out and meet Danny. He is a true biker and a great guy! The new location in Salisbury has worked out well for us and the vendors really seem to like it. I’ve seen more parts being sold and

taken out the back gate in the last 2 years than any show while we were in Charlotte. It’s a true grass roots swap meet and bike show and not just a t-shirt and someone blowing smoke up you’re a** event. It is a good time. As with anything new, there are bumps to work out. We are working on getting everything fixed up to make everything work easy for all of us and to the best of our abilities. We are open to any constructive suggestions to better our shows. As with any new engine, there is a break-in time when you have to work through any misfires to get things adjusted right. It takes time and effort, but eventually the engine purrs. With the March show, bike parking will be at the same location and, as always, bikes park for free. Car and truck parking will be moved to a new location because the fairground lost the parking area across the road to new construction. There will be signs and people to direct you to the new parking areas. Please be patient as we fine tune this new bump in our road. Please come out and enjoy our show and remember, the money you spend at our show stays in North Carolina. The money does not go to California like another show that comes to our State. Concerned Bikers Association is the only MRO [Motorcycle Rights Organization] in North Carolina and uses the money to fight for your motorcycle rights in North Carolina and in Washington, DC. CBA invites ANYONE to join us in fighting for your rights. You can join at our show, at a reduced show rate, or you can come to any of our meetings at the Iron Thunder Saloon meeting room, across from Concord Mills. Our meetings are the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 7pm. And, if you aren’t from the Charlotte area, CBA has chapters across the State, so there is always someone close by. For more show information or general information on CBA, please visit our website at CharlotteCBA.org or CBA-ABATENC.org for State information. THANKS – Get your motors running and come out to the 45th Spring CBA Bike Show & Swap Meet!

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MAR 17 BESSIE STRINGFIELD PEP RALLY Thunder Tower HarleyDavidson 190 Pontiac Business Center Dr., Elgin, SC. Giveaways, raffles, vendors, prep for Bessie Springfield Ride. ThunderKat 254-833-3947. MAR 17 ST PADDY’S DAY BENEFIT RUN FOR GYPSY Charlies Sports Bar 2046 S Lake Dr. #C, Lexington, SC. Reg 11 first out 12:30, $15/rider $5/pass, music, food, 50/50, auction 843-858-6606. MAR 17 RIDE WITH THE KING OF KINGS Frontline Biker Church 7728 Hwy 341 Kershaw, SC. Bike show reg 10, music, vendors, games, raffles, door prizes, food. Jennifer or Joseph 803-243-1614 or 803-9831046. MAR 18 FREEDOM TO EXPRESS YOURSELF EVENT Raging Bull Harley-Davidson 300 Muldee, Durham, NC. Ragingbullhd.com 919596-9511. MAR 21 VETERAN’S COFFEE Tilley Harley-Davidson 653 Bendix Dr., Salisbury, NC. 10am. www.tilleyhdofsalisbury.com 704-638-6044. MAR 22 BIKE NIGHT Raging Bull Harley-Davidson 300 Muldee, Durham, NC. Ragingbullhd.com 919596-9511. MAR 23 BIKE NIGHT American Legion Riders Post 55 111 Miller St., Winston-Salem, NC. 6-11, live music, food. 336-724-0040. MAR 24 CABIN FEVER RIDE Shelton’s Harley-Davidson 606 Corporate Dr., Goldsboro, NC. Reg 11, first out 12, $10/rider $/pass. Benefits Veterans Home in Kinston, NC. www. sheltonshd.com 919-731-2776.

MAR 24 5TH ANNUAL BIKE & CAR SHOW & HOT DOG COOK OFF Western Dynasty 142 N. Main St., Boiling Springs, NC. Bike Show reg 12, $20/entry, vendors $25, judging 3pm, cooking 12pm, judging 2pm. Benefits CRKA!. Presented by Cleveland County Independent Bikers. Rain date Mar 31st. Bender 828-437-7074, Pad 704-300-5187. MAR 24 JIMMY V CANCER RESEARCH RIDE JJ’s Watering Hole 536 Farragut St., Greensboro, NC. Reg 12 KSU . 336-663-7295. MAR 24 2ND ANNUAL MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY CHARITY RIDE New Dixie Mart-Top of the Hill Gaston 100 Pleasant Hill Rd., Gaston, NC. 9am Meet / Greet, KSU 1pm $30/bike, food. Prizes. Insurance, valid ID, registration required. Rain date March 31. Denise 252-537-4126, 252-9042338 or dwilliams@newdixieoil.com. MAR 24 3RD ANNUAL MEMORIAL RIDE FOR MUSH PAUL 5531 Edmund Hwy, Lexington, SC. First out 11, last out 1, $15/rider $5/pass. Benefits Ronald McDonald House. 803-755-8167. MAR 24 SPRING FLING Jokers 1312 Neelys Creek Rd., Rock Hill, SC Reg 11 KSU 12, $10/sgl $15/dbl. Live music. Benefits Emily’s House. Kathy 803-487-7114. MAR 24 IN-VEST USA POKER RUN Carolina Ale House 277 Columbiana Dr., Columbia, SC. Reg 10:30 KSU 11:30, $20/rider $10/pass. Food, live music, 50/50. David 803-719-6219. MAR 24 23RD ANNUAL PAINE MEMORIAL RUN Pete Hill Motorcycles 1401 W Blue Ridge Dr., Greenville, SC. 12pm. ABATE of SC, Greenville Chptr 864-271-0528.

MAR 24-25 DEMO RIDE EVENT Down Home Harley-Davidson 2215 Hanford Rd., Burlington, NC. H-D Demo Truck on site www.downhomeharley.com 336-227-1261. MAR 24-25 45TH ANNUAL CBA SPRING SWAP MEET & BIKE SHOW Rowan County Fairgrounds 1560 Julian Rd., Salisbury, NC. Gates open 10am-6pm $15/on day $25/two day pass, bike show, wet t-shirt contest, live bands, vendors. www.charlottecba.org Rick Nail 704455-6245. MAR 25 LADIES NIGHT Raging Bull Harley-Davidson 300 Muldee, Durham, NC. Ragingbullhd.com 919596-9511. MAR 25 A.J. SMITH (SMITTY) MEMORIAL 10TH ANNUAL VET FEST FUN RUN Patriots Hall Museum 13 Short St. Walhalla, SC. KSU 12. Oconee ABATE MG Fieseler 563349-4018. MAR 25 ABATE CWC RIDERS MEETING Bogart’s Restaurant, 2710 Emanuel Church Rd., West Columbia, SC 1:57pm. Debra Teseniar 803-356-5977. MAR 25-26 DEMO RIDE EVENT Down Home Harley-Davidson 2215 W Hanford Rd., Burlington, NC. www.downhomeharley.com 336-2271261. MAR 30 SWAP MEET D & Q Motorsport 44 N. Broad St., Angier, NC. 919-639-5511. MAR 31 1ST ANNUAL HAWGS, DOGS & RODS Black Cat HarleyDavidson 928 Winstead Ave, Rocky Mount, NC. 12-4, entertainment, food, vendors, motorcycle and classic cars, raffles. Wade or Michele 919-208-1976.

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Weekly Bike Nights MONDAY DOUBLE D BURNOUT SALOON 1408 E. Mountain St, Kernersville NC 336-992-3033 SONS OF THE SOUTH SALOON 3007 1st Avenue SW, Hickory NC 828-855-3097 WIZARD SALOON 651 21st Street NE, Hickory NC 828-327-8555

TUESDAY DOUBLE D BURNOUT SALOON 1408 E. Mountain St, Kernersville NC 336-992-3033 JJ’S WATERING HOLE 536 Farragut St., Greensboro NC 336-663-7295 SONS OF THE SOUTH SALOON 3007 1st Avenue SW, Hickory NC 828-855-3097 WIZARD SALOON 651 21st Street NE, Hickory NC 828-327-8555

WEDNESDAY DOUBLE D BURNOUT SALOON 1408 E. Mountain St, Kernersville NC 336-992-3033 JJ’S WATERING HOLE 536 Farragut St., Greensboro NC 336-663-7295 SONS OF THE SOUTH SALOON 3007 1st Avenue SW, Hickory NC 828-855-3097 WIZARD SALOON 651 21st Street NE, Hickory NC 828-327-8555

THURSDAY

SATURDAY

DOUBLE D BURNOUT SALOON 1408 E. Mountain St, Kernersville NC 336-992-3033 LUCKY’S SALOON 1453 Industry Dr, Burlington NC 336-570-1050 SONS OF THE SOUTH SALOON 3007 1st Avenue SW, Hickory NC 828-855-3097 TED’S KICKIN’ CHICKEN 4695 S. Main St., Winston-Salem NC 336-650-0290 WIZARD SALOON 651 21st Street NE, Hickory NC 828-327-8555 XTREME WINGS -N- THINGS 3441 Myer Lee Dr, Winston-Salem NC 336-293-4983

DOUBLE D BURNOUT SALOON 1408 E. Mountain St., Kernersville, NC 336-992-3033 SONS OF THE SOUTH SALOON 3007 1st Avenue SW, Hickory NC 828-855-3097 WIZARD SALOON 651 21st Street NE, Hickory NC 828-327-8555

FRIDAY DOUBLE D BURNOUT SALOON 1408 E. Mountain St., Kernersville, NC 336-992-3033 SONS OF THE SOUTH SALOON 3007 1st Avenue SW, Hickory NC 828-855-3097 WIZARD SALOON 651 21st Street NE, Hickory NC 828-327-8555

SUNDAY DOUBLE D BURNOUT SALOON 1408 E. Mountain St., Kernersville, NC 336-992-3033 SONS OF THE SOUTH SALOON 3007 1st Avenue SW, Hickory NC 828-855-3097 TANK TOWN TAVERN 6711 Freedom Dr., Charlotte, NC 704-277-0268 • Noon - until TRAX TAVERN 46 E. Main St, Thomasville NC. 2-9pm WIZARD SALOON 651 21st Street NE, Hickory NC 828-327-8555

MAR 31 RIDE FOR MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS Market Place Mall 2101 Peters Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC. KSU 12:30pm, Free Ride. Join us in letting motorists know that motorcycles are everywhere all year long. Sponsored by Biker Trash Nation, The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine & Smokin’ H-D. Wayne Pinnix 336-464-6202. MAR 31 EASTER EGG-STRAVAGANZA Tilley Harley-Davidson 653 Bendix Dr., Salisbury, NC. Annual Easter Egg Hunt, games, Easter bunny, food. www.tilleyhdofsalisbury. com 704-638-6044. MAR 31 EASTER EGG HUNT Speedway Harley-Davidson 10049 Weddington Rd., Concord, NC. For the whole family. 704-979-7433. MAR 31 INTRO TO MOTORCYCLING EVENT Tilley Harley-Davidson 1226 Morland Dr., Statesville, NC. www.tilleyhd.com 704-872-3883. MAR 31 8TH ANNUAL CRUISE-IN BLESSING OF THE BIKES Rutherford County Moose Lodge 548 E US 74 Hwy Bus., Bostic, NC. Bike show reg 10, voting 11, blessing of the bikes 1pm, food, drinks, door prizes. Presented by Carolina Faith Riders. 828-289-1944. MAR 31 5TH ANNUAL SALUTE TO VETERANS AND ACTIVE MILITARY Swamp Dogs Clubhouse 18929 Main Hwy, Olar, SC. Gates open 11, vendors, food, DJ, auction, honor ceremony, special guest. 803507-7767. MAR 31 1ST ANNUAL RUN FOR THE YOUNG’UNS American Legion “The Hut” 375 Garvin Rd., Liberty, SC. Reg 11 KSU 11:30, bring diapers, baby wipes, pacifiers, baby wash, baby shampoo, lotions, powder. Rain Date 4/7/18 Benefits Hope Women’s Center. www.yourservant. com/hope. Chat Cuddy 864-3654949 or Floyd Moore 864-230-9971.

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APR 6 ARMY DAY Raging Bull Harley-Davidson 300 Muldee, Durham, NC. Ragingbullhd.com 919596-9511. APR 7 BEER DAY Raging Bull Harley-Davidson 300 Muldee, Durham, NC. Ragingbullhd.com 919596-9511. APR 7 9TH ANNUAL OFFICER DOWN MEMORIAL RIDE Hometown Harley-Davidson 2300 Elaines Way Winterville, NC. www.hometownharleydavidson.com 252-4391345. APR 7 COOL DAD’S RIDE Aldersgate United Methodist Church 1320 Umstead Rd., Durham, NC. Reg 9, $50 fee covers t-shirt, vest in, blessing of the bikes commemorative pin and $25 donation. Benefits Parker’s House. Glenn Setliff, 919-477-0509 www.CoolDadsRide.org. APR 7 FELLOWSHIP RIDERSDIAN CURRAY LUNG TRANSPLANT Down Home Harley-Davidson 2215 W Hanford Rd., Burlington, NC. 10:30-12. www.downhomeharley.com 336-227-1261. APR 7 6TH ANNUAL NC SANDHILLS BIKE BLESSING Freedom Biker Church 455 Rock Hill Rd., Fayetteville, NC. 11-2. Kellie Tew 910-567-2221. APR 7 SYDNEY POVISH FUNDRAISER Cox’s Double Eagle HarleyDavidson 7540 HWY 15-501 S., West End, NC. KSU 10, $15/rider $5/ pass, raffle, 50/50, vendors. Souls of Service LE/PS MC. 910-721-5599. APR 7 BENEFIT RIDE FOR ASHELY COMBS JJ’s Watering Hole 536 Farragut St., Greensboro, NC. Reg 10 KSU 11. $20/bike, food, DJ. Louis Price 336-554-5201. APR 7 SPRING BASH Double D Burnout Saloon 1408 E. Mountain St., Kernersville, NC. Live music. 336-992-3033.

APR 7 ORPHAN RUN Speedway Harley-Davidson 10049 Weddington Rd., Concord, NC. Reg 11, $15/sgl $20/dbl. Proceeds to benefit Sacred Selections. Presented by Disciple Christian MC. www.disciplecmc.com 704-607-8434. APR 7 2ND ANNUAL JAY TIMMS MEMORIAL DAY RUN Band of Brothers Clubhouse 219 Shaun Rd., Greenwood, SC. KSU 11, food, entertainment. APR 7 4TH ANNUAL SOUTHEASTERN USA GATHERING OF THE TRIBES Spartanburg Harley-Davidson 365 Sha Lane, Spartanburg, SC. 10am-until, food, live music, vendors. Carl Hall carlh41@gmail.com or Jeff Harris 864-812-2241. APR 8 SEVEN SABRES BROTHERHOOD ANNUAL JAMI’S WINGS POKER RUN Angier Clock Tower N Broad St., Angier, NC. Reg 8:30 KSU 9:30. Minimum $10 donation. Benefits Pediatric Brain Tumor Fdn. Arlene.mabry@ncsu.edu Arlene Mabry 919-515-3050. APR 8 ANGELA’S RIDE Cox’s Harley-Davidson 2795 NC Hwy 134 Asheboro, NC. www.coxsharley.com 336-629-2415. APR 8 ANNUAL BUB LOLLIS WHITTEN CENTER RIDE Downtown Square, Clinton, SC. Reg 12 KSU 2:30, bring deodorant, shampoo, body wash, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, hand sanitizers, Lubriderm lotion, all size batteries, adult coloring books, color pens and pencils or monetary donations. James Lollis 864-993-3718 or Coleton Lollis 864-993-5422. APR 12 FIRST BIKE NIGHT OF THE SEASON Ted’s Famous Chicken 4695 S. Main St., Winston-Salem, NC. 336-736-7376.

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APR 13-15 6TH ANNUAL CREEKSIDE BIKE RALLY 390 Colt Thornburg Rd., Dallas, NC. $20/person all wknd, primitive camping, live bands, wet t-shirt contest, swap meet, vendors. Rain or shine. Must be 21. Lucky 704-813-7146. APR 13-14 HOG COOK-OFF Raging Bull Harley-Davidson 300 Muldee, Durham, NC. Ragingbullhd.com 919-596-9511. APR 14 BIKERS FOR CHRIST BIKE BLESSING Hometown HarleyDavidson 2300 Elaines Way Winterville, NC. www.hometownharleydavidson.com 252-439-1345. APR 14 QUEENS TOGETHER 15TH ANNIVERSARY CRYSTAL GALA CHARITY RIDE North Raleigh Hilton 3415 Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh, NC. Reg 9-10:30, KSU 11 sharp, $10/sgl $15/pass. Benefits SafeChild. www. qt-mc.org 984-444-8876.

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APR 14 PUBLIC SAFETY EXPO Down Home Harley-Davidson 2215 W Hanford Rd., Burlington, NC. 11am-3pm www.downhomeharley. com 336-227-1261. APR 14 10th ANNUAL MILES FOR MUTTS Lucky’s Saloon 1453 Industry Dr., Burlington, NC. Reg 10 KSU 12, $10/sgl $15/dbl. Live music, raffles, auction, 50/50, food. Kay 336-437-2099, Terri 336-380-6892, Lucky’s 336-570-1050. APR 14 2ND ANNUAL OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD “FILL A BOX RUN” Bull Bagger Customs 4095 US Hwy 311 Pine Hall, NC. Reg 12 KSU 1:30 $20/rider $5/pass. Food, door prizes, 50/50, Myrtle Beach giveaway. Rain date Apr 21st. Danny 336-339-5677 or Renee 336-6130434.

APR 14 4TH ANNUAL WAYNE COUNTY MOTORCYCLE RIDERS POKER RUN FOR A CURE Wood Cycles 2502 US Hwy 13 N. Goldsboro, NC. Reg 10 $10/hand, food 50/50. Benefits Relay for Life of Wayne County. Tina Woodard 919-223-3632 or Nikki Sims 919288-8332. APR 14 2018 CVMA NC 15-1 SPRING KICK OFF EVENT Cox’s Double Eagle Harley-Davidson 7540 US Hwy 15-501 N., Pinehurst, NC. Reg 10:30, $25/ rider $15/pass, pre-reg @ PayPal cvma15.1springevent@gmail.com., food, live music, raffles. Partial proceeds benefit USO. Missy “squirrel” Rice missy.rice67@gmail.com or Chris “Ziptie” yeh pro15-1@cvma-nc. org. APR 14 14th ANNUAL CENTRAL DISTRICT SPOKER RUN Belmont Citgo Station, 4214 Rt 49 South, Burlington, NC. Reg 9:15am, $10/ hand, music food. Sponsored by CBA/ABATE of NC Central District. Dave Blum 336-693-2388 or Jason Puryeur 336-269-7124. APR 14 14th ANNUAL CENTRAL DISTRICT SPOKER RUN Bojangles 40 Russett Run, Pittsboro, NC. Reg 9 KSU 10. $10/hand, music food. Sponsored by CBA/ABATE of NC Central District. Mike Mohan 919363-8662. APR 14 CRUISING FOR A CAUSE Spare Time 5502 Hornaday Rd., Greensboro, NC. Benefits Victory Junction. 336-663-7295. APRIL 14 3RD ANNUAL VETERAN’S MEMORIAL BIKE SHOW StokeRidge Tavern and Grill 7607 Hwy 68 N Ste H, Oak Ridge, NC, Reg10-12. Reg $20.00. Trophies awarded for US & Metric Cruisers, Baggers, Custom, Street and BEST in Show. Food, drinks, door prizes, 50/50. Come Help our Veterans and the Memorial. TAZ 336-601-0941.

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APR 14 14th ANNUAL CENTRAL DISTRICT SPOKER RUN Lexington Diner, 295 N Talbert Blvd, Lexington, NC. Reg 11, KSU 12, $10/hand, music food. Sponsored by CBA/ABATE of NC Central District. Jim Everhart 336-248-7880. APR 14 14th ANNUAL CENTRAL DISTRICT SPOKER RUN American Classic Motorcycle Museum, 1170 US Hwy 64 W, Asheboro, NC. Reg 10:30am KSU 11. $10/hand, music food. Sponsored by CBA/ABATE of NC Central District. Gena Parker 336-963-3438. APR 14 14th ANNUAL CENTRAL DISTRICT SPOKER RUN Bojangles 4850 NC Hwy 49 Harrisburg, NC. Reg 9 KSU 10. $10/hand, music food. Sponsored by CBA/ABATE of NC Central District. Derrick Hall 704239-2182 or Michael Morris 704-3055536.

APR 14-15 EUROBIKE 2018 Historic City Market 300 Parham St., Raleigh, NC. 9-3, Bike show, Euro, café racers, brats, scramblers, raffle, vendor booths, food trucks. Do the Ton Triangle, Scot Dail dothetontriangle@mail.com Selmisha Green eurobikeraleigh@gmail.com 919525-1159. APR 15 SPRING BIKE RALLY Locked & Loaded Bar & Grill 305 McCormick St., Garner, NC. 12-6pm. 919-661-6688. APR 15 ANNUAL RALEIGH PINK RIBBON RIDE Scooters Bar & Grill, 1911 Sego Ct, Raleigh Reg. 8:30. Benefits Pretty in Pink Foundation. 919-954-2171. APR 15 GOOD FELLAS MC Raging Bull Harley-Davidson 300 Muldee, Durham, NC. Ragingbullhd.com 919596-9511.

APR 14 SPRING OPEN HOUSE Tilley Harley-Davidson 1226 Morland Dr., Statesville, NC. www.tilleyhd. com 704-872-3883.

APR 18 ABATE OF SC COLUMBIA RIDERS MEETING The New Ole Place 3311 Two Notch Rd., Columbia, SC. 2pm. 803-754-5825.

APR 14 BENEFIT POKER RUN Big D’s Diner & Country Store 4500 US Hwy 64 90 W, Taylorsville, NC. Reg 9:30 KSU 11, $20/sgl $25/dbl. 50/50, drawing, door prizes. Benefits Paula Hand Jolly. 828-632-7800.

APR 20-21 SLAYERFEST 2018 6401 Knightdale-Eagle Rock Rd., Wendell, NC. $10/wknd, camping available, games, food, vendors, bike games, live music. Hosted by Dragon Slayers MC of Wake County. K2 919-909-2027.

APR 14 IN-VEST USA POKER RUN Timm’s Harley-Davidson 4110 Clemson Blvd., Anderson, SC. David 803-719-6219. APR 14 6TH ANNUAL RIDE FOR A LIFE United Cerebral Palsy of SC 1101 Harbor Dr., West Columbia, SC. Reg 9 KSU 11. Benefits United Cerebral Palsy. www.ucpsc.org/ events!.

APR 21 CHANGE FOR CHILDREN POKER RUN Carly C’s 1688 Main St., Laurinburg, NC. KSU 11, $40/ sgl $45/dbl. Jodi Anderson 910-2763333 ext. 308. APR 21 PUPPY ADOPTION EVENT WITH CAROLINA ADOPT-A-BULL Raging Bull Harley-Davidson 300 Muldee, Durham, NC. Ragingbullhd. com 919-596-9511. APR 21 BULL CITY RIDERS ANNUAL PIG PICKIN’ AND BIKE BLESSING Raging Bull HarleyDavidson 300 Muldee, Durham, NC. Ragingbullhd.com 919-596-9511.

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FRIDAY DOUBLE D BURNOUT SALOON 1408 E. Mountain St, Kernersville NC 336-992-3033 LIVE MUSIC JJ’S WATERING HOLE 536 Farragut St, Greensboro NC 336-663-7295 BAND OR DJ LOCKED & LOADED BAR & GRILL 305 McCormick St, Garner NC 919-661-6688 LIVE MUSIC 9:30PM

SATURDAY DOUBLE D BURNOUT SALOON 1408 E. Mountain St, Kernersville NC 336-992-3033 LIVE MUSIC LOCKED & LOADED BAR & GRILL 305 McCormick St, Garner NC 919-661-6688 LIVE MUSIC 9:30PM TANKTOWN TAVERN 6711 Freedom Dr, Charlotte NC 704-277-0268 LIVE MUSIC 8PM XTREME WINGS -N- THINGS 3441 Myer Lee Dr. Winston-Salem, NC 336-293-4983

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APR 21 RELAY FOR LIFE Down Home Harley-Davidson 2215 W Hanford Rd., Burlington, NC. www. downhomeharley.com 336-227-1261. APR 21 LEGACY FUND POKER RUN American Legion Post 55 111 Miller St., Winston-Salem, NC. Reg 9:30 KSU 11 $15/rider $10/pass $5/ add hand. 50/50. 336-724-0660. APR 21 DOWN RIDER FUND CHARITY FUNDRAISER Cox’s Harley-Davidson 2795 NC Hwy 134, Asheboro, NC. Reg 10, silent auctions, raffles, 50/50. Down Rider Fund. Hosted by Big Dawgz Riding Club 336-629-2415. APR 21 BREAST CANCER AWARENESS BENEFIT Lucky Turn Around 1560 Hwy 29 S., China Grove, NC. Reg 11 KSU 12:30 pre reg Apr 1st. 704-855-5577. APR 21 SPRING FEVER BASH Tank Town Tavern 6711 Freedom Dr. Charlotte, NC. Wet t-shirt contest, tattoo contest, food truck, bike games, Carolinas’ Full Throttle Bike Show. 704-277-0268. APR 21 GUARDIANS OF THE CHILDREN POKER RUN Sagebrush 140 Regency Center Dr., Mooresville, NC. Reg 9:45 first out 10:30, $20/rider $10/pass, food, activities. 704-975-3983. APR 21 1ST ANNUAL SPECIAL OLYMPICS PARKWAY POKER RUN Crossroads Harley-Davidson 1921 US Hwy 421 Wilkesboro, NC. Reg 9 KSU 10:30 police escorted. $20/rider $5/pass, live music, food, silent auction, door prizes, 50/50. Rain date May 12th. 336-667-1003. APR 21 CHARITY RIDE TO SUPPORT LUPUS Hilton University 8629 JM Keynes Dr., Charlotte, NC. Reg 9 KSU 10. Hosted by Altered Egos MC. Carima 704-313-5500.

14 APR 21 IN-VEST POKER RUN The Filling Station 2208 Memorial Dr., Cayce. SC. David 803-719-6219. APR 21 2018 SC STATE LEGACY RUN American Legion Post 6 200 Pickens St. Columbia, SC. Ride across state to raise funds for scholarship funds for fallen heroes & children of disabled vets. APR 21-28 OUTER BANKS MUSIC FEST Outer Banks Harley-Davidson 8739 Caratoke Hwy, Harbinger, NC. Music festival, vendors, regional food. http://tickets.msentertainmentllc.com. 252-338-8866. APR 26 OUTER BANKS POKER RUN 7594 Shipyard Road Manns Harbor, NC. 50/50, biker games, music, food. reg 9 KSU 11. Benefits Dare County’s underprivileged children. APR 27-29 HIS LABORING FEW BIKERS UNITED FOR JESUS FAMILY CAMPOUT 5009 Covered Bridge Rd., Trinity, NC. Free camping, food, preaching, music, bike games, bike show. pkersey@hotmail.com APR 28 3RD ANNUAL ALEXANDER RESCUE SQUAD POKER RUN Schronce Power Sports 44 Chevy Dr., Taylorsville, NC. Reg 9:30 KSU 11:30, $20/sgl, $25/dbl, 50/50, door prizes, food. 828-632-3147. APR 28 13TH ANNUAL SPRING RALLY HOGS & RAGS Airborne & Special Operations Museum, 100 Bragg Blvd, Fayetteville, NC. $50/ entry, Reg 7:30 KSU 8:45 food. Benefits Special Forces Charitable Trust, American Cancer Society and Kidsville News. www.hogsandrags. org Mary 910-988-3510.

Cruisin’ Calendar APR 28 NC JAYCEE BURN CENTER CHARITY RIDE & MUSIC EVENT Honda Suzuki of Sanford 3128 S Horner Blvd Sanford, NC. Reg 8:30 KSU 10 escorted ride, $20/sgl $30/dbl, bike games, kid’s games, live music, vendors, food. Benefits Camp Celebrate a special camp for burned children, David Nance dnancewindstream.net 919353-9684, 919-776-5642. APR 28 CUP-O-JANE Raging Bull Harley-Davidson 300 Muldee, Durham, NC. Ragingbullhd.com 919596-9511. APR 28 RIDE FOR THE KIDS MoonRunners 1506 US 70 Hwy W Garner, NC. Reg 10-11:30 KSU 12, $20/bike, food, door prizes, 50/50, live music. Benefits Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Hosted by No Rules Riders. Mike Rigotty 919-6147804. APR 28 KIDS PATH BIKE SHOW/ POKER RUN Down Home HarleyDavidson 2215 W Hanford Rd., Burlington, NC. Live music, 50/50, raffles, food, prizes. www.downhomeharley.com 336-227-1261. APR 28 20th ANNUAL KERRI D. EFIRD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RIDE W. Stanley HS, 306 E. Red Cross Rd, Oakboro, NC. Reg 9 KSU 10, escorted ride, food, raffle. Benefits scholarship for West Stanly HS senior. Scott or Tracy Efird, 704-8884587 or www.KerriPooh.com. APR 28 POKER RUN American Legion Kennedy Hall Post 106 6250 NC Hwy 801, Salisbury, NC. Reg 10:30 KSU 12:30, $20/sgl $25/dbl. Vendors, 50/50, Chinese auction, door prizes. Benefits Danielle Wilkes. Melissa Whitmore 704-743-6242. APR 28 CAROLINA CRAWL Cox Double Eagle Harley-Davidson 7540 NC Hwy 15-501 S., Pinehurst, NC. Reg 9. David “Negan” Hinze pro. cvmanc15.9@gmail.com 910-3366635.

APR 28 OFFICER DOWN RIDE Carolina Coast Harley-Davidson 6620 Market St., Wilmington, NC. Reg 9:30-10:30 KSU 11, $20/rider $10/pass, food, 50/50, prize raffles. Sponsored by Blue Knights NC 17. 910-791-9997. APR 28 IN-VEST POKER RUN The Harley Shop at The Beach 4002 Hwy 17 S., North Myrtle Beach, SC. David 803-719-6219. APR 28 2018 ANNUAL BENEFIT RIDE Bar of Lexington Bar of Lexington 1668 Two Notch Rd., Lexington, SC. First out 11, $15/rider $5/pass, food. Benefits Nancy K. Perry Children’s Shelter, 803-359-0250. APR 28 COTTONTOWN CREW KNUCKLE RUN Disciple Christian MC 1304 Sunset Blvd. Ste 1040 West Columbia, SC. Reg 9. 803-3990014. APR 29 ABATE CWC RIDERS MEETING Bogart’s Restaurant, 2710 Emanuel Church Rd., West Columbia, SC 1:57pm. Debra Teseniar 803-356-5977. MAY 3 SEASON OPENING BIKE NIGHT Hometown Harley-Davidson 2300 Elaines Way Winterville, NC. www.hometownharleydavidson.com 252-439-1345. MAY 4-6 THUNDER IN THE SMOKIES SPRING 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. MAY 5 4TH ANNUAL RIDE FOR VETERAN WARRIORS, AMERICAN LEGION Hometown Harley-Davidson 2300 Elaines Way Winterville, NC. www.hometownharleydavidson. com 252-439-1345.

Cruisin’ Calendar MAY 5 7TH ANNUAL VETERANS LEGACY FOUNDATION RIDE Harnett County Veterans Park 311 W. Cornelius Harnett Blvd., Lillington, NC. Reg 9:30 KSU 11, $15/rider $5/ pass, lunch, free shirt to first 20 registered. Pre-register www.vetslegacy. org Craig Hardy 910-322-3893. MAY 5 DUFFY’S RIDE Down Home Harley-Davidson 2215 W Hanford Rd., Burlington, NC. www.downhomeharley.com 336-227-1261. MAY 5 10TH ANNUAL CVMA RIDE Crossroads Harley-Davidson 1921 US Hwy 421 Wilkesboro, NC. Reg 10 KSU 1, $25/sgl $30/dbl, police escorted, live music. In memory of Robert “Sniper” Gallman. www.cvmaride.com. 336-667-1003. MAY 5 11TH ANNUAL FIREHOUSE RUN Oakdale Fire Station #2 2080 Dunlap Roddey Rd., Rock Hill, SC. Reg 8:30 KSU 10, pre-reg $25/sgl $40/dbl, day of $30/sgl $45/dbl. leon. yard@comporium.com Leon yard 803-448-8116. MAY 6 2018 TRIANGLE RIDE FOR KIDS White Oak Pavilion, White Oak Beach Rd., Apex, NC. Reg 8-9:30 KSU 10 rain or shine. 919-524-7684. MAY 6 HOMETOWN HEROES BENEFIT American Legion 524 Heckle Blvd Rock Hill, SC. Music, vendors, food trucks. 1 – 7pm, Presented by The Extended Biker Family Sisters. Jules 803-417-0310 or Bunny 803371-2965. MAY 11-20 MYRTLE BEACH SPRING BIKE WEEK Myrtle Beach, SC. MAY 12 22ND ANNUAL RIDE FOR THE CHILD Harley-Davidson of Greenville 30 Chrome Dr., Greenville, SC. Reg 9 $10/rider $10/pass, food, vendors, music, prizes, raffles, Benefits The Parenting Place. Sara Trinki Juneau 863-898-5583.

MAY 18-19 AMCA SOUTHERN NATIONAL SWAP MEET Denton Farmpark 1072 Cranford Rd., Denton, NC. Gates open 8am admission $12, swap meet, vendors, narrated antique motorcycle parade, antique motorcycle bike games, camping available. www.amcasouthernnationalmeet.com. Bob Aton 417-8384777, Camping 336-859-2755. MAY 19 7TH ANNUAL PIG PICKIN’ FOR AUTISM Fort Bragg 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. www.fortbraggharley.com 910292-6247. MAY 19 GROWLER HOWLERS POKER RUN Brutopia 1201 US Hwy 70, New Bern, NC. Reg 10 KSU 11, 50/50, food, prizes. Benefits Colonial Capital Humane Society. Rain date May 26th. www.growlerhowlers.com 252-631-5142. MAY 19 1ST ANNUAL LAW ENFORCEMENT “TORCH RIDE” Lowe’s Food 750 Holly Springs Rd., Holly Springs NC. Reg 8-9:15 KSU 9:30, $30/rider $10/pass. Food. Rain date May 26th. Benefits Special Olympics NC. David.Boyd@hollyspringsnc.us. MAY 27 SMOKY MOUNTAIN THUNDER MEMORIAL RIDE XVIII Sevierville Courthouse 125 Court Ave Sevierville, TN. 10am, KSU 11, escorted ride, free ride. Tribute to fallen military. www.Smokymountainthunder.net. Ron Giddis 865-4536532 SmokyMountainThunder.net. JUN 2 CYCLEMANIA VINTAGE AND RETRO MOTORCYCLE SHOW Charlotte East 5801 Executive Center Dr., Charlotte, NC. 10-2, bikes, food, music raffles. Benefits Disability Rights & Resources. cyclemania@disability-rights.org, cyclemaniacharlotte.com.

15 JUN 2 14TH ANNUAL BIKER DAY Hopewell Baptist Church 420 Hopewell Church Rd., Monroe, NC. Reg 9, food, speaker, fellowship, music. www.whatasavior.com 704753-1084. JUN 2 DOGS FOR DOGS Cox’s Double Eagle Harley-Davidson 7540 HWY 15-501 S., West End, NC. Reg 10 KSU 11:45, $20/sgl $30/dbl, prizes, food. Bring dry pedigree or purina dog food, new dog/cat toys or blankets. Benefits Moore Humane Society. Lawdogsnc1@gmail.com. JUN 2 6TH ANNUAL RIDE FOR THE WARRIORS POKER RIDE USO of Jacksonville, 9 Tallman St., Jacksonville, NC. Reg 9-10:30 $20/ bike/vehicle, $10/pass. Free shirt for the first 100, food, entertainment, 50/50. Benefits US of Jacksonville. Vema910@gmail.com, vema-usa. com Tazz 910-650-7687 or Bird Dog 910-238-9985. JUN 5 IN-VEST POKER RUN Beyond Therapy 2209 2nd Loop Rd. #A Florence, SC David 803-719-6219. JUN 7-10 2018 HOG HAPPENIN BIKE RALLY Hickory American Legion Fairgrounds 1 American Legion Ave., Newton, NC. Live music, gator girls, bike build competition, vendors, campsites available, daily 50/50, motorcycle pull, jello wrestling, swap meet, Blue Ridge rides, bike show, amateur BBQ competition, food. www.hoghappenin.org Brad “Rowdy” Beal 704-740-6659. JUN 9 4TH ANNUAL JUNE JAMR Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. Reg 9:30-11 KSU 12:30, $25/bike or car $10/pass, door prizes, escorted ride, 50/50, silent auction. Benefits Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research, Faith FWB Church and Kitty Askins Hospice Center of Goldsboro. www. thejunejamr.org thejunejamr@gmail. com 919-922-1106.

JUN 9 7TH ANNUAL SETH NALL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RIDE Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church 4732 Robbins Country Rd., Trinity, NC. Reg 9:30 KSU 11 police escorted, 50/50, food, door prizes, auction, music, event t-shirts. Rain or shine. Benefits the Seth Nall scholarship fund at Trinity High School. Tim Nall 336-989-5000. JUN 9-10 DAYS OF THUNDER XII Thunder Tower Harley-Davidson 190 Pontiac Business Center Dr., Columbia, SC. Vendors, food, live music, motorcycle stunt show, fireworks, bike & car show. www.thundertowerharley.com 803-461-1121. JUN 16 TRAIL OF TEARS 4TH ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE Krafty’s 1177 Timber Dr. East, Garner, NC. 12-6. Sponsored by Native Sons MC. JUN 16 ALTERED EGOS MC CHARITY RIDE Fairfield Inn & Suites 120 Blarney Dr., Columbia, SC. Reg 10 KSU 12, $10/donation. Mz. Hunee 803-900-4761, Mz. Skyy 803-565-4225, Mz. BadKitty 803386-8122. JUNE 20 BESSIE SPRINGFIELD RIDE Thunder Tower Harley-Davidson 190 Pontiac Business Center Dr., Elgin, SC. ThunderKat 254-8333947. JUN 23 NO ONE LEFT BEHIND FUN FOR PTSD AWARENESS Yahweh and Sons Bible Church 2712 Emmanuel Church Rd., West Columbia, SC. 10am. Bike show to follow ride $10/bike, judging 2pm. JUL 28 COOK-OFF Xtreme WingsN-Things 3441 Myer Lee Dr. #8, Winston-Salem, NC. 336-293-4983.

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JUN 29-JUL 1 THUNDER IN THE SMOKIES SUMMER 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. AUG 25 19TH ANNUAL ALL-STAR RIDE FOR LIFE Scooter’s, 1911 Sego Ct, Raleigh, NC AUG 25 2018 ASHEVILLE RIDE FOR KIDS MR Motorcycle 774 Hendersonville Rd., Asheville, NC. Reg 9-11, first out 10. Benefits Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Curethekids.org Ashley Davis 828-418-0799. AUG 29-SEPT 2 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 115TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Milwaukee, WI. www. Harley-Davidson.com SEPT 1 BIKERS COUPLES RETREAT & CONFERENCE FELLOWSHIP Queen City Biker Church 901 Belmont Rd., Charlotte, NC. 704996-3962. SEPT 1-2 BULL CITY RUMBLE 14 – VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE SHOW Brightleaf District 1007 West Main St., Durham, NC. 12pm, no admission, bike entry fee $7. www.tonup. bigcartel.com/bull-city-rumble.com 919-687-6969. SEPT 7-9 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. SEPT 8 SATURDAY MOTORCYCLES FOR MAMMOGRAMS Cox’s Harley-Davidson 2795 NC Hwy 134 Asheboro, NC. www.coxsharley.com 336-629-2415.

SEPT 15 13TH ANNUAL 343 MEMORIAL RIDE Carolina Coast Harley-Davidson 6620 Market St., Wilmington, NC. Honoring the fallen of 9/11, 910-791-9997. SEPT 15 RIDE TO REMEMBER OUR VETERANS Summerfield First Baptist Church 2300 Scalesville Rd., Summerfield, NC. Reg 8:30 KSU 10 $25/sgl $30/dbl includes lunch & t-shirt, police escorted. Benefits Disabled American Veterans. Ron Stoll 336-601-8088. SEPT 21-23 14TH ANNUAL CAPITAL CITY BIKEFEST Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson 1126 S Saunders St., downtown Fayetteville St, and the Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC. www.capitalcitybikefest. com 919-832-2261. SEPT 26-OCT 1 THE NATIONAL VIETNAM TRAVELING WALL Independence Mall 3500 Oleander Dr. Wilmington, NC. Todd Dillon 910660-1974. OCT 6 1ST ANNUAL RANDY’S RIDE Bannertown Volunteer Fire Department 124 Reeves Mill Rd., Mount Airy, NC. Reg 10:30 KSU 12, $20/bike or car, $5/pass, 50/50, door prizes. Benefits Surry County Fire Fighters Assoc. Rain date Oct 7th. Luke Stevens 336-705-3186.

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20th Attempt, Almost a Tradition Fear of February Party & Oyster Roast By: WildThing It’s like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get. For twenty years, we’ve rolled the dice, made all the preparations, advertised, and crossed our fingers. The weather rarely cooperates, but the party is always fun. This year we started out with light misty rain and fog. As the day wore on, the fog remained, the mist left us, too. The real rain didn’t start until we were packing up to go home. We were so happy that David and Missie wanted to host the party at Double D Burnout Saloon because we started the February parties because that location was County Line Tavern. Back then we had misty rain and served vegetable soup and oyster stew to a group of friends

and Tavern regulars. The next year, at County Line, we added Pre-Valentine theme to the party with a best lips contest for the ladies and a tattoo contest. The third year was the kicker that brought on the “Attempt” part of our title. We were back at the same location, but we were running it as Full Throttle Saloon. We made the plans and advertised the party in Full Throttle Magazine only to be juked out of our lease at the last minute, so the party never happened. The next few years we travSo, this year, our eled around to different bars in traveling party the Full Throttle family, sort of machine was set spreading the joy. From time to up at Double D time we added different features to the party like deep fried on E. Mountain turkeys and chicken wings to Street in complement the oyster roast. At Kernersville. Choppy’s Den in Winston it was so cold, with howling wind and sleet, we had trouble keeping the fires lit on the cookers. Anyway, these are all in the history books: Plum Krazy, Iron Horse Saloon, Horsefeathers, Lucky’s, Locked & Loaded, Lone Wolf Tavern, Rider’s In The Country, Crazy Shots, The Office, and Bandannas to name a few. And who can forget the good times at Easy Eddie’s, Full Throttle Bar and Ted’s Kickin’ Chicken. All memorable Fear of February locations. Each had a different flavor and the weather was always a factor. So, this year, our traveling party machine was set up at Double D on E. Mountain Street in Kernersville. As cars and Continued On Page 20

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motorcycles began pouring in, the first round of oysters was coming out of the steamer and hotdogs from the grill. We had really cool 20th Anniversary T-shirts, shot glasses and koozies. The Deal of the Day prevailed as folks lined up for their shirts and raffle tickets on the flat screen TV and diamond heart pendant. BTW, the oysters were sponsored by Karney Law Firm and Smokin’ Harley-Davidson and the diamond heart pendant was sponsored by the King of Diamonds, Bruce Hayes of Lexington. The bar was full of folks enjoying the tunes cranked out by the band, Rukus, who please everyone with their mixture of southern rock music. Out back, more bikes and cars were parked and the folks had a fire pit going on and some brave souls tried their hands at the burn-out pit. We had a special opportunity at one of the band breaks to thank everyone for coming out despite the fog and mist, and thank our sponsors. Also, we invited to the stage all our Full Throttle sales reps that were there to be introduced to the crowd and we were pleased to show them off. At the next band break, we held our famous chugging’ contest and we had fifteen ladies and thirteen men to compete for bragging rights and a cool skull mug. Congrats to CJ from Horneytown on her ladies’ championship and Sean from Galax

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Elvis’ Birthday Party 2018 At Down Home Harley-Davidson By Scott Wicker There have been a lot of interesting events going on at Down Home Harley-Davidson recently and on Saturday, January 13th, as usual, they out did themselves again. They held their 2018 birthday celebration for none other than the KING himself, ELVIS! The dealership was overflowing, to say the least, with Elvis fans and well-wishers. The Burlington H.O.G. Chapter had its Famous ‘Grill’n and Chill’n’ going on and members were volunteering to make sure everything was running There were all sorts of smoothly. There were all giveaways along with sorts of giveaways some good old fashion along with some fun. good old fashion fun. Probably one of the big hits of the day was the opportunity to win a new Harley-Davidson Motorcycle. A lot of people lined up to roll dice down a specially constructed table that looked like a small version of a bowling alley. Dice in a cup were CASH BAR ONLY • ATM AVAILABLE

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East Cooper ABATE 15th Annual Oyster Roast By: Panhead Ron, Events Cord. & Proud East Cooper Member On Sunday, February11, 2018, East Cooper ABATE held their 15h Annual Oyster Roast benefiting MotorcyMany Low cle Rights Country ABATE in South members were Carolina. The event started there to recruit new members and at 1:30pm at to let people know Richard’s Bar and Grill. As the real purpose in the past, behind ABATE of this year featured a $15 SC. admission for all you can eat oysters. There was also some other food available provided by Richard’s Bar and Grill. Live music was provided by Ocean Drive, the band rocked, the chics were dancing, and the best guitar solos were heard this side of the Mississippi!! The highlight of the day, besides the fellowship of bikers

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Chili Cook-off At Smokin’ Harley-Davidson By: Caroline For the seventh year, Smokin’ Harley-Davidson hosted the Kids of Childhood Cancer Chili Cookoff. This is such a popular event at Smokin’ that even the cold rainy day on February 17, did not stop folks from voting on some of the best chili recipes in the area. They were certainly all good, but my personal favorites are the ones with big flavor and some spicy without being too hot. At 2pm, Smokin’ Harley-Davidson owner, Rick Perry announced the winners of this year’s competition. The ..even the cold rainy Peoples’ Choice winners were so close, there was literally day on February 17, one or two votes separating did not stop folks first, second and third place. from voting on some Team Vinnie won 3rd Place of the best chili reci- prize of $25. Team Smokin’ won $50 for 2nd Place, and pes in the area. 1st Place $100 went to Team Smokin’ Jones. Joe Collins won $95 for the 50/50 drawing with the other half going to Kids of Childhood Cancer. As many of you are aware, Kids of Childhood Cancer was created by the parents whose children were treated at Pediatric Oncology at Brenner Children’s Hospital in Winston-Salem. The organization supports families who have children going

through treatment there. It provides financial support, as well as holding events for the kids such as Ice Cream parties, Polar Express, and Lego Therapy night. The Chili Cookoff at Smokin’ generated $4,075. That will go directly to Kids of Childhood Cancer. If you want to know how you can help this great cause, you can find out more at KidsofChildhoodCancer.org. Or go by Smokin’ Harley-Davidson at 3441 Myer Lee Drive in Winston-Salem as they plan on holding their 8th Chili Cookoff again next year.

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My Favorite Old Honda Story and photo by Alan Dockery Let me tell y’all about my favorite bike these days. It’s a 1982 Honda CB 900 Custom. Yeah, I think factory customs are funny, too. But this bike has had more people want to talk about it than any I’ve owned and it is so much fun to But, Oh ride. Man, is my I liked this bike Big Japanese back in Girlfriend fun 1980 when to ride. it came out. I was a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, had been through a couple Jap enduro bikes and old Harleys and wanted a brand-new motorcycle. I jumped to Harleys early and missed out on some of the little Hondas other folks had. Never rode a CB 750 before then. I hated them, because they were hard to outrun on my hotrod XLCH Sportster. I have a cherry 1976 F Model Super Sport now. Anywho, to prove I wasn’t prejudice, I went to all the other dealers in town to see what they had. Honda and Kawasaki had six cylinder machines that were impressive, but a little too much. The CB 900 was the next model down from the CBX and looked good. I rode one and really liked it. I got a good deal on the last 74 cubic inch basic Superglide in the showroom. The 1980 Eighty Inch bikes were out and

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boro, he chose to receive it there. The stage was set in the Service Department of HarleyDavidson of Greensboro, complete with a congratulatory banner hanging behind the brand new 2018 Harley-Davidson XL1200X ‘Forty-Eight’. Reade Fulton, Sales Manager at Harley-Davidson of Greensboro was on hand for the presentation as well as the Marketing Manager Richard Johnson and several service personnel. Full Throttle was in the house by invitation to record this happy occasion. Bill arrived with his son, Charlie and a great big smile on his face. He stated he was ecstatic! He said that after he saw the notification online, he received a call from the Visa folks; he thought it was a joke! He uses his HD Visa all the time and besides the motorcycle, he had some HD Rewards card to spend in a Harley Dealership. He happily obliged us and sat on his new ride for photo ops and said he was going to ride it home. Reade Fulton, Sales Manage at H-D of Greensboro, told him the bike was cleaned and completely set up with a full tank of gas. The Dealership also took care of all the fees except for the tag fee of $79. What a deal – a new Harley for under $100! Bill admitted to riding motorcycles when he was a young man and then quit for years, coming back to the sport five years ago, first with a Super Glide purchased from Harley-Davidson of Greensboro. He currently rides a Street Glide. When all the paperwork was finished and a temporary tag affixed to the bike, Bill and his broad smile rode away from the dealership with his son following in the truck. I expect we will see Bill and his new ride on the local streets as well as his favorite stomping grounds at the beach and Outer Banks. Have a great time, Bill, and ride safe.

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of the car. The driver, a sensitive man as well as an animal lover, pulls over and gets out to see what has become of the rabbit. Much to his dismay, the rabbit is the Easter Bunny, and he is dead. The driver feels so awful that he begins to cry. A beautiful blonde woman driving down the highway sees a man crying on the side of the road and pulls over. She steps out of the car and asks the man what’s wrong. “I feel terrible,” he explains,” I accidentally hit the Easter Bunny with my car and killed him.” The blonde says, “Don’t worry.” She runs to her car and pulls out a spray can. She walks over to the limp, dead Easter Bunny, bends down, and sprays the contents onto him. The Easter Bunny jumps up, waves its paw at the two of them and hops off down the road. Ten feet away he stops, turns around and waves again, he hops down the road another 10 feet, turns and waves, hops another ten feet, turns and waves, and repeats this again and again and again and again, until he hops out of sight. The man is astonished. He runs over to the woman and demands, “What is in that can? What did you spray on the Easter Bunny?” The woman turns the can around so that the man can read the label. It says.. (Are you ready for this?) (Are you sure?) (Last chance) (OK, here it is) It says, “Hair Spray Restores life to dead hair (hare), and adds permanent wave.” I went out drinking on St Patrick’s Day, so I took a bus home. That may not seem like a big deal to you, but I’ve never driven a bus before. I took my dad to the mall the other day to buy some new shoes, (he is 92). We decided to grab a bite at the food court. I noticed he was watching a teenager sitting next to him. The teenager had spiked hair in all different colors: green, red, orange, and blue. My dad kept staring at him. The teenager would look and find him staring every time. When the teenager had had enough, he sarcastically asked, “what’s the matter, old man, never done anything wild in your life?” Knowing my dad, I quickly swallowed my food so that I would not choke on his response, knowing he would have a good one. In classic style, he did not bat an eye in his response: “Got drunk once and had sex with a peacock. I was just wondering if you were my son.”

s e k o p S & s e k o J A biker left for work one Friday afternoon. Instead of going home, he stayed out the entire weekend riding and partying with the boys and spending all his wages. When he finally got home on Sunday night, he was confronted by his very angry wife. After two hours, she stopped nagging and said: “How would you like it if you didn’t see me for two or three days?” He replied: “That would be fine with me.” Monday went by and he didn’t see his wife. Tuesday and Wednesday came and went with the same results. Thursday, the swelling went down just enough for him to see her a little out of the corner of his left eye.

Kearney and his wife, a middle-aged couple, went for a stroll in Phoenix Park, Dublin, last week. They sat down on a bench to rest. It was then they overheard voices coming from a secluded spot. Immediately Mrs. Kearney realized that a young man was about to propose to his beloved. Not wishing to eavesdrop at such an intimate moment, she nudged her husband and whispered, “Whistle and let that young couple know that someone can hear them.” Kearney replied, “Whistle? Why should I whistle? Nobody whistled to warn me!”

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Celebration of Life for Tracy “Bones” Perdue By Buzz: On October 12 the riding community lost one of our own. Bikers have big hearts and hold their brothers and sisters close to them, so it was no surprise that the outpour of support was enormous after Tracy “Bones” Perdue’s untimely death. Tracy Tracy rode with his friends rode with his from Biker friends Trash Nation! from Biker and Riff Raff Trash Nation! and Riff Raff and they put on a series of benefits in Tracy’s memory. On February 16th Xtreme Wings N Things in Winston-Salem held a celebration of life for Tracy to raise some money to help with funeral expenses and other needs. Xtreme was packed with BTN and

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Riff Raff members along with others who were all there to celebrate the life of their friend. As I talked to some of the folks who knew him best I heard stories of a guy that was always down to get out and ride, to participate in as many events as he could and a friend that was constantly trying to make his friends laugh. There was a $5 cover charge that went to Tracy’s family along with a portion of the total sales from the event. The entertainment started off with Crazy Guitar Dave & Steve Pegg pulling off some good ole classic rock tunes. To help bring in more funds there was an auction of items ranging from a treadmill, helmets, leathers, and even a Dale Earnhardt Sr. cardboard cutout. The auction had plenty of participation with Steve Pegg doing the auctioneering and Crazy Dave providing background riffs, the auction ended up bringing in over $1000 for the cause. That’s pretty awesome y’all. The Dylan McCray Band brought the night home playing tunes and keeping the toes tapping. It was a gathering that I feel sure Tracy would have enjoyed and showed the magnitude of support that the biker community has for its brothers and sisters.

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