MAY 2020 - issue #262 by The Carolinas' Full Throttle Magazine

The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine

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Table Of Contents Issue #262

Ride In Peace – Ricky “Howdy” Hefner

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Koltin’s Ride

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Sweet Triumph Drag Bike

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9 th Annual Bare As You Dare Charity Ride

May 2020

Letter From The Editor.....................................................5 Cruisin’ Calendar..............................................................6 Cover Story - Beach House H-D Summer Rally 2020......7 Quotable Quote................................................................12 Vince’s Good As Gold Serving Statesville Bikers For 20 Years.........................14 Rolling To Remember Demonstration Ride......................15 Guns Plus.........................................................................16 Meth Beth - Earth’s Quickest & Fastest M-8....................18 How Does The Traditional Car Accident Legal Process Differ From Motorcycle Accidents?.................................20 Virtual Bike Show.............................................................23 RIP John “Springer” Kuhns: 1964-2020...........................24 The Field of Flags, And More...........................................26 Joker Powersports............................................................28 Ride In Peace - Ricky “Howdy” Hefner.............................30 Zak Gibbons 1970 Shovelhead Chopper.........................32 Koltin’s Ride......................................................................34 Missing The AMCA Southeast National Denton Swap Meet - Sweet Triumph Drag Bike From Last Year...............................................................36 New Rockingham Dates For All-Harley Nitro Bike Races.............................................................40 Are You Ready?...............................................................42 D&D American Performance Working Through The Shutdown....................................44 Thunder Zone...................................................................46 9th Annual Bare As You Dare Bikers In Boxers Charity Ride........................................47 A Chance Meeting............................................................48 Nam Knights Of America MC- Moonshine Chapter..........50 Q&A With Sean Clayton...................................................52 People & Places...............................................................54 Spokes & Jokes................................................................56

Letter From The Editor t’s easy to lose hope.

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 / COVID-19 Response Team

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

We are living in unprecedented, extraordinary times – still waiting to see what the new normal will look like after the “pandemic” is over. It can be tempting to give into fear in times like this, but God keeps reminding me of His eternal promise in Deuteronomy 31:6 that He will never leave us nor forsake us. Here at the Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine, we have continued to work serving the motorcycle communities of North and South Carolina. Fortunately, we are all in good health. While we have felt the effects of the impact of “stay at home” orders” and the trickledown results of businesses, bar and restaurants that were forced to close, We are still noticing a lot of motorcycles on the roads and events that are not cancelled or postponed. We sympathize with all those who are adversely affected, we feel an urgency to encourage everyone to support the businesses that have remained open to serve us. We also believe that every individual should exercise personal responsibility as we work at re opening our businesses. In keeping with the idea that we will emerge from this crisis, on June16th the Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine will host our first bike night of 2020 at 711 W. Main St., in Jamestown, NC. from 6-9pm, with free beer, music, vendors, best bike on the lot contest and more. See the ad in this issue or visit FullThrottleMagazine.com for more information. We hope this is all cleared up by then an that you will join us for a Freedom party. As we advise all riders every spring, be careful out there. The cagers are not used to seeing us on the roads and we want to see every one of you at TCFTM “bike night” and on down the road this summer. With best regards, ride safe.

Photos Chaos, Alan Dockery, Lincoln Infield, Wally Wersching, Casey McKinney, Derek Sikes, Pam Irvin, Mike Emmons, Joy Hefner, Sean “Outkast” Carrier, Joe & Cynthia Julian, Len “3Wheel” Montgomery

Writers Mark, WildThing, Alan Dockery, Lincoln Infield, Ms. Pat, Wally Wersching, Pam Irvin, Mike Emmons, David Burnette, Joy Hefner, Matt Danielson, Sean “Outkast” Carrier, Joe & Cynthia Julian, Len “3Wheel” Montgomery

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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 kept a close eye on everything and pulled as many events as word came down that they were postponed or cancelled. 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 still able, get out there and Ride!

MAY 2 TEAM KENZEY FOUNDATION 2020 POKER RUN 48 Customs, Inc. 896 Pine Ridge Rd. Mocksville, NC. Reg 11am, KSU 12pm. $25. Cash prizes, BBQ dinner. Proceeds to local child battling cancer. 336-403-4681 MAY 2 POKER RUN & BENEFIT FOR KEN HANDY & ELECTRA Westside Tavern, 3323 Avalon Ave., Charlotte, NC. Reg 11am, KSU 1pm, $20/single, $30/double. Food, best & worst hand, auction items, 50/50. 704-398-8954. MAY 2 15 ANNUAL JERRALD WILLIAM MITCHELL SCHOLARSHIP FUN RUN Jones Intermediate School, 2170 Riverside Dr., Mount Airy, NC. Reg 10am, $15/individual, $25/couple inc meal. Joey Mitchell 276-251-5053. TH

MAY 2 3RD ANNUAL ALL AMERICAN RIDE BENFITING VICTORY JUNCTION Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. Reg 9am, KSU 11am, escorted ride. $25/bike, $15/pass inc food & t-shirt. Benefits Victory Junction Camp, www.victoryjunction.org FMI, Vince Higgins, 910-273-2565.

MAY 9 CHARITY SCAVENGER POKER RUN & COOK OUT Barber Park, Shelter #2 1500 Barber Park Dr., Greensboro, NC. Reg 11am, $25/bike, $5/pass. Hosted by Red Dragons RC Tobacco Road Ch. Benefits Highland Canine Connect. FMI, tobaccoroadreddragons@gmail.com MAY 9 12TH ANNUAL CVMA 15-5 & 15-10 BENEFIT RIDE CrossRoads Harley-Davidson, 1921 US Hwy 421, Wilkesboro, NC. Reg 10am, KSU 1pm, $20/rider, $5/passenger. Food, raffle. FMI, combatvets155@gmail.com MAY 9 6TH ANNUAL MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS DAY Fort Bragg HarleyDavidson 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd. Fayetteville, NC. 10-5pm. Awareness Ride Reg 10am, KSU 12pm. $15/rider $15/pass. Food, raffles, entertainment. Benefits Bikers and Needy Children Foundation. 910-583-3067 MAY 9 BIKE & CAR SHOW Shelton’s Harley-Davidson, 606 Corporate Dr., Goldsboro, NC. 11am-4pm $10/bike & car entry fee. Bikes, cars, food, vendors, raffles. Benefits Wayne Co Motorcycle Riders Relay for Life Team. FMI, Tina Woodard 919-223-3632, tinaweegee@yahoo.com or Kristi Walker 919-738-1848, Kristi.sheltons@ yahoo.com MAY 16 ARMED FORCES OF AMERICA MC POKER RUN Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson, 1126 S Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. Rain or shine, Reg 10am, KSU 11am, $10/rider, $15/ double inc meal, $5/extra hand, $1/ extra card. 50/50, live music, door prizes, grill raffle. Benefits MMIA, www. militarymissionsinaction.org FMI, Joe 360-632-4786.

MAY 16 B.A.C.A. 100 MILE RIDE Carolina Coast Harley-Davidson, 6620 Market St., Wilmington, NC. Reg 9:30am, KSU 10am, free to all riders. Donations accepted. Cape Fear Chptr. www.bacaworld.org, 866-712-2873. MAY 16 100 MILE CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS RIDE Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson 1126 S. Saunders St. Raleigh, NC. Donations accepted, Reg 10:15am, KSU 11am. Spons by B.A.C.A. Bones@ca-nc.bacaworld.org 919-324-4702. MAY 16 HIT THE ROAD FOR DAWSON’S FIGHT POKER RUN Cox’s Double Eagle Harley-Davidson, 7540 NC Hwy 15 501 South, Pinehurst, NC. Reg 8am, KSU 10am, $20/bike. Best & worst hand trophies., raffles, giveaways, vendors. Proceeds for Dawson’s family for medical expenses. Hosted by Souls of Service LEMC/ PSMC. FMI, Cindy Geffen 919-7215599. MAY 16 10TH ANNUAL BENEFIT RIDE & 50/50 DRAWING FOR THE WOLTZ HOSPICE HOME Central Cafe, 304 N Main St., Dobson, NC. Reg 10am, KSU 11am, $15/single, $20/double. Rain date 05/30, all are welcome, food & drinks. Proceeds go to Waltz Hospice Home. Tommy Freeman, 336-320-8033, Steve Hawkins 336-964-9708. MAY 23 2ND ANNUAL ANNIVERSARY PARTY Joker Powersports,105 Stony Point Rd., Blacksburg, SC. 11am-3pm. 2003 HD Anniversary Road King giveaway, food, live music, vendors, door prizes, beer garden. www.jokerhd.com, 864-913-4335.

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MAY 23 2ND ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY RIDE Red Anchor, 1382 Old Ninety Six Indian Trail, Monetta, SC. $10/ bike, $5/person for meal ticket, 50/50, Ride to remember Veterans, proceeds go to Bikes for Vets. FMI, Matt Conner 803-508-0182.

MAY 30 9TH ANNUAL IRON CHARIOT RIDE Riding High Harley-Davidson, 3036 Hwy 68, High Point, NC. Reg 9am, KSU 10am, police escorted ride. Benefits Greensboro Teen Challenge. FMI, Mike Williams 336-299-5185 ext 108.

MAY 23-25 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. Sat, USO on the grill 11am-2pm. Sun, Women Veteran’s Interactive on the grill 12-3pm. Mon, Soldier’s United on the grill 11am-2pm. Free beer all weekend. www.fortbraggharley.com, 910-864-1200.

MAY 30 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 bucket. Dee Brown was diagnosed with stage 3c inflammatory breast cancer. Benefits the Brown family. FMI, Brian Atkins, flostrummer@ gmail.com, 336-345-3884.

MAY 24 CRUISE IN Baxter’s Tavern 536 Farragut St., Greensboro, NC. $5/ donation. All bikes welcomed. www. baxterstavern.com, 336-808-5837. MAY 24 ROLLING TO REMEMBER CHALLENGE Ride 22 miles in your local communities to support the Rolling to Remember Demonstration Ride tradition. AMVETS www.RollingtoRemember.com or AMVETS.org MAY 24 SMOKY MOUNTAIN THUNDER MEMORIAL RIDE XX Sevier County Court House 125 Court Ave, Sevierville, TN. Tribute to the fallen military. Opening Ceremony 10am, Police escorted, no fee ride 11am. www.smokymountainthunder.net Ron 865-453-6532 MAY 28 FORT BRAGG HARLEY-DAVIDSON BIKE NIGHT 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. 6-9pm, free beer, entertainment, food truck. www.fortbraggharley.com, 910-8641200. MAY 29-30 ROOSTERS SPRING RALLY Roosters Barnyard Sportsbar, 40 3rd St., Dublin, NC Motorcycle rodeo, sound off, bike show. FMI, roostersbarnyard.com, 910-874-1111.

MAY 30 SOLDIERS OF MERCY HOMELESS BENEFIT RIDE & CAR SHOW Cox’s Harley-Davidson of Asheboro, 2795 NC Hwy 134, Asheboro, NC. www.coxsharley-davidson. com, 836-629-2415. MAY 30 ROLLING SAINTS RC 2ND ANNUAL POKER RUN Blue Ridge Harley-Davidson 2002 13th Ave. Dr. SE. Hickory, NC. Reg 9am, last out 11am. Live music, 50/50, door prizes. Benefits Hearts & Hope Foundation. In memory of Greyson Ray. tbowman28@yahoo.com 828-327-3030 MAY 30 TWISTED COVENANT MSC RIDING FOR YOU SPRING MEET & GREET Crossroads Harley-Davidson, 1921 US-421 Wilkesboro, NC. 1-3pm. Free food. 336-667-1003 MAY 30 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.

MAY 30 CUMBERLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ASSOCIATION MOTORCYCLE RIDE 314 Jasper St., Fayetteville, NC. Reg 8am, KSU 9am, breakfast served, escorted ride to Battleship NC. Rain date 06/6, $20/ rider. FMI, SSGT J. Hash, 910-321-6630 or 910-849-7362, jhash@ccsonc.org. MAY 30 NAZARETH CHILDREN’S HOME 2ND QUARTER BIRTHDAY PARTY RIDE Speedway HarleyDavidson 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 MAY 30 ALR CH 265 1ST ANNUAL POKER RUN American Legion Post 265, 146 Broadhurst Rd., Jacksonville, NC. Reg 10am, $10/per hand, $20/3 hands & free shirt. Cash prizes, raffle, 50/50, silent auction, music, free food, $5/for non-riders. Benefits The Colon Furr Memorial Nursing Scholarships & Veterans programs. FMI, Ray, figgins_r@hotmail.com or 910-4787875. MAY 30 RELAY FOR LIFE DICE RUN Timms Harley-Davidson 4110 Clemson Blvd. Anderson, SC. Reg 10am, last out 12pm. $20/single, $30/couple inc shirt. Chinese Auction, 50/50, music, food. Benefits Relay for Life. 864-2241531, Terri Chastain, tchastain@myatl. net MAY 30 SEASON OPENER OPEN HOUSE Cox’s Harley-Davidson of Rock Hill, 1178 Galleria Blvd, Rock Hill, SC. 12-4pm food, drinks, live music, motorcycle stunt show @11am,1 & 3pm, free test rides & demos, sales, blood drive 1-4pm. www.coxshdofrockhill.com, 803-327-1183.

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MAY 30-31 ALL AMERICAN WEEKEND Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. 11am-4pm, stunt show, wrestling, beer, food trucks, vendors. www.fortbraggharley.com, 910-864-1200.

JUN 6 5TH ANNUAL RIDGE RUN Crossroads Harley-Davidson 1921 US421 Wilkesboro, NC. Reg 10:15am, ride 11am. $20/Bike, $5/rider. Food, door prizes. Benefits Hunters Helping Kids Inc. Tim Parson 336-928-0429

JUN 4 DEATHWISH MOTOR CULTURE BIKE NIGHT Bubbas 33, 500 Westwood Shopping Cntr., Fayetteville, NC. 6:30pm, bike show, raffles, giveaways. FMI, deathwishmotorculture@gmail.com, 910-223-2601.

JUN 6 THE CATAWBA COUNTY LIONS CLUB BENEFIT RIDE Blue Ridge Harley Davidson, 2002 13th Ave Dr., SE, Hickory, NC. Reg 9am, KSU 10am, $25/biker, $10/pass, rain date, 06/13. Food, prizes, first 25 pre-entries receive free shirt. Benefits the blind/ visually impaired. FMI, 704-418-9357 or 828-302-6957.

JUN 5-6 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 JUN 6 RIDE FOR ROY’S BOYS Tilley HD 653 Bendix Dr Salisbury, Down Home HD 2215 Hanford Rd, Burlington NC, Smokin’ HD 3441 Myer Lee Dr Winston-Salem NC, and Cox’s Double Eagle HD 7540 NC Hwy 15-501 South, Pinehurst NC. Hosted by Haw River Chp. Law Dogs LE/MC & Walter’s Grove Baptist Church. Reg 10am, KSU 11am, $20/bike, $10/pass inc food. Live music, door prizes, 50/50, shotgun raffle. Benefits Shining Light School for Boys. FMI, www.ride4roysboys.com JUN 6 D-DAY ARMED FORCES APPRECIATION Cox’s Harley-Davidson of Asheboro, 2795 NC Hwy 134, Asheboro, NC. www.coxsharley-davidson. com 836-629-2415. JUN 6 3RD ANNUAL AMERICANS ASSISTING VETERANS EVENT & RIDE Broken Chains Biker Church, 2420 Corporation Dr., Burlington, NC. Reg 9:30am, KSU 11:30am, $15/single, $5/ pass inc meal & raffle ticket, fully escorted. Benefits helping Veterans with projects they can no longer perform. FMI, Mindy Smith, 336-675-1547.

JUN 6- 23 WOMEN’S FREEDOM RIDE 2020 Cross country women’s ride, raise funds for Veterans issues. 20 states in 16 days w/two day ride in Black Hills. Must pre-register. Start @ Low Country HD 4707 Dorchester Rd, North Charleston, SC. Riders & interested sponsors contact: Karen at 704267-4450 or Email: womensfreedomride@gmail.com JUN 13 MIKE CROFT BENEFIT RIDE Cox’s Harley-Davidson of Asheboro, 2795 NC Hwy 134, Asheboro, NC. www.coxsharley-davidson.com 836629-2415.

JUN 6 PIG PICKIN FOR AUTISM Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. 10am-5pm. $5/bbq plates, family friendly, vendors. www.fortbraggharley. com, 910-864-1200.

JUN 13 CHRISTIAN BIKERS UNITED Life Church, 1721 N. Charlotte Ave., Monroe, NC. 11am-2pn Free, guest speaker, music, fellowship, prizes, food. FMI, Dano, Heaven’s Saints Motorcycle Ministry 704-254-7355.

JUN 6 BLUE KNIGHTS NC II 15TH ANNUAL OFFICER DOWN RIDE Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson, 1126 S Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. Reg 9am, KSU 10:30am $20/rider inc food. Cash prizes, food, door prizes, raffle, 50/50. FMI, www.blueknightsnc2.com/

JUN 13 3RD ANNUAL HELP THY NEIGHBOR POKER RUN Tart’s Grocery, 3400 Benson Rd, Garner, NC. Reg 9am, KSU 11am, $20/bike, $10pass. Vendors, raffles, 50/50, music, food. Proceeds to family in need for medical expenses. FMI, Betsy, 919500-6475 or Scott, 919-437-3698.

JUN 6 4TH ANNUAL HYGIENE FOR THE HOMELESS BIKE SHOW Downtown Dallas, NC. Proceeds go to Off the Streets Program, Inc & Gaston County homeless programs. FMI, Shaaron 704-214-3331, shaaron1otsp@yahoo.com or Vickie, vickieguadagnoli@carolina.rr.com, 704-685-7681. JUN 6 1ST ANNUAL RIDING STRONG FOR REMI DICE RUN Bethlehem Fire Department, 7373 NC Hwy 127, Taylorsville, NC. Reg 9:30am, $20/single, $25/double. Rain date, 06/13. Door prizes, 50/50. FMI, Tammy Bowman 828-308-9922, Matt Bowman, mabowman66@yahoo.com JUN 6 SMOKY MTN CBA POKER RUN Altered Frequencies, 110 Carolina Mtn Dr., Franklin, NC. Live music. Hosted by Smoky Mountain CBA. FMI, 828-342-2372.

JUN 13-14 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. 704-791-6317 JUN 16 FULL THROTTLE MAGAZINE BIKE NIGHT 711 W. Main St., Jamestown, NC. 6-9pm, free beer, music, vendors, best bike on the lot. www.fullthrottlemagazine.com, 336885-5400. JUN 20 SUMMER BASH 8563 US Hwy 301, Four Oaks, NC. $10, doors open @12pm, food @4pm. Live music, 50/50, LCR, cornhole. Hosted by 301 Brothers. FMI, Len Montgomery, 336812-8128.

JUN 20 3RD ANNUAL SCRIPTURE RUN Shenandoah Baptist Church, 3894 Shenandoah Rd., Rocky Mount, NC. KSU 10am, $20/bike/car, $5/ rider, $5/extra hand. Prizes for first & worst, food, 50/50, door prizes. FMI, Dawsie Davis, 252-443-5860, Donnie Jones, 252-813-7182. JUN 20 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. JUN 21 MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY MOTORCYCLE SHOW Gaston All American Fair, Eastridge Mall 246 N. New Hope Rd. Gastonia, NC. 3-5pm, Reg $5/per class, 2-3pm. Awards 5pm. 50/50, giveaways, more. Benefits American Red Cross Veterans Assistance Program. Gloria GloriaKimbrell6686@gmail.com JUN 25 FORT BRAGG HARLEY-DAVIDSON BIKE NIGHT 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. 6-9pm, beer, food truck, entertainment. www. fortbraggharley.com, 910-864-1200. JUN 26-28 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. JUN 27 LIBERTY RIDERS CAR/BIKE WASH & GRILL Fort Bragg HarleyDavidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. 11am-2pm. www. fortbraggharley.com, 910-864-1200.

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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 25 VETERAN’S BRIDGE HOME RIDE & BENEFIT Cox’s Harley-Davidson 2795 NC Hwy 134. Asheboro, NC. www.CoxsHarley-Davidson.com, 336-629-2415

JULY 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 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 12:304pm. Proceeds benefit Emergency Chaplains. www.ragingbullhd.com, 919-596-9511.

JUL 17-19 11TH ANNIVERSARY THUNDER N KANAWHA BIKE RALLY 121 Kanawha Ridge Rd., Dugspur, VA. $25/1 day 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, 704-400-5689.

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 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 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 336-6931078, Brian 919-619-5131

JUL 19 BACK THE BLUE RIDE Cox’s Harley-Davidson of Asheboro, 2795 NC Hwy 134, Asheboro, NC. www. coxsharley-davidson.com 836-6292415. JUL 23-26 BEACH HOUSE HARLEYDAVIDSON SUMMER RALLY 100 Harley Davidson Dr., Shallotte, NC. Demo dates Jul 23-25. www.beachhousehd.com, 910-575-9997.

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, 336-629-2415 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

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JUL 31-AUG 23 SUFFRAGISTS CENTENNIAL MOTORCYCLE RIDE Cross-country motorcycle ride, ten starting cities will flow together and head east to Washington, DC, celebrating the centennial of the signing of the 19th Amendment – women’s right to vote in the United States. Each of the routes will feature historical points of interest as they roll through the American countryside. Select from 10 starting cities, various ride options, and costs. Organized by Alisa Clickenger, Women’s Motorcycle Tours. Benefits Final Salute, Inc. which supports homeless women veterans. www.CentennialRide.com, Info@WomensMotorcycleTours.com

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, 910-583-3557.

AUG 1 NAZARETH CHILDREN’S HOME 3RD QUARTER BIRTHDAY PARTY RIDE Speedway HarleyDavidson 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 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 1 10TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL BIKE RIDE Down Home Harley-Davidson, 2215 Hanford Rd., Burlington, NC. Reg 9am, $15/bike, $5/pass food inc. $10/non-riders. 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 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 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, 434-250-1617. 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 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. 336-766-4945.

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 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, 336273-1101. 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 836-629-2415 AUG 22 6TH ANNUAL BIKE, CAR & TRUCK SHOW Bethesda Baptist Church, 1914 S Miami Blvd., Durham, NC. 9am-1pm, 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, 919723-0860 or John, 919-624-1497 (after 5pm). 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 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 704-7406659.

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.

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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 336437-2099. SEP 23-27 OUTER BANKS HARLEYDAVIDSON BIKE FEST Outer Banks Harley-Davidson, 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, 336-629-2415

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 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, 919-218-5505.

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Simple and not flashy. Like the old bikes we ride. And they should sell candles of the smell, old machines in traditional bike shop. But they can’t sell the experience and skill of the bikers who run old shops. Vince Cason has run Vince’s Good As Gold Expert Harley Repairs & Parts in in the same place in Statesville, NC, for 20 years. You know where he is, south of town at 1715 Shelton Avenue which is Highway 21. The place with the old Harleys on the sign and mailbox. Years of experience working on all kinds of Harleys is why folks go to Vince. He has been working on Harleys since 1974 as a certified and trained mechanic. “I was certified when you had to be a mechanic to be factory certified,” Vince said. “You had to be a mechanic and sent to the factory by a dealer. I went to update schools a couple times.” Vince can service and repair all your Harley-Davidson motorcycles from the oldest to the newest. And these days, not all shops can do that. Some bike shops don’t have experience with older Harleys. I’m fixin’ to take my 1982 Shovelhead FLT to Vince for

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2020, we will continue the tradition through the Rolling to Remember Challenge. As always, the health and safety of our riders and the veteran community is our top priority. Due to the federal and state restrictions on public gatherings and the guidance of public health officials amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rolling to Remember motorcycle demonstration will not take place in Washington, D.C, originally scheduled 3 day rally on May 22-24, with the demonstration ride on May 24. Instead, we are asking each of you to ride 22 miles on Sunday, May 24, 2020 in your local communities. Here’s how you can participate: Sign up to ride by downloading the REVER app from the App Store or Google Play to plan, track and share your ride. Ride 22 miles on May 24 or go to: https://support.amvets. org and donate $22 to support the cause. n

Of course, we encourage all riders to monitor and observe state and local guidelines on social distancing. Check out AMVETS National Headquarters’ Facebook page for the official announcement. As we remain committed to advocate for the 82,000 prisoners of war and those missing in action as well as the lives lost to veteran suicide, we are asking all participants and those passionate about our mission to sign a petition to demand action from Congress. You can sign the petition through May 23 at AMVETS.org. We appreciate your support and flexibility during an unprecedented time in our nation’s history. We look forward to coming together, even stronger than before, to continue this important tradition in-person in 2021. AMVETS is proud to continue this important tradition. For more information, visit www.RollingtoRemember.com

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Plus is a full-service gun shop in Spring Lake, North Carolina, with a large variety of firearms in stock, an indoor range, offering basic pistol classes, concealed carry classes and much more. Owner Chris Hatley started Guns Plus 20 years ago, and along with his retail only shop, Guns Plus Too in Fayetteville, North Carolina, has been providing Spring Lake, Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, and surrounding communities with sales, service and support for all of their firearms needs. Chris built his business with an eye towards customer service which he feels is a cornerstone to success in the firearms industry. Quality customer service is an essential part of any organization, with each having its own unique criteria by which their service is structured. The firearms industry is no exception, and providing customers with knowledgeable, professional and friendly service is crucial for any gun shop owner. Our nation has, what Chris calls, a love/hate relationship uns

with firearms and Guns Plus, strives not only to provide professional and friendly service, but also to reach out and educate its clients on the the 2nd Amendment and its importance in preserving our freedoms and our way of life. As with any industry, trends are ever evolving, and businesses must keep an eye on these changes in order to continue to provide their customers with quality products and service. Chris has closely followed trends in the firearms industry over the last 20 years and has identified two major trends that have emerged. The first is a shift from a focus on sport shooting to a focus on home defense and tactical firearms and tactical firearms training. The second is an increase in women shooters, with women shooters taking particular interest in tactical shooting over the last three years. While hunting and target shooting remain staples of American firearms culture, newer firearms platforms, optics and accessories have expanded the ways in which shooters can enjoy their interests. Owning a business is a challenging endeavor. Chris and the folks from Guns Plus are no strangers to challenges. Hurricane Florence in 2018 caused widespread damage across

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North Carolina and Guns Plus was directly affected when it was flooded after the Lower Little River overflowed its banks. It took several months before they could reopen. The current situation with COVID-19 is providing its own unique set of challenges. Businesses across the state are closing, or at the

very least curtailing hours and modifying procedures to ensure the safety of their employees and customers while remaining operational. Guns Plus has taken steps to comply with all necessary procedures to ensure the safety of its employees and customers during this difficult time. In discussing challenges faced by business owners, Chris related the importance of adopting a people first attitude, “employees are king”. He leveraged personal assets after the 2018 flooding to ensure his employees were taken care of until they reopened. With the effects of COVID-19 being felt, and likely to be felt for some time, care of employees will likely present a challenge for any business. When asked what one piece of advice he could offer a business owner would be, Chris stressed the need to strive for the ability to pay employees for up to six months in time of crisis. Caring for the people most important to operating your business builds loyalty in an organization and that cohesion pays off later. While the nation struggles with COVID-19 and its effects, there has been a surge in firearms purchases across the country. Chris noticed a large upward trend of first time buyers, some of whom have never touched a firearm. He sees this as a good thing, an opportunity to change minds and educate, and as Chris says, “Sell freedom, one gun at a time.”

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Meth Beth Earth’s Quickest & Fastest M-8 Story and photo by: Alan Dockery n the more than

30 years I’ve been writing about Harley drag bikes, I’ve always dug the fact that the strip determines the best machines. The baddest machines in all kinds of racing don’t always come from the biggest shops. Shoot, I remember when I was a kid and Richard Petty’s shop was behind the house down the road from my Papa. I could ride dirt bikes there and see the race cars we heard on the radio coverage while sitting under a shade tree with the grownups. Enough nostalgia, this is 2020 and Michael Beland, owner of A1 Cycles near Maiden, NC, is fixing to race the quickest and fastest Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight Bagger Drag Bike on the planet. And he ain’t doing it in any old fashioned ways. The bike he calls “Meth Beth” was on the lift and getting a durability upgrade when I dropped off April issues of The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine. I love drag bikes; the chest-rattling Nitro Fuel Bikes are cool. But I’ve always dug gas bikes, especially with no wheelie bars. The growth of Harley bagger racing has brought more of these type bikes to the strip. At the All Harley Drag Racing Association events “Meth Beth” will run in the Extreme Bagger Class. A1 Cycles is sponsoring the class in 2020. In the Hogs Gone Wild series Mike will compete in Pro Street. Both of these are the top

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classes and draw the baddest big motor street-type Harley drag bikes to the strip. “Meth Beth” came into A1 Cycles as a 2017 FLH Street Glide,” Mike said, “We built the M-8 Motor to 150 cubic inches. 4.77 stroke by 4.50 inch bore. Plus 2 mm on intake and exhaust valves. We used a 62 mm HPI intake manifold and throttle body. A TRASK Turbo plenum. Frank Drago custom ground turbo cam, only 520 lift. Hydraulic lifters and adjustable push rods. Some of the same stuff you have in your street bike makes up the motor.” Oh yeah, not only did Mike build the motor to 150 cubic inches, he boosted Beth with a turbo. That’s a 52 mm Bullseye Turbo unit from Michigan you see on the right side. TRASK Performance Turbos in Arizona, Nick Trask, provided the plenum. The part that supplies the boost to the throttle body. Mike built all the real clean tight piping for the turbo system. I noticed there ain’t an intercooler on “Meth Beth”. And that folks is where the name comes from. Mike runs a special newto-me VP race gas, C85. It’s similar to the E85 in some gas pumps, 85% Ethanol and 15% Gasoline. “High alcohol fuels run cooler since the stoichiometric ratio is 9.1 to 1 while gasoline is 14.7 to 1,” Mike said. “It requires more fuel to make the same amount of energy. But what is carried with the ethanol is much cooler temperatures. Cooler intake charge so you can run more timing with a turbo at boost. So I can run without an intercooler.” “The next step for “Meth Beth” will be full methanol fuel. But methanol requires a full system clean out from tank to pump to injectors after a race,” Mike said. It seems that

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Mike has built a powerful and reliable motor. He had made 15 passes by that time and only broken the compensating sprocket. Not a race part and designed to break and save other parts. I’ve seen them broken on street bikes To me, Mike is performing magic here with forced induction and alcohol fuel. I’m an old fashioned guy who understands one carburetor and clean high test gasoline. Mike understands how to use the most modern electronics to dazzle us with his magic. The magic is in the ECU, electronic control unit. The electronic brain that makes this bike run is a Maxx ECU. This unit allows Mike to manage complete control of the whole motorcycle. The Maxx ECU lets him fine tune everything in the powertrain – fuel, timing, turbo boost and waste gate control, shifting – everything. The Maxx ECU provides data logging on 81 channels for eight hours of data. Guys like Mike take racing to the next couple levels from what us old guys did. Modern electronics allow Mike to fine tune ”Meth Beth”. Gather data on RPM, gear and rear wheel speed on every pass. Know exactly how much the clutch is slipping and when. I saw the unit and it’s barely the size of two packs of cigarettes. All that power goes through a basically stock Harley transmission after Mike back cut the gears. A1 Cycles has a complete machine shop to do all that race bike work you need. The ECU controls the air shifter as Beth bangs gears down the strip. An M3 Swingarm out of Mad Monkey Motorsports in Winston-Salem plants the rear wheel. The front end is built from Suzuki GSXR 1000 forks in custom trees with Marchesini magnesium wheel. Mike uses M2 Suspension front and rear. Marcus McBain supplied Mike with the latest stuff to make “Beth” hook up and haul. Not only does she look good, but “Beth” crosses the scales at a trim 570 pounds with fuel and oil. I started this telling y’all that “Meth Beth” is the quickest and fastest M-8 bagger. To back that up, the best she has run is 9.02 seconds at 157 mph in the quarter mile. On low boost of

less than 12 pounds. Mike has run an eighth mile recently at 5.80. That would be way under nine seconds in a quarter mile. Stay tuned to A1Cycles.net for race info and check out the bagger racing pages. A1 Cycles can boost your Harley, too. Mike can fine tune your machine to simply make it run more efficiently and better. Or he can build your street beast. “We do M-8 Power Packages at the shop. Most stock most bikes come in the shop with about 80 horsepower and 103 foot pounds of torque. Mike said, “Drop off your stock bike and pick it back up with 130 horsepower and 150 foot pounds of torque. Tuned on the dyno and out the door. A1 Cycles has one stop shopping. All the work is done in house.” Yes, you nitro fuel, eyes tearing and nose running fans know Mike Beland as a Top Fuel Harley racer for several years. I got to know him when he took the American Motorcycle Racing Association’s Top Fuel Championship in 2016. He was riding a Danny Johnson built and maintained bike then. Well, Mike has his own Top Fuel Harley in the shop now. The A1 Cycles Top Fuel Harley will rip the strip this Summer with some major new parts. At the heart is a 196 cubic inch Hawaya Racing Johnny Vickers Motor. An Owens two speed transmission should make the bike quicker at the start and faster at the top end. This machine will also be the first Top Fuel bike with a Maxx ECU. Gonna run the whole motorcycle with one box. Before I left the little bike shop in the country I talked to Andy Simon. He is a longtime, winning, highly respected Harley drag racer. Andy is usually building heads when I stop by. He told me very clearly, “The fastest Harleys on the planet are going to come out of A1 Cycles. Period.”

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How Does The Traditional Car Accident Legal Process Differ From Motorcycle Accidents? By: Matt Danielson, Tom McGrath’s Motorcycle Law Group rom a purely procedural standpoint there is no

real difference between a motorcycle accident trial and a car accident trial. There are, however, some significant differences in how a lawyer should approach a motorcycle accident case. The distinction fundamentally boils down to juror bias against motorcyclists, and how the insurance company may treat settlement negotiations with those biases in mind. Overcoming Juror Bias Against Riders

Humans tend to make assumptions and hold on to biases, including those unfairly held against motorcycle riders. There’s an unjustifiable assumption in many jurors’ minds that riders are reckless and irresponsible; why else would they get on a motorcycle instead of travel in a vehicle with doors, airbags and windshields? Jurors have also watched countless movies and TV shows that paint motorcycle riders as criminals and outlaws. Those biases are obviously unfair, but they are assumptions that need to be reversed for the injured rider to win in court. Some of the common biases against motorcyclists include: - Their affiliation with unruly outlaw gangs, which is clearly inaccurate for most riders, including those in clubs. - They put themselves at risk by riding a bike that’s hard to see. - Riders are fundamentally reckless and usually going too fast or pass unsafely. Injured riders should understand that their attorney needs to overcome these bias hurdles. At the Motorcycle Law Group, we have made dispelling these types of prejudices a core part of our practice. It is incumbent upon us to lay out the facts and dispel these myths in your case. Insurance Companies Use Anti-Motorcycle Bias to Their Advantage Insurance companies are all too aware of those predispositions when they enter claims negotiations with riders. These companies know that, regardless of the facts, the motorcyclist is going to have a tougher time in court simply because they were injured while riding a motorcycle. In many motorcycle injury accidents, it is the negligent driver who gets to tell their side of the crash to law enforcement while the rider is being carted off to the hospital in an ambulance. Insurers believe that they go into motorcycle accident settlement negotiations with a slight leg up because, in their mind, your chances of winning at trial are already handicapped simply because you were on two wheels at the time of your accident instead of four. The real benefit of choosing the Motorcycle Law Group over other auto accident injury attorneys is our experience in

dealing with these very issues. We’ve represented countless riders injured in accidents and have developed proven strategies for helping overcome jury bias towards riders in these cases. With that knowledge also comes an ability to counter what the insurance companies view as their advantage when negotiating a settlement. When faced with attorneys who have dedicated their careers to representing injured riders, the insurance company negotiators and claims adjusters are often forced to retool their strategy and take your claim more seriously. Too many riders get into a situation where the insurance company tells them that they don’t have a case in court—that the jury is less likely to side with the rider because of their bias. Working with a motorcycle lawyer who humanizes riders for a living will often level the playing field. Dealing with Catastrophic Injuries Car and truck accidents can result in severe injuries, but motorcycle accident injuries are often unique when it comes to the extent of those injuries. Motorcyclists are more exposed, which is why catastrophic head, neck, and bone trauma are more common in motorcycle accidents. This in turn means medical costs are higher, and that there is a greater risk for permanent disability or disfigurement. Riders often lose out on future career prospects and suffer a reduced quality of life due to the extent of their severe motorcycle accident injuries. To put it simply, there’s often more riding on a motorcycle accident injury case than with most car accident cases, which is why it is so important to get all the facts. Our motorcycle accident lawyers turn over every stone in their investigations and utilize all available evidence and medical records to paint a clear picture of the accident and the injuries in court. If You’ve Never Done It You Can’t Effectively Defend It Something injured riders should keep in mind when searching for representation is an attorney’s ability to adequately represent them in their case. A motorcycle accident attorney shouldn’t just understand the differences in a jury’s perception of a car accident injury victim and a motorcycle accident victim. Your motorcycle accident lawyer should ideally have proven strategies for effectively dispelling those biases. It’s a lot easier for an attorney to change minds when they themselves are riders. Our attorneys understand how to analyze a crash, reconstruct it, and explain the mechanics of the crash to the judge and jury in ways that they can understand. A motorcycle accident attorney should be able to instill empathy and understanding while painting an accurate picture of how the accident really happened. That is easier to do when the attorney is also a rider.

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The Carolinasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Full Throttle Magazine Continued From Page 20 The attorneys at the Motorcycle Law Group know how to speak to juries about motorcycle accidents and counteract inaccurate preconceived notions. Our lawyers know how to explain why and how motorcyclists take evasive actions and help portray motorcyclists as sympathetic people who are put at risk by other drivers on the road, even when being as careful as possible. Get the truthful, passionate representation that you deserve. Schedule a free consultation with the Motorcycle Law Group by calling 1-800-321-8968. Matt Danielson, Liz Sorrell, Chad Fuller, Katie Fuller and Tyler Stiles, along with their support team, are available to you when you need proven motorcycle accident attorneys willing to fight for your rights. Raleigh NC Office: 8360 Six Forks Rd, Suite 203, Raleigh, NC 27615 919-615-1185 or 1-800-321-8968 Columbia, SC Office: 532 Knox Abbott Drive, Cayce, SC 29033 803-826-7501 or 1-800-321-8968 Newport News, VA Office: 763 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Suite 1-D, Newport News, VA 23601, PH: 757-595-7505 or 1-800-321-8968 Richmond, VA Office: 2606-2608 West Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23220 804-355-7505 or 1-800-321-8968

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RIP John “Springer” Kuhns 1964-2020 By: Len “3Wheel” Montgomery t’s hard to lose a friend under any circumstances. Losing a brother to a bike crash is a sudden jolt to your senses. It seems surreal, knowing you had just spent time with them days earlier, playing guitar and singing a few classics that always evoke memories. And now those same songs will stir even more precious memories. John “Springer” Kuhns was a Road Captain with 301 Brothers RC in Four Oaks. He was a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and uncle, and a friend to so many. He will be sorely missed, but never forgotten. I’ve struggled with how to write this article. Springer loved God and his family. He recently was telling me about teaching his grandson how to work on a motor. He was so proud that he could remember the three things need to start any motor or engine: compression, combustion, ignition. He was such an upbeat, happy soul that one person could hardly tell his story. So, what I’ve done is to ask his club brothers and sisters to share a memory that can give you a glimpse into just who he was and what a loss all that knew him will feel for some time. Moonshine: My best memories were when he was playing my guitars the other night. Other than that, was when he got his bike fixed and was smiling for a week over it. But I always loved the excitement and enthusiasm in his voice and his allaround demeanor. And let’s not forget about his flailed attempt to moon me. LOL Flame: I will always remember his smile and how happy he was every time one of his brothers or sisters walked through the door at the club house. And that walk he had when he went to greet them for a hug. Yankee Mike: Springer was so appreciative that I got him a battery tender. You would have thought I’d given him the key to the kingdom. Makes me wish I would’ve joined sooner and known him longer. Stumpy: Most people won’t know what I mean, but some have seen me make my lip quiver. Well, I always knew I could get a grin out of Springer with that little quiver. He loved it. And I’m going to miss him! Rockie: Springer, I didn’t know you that long but your “contagious smile” will forever be in my heart! Cole Train: I have so many good memories. My favorite memory was when he finally got his bike fixed. I took him to get it. When he heard that bike crank up in person, the look on his face was priceless. Then I followed him until I had to turn off to go to my house to get my bike so I could go meet

up with him. When I finally got to The Spring, he was standing there with a smile still on his face. Then he said, “Gigitty Gigitty.” Tater: I didn’t know Springer long, but he always made you feel so loved with his hugs and smiles! He just loved his friends/family. Hawg: There are so many memories, but I always liked that competitiveness that he had. And how serious he would get when he got a pool cue in his hand. Or even playing corn hole over at Dorsey and Crisco’s. He so wanted to win! Heck of a nice guy! Pigpen: I will always remember when Springer would stay at the house. We thought so much of him that we gave him his own bedroom. When he would stay overnight and get up the next morning, Wolfey would tell him to go collect the eggs from the chicken house and she would cook breakfast. And he would take off with his little basket and collect the eggs. He seemed to enjoy that. Wolfey and I are going to miss him so much. It breaks my heart to write this, but it’s a memory I will never forget. T-Sheila: Springer’s goal was to make everyone feel acknowledged and included in a group situation. He had a set of maybe 10 stories he told everyone over and over…if you’ve heard these, my hope is he’s enjoying his “shine-ussian” in the sky! Dorsey: Springer was spending the night so we could get up early on Sunday to take meals to the churches for Thanksgiving. Crisco left her boots out, so I put them away. The next morning, he couldn’t find his boots. I even had a flashlight looking under the bed for them. I offered to loan him a pair, and if he had accepted, I would have found his boots. He was so upset he went home in his socks. Crisco added: Dorsey

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thought they were my boots and put them in my closet!! Lol, we searched high and low for them damn boots!!! Tricky Rick: The best memory I have is when Gregg hid his boots. Springer was one mad puppy. He went home in his socks. He will haunt Gregg over that one! LOL 3Wheel: Springer and I had many good times and we were always ready to lend a hand if the other called. On his last birthday I told him to stay at my home. Sometime between late that night and early the next morning he got hungry and tried to fix a bowl of cereal. I found the box open and sideways on the counter and cocoa crispies all over the floor. He had misplaced his keys. And yes, his boots were MIA again as well. The weekend before his accident he came over to watch me cook three pork shoulders. He grabbed my guitar and started singing. He had written a song many years ago and love to share it with everyone! The neighbors were out walking the neighborhood and would stop and listen from the street. I’m going to miss his grin and him slyly saying, “Gigitty Gigitty.” And ending each phone call with, “Peace.” Finally, his mother, Patricia Plues, posted on Facebook something I felt was the perfect ending for this remembrance of Springer. “A friend said, Don’t dwell on how he died, but on how he lived”. Such wonderful advice. He lived his life as it came along. Which is a verse in the song he wrote. At the end of his song he says, “I’ve Gone home.” He truly has. We love you Johnny.”

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The Field Of Flags, And More

By: Wally Wersching

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March 27th, was another great early spring day with sunny skies, and temps in the low 80’s. I had to go for a ride. It was so warm that I wore my summer mesh jacket. It was great! I left to go to the Field of Flags. I headed west on Rte. 74. I veered to the right to go onto Business 74. I turned right just before the railroad crossing. It’s a two lane that goes past the

local school. I turned left onto Tiney Road. After traveling about a mile through a residential area, the Field of Flags is located in the middle of nowhere between Ellenboro, Bostic, and Washburn, NC. It’s really a neat place. I parked in the grass near the road. The field consists of many flags, American, and other US military flags, along with plywood silhouette cutouts of American soldiers painted black. There were also many rose bushes planted throughout the display. There was a stiff breeze which made the flags flutter and stand out straight. It was easy to see that many of the flags had been replaced since the last time I was there. They were all brightly colored, and in great shape. I looked for some sort of identification as to who built the display but could not find anything. and I wish I knew more about whoever created it. Whoever did it spent a lot of time making the silhouettes, erecting the flag poles, and planting the rose bushes along with adding the mulch. It was a beautiful display! I continued heading west on Rte. 74, and eventually turned right onto Bostic-Sunshine Highway just south of the Washburn Store. I decided to stop by the Washburn Store for a fudge bar. When I stopped at the store, I noticed that they were closed. The sign on the door said that their new hours were 9:30am to 2:30 pm. It was 2:35pm, and they had already left. I rode straight up Bostic-Sunshine Highway until I turned right onto Rte. 226 by the old “Good Ol’ Boys”. On the way, I stopped at an old United Methodist church called Lee’s Chapel. It appears that the old church is not used anymore even though the building still looks in great shape. There is also a graveyard next to the church. Some of the dates on the headstones go back to the early 1800’s, and then as recent as 2017. It was interesting to walk around and read the inscriptions on the head stones. There were two from the Whisnant family that were very sad. It seemed that two of the children died very early. Lillie

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Mae lived only 2 ½ months before she died in 1892. The grave next to hers was Harris Lester’s who lived only 7 months before he died in 1896. I liked the little lamb resting on top of the headstone. It showed the innocence of the baby buried there. Those must have been hard times for the Whisnants. I continued on Rte. 226 south of Polkville. As I got close to home, I realized that I hadn’t taken any pictures of “Miss Vickie” in front of the Metcalfe Station recently. It was the perfect time of day for some great shots, so I stopped. The Metcalfe Station was a stop for the Lawndale Railway and Industrial Company between Lawndale and Shelby from 1899 to 1943. The railway called the “Lawndale Dummy” served as a means for the mills in Lawndale to send their goods to Shelby and beyond. It also transported the mill workers to and from Shelby. It eventually became a Texaco gas station when the traffic on what is now Rte. 226 slowly turned from horse and carriage to cars and trucks. That must have been an interesting (but hard) time to live in and around Shelby. The Metcalfe Station is maintained by the Lawndale Historical Society. In the last couple years, they have added the water tower. It was donated to the museum in 2011, and recently restored. It adds even more to the little museum along with the bright red boxcar. There’s a lot of history in that little building. It has a very interesting history and is open to the public on Sunday afternoons during the summer. I arrived home in time for supper. It was a great way to spend a retirement day.

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Joker Powersports By: David Burnette

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I hope everybody’s been making it through all of this pandemic OK. I know we’ve all been thru a lot lately with all the craziness going on in the world, but I found the best way to socially distance myself is to get on the bike and just ride. A few weeks ago, I went down to Joker Powersports at 105 Stony Point Road in Blacksburg, SC and traded in my Yamaha Royal Star in on a sweet 2005 HarleyDavidson Road King®. John gave me a fair trade for my old bike and gave me an even better deal on the Road King®. Needless to say, I was smiling from ear to ear when I left there. Of course, I took the long way home making sure I was properly distancing myself from others. LOL It was a great ride home. So, if you’re tired of being stuck at home watching the same old reruns on TV, then get out and ride. If you’re in the market for a bike, stop in and see the folks at Joker Powersports. They can get you riding with easy financing for all types of credit. They’ve been in business now for 2 years and business is

good. I talked to John the other day he said that they’ve sold around 500 bikes in the last year and this month looks like it’s going to be a record month for sales. Joker Powersports also opened their new parts and accessories department earlier this year along with an expanded service department. So, if you’re looking to do some upgrades on your bike or just need some service done, stop by Joker Powersports at 105 Stony Point Road in Blacksburg, SC or call (864)913-4335 and talk to Travis, he can hook you up with whatever you need. Last year, they had their first anniversary party and gave away a motorcycle for free. This year they’re giving away a 2003 Anniversary Road King®. Check out their Facebook page for details for the upcoming event on May 23rd or their web site JokerPowersports.com Until next time, y’all be safe out there and remember to follow safety protocol to help keep this virus from spreading. God Bless ;)

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Ride In Peace Ricky “Howdy” Hefner

Story by Joe & Cynthia Julian guess I met Howdy back in the 1980’s through my father. Out riding motorcycles and drinking beer and having a good time like you did back in the day. In 1997 we moved down to Catfish, NC, off of Highway 16, only six miles from Howdy. We hung out more and became good friends. Things happen and lives change, but we still saw each other when we could. Howdy was certainly a man of his word and proved it with my wife. When Cynthia had her motorcycle crash folks came around for the first couple weeks, but soon tapered off. But Howdy didn’t and he kept coming by to check on her often. Well, a few years ago Howdy had a bad bike wreck and was laid up for a while. We were sure to be there for him. Cynthia was at his side anytime, day or night, when he called. We took him to doctor appointments and visited daily and made him get out on weekends. All that time pushing his wheelchair, Howdy promised Cynthia that he would give her a motorcycle for what she’s done for him. And, by God, last year he did. I just can’t believe he’s gone, and he definitely will not be forgotten by us. Mine are just one person’s stories of all the people who have known Howdy. I’ve met some cool people because of him. Howdy was a great person and will never be forgotten and always be loved by many people. I love and miss Howdy and thank him for being my friend. As I was helping clean out Howdy’s things I thought about our adventures and the stories he told me. We found old papers with stories about his racing wins. The Dixie Cycle News, August 31, 1971, wrote this about Howdy in their coverage of the flat track race at Glassy Mountain, SC. “Ricky Hefner, age 10, from Conover, North Carolina, riding a 100cc Hodaka won the 125cc class against very stiff competition. Hefner, in spite of his youth, is an excellent rider and usually finishes in the money. Watching his career through the next several years should be very interesting. Hefner plans to have his own motorcycle shop after completing his education.” Howdy never made the big time flat track circuit. He ran the outlaw races on local tracks such as Turnersburg north of Statesville, NC. One of Howdy’s recent flat track buddies, Dave Sebastian, said, “Ricky would run full tilt balls out. He literally had the attitude of crash or win. I’m here to win. He was a good crew member for me running at Cherokee. Ricky had such a big heart. He never met a stranger.”

Friends left comments about Howdy on the Facebook Memorial Page. “Ricky was doing what he loved,” Gary White said. “He raced for my Dad for a few years back in the late 70’s early 80’s. As you all know he is one of a kind. Prayers for all and God Bless Howdy.” Mariann Shoun said, “Howdy was a good one. He lived his life how he wanted to and didn’t give a damn what others thought of it,”. That’s why I loved him, and I loved hearing all his stories of how he raised some hell in his younger days there will never be another Howdy” “He was an awesome friend and had a big, big heart. Loved all his friends and family. Ride in Peace my Brother. Will miss you dearly.” Juanita Jarman. “Howdy was very thankful for Cynthia’s help. And I know this because he was really excited about it when he told me that he gave the bike to her,” Andy South. “I’m going to miss Howdy coming by the shop. He was always a hoot. He loved his friends. He loved his motorcycles. Rest easy friend. At least you don’t have to worry about that ‘bad tag’ where you’re riding buddy. Fly on Howdy.” Brandon Hamby “The best neighbor you could have and will be missed very much.” Cecil Traylor. Cynthia wrapped up comments about Howdy as we were putting this story together. “The first time we went riding together on his new bike and my new Dyna, he noticed my feet

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weren’t flat on the ground. He asked if I was comfortable and I told him it was set up a little higher than my 1979 Low Rider. When I got home from work the next day, Howdy had bought a lowering kit and he and Joe were putting it on the bike. They lowered the rear shocks, so I was more comfortable on the bike that he had given me. As I sit here telling you this, my eyes are tearing up. Howdy really was the greatest guy I know. He had his problems, but Howdy never met anyone who didn’t like him. He never met a stranger. Anywhere you went around here, no matter who you talked to, if you mentioned Ricky “Howdy” Hefner, folks knew of him. I will miss him so much and every time I ride my Dyna, I will think of him and Howdy will be with me.”

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Zak Gibbons

1970 Shovelhead Chopper

By: Lincoln Infield Photos By: Derek Sikes @intheweeds757

The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine, I reached out to fellow photographer and chopper guy Derek Sikes to see if he had any choppers from the Carolinas that we could feature. Derek (@intheweeds757) runs a great pod cast on Spotify and other platforms and blog page named Choppers: In The Weeds (choppersintheweeds.com), both of which I recommend you checking out. Derek came back and said he had some shots of Zak Gibbons’ shovel. I was stoked, I had a chance to admire this sweet chopper at Zak’s annual Twin Rivers Chopper Campout (@twinriverschoppercampout) in Crumpler, NC this past year. When asked how he got into motorcycles, Zak responded that he “Always wanted a motorcycle and bought my first bike, an 84 Yamaha virago in 2012. Immediately started chopping on it and several Harleys later I have been addicted to it ever since”. Zak purchased the 1970 Shovelhead as a 90’s style chopper but has since changed most parts other than the frame and drive train. Born in Massachusetts, Zak was raised in NC and loves to ride roads surrounding the Blue Ridge Parkway in the Sparta and Meadows Of Dan area. To which Derek Sikes describes on the Choppers: In The Weeds blog, “Riding with him feels a lot like a page right out of Hunter S. Thompson’s infamous recount of riding with a pack in the 60’s. We’re talking white knuckling at 90 mph on mountain back roads. With only a single rear caliper brake, foot clutch and hand shift, it’s a suicide machine that Zak handles with uncommon grace”. Make sure to check out this year’s Twin Rivers Chopper Campout that is scheduled for August 1416, 2020 and get a look at this awesome shovelhead chopper and other rad bikes for yourself. Until then, check out these photos of Zak Gibbons’ 1970 Shovelhead Chopper. n the never ending search for bikes to feature in

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Year: 1970 Make: Chopper Model: FL Frame: Paughco Engine: Shovelhead Carb: S&S Super E Front End: Columbus Handlebars: Custom Made By Cycle Refinery Seat: Custom Bison Leather By Myself And Cory Wood/ Holdsteady Co. Paint: Myself Sissybar: Stainless By Me Wheels: 16” Stock Harley Rear 21” Spool Front Special Features: Open Belt Drive, Jockey Shift, No Front Brake, Hand Painted Harley Logo Using A Stencil On The Tank. Lots Of Interesting Jewels And Different Antique Pieces All Over The Bike Photos By: Derek Sikes @intheweeds757 Shot On 35mm Film, Home Processed And Scanned

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Koltin’s Ride By: Joy Hefner Photos By: Casey McKinney he Koltin Krew, had planned a Dice Run for a local boy on March 21. Riders in the Hickory, NC, area were looking forward to riding, seeing friends and helping. Well, the COVID-19 shutdown postponed the ride, but Sunshine and Stretch still wanted to

make Koltin’s day. So, a few of us got together and presented Koltin with his very own Harley-Davidson. The Harley-Davidson was donated in memory of Deidra Mays Locklear. A great big thank you to Deidra’s family! Y’all are awesome and I’m sure she’s smiling big. Have fun Koltin, and we will still have the dice run on a later date. Your smile is worth it all. We are shooting for May 2nd. Thanks to all the bikers and community for your continued support.

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Missing The AMCA Southeast National Denton Swap Meet

Sweet Triumph Drag Bike From Last Year

Story and photos by Alan Dockery his is a tough Spring for us old bikers. Canceled events mean we are missing our friends and their machines. One event that so many folks from all over the country are missing is the Antique Motorcycle Club of America’s Southeast National Meet at Denton Farm Park. To help y’all with those old bike withdrawals, check out this really sweet machine I photographed last year as Saturday wound down at Denton. Tim Overcash, lives close to Denton in Salisbury, NC. He brought one of the coolest old machines last year that certainly got my attention. Yes, I’m a drag racing junkie too. His 1953 Triumph 650 Bonneville is absolutely beautiful and has logged most of its miles on the strip. Like most of us old guys, Tim has all kinds of bikes. During his life he has owned mostlyTriumphs and Nortons, some Harleys and Japanese bikes too. His only real job in

the motorcycle business was as a service writer at Peidmont Honda in Salisbury way back when his son was racing for them. I know lots of y’all started out like Tim with a minibike. His was not just any small flathead motored minibike. His first ride was a Hodaka Bonanza Minbike from Doc’s Cycle in Kannapolis a long time ago. That was a scary minibike since it had a Hodaka motorcycle engine. That means 90cc two stroke and five speed transmission. Real fast. “I was the only kid on the block who could do burnouts,” Tim said. Soon he moved up to 1966 CB 160 Honda. “It was a Street bike but all we had was dirt roads around here,” he said. “The farmer’s daughter down the road had a Yamaha enduro. I rode a street bike in the dirt.” “They had a race over on the other side of Kannapolis. My buddies who had drivers licenses told me I need to go over there and race in that thing. It was an enduro race. So I took that durn 160 over there and raced it. Well the first lap at the finish line I forgot to check in at the barrels. (Logging Tim for making that lap.) The next time I came through they flagged me on in there. “At the end of the race these guys who had been watching me do the hillclimb and everything on that street bike, saw me finish the race on it, came over to talk. They asked me how I finished. Well I thought I finished last cause I didn’t check in at the barrels the first lap. “Well they said I finished ahead of all those other guys who

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crashed out and burned. I raced that Honda 160 street bike through the mud and everything with a street tire,” he said. Tim was that guy in high school who the rest of us were jealous of when it came to the parking lot. While small Jap Bikes were cool, some guys had a big British or American bike. Most of us knew a Fonzie with the coolest bike in school. “When I turned 16 I put the Honda 160 on the road and tagged it,” he said. “But a neighbor had a 1969 Triumph Bonneville. He had just bought it the year before and done everything to it. Chromed it and had extra parts for it. Well his wife was pregnant and he decided to get rid of the motorcycle. So I ended up buying it. “I had a 1969 Triumph 650cc Bonneville. Twin cylinder, dual carb. The Bonneville name came from setting world speed records at the Salt Flats. That’s what I rode to school and everything for years. Didn’t even have a car.” In 1970 Yamaha came out with the XS 650. It was on the covers of the motorcycle magazines and great stories inside about that machine. Y’all know the bikes, they looked a whole lot like the British Triumph only the Japanese machines were much more rideable and reliable. Those British bikes had all kinds of maintenance needs and problems. With that Yamaha you you could put gas in it and ride across the country. With no problems. Tim said he didn’t get one then since he had his Triumph. I think he has an XS

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Continued On Page 37 650 in the garage now. “I was riding back from Happy’s Lake and my shirt was unbuttoned. So I took my hands off the handle bars to button up my shirt. Hit a bump. The front end went up and the handlebars turned sideways. That bike slug my butt all up and down that tar and gravel road. Ya know. Fixed that bike, but didn’t like it anymore so sold it,” Tim said. Soon Tim was old enough to enlist and joined the U.S. Navy from 1973 to 1977. He served his enlistment on the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CV-42) Aircraft Carrier. Yeah one of the old ones. He was a Personnelman taking care of things for sailors. During those years he bought a 1974 Honda CB 350. When he got out rebuilt it, but another bike not really thrilled with so sold it. “One of my buddies had a 1967 Triumph that came from his brother who had run off the road and crashed it. Messed the front end up on it. Then my other buddy had a 1964 Triumph with a kinda shot motor. Both were Bonnevilles. So I put the 67 motor in the 64 frame and rode that bike for years,” Tim, said. “I was married and me and my wife were riding down Mt.

Pleasant Road. Had been riding with a Navy buddy. We hit an oil slick where a farmer’s tractor was on the highway with a busted oil line. It sprayed the curve with oil.” “I disassembled everything on the crashed bike and started a new project. Anyway, it ended up in a bunch of boxes. We made a few moves over the years.” “Well my son was interested in motorcycles. He ended up picking up the boxes and taking on the project. He had Buddy Brown at Port City Cycles do much of the work to get that bike back on the road,” Tim said. Then he started telling me about another favorite bike he revived, a 1975 Norton 850 Commando, he got from a scared owner who crashed it. But I was interested in the Drag Bike I saw at Denton last year. The Drag Bike Some of us old guys fixate on machines from certain years in our lives. Usually the year we were born or graduated. Tim was born in 1953. He bought this bike off of E-Bay. It was not running. Had a race history but the last time raced was 1962 at the famous Lions Drag Strip in Los Angeles. This bike was bought in England in 1953. Tim has the original owner title to that thing. The Pink Slip. As well as folks can figure it has spent most of its life as a drag bike. May have been ridden on the street when new in England. And the owner got a California title when he brought it to the Colonies. By 1960 Dave (who sold it to Tim) and his buddy got a hold of it. They were into drag racing. To make this machine even more collectible, Tim has the original Bell Star Helmet they raced with and photos from Lions Drag Strip the last times it raced in 1962. “At the race in 62 they hung a piston in the thing. Well they got out of racing that bike. They put it in the corner of their motorcycle shop. They got into racing Kawasakis. The guys had planned to get back to that bike someday when they

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retired from professional racing.” Dave moved around and worked on the oil rigs and settled down in the Gulfport, MS, area. And he brought this bike with him. And then his buddy retired and moved to Gulfport. They got back to working on it. Even bought a bike in Florida with a 1954 engine. The 54 engine is more buildable than the 53. And the engine in Tim’s bike as he showed it at Denton is built. It’s a T and M race engine. “I have the book on tuning it,” Tim said. “The guys who made the race parts for this motor are out of Georgia. Only way you could get these cams and parts was to be a Triumph dealer. The book gives you all the specs on things like cutting the flywheels down. Which cams you would order for different types of racing, whether it was an oval track, drag race, or scrambler type bike. I have that book and a whole bunch of stuff with the bike. Even have the 1953 original engine with the matching numbers. The engine they hung a piston in.” To this old gear head that is a pretty motor. Mostly original Triumph parts that have been machined and massaged for performance. Has a special cam. Those 1954 engine aluminum heads cap off Wellworthy cylinders on the motor. This is a pre-unit motor meaning the engine and transmission are separate parts with their own cases. It has a belt drive primary and race clutch. Still basically a 650 cc probably just one over bore. Tim uses a modern battery ignition instead of the magneto. Drag race set up with no generator. The previous owner had mostly rebuilt the bike but never fired it up. When Tim got it the bike was really nice but not finished. The 1954 motor was loose fitted and there were lots of things not torqued down tight. The seller was getting older and eventually lost interest in this and other bikes and sold things. The Triumph drag bike was the last thing to go since it was so dear to Dave who raced it back in the early 1960’s. Tim credits Dave for doing most of the original build and

restoration since he was a fabricator and worked fiberglass too. The gas tank is an old British Wassell style peanut tank. The front brake is a Triumph special race type with a couple cooling vents. It was most likely a road race type but would stop this bike well at a drag strip. Tim got this bike in 2015 and was determined to have it roaring again. “To get it running I took it to Frank Deal in Georgetown, SC. Frank used to race Triumphs in his younger days. He is 80 something now,” Tim said. “Frank has a shop at the house specializing in English bikes. He has helped me for years with my Norton. When I got this Triumph I knew I was gonna let him do it. His old race buddies like the drag bike. Frank had never played with a T and M race engine either.” Denton in 2019 was the first time it had been out to show. I sure am looking forward to the next time we can gather with friends and old motorcycles in the Farm Park. Maybe we can block off a little pavement and see what this old Triumph can do.

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New Rockingham Dates For All-Harley Nitro Bike Races In the wake of the COVID19 pandemic; Spring Race Moves to summer, McClure Memorial Race Moves to Nov. 13-15 2020 racing schedule thrown into disarray by the COVID19 Pandemic, Rockingham Dragway announced new dates for two of the sport’s biggest motorcycle races including the AMRA-sanctioned 29th Annual Jim McClure All-Harley Nitro World Finals and the All Harley Drag Racing Association’s Nitro Spring Nationals. To ensure the participation of nitro bike racing’s biggest stars, including current NHRA champion Tii Tharpe of East Bend and former champ Jay Turner of Julian, the McClure All-Harley Nitro World Finals will now be contested November 13-15, two weeks later than originally scheduled. It will be preceded by the spring-time-in-July running of the All Harley Drag Racing Association’s Nitro Spring Nationals presented by Cox’s Double Eagle Harley-Davidson on Highway 15-501 South in Pinehurst. Originally slated for May 15-17, the All Harley Drag Racing Association’s Nitro Spring Nationals will be contested on the July 31st-August 1st weekend with a Top Fuel and Pro Fuel lineup that includes the aforementioned Carolina stars along Asheville’s Tracy Kile, Walnut Cove’s Tyler Wilson, Sam White of Chapin, S.C., Bill “Billy Jack” Jackson of Honeybrook, Pa., Rich Vreeland of Bloomburg, Pa., and reigning AMRA champ Randal Andras, of Amelia, La. Go to RockinghamDragWay.com for all the latest news and schedule adjustments. crambling to adjust a

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tion Day. We’re still supposed to be in Quarantine, some are, some ain’t. We’re pretty much staying in except to work. This has not been like our normal Easters. In the past, families got together and had a big lunch, not this year. In church today, the pastor said, “We’re living in the end times. This is just some of the stuff we have to go through before Jesus comes back.” I was looking on Facebook and have you noticed how many people have changed their comments about different stuff, they’re not putting as much negativity and trash on their post. You see more stuff about Jesus. Some are saying, “Jesus has this.” What do they mean, He has this? He always has! Some are afraid because they don’t know what is going on. Now that

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you’re staying home you have more time to think about things. The media are talking about all these people dying from the virus, but we don’t know if they really died from the virus or old age or something they’ve had before. Many are blaming God. God didn’t cause this virus, but perhaps He allowed it to happen to bring people back to Him. This country (or at least some in it) want God out of everything, so this may be God’s way of giving them a taste of what it will be like without Him. What do you think? More people have time to sit around and think about where they were and where they are now. Maybe the Lord is trying to show them where they need to be in their relationship with Him. Could He be using what the Devil meant to harm, steal, kill and destroy to bring them back to Him? A lot of the evil in the world today is made by men, not God. A lot of evil and destructive things are brought on by men following their sinful ways. This virus was

not made by God. It was man made. In Psalms 121: 7, David wrote, “The Lord shall preserve you from all evil. He shall preserve you’re going out and your coming in from this time forth, and even forevermore.” The apostle Paul wrote in Romans 8:28. “We know that all things work together for good to them who love God, to those that are called according to His purpose”. Perhaps, This is, indeed, just some of the stuff we have to go through before Jesus comes back. Are you just playing church or are you real with God? It is very possible that we are living in the end of time. Now is the time to get your life back with God. You might not have another chance. David also wrote in Psalms 23 what has become known as the Lord’s Prayer, “1)The Lord is my Shepard I shall not want. 2) He makes me to lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside the still waters. 3) He restores my soul. He

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D&D American Performance Working Through The Shutdown Story and photo by Alan Dockery pril was a real tough

month for small businesses and customers needing parts and services. But one bike shop I know of stepped up to the challenge to keep y’all ready to ride. D&D American Performance in Mooresville, NC, posted a simple message; ‘don’t come hang out at the shop these days’, but they were working and safely handling drop offs, pickups and deliveries. Shucks, ask them nice and they will even bring out a copy of The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine when taking work orders. I’m glad to see D&D American Performance doing well as they work through their second year as a great local bike shop and their reputation and customer base has expanded. Since they ain’t far from I-77, it’s worth going to see them.

These guys have a great reputation in this area as a good place to take your American motorcycles for everything from routine service to hot rod Harley motor builds. Check their ads for monthly specials. D&D American Performance gives customers great deals on all the latest additions, upgrades and modifications for your machines. If your bike ain’t running right, they can fix the problems. And if you want to make your already sweet machine stand out on the road, D&D can install custom front ends, lights, stereos, seats, wheels, exhaust, and whatever you want or need. I first met Dan Workman twenty some years ago at the drag strip. He was a crew member on the Nitro Shack Pro Dragster tuned by David Lytton and ridden by Mike Nicholson. I kept hearing about him and his reputation as a good wrench. Shop owners bragged about Dan when he worked at their shop. Dan finally has his own shop and is available to work for all y’all. Jason “Dewey” Wolf is building his years of experience. He knows that with skill and desire to build a good reputation he can earn your business for years to come. Dewey is professionally trained to work on motorcycles and has years of H-D dealership experience. “When we left the dealership, we had a goal of providing dealer quality service without dealership prices to the Mooresville and surrounding motorcycle communities. Now, Dan and Dewey run D&D American Performance and can do just about anything and everything you need for your American motorcycle. From tires and brakes and oil changes to build you a bad ass hot rod Harley motor, they can take care of you. They work on Indians and Victorys, too. Dan said, “We are beyond grateful to all our customers for helping us celebrate one year

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in business.â&#x20AC;? At a very reasonable labor rate of $65 per hour, these guys can take good care of your motorcycle. Most of the stuff they do is cams, head work and tuning. They can also do Bagger Conversions, dressing up your Road King or other ride with custom stuff. Whatever they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do, they have good contacts with people in the motorcycle world who can do a professional job. D&D American Performance also has nice used Harleys for sale at great prices with easy financing. And they do motorcycle inspections, too. When you get off I-77 at Exit 36 for all the bars and restaurants, head east on Hwy 150. After you cross the tracks, they are on the left at 105 Denver Business Park Drive. Stop in to see Dan The Man and Dewey. They can make that Harley look and run much better.

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9th Annual Bare As You Dare Bikers In Boxers Charity Ride

By: Pam Irvin

WNC’s best kept secrets is the 9th Annual Bare As You Dare, Bikers in Boxers Charity Ride hosted by VFW post 5202 in Waynesville. Over thirty bikers bared it all to raise money for Haywood County Mountain Projects to help elderly with home heating. Registration started at 10 am, kickstands up at noon. I watched the temperature all morning hoping for drastic change. The thermometer on my porch in Bethel, NC said 29 degrees about 9 am. I knew I was going to be wearing little clothing, but it was for a good cause, right? The motto is “We freeze so you don’t have to.” Luckily, I was able to wear clothing from home to the VFW and change to my shorts there. It was around 31 degrees when the ride started. Over thirty bikers wore next to nothing to raise money for this great cause. There were some very creative outfits. Some wore only boxers, shorts, vests etc. for the 20 minute police escorted ride through downtown Waynesville. It turned out to be an awesome experience. After the ride the VFW members had a crockpot competition that everyone got to benefit from. This was an awesome way to warm up after being exposed in the frigid mountain air. They also had a full bar of liquid antifreeze for those that needed it. There were amazing door prizes donated by ne of

Waynesville area businesses, a live band, silent auction and cake auction as well. We were also welcomed by Angela and Mark Bleckley with Mission 22. They work with veterans and the community to bring awareness for Veterans’ suicide, PTSD, Substance Abuse and other issues Veterans face. I was invited to come back to their bike nights held every Tuesday night at the VFW post. I will definitely be going back to visit soon and can’t wait to do the ride again next year. A substantial amount of money was raised for this great cause. It was an honor to be a part of this event with an awesome group of bikers.

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A Chance Meeting By: Wally Wersching

April 18th was going to be a fun filled day with many events to attend. I had my calendar marked, and I was anticipating all the friends I would see. BUT, with the corona virus restrictions, they were all canceled. I awoke on Saturday morning, and it was raining. It was fitting because I couldn’t go anywhere, so it might as well be raining. Later in the morning, the sky cleared, and the sun came out. It turned out to be a great spring afternoon with temps in the low 70’s. I couldn’t stay home. I had to go for a ride. I decided to take a ride to the Kings Mountain National Battlefield. The museum is closed but the trails are open. I also wanted to drop off a Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine to Lamar – one of the rangers. I’d put the magazine in the mail slot or slide it under the door. He really enjoys getting the magazine every month. I loaded the pack on “Miss Vickie” with a stack of Carolinas’ Full Throttle magazines, and left home about 2pm. The ride down to the battlefield was perfect. I wore my old Vanson leather jacket, and it was just warm enough. aturday

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When I arrived at the battlefield, I tried to slip the magazine under the door because I couldn’t find the mail slot, but it wouldn’t fit. Lamar will have to wait until next month when they’re open again. I gave the magazine to a couple who had ridden in on their Harley. They were sitting on the wall next to the path - enjoying the weather. I also saw an unusual bike parked near the trail. It was a like new Ural with a sidecar. I love the look of the Ural – like a vintage BMW. The Ural motorcycle is a motorcycle with a sidecar originally produced by the Irbit Motorcycle Factory, in Russia. Its production originates from 1940 when the Soviet Union stole the design of the R71 BMW motorcycle – one of the best military motorcycles of that time, which had been used in the German army since 1938. The modern-day Ural motorcycles produced by the IMZ are mainly heavy sidecar motorcycles with modern two cylinder, horizontally opposed four stroke engines, featuring a fuel injection system, a four-speed gearbox with reverse gear, Electric / Kickstart. Primary drive to the rear wheel is shaft and there is a shaft drive to the sidecar wheel, which was primarily designed for rough Russian roads, but makes the Ural quite drive able on a variety of surfaces. The one at the battlefield was slightly modified. The seat in the sidecar was removed, and a pad was placed on the floor. I figured that it was for a dog to enjoy the ride. I looked around for the owner, but he was probably walking around the battlefield trail with his dog. I put a copy of the Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine in the sidecar. I headed out going toward Rte. 161. Before I got up to speed, I saw the reflection of motorcycles through the trees.

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There were motorcycles parked in the parking area near the exit. I quickly stopped and turned in the exit to visit with the bikers. After I parked, I got the rest of the stack of The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazines out of the pack and walked over to the group. I learned that they were from Gastonia – not a club, just a group of friends out for a ride. I started passing out the magazines. Everybody wanted a copy. I walked to the end of the group to give out another magazine when I noticed an old friend –“Cuzz”. When he saw me, he jumped up with his arms outstretched like he was going to

give me a hug. I motioned that it wasn’t a good idea, and we fist bumped instead. We talked for a few minutes and then he saw I had my camera, so he got everybody together for a group photo. He had his picture in the magazine before and wanted it in again. He’s a real character! After I took the group photo, I said good-bye. As I left, I could hear “Cuzz” telling everybody that they were going to stay in South Carolina for a while – they didn’t have to wear their helmets. I headed east on the Kings Mountain Park Road. The curves are gentle, and the trees line both sides of the road. It’s almost like riding on The Blue Ridge Parkway. I love it. I turned left onto Rte. 161 and rode to Kings Mountain where I turned left again onto Rte. 74. I stopped for gas at the intersection of Rte. 180 and Rte. 74. It’s a busy intersection. While I was pumping gas into Miss Vickie’s tank, I really enjoyed the sounds. It was like a normal Saturday afternoon. Many motorcycles rode by along with some high performance cars. To some, it may just be noisy vehicles, but to me, it was like music to my ears. Maybe there’s hope for us all in this pandemic.

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Bob Karney, owner/attorney of The Karney Law Firm. He’s been riding and representing bikers since 1975. With offices in Charlotte, Greensboro and Raleigh, Bob doesn’t do it all by himself so we wanted to spotlight his right-hand man, Sean Clayton. Here’s a quick Q&A to give you a little more background info on him. Next time you see him out at an event or a bike night be sure to shake his hand and say hello. ost of you are familiar with

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I’m a North Carolina native, born and raised in the Bull City. That’s Durham, for folks outside the Triangle. I went to college in Boone, then law school at UNC Chapel Hill (Go Heels!). Since then I’ve worked in courts all over the Carolinas. Whether you’re in the mountains or on the coast, there’s nothing like the Carolinas. First Motorcycle: Honda XR80

I started out riding a little Honda XR80 that I shared with my brother. We beat that little dirt bike up so much. One of my favorite memories was this old gravel drive way that had a natural ramp on one side, so you could jump over it if you got enough speed. Well, one time I landed sloppy and in my efforts to ride it out I hit something that sent me flying into, literally, the broad side of a barn! I hit it hard enough that I bounced off and landed near the tree line. But the bike was fine – so, on we went.

Current Motorcycle: 2019 H-D Softail Sport Glide I’ve had a bunch of different bikes of all makes, but Harley has always had my heart. My dad, uncles, and aunts all rode Harleys, so that’s what I grew up loving. I’ve recently upgraded to a 2019 Softail Sport Glide. It’s got a 107 Milwaukee Eight and only weighs 700 pounds, so it’s got plenty of power (although, exhaust and intake upgrades are coming). It also handles really well because it has inverted forks, a quick-adjust rear monoshock suspension, and a great lean angle. The Sport Glide also comes with a quick-detach fairing and quick-detach hard bags, so you can strip it down for short rides or take it on long rides, similar to its cousins the Switchback and Convertible. I recently had it painted and had some other modifications done but I plan to keep tweaking it little by little over time. Favorite Ride: Uwharrie Loop One of my favorite things is riding over bridges. There’s no feeling like it. It’s like flying. I also love a good country road. You can get the best of both by modifying the Uwharrie Loop a little bit. Just snake your way back and forth between the forest and Lake Tillery, Badin Lake, and High Rock Lake. All three lakes are connected and run just west of the Uwharrie National Forest. My wife has family in Albemarle, so I like to start there and wind my way up the lakes and through the Uwharrie and back. It might not be the most talked about ride in the Carolinas, but it’s one of my favorites and one you’re sure to enjoy if you haven’t tried it yet.

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Best Part About Your Job: Our Clients To me, bikers represent everything that is right about America. People that don’t know what that means haven’t ridden long enough. Motorcyclists are hard-working, honest, solid people that want to be treated fairly and that’s where I come in. A fellow biker will be the last one to get cheated on my watch. My clients are friends of mine, they’re people that rode alongside me on benefit rides, they’re fellow riders that I care about. I look forward to seeing them at events and bike nights and genuinely enjoy catching up with them. I’m very fortunate to be able to work with such good people. Sean M. Clayton | Attorney The Karney Law Firm North Carolina and South Carolina Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

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tist types. Which one would you prefer?” Now totally befuddled, the man asked about the differences between them. The Saleslady responded, “It is all really quite simple.” The Catholic type supports the masses; The Salvation Army type lifts the fallen; The Presbyterian type keeps them staunch and upright; The Baptist type makes mountains out of molehills. Oh, and have you ever wondered why A, B, C, D, DD , E, F, G, and H are the letters used to define bra sizes? If you have wondered why, but couldn’t figure out what the letters stood for, it is about time you became informed! {A} Almost Boobs; {B} Barely there; {C} Can’t Complain; {D} Dang! {DD} Double dang! {E} Enormous! {F} Fake. {G} Get a Reduction. {H} Help me, I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up! Oh...They forgot the German bra: Ztopzemfromfloppen!”

I am in my mid 50’s. I’ve been riding since I was a little kid. One thing I don’t do is refer to myself as a biker. Here is why. As I often do while out riding, I went to a bar and ordered a drink. As I sat sipping my whiskey, a young lady sat down next to me. She turned to me and asked, “Is that your bike out front.” I just looked at my drink and said “yes” then she asked, “Are you a real biker?” I sat my drink down, looked off at the mirror behind the bar and replied, “Well, I’ve spent my whole life on Harleys. My momma was pregnant with me when she rode on the back of my Daddy’s Harley, then as a little boy I rode on the back with my Daddy until I finally got my own Harley. I’ve been riding a Harley ever since. So yes, I guess I am a real biker.” She then also looked into the mirror and said, “I’m a lesbian. I spend my whole day thinking about women. As soon as I get up in the morning, I think about women; when I shower, watch TV, eat, whatever, everything seems to make me think of women.” Then she got up and left. I just sat there thinking about what just happened when a man sat down next to me and asked, “Is that your bike out front?” Before I could say a word, he asked, “Are you a real biker?” I thought for a minute, kinda shook my head and replied, “Yeah that’s my bike. and yeah, I always thought I was a biker. but I just found out I’m a lesbian.”

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The Indiana Department of Transportation clean-up crew recently found over 200 dead crows off and along I-70 and there was concern that they may have died from Avian Coronavirus. A Pathologist examined the remains of all the crows, and, to everyone’s relief, confirmed the problem was NOT Avian Coronavirus. The cause of death appeared to be from vehicular impacts. However, during analysis it was noted that varying colors of paint appeared on the bird’s beaks and claws. By analyzing these paint residues it was found that 98% of the crows had been killed by impact with cars, while only 2% were killed by motorcycles. The Indiana Department of Safety then hired an Ornithological Behaviorist to determine if there was a cause for the disproportionate percentages of motorcycle kills versus car kills. The Indiana Ornithological Behaviorist quickly concluded that when crows eat roadkill, they always have a look-out crow to warn of danger. They discovered that while all the lookout crows could shout “Cah”, not a single one could shout “bike.” The other day I got carded at the liquor store. While I was taking out my ID, my old Blockbuster card fell out. The clerk shook his head, said, “Never mind,” and rang me up.

A man walked into the ladies department and shyly walked up to the woman behind the counter and said, “I’d like to buy a bra for my wife.” “What type of bra?” asked the clerk. “Type?” inquires the man, “There’s more than one type?” “Look around,” said the saleslady, as she showed him a sea of bras in every shape, size, color and material imaginable. “Actually, even with all of this variety, there are really only a few types of bras to choose from.” Relieved, the man asked about the types. The saleslady replied: “There are the Catholic, Salvation Army, Presbyterian, and the Bap-

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A man was being tailgated by a stressed- out woman on a busy boulevard. Suddenly, the light turned yellow just in front of him. He did the right thing, stopping at the crosswalk, even though he could have beaten the red light by accelerating through the intersection. The tailgating woman was furious and honked her horn, screaming in frustration, as she missed her chance to get through the intersection, dropping her cell phone and make-up. As she was still in mid-rant, she heard a tap on her window and looked up into the face of a very serious police officer. The officer ordered her to exit her car with her hands up.   He took her to the police station where she was searched, fingerprinted, photographed, and placed in a holding cell. After a couple of hours, a policeman approached the cell and opened the door. She was escorted back to the booking desk where the arresting officer was waiting with her personal effects. He said, “I’m very sorry for this mistake. You see, I pulled up behind your car while you were blowing your horn, flipping off the guy in front of you, and cussing a blue streak at him. I noticed the ‘What Would Jesus Do’ bumper sticker, the ‘Choose Life’ license plate holder, the ‘Follow Me to Sunday-School’ bumper sticker, and the chrome-plated Christian fish emblem on the trunk. Naturally...I assumed you had stolen the car.” I just found out that humans eat more bananas than monkeys. I’m glad because I for one, don’t remember ever eating a monkey.

“A young man with his pants hanging half off his rear, two gold front teeth, and a half inch thick gold chain around his neck, walked into the local welfare office to pick up his check. He marched up to the counter and said, “Hi. You know, I just HATE drawing welfare. I’d really rather have a job. I don’t like taking advantage of the system, getting something for nothing.” The social worker behind the counter said “Your timing is excellent. We just got a job opening from a very wealthy old man who wants a chauffeur and bodyguard for his beautiful daughter. You’ll have to drive her around in his 2020 Mercedes-Benz GT, and he will supply all of your clothes.” “Because of the long hours, meals will be provided. You’ll also be expected to escort the daughter on her overseas holiday trips. This is rather awkward to say, but you will also have, as part of your job, the assignment to satisfy her sexual urges as the daughter is in her mid-20’s and has a rather strong sex drive.” The guy, just plain wide-eyed, said, “You’re BS’n me!” The social worker said, “Yeah, well . . . You started it!”

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Articles inside

Bikers In Boxers Charity Ride

Q&A With Sean Clayton

A Chance Meeting

Working Through The Shutdown

Are You Ready?

Nitro Bike Races

Joker Powersports

From Last Year

Koltin’s Ride

Zak Gibbons 1970 Shovelhead Chopper

Ride In Peace - Ricky “Howdy” Hefner

RIP John “Springer” Kuhns: 1964-2020

The Field of Flags, And More

Differ From Motorcycle Accidents?

Meth Beth - Earth’s Quickest & Fastest M-8

Guns Plus

Annual Bare As You Dare

Quotable Quote

Cover Story - Beach House H-D Summer Rally 2020

Rolling To Remember Demonstration Ride

Serving Statesville Bikers For 20 Years

Cruisin’ Calendar