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Table Of Contents Issue 273
10 th Annual Bikers In Boxers
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The SC Biker Hall Of Fame Induction Party 2021
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Bikes & BBQ At Riding High Harley-Davidson
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H-D Revolution Max 1250 Engine Is Tuned For Adventure
April 2021
Letter From The Editor.....................................................5 Cruisin’ Calendar..............................................................6 Cover Story - Springers - The Biker Bar Destination..............7 Quotable Quote................................................................12 10th Annual Bikers In Boxers.............................................14 11th Annual CBA/ABATE Chili Cook-Off............................16 Brad’s Run 2021...............................................................18 Fundraiser To Benefit Officer Sean Houle........................20 Carolina Pregnancy Center Diaper Run...........................22 Sprung At Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson............................24 The SC Biker Hall Of Fame Induction Party 2021............26 Triad Honor Flight Charity Ride........................................32 The Meaning Of Easter....................................................40 Virtual Bike Show.............................................................43 Bikes And BBQ At Riding High Harley-Davidson.............44 Dice Run For Jason Houser.............................................46 Gaston Co Toy Run For Kids Breakfast Fundraiser.........48 H-D Revolution Max 1250 Engine Is Tuned For Adventure....................................................50 15th International Female Ride Day...................................58 CMA Annual Day Of Prayer..............................................62 Thunderzone....................................................................64 Nuts & Bolts......................................................................66 People & Places...............................................................68 Spokes & Jokes................................................................70
Letter From The Editor hhh,
Mark Infield
Editor / Owner Mark@FullThrottleMagazine.com
Molly “WildThing” Infield Operations Manager Molly@FullThrottleMagazine.com
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April – time to shuck off the winter blues and welcome back warm breezes and sunshine. The weather has really started to show signs of spring, which gives all motorcycle riders encouragement for sunny days and long roads ahead. Check out Springers Bar on the cover, it’s a great place to hang out in Greensboro, NC. Read all about it on page 5, then ride out there for the real thing! The Cruisin’ Calendar is loaded with poker runs, bike blessings, benefit rides and even Easter egg hunts. Take your pick just get out there and support your favorite one or two. It’s up to you, whatever you can do, do it. An influx of events is not unusual for this time of the year, but this year it seems like everyone is more than ready to hit the road and get out and ride. Hallelujah is all I can say. The first event in April is the re-opening of Dale’s Wheels Through Time in Maggie Valley on April 1st. If you haven’t been to this first class museum you owe to yourself to go there this year. Smokin’ Harley-Davidson is also having Bike Show Night, the first of several scheduled, on April 1st sponsored by Tom McGrath’s Motorcycle Law Group with cash prizes and a free keg of beer, and The Carolinas Full Throttle Magazine will be on hand to help liven up the festivities. The Outer Banks Bike Week begins on April 17th and runs through the 25th. Check out the schedule on page one listing the planned activities and merriment. The Outer Banks is a wonderful area to soak up some beautiful scenery, ride the coast roads, and enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded motorcycle enthusiasts. If you haven’t already, make your reservations now and plan on having a big time in the Outer Banks. The important part is that you get out there and ride and enjoy your motorcycle and your friends. Be careful out there and always ride sober because we want to see you out there all year long. Check out all the advertisers in this month’s magazine and when you patronize them, be sure and tell them you saw their ad in the Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine. And hey, if you’re ambitious and want to earn a little extra $, be a Full Throttle rep in your hometown. Just give us a call, it’s not hard and we have a lot of fun. One down four or five up! Let’s Ride
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Cruisin’ Calendar You can submit your event 24/7
BikerEvents@FullThrottleMagazine.com 336-885-5400
We Reserve The Right To Edit All Submissions APR 1 DALE’S WHEELS THROUGH TIME OPENING DAY 62 Vintage Lane, Maggie Valley, NC. Hours 10am-4pm Thurs-Sat, www.wheelsthroughtime.com, 828-926-6266.
APR 3 EASTER EVENT Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. 10am-2pm, Easter egg hunt every hour, free food. www. fortbraggharley.com, 910-864-1200.
APRIL 1 SMOKIN’ HARLEY-DAVIDSON BIKE SHOW NIGHT Smokin HarleyDavidson, 3441 Myer Lee Dr., WinstonSalem, NC. 6-8:30pm, no entry fee, cash prizes, free keg beer. Presented by Tom McGrath’s Motorcycle Law Group, Ent. Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine. www. smokinharley.com, 336-722-3106.
APR 3 3RD ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE BIKES Captain Archie’s, 2200 Little River Neck Rd., North Myrtle Beach, SC. 11am, blessing stickers, cards free to all. 843-427-4943.
APR 3 BIG KIDS EGGSTRAVAGANZA Smokin Harley-Davidson, 3441 Myer Lee Dr., Winston-Salem, NC. Find the Easter eggs around the dealership. Blessing of the bikes @12pm inc commemorative helmet sticker. www.smokinharley.com 336-722-3106. APR 3 KILAH’S BIRTHDAY RIDE The Bearded Buffalo, 16 N Main St., Belmont, NC. Reg 10:30am, KSU 11:30am, donations accepted. Help celebrate Kilah’s 12th birthday & spread awareness of Child Abuse. Proceeds go to GOC Gastonia Chapter. APR 3 DOWN HOME HARLEY-DAVIDSON EASTER SATURDAY 2215 Hanford Rd., Burlington, NC. Fun & games for the kids. www.downhomeharley.com, 336-227-1261. APR 3 9TH ANNUAL SANDHILLS BIKE BLESSING 455 Rockhill Rd., Fayetteville, NC. 11am-2pm, food, door prizes, bike blessings, music, event shirts, vendors, grand prize drawing @2pm. FMI, www.freedombikerchurchfayetteville.com
APR 4 SEVEN SABRES JAMI’S WINGS 2021 RIDE TO MORROW MOUNTAIN Angier Clock Tower, 55 N Broad St West, Angier, NC. Reg 9am, KSU 10am, $10, this ride is in memory of Jami who lost her battle with cancer last year. FMI, 919-422-7234. APR 6 CLEVELAND CO. CBA/ABATE OF NC BIKE NIGHT Shelby VFW Post 4066, 855 W. Sumter St., Shelby, NC. 6-8pm, 50/50, bike show, food, drinks, music, membership drawing. cbaofcc@ gmail.com APR 6 THE WALL THAT HEALS ESCORT Kmart parking lot, 4915 Arendell St., Morehead, NC. Staging 2pm, ride briefing, 3:30pm, KSU 4pm. www.newbernpost539.com APR 9-11 MY GREEN ROOM EASTER EGG HUNT 195 W. Main St., Spindale, NC. www.mygreenroom.net, 828-2891078. APR 9-11 WINDJAMMERS M/C 50TH ANNIVERSARY 735 Nalley Dr., Shelby, NC. BBQ, live music. FMI, Dawg 704284-4586, Herb 704-473-7684, Moonpie 704-477-1254.
APR 10 1ST ANNUAL F&#$ ALZHEIMER’S BENEFIT RIDE Xtreme Wings N Things 3441 Myer Lee Dr., Winston-Salem, NC. Reg 10:30am, KSU 12pm $20/ single, $25/double. Live music, vendors, door prizes, raffles, food. Benefits Shepherd Center of Kernersville. FMI, Amanda 336-320-8596 or Rhonda 336695-9081. APR 10 SPRING OPENER Tilley HarleyDavidson, 1226 Morland Dr., Statesville, NC. Beer & weenies @12pm until gone, Cobra Exhaust seminar @1pm. www. tilleyhd.com, 704-872-3883. APR 10 GUARDIANS OF THE CHILDREN 1ST ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE & BIKE RUN STE Powersports, 1426 Northside Dr., Statesville, NC. KSU 11am, $10/rider inc 2 raffle tix. Rain date: 04/17. Raffle, door prizes, silent auction. Benefits GOC Mooresville CH -A 501. FMI, Lindy Blanchard 980-447-1771 or Jamie Blanchard 912-424-5693. APR 10 8TH ANNUAL CRUISIN FOR A CAUSE BENEFITING VICTORAY JUNCTION RIDE Spare Time Greensboro, 5502 Hornaday Rd., Greensboro, NC. Reg 10:30am, KSU 12:30, $20/bike, $10/passenger, police escorted, food avail. FMI, tlandis@bowlne.com APR 10 ORPHAN RUN Speedway Harley-Davidson, 10049 Weddington Rd., Concord, NC. KSU 11am, $15/single, $20/two-up. Benefits Sacred Selections, hosted by Disciple Christian Motorcycle Club. FMI, Tim 704-607-8434.
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April 16th, 2020 a new bar opened at 405 Rocky Knoll Road in Greensboro, NC. Jeff Schmid, the owner, went through a lot of paper and red tape to open during a pandemic, but he succeeded. Springers purple theme color and the logo spring is for Jeff’s brother Christopher Schmid who has passed. All the charity work they do for veterans is in honor of Jeff’s other brother, 36 year Retired Lt. Col. James Schmid. Jeff’s parents, James and Marlene Schmid, get credit for influencing his drive for fundraising and giving back to community. Jeff vowed to use his venue to help out the community and has worked with Triad Honor Flight, American Legion Post 853, The Elks Lodge 602 in Greensboro, a family that lost everything in a fire, and Double D Burnout Saloon in Kernersville to help out The Toys for Tots, Jeff attributes his success to his staff. He says, “You are only as good as the people that represent you. Thanks to Crystal Purcell, Maggie Honeycutt, Courtney Johnson, Heather Moran, Joe Davis, Josh Stone, Ralph Childress and George Fenn.” This spacious biker paradise has a beautiful U shaped bar to belly up to with seating for 18 people. There are 7 pool tables with plenty of room in between tables to make your shot. There are also a few tables away from the bar with additional seating for 50 people with a great view of the live music stage. If the live music gets you tappin’ your toes you might want to cut a rug on the 18 x 24 dance floor! There is even a side room to throw cornhole in side! Springers Bar has tables outside as well, with seating for around 24 folks. With the summer warmth coming up you can always chill on the front porch and watch the bikes roll in. They have tested the limit of the semi-private parking lot and know they can park at least 150 motorcycles out front! Springers Bar is open 7 days a week! Monday through Thursday from 2pm-Midnight (minimum) with Bike Night on Tuesday, Karaoke on Wednesday, and Cornhole on Thursday. Friday and Saturday Noon-2am with live music. Sunday is for riding! The bar is open noon-midnightw (minimum), with a ride in the afternoon that returns to Springers
for food and live music! Jeff Schmid has put a lot of effort in making Springers a place to just pop in and have a drink or come by and hang out. There is never a lack of interesting people and conversation. So, pop in anytime, and enjoy what Jeff likes to call “Recess With Alcohol”! With Myrtle Beach Bike Rally coming May 7th-16th, Jeff said anyone wearing a Springers shirt at Pilot House in Little River on Friday, May 14th from 4-6pm is on his tab! Keep your eyes on the Springers’ ad in Full Throttle Magazine, the Cruisin’ Calendar and Springers FB page for upcoming events.
405 Rocky Knoll Rd. Greensboro, NC
8 APR 10 17TH ANNUAL CENTRAL DISTRICT SPOKER RUN Five starting locations. Alamance Co., Meet at 10am at Belmont Citgo on Hwy 49 S in Burlington, NC FMI, Forey Holt, 336-693-1078 or Brian Rocafuerte 919-619-5131. Charlotte Co., Reg at 9:30am, KSU 10:30am, Bojangles 4850 NC Hwy 49, Harrisburg, NC. FMI, Derrick Hall, 704690-1378 or Michael Morris, 704-3055536. Chatham Co., Meet at 10am, KSU at 10:30am at Bojangles in Pittsboro, NC. FMI, Mike Mohan 919-363-8662. Davidson Co., Meet at 11am, KSU 12pm at Lexington Family Grill, 295 N Talbert Blvd., Lexington, NC. FMI, Jim Everhart 336-248-7880. Randolph Co., Meet at 12:15pm at American Classic Motorcycle Museum, 1170 US-64, Asheboro, NC. FMI, Gena Parker 336-963-3438. $10/hand, prizes. Spons by CBA/ABATE of NC Central District. Overall contacts: Michael Morris 704-305-5536. APR 10 ELITE CRUISERS MC SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER Down Home Harley-Davidson, 2215 Hanford Rd., Burlington, NC. 11am-4pm, chicken & fish. www.downhomeharley.com, 336227-1261. APR 10 5TH ANNUAL 301 BROTHERS SPRING BASH 8563 US Hwy 301, Four Oaks, NC. $10/entry, doors open 12pm, live music 3pm, BBQ 4pm, 50/50. APR 10 BUFFALO SOLDIERS 11TH ANNUAL PONY EXPRESS RIDE Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. Reg 9am, KSU 10am, free food 11am-2pm. www. fortbraggharley.com, 910-864-1200. APR 10 WARRIORS OUTREACH MOTORCYCLE MINISTRY 1ST ANNUAL RESURRECTION 2893 S US Hwy 117 Magnolia, NC. Car & Truck Show, Reg 9am, judging 11am, $15 entry w/ meal ticket. Bike Show, Reg 9am, judging 12:30pm, $15 entry w/ meal ticket. Bike Ride Reg 8:30am, KSU 10am, $15/rider,
Cruisin’ Calendar $20/with passenger w/ meal ticket. Food avail, live entertainment for the whole family, door prizes. FMI, Reed “Ratchet” Vela, 910-298-1899, Shawn “Thunder” Henderson, 910-750-4317. APR 10 OFFICER DOWN MEMORIAL POKER RUN Ron Ayers Motorsports, 1929 N. Memorial Dr., Greenville, NC. Reg 9am, $10/poker run cards, best & worst hand. Cash prizes, door prizes, 50/50, vendors, food, rain or shine. Hosted by Blue Knights NC VIII. FMI, 252-227-3601. APR 10 DISASTER RELIEF RIDE VFW Post 2514, 3850 Butler Rd., New Bern, NC. Reg 9am, KSU 11am, rain or shine. $20/rider, $10/pass, food, door prizes, 50/50, music/DJ, shirts & challenge coins. Hosted by Sons of Confederate Veterans Mechanized Cavalry Disaster Response Team. FMI, Shane Elder, eldershane@hotmail.com APR 10 AMERICAN LEGION BLESSING OF BIKES & CHARITY RIDE Person Veterans Park, 316 S Morgan St., Roxboro, NC. Reg 9am, Blessing of the Bikes 11am, KSU 12pm, $15/per bike, $5/passenger meal inc. Rain date 24 Apr. FMI, pmurc1ea@gmail.com APR 11 TRACY JACOBS BIKE RUN 710 Dragway, 3118 Hwy 710 S. Rowland, NC. Meet @1pm, KSU 2pm. $10/single, $15/double, $20/car. Food, door prizes, raffle, 50/50, auction. Tracy Jacobs has been diagnosed with breast cancer and will be undergoing treatment. All proceeds benefit Tracy. FMI, Jamie Deese 910-827-5466, Tina 910-740-5396, Erica Strickland 910-258-8901. APR 13 BIKE NIGHT AT THE HIDE-AWAY TAVERN 188 Billy Covington Rd., Rockingham, NC. 6-10pm, free food, beer specials. 910-719-4089. APR 16 COX’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON 60TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY TOUR Scallywags Bar & Grill, 700 Lake Forest Dr., New London, NC. 6-9pm, live music, giveaways, prizes. www.coxsharleydavidson.com, 336-629-2415.
APR 17 SAMUEL C. HART POST AMERICAN LEGION BIKE & CAR SHOW 5865 S. Main St., Salisbury, NC. 10am-2pm, $10/entry fee, Veterans free. Rain date: 04/24. Silent Auction, trophies for both categories. Benefits Rowan Co. Homeless Veterans and V.A. Hospice care. FMI, 704-856-8865. APR 17 FORGOTTEN SONS MC CLEMMONS POKER RUN Baggerz Saloon, 4212 Ebert Rd., Winston-Salem, NC. Reg 10am, KSU 11am, $15/per hand, $25/2-up. Raffle, door prizes, live music food avail. Benefits Saving Grace k9’s. APR 17 RIDE FOR DEBI Full Throttle Biker Church, 1014 Nesbit Rd., Pleasant Garden, NC. Reg 9:30am, KSU 11am, $20/rider, $10/passenger. Food, 50/50, raffle, bike games. Debi was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma all proceeds go to help her out. FMI, David Tatum (road captain) 336-464-6326. APR 17 13TH ANNUAL MILES FOR MUTTS Broken Chains Biker Church, 309 Huffman Mill Rd Ste 150, Burlington, NC. Reg 10am, KSU 12pm, $10/single, $15/double. FMI, Terri Wall 336-3806892. APR 17 4TH ANNUAL RAC BREAST CANCER AWARENESS KICKOFF PARTY The Lucky Turn Around, 1560 US-29 S., China Grove, NC. People’s choice bike show with trophy award $15 entry fee, music, games, food avail. www.ridingagainstcancer.com APR 17 ROLLING SAINTS RC 3RD ANNUAL POKER RUN Blue Ridge HarleyDavidson, 2002 13th Ave DR SE, Hickory, NC. Rain date: 04/24. Reg 9am, $20/ single, $25/double. Door Prizes, raffle, food, live music. In memory of Greyson Ray. Benefits Hearts And Hope. FMI, Richie 828-729-5815. APR 17 SPECIAL FORCES BROTHERHOOD MC DANCING ANGELS POKER RUN SFBMC, 2200 Southern Ave., Fayetteville, NC. Reg 11am, KSU
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Cruisin’ Calendar 12:30pm, Opening ceremony 1pm, $20/ rider. In honor of Isabella, Natalia & Chief Warrant Officer Duane Cantrell, 3rd SFG. Benefits The Dancing Angels Foundation. FMI, Buck Davis, 703-795-3020. APR 17 AUTISM MOTORCYCLE/CAR RIDE New River Harley-Davidson, 2394 Wilmington Hwy, Jacksonville, NC. Reg 10am, KSU 11am, $15/riders, $5/coriders, $15/vehicles. Police escorted, free food, free shirts for first 25 reg riders, door prizes, raffle, DJ. Benefits Coastal Carolina Community College’s Life Skills Program, providing adults with autism and other intellectual disabilities support. FMI, Marina Jorge 910-539-1182 or marinajorge84@gmail.com APR 17 ANSON COUNTY HOMES OF HOPE RIDE Harvest Ministries Outreach Center, 1134 E. Caswell St., Wadesboro, NC. Reg 10am, $20/per bike.. Door prizes, 50/50. FMI, Robert Mims 704475-8309, Chip Long 704-668-4952. APR 17 MARINES MC 8TH ANNUAL LUNCHMEAT POKER RUN Pal’s Bar & Grill, 1644 Piedmont Hwy., Piedmont, SC. Reg 11am, KSU 12pm, $10/rider, $10/passenger. 50/50, support gear. Benefits Fellow Countrymen. 864-2032999. APR 17 3RD ANNUAL MOTORCYCLE RIDE FOR AUTISM The Harley-Davidson Shop At The Beach, 4002 Hwy 17 S., North Myrtle Beach, SC. Reg 10am, KSU 12pm, $20/rider, $5/pass, escorted ride, pre-reg at http://bit.ly/sosride music, coffee & donuts. After party at Beaver Bar until 5pm, 50/50, raffle prizes, free food. FMI, Monique Clement from SOS Care, 843-449-0554 or mclement@ soscaresc.org APR 17 BCJC UPSTATE CREW 1ST ANNUAL SPRING RALLY 5010 Hwy 25, Hodges, SC. 11am, live music, food, swap meet, bouncy houses, all are welcome. FMI, Bryan Ashley 864-556-9661, William Wilson 864-321-0046. APR 17 CAMP COLE BENFIT POKER RUN TB’s Shack on The Water, 3644 Prosperity Hwy, Prosperity, SC or Wings & Ale, 125 Outlet Pointe Blvd., Columbia, SC. Reg 11am, KSU 11am, $20/ per hand, $35/2 up. Rain or Shine. Best & worst hand, cash prizes, music, food, 50/50. Benefits Camp Cole. FMI, Dean
Collins, 803-960-4478 or Tom Casbon, 803-622-5206. APR 17 – 25 OUTER BANKS BIKE WEEK Outer Banks Harley-Davidson, 8739 Caratoke Hwy, Harbinger, NC. Guided tours, live music, vendors, contests. www.outerbankshd.com FMI, Sherry Burgess events@outerbankshd. com or 757-397-5550 ext 8027. APR 18 2021 GASTON COUNTY CBA SPRING FLING Cycle Gear, 3916 E Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC. Reg 1pm, KSU 1:45pm. Dice Hands for CBA members, $15 for 1 hand & 1 meal ticket, $25 for 3 hands & 2 meal tickets. Dice Hands for non-members, $20 for 1 hand & 1 meal ticket, $30 for 3 hands & 2 meal tickets, inc 1 yr membership with CBA/ ABATE. Raffle prizes, 50/50, proceeds benefit charitable donations & expenses of Gaston CBA. www.gastoncountycba. com FMI, Gabby Mintz, ncharleygurl@ yahoo.com, 704-868-4888, Donna Barnett, deb2334@yahoo.com, 704-2874309, Jill Stillwell, jillstillwell@bellsouth. net, 704-913-7284. APR 20 MY GREEN ROOM FOURTWENTY PARTY 195 W. Main St., Spindale, NC. www.mygreenroom.net, 828-289-1078. APR 21-24 OUTER BANKS BIKE RALLY Vertigo Tattoo, 7594 Shipyard Rd., Manns Harbor, NC. Wall of Death, poker run, biker games, vendors, live music, bikini contest, cash prizes, vintage Harley bike show, Benefits Dare Co Motorsports Group, raises money for underprivileged kids. FMI, 252-475-3541. APR 23 COX’S LADIES’ NIGHT PLUS ONE PARTY REDUX Cox’s HarleyDavidson, 2795 NC Hwy 134, Asheboro, NC. 6-9pm, Meet local female business owners, live music & karaoke, free adult beverages. www.coxsharley-davidson. com, 336-629-2415. APR 24 TILLEY HARLEY-DAVIDSON PARKING LOT SWAP MEET 1226 Morland Dr., Statesville, NC. 10am-4pm, www.tilleyhd.com, 704-872-3883. APR 24 STE POWERSPORTS CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY 1426 Northside Dr., Statesville, NC. Rain date: 05/01. People’s Choice Bike Show, Reg 11am, awards @2pm, food, beer, desert truck, live music. 704-883-8385.
9 APR 24 PARKING LOT SWAP MEET Down Home Harley-Davidson, 2215 Hanford Rd., Burlington, NC. www.downhomeharley.com, 336-227-1261. APR 24 1ST ANNUAL SPONSOR A SCOUT BIKE RIDE Henderson Moose Lodge, 554 N William St., Henderson, NC. Rain date: 05/01. Reg 9am, $20/ bike, $10/rider. Door prizes, raffles, food. Proceeds go to Pack 605. APR 24 BEACH BLAST AT THE HIDEA-WAY TAVERN 188 Billy Covington Rd., Rockingham, NC. Live music 1pm-?. 910-719-4089. APR 24 22ND ANNUAL KERRI D EFIRD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP BIKE RUN West Stanly High School, 306 E Red Cross Rd., Hwy 24/27, Oakboro, NC. Reg 9am, KSU 10am, rain or shine, escorted ride, donations accepted. Benefits West Stanly HS Seniors. FMI, Scott, 980-581-1798, Tracy, 704-888-4587, kdescholarship@aol.com APR 24 SCRIPTURE RUN 3894 Shenandoah Rd., Rocky Mount, NC. KSU 10am, $20/bike, $5/rider, $5/extra hand. Door prizes, 50/50, car raffle. Benefits Shenandoah Baptist Church Youth Group. FMI, Dawsie Davis, 252-4435860 or Donnie Jones 252-813-7182. APR 27 BIKE NIGHT AT THE HIDE-AWAY TAVERN 188 Billy Covington Rd., Rockingham, NC. 6-10pm, free food, beer specials. 910-719-4089. APR 29 COX’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON 60TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY TOUR Kickback Jack’s, 1131 E Dixie Dr., Asheboro, NC. 6-9pm, live music, giveaways, prizes. www.coxsharley-davidson.com, 336-629-2415. APR 29- MAY 2 HIS LABORING FEW BIKER MINISTRY BIKERS UNITED FOR JESUS CAMPOUT 1351 Wischum Rd., Trinity, NC. Free food, free camping, singing, preaching & fellowship. FMI, David 910-664-0117 or Pat, 980-296-9605.
10 APR 30-MAY 1 ALL HARLEY WORLD SHOOTOUT Darlington Dragway, 2056 Bobo Newsom Hwy, Hartsville, SC. Fri night: $15, TNT, Grudge Racing, Nitro Harley shootout for $3,000. Sat night, $20, with Street ET, Bagger ET, NonBagger ET, Pro Bagger ET, Pro ET, all races $1,000 pot each & belt, Nitro Harley shootout for $3,000, Full Throttle Mini Bike series, sound off, vendors. FMI, Paul Watson, 336-275-3381 ext 213, Watson-paul2@aramark.com MAY 1 INTERNATIONAL FEMALE RIDE DAY® Celebrate with women motorcycle riders in over 120 countries and on six continents. The theme for 2021: #FocusFemaleForward. A globally synchronized “JUST RIDE!”© day for women. Motoress. com MAY 1 DICE RUN THROUGH THE HILLS Food Lion parking lot, Carthage, NC. Reg 9am, KSU 10am, $15/bike, $5/ passenger, $5/add cards or 3/$10. Food avail. Sponsored by Carthage Masonic Lodge 181 MAY 1 INTERNATIONAL FEMALE RIDER DAY @ COX’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON, 2795 NC Hwy 134, Asheboro, NC. 6:30-9pm, live music, free beer & adult beverages, food avail. www.coxsharleydavidson.com, 336-629-2415. MAY 1 THE GREAT AMERICAN RALLY Signal Hill Mall, 1685 E. Broad St., Statesville, NC. 10am-4pm, www.tilleyhd. com, 704-872-3883. MAY 1 LAUREN’S RIDE Down Home Harley-Davidson, 2215 West Hanford Rd., Burlington, NC. Reg 10am, KSU 12pm. Benefits Victory Junction Camp. www.downhomeharley.com 336-2271261. MAY 1 PLAY DAY PAY DAY POKER RUN South Main Customs, 1220 S Main St., Kannapolis, NC. KSU 11am, $20/per hand, pay out $1,000 winning hand, $500 for 2nd, $300 for 3rd, $200 for 4th. DJ, door prizes. Benefits Spina Bifida research. 704-933-3266.
Cruisin’ Calendar MAY 1 5TH ANNUAL AUTISM RUN 8300 Ikea Blvd., Charlotte, NC. Reg 10am, KSU 12pm, $20/rider, $5/passenger inc lunch. Raffles, live music, car show, beer. FMI, eckruzers@gmail.com, 347-5065425. MAY 1 HELP THY NEIGHBOR JOCO POKER RUN Tart’s Grocery, 3400 Benson Rd., Garner, NC. Reg 9:30am, $20/ per bike. Vendors, raffles, 50/50, food, live music. The McDowell family from Kenly lost their home to a house fire. Proceeds go to the family to help rebuild. FMI, Betsy 919-500-6475, Scott 919437-3698, Clarissa 919-901-5580. MAY 1 11th ANNUAL BUDDY ROE RIDE FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS The HideA-Way Tavern 188 Billy Covington Rd. Rockingham, NC. Reg 12pm, KSU 1pm. 20/single, $30/double, inc free meal. Auction, 50/50, door prizes, after party. 910-719-4089 MAY 1 2021 FREEDOM FEST POKER RUN Cherokee Cycles, 14660 US-19, Andrews, NC. Reg 9am, KSU 10:30am, $20. Bike Blessings, live music, food avail, cash prize. Combat Veteran’s Motorcycle Assoc Chp 15-8. www. cvmanc15-8.vet. FMI, cvmanc15.8@ gmail.com. MAY 1 BENEFIT RIDE & DRIVE FOR DIANE FORTENBERRY Shenanigans Taproom, 27 Annette Dr., Benson, NC. Reg 10am, KSU 11am, $20/riders/drivers, $5/passenger inc meal, all vehicles welcome. 50/50, poker chip game. Proceeds go towards Diane’s medical expenses. FMI, ride4mamad@gmail.com MAY 1 FORT BRAGG HALREY-DAVIDSON BIKE GIVEAWAY 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. 11am-3pm, must be present to win, free food & beer. www.fortbraggharley.com, 910-864-1200. MAY 2 FREEDOM MEMORIAL WALL RIDE Smokin’ Harley-Davidson, 3441 Myer Lee Dr., Winston-Salem, NC. Reg 9am, KSU 11:15am, $20/single, $25/ double. 336-722-3106.
MAY 2 15TH ANNUAL JERRALD MITCHELL SCHOLARSHIP FUN RUN Jones Intermediate School, 2170 Riverside Dr., Mount Airy, NC. Reg 10am, $20/single, $30/double. Includes food after ride. Benefits local high school seniors. FMI, Pam Mitchell, jmitchell18@embarqmail.com MAY 6 SMOKIN’ HARLEY-DAVIDSON BIKE SHOW NIGHT Smokin HarleyDavidson, 3441 Myer Lee Dr., WinstonSalem, NC. 6-8:30pm, no entry fee, cash prizes, free keg beer. Presented by Tom McGrath’s Motorcycle Law Group, Ent. Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine. www. smokinharley.com, 336-722-3106. MAY 7-16 THE RAT HOLE BIKE WEEK 2021 3833 Socastee Blvd unit B., Myrtle Beach, SC. Adult bar contest, world famous chocolate pudding wrestling, motorcycle rodeo, cash prizes, vendors. www.theratholeofmb.com, MAY 8 SHRINER’S ON BIKES SPRING POKER RUN Kings Mountain American Legion, 613 E Gold St., Kings Mountain, NC. Reg 12pm, KSU 1pm, $20/per hand inc meal ticket. 50/50 at each stop, auction, food avail. FMI, Rusty Carringer@ gmail.com MAY 8 13TH ANNUAL COMBAT VETS RIDE Cross Roads Harley-Davidson, 1921 US-421, Wilkesboro, NC. Reg 10am, KSU 1pm, police escort, $20/rider, $25/two-up. Live music. In memory of David “IHOP” Morrell. CVMA Piedmont Chpt 15-5 www.cvmaride.com MAY 8 RARE BREED ON THE GRILL Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. 11am2pm, free food & beer. www.fortbraggharley.com, 910-864-1200. MAY 9 POKER RUN FOR MISSING PERSONS In The Wind Too, 2412 Hwy 17 S Garden City, Myrtle Beach, SC. $20/1st hand, $10/2nd hand. 50/50, prizes, silent auction. Benefits CUE Center for Missing Persons. FMI, 704-564-6410.
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Cruisin’ Calendar MAY 10th – 16th MYRTLE BEACH SPRING BIKE WEEK Myrtle Beach, SC MAY 11 THE DOLLHOUSE BIKE WEEK KICKOFF PARTY 3001 HWY 17 S., North Myrtle Beach, SC. BBQ Buffet 5-7pm, complimentary pins & patches. www.theedollhousesc.com, 843-447-Doll. MAY 12 AMATEUR CONTEST Thee Doll House, 3001 Hwy 17 S., North Myrtle Beach, SC. Cash prize, food, happy hour 4-8pm daily. www.theedollhousesc.com, 843-447-Doll. MAY 12 CRUDES 10TH ANNUAL VETERAN RIDE 2021 Golden Egg Pancake House, 415 Hwy 17 N. Surfside Beach, SC. Reg 8am, KSU 10am, $15/bike, $20/ passenger, rain or shine, escorted ride. Raffle, Live music, 50/50, cash prize, auction, food. Proceeds benefit Homes For Our Troops. Kevin Gumina 216-2804755. MAY 14-15 12TH ANNUAL AMCA SOUTHERN NATIONAL MEET Denton Farm Park, 1072 Cranford Rd., Denton, NC. Gates open @8am admission $12. Swap meet, vendors, narrated antique motorcycle parade, antique motorcycle bike games, meet the historic Motor Maids, camping available. www.amcasouthernnationalmeet.com, Camping, 336-859-2755. MAY 15 RIDE FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS Raging Bull HarleyDavidson, 300 Muldee St., Durham, NC. Reg 10am, KSU 12pm, $15/single, $20/ double. Debra Allen is battling breast cancer all proceeds will go to the Allen family. 919-596-9511. MAY 15 POKER RUN FOR JOHNNY BROOME New Korner Pub, 1995 Mecklenburg Hwy, Mooresville, NC. Reg 11:30am, KSU 12:30pm, $20/per bike inc food, $10 plates avail. Rain date: 05/22. 50/50, raffles, best & worst poker hand. Proceeds go to the Broome family. Southern Hunters Brotherhood sponsoring FMI, 704-997-6412. MAY 15 CAPE BEARD’S ANNUAL PIG PICKIN FOR AUTISM Fort Bragg HarleyDavidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. 10am-5pm, vendors, BBQ plates, entertainment. Proceeds go to Autism Society of Cumberland Co. www.fortbraggharley.com, 910-864-1200.
MAY 17-18 12TH ANNUAL MICHAEL “BOZ” KERR BIKERS INSIDE THE BELTWAY National Motorcyclists’ Lobby Day, join fellow riders from across the country to help educate lawmakers on the issues that impact your right to ride. Pre-event briefing May 17, meet with lawmakers May 18. Sponsored by Motorcycle Riders Foundation, pre-register by Apr 27, t-shirts available, www.mrf.org 202-546-0983 MAY 21 COX’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON 60TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR Coach’s Neighborhood Grill, 1131 E Dixie Dr., Asheboro, NC. 6-9pm, live music, text to win prizes, giveaways. www.cosxharleydavidson.com, 336-629-2415. MAY 22 GRANDMA’S RIDE Ole Watering Hole, 4371 Thomasville, Rd., Winston-Salem, NC. KSU 1pm, $20/ rider, $5/passenger. Food, live music, prizes, raffles, games. Raise awareness of Elderly Abuse & Neglect. Proceeds go to family of Hilda Nelson to cover final expenses. 336-788-7649 MAY 22 ROLLING SAINTS RC ROLLIN’ FOR JAMIE DICE RUN 1680 Connelly Springs Rd., Lenoir, NC. Reg 9am, live music. Jamie is battling stage 4 breast cancer. Proceeds go to Jamie Meadows & Family. FMI, Richie 828-729-5815. MAY 22 POKER RUN American Legion Post 58, 2731 N. Church St., Rocky Mount, NC. Reg 9am, $25/rider, $10/ passenger. Food, 50/50, prizes. Benefits programs of Domestic Violence. FMI, Pete Rossi 252-373-1208. MAY 22 HELPING THE NUNNS Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson, 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. Reg 10am, KSU 11am, $20/bike, $30/bike & pass, $5/ poker hand. Live music, food avail. Linda has suffered from a history of breast cancer and now is dealing with lung cancer. MAY 22 MISSION 22 DONATION RUN Baker American Cycles, 1508 Hope Mills Rd., Fayetteville, NC. Reg 9am, Safety brief 9:30am, KSU 10am, $20/pre riders, $20/passenger. Proceeds go to Mission 22 Project. www.mission22.com FMI, 910-916-0349.
11 MAY 22 B.A.N.C. RIDE Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. Reg 10:30am, KSU 12pm, free food 11am-2pm. www. fortbraggharley.com, 910-864-1200. MAY 23 2ND ANNUAL CRUISING FOR KIDS RIDE Midway Music Hall, 11141 Old Us Hwy 52, Winston-Salem, NC. Reg 8:30am, KSU 10am, $20/bike, raffles, shirts, 50/50. www.cruisinforkids2019.com FMI, www.fcrcchap143@yahoo.com, 336-849-3832. MAY 28-30 CKR’S ANNIVERSARY PARTY Carolina Knight Rider’s MC Clubhouse, 2001 Star Bluff Rd., Longs, SC. Rides, food, parties. FMI, 910-872-9232. MAY 28-30 2ND ANNUAL ROADSHOW RODEO Bayside Harley-Davidson, 2211 Frederick Blvd., Portsmouth, VA. 10am7pm, vendors, beer, bands, food trucks, contests. www.baysidehd.com, 757-3975550. MAY 29 COX’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON 60TH OPEN HOUSE 2795 NC Hwy 134, Asheboro, NC. 10am-5pm, live music, free beer, food avail, contests, text to win prizes, giveaways. www.coxsharleydavidson.com, 336-629-2415. MAY 29 SPECIAL FORCES ON THE GRILL & BIKINI BIKE WASH Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. 11am-2pm, free food & beer. www.fortbraggharley.com, 910-864-1200. MAY 30 BUCANEROS ON THE GRILL Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. 12-3pm, free food & beer. www.fortbraggharley.com, 910-864-1200. MAY 30 21st ANNUAL SMOKY MOUNTAIN THUNDER MEMORIAL RIDE Sevier County Courthouse, 125 Court Ave, Sevierville, TN 37862. Opening Ceremony @10am, KSU 11am, free police escorted ride. Remembering all those who gave. FMI, Ron Giddis, rongiddis@ smokymountainthunder.net, 865-6541851, 865-453-6532.
12 MAY 31 2ND ANNUAL RIDE TO REMEMBER-CHARLOTTE Thompson’s Park, 1129 East 3rd St., Charlotte, NC. Line up 8am, KSU 9am. Ride from Charlotte NC Vietnam Memorial Wall to NC Vietnam Veterans Wall in Thomasville to pay tribute to our fallen men & women on Memorial Day. FMI, Crystal, crystalashe1978@ gmail.com MAY 31 OFF-ROAD OUTREACH ON THE GRILL Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. 11am-2pm, free food & beer. www. fortbraggharley.com, 910-864-1200. JUN 3 SMOKIN’ HARLEY-DAVIDSON BIKE SHOW NIGHT Smokin HarleyDavidson, 3441 Myer Lee Dr., WinstonSalem, NC. 6-8:30pm, no entry fee, cash prizes, free keg beer. Presented by Tom McGrath’s Motorcycle Law Group, Ent. Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine. www. smokinharley.com, 336-722-3106. JUN 4 COX’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON 60TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY TOUR Bike Night @ Bicentennial Park in Asheboro, 135 Sunset Ave., Asheboro, NC. Four Saints beer, food trucks, text to win prizes, giveaways, live music. www. coxsharley-davidson.com, 336-629-2415. JUN 4-6 AHDRA NITRO SUMMER NATIONALS Rockingham Dragway, 2153 US Hwy 1 North Rockingham, NC. Fri: gates @10am, $45/3 day pass, Sat: gates @9am, $40/2 day pass, $25/Sat only. Sun: gates @8am, $25. $5 off any advance ticket. www.rockinghamdragway.com 910-582-3400. JUN 5 RIDING FOR KYRA Rick’s Cycles, 4762 Hwy 74 Whittier, NC. Reg 10am, KSU 11am, $20/per person, $30/per couple. Drawings, 50/50, food, music. Kyra is fighting various medical issues. FMI, Tina 828-400-4515 or Sandra 828-734-3677. JUN 5 INAUGURAL DAVID “PIMP” LOCKLEAR MEMORIAL DICE & ROLL Maniax Clubhouse, 6277 Long Island
Cruisin’ Calendar Rd., Catawba, NC. $20/rider, $10/passenger, bring non-perishable food item or household cleaning item & receive one mulligan dice roll, $5/xtra card. last bike out @10:30am, 50/50, door prizes, best card, worst card, food avail. FMI, Wesley Day 828-855-4507 or Tim Heafner 828217-4218. JUN 5 2ND ANNUAL VFW 2908 FREEDOM ISN’T FREE RIDE 119 Anderson Rd., Albemarle NC. Reg 9am, KSU 10am, $15/bike, $5/per rider. Food, shirts avail. Benefits Veterans & Family Support Programs. FMI, 704-982-6383. JUN 5-6 JUNE JAM BIKE RALLY Rowan County Fair Grounds, 1560 Julian Rd., Salisbury, NC. Sat 10am6pm, $15 advance/online $20/gate. Sun 10am-4pm, $5. Live music, DJ, contests, bikini & wet t-shirt contests, ride in bike show, sound comp., primitive camping, vendors, food & beer. www.junejambikerally.com JUN 11 FULL THROTTLE MAGAZINE BIKE NIGHT 711 W Main St., Jamestown, NC. 6-9pm, beer, food, music, vendors, prize for best bike on the lot. www. fullthrottlemagazine.com 336-885-5400. JUN 18-19 THUNDER AT THE ROCK Rockingham Dragway, 2153 Us Hwy 1 North, Rockingham, NC. Camping, drag racing, mini bike racing, sound off, music, contests, vendors. Thur: camp ground gates open at 12pm, Fri: gates open at 12pm, Sat: gates open at 9am. www. thunderattherock.com, 910-582-3400. JUN 18-20 1ST ANNUAL CAROLINA KNIGHT RIDER’S MC JUNETEENTH FREEDOM WEEKEND Carolina Knight Rider’s MC Clubhouse, 2001 Star Bluff Rd., Longs, SC. Freedom ride, camping, vendors, shows. FMI, 910-872-9232. JUN 19 TOM MCGRATH’S BIG BIKES 4 VETS PURPLE HEART RIDE 111 Miller St., Winston-Salem, NC. 8am-2:30pm, Escorted ride to raise funds for Veteran Charities. Tickets at www.bigbikes4vets. com 336-425-5959.
JUN 21 30TH ANNUAL RIDE TO WORK DAY International motorcycle and scooter Ride To Work Day, advocating and supporting the use of motorcycles and scooters for transportation, and providing information about everyday utility riding to the public. RideToWork.org JUN 25 COX’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON 60TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY TOUR Cheers Lakeside Grill @ Badin Shores Marina, 211 Marina Lane, new London, NC. 6-9pm, live music, text-to-win prizes & giveaways. www.coxsharley-davidson. com, 336-629-2415. JUN 25-26 ALL HARLEY WORLD SHOOTOUT Galot Motorsports Park, 4129 NC-242, Dunn, NC. Fri night: $15, TNT, Grudge Racing, Nitro Harley shootout for $3,000. Sat night, $20, with Street ET, Bagger Et, Non-Bagger ET, Pro Bagger ET, Pro ET, all races $1,000 pot each & belt, Nitro Harley shootout for $3,000, Full Throttle Mini Bike series, sound off. FMI, Paul Watson, 336-275-3381 ext 213, Watson-paul2@aramark.com JUN 26 ROAD WARRIOR FOUNDATION CHARITY RYDE Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. Giving back to our Vets. US Spyder Ryders, FMI, Pooh Bear 951-775-4629. http://www.usspyderryders.com/nc-fort-bragg
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10th Annual Bikers In Boxers
By: Pam Irvin Photos: Louetta Constante Saturday, March 6th, was the 10th Annual Bikers in Boxers Winter Charity Ride hosted by the Waynesville VFW Post 5202 Riders. The temperature was about 40 degrees when registration started but had reached almost 50 by the KSU time at noon. It was a beautiful day with lots of sunshine. The slogan for the ride is “We freeze so they don’t have to”. Fortunately, this year, there was plenty of sunshine, so we didn’t freeze, either. The group raises funds every year to donate to the Haywood County Mountain Projects “Share the Warmth Program”. The program assists elderly in Haywood County with heating needs that they can’t afford without assistance. Rules for the event consisted of all riders were to wear nothing but boxers, boots, vest, and gloves. Ladies were allowed to wear tank tops. Any extra clothing, the rider had to pay $1.00 per item. When addressing the crowd, the interim Financial Officer for the group, Rhonda Coleen Kitchens, AKA Morning Star, said that the whole thing started on a dare ten years ago. The former Iron Cavalry Motorcycle Club dared each other to strip down to their underwear and ride around town to see if the police would get them. They called this the “Blue Balls Run”. This developed into a great fundraiser that is now “Bikers in Boxers”. In previous years, the ride was hosted by the ICMC for three years, The Avengers for one year, the American Legion Post for four years and now the VFW Post 5202 the past two years. “The ride belongs to the ride, not any group” Kitchens said. There was a crockpot cook off hosted by the group. Riders were able to fill their plates and bowls with the best of the best after the ride. The VFW was open as well with a full bar for those who wished to get warm from the inside. The winner of the cook off was Ms. Lois Lane with her Chicken and Dressing. Some of the groups represented were Blazing Skeleton Riding Club, Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, VFW Riders, Horny Old Goats MC and several others. There was a total of 46 riders that participated in the event, 31 bikes,
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11th Annual CBA/ABATE Chili Cook-Off By: Wally Wersching he Concerned Bikers Association/ABATE of Cleveland County held their 11th Annual Chili Cook-Off at the on March 13th, 2021 at Western Dynasty on Main Street in Boiling Springs, NC. The Cleveland County CBA/ABATE is keeping the biker community informed. Haley (the president) is working very hard, and it shows in the organization and enthusiasm. The cook-off started at about noon. I arrived at the Western Dynasty parking lot at about 3:30PM. While parking “Miss Vickie”, a little boy walked up holding a small dog. He said that “Miss Vickie” was the “most beautiful motorcycle he ever saw”. I told him it was a Victory – not a Harley. The parking lot was large, and the contestants were spread out around the edge. I couldn’t smell the chili cooking, but I could see the steam rising from their pots when they lifted the lids to stir their special concoction. This year’s competition was again in memory of Amy “Shortie” Norris who was the chili champ in 2012 and 2013. Everybody had a pot of chili cooking near their table. They had Winners Marcia Queen & Anna Hunt been cooking their chili since noon. The judging would take chair relaxing after working hard to set up the tent earlier in place at 5:00PM; afterwards the chili would be available for sale. the day. I placed copies of the Carolinas Full Throttle Magazine on the I walked over to the Royal Priesthood Motorcycle Ministry main CBA table. Then I talked with Haley. She was sitting in a tent to talk with “Superman”. We used to work together a lifetime ago. The plant is now scheduled to shut down in July. I wanted to see how he was holding up. It happened to me once, and it wasn’t a very good feeling knowing that your job was going to end soon. He plans on staying to the end to get the bonus. Then he’ll look for a new job. The three judges had a very hard time determining a winner. The judges determined that there was a tie for 1st place between Royal Priesthood Biker Church Marcia Queen and Anna Hunt. They will get their name engraved on the plaque with all the past winners. The cook-off was another success, and I’ll definitely go back again next year. I will also keep an eye out for future CBA/ABATE events so I can continue to enjoy the company of my friends. Check their Facebook page for more info. 20 Years In Business By Appointment Only
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By: Len “3 wheel” Montgomery ere you to ask around your community about
any local club to see what kind of people make up their membership, you would certainly get varying opinions. Some good, some bad. Many ill-informed. But if you REALLY want to know about a club, watch how they remember their fallen brothers and how they help those who aren’t in a position to help themselves. This is one of those stories. Brad’s Run began as a memorial ride to honor and remember Brad Pelletier who was a member of Evilution MC, Raleigh. Brad lost his life in 2013 when his bike was struck by a car driven by an intoxicated woman who was on her phone (please put those phones away and watch where you’re driving). Honoring their fallen brother, Evilution has remained
dedicated to Brad’s Run and fostered its evolution over the years. A few years after the first memorial run, Evilution member Jersey Bill Chappelle lost his brother Tom Chappelle to brain cancer. As Tom had undergone treatment at Duke, it was decided that Brad’s Run would become a fund raiser to help fight brain cancer. The run takes place each year on the first Saturday of March. As in years past, the run begins at Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson of Raleigh, NC. Registration began at 11 am, but there were many folks out and about much earlier in preparation. It was a very nice day for a ride. It was $10 per person to register. You could get in on the 50/50 raffle. $20 would get you a string of tickets that wrapped completely around the 2002 Harley Davidson Sportster 883 that was on display at the registration booth. The Sportster will be given away October 2, 2021 at Evilution’s 10th Anniversary Party. Tickets on the Sportster are $20 each. Just see a member any time between now and October. By the time the pre-ride meeting was called there were roughly fifty bikes gathered. Shortly thereafter riders mounted up for a relaxing ride which made its way from Raleigh to Angier and then back to Evilution’s clubhouse. Riders pulled in and were greeted by the smell of BBQ pork chops. Russell Byrd was the cook for the day, and I can tell you, his sauce is pretty tasty. As were the pork chops, fixin’s and desserts. The club’s new mascot, Charlie, had everyone stopping by the t-shirt table (Charlie is a miniature black goat). Plenty of refreshments were available. And people were registering for Chicken Shit Bingo. If you haven’t heard of Chicken Shit Bingo, it’s pretty much what it sounds like. You buy a square on the card which is lining the bottom of the cage. Add the
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chicken, some feed, and eventually that chicken is going to shit in a square. If you own the square, you win! At the end of the day, the event raised $1,732 which went to Angels Among Us. Angels Among Us, a celebration of life, strength, courage and commitment. Donations are used for brain tumor research and education and may be endowed to provide ongoing support of the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center, per their website. Thank you to Evilution for allowing me to participate in the day. And for indulging my many questions so that I could accurately relay the history of the event to the readers. This is a great group of bikers doing biker shit. You know, like showing love to those who need it most.
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Fundraiser To Benefit Officer Sean Houle
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By: Lloyd & Rose n February 21st, Officer Sean Houle was shot while on duty for Kernersville Police Department. He has been in the hospital for several weeks. The community has reached out to help the family. On March 14th, David and Missi Thompson of Double D Burnout Saloon used their Sunday Funday to have a benefit for Officer Houle, with lots of help from Nikki and Kandi, and a lot of people in the background. We raised $3200 for officer Houle. In this day and time, when our country is in turmoil, It was amazing to see the out pouring of open hearts willing to help this family. The support from community and the biker family packed Double D. The yard was full with people coming out to support this family. Houle’s family released a statement Tuesday morning: “The family would like to personally thank
Kernersville PD, NC Highway Patrol, Stokes County Sheriff’s Department and the brothers in blue here and abroad for all of the infinite support shown to the entire family. To the first responders who so swiftly cared for Sean and the wake forest Baptist trauma team, we couldn’t be more grateful. Also, thanks to the local churches, friends and the entire community. Prayers have been answered and God is certainly in this and we have faith knowing He is the ultimate healer.” It takes a lot of work and a small army to put on these events, but you can always count on the Biker Family to help. WXII 12 news reported that Houle was released from the hospital on March 16th. It was also reported that there was a huge support parade down Highway 66. Kernersville officers said Houle is walking, waving and progressing well. He is at home resting. Ours hearts go out to the Houle family, in this time of great stress and need.
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By: Wally Wersching he Carolina Pregnancy Center (CPC) is located in Spartanburg, SC. The CPC is a non-profit organization, funded by donations from the local community, that provides compassion, information, and support to anyone facing an unplanned pregnancy. At CPC, they care about the future moms and dads, and do not want them to make this very important decision alone. They will answer all questions and be there for support no matter what the parents choose to do. They have an ultrasound on site. A personal client advocate will discuss the results of the ultrasound and pregnancy with the parents and review the options. They also provide Earn While You Learn (EWYL) classes. EWYL is an educational program that teaches the basic fundamentals of parenting. By attending classes, future moms can earn “Mommy Money” to buy supplies from the CPC store. Future dads are not forgotten, they have a program specifically designed for prospective fathers. If they have chosen to father their child or are unsure, one of the fatherhood coaches will help. There are a lot of questions, and since babies don’t come with instructions, the CPC program will help him be the best father he can be. For more info, go to https://carolinapregnancy.org. The Diaper Run was sponsored by the Christian Motorcyclists Association – Spartanburg Chapter – the “Jabez Riders”. They saw how beneficial the Gaffney CMA Chapter – “Warriors for Christ” diaper runs were for the Gaffney Pregnancy Center that they decided to start doing it in Spartanburg. On March 6th, the group was to meet at the Peach Blossom Diner in Spartanburg. I had been there many times for other biker meetings, and classic car cruise-ins. I left home about 9:00am heading south to I-85. At the split, I veered right to I-85 Business. After a few miles, I exited to Rte. 9. After passing under Rte. 9, the Peach Blossom Diner was on the right. As I parked, I saw that there were already a few bikes parked along the edge of the lot, but no bikers were around. I thought that they must be inside eating breakfast. They do serve a great breakfast at the Diner. Soon, more bikers rode in - and then even more. By the time everybody was done greeting each other, there were about thirty people going on the run. It was a very pleasant gather-
ing. Everybody knew each other. Many members of the Gaffney CMA chapter were there supporting their sister chapter. While we were waiting for everybody to get there, a group of CMA members were blessing some of the bikes. It’s always good to have God watching over you while you are riding. At about 10:15, they gathered in a circle to pray, and provide directions to the CPC which was only about five minutes away. At 10:30 we all pulled out of the lot onto Rte. 9 heading south. After about a mile, we turned right onto California Avenue. After crossing I-585, we turned left at the first road (Metro Road). The CPC was on the corner on the left. After we all parked, the director of the CPC came out to greet us. He thanked us many times for donating to his center. Then he led us into the building to place the diapers and such in a hallway. After we placed all the baby stuff in the building, we all posed for a group picture. After the picture, the group broke up into smaller groups to head out for a ride – some to get lunch, and others just out for the ride. It had warmed up. With sunny skies and temps in the mid 50’s, it was a great afternoon for a ride. I headed home and was home about noon. Cindy and I went out for lunch at our favorite Mexican restaurant – MiPueblito’s in Shelby. It was a great way to spend a Saturday morning, meeting friends and giving to people in need – especially babies!
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Bragg Harley-Davidson has worked to keep us in good spirits in the midst of a lot of rainy weather. So, everyone is pleased to announce that we have Spring, Sprang, and Sprung at Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson. The grill is open, and I see a lot of vests there. The event calendar continues to grow. The official spring season has many new events scheduled. Everyone can expect to always find a party at Fort Bragg Harley –Davidson! They’ve been in continuous support of community organizations and charities. They continue to be a community resource and sponsor for many events, with both the community and our local motorcycle clubs. The events with the chili cook-off, Freedom Biker Church for those tasty events, The Cape Fear Valley Blood Drive, the “celebration” of Spring, St. Patrick’s Day, CVMA 15-1 Event, and definitely the Demo Days. Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson as always, keeping up the pace with their community support and charitable contributions. They do take part in so many good hearted charitable events and causes. Certainly noteworthy, and the down home feeling is there! You walk in and the smile on your face begins to appear. Motorcycles and good people! There’s always a warm family embrace in the atmosphere, or around your neck! I know everyone has missed the cookouts and the sunny riding weather. We are all happy for the return of sunny weather and the great outdoors! I’m excited to welcome sunshine and warmer temperatures. I’ll look forward to seeing you at the upcoming events! Y’all ride safe out there! And, for more information about rides and events at Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson check out The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine “Cruisin’ Calendar” available in print and also online at fullthrottlemagazine.com . ort
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The South Carolina Biker Hall Of Fame Induction Party 2021 By: Lincoln Infield here are exemplary people in all arenas of life and
sacred halls in which these people are enshrined. Cleveland has the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame, Canton has Pro Football Hall Of Fame, Cooperstown hosts the Baseball Hall Of Fame, but Murrells Inlet is the home of the SC Bikers Hall Of Fame. Designated for bikers who have made an impact on the people and communities of the great state of South Carolina, the SC Bikers Hall Of Fame is housed in none other than Suck Bang Blow, the most famous biker bar in the world. It was probably a week before the induction when Wahl E. Walker called us up at Carolinas’ Full Throttle HQ to make sure we were coming down to take in the festivities. Well let’s see: a Saturday Night at SBB, SC Biker Hall Of Fame and a personal invitation from the oldest living Wall of Death rider. How do you turn that down? Did I mention, SBB was serving steak dinner? Yeah…the deal is sealed. It was a beautiful day to ride to Myrtle Beach, but since I was bringing down 30+ more bundles of magazines to restock, I was on four wheels, cussin’ all the lucky assholes that got to ride that day. but like I said, it was a beautiful day. Dinner was at 6, or so I thought, I showed up and looking for a table when I got stopped by the Legendary Brother Speed, who was not only part of the HOF class of 2014 but has been riding hard
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since time began and has all the stories that go along with that achievement. Next thing ya know, I was shaking hands with Wahl E. Walker and talking about his time riding the Wall. Wahl E. has been thrilling crowds and keeping this historical piece of motorcycle folk lore alive since 1985. Hell of a good guy, Wahl E. even invited me to party and camp in the Wall Of Death if I ever needed a place to crash at a rally. Cuss yeah! They say things happen in threes, so when I turned around, I ran into Judy Ellis of In The Wind Bar (Huntersville, NC) who was down there with a friend and her other half Bert Patterson of In the Wind Too ( Garden City, SC ). It’s always good to catch up with friends and see some familiar faces! It wasn’t long before SC Biker HOF founder and SBB events coordinator, Bill Barber took the stage to introduce the event, get the band and the night started. By now, the bar area was full of folks, the waitresses were taking dinner orders and the ever-present clanking of empty beer bottles was only topped by the band cranking up. Joe Santana’s Kingfish usually play the induction ceremony party, but due to some scheduling difficulties they were unavailable, and the Winchesters took up the cause and put on a hell of a quality show. The bar area was dressed up for the occasion and tables were reserved for the 2021 inductees and other biker community dignitaries. As before mentioned, SBB had steak dinner on the menu that night with local shrimp, salads and other tasty options. The Winchesters serenaded the diners with some good old outlaw country. When the first set was over, Bill took the stage again to induct the first two members of the 2021 HOF Class. First up was Bill Fuller, a legislative warrior who has fought for the rights of South Carolina bikers in the Continued On Page 28
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Father and Son, Bill & Chad Fuller ranks of ABATE of SC. Bill’s introduction speech was given by his son, Chad Fuller a class of 2019 HOF Inductee, making this pair the only Father and Son inducted into the SC Biker HOF, as of yet. Next to receive the honor was the Rev. Cotton Pate for his extensive work in the community. The Reverend made a short acceptance speech, and the stage was handed back over to the Winchesters for a quick set between inductees. I took this chance to stroll around outside SBB and check out the line of rad choppers that had pulled up. There were a couple real sweet old school Shovel choppers hang out but what do you expect at SBB? The Winchesters laid down the last few notes of a Merle Haggard song and then conceded the stage to Bill who continued the HOF inductions. Next on the list was Maiko Saravia who started his career by opening his own motorcycle performance and repair shop on the left coast before set-
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tling in Surfside Beach, SC and later opening Myrtle Beach Performance. The list of accolades and achievements for Maiko in motorcycle service, drag racing and performance upgrades was quite Impressive. The final inductee of the night was Wahl E. Walker who as I mentioned earlier is a Wall of Death performer keeping that motorcycle tradition alive and amazing spectators since 1985. Wahl E. finished his acceptance speech by saying “Never give up and never give in. To conquer without struggle is to Triumph without glory. If you have a passion in life, and I’m talking to all those who ride a motorcycle, don’t give it up. There is always something next to happen.” It was a great cap to the ceremony. The Winchesters came back for their final set and the celebratory drinks were downed. It was a great night at Suck Bang Blow. Congrats to the class of 2021 and I am looking forward to next year’s event!
(L-R) Rev. Cotton Pate, Wahl E. Walker, Bill Barber, Maiko Saravia, Bill Fuller
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Triad Honor Flight Charity Ride By: Rose and Lloyd he National World War II Memorial opened in 2004. Retired Air Force Captain, Earl Moore , a Physician Assistant at that time, noticed that a lot of WWII Veterans were talking about the wall. He realized with their age, health and financial situations may never see it. In 2005 Captain Moore flew veterans in his own plane to see the Memorial in Washington, DC. This is when The Triad Honor Flight began taking Veterans to Washington, DC to see the Memorial. Over the years, donations have made this popular. Saturday March 13th Springers and Double D Burnout Saloon formed a charity ride to support the Triad Honor Flight. Registration was at Double D at 11:30. There were so many military vets from all branches, and several organizations there to honor our vets. Ralph Childress and his group, American Military Families, was there to help coordinate the ride. The bikers were ready to hit the road, but first there was a prayer, and Lynne Bolt sang a beautiful rendition of our National Anthem. The ride was on and we stopped at The Elks Lodge #602 in Greensboro. Then back to Springers for food, entertainment was provided by “DAM-FI-NO Band”. There was a raffle, and auction. As always it takes an army to put all this together. Many thanks to David and Missi Thompson, Nickki and Kadi of DD Burnout Saloon, Jeff Schmid and all the bartenders at Springers, Eddie Bullins for cooking, Greensboro Elks Lodge, and all others behind the scenes. This flight means so much to our Veterans, so again a huge thank you to all the bikers that participated to make this another successful event.
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The Meaning Of Easter Easter is all about getting a new outfit and going to church for first time this year. Some believe going on Easter egg hunts, to see if their kids get the most eggs or candy. Store shelves are crammed with rows of Easter baskets, egg coloring kits, jelly beans and chocolate bunnies. But the real meaning of Easter goes way beyond such colorful, tasty fun. People often get confused over the real meaning of Easter. It’s about someone who died, and then found new life. Jesus Christ is the most central figure in all of human history, and Easter is all about His death and resurrection. Here is what the Bible says about who He is, what He went through on our behalf, and why. The Pain: The soldiers took charge of Jesus, carrying his own cross, he went out to The Place of the Skull (which in Aramaic is called Golgotha). Here they crucified him, and with two others—one on each side and Jesus in the middle. Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. Pilate had a notice prepared and fastened to the cross. It read: Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews. The Payment: The people stood watching, and the ruler even sneered at him. They said, He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the Chose One.” One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at Him: “Aren’t ome people think
you the Christ? Save yourself and us.“ But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he asked, “since you are under the sentence? We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.” Then he said, “Jesus remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus answered him, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.” From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land. About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani” which means, My God, My God why have you forsaken me? And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice. he gave up his spirit. At that moment, the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook and the rocks split. When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified, and exclaimed, “Surely he was the Son of God!” The Proof: Now there a man named Joseph, a member of the Council, a good and upright man, who had not consented to their decision and action. Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus’ body. Then he took it down, wrapped it in linen cloth and placed it in a tomb cut in the rock, one in which no one had yet been laid. It was Preparation Day, and the Sabbath was about to begin. Continued On Page 42
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The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine Continued From Page 40 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to the tomb. And found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, and said, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we don’t know where they have put him!” So Peter and the other disciple started for the tomb. Both were running, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. He bent over and looked in at the strips of linen lying there but did not go in. Then Simon Peter came along behind him and went straight into the tomb. He saw the strips of linen lying there, as well as the cloth that had been wrapped around Jesus’ head. The cloth was still lying in its place, separate from the linen. Now Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus’ body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot. They asked her, “Woman, why are you crying?” They have taken my Lord away,” she said, “and I don’t know where they have put him. ”At this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not realize that it was Jesus. He asked her, “Woman, why are you crying? Who is it you are looking for?” Thinking he was the gardener, she said, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will get him.” Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned toward him and cried out in Aramaic, “Rabboni!”(which means “Teacher”). Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” Mary Magdalene went to the disciples with the news: “I have seen the Lord!” And she told them that he had said these things to her. On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you. “And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” The Promise: One of those who saw the resurrected Christ, the Apostle Peter, says concerning him, “We are witnesses of everything he did— He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is One whom God appointed as judge of the living and the dead. All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through His name.” And Jesus Christ who died and rose again for us promised, “My Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in Him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day”. Just remember rabbits die, eggs rot, but Jesus Christ lives forever.
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Bikes And BBQ At Riding High Harley-Davidson
By: Lincoln Infield
High Harley-Davidson has launched a series of Saturday rides that leave out of the dealership at 3036 NC-68 in High Point, NC. The rides are led by off duty LEO’s to a different destination every week and couple that with warm spring weekends, have attracted a crowd. I was able to catch up with the March 6th BBQ & Bikes event, be-cause, well, I like BBQ and riding motorcycles. The ride registration was 11:30am and kickstands went up at noon. That was another great feature of the ride, nobody wants to get up early on Saturday to make a 9am reg-istration. That made for a relaxing one hour ride up through Guilford Co. There were no stops along the way, just cruising through the county knowing that there was gonna be a plate of BBQ waiting for you back at Riding High Harley-Davidson. Just like that when we got back to Riding High, there was a table set up in the lounge with trays of hot chopped BBQ, slaw, chips and drinks. The BBQ was fantastic and really hit the spot. Riding High Harley-Davidson was offering Free Bike Safety Checks and pulling raffle tickets for gift cards to use in store. It was a beautiful day and Riding High was packed all afternoon. Now, as I mentioned before, Riding High is having weekly rides that leave out of the dealership. They are free rides with different destinations every week. If you are look-ing for a great afternoon ride and some camaraderie, check ‘em out! Make sure to tell em The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine sent ya. iding
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Dice Run For Jason Houser By: Wally Wersching
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thing to do on February 20th. There are not many motorcycle events going on during the cold winter months, especially during this pandemic. I had to check through many Facebook pages to find this one. I have over 30 Facebook pages of all the local clubs as Favorites on my computer. I check them every week to see what’s going on. I also check the local magazines, and websites that have upcoming events. I found this one on the Ironhorse Rebels Facebook page. I had been to two other Ironhorse Rebels events in the past. The first was to help BJ Truesdale fight stomach cancer, and the other was to help Connie Carter fight ovarian cancer. The first one was in January last year. It was cold and sleeting while they were on the run. Connie’s was in the heat of summer with showers on the way home. Both showed me that they were a dedicated group – dedicated to helping others in need. On February 20th, the Ironhorse Rebels were hosting a dice run for Jason Houser. Jason was severely injured at work when he was working on a large CNC machine when someone turned it on. His leg was sucked into the machine. He received broken ribs, a broken pelvis, and his leg was broken in many places. He is still in the hospital and will be out of work for a long time before he is rehabilitated again. He probably will never be the same again. The Dice Run will help with all the expenses related to his recovery. The registration started at 10:30am at Leo’s Food and Fun in Lincolnton with Kickstands up at 11:45am. Registration fee was only $15.00 for single riders, and $25.00 with a passenger. The additional stops were Johnny’s Mexican American Bar and Grill in Lincolnton, Smokin’ Aces Bar and Grill in Cherryville, with the final stop being the Ironhorse Rebels’ clubhouse in Vale where there would be a party announcing the winners, including the 50/50 drawing. There will be BBQ and Jerk Chicken available while listening to music from the band “Rooster”. I arrived at Leo’s Food and Fun at about 10:20am. I walked into the building to see that there were many pool tables with a bar in the back. The registration table was set up on the back wall under the Leo’s sign. I placed a stack of the Carolinas’ Full Throttle magazines on the table and gave the ladies a donation for Jason. That’s when they told me the details of his accident, and condition. I walked outside to watch as more bikers rolled in. At first, there were only Ironhorse Rebels club members, but later,
there were other bikers including a group from the “Knights” in Kings Mountain. Some of the Ironhorse Rebels remembered me from the two events last year. We all laughed about the two extreme temperatures of them. One was bitterly cold, and the other so stifling hot. We were all glad that the temperature was going to warm up into the 50’s later in the day. I started talking with “Mstrsgt Dick”; one of the club members. I learned that he was an Air Force veteran, and originally from Rockford Illinois. That was a coincidence because I originally came from Chicago only an hour’s drive from Rockford. We had a very pleasant conversation about life growing up in the Midwest. Later another Air Force veteran rode in. We talked for a while. He was a little unsure of the ride. It was his first experience with the Ironhorse Rebels. We talked about his Harley Softail, and all the modifications he wanted to do to it. There were a lot of friendly greetings as more and more riders came. Everybody went inside to register, and then waited for the group to leave at 11:45. At 11:45, “Mstrsgt Dick” lined them up, and they started to ride out of the parking lot toward Johnny’s. I took a few pictures as they roared past. I was glad that I had come. I really enjoy seeing bikers doing things to help people. Most don’t even know Jason. They just heard that he was in need and came to help; and have fun along the way.
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Gaston County Toy Run For Kids Breakfast Fundraiser
By: Wally Wersching n Saturday March 13th, the Gaston County CBA held a breakfast fundraiser to support the Toy Run for Kids. The toy run is one of the biggest in the area every December. This year will be on December 4th. They have an all-you-can-eat breakfast of eggs, hash browns, bacon, sausage, grits, fried bologna, liver mush, and toast, along with tea or juice to wash it down. Again, this year the Gastonia Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram dealership at 2339 Franklin Boulevard in Gastonia opened its doors for the fundraiser. I awoke, and when I walked the dog, I noticed that it was overcast and cool with temps in the lower 50’s. I checked the weather, and there was no heavy rain in the forecast, just occasional scattered light showers. I left home about 8am heading east on Rte. 74. Traffic was light when I merged onto I-85. I exited onto New Hope Road, turned right, and then left onto Franklin Boulevard. The dealership was on the right just a short distance down the road. I parked near the main building. I walked toward the smell of cooking bacon, eggs, hash browns, liver much, and sausage. The aroma was intoxicating. I placed a stack of the Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazines on the table near the door. I walked inside the showroom to pay the $6 for breakfast. They were also selling raffle tickets on a 1994 Harley Springer Softail. There were many young ladies loading plates full of the eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, toast, and grits. I only took eggs, a few slices of bacon, and a piece of toast. I didn’t want to eat
too much. I don’t eat as much as I used to when I was younger. I stopped for a glass of orange juice at the end of the line. The next thing I had to do was find a place to sit. The tables were almost completely full. I found a place across from a very friendly Air Force vet named “Freon”. We had a very pleasant conversation while we ate. He was really hungry, and asked the young lady who came around collecting empty plates for seconds. She came back with another full plate for him. I walked around outside to watch the cooks. I saw “Dodge” helping the cook get the bacon out of the box, and place it on the griddle. We had a pleasant talk about bikes in general. His is in pieces waiting for parts so he can get it on the road again. As we watched, the cooks were all doing their best to prepare the food, and keep the line inside fully stocked. More bikers were rolling in. I saw “Cuzz” and his wife. We talked for a while before he went into eat breakfast. It’s always a pleasure to visit with him. Everyone was there for one reason besides getting a delicious breakfast – to raise money for the Toy Run so that the children of Gaston County will have a toy for Christmas. The food is good, and so are all the people – it is a win-win situation.
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Harley-Davidson Revolution Max 1250 Engine Is Tuned For Adventure
The Harley-Davidson® Pan America™ 1250 and Pan America™ 1250 Special models are powered by the all-new Revolution® Max 1250 engine, a liquid-cooled V-Twin designed to offer flexible, engaging performance with a broad powerband that builds to a rush of high-RPM power surging through the redline. The Revolution Max 1250 engine has been tuned specifically to deliver desirable power characteristics for the Pan America 1250 and Pan America 1250 Special models, with an emphasis on smooth low-end torque delivery and low-speed throttle control applicable to off-road riding. “Through its history Harley-Davidson has embraced technological evolution while respecting the heritage of our brand, with engines that produce real-world performance for real-life riders,” said Harley-Davidson Chief Engineer Alex Bozmoski. “The Revolution Max 1250 is a cleansheet, advanced-design effort that will carry Pan America riders over new horizons with reliability, efficiency, and exciting performance.” A focus on performance and weight reduction drove both vehicle and engine architecture, material choices, and aggressive component design optimization. To minimize overall motorcycle weight the engine is integrated into the vehicle as the central member of the chassis. The use of lightweight materials helps achieve a desirable power-to-weight ratio. The Revolution Max 1250 engine is assembled at the HarleyDavidson Pilgrim Road Powertrain Operations facility in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.
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Optimized Design for Light Weight Reducing the weight of the powertrain contributes to lower motorcycle weight – reducing weight can enhance every aspect of motorcycle performance: efficiency, acceleration, handling and braking. o The use of finite element analysis (FEA) and advanced design optimization techniques in the engine design stage minimized material mass in cast and molded components. For example, as the design progressed, material was removed from the starter gear and camshaft drive gears in an effort to lighten these components. o Single-piece aluminum cylinders with nickel silicon carbide-surface galvanic coating are a lightweight design feature. o Rocker covers, camshaft covers and primary cover are lightweight magnesium.
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Liquid Cooling Heat is an enemy of both durability and rider comfort. Liquid cooling the engine maintains a stable and controllable engine and oil temperature for consistent performance in changing environmental and riding situations. o Powertrain performance is enhanced by tight component tolerances that can be achieved when engine temperature is controlled (there is less expansion and contraction of metal parts). o Desirable engine sounds – a stirring exhaust tone – can predominate because noise from internal engine sources is reduced by liquid cooling. o The engine oil is also liquid cooled, which ensures that engine oil performance and durability will be maintained in challenging conditions. o The cooling system is designed to be esthetically pleasing, easy to service and rugged. o The coolant pump is internal and features high-performance bearings and seals for extended service life. o Coolant passages are integrated into a complex stator cover casting to save weight and reduce powertrain width. o A coolant drain plug is recessed and guarded by a foot peg to limit vulnerability to damage in off-road riding situations.
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Forged Aluminum Pistons o Piston crowns are machined for precise control of compression ratio. The 13:1 compression ratio improves engine torque at all speeds. This high compression ratio is made possible by advanced knock detection sensors. The engine will require premium-grade (91 octane) fuel to make max-
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higher peak horsepower. o The DOHC design permits independent Variable Valve Timing (VVT) on the intake and exhaust cam, optimized for the front and rear cylinder, to broaden the powerband. o Specific cam profiles are selected to produce the most-desirable performance characteristics. o The drive-side camshaft bearing journal is part of the drive sprocket, a design that makes it possible to remove the camshaft for service or a future performance upgrade without disassembling the camshaft drive. o The camshaft drive chain guides and sprockets have been optimized to reduce as much mass as possible. The chain tensioner is internally mounted and incorporates design features to minimize start-up clatter. •
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Dual Spark Plugs The Revolution Max 1250 engine is equipped with two spark plugs per cylinder. o Dual spark plugs improves ignition of the fuel charge across this wide-bore cylinder. o The Revolution® Max 1250 engine is equipped with “dual side strap” spark plugs that are designed to better manage high temperatures in the combustion chambers than a standard spark plug.
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the oil reservoir (or sump) incorporated into the crankcase casting below all rotating parts. This increases performance by reducing the parasitic power loss that can occur when a rotating part must pass through an oil bath. Triple oil scavenge pumps evacuate excess oil from three engine cavities – crankcase, stator cavity and clutch cavity. The rider gains optimal performance as parasitic power loss is reduced because internal engine components do not have to rotate through excess oil. A windage tray prevents the clutch from aerating engine oil, which could degrade oil delivery. The oil feed pump is fitted with a large-capacity screen able to filter debris for the lifespan of the motorcycle. The oil pump is designed to pull vacuum in the crankcase, which can further reduce internal engine friction because lighter piston ring pressure is required to minimize combustion blow-by. Oil delivery to main bearings and connecting rod bearings is delivered through the center of the crankshaft, a design that enables low oil pressure (60-70 psi) that reduces parasitic power loss at high RPM.
Fully Balanced Powertrain Internal balancers cancel most engine vibration to enhance rider comfort and improve vehicle durability. o Primary balancer: This spiral-shaped, chain-driven balancer located in the crankcase manages the primary vibration created by the crank pins, pistons and connecting rods, and also a “rolling couple,” or sideto-side imbalance, caused by the off-set cylinders. o Secondary balancer: A small balancer located in the front cylinder head between the camshafts complements the primary balancer to further reduce vibration. o The balancers are tuned to retain just enough vibration to make the motorcycle feel “alive.” o Engine balancing contributes to weight reduction and motorcycle performance because engine components do not have to be designed to withstand stress inputs from vibration.
Clutch and Transmission The Revolution® Max is a unitized powertrain, meaning that the engine and six-speed transmission are housed in a common case. o The clutch is mechanically actuated with a large-diameter cable for smooth, consistent disengagement and minimal drag. o The clutch assist function offers a lighter feel at the clutch lever while maintaining the ability to transmit full torque and power to the transmission. o The clutch features eight friction plates designed to provide consistent engagement at maximum torque throughout the life of the clutch. • •
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o A clutch slipper function enables the rider to downshift without over-speeding the engine or slipping or hopping the rear wheel. o To minimize NVH (noise vibration harshness) the primary gear assembly was designed to achieve the optimal balance of sound quality and performance. A customdesigned scissor gear reduces both backlash and gear meshing noise. o Compensation springs in the primary gear smooth out torque pulses from the crankshaft before they reach the transmission, providing consistent torque delivery. o The six-speed transmission shift system features roller bearings to support the shift drum and Teflon-coated shift shaft support bushings to minimize frictional losses and optimize shift quality. o Internal shift components are durable but also as light as possible to improve shift quality and acceleration by minimizing power losses during shift events. o The semi-dry transmission cavity reduces parasitic power loss and increases fuel economy for the customer because gears are not churning through oil. About Harley-Davidson Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company of Harley-Davidson Motor Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services. Learn more at www.H-D.com
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FOCUS Focus intends to ensure IFRD goals are maintained and do not become diluted or camouflaged. That IFRD need not be combined with other purposes – it deserves its own rightful standalone cause. The action of promoting women riders is and remains the key focus of IFRD and a most needed one. There is only one IFRD globally synchronized women’s ride day and the day merits a full spotlight to ensure the growth and development for women in motorsports and powersports. Numerous events and happenings occur around IFRD which is fantastic, but often IFRD becomes the “side-lined” feature of a multi-focused event. “Focus” is used in the 2021 theme as a bold reminder that IFRD needs to maintain its vital spotlight for women’s progress. FEMALE Female further underlines the focus in IFRD and that women are up front. This is also to inspire manufacturers, retailers, and media outlets to ensure a female presence. This can be established in their displays, brochures, product avail, and online platforms. That female, though still a minority in a male dominated activity, is not omitted but equally represented. FORWARD By: Motoress
Female Ride Day© (IFRD) is celebrated annually worldwide on the first Saturday of May. The day celebrates women motorcycle riders and is not country, group or organizationally specific. It is a globally synchronized “JUST RIDE!”© day, for women. Vicki Gray created IFRD for all women individually, in groups and collectively everywhere. Women make International Female Ride Day© their day to “JUST RIDE!”© doing what they can to promote and highlight women riders while making a positive difference for women in motorcycling and powersports everywhere. Every woman riding on IFRD is a role model for the diverse, unique and common passion women share for motorcycling and powersports. To celebrate the 15-year milestone of International female Ride Day ®(IFRD) – the worldwide women’s motorcycle ride day campaign introduces the 2021 theme #focusfemaleforward to further underline the day’s actions. The IFRD call to action of “JUST RIDE!” highlights and celebrates the many numbers of women who enjoy motorcycling, motorsports and powersports. The 2021 theme will add emphasis to the women’s ride day goals, which among many, aim to dispel preconceived stereotypes in motorcycling while encouraging others to take up the activity. nternational
#FOCUSFEMALEFORWARD #IFRD2021 Every year on the first Saturday in May International female Ride Day® is celebrated by women motorcycle riders in over 120 countries and on six continents. The theme for 2021 has been chosen based on the following:
Forward propels “focus and female” to call out the equality that IFRD strives for – forward. That the default stereotype when topics of motorcycling, motorsport or powersports arise, will not be to that of male, but of female and male. Forward also chosen as women still only represent approximately 20% of all motorcycle riders. The work of IFRD and its forward momentum must continue for the expansion of women in motorsport. Celebrate International Female Ride Day® safely and raise awareness for women motorcycle riders, women in motorsport and powersports! Share your images on your social platforms using the hashtag #focusfemaleforward and #IFRD2021 Enter your IFRD ride day capture in the IFRD photo contest *details announced shortly! Created in 2007 by Vicki Gray, a lifetime motorcycling advocate, road, and race instructor – with the purpose to profile and highlight the many diverse women enjoying the activity of motorcycling. Its mission, among several, is to that of building awareness and parity for women globally across all forms of motorsport and powersports. IFRD simultaneously encourages other women to take up the activity. The event is managed under the MOTORESS® canopy. For more details visit: International Female Ride Day© Online International Female Ride Day© on Facebook. On social platforms follow hashtags: #ifrd #ifrd2021 #internationalfemalerideday
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CMA Annual Day Of Prayer By: Wally Wersching he Christian Motorcyclists Association (CMA) is an international Christian, interdenominational, non-profit organization established in 1975 dedicated to reaching people for Christ on the highways. It is headquartered in Hatfield, Arkansas. Every year on the first Sunday in March, they hold a “Day of Prayer” where members all over the world take time out to gather together and pray. Groups of Christian bikers get together to pray for everything they deem needing help. Locally, the “Warriors for Christ” chapter of the CMA held their annual “Day of Prayer” on Sunday, March 7th, and met at the Cherokee County Veterans Appreciation Park in Gaffney, SC at 2:00pm. Sunday’s weather was windy with temps in the upper 50’s, and a cloudless, bright Carolina Blue sky. I dressed for the chilly temps, and rode ”Miss Vickie”. When I left home at about 1:00, I headed south on Rte.18. I followed Rte.18into Gaffney, and then went straight when Rte.18turned to the left. A couple blocks down the park was on the right. I arrived at the park about 1:30 and parked directly in front of the park so I could get a couple pictures of “Miss Vickie” with the flags blowing in the wind as the background. The pictures turned out beautiful! I was alone for a while until the rest arrived. I walked around to enjoy the moment; it is such a beautiful place. The Veteran’s Park is a sacred place where veterans are honored for their service. The park was dedicated in 2010 and has monoliths with names of veterans. There is a very moving bronze statue called the “Fallen Soldier Battle Cross”. Too many people had to die for us to enjoy our freedom, and this park remembers some of them. Carolyn and Roger drove up. I’ve known her since she was one of my students when I was a Rider Coach. She hadn’t been feeling well, so it was good to see her out and about. After a few more came, Carolyn organized a Bike Blessing for “Miss Vickie” and me. It’s always good to have God on my side. Everybody was getting acquainted. I shared some the Carolinas’ Full Throttle magazines with them. Then at about 2:00pm, “Crawdad” (the president of the chapter) invited us to
get in a circle on the Veterans Monument to pray. Everybody held hands, and each person in turn said a prayer for something special to them. Their goal is to spread the word and increase the group size every year. Next year, mark your calendars for the first Sunday in March. We’ll meet again at the memorial park about 2:00pm. I hope to see you there! As I was riding home, I had two close encounters with people pulling out in front of me. I had to brake both times. If “Miss Vickie” and I hadn’t been blessed, it might have been much closer. Go to: http://www.CMAUSA.org/ for more info about the CMA. Go to: cmaser6.org/SC/WarriorsForChrist for info about the chapter.
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The MRF Pushed Back On EPA About Current Ethanol Labeling Requirements
New Dunlop Tire ‘Mutant’ Introduced
Dunlop’s all-new Mutant is what you might expect: A mutation of unique components that create one of the most versatile street tires Dunlop has ever produced. The Mutant, is promoted as a versatile, all-road, all-season tire combining lightweight, Jointless Belt construction, Apex technology—a special sidewall treatment that increases braking and cornering stability—and Dunlop’s exclusive MT Multi-Tread™ technology that combines high mileage with plenty of side grip. The Mutant offers nimble handling, a compliant ride, high mileage, and lays down a big footprint for extra grip. The latest addition to Dunlop’s premium performance product line, the Mutant comes in five front and six rear tire sizes, allowing it to fit over 370 different models, from adventure to sport touring, naked, retro, or scrambler.. With an aggressive tread pattern customizers will love, a highlevel of grip rain or shine, plus high mileage, the Mutant packs a broad portfolio at a high-performance level.
MRF Alerts 03/16/2021 This week the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) joined other national groups in pushing back on proposed rule changes to current ethanol labeling requirements. Representatives of manufacturers, suppliers, and consumers of boats, motorcycles, off-road vehicles, and outdoor power equipment made clear that elimination or changes to current E-15 labels at fuel pumps would cause irreparable harm to millions of consumers. In a letter to the new head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Administrator Michael Regan, the group stated that, “The misfuelling of marine engines and vessels, motorcycles, off-road vehicles, and outdoor power equipment places significant burdens on both the American consumer and product manufacturers. The risk to consumers is that they will experience product damage, compromised performance and emissions requirements, economic loss, and fuel leaks resulting in unsafe products.” As a reminder, in January the EPA proposed elimination of the current E15 label altogether or the significant changes listed below: Removing the “Attention” stripe along the upper right corner of the label. Removing the phrase “E15” from the label, while including the language “contains up to 15% percent
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ethanol”. Revising the language “Use only in” to “Safe for use in”. Revising the language “Don’t use in” to “Avoid use in”. Revising the format of the word “prohibited” such that it is not in bold and italicized type. The MRF has long advocated consumer education to combat the increased prevalence of E15 nationwide. The letter to EPA points out that a recent survey shows, “Three in five consumers mistakenly assume E15 is safe for all their products.” Additionally, consumers should be aware that many manufacturer warranties are voided if improper fuel is used. The MRF thanks the diverse set of partners that have worked together on this issue. Other signatories of the letter include the American Motorcyclist Association, American Sportfishing Association, Boat Owners Association of the United States, Briggs & Stratton, Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, Motorcycle Industry Council, National Marine Manufacturers Association, Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association, Special Vehicle Institute of America and the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association. MRF President, Kirk “Hardtail” Willard said, “Whether it be the boat guys, the chainsaw guys or the flying cars guys, the MRF will work with almost anyone when our interests are aligned.” To read the full letter to EPA: mrf.org and click on Alerts
Avid Motorcyclist Erin Reda Joins AMA Government Relations Department
FullThrottleMagazine.com Reda brings experience and passion for advocacy to the position of AMA Government Relations Grassroots Coordinator PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Avid motorcyclist Erin Reda, who has a history and passion for advocating for her local riding communities, is the American Motorcyclist Association’s new Government Relations Grassroots Coordinator. Reda will be based at the AMA Government Relations office in Washington, D.C., reporting to AMA Government Relations Director Mike Sayre. “Erin’s experience with organizing at the local level will be a great asset to the AMA Government Relations team,” Sayre said, “and the fact that she has built that experience serving her community around motorcycling makes her a natural fit for the Grassroots Coordinator role.” In that role, Reda will support the AMA Government Relations department in its advocacy work by activating AMA members on issues that impact motorcycling as well as furthering the AMA’s work through connections with local activists and organizers. Reda is the Co-founder of MotoXmission, a community service-focused riding organization. She spends her free time leading rides and volunteering for events with members to uplift the communities around them. Reda also serves as the Mid-Atlantic Regional Representative for Engines For Change, an organization that mobilizes motorcyclists to make a positive difference in the world. “I have benefited immensely from the inclusive and diverse communities that motorcycling has brought into my life,” Reda said. “I am excited to further advocate for the motorcycling community through the Grassroots Coordinator position and am eager to work hard to ensure that everyone has the right to experience all the positive aspects of motorcycling.” As an avid rider, Reda has experienced her fair share of unexpected breakdowns on the road. In a coincidental stroke of luck last summer, after
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her clutch cable broke and she was left stranded on the side of a highway with a dead phone, the first person to stop to lend a helping hand was AMA Government Relations Manager for OnHighways Issues Tiffany Cipoletti. On and off the road, the AMA Government Relations department is always there to support fellow riders. Reda can be reached at ereda@amacycle.org or grassroots@ama-cycle.org. About the American Motorcyclist Association Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world's largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders' interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving discounts on products and services for its members. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit americanmotorcyclist.com.
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70 The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine staff screens hundreds of jokes each month. We make no claim to being politically correct. Most PC jokes just aren’t funny. If you are offended by any of the jokes on this page, take heart in the fact that we go to great lengths to offend everyone equally. This is not a hate crime! At our house we call it “pickin” and it is symbolic of your acceptance in the group. We live in the United States Of The Offended, so get over it!!
to just go ahead and pay the bill and leave, so she wrote out a check and handed it to the manager. The manager looked at the check and exclaimed, “This check is only for $50!” The woman said, “that’s correct, I charged you $200 for sleeping with me”. The manager said, “but I didn’t sleep with you”. She replied, “But I was here, and you could have.”
I lost the Bar Trivia contest by one point last night. The last question was: “Where do women have the curliest hair?” Apparently, the correct answer is ‘Fiji’! A cowboy named Bud was overseeing his herd in a remote mountainous pasture in California when suddenly a brand-new BMW advanced toward him out of a cloud of dust. The driver, a young man in a Brioni suit, Gucci shoes, RayBan sunglasses and YSL tie, leaned out the window and asked the cowboy, “If I tell you exactly how many cows and calves you have in your herd, Will you give me a calf?” Bud looks at the man, obviously a yuppie, then looks at his peacefully grazing herd and calmly answers, “Sure, Why not?” The yuppie parks his car, whips out his iphone which he feeds to another NASA satellite that scans the area in an ultra-high-resolution photo. The young man then opens the digital photo in Adobe Photoshop and exports it to an image processing facility in Hamburg, Germany. Within seconds, he receives the data through the phone. Finally, he prints out a full-color, 150-page report and turns to the cowboy and says, “You have exactly 1,586 cows and calves,” “That’s right. Well, I guess you can take one of my calves,” says Bud. He watches the young man select one of the animals and looks on with amusement as the young man stuffs it into the trunk of his car. Then the Bud says to the young man, “Hey, if I can tell you exactly what your business is, will you give me back my calf?” The young man thinks about it for a second and then says, “Okay, why not?” “You’re a Congressman for the U.S. Government”, says Bud. “Wow! That’s correct,” says the yuppie, “but how did you guess that?” “No guessing required.” answered the cowboy. “You showed up here even though nobody called you; you want to get paid for an answer I already knew, to a question I never asked. You used millions of dollars’ worth of equipment trying to show me how much smarter than me you are; and you don’t know a thing about how working people make a living - or about cows, for that matter. This is a herd of sheep. Now give me back my dog!”
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A visitor from Holland was chatting with his American friend and was jokingly explaining the red, white and blue in the Netherlands flag. “Our flag symbolizes our taxes,” he said. “We get red when we talk about them, white when we get our tax bill, and blue after we pay them.” “Oh, that’s the same with us,” nodded the American, “Only we see stars, too!”
When you drink vodka over ice, it can give you kidney failure. When you drink rum over ice, it can give you liver failure. When you drink whiskey over ice, it can give you heart problems. When you drink gin over ice, it can give you brain problems. Apparently, ice is really bad for you. Warn all your friends!
An elderly woman decides to treat herself to a night out at a fancy hotel for her 70th birthday. She checks in and goes up to her room, watches TV, enjoys the view from the balcony, takes a long hot bath and goes to bed. In the morning, she goes downstairs to check out the clerk gives her a bill for $250. She demands to know why the bill is so high, but the clerk cannot give her a definite answer, so she asks for the manager .The manager informs her that they have an Olympic size swimming pool. She replies to the manager that she didn’t use the pool. The manager said, “but it was here, and you could have.” He went on to explain they had a state of the art fitness center on site. She replied that she did not use the fitness center either. Trying to explain the value of the property to the woman he went on to say that they also had a theater with nationally acclaimed acts every night. She told the manager she did not use the theater, either. He replied, “It was it was here, and you could have.” At this point, the woman was totally frustrated and decided
Life is like toilet paper, You are either on a roll, Or taking crap from somebody !
A little boy was sitting on the sidewalk with a bottle of Turpentine. He was shaking it up and watching all the bubbles. A priest came along and asked the little boy what he had. The little boy said, “This is the most powerful liquid in the world; it’s called Turpentine.” The priest said, “No, the most powerful liquid in the world is Holy Water. If you rub it on a pregnant woman’s belly, she’ll pass a healthy baby.” The little boy replied, “If you rub turpentine on a cat’s ass, he’ll pass a Harley Davidson.”
(This is a portion of an ABC radio interview between a female broadcaster and Australian General Cosgrove, who was about to sponsor a Boy Scout Troop visiting his military Headquarters.) FEMALE INTERVIEWER: “So, General Cosgrove, what things are you going to teach these young boys when they visit your base?” GENERAL COSGROVE: “We’re going to teach them climbing, canoeing, archery and shooting.” FEMALE INTERVIEWER: “Shooting!! That’s a bit irresponsible, isn’t it?” GENERAL COSGROVE: “I don’t see why; they’ll be properly supervised on the rifle range.” FEMALE INTERVIEWER: “Don’t you admit that this is a terribly dangerous activity to be teaching children?” GENERAL COSGROVE: “I don’t see how. We will be teaching them proper rifle discipline before they even touch a firearm.” FEMALE INTERVIEWER: “But you’re equipping them to become violent killers.” GENERAL COSGROVE: “Well, Ma’am, you’re equipped to be a prostitute, but you’re not one, are you?” The broadcast went silent for 46 seconds and when it returned, the interview was over!
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