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Big City’s Two-Wheel Testament.......................5 Big City Road Hounds........................................7 Joker’s Wild...................................................... 11 Sippin’ Shine with Hillbilly.................................12

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The fun is just starting to heat up for the Road Crew here at Thunder Roads Magazine® MD-DE-DC. We will be all over the map this month as we Hang out with our friends from the War Fighters MC at this year’s Bikini bike wash, and host our fourth Rolling Bike Show sponsored by Rider Insurance at Apehangers in Southern Maryland. Then it’s off to Mountainfest in Morgantown, WV for a great show as always. We will be holding a Girls of Thunder Model Search and After Party again this year during the Rally as well. As always we have another month of great content for you between Preacher Bacon’s Testaments; to the master tech tips from our friend James @ Love Lust Cycles; to the Road Captains Report. Let’s not forget Biker Chic with her story and opinion; always a must read, and finally Sippin Shine with Hillbilly. He is joined by the Outlaws in this month’s article. Definitely want to thank all the loyal readers and riders for signing up and checking in for the Big City Ride Challenge. We have given away a lot of great prizes and may more to come. So keep riding and checking in for your chance to be the next big winner. Finally as always we want to thank all of our advertising partners that have chosen to run with the leader in the market to reach out to the motorcycle community. Be sure to show them your support. They are the reason we can deliver the highest quality magazine in the area to you each month. Have a safe and Happy 4th of July. Until next month Be Safe and Ride Hard. Big City

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“Cry aloud, spare not; Lift up your voice like a trumpet; Tell My people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins. Yet they seek Me daily, And delight to know My ways, As a nation that did righteousness, And did not forsake the ordinance of their God. They ask of Me the ordinances of justice; They take delight in approaching God. ‘Why have we fasted,’ they say, ‘and You have not seen? Why have we afflicted our souls, and You take no notice?’ “In fact, in the day of your fast you find pleasure, And exploit all your laborers. Indeed you fast for strife and debate, And to strike with the fist of wickedness. You will not fast as you do this day, To make your voice heard on high. Is it a fast that I have chosen, A day for a man to afflict his soul? Is it to bow down his head like a bulrush, And to spread out sackcloth and ashes? Would you call this a fast, And an acceptable day to the Lord? “Is this not the fast that I have chosen: To loose the bonds of wickedness, To undo the heavy burdens, To let the oppressed go free, And that you break every yoke? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, And that you bring to your house the poor who are cast out; When you see the naked, that you cover him, And not hide yourself from your own flesh? Then your light shall break forth like the morning, Your healing shall spring forth speedily, And your righteousness shall go before

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you; The glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard. Then you shall call, and the Lord will answer; You shall cry, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’“If you take away the yoke from your midst, The pointing of the finger, and speaking wickedness, If you extend your soul to the hungry And satisfy the afflicted soul, Then your light shall dawn in the darkness, And your darkness shall be as the noonday. The Lord will guide you continually, And satisfy your soul in drought, And strengthen your bones; You shall be like a watered garden, And like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail. Those from among you Shall build the old waste places; You shall raise up the foundations of many generations; And you shall be called the Repairer of the Breach, The Restorer of Streets to Dwell In. “If you turn away your foot from the Sabbath, From doing your pleasure on My holy day, And call the Sabbath a delight, The holy day of the Lord honorable, And shall honor Him, not doing your own ways, Nor finding your own pleasure, Nor speaking your own words, Then you shall delight yourself in the Lord; And I will cause you to ride on the high hills of the earth, And feed you with the heritage of Jacob your father. The mouth of the Lord has spoken.”

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MR. BING: Hey there, Mr Bing here! Glad to meet ya’. I’m a happy-go-lucky young guy looking for my forever home. I love going for long walks where I can meet new people --- sometimes I will even give them kisses. I enjoy running around and being playful, but other times I love being a lap dog. Have you ever had allergies? If so, you know they can be a pain. I have them also. So I have to eat grain free food -- good thing for me that it’s pretty tasty. I have quickly become a staff favorite here and once you meet me you will understand why. HERBERT: Hi there! The name’s Herbert and I’m waiting here at BHS to meet my new best friend. Could it be you? The staff here says I’m one of their favorites due to my sweet disposition and happygo-lucky personality. I came here from BARCS and loved being in play groups with the other dogs there. I love playing with other dogs and people too! We could play tug-of-war together and you could teach me some new tricks. I already know how sit, but would like to learn more! If I sound like a good match for you, please come out and meet me soon... And maybe get a kiss from me to boot.

BLUEBERRY: Hey I’m Blueberry, yep I said blueberry and it’s a pretty cool name. I might be 5 years, old but you won’t believe it when you meet me and see all of the puppy-like energy that I have. I love meeting new people which has made me a staff favorite already! I know how to “sit” and right now I’m learning “down.” I love playing with any type of toy, especially if they squeak. I also love food, treats and meeting new canine friends. At BARCS I was one of the dogs they used in play groups since I’m a social butterfly. Stop in soon and see what you think of me. MOSELY: They call me Mosely and if you’re looking for an active guy who loves people, then here I am! I am full of energy and some even say I still act like I’m a puppy, especially since I love being held in your lap and carried. I’m a happy go lucky lad who can also fill your heart with love and happiness. I know some commands like sit, down, stay and speak and I bet my new family can teach me even more. I did live with cats in my foster home and enjoyed playing with them -- even if they didn’t like me! Some of my favorite things are food, people, kongs and toys. Stop in soon so you can learn even more about me.

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Late in the night, “Buzzard” finally regained consciousness. He was in the hospital, agonizing in pain. The last thing he remembered was going down on his bike and of course was wondering if “she” was alright. He found himself in the ICU with tubes in his nose, needles and IV drips in every arm, a breathing mask, wires monitoring every function and yet a gorgeous nurse hovering over him. Buzzard realized he was obviously in a life-threatening situation. He had heard the Nurses talking out at their station that there was a 50/50 percentage that he could have temporary paralysis from the waist down. The nurse entered his room, gave him a serious, deep look, straight into the eyes, and he heard her slowly say, “For now, you may not feel anything from the waist down.” Somehow Buzzard managed to mumble in reply, “Can I feel your boobs, then?” ___________________________________________ Two women in their early 50’s pass away and meet up for the first time in Eternity. They hadn’t seen each other for quite some time. SYLVIA: Hi! Wanda. WANDA: Hi! Sylvia. How’d you die? SYLVIA: I froze to death. WANDA: How horrible! SYLVIA: It wasn’t so bad. After I quit shaking from the cold, I began to get warm & sleepy, and finally died a peaceful death. What about you? WANDA: I died of a massive heart attack. I suspected that my husband was cheating, so I came home early to catch him in the act. But instead, I found him all by himself in the den watching TV. SYLVIA: So, what happened? WANDA: I was so sure there was another woman there somewhere that I started running all over the house looking. I ran up into the attic and searched, THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC

and down into the basement. Then I went through every closet and checked under all the beds. I kept this up until I had looked everywhere, and finally I became so exhausted that I just keeled over with a heart attack and died. SYLVIA: Too bad you didn’t look in the freezer -- we’d both still be alive. ___________________________________________ WHY is lemon juice made with artificial flavor, and dishwashing liquid made with real lemons? WHY isn’t there mouse-flavored cat food? WHY do they sterilize the needle and the arm for lethal injections? WHY don’t sheep shrink when it rains? WHY do banks leave mammoth vault doors wide open and then chain the pens to the counters? ___________________________________________ Charlie was installing a new door and found that one of the hinges was missing. He asked his wife Tilly if she would go to Home Depot and pick up a hinge. Tilly agreed to go. While she was waiting for the manager to finish serving a customer, her eye caught a beautiful bathroom faucet. When the manager was finished, Tilly asked him, “How much is that faucet?” The manager replied, “That’s a gold plated faucet and the price is $500.00.” Tilly exclaimed, “My goodness, that’s an expensive faucet and certainly out of my price range!” She then proceeded to describe the hinge that Charlie had sent her to buy. The manager said that he had them in stock and went into the storeroom to get one. From the storeroom the manager yelled, “Ma’am, you wanna’ screw for that hinge? Tilly shouted back, “No, but I will for the faucet.”

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Sippin Shine with Hillbilly and

The Outlaws Henry Paul

t’s great when a plan comes together. On May 30, 2015 Old Glory Harley Davidson held its annual get together called Red, White, and Blues. I’ve been able to see some good bands at this event through the years. This year was no exception as the folks that gathered here on an absolutely perfect weather Saturday in May were treated to quite a show. This ol’ hillbilly loves nothing better than a perfect day to ride and some great southern rock for the ears. The Outlaws are a band started in Florida around 1967 by Hughie Thomasson and some friends. They had several record deals fall thru in the early 70s.They had members come and go in the band and it wasn’t until current drummer Monte Yoho and Henry Paul joined up with Billy Jones, and Frank O’Keefe and Hughie Thomasson returned that the band started to take off. In 1974 the band signed on with Arista records and Clive Davis after opening for Lynyrd Skynyrd. Like any band the road hasn’t been easy and the Outlaws are no different they have lost many members and friends along the way. While I was talking with Henry I realized the toll being in a band takes on its members. I sat down with Henry after they played and this is that talk. HB- Do you ride a bike and if you do, what kind? HP- I do not ride a motorcycle. I have never had one. I almost had one when I was little but I misbehaved and my step-father took the motorcycle off the table. It was a Zundapp 150 and I wanted it really bad. There was a man that left a 1938 Harley Davidson with a blue sheep’s wool seat with a side shifter and everything in our barn. We tried everything to get it started but we never did. I admire motorcycles they are gorgeous but I never really had the time to ride them. HB- It seems that being in a southern rock and roll band means that you have to go through a lot of tragedy to stay together. If you look at Marshall Tucker, Lynyrd

Skynyrd, etc. they have all dealt with a lot of pain. Does this go with the territory? HP-Yes it does. Obviously the travel brings with it some problems and some risk and lifestyle things especially when we were younger. The Lynryd Skynyrd thing was out of the blue and felt like the sky had fallen on all of us. Tommy Caldwell dying in a car accident it’s all crazy. These guys were my friends. It really hit home how fragile life can be. HB- Are we experiencing a resurgence in the Outlaws music? You had a very loyal group of fans here today. It was a nice crowd of folks that came out today. HP- Very loyal fans. We went thru that out of style period to where we kind of came back around. Our fans are older now. At least the majority of them. They have worked hard their whole lives and they are ready to have some fun. They got a little money, and they have some time, and they support the band, and they travel and they appreciate us. We do have some younger fans and that great as well. For the most part it helps that the band is good and we play hard every day and we are accessible. We have been doing this since I took the band back in 2008. So for the last 7 or 8 years we have been working hard trying to build the band and its following back up. HB- There was some transition thru the years in the band. Early on there were a number of people in and out of the band. Monte and you are the only two that

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have survived it all. HP- When we were young and we were struggling it was a very cohesive group. Then you get some pats on the back and a little bit of money and things start to change. It happens to every single band. It happened to us that way. But you know those people you never lose your affection for them. You never lose your respect for them and you are thankful for them doing what they do in helping you to do what you wanted to do. We were doing it together. Now the people in the band today let me tell you have been in this band for a while. So we started over and this band never wandered off. We have stayed cohesive and tight. We aren’t out drinking and other things. HB- Is it more fun now? HP- It’s more fun and consistently better. It’s always tight and sounds great. HB- Are you still in your other band Blackhawk? HP- Yes Blackhawk is still on the road and the funny thing about this is I can go out and do a good Blackhawk show and the next day Blackhawk is opening for the Outlaws. To answer your question Blackhawk is still alive. Blackhawk plays very well in the mid-west and west. The Outlaws play well on the east coast and mid-Atlantic and northeast. Where ever we go we have lots of friends. Blackhawk has a strong fan base as well. HB- Wouldn’t it be great if we could put together a weekend of southern rock? We could invite Marshall Tucker, Molly Hatchet, Skynyrd, Charlie Daniels, Outlaws etc. I would love to see it one more time in my life. I don’t think I’m alone in wishing for this. HP-It would be a lot of fun. For a long time this is a business not just entertainment. I think all of us should THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC

remember who we are and how we got here. I think an Outlaws and Skynryd concert tour would do very well and I hope they are open to this idea. I think when you have 6 cards in your hand and you only have one more to draw why not go out with the ones that you came with. I don’t know about anybody else but this band will go on for at least another decade. HB-How many days do you tour? HP- We play about 100 dates. In the summer it gets a little heavier. HB- Any new albums in the works? I loved the last one especially the song it’s about Pride. HP- Thank you Billy and I worked hard on that last album. The answer is yes we are going to do a double live album this summer in about a month. We want to include a couple of bonus tracks. This will give me a little time to hopefully write a good song for the album. HB- Do you have anything that you would like to say to your loyal fans before you have to go? HP- Yes I want them to know that we are having a great time together. We hold our fans in high esteem. They are the last stronghold brick in our careers and they mean the world to us. We give as much of ourselves as we can give. We are thankful beyond words for all of them. I really enjoyed the afternoon watching the Outlaws perform. Listening to them on that sunny afternoon it could have been 40 years ago and my first bike was somewhere there waiting on me. I was brought back to reality by the pain in my knees for standing all afternoon. Even though it wasn’t 40 years ago I have to admit I can’t remember having so much fun without shine being involved. I’m looking forward to seeing the Outlaws at Apple Mountain in August. I hope you get a chance to see them this summer. Who knows you might be a part of a double live recording. One thing is for sure you will enjoy the time spent listening to the Outlaws. As always remember to drink the shine in circle, share it with your friends and lose the lid. I always save a little for the Big Dog. Stay safe while you are riding around out there. Until next time God Bless you all. I’m off in search of some Green Grass and High Tides…. HILLBILLY

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This weekend was our annual ABATE state party at Allegany Fairgrounds in Cumberland. It was HOT, HOT and HOT. We had a good attendance and a great time. This party celebrates our previous legislative session. We had a lot to celebrate this year. HB917 - Motorcycle only checkpoints - passed unanimously and will become law Oct. 1, 2015. This law will stop law enforcement from pulling over groups of motorcycles for so called safety checks. This is the beginning of our attack on profiling. We will again address this issue next session. We are continuing to collect the profiling forms. You can obtain them from our website or any chapter director. It is important to our fight to have as many of these as we can by next session. Fill this form out if you have been profiled or know someone who has been profiled. ABATE chapters across the state are very busy this summer putting on their chapter events. Please come out to support them. The funds raised by these events help us pay for all the things necessary in order to fight our battles in Annapolis. We are all volunteers and not rich people. If you want us to continue to fight for you, please support us by going to our events and becoming a member. This state party also celebrated our 40th year of existence. We are truly the experts in motorcycle rights. Help keep us around for another 40 years. I attended the National Coalition of Motorcyclists convention in Denver recently. It was wonderful to see

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the unity among so many clubs and motorcycle rights organizations. This is what must be done in order to keep us free. We must all unite. Put aside our differences. Come together as one and be the reckoning force that we need to be in order to protect our lifestyle. Maryland has set the bar high. The motorcyclists from all over the country are watching us. We proved how strong we can be when we came together in Annapolis this year. If we continue to be one, there is nothing we can’t do. There is still a lot of work to be done. We cannot stop now. It is evident in the problems we have seen across the country. The minute you let down your guard, something sneaks up on you. It is not always about what you got passed but also about what you stopped from getting passed. Be ever vigilant. As the summer is here and more motorcycles are on the roads, please ride safe. Take a second to look twice. Don’t ride impaired. Keep your bike in excellent condition. We must be responsible for our own safety too. The Maryland Coalition of Motorcyclists, which includes ABATE, has road signs and banners available for you. These signs promote awareness. If you would like them, just contact ABATE and we will let you know how to get them. Again, ride safe, support ABATE and have a wonderful summer. Michelle Holcomb Executive Director ABATE of Maryland, Inc.

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BY JOYCE ELAINE

DIARY OF A BIKER CHIC : RUNNING AWAY

ell, I survived May, which means I survived working two jobs while taking two classes. With my classes out of the way, I’m back to working just two jobs. I know: “JUST?!” It is a lot and it does get to me…especially on the really nice days when I’d much rather be riding than working; but I have to work to support myself and afford my “toys.” However, when spring and summer time comes, I find time to run away. As I get older, I realize that living life is more important than working and killing yourself. I find ways to get away, take time to slow down and enjoy the things around me. So on the morning of June 10th, I did just that. I had two days in a row off at my evening job (and getting out of my day job is a breeze), so I was running away! Anyone who knows me knows that when I say I’m “running away,” I’m either taking off to Ocean City, Gettysburg, or West Virginia to visit the parents. This time I was headed to Ocean City because it was going to be hot and there was no rain in the forecast. I wanted to take the bike, but first, I had to have some routine service done. I know I should be doing that myself but I’ll let you in on a little secret: I’m an IDIOT when it comes to anything mechanical. Change my own oil? Umm…no thanks! Now don’t get me wrong, I’m sure if I could find a REALLY patient person to teach me everything to do with my bike, I would be able to eventually do it myself, but I don’t think such a patient person exists (I really am an idiot with that stuff)! So I headed to Ellicott City Motorsports where I bought the bike, and also had a prepaid three year maintenance package. I always get great service there and this time was no different. I’m terrible with names so I’m not even going to say what I think the guys name was that was helping me but I told him I was headed to OC so the sooner my bike gets done, the better. He said he’d stay on top of it so I could get out as quickly as possible. I also learned that the employees of Ellicott City Motorsports enjoy the articles in this here magazine, so I just wanted to take a quick second and say: thanks for reading! It’s nice to hear that people actually read what is put out! It was just after 12:00 by the time I made it out of there. I had already loaded the bike with my overnight stuff, so I was on my way to the beach! I’ve been itching to get to the beach for a while and I was ecstatic to finally be going…and on the bike! Usually when I go the beach, the trip is all about the beach. This time, however, it was about the ride. I needed some good quality time with my bike and that’s just what I got. The ride there was awesome. There was no traffic…at all, and the temperature wasn’t too hot. I was comfortable all the way there, only stopping one time! Sometimes when I get on the bike and just cruise like that, I have a hard time stopping and taking breaks. This day was no different. However, I did have a few funny moments on the trip there… Most people don’t like driving over the bay bridge, but I love it! Especially on the bike! Usually that’s the highlight of the ride to Ocean City but not on this day! For starters, there was a car that drove by me and in the back seat was a kid…standing up. No, he was not sitting down and he was not seat belted in. I’m not the safety cops but I could have yelled at the parents for letting that child stand up and hang over the seats like he was doing. The only reason I noticed him is because as they drove by me, he was waving and smiling at me as if I were someone famous. When I waved back to him, I saw him laughing and saying something to his parents…my guess was he was telling them that this cool chic on the motorcycle waved back! Not too long after that, a pickup truck went by me and as it did, its horn was blown. As I looked over to see what they were honking at, I saw three older men in the truck and all of them were looking at me and smiling. I wonder: do you guys get honked at like that by us girls as you drive by? It’s flattering but it’s also a little annoying as a horn blowing can be startling when you are on a bike! I’ll take it though! The last cool thing to happen to me is on route 50, you pass a little airport. Usually you will see planes landing and taking off, however on this day, something different was up in the sky…right above me…and extremely low. It was one of those double chopper army helicopters. That thing was humongous as it flew right over my head. It was a pretty cool sight to see, but I’m not going to lie…I did duck my head down a bit! Pretty crazy thing to see while you are cruising down the road on a motorcycle at 70 mph! By the time I made it to Ocean City, it was 3:30. I checked into my hotel room and hit the sand. I don’t get in the water. I sit on the beach and sleep or just chill out. Something about being on the beach in

front of the ocean is so very calming to me. Eventually I got me some dinner and headed back to my room. The next day, I checked out at 11:00 and hit the boardwalk so I could get some Thrashers French fries…I may have a slight addiction to those things! One thing was for sure, it was hot out and I stood out on my jeans and big boots on that boardwalk! Once I fed my addiction, I headed back to my bike and decided to cruise the opposite way towards Rehoboth and Bethany beaches. I had the whole day to kill, so why not do it on the bike? Of course, I almost got hit, twice, by the same dumb girl. She cut me off twice while getting in front of me. After the second time, I went around her and got the hell away from her. PAY ATTENTION PEOPLE!! I don’t think she ever saw me or even knew how close she came to hitting me…both times! There’s a bridge that you come up to on Route 1 North at the Delaware Seashore State Park. I don’t know the name of the bridge but when you first get on it, it looks like just another normal bridge that goes over the water, however, when you get across it and hit the other side, the view is breathtaking. I mean, it really does take your breath away! You are immediately hit with the ocean and the sand and it’s such a beautiful scene that I wish I could stop right in the middle of the road and take a picture. The picture I included in this article doesn’t do it justice. This was the first time I ever rode the bike over it and it was even more spectacular than in my cage. I just can’t explain the feeling that overcomes me when I connect being on the bike with such a beautiful scene. It really does remind me of why life is so wonderful and why I stop and slow down sometimes. There’s a whole world out there that you are going to miss if you don’t take the time to check it out! It was starting to get hot so I turned around and headed back towards Ocean City but I had no idea I was in for another treat. As I got closer to Ocean City, I heard a loud rumble in the sky. I look up to see four fighter jets! They must have been practicing for a show or something because my entire ride out of Ocean City was spent with me looking up at them and watching what they were doing. I’m surprised I didn’t crash in the back of a car because I really don’t remember the ride out of there. I know, I know, that’s not safe but they shouldn’t have been doing all these cool things in the sky right above me! And by cool, I mean they were flying in patterns and taking quick nose dives! All I kept thinking was: “If I was at work right now like I’m supposed to me, I’d be missing this…” Once I got out on route 50, I was cruising again at my usual 70 mph. I was in the right lane and noticed a car that was pulled over on the shoulder getting back into the lane. I was far enough away to think it wouldn’t be a problem, however, she pulled out slowly and never sped up. I had to move over into the left lane and as I went by her, I looked over. What did I see? This dumb girl was on her cell phone and she looked half dead at that! I couldn’t understand why she just didn’t stay pulled over if she was still talking on her phone. PAY ATTENION PEOPLE!! I’d like to say I enjoyed my ride home but I didn’t. It was over 90 degrees and I was wearing my jacket and…skinny jeans. Note to self: don’t wear skinny jeans on the bike in hot weather. Talk about sweating and pants sticking to you….geez Louise! Never again! I made many stops to buy some cold water and stay hydrated. I didn’t hit traffic until after the bay bridge at the 50 and 97 split. I thought that was going to be the death of me! Stop and go traffic as hot it was… yuck! Now if I could just get me an air conditioned suit for the bike then that would be great! Overall, I did 370 miles on the bike and it was the first big ride for me of the year. I’m so close to hitting 5,000 miles on my bike. I laugh at this because my first bike that I had for 7 years, only had 7,000 miles on it when I sold it. This bike I’ve had for a year and I’ve done almost 5,000 on it. Over time, I’ve gained more experience and more trust in myself that I’m not afraid to go anywhere, even alone. I should have many more miles on it but again, it’s hard when I work two jobs so I think 5,000 in a little over a year is pretty good! I can’t wait to play hooky from my day job some more so I can have more day trips and rake up some more miles on the bike. My whole point of this entire article is even if you have to do it alone, take time for yourself. Don’t work your life away and miss out on the good stuff! Let the running away continue!! 18 JULY 2015 THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC

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“THEY HAVE FOUGHT FOR US, NOW WE WILL FIGHT FOR THEM. THIS IS A FIGHT WE WILL WIN.”

22 Needs a Face, a 501(c) (3) non-profit based in Frederick County, Maryland is doing just that. Every day 22 service members succumb to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and seek to end the pain by taking their own lives. This must change, and in order to do this we have launched a three-pronged attack to combat this silent enemy. Through this three-pronged attack, our goal is to help our soldiers in need and defeat PTSD. 22 Needs a Face is on a mission to defeat PTS (D) through events that build camaraderie, awareness and education campaigns, and working towards veteran friendly legislation. 22 Needs a Face is proud to announce Thunder Roads Magazine® MD-DE-DC & WV are the official magazine in support of their efforts in combating PTS (D). Each month readers can now turn to Thunder Roads Magazine® MDDE-DC & WV for all the information on how 22 Needs a Face is working to positively influence the fight against servicemember and veterans’ suicide. Recently, 22 Needs a Face attended the Beer, Bacon, and Music Festival with full force. This took place at The Great Frederick Fairgrounds in Frederick, Maryland. 22 Needs a Face was able to rally over 100 volunteers, donating over 500 man hours which raised over $6000 for their mission. This year the event included seven bands, two tons of bacon, and over 150 different brews from over 60 breweries. 22 Needs a Face thanks the staff of Beer, Bacon, and Music for facilitating this fundraising opportunity. The event was overwhelmingly successful. 22 Needs a Face is also happy to announce that we have successfully rescheduled Rally in the Valley. This event will take place at The Great Frederick Fairgrounds in Frederick, Maryland on July 30, 2016. This event will include a motorcycle and car show, camping, and live music. Not only will it benefit 22 Needs a Face, but will also be hosting #22Kill and Project 22. These organizations are also working angles to help end suicide among service-members. At 22 Needs a Face, we believe the best way to accomplish our mission is to align ourselves with organizations that are also doing

incredible things to end veteran suicide. Together we are stronger. 22 Needs a Face is creating a moving memorial of boots signifying the number of suicides attributed to PTS (D). The goal of the boot memorial is to display the 22 lives lost each day, 682 lives lost per month, and the 8,000 veteran lives lost each year to suicide. If you are able to donate any combat boots regardless of branch or era, they would be put to great use during future events. You can drop off your boots at ANY SOLDIERFIT® location or them to: Boots for 22 Needs a Face 10097 Tyler Place Suite 3 Ijamsville, MD. 21754. The government is introducing some interesting information regarding veteran’s affairs. Congressman Denny Rehberg (R-MT) and Leonard Boswell (D-IA) have introduced the Veterans’ Heritage Firearms Act, legislation that would provide a ninety (90) day amnesty period to register firearms that were obtained overseas by veterans without fear of being prosecuted by the authorities. This act would be applicable to weapons obtained before 1968. This amnesty would also cover lawful kin to veteran’s who inherit these firearms. If this legislation gets passed this could be considered a big win for our veteran forefathers and their families. Disclaimer: 22 Needs a Face, Inc. is not associated with any particular political party, we look at all government issues and make a decision to support it or not based on the benefit to veterans. Please find us on social media and feel free to contact us at 22needsaface@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/22needsaface Instagram: #22NAF and #22needsaface Twitter: @22needsaface

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BIG CITY RHINO CHALLENGE PRESENTED BY THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC

THE CHALLENGE Big City Rhino is challenging you to get out and Ride. Thunder Roads Magazine MD-DE-DC, THE MAGAZINE THAT RIDES, has put this challenge together with our sponsor, Law Offices of Jay Irwin Block, LLC. This is a riding challenge like no other! It features prizes every month that you can earn by simply getting out on your bike and riding to the numerous riding destinations and events across Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia!

THE WAY IT WORKS

Each month Thunder Roads Magazine MD-DE-DC will announce a list of “check-in” stops. These stops are selected based upon the recommendations of our readers and confirmed by our Road Crew. Riders then ride to these locations and present their Big City Card in order to “check-in”. Once a Rider has checked-in, their card number is then entered into a drawing for that stop. Each month, Thunder Roads Magazine MD-DE-DC will randomly select a rider’s check-in from across the regional states for special prizes and incentives. Prizes are developed by both Thunder Roads Magazine MD-DE-DC and our sponsors allowing for some exciting options. They may include riding gear or accessories, gift certificates, rally passes, concert tickets, and many other prizes for the motorcycle enthusiast! Every check-in counts as an entry in the drawing; if you hit 40 stops in a month, you have twice as many chances of winning as someone that only hits 20. Anyone can win with any check-in, but your chances of winning will increase by the amount you ride! The more you ride, the more opportunities you will have to win! The dedicated rider trekking across the state has a greater chance of accumulating prizes; however, even the couple that can only get out a few days a month to ride can also win! That’s the goal of this program – to encourage everyone to get out and ride!

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(More Locations will be added every month)

CHECK-IN LOCATIONS

REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN LOCATIONS

Harley Davidson of Baltimore

8845 Pulaski Hwy. Baltimore, MD 21237 410-238-2003

www.hdstore.com

Old Glory Harley Davidson

11800 Laurel Bowie Road, Laurel, MD 20708

Glen Burnie Motorsprots

20 Holsum Way, Glen Burnie, MD 21060 855-253-5253 www.GlenBurnieMototrsports.com

301-575-0575 www.oldgloryhd.com

First (10) get a Free T-shirt Pete’s Cycle (Baltimore)

7511 Belair Rd. Baltimore, MD. 21236 443-957-4189

www.petescycle.com

Pete’s Cycle (Bel Air)

344 Bel Air Rd. Bel Air, MD 21014 410-879-3586

Pete’s Cycle (Severna Park)

800 Ritchie Hwy. Severna Park, MD. 21146 443-977-6484

Rider Insunance

Look for the Rider Booth at all the Rolling Bike Show Events

A to Z Cycles

1472 E. Lebanon Rd. Dover, DE 19901 302-632-2272 www.atozcycles.com 1st (10) Ten get free kooze and chance to win free service (See Traveling Kooze Contest Rules for Details)

Pit & Pub

2706 Philadelphia Ave. Ocean City, MD. 21842 410-289-2020 www.pitandpub.com

Lenny’s Leather

127 North Centre St. Cumberland, MD. 21502 240-362-8211

www.petescycle.com www.petescycle.com

Free Patch Sew with Purchase / Check-in In-Step Leather

7540 Washington Blvd. US1 Shopping Center Elkridge, MD. Random check-in from May will win a $25.00 Gift Card

No Croak Embroidary

1777 Old Westminster Pike, Westminister, MD 21048 1st (10) Ten Get free stock patch and sew.

Wicked Killa Ink

8740 Cherry Lane, Suite 16, Laurel, MD. 20707 240-482-6162 www.wickedkillaink.com 1st (10) Ten get check-ins get $25 Gift Card

CHECK-IN LOCATIONS

410-799-1568

410-386-6155

Apehangers

9100 Crain Hwy. Bel Alton, Maryland 301-753-1650

www.apehangersbar.com

C & C Cycle

8182 Telegraph Rd, Severn, MD 21144 410-305-0924

Cancun Cantina

7501 Old Telegraph Rd. Hanover, MD. 21076 410-761-6188

Chesapeake Cycles (Victory & Indian)

104 Defense Hwy. Annapolis, MD 21401 410-266-0015 www.chesapeakecycles.com 1st (10) Ten Get 25% off in stock Jackets

Hoopers

12913 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, MD. 21842 410-213-1771 www.hooperscrabhouse. com

Jackman Custom Cycles

1531 Tilco Drive #103, Frederick, MD. 21704 301-620-0064 www.chopperdaddy.com First (3) check-ins Get a Free T-shirt

Love Lust Cycles

6747 Mid Cities Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705 (240) 603-5630

www.candccycle.com www.cancuncantina.com

First (5) Check-ins get a Free T-shirt Mary’s Bargan Cycles

New Castle Farmers Market 110 N. DuPont Hwy. New Castle, DE 19720

302-322-9323

Outback leather

309 Main Street, Laurel, MD. 20707 301-604-2211 www.mdoutbackleather.com

Pickle’s Pub

Midway Shopping Center, 706 Philadelphia Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842 (410) 289-4891

Reckless Ric’s

1702 Furnace Drive, Glen Burnie, MD. 21060 410-590-2280 www.recklessrics.com

Regulators Motorcycle Apparel

10 Chesnut Drive, Elkton, MD 23923

Renegade Classics

3180 Solomons Island Rd #101, Edgewater, Md 21037 410-956-RIDE (7433) www.renegadeannapolis.com

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First (5) Check-ins get a Free T-shirt

Rips

3809 N. Crain Hwy. Bowie, MD

Wine & Spirit Shoppe

301-805-5902 www.ripscountryvillage.com

SeaBreeze

27130 S. Sandgates Rd, Mechanicsville, MD. 20659 301-373-5217

Sylvester Saloon

7326 Golden Ring Rd, Essex, MD 21221 (443) 559-8012

The Tavern

4975 St Leonard Rd, Saint Leonard, Maryland (410) 586-2225

Triple Nines Bar and Billiards

7540 Washington Blvd. Elkridge, Maryland 21075

Whirled of Color

116 Roesler Road Glen Burnie, MD 21060 410-553-0953 First (5) Check-ins get $100 off Custom Paint work done by Whirled of Color.

Woodstock Inn

1514 Woodstock RD. Woodstock, MD 21163 410-750-3673

www.woodstockinn.net

Random Check-in from May will win a $25.00 Gift Card

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Card# City 35 Laurel, MD 8474 Waldorf, MD 8222 Manassas, VA 911 Odenton, MD All winners have 45 days to claim 823 Laurel, MD their prizes. Winners may do 500 Baltimore, MD so via email thru Challenge@ 7244 Mechanicsville, MD bigcityrhino.com or thru the 38 Laurel, MD contact us page on our website www.bigcityrhino.com 8346 Linthicum, MD 5252 New Oxford, PA

JUNE WINNERS

OC BIKEFEST VIP PACKAGE CONTEST

All Registrations and Check-In for the months of June, July, and Aug will be entered to win a VIP Package for (4) to OC Bikefest, September 17th – 20th 2015 Package Includes (4) Event Passes that includes entrance to all gated OC Bikefest venues (4) Meet & Greet passes for one National Recording Artist (as provided by artist) Seating for (4) people in the VIP section located on the side of the Main Stage at the inlet

BIG CITY RHINO CHALLENGE PRIZE LIST Each Winner gets to choose (2) Two prizes from the list below. Prizes may vary each month as we pick up more sponsors for the Challenge. Thunder Roads Magazine® MD-DE-DC 1 year Subscription Harley Davidson T-shirt from Old Glory Harley Davidson Laurel, MD Thunder Roads Magazine® MD-DE-DC Prize Pack Woodstock Inn T-Shirt Millstream Inn T-Shirt $25 Gift Card to Millstream Inn $25 Gift Card to Woodstock Inn $25 Gift Card to Renegade Classics Edgewater Harley Davidson T-shirt from Harley Davidson of Baltimore $25 gift Card to Pete’s Cycle Pete’s Cycles T-Shirt $25 Gift Card to Old Glory H-D $25 Gift Card to Harley Davidson of Baltimore $25 Gift Card to Glen Burnie Motorsports Glen Burnie Motorsports T-Shirt $25 Gas Card $25 Instep Leather Custom Made Belt from Outback Leathers of Laurel, MD $75 gift card to Wicked Killa Ink of Laurel, MD

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Canaan Valley, Blackwater Falls, Dolly Sods and Spruce Knob

his is a story from a Memorial Day Weekend a couple of years ago when Rose and I first started seeing one another. She lived in Weston, WV, and I was in Warrenton, VA, so we used to rendezvous somewhere in the middle. This one takes place near Seneca Rocks. Please enjoy!

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I was eager with anticipation for a rare three day weekend of riding. Rose and I were meeting Sunday at our base camp at Appalachian Cabins near Seneca Rocks, and from there, we were planning some relatively short rides to some local attractions and landmarks. I headed out 211 with my Memorial Day flag zip tied to the back rest. As I passed Clevenger’s Corner and Ginger and Hoot’s, I noticed a car approaching from the rear. I sensed it was a little close in my mirrors, and by the time

it was next to me, I was on the horn trying to hang onto the remaining asphalt the car had allowed me in MY lane. I could tell they were kids, and the passenger was trying to take pictures with his cell phone, so I pulled over to let them get on down the road, but MAN, that was close.

I stopped at a Mickey D’s in Luray. The ride up and down Thornton Gap had worked up my appetite, and I wanted something quick to eat. A car load of tourists parked next to Nauti as I was eating on the patio. A girl got out and seemed to be following instructions from her boyfriend, or husband, and posed next to my bike for some pics. I wasn’t familiar with the language they were speaking, but they all seemed very happy and excited, and were enjoying the early stages of their holiday as well. I stopped in Outlanders to see if they had any Du-Rags

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to match my flag. They did. I got two for Rose and I. And after some friendly conversation, I walked over to the convenience store on the end and got some provisions. It’s a great place to stop. They have lots of apparel, helmets, and bikes to look at, in a very Appalachian Cabins clean and aesthetically pleasing showroom. Their docile black lab, Ruger, adds a nice touch to a friendly atmosphere, missing from the corporate confines of box stores. We said our goodbyes and I headed up New Market Gap.

derstood that we were here, enjoying what we do the most, because of those who no longer could, and this freedom we all share, really did come at a price. We arrived at the parking lot for the falls. I was kinda jazzed to see so many bikes. We seemed to all arrive at once. Two other bikes were squeezing into the same spot as me, as if the music had stopped in the two wheeled game of musical chairs. One of them had a Chucky doll fixed to his luggage rack. They were from Pennsylvania, which seemed to be the motif of this weekend, as a bunch of PA license plates were observed. We chatted as we all were swapping our stuff in and out of our saddle bags, as bikers do. Chucky, as it turned out, had been riding for six years, ever since the Street Glide he was on, was new. Big John I was really surprised at the falls. With their proximity to other landmarks I’ve ridden to in the area, they hadn’t shown up on my radar until now. This ranks up there as one of the great day rides I’ve done. The falls are 62 feet high and often ice over in the winter. It is among the highest above ground falls in the state, however, I learned afterwards, there are higher ones below ground. The relatively short hike down a nicely constructed boardwalk revealed stunning views of this colorful cascade. I thought it was simply magnificent and stunning, and sharing this with my Little Bit made this perfect day, even more wonderful.

There was one of those “I’m staying in the left lane no matter what” cages attempting to sanctimoniously impede my ascent by parking next to the vehicle to its right, preventing anyone from passing, at sub speed limit rates. Sensing this, I grabbed 4th gear and made quick work of the slowly closing window. Call me impatient, but I didn’t buy a bike to waste perfectly radiused twistys studying license plates from FL. Rendezvousing with the kindest, sweetest, and Catfish Pond at Big Johns dearest angel I’ve ever met, might have had something to do with it as well :) After meeting Rose at the designated coordinates, we packed up and headed for Canaan Valley. It was warm out, finally, but we packed our fleece just in case. Climbing through the mountains the temperature dropped with the altitude on this clear, sunny day. We arrived at the lodge to see if there was anywhere to eat. The only activity was at the shooting range next door. We walked up to the lift area and noted the cloudless sky on this beautiful day, imagining what it would be like to be here in the winter time, with crowds of skiers. We continued our journey north on 32 for Blackwater Falls. Crossing the Blackwater River at Davis, we rolled through Main Street, catching looks from the pedestrians and waves from the bikers on the sidewalks. Nauti was in her glory. Her groan in second gear reverberated off the glass of the buildings on each side, as her new-found garb, majestically waved in the pristine, clear air. Everything was just hyperly vivid. I sensed a connection, like we all unTHUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC

We stopped on our way back at Big Johns Restaurant for some much needed grub. There was a balcony out Chucky Glide back with some dispensers for fish food for the fish in the pond. While we waited for our dinner, we watched a hoard of well-fed catfish vii for the grub we were tossing over the deck. It wasn’t long before two geese swam over and took over the show. The entertainment made for a great way to pass the time while our food was being prepared, and it wasn’t lost on me, how happy I was, sharing this simple moment with someone who managed to capture and mend the heart of this otherwise lonely biker.

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We made our way back to our chrome horse and noted the toilet and trash can next to the front door, so the camera was eagerly employed once again. We donned our fleece we so reluctantly packed, but were relieved that we had, as the mountain air began to chill. Even though the ride back Seneca Rocks was the same as the ride there, I was reminded how great the roads are in WV, and why motorcycles are so enjoyable.

a point and took some pics of our perch on top of our little world. By the time we got back to 28, it was raining pretty steadily, so we stopped back at the cabin and parked Nauti, uninstalled her colors, and disembarked in the amply equipped adventure cage. It was more comfortable being dry again, and the Tremonti CD on the stereo found the volume knob put to good use adding a jolt of energy to a rainy day.

Day two began by moving our provisions to a more spacious cabin across the road. My last minute planning found us without a 2 night vacancy, but we happily “roughed it” in their motel for one night. After getting everything inside, we almost felt like not leaving. It was beautifully built, and gave an all new meaning to the term, “cozy”, and beckoned us to stay. There would be plenty of time to soak it all in, especially in the hot tub, but it was time for some more exploring. We headed in to Petersburg for some breakfast in hopes of finding an electronics store for Overlook at Spruce Knob a charger. I discovered by new camera doesn’t charge in the laptop’s USB port like my old one did and I forgot to bring the battery charger along. After the meal, we rode by the Radio Shack, that a local gave us directions to, only to discover it was closed. Oh well, I still had my cell phone, but I would miss the 16mp shots in this of awesome region. We took the right turn at the sign for “Dolly Sods”, which I kept calling Solly Dods, because I’d never heard of it, and I’ve been diagnosed with CRAFT, (Can’t Remember a F@#king Thing). Well, the road soon turned to gravel, and though there were still signs for the park, I wondered how much further it was. We kept climbing and climbing. There were areas of washDolly Sods boarded sections over-taxing Nauti’s suspension. I felt bad for my Pillion, only to discover, she was enjoying the adventure just as much as I was, aside from wondering how much abuse this heavy street bike could take on these roads. After about 5 miles of first and second gear, we arrived at the park on top of the mountain. I turned the motor off and heard the whine of the cooling fan. I should have realized it was on for as little air the engine was getting. It had started to sprinkle and we were running behind schedule for a meetup with some friends at Spruce Knob, so we quickly disembarked and found a path to the rocky overlooks. Wow! What a view! We walked very carefully over some boulders to

We missed our friends, who had waited for us, despite Spruce Knob numerous texts Observation Tower that we were running behind, sent out of range, in hopes they would be retrieved. I felt bad. I thought we’d at least catch up to them at the summit, but one of them wasn’t feeling well as it turned out. We reached the top. At 4863 feet MSL, it is the highest point in WV. We made the short hike to the observation tower. Along the way, was a rock field that visitors had constructed their own Inukshuk monuments on. At the tower, after we took pictures a n o t h e r couple, with their camera, I stood with my arms wrapped Inukshuk at Spruce Knob around my new-found angel. I felt a wave of almost overwhelming joy metaphorically surrounding me with beauty in every direction. It was like experiencing a long awaited dose of pure, legal, euphoria.

As all good journeys, this one was nearing its end. We picked up some provisions in Franklin and headed back to our inviting cabin. Our stay there was nothing short of magical, and icing on the cake to a wonderful weekend. Base camping from Seneca Rocks is a great starting point for exploring some of West Virginia’s finest attractions. The logistics of it all really worked out very well. And the accommodations at Appalachian Cabins, were extremely comfortable and clean. All and all, it was an experience I shall not soon forget. Cheers and thanks for reading! Marc Ritchie

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“DOT LOBBY BAN” REPEAL ATTEMPT THWARTED

A provision contained in a federal appropriations bill could have struck down the “DOT lobby ban” implemented by Congress in 1998 to prevent the Department of Transportation from strongarming states on helmet laws and other unwanted legislation.

DOT REGULATORS TO CRACK DOWN ON NOVELTY HELMETS U.S. transportation regulators on Wednesday, May 20 called for stronger rules for motorcycle helmets, proposing additional safety requirements in an effort to crack down on “novelty” helmets that do not meet federal standards. Department of Transportation officials say such uncertified helmets are unsafe and do not protect riders in crashes despite being sold and marketed for use on the road. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposes to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 218 to modify the existing performance requirements of the standard by adding construction requirements. Its Proposed Rulemaking changes would further define what makes an acceptable motorcycle helmet, from its thickness to its compression ability, “in an attempt to help riders and state law enforcement officials identify inferior helmets.” Such changes aim “to reduce fatalities and injuries resulting from traffic accidents involving use of motorcycle helmets” that fail to meet federal standards, DOT regulators told Reuters news agency, adding that rider deaths are disproportionately high due in part to the high number of motorcyclists wearing substandard helmets. It is not clear why so many motorcycle riders use inferior helmets, said the regulators, but they say part of the problem seems to be that riders do not understand the risks. Novelty helmets can also be cheaper and appear “more comfortable or stylish,” they added. So-called “Novelty” helmets generally cover a smaller area of the head, have thin liners and are often sold with disclaimers stating that they are not for highway use “yet they are sold to highway users and used in great numbers by motorcyclists.” Tougher standards are expected to help authorities prosecute sellers of noncompliant helmets in states where helmets are mandatory, regulators said. The public can comment on the proposal for 60 days, up until July 20, 2015, before the department moves to issue its final regulation. THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC

However, thanks to the swift actions of national and state motorcyclists rights organizations, riders across the country rose to the occasion and supported an amendment introduced by Congressional Representatives Tim Walberg (R-MI), Jim Sensenbrenner (RWI), and Reid Ribble (R-WI) to strip the offending provision. When the U.S. House of Representatvies addressed the 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations act (H.R. 2577) on June 3-4, Section 102 was removed. WEIRD NEWS: COPS CREATE TRAFFIC JAM TO CATCH BIKERS SPLITTING LANES New York police officers were recently caught on camera intentionally causing a traffic jam on the highway to catch motorcyclists splitting lanes through the stopped vehicles. The YouTube video has gone viral on the Internet, and was picked up by www. filmingcops.com, a conglomerative blogging service documenting police abuse otherwise ignored by traditional media outlets. The narrator of the YouTube clip claims that the police actually shut down the entire highway for the sole purpose of catching bikers driving in between lanes. Several unsuspecting bikers can be seen in the video being pulled over as cops demand their license and registration, while the video shows the rest of the traffic on the highway at a complete stop for some time so that the cops can generate ticket revenues; “This appears to be one of the most epic parasitic wealth-extractions in recent memory.” QUOTABLE QUOTE: “Knowledge is power [Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est].” ~ Francis Bacon (1561-1626) English Renaissance theorist

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TECH TIP: Getting the Indian Back on its Warriorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Path

By James Gilman

n this months tech tip we are going to address what seems a common problem for the Indian PowerPlus 100 engine. The PowerPlus engine that was introduced in 2002 is overall a good engine with plenty of power and torque and not to mention easy on the eyes. All that being said some PowerPlus engines have an issue with blowing head gaskets. Here is a quick overview of what to be on the look out for when identifying a head gasket leak on most American made air cooled V Twins: 1. Loss of power 2. Excessive smoke from exhaust 3. Air/smoke blowing for head gasket area 4. Oil blowing from head gasket area 5. Whistling sounds when running 6. Poor fuel mileage 7. Fouled spark plugs 8. Hard starting

Here is an example of what a blown head gasket looks like.

Removing Head and Cylinder Once you have removed the head and cylinder it is important to install cylinder stud protectors and cover all openings of the engine.

Verifying Head Gasket is Blown With the use of a leak down gauge and the piston at top dead center compression stroke, verify the cylinder has more than 10% leak down. The other method is to use a compression gauge the compression should measure over 100psi on a good engine. Both leak down and compression measurements are with known good valve to valve seat engagement. Most of the time you can visually see the head gasket protruding from the area between the head and cylinder.

Checking the Head and Cylinder An easy way to check the head and cylinder is to use a straight edge and put a flash light behind it to see if any light shines through. This is an easy way to check as most feeler gauges will not fit under the straight edge. Fortunate for us at Love Lust Cycles we have a lathe at our disposal which allows us to chuck up both the head and the cylinder and check the mating surfaces.

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Repairing the Problem After verifying the head and cylinder have several thousands variance which seems to be a common problem with these particular engines it is now time to shave the head and the cylinder to ensure proper head gasket mating surface.

Do not try to remove too much material at once. Several light skim cuts will get you where you need Playa.

There is a light pass on both pictures above. You can visually see the variance in the head gasket mating surface where the shiny part is what has been cut and the dirty part is what is still not tru. This particular set took eight light passes on the cylinder and nine light passes on the head.

We understand most people don’t have a lathe or mill laying around to have the capability to do this. We highly recommend you have a trained professional perform this task. Trying to do so without the proper equipment will damage these parts. Stayed tuned for next months tech tip where we will discuss improperly installing the top end and adjusting push rods. Now this is our fourth tech tip installment with Thunder Roads Magazine we intentionally used a non Harley for this tech tip to showcase our versatility with American made air cooled V Twins. Love Lust Cycles prides themselves going the extra mile where other shops tend to fall short. This Indian is a prime example of what we strive to do for our customers as this particular bike has been to several shops with no resolution. What most shops seem to forget is we can’t survive without the support of our customers. It is our responsibility as shop owners to be diligent and honest with our customers and their bikes. We’re bringing back “Quality over Quantity.” You can see video footage of machining the cylinder head and cylinder on our Facebook or Instagram page @lovelustcycles. If you have any questions or suggestions on future tech tips please email us at lovelustcycles@gmail.com. ____________________________________________ About the Author James is the co-owner of Love Lust Cycles located in Beltsville MD and is a factory-trained, Master Technician with over 20 year’s experience. James decided long ago after being at the mercy of vendors and companies to “Master” all aspects of the motorcycle and maintain top quality work in house doing it himself. James wants to remind all of you to, “Keep the rubber on the ground and the wind in your face Playa”

Here is a before and after of the cylinder head. As you can see we had to remove a decent amount of material to obtain a flat surface.

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upcoming events

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DELAWARE

Diamond Bike Night Wednesday, July 22, 2015 Diamond Motor Sports Join us for bike night with Speed & Strength’s Stunt Rider, Clint Ewing. 302-697-3222

MARYLAND

Hagerstown Bike Week Thursday, July 2, 2015 Sunday, July 5, 2015 Marketplace filled with vendors, Tattoo artists, Bikini bike washes, Stunt shows, Biker games, Bike vendors, Scenic rides, attoo and bikini contests, Local restaurants featuring breakfast, lunch and dinner specials throughout the four days, steak to an all American picnic, a hog roast to hard-shell crabs and drink specials! Participating Businesses: Twigg Cycles, M&S Harley Davidson, Thunder Road Bar & Grill, Creekside Inn, Cancun Cantina West, Hager Hall Conference & Event Center. Visit website for more information and event details. hagerstownbikeweek.org/ 6th Annual Jen Kelly Memorial Ride & Bands for Boobs event Saturday, July 11, 2015 10:30 AM he 6th Annual Jen Kelly Memorial Ride & Bands for Boobs fundraisers, are in conjunction to raise funds for Breast Cancer Awareness Inc of Cumberland Valley. $10 per person donation, (100% proceeds to the beneficiary of the event) Thunder Roads Bar & Grille, Hagerstown, MD. 21740 Dangerouz Divaz MC Anniversary Event Saturday, July 11, 2015 Sunday, July 12, 2015 Friday July 10 (Meet & Greet) - Cafe Noir 3627 Offutt Rd. Randallstown, MD 21133 8p-until. Saturday July 11 Patapsco Arena 3301 Annapolis Rd. Baltimore, MD 9p-2a - $20/ adv tix or $25 at the door http://dangerouzdivazmc2015anniversary. eventbrite.com/?aff=efbevent War Fighters MC 3rd Annual Bikini Bike Wash Sunday, July 12, 2015 12:00 PM – 6:00PM Come out and support educational grants for the families of those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice. Hooters – Laurel, MD. Hannum’s Xtreme All Harley Drag Race Series 2015- Maryland International Raceway Sunday, July 12, 2015 7:30 AM Gates open at 7:30 AM! Join us for a day of racing, music, food, beverages, vendors & more! www.hannumshd.com

Custom Concepts 1st Annual Bike Night Friday, July 17, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM Food (available for purchase) provided by The Corner Market Beer truck provided by WMD Distributers $2/cup Music- Sean & Perry Kamp 50/50, Raffles All beer proceeds to benefit the F.O.P All bikes welcome! Come out for an evening of good people, music and food to benefit the F.O.P! Exit 34 off of 68. Take Rt 36 towards Westernport. Turn left onto Rt 55/Vale Summit Rd. Custom Concepts is 1/2 mile down on left. 301-689-6141 www.facebook.com events/1601778400096796/ Thunder Roads Magazine® MD-DEDC ROLLING BIKE SHOW 2015 – Sponsored by RIDER Insurance® Saturday, July 18, 2015 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Apehangers Bar and Grill Back by popular demand, Thunder Roads Magazine® MD-DE-DC, the magazine that RIDES, is once again bringing the Rolling Bike Show back to your area. Come on out and join us for a great day of entertainment and food. We will be holding (5) Five Rolling Bike Shows this year that will consist of (5) five classes: TOURING, CRUISER, CUSTOM, SPORT, and VINTAGE. Registration fees remain the same at $10.00 per entry, with proceeds donated to the hosting locations choice. Each class winner will receive a prize and of course we will have a Best in Show Winner that will receive a Readers Ride Article in the follow up magazine and be entered into the finals which will be held at OC Fall Bike Week 2015. Each winner of the Best In show will be presented via in person or by custom made poster by Thunder Roads Magazine® MD-DE-DC if they are unable to attend. All attendees can come by and vote for the Best of the Best. Winner of the Final Five Bikes will win the Cover and Calendar shoot for the February 2016 issue of Thunder Roads Magazine® MD-DE-DC, and free entry to the Timonium Motorcycle Show. Please check us out on Facebook for other great events and more information on each individual venue. www.facebook.com/ trmdel or thru the contact us page on the website www.bigcityrhino.com. 14th Annual Chrome City Ride for Benedictine Sunday, July 26, 2015 from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM Motorcycles and classic/custom cars gather at various registration locations to ride in escorted convoys to the Benedictine School on the Eastern Shore. $25 Ride fee includes: T-shirt, catered lunch, entertainment, prizes and more. Proceeds benefit children and adults with developmental disabilities. Registration locations / time: Old Glory Harley-Davidson, 11800 Laurel Bowie Road, Laurel MD / 8:15 – 9:00 am Outback Steakhouse, Forest Drive, Annapolis MD / 9 - 10 am. Rommel Harley-Davidson Delmarva, 22586 Sussex Highway, Seaford DE / 9:30 - 10:30 am. The Greene Turtle, 2318 N. Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury MD / 9:00 10:00 am. Paul T. Ewing Inc, Westbound Rt. 50 (near airport), Easton MD / 9:30 - 10:30 am The Benedictine School, Ridgely MD / 9:30 am 2:00 pm (campus event concludes at 2:00 pm) 410-634-2292 www.benschool.org/2015_ChromeCityRideXIV /2015ChromeCityRideXIVPage1.htm

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The Not Such A Virgin Poker Run! Sunday, July 26, 2015 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM American Legion Riders Post 18 Chapter’s 2nd poker run. Only $20 per rider, couples $30, extra card only $5. The best and worse hands are winners. Join us for a ride around ‘God’s Country’ on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Our first stop will be visiting our friends at the Rock Hall, Maryland American Legion Post 228. Join the fun and join the ride. All proceeds fund local American Legion Rider charities. www.facebook. com/pages/American-Legion-RidersPost-18/701115336598136 7th Annual Ride for Animals Benefiting BARCS and Bella’s Bully Buddies Sunday, August 2, 2015 from 10AM to 5PM This year’s Ride for Animals will once again benefit Bella’s Bully Buddies and BARCS Animal Shelter. There will be lots of vendors and rescue groups. Onsite tattoo and piercing There will also be live music The Ride will start and end at Parker’s (Formally Williamsburg Inn) on 11131 Pulaski Highway, White Marsh, MD 21162. Pets are welcome but must be under owners control at all times, and they are not allowed to enter the building or be left in a vehicle unattended. Please remember there will be shelter pets at this event so if you are not sure how your pet will be please leave them at home there will be lots of animals there to give love too. Registration will open at 10:00am, Kick Stands up at 12:00. Ticket Price will include your event souvenir. Rider: $20.00 Passenger: $10.00 None Riders: $5.00 Apple’s 12th Annual East Coast Motorcycle Rally Wednesday, August 5, 2015 Saturday, August 8, 2015 Formerly known as the “East Coast Sturgis Motorcycle Rally” Two Stages, GREAT BANDS five days of Colossal Entertainment You won’t Forget! Come Early, Stay Late!There will also be a Poker Run, Bike Show, Field Events, Contests and All Kinds of Wild Fun! This is the event that’s taking the country by storm! All the reasons are right. Mountains, Open Country, Good People, Clean Air and the Freedom of the road! The East Coast Motorcycle Rally is the hot spot for motorcyclist to get together for good times, good food, and great entertainment. Come, Camp, Party! NO ONE DAY RATE! Rally Ticket price includes: Camping / Concerts / Tours / motorcycle Demolition Derby and All other Activities. HOT SHOWERS AVAILABLE EVERY DAY: FREE RV’S, CAMPERS, BUSES ETC.. Apple mountain main event grounds for the east coast motorcycle rally has no full hook up sites, rv’s, campers etc are welcome on the main event grounds, self-contained. www.eastcoastmotorcyclerally.com/ Archangel Charities 6th Annual Bike Wash Saturday, August 8, 2015 from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM The Archangel Charities and Archangel Riders MC is hosting their 6th Annual Bikini Bike Wash benefitting the Connected Warrior Foundation. The Hustler Girls will be washing bikes for tips. Sullivan’s Steak and Beverage Co. Laurel Plaza, 9624 Fort Meade Road. Laurel, MD. THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC

Southern Maryland Music & Bike Fest Saturday, August 15, 2015 Live Music, Bike Games, Bike Show and Lots More St. Mary’ s Co. Fairground, Leonardtown, MD www.somdbikefest.com Thunder Roads Magazine® MD-DE-DC ROLLING BIKE SHOW 2015 – Sponsored by RIDER Insurance® Sunday, August 16, 2015 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Woodstock Inn Back by popular demand, Thunder Roads Magazine® MD-DE-DC, the magazine that RIDES, is once again bringing the Rolling Bike Show back to your area. Come on out and join us for a great day of entertainment and food. We will be holding (5) Five Rolling Bike Shows this year that will consist of (5) five classes: TOURING, CRUISER, CUSTOM, SPORT, and VINTAGE. Registration fees remain the same at $10.00 per entry, with proceeds donated to the hosting locations choice. Each class winner will receive a prize and of course we will have a Best in Show Winner that will receive a Readers Ride Article in the follow up magazine and be entered into the finals which will be held at OC Fall Bike Week 2015. Each winner of the Best In show will be presented via in person or by custom made poster by Thunder Roads Magazine® MD-DE-DC if they are unable to attend. All attendees can come by and vote for the Best of the Best. Winner of the Final Five Bikes will win the Cover and Calendar shoot for the February 2016 issue of Thunder Roads Magazine® MD-DE-DC, and free entry to the Timonium Motorcycle Show. Please check us out on Facebook for other great events and more information on each individual venue. www.facebook.com/trmdel or thru the contact us page on the website www.bigcityrhino.com. Charm City Mods vs Rockers Saturday, August 29, 2015 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Vintage and Retro Motorcycle and Scooter show recreating the Mods and Rockers subculture of England in the 50s and 60s. Event includes: Motorcycle & Scooter Show with Trophies, Live music featuring The Fabulettes, Sideshow Entertainer Mab Just Mab, Vintage PinUp Contest sponsored by Atomic Cheesecake Studio, MVA Motorcycle Simulator, Mods vs Rockers Slowride Showdown. www.charmcitymodsvsrockers.com

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West Virginia State HOG Rally 2015 Wednesday, July 8, 2015 Sunday, July 12, 2015 The 2015 West Virginia State HOG Rally will be held in Huntington, WV There will be Entertainment, Vendors, Activities, Multiple choices in Lodging, Restaurants and more! For more details on a list of Scheduled Activities, Registration details, Directions, Lodging Information, Common FAQ’s and more, please visit the website below. www.wvstatehogrally.com/ THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC

Charlie’s Block Party Friday, July 10, 2015 For part of the 2015 WV Heritage HOG Rally, Charlie’s is throwing a block party! Live music from Iron Horse, stunt show from Ill Conduct as well as great food and contests! www.charlieshd.com Battle Cross Memorial Fundraiser/ Poker Run Saturday, July 18, 2015 11:00 AM WARRIOR BROTHERHOOD VETERANS M.C. Poker run and MEMORIAL FUNDRAISER! Saturday JULY 18, 2015 AT BUBS CYCLE IN CRAB ORCHARD ACROSS THE STREET FROM WALMART. Registration starts at 10:00 AM, KICK STANDS UP AT 12:00 PM. ALL PROCEEDS ARE FOR IRAQ / AFGHANISTAN COMBAT MEMORIAL CROSS. FOOD, MUSIC, DOOR PRIZES, FUN FOR ALL Contact “BONES” 304-890-6662 for more details GABRIEL_ROLDAN@LIVE.COM ALL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. PLEASE HELP HONOR OUR TROOPS AND VETERANS. ALL DONATIONS ARE WELCOME. bubs cycle ,1605 Robert C Byrd Dr, Crab Orchard, WV 25827, across the street from Walmart 304-890-6662 MountainFest Wednesday, July 22, 2015 Sunday, July 26, 2015 Mountainfest is a motorcycle rally that takes place in in the beautiful mountains of Wild and Wonderful West Virginia. The event consists of vendors, bands, runs, shows, camping, etc. Locations include: Mylan Park, Triple S Harley-Davidson, Downtown Morgantown, and surrounding areas. All are welcome to this family friendly event. Proceeds from MountainFest go to non-profit Mylan Park, and the many worthwhile public and private projects underway there. Our long-term goal is to make Wild and Wonderful MountainFest one of the nation’s premier motorcycling events. MountainFest on Facebook: https://www. facebook.com/MountainFest http://www.wvmountainfest.com/Further Information can also be found by emailing info@wvmountainfest.com; contacting Mylan Park via Telephone at (304)-983-2383; and/or also by contacting Triple S Harley-Davidson via Telephone at (304)-284-8244 GWRRA 2015 WV District Rally Friday, July 24, 2015 Saturday, July 25, 2015 Seminars (REP, LTP, MEP, MA), TRC or ARC Rider Courses (TBA), North Carolina Drill Team Performance Friday Night Entertainment, Poker Dice Roll Guided Tour Rides, 50/25/15/10, Indoor Games Rally Shirts, Vendors, Bike & Light Show and Parade Door Prizes, Riders Education Drawing, Downtown Ice Cream Social, Best Dressed Competition, Krazy Hat Contest, Grand Prize Drawing, Auction Baskets, FUN, FUN & MORE FUN!!! www.wvgwrra.org/wvrally.html

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upcoming events

DBz MC National Party Friday, August 14, 2015 Sunday, August 16, 2015 DBz MC Baltimore 919-628-4228

Mountainfest July 22nd – 26th

Apple Mountain Motorcycle Rally Aug. 5th – 9th

OC Jams / Delmarva Bike Week Sept. 17th – 20th

Sgt. Michael Todd May Memorial Car and Bike Show Saturday, August 8, 2015 10:00 AM Come Ride With Us for the Sgt. Todd May Memorial Poker Run - Registration is from 10-Noon. $20 Per Person. $1000 Cash Prize. Lunch and Live Music to Follow Ride www. triplesharley-davidson.com/ 14th Annual Ride For Life Dice Run August 15th, 2015 10 am-12pm Texas Roadhouse 290 Emily Drive Clarksburg, WV. 26301 Sign up includes Breakfast and Dinner Door Prizes/Raffles Galore, 50/50 Drawing, High and Low Roll , Cash Prizes and Bike Games, Live Music, Shirts Available $15.00 Call to pre-order to ensure size and color, All Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society Always a great event! Great scenic riding and quality stops along the way. For More info Call: Chrissy Musta - 304-677-1472 Clint Monroe – 304-672-0311 www.wvbikersforacure.com Further Information can also be found by emailing info@wvmountainfest.com; contacting Mylan Park via Telephone at (304)-983-2383; and/or also by contacting Triple S HarleyDavidson via Telephone at (304)-284-8244

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biker friendly directory

DEALERS & SHOPS A to Z Cycles 1472 E. Lebanon Rd. Dover, DE 19901 302-632-2272 www.atozcycles.com Baltimore Harley Davidson 8845 Pulaski Hwy. Baltimore, MD 21237 410-238-2003 www.hdstore.com Battley Harley Davidson /Battley Cycles 7830 Airpark Road Gaithersburg, MD 301-948-4581 www.battley.com Brandywine Auto Parts/Brandywine Automotive Centers 14000 Crain Hwy Brandywine, MD 20613 301-372-1000 www.brandywineparts.com Broken Wing Cycles 155 Prospect Dr #103 Huntington, MD 20639 866-518-9101 www.brokenwingcycles.com C&C Cycle 8182 Telegraph Rd Severn, MD 21144 410-305-0924 www.candccycle.com Chesapeake Cycles 104 Defense Hwy. Annapolis, MD 21401 410-266-0015 chesapeakecycles.com Chesapeake Motor and Powersports 436 C Chinquiapin Round Rd. Annapolis, MD 21401 443-714-8004 www.cmandps.com Defender Cycle Works Fowler Industrial Park Unit 4 Mechanicsville, MD 20659 301-247-9901 301-247-5733

East Coast Sound 101 Skip Jack Rd, Suite 5 Prince Frederick, MD 20678 443-968-9635 Glen Burnie Motorsports 20 Holsum Way Glen Burnie, MD 21060 1-855-253-5253 GlenBurnieMototrsports.com Final Touch Detailing 14921 Baltimore Ave Laurel, MD 20707 (240) 456-4502 Jim’s Battery Warehouse Laurel Commerce Center 14721-K Baltimore Ave Laurel, MD 20707 301-604-7333 Love Lust Cycles 6747 Mid Cities Avenue Beltsville, MD 20705 240-603-5630 Old Glory Harley Davidson 11800 Laurel Bowie Road Laurel, MD 20708 www.oldgloryhd.com 301-575-0575 Pete’s Cycles 344 Bel Air Rd. Bel Air, MD 21014 410-879-3586 For other locations go to www.petescycle.com S.M. City Motorsports 20260 Poplar Ridge Rd. Lexington Park, MD 20653 301-863-6499 Sunset Cycles 9748 Stephen Decatur Hwy Decatur Business Center Units 208-209 Ocean City, MD 21044 443-520-6005 TG Automotive 8176 Telegraph Road, Suite E Severn, MD 21144 443-795-4733 www.tgautomotivemd.com

Whirled of Colors Custom Paint & Air Brush Studios 116 Roesler Road Glen Burnie, MD 21060 410-553-0953 Zen Powersports 7881-C Beechcraft Ave. Gaithersburg, MD 20879 301-740-6900 www.zenpowersports.com Zipper’s Performance Products Elkridge, Maryland 410-579-2828 www.ZippersPerformance.com

Bars & Restaurants Apehanger’s Bar & Grill 9100 Crain Hwy. Bel Alton, Maryland 301-753-1650

Captain John’s Crab House 16215 Cobb Island Road Newburg, MD 20664 301-259-2315 www.cjcrab.com Gilligan’s Pier 11535 Popes Creek Rd. Newburg, MD 20644 301-259-4514 www.gilliganspier.com Hooper’s Crab House 12913 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, MD 21842 410-213-1771 HoopersCrabHouse.com FinCityBrewing.com Hooters - Laurel 14707 Baltimore Ave Laurel, MD 20707 (301) 362-5668 Millstream Inn 5310 Dogwood Rd. Baltimore, MD 21207 410-265-8224 www.millstreamgirls.com

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Phil’s Place 5826 Gallent Green Road Hughesville,Md 301-274-3515 Pickles Pub 8th Street & Coastal Hwy Ocean City, MD 410-289-4891 Pit & Pub 2706 Philadelphia Avenue Ocean City, MD. 21842 www.pitandpub.com 410-289-2020 Rips Casual Dining 3809 N. Crain Hwy. Bowie, MD Restaurant: 301-805-5901 Deli: 301-805-5903 Wine & Spirit Shoppe 301-805-5902 www.ripscountryvillage.com Seabreeze / Swampy’s 27130 S. Sandgates Rd Mechanicsville, MD 301-373-5217 The Full Moon Saloon 12702 Old Bridge Road Unit 38 W. Ocean City, MD 21842 443-664-5317 Triple Nine’s 7540 Washington Blvd. Elkridge, Maryland 21075 410-799-1818 The Scuttlebutt 12320 Neale Sound Dr Cobb Island, MD 20625 (240) 233-3113 The Tavern 4975 St. Leonard Rd. St Leonard, MD 20685 410-586-2225 www.thetavernofstleonard.com The Woodstock Inn 1514 Woodstock RD Woodstock, MD 21163 410-750-3673 www.woodstockinn.net

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Trader Lee’s 9935 Stephen Decatur Hwy. #145 Ocean City, MD. 21842 410-213-2000

Legal Services

Law offices of Jay Irwin Block 90 Painters Mill Rd. Suite 131 Owings Mills, MD 21117 410-356-6555 800-875-6554 www.stahlandblock.com

Apparel / Retail Certainty Stores 101 Randolph Ave. Elkins, WV 26241 304-630-1716 www.Certaintystores.com In-Step Leather 7540 Washington Blvd. US1 Shopping Center Elkridge, MD 410-799-1568 Maryland Small Arms Range 9801 Fallard Court Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 301-599-0800 www.msar.com Mary’s Bargain Cycle New Castle Farmers Market 110 N. DuPont Hwy. New Castle, DE 19720 302-322-9323 MD Sheds 8196 Ritchie Hwy. Pasadena, MD 21122 410-903-8735 Outback Leather 309 Main Street Laurel, MD. 20707 www.mdoutbackleather.com 301-604-2211

Renegade Classics 3180 Solomons Island Rd #101, Edgewater, Md 21037 www.renegadeannapolis.com 410-956-RIDE (7433) Southern Maryland Pawn 2224 Crain Hwy Waldorf, MD 20601 240-222-3547 www.smdpawn.com The Busy Ness www.esty.com/shop/ thebusyness Unique Lingerie & More 3065 Leonardtown Rd. Waldorf, MD 20601 301-645-2228 Vape Frog 346 Ritchie Hwy Severna Park, MD 21146 410-544-6500 www.vapefrog.com

Home Improvement Insurance Agents Chris Davis Plumbing Brooklyn, Maryland 443-255-9223 D&B Pool Services 30135 Three Notch Rd. Charlotte Hall, MD 20622 301-934-1274 www.dandbpools.com

Callahan Insurance Agency Beverly Callahan 135 Christiana Road, Suite 3 New Castle, DE 19720 302-395-1322 Bagent2000@aol.com

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Photography

Michael J. Alves US Patriot Photography

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Tattoo Wicked Killa Ink 8740 Cherry Lane Suite 16 Laurel, MD 20707 240-482-6162 www.wickedkillaink.com

Lodging

Alamo Motel 12614 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, MD 21842 410-213-1884 Francis Scott Key Family Resort 12806 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, MD 21842 800-213-0088 www.fskfamily.com

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Timeless Tavern 1745 Snow Hill Road Stockton, MD 21864 410-632-1555

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