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Big City’s Two-Wheel Testament.......................5 MX Antix USA....................................................7 Joker’s Wild.......................................................9 Big City Road Hounds..................................... 11
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Tech Tips.........................................................15 Rolling Bike Show: Battley Cycles...................16
Editor / Owner / Publisher BIG CITY BIGCITY@TRMDEL.com
Sippin’ Shine....................................................22 K.I.S.S. in the Kitchen.....................................27 Reader’s Ride..................................................29 Center Calendar..............................................30
SALES & MARKETING Steve “Hillbilly” Craig Mike “Rhino” Ryan (443) 875-7887 (443) 875-7482 Hillbilly@trmdel.com rhino@trmdel.com Suzy “Carebear” Leighton David “Barney” Barnhouse 302-383-9041 717-465-2292 Carebear@trmdel.com
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Teresa “Blueiz” Christiansen Mike “Tractor” Herbert 301-283-8008 240-298-0472 Blueiz@trmdel.com tractor@trmdel.com
Tabasco Report...............................................55
Out & About.....................................................38 Events.............................................................44 Biker Friendly Directory...................................48 News Bytes.....................................................52 Thunder Cam..................................................58
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Allegany County Fairgrounds Cumberland, Maryland June 6, 7, 8, 2014 Gates open to the public at Noon June 6 New for Friday Night!!! “A Night to be Sexy” Lingerie Fashion show Produced by TD Productions We are looking for Guys & Gals who are coming to the party to model! We have something sexy for all sizes up to XXXXL so don’t be shy! Application submission deadline is April 15, 2014. For information, application, and instructions go to http://www.lillysapparel.com/abate-model-search.php or contact Cap’n Dave at capndave@verizon.net
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cherished, beloved son or daughter and in which I therefore have provided for me all I need, all day long.
After this Job lived a hundred and forty years; he saw his children and their children to the fourth generation. And so he died, old and full of years (Job 42:16-17)
Will it be on that basis? If it is, this year my life will be characterized by peace, joy, hope and love. That is the choice before us, every one of us. How are we going to live in this season?
The book of Job ends on a note of contentment and peace. Job was probably about seventy when the book opens, so he is an old man. What a picture of peace, a contented man. God had greatly blessed him.
Before us stretches a new destinations, new journeys, new friends and a new beginning. The old is past, put away forever. I recently saw this quote, “No one can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending” (Unknown). I really began to think about that statement. The conclusion was that we don’t start over; but we begin again right where we are, making things better in our lives. We’ve all heard it said, “Today is the first day of the rest of your life.” Pretty true, wouldn’t you say? What if you made a commitment today that would change everything in your future? Yes, it’s true that all of us have a history, a slew of years behind us with all sorts of things, both good and bad, that occurred in them. However, we excuse our actions today by blaming them on what happened in the past.
Before us stretches a new riding season. The past season gone forever. Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, 14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:12-14) 12
The Lord invites us always to forget about all the distrust and fears, all the anxieties of the past, all the resentments we have been holding against others, all the grudges, all the criticisms-to put them away and begin again. The question is (and I feel it deeply in my own heart), how am I going to live during this riding season? Will I accept the gift of God that is waiting for me every day, fresh from His hand, a gift of forgiveness, of righteousness already mine, of a relationship in which He is my dear Father and I am his
Watch the nightly news. See how we excuse serial killers because they were abused as children. Feel sorry for the rapist because he was influenced by pornography. Excuse our codependency and our compulsive behavior and our many, many other actions because someone did something awful to us ten, twenty, thirty years ago. Hate all men because your first husband was a louse. Consider all women worthless because your first wife slept around on you. Have a lousy marriage because the only one you ever witnessed was your parents’ lousy marriage. It goes on and on and on, doesn’t it? But that’s because the majority of us look just like Meryl Streep in “Death Becomes Her” -- we’re running around with our heads turned totally backward, unable to deal properly with the present because we’re so busy looking at the past. If you’re a Christian who is living with your eyes on the past, you need to be reminded that you are a New creation! Because... “if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation, the old has gone, the new has come!” If you are a believer, your past has been dealt with...now you have a bright and beautiful future. Make a new and a strong commitment today - one that begins the rest of your life. Commit to stop dwelling on your past -- something that is gone, non- retrievable, non-existent -- and start living in the bright and beautiful today that Jesus Christ has given you A New Ending this year begins with a New Beginning!
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Greg Moss is one of Australia’s top motocross and supercross coaches. When it comes to coaching, Greg Moss and the Moss Institute have proven to be the premier organization in this sport. The Australian based Moss Institute conducts professional motocross coaching all over Australia & New Zealand and now has the opportunity to hold courses in the USA in August through MX Antix USA & NZ. Greg Moss, head coach and founder of the Moss Institute, has developed a proven coaching technique after almost 40 years in the sport and over 20 years of coaching experience. Greg is accredited as a Level 2 Master Coach and has a unique way of analyzing and communicating with riders about their riding. Those features have been honed from many years of working alongside his professional sons Matt & Jake Moss - who have both achieved as Australian National Champions and also at the American AMA SX & MX. With Matt Moss’s recent success winning the National MX & SX rounds in Australia in 2013 and his awesome effort at the 2014 rounds of the Supercross - Greg remains the lone coach in the country to train a rider from club level racing on a Pee Wee through to AMA Pro Racing in America. Australian Women’s MX Champion Meg Rutledge is also an experienced and well accomplished Moss Institute rider. Coached by Greg since the age of four, Meg dominated the national women’s titles in her rookie season during 2011 at the age of 16, plus 2012 and 2013. Meg has made her move on to the world stage traveling to Europe last in 2013 to win the Queen of Geneva SX as well as 2nd place at the Women’s World MX Champs. Meg has won the 1st round of this years Women’s Worlds in 2014 already. Greg has also coached and worked alongside many pro level Australian riders since they were young. All have gone on to battle at the top level of MX in Australia and around the world. Greg coached Jay Wilson to a World Championship title on an 85 in 2009, also Caleb Grothues who was crowned ‘World Champion’ on a 65 in 2012 and Hunter Lawrence #2 in the World on an 85 in 2013. Greg’s recent success was 4 Moss trained New Zealand junior riders that took four #1 NZ titles out of 6 classes that were up for grabs at the NZ Junior MX Nationals. The Moss Institute aims to provide leading edge MX training that will help riders be the very best they can be.
MX ANTIX & THE MOSS INSTITUTE AIM TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT JUNIOR & MINI MX THROUGHOUT AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND & NOW THE USA.
We are very proud to have Greg Moss coming to the United States in August to run coaching courses for young riders at the North Carolina Motorsport Park & Speed Citi MX in Delaware. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT Erika Born Mobile: (717) 817 8557 US Email: mxantixusa@gmail.com U SA A www.mxantix.com
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f you are the proud owner of a rubber mounted V-Twin Harley Davidson motorcycle, you may or may not have noticed an excessive amount of vibration coming from your motorcycle. If your motorcycles model year is older than 2006, you can bet on replacing the front motor mount. Regardless of the year, you should check the front motor mount for wear. They can wear and break rather quickly. Some riders don’t notice the problem, but the motorcycles chassis does. Without the proper isolation of motor vibrations, many other problems can occur, such as oil leaks, stresses on wiring connections and stress on engine and transmission cases which can be a costly endeavor. So if your motorcycle is shaking and rattling, bring it in and let us fix it before you end up saying WTF!!! Riding season is here, be sure to stay safe and keep the shiny side up! Jeremy Carbaugh Cycle Shack Technician
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ur Thunder Roads Rolling Bike Show took us to Battley Cycles in Gaithersburg Maryland for their Open House on May 3rd. Rider Insurance was there giving away T-shirts and free quotes. Rider only sells motorcycle insurance, so they know what they are talking about when it comes to insuring your ride. In addition to the many vendors, Battley Cycles put on a Fashion Show of the latest Harley Davidson designs, provided free food, and did demo rides on the new Street 500 and 750. Battley Cycles only carries premium brand motorcycles, motorclothes, and safety gear. So if you ride a Harley Davidson, BMW, Ducati or Yamaha, it’s
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ou know it’s gonna be a good interview when you show up and your guest asks you where’s the shine? I was scrambling to make this interview and forgot the shine. There is no excuse ever good enough for not bringing the shine. I promise to make it up to Halo at a later date. I really appreciate Halo giving me this interview on such short notice. After spending a couple of hours with him I realized this is the kind of person he is. I really enjoyed getting to know him and spend some time with him. It’s kind of surreal talking to someone that you have been watching for a bunch of weeks on television and now he’s here in front of you. If Halo was one of your favorites on the show then you will be glad to know that the time I spent with him confirmed that he is the same off camera. He is just a good guy. We sat down and talked while he was giving a tattoo to a client. I bet the guy getting the tattoo is glad I forgot the shine. HB- Do you ride or own a bike? Halo- Yes, I’ve been riding since I was about 18. I have a Honda Fury Chopper and a Yamaha Road Star Silverado, and I just got rid of a couple of crotch rockets. HB- Sounds like you’re feeling the need for some speed. Sound right? Halo- You bet. It’s all about the fun and I don’t have a 401k or a retirement plan so I am going to live it up. HB- What gave you the idea to go on Ink Masters? Halo- The shop. I had turned them down before and thought this might be the time. I turned them down for season 2 and then Sarah Miller recommended me for season 3 and I said no I wasn’t really interested and then I opened Black Lotus and I had my friend Kyle Dunbar recommend me for season 4. When you are given a recommendation you automatically get an interview. So when I opened the shop I knew I had to 22
give it a shot. It would benefit everyone here and it seemed silly not to do it. It would be a great experience. It was the right time in my life and with opening of the shop everything just fell into place. HB- How long were you away taping for the show? Halo-All of November and December of 2013. HB- Did you know your competition ahead of time or do they keep that from you? Halo- I knew them but I didn’t know them before we got there. It was like I know that guy or girl and I’ve seen them at a show or something. I really knew their work more then I knew the person. None of the people besides Kyle Dunbar I knew personally. Kyle and I have worked side by side at a couple of shows together and he is one of my good buddies. HB - I always ask people after they do JUNE 2014
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HB- Now you mentioned Kyle a couple of times and you know I gotta ask about the big fight Blow up episode. What did you think? Halo-You know there is so much more that you don’t get to see in the episode that airs each week. They didn’t show it as much on television but they really picked at Kyle really hard. With Kyle being a friend of mine we had a sit down and I told him you need to chill out it’s not real but as a man I felt like it got a little personal and if it is a competition it shouldn’t be getting so personal. You shouldn’t be lobbing personal shots at people and you should be unbiased. I don’t think they were unbiased and Kyle being a man had to get off his chest what he felt he had to say and do. HB - How many years have been tattooing and is this your first shop? Halo - I’ve been tattooing for ten years and I promised myself that I wouldn’t open a shop before I was in business for at least ten years and here we are. HB - How is the business doing? Halo - The business is doing well. It was doing great before the show. Now that the show has aired the major difference is the wait time. I’m booked pretty solid but that’s a good problem to have. The other artists that I have in the shop are really good and they are filling up their schedules as well. We all tattoo everyday and we all have our THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC
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sure this guy does the style I want. Ink Masters exposes people that may have been tattooing for twenty years and so what you still suck. It doesn’t matter how many awards that you have won you may not be any good. It helps you realize that there are some good artists and you have to look until you find the one that suits you. HB- Who are you rooting for and who do you think will win the show? Halo- I’m looking at Sausage and Matti they are my favorites. Matti and I had a good ending to the show. We had a heart to heart talk. Sausage is doing this to put his kids through college and I think that is admirable that he is doing it for his family. People that can be selfless and do it for others I’m a big fan of that. It’s such a rare thing nowadays. I like that and if you’re doing it for like an ego boost I will probably root for the one doing it for his family. I honestly liked pretty much everyone on the show there really weren’t any that I didn’t like. I became friends with most of the people on the show and we still stay in touch with each other and I hope that continues. Some of the guys and gals are going to do guest spots here and I will do it at their shop as well. We also will be doing some conventions together. You can find out that kind of information at our website www.blacklotustattoos.com and be sure to like us on our facebook page. continued... 23
HB- Every show has a bad guy and it seems that Scott was the man this year. What did you think about him? Halo- I think Scott let the show get to him a little too much. I would always rather be a people’s favorite than being a paper favorite. What Scott said was usually the truth every time. He was ruthless in the competition and remember it is a competition. Off the show Scott is a good guy and he is a friend. I got tattooed by him on the show in the middle of us going at each other. HB- How much of what we see is really what happens on the show? Halo- The order of what you see things and the lack of some sentences definitely are not the way I remember them happening. Most of it though is pretty true to what you see each week. The critiques take nine hours and it takes about forty hours in three days to do the show. There are times where you have to take a 45 second sentence and make it 10 seconds long. You can see how some things get left out. I will be watching and say that’s not exactly how I said that or what happened to the rest. All in all they are good at what they do and know what they are doing. Facial expressions are shot before the critiques happen and that’s how you get the editing. Welcome to the magic of television. HB- So if they call and say we are doing an Ink Masters All Stars would you go back? Halo- I would go back and do an All Star edition, but a regular competition show again next year, no. I have no interest and I think I left the show on a good note with no regrets. I left on a good tattoo and I left with a decent representation of my character. I might be stressed out a second time around you never know. It was hard to leave my girl for 2 months and I don’t think I would like to do that again. I really enjoyed spending this time at the Black Lotus Tattoo shop in Severn, M.D. It is also the neighborhood that Halo grew up in. If you watched any of the shows you know he did Maryland proud. I got a chance to watch him work and see some of the work his shop has done and I know you would love a tattoo by this shop. Give Emily a call and tell her Hillbilly sent you. I want to Thank everyone at Black Lotus for their hospitality and making me welcome. Now remember when you are sippin the shine always lose the lid, move around the circle for best results, and always share with your friends. I got a new rule for sippin always give the Big Dog his due. Til next time follow a leader not an imposter. Hillbilly 24
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BACKYARD GRILL TIPS: During Spring & Summer, we use our grill for almost every supper. Here’s some time proven tips that truly make a difference. SIMPLE, MEAT MARINADE: AT LEAST 5 GENERATIONS STRONG! Always let your meat be room temperature. Cold meat does not absorb a marinade easily. But light your grill and let it get good & hot. I’ve used this marinade my entire life for steak and it’s literally been used for 5 generations back that my Mom could recall......and it’s so incredibly simple: Take room temp. steaks and squeeze mustard all on one side; rub it in good, making sure to get the sides Then, drizzle Worcestershire Sauce all over top of the mustard. This is when you add any spices you want; salt & pepper ( we add this again slightly when actually grilling too), garlic powder if you like it Now, just let it sit for only 5 minutes. That’s it. That simple. There’s something in the ingredients of the mustard (which has been around over 100 years) & the Worcestershire Sauce (which has been around over 100 years) that when combined, make up for a perfect meat tenderizer. You do not taste the mustard one single bit after grilling but the flavor you do get is truly amazing. Make sure that you “let your meat rest” when you take it off the grill or anytime you cook meat. I add a sprinkle of parsley, just for freshness. Just give it a solid 5 minutes and those juices get sucked back into the meat. Don’t ever put your meat on a cardboard paper plate as those just absorb all your juices. Use an actual plate or the coated stock paper plates. GET CREATIVE WITH GRILL BUNDLES! Anything you can cook on top of your stove, you can put in a grill bundle; Just use the high-quality heavy aluminum foil. Place on low heat on grill and let go long and slow. Gives you time for a few beers. Brown Rice, Shrimp & Snap Peas and a pat of butter Sear your Kielbasa off quick, slice in 1 inch piecesthen place in a bundle of sliced thin onions & peppers, thin sliced potatoes & a pat of butter Take Frozen X-Large Shrimp from any major grocery store and the quartered size of frozen corn on cob pieces, double up alum. foil, making a bowl shape with high siders, THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC
add ingredients and sprinkle McCormick’s Caribbean Seasoning, roll up your bundle nice and tight and let it go for about 15 minutes over medium heat. Phenomenal! Grill off Pork Chops really quick on high heat, turn heat down to low. Add your fave veggie; frozen peas or frozen squash. We like to add a can of sliced apples, a couple pinches of cinnamon and a pat of butter. Wrap tight, let it go for 15 mins. over med. heat. Delish! Then we do our veggie off to the side; (be sure and spray your grill with non-stick butter or olive oil befor laying veggies down) big slices of squash; cut lengthwise, big thick slices of onion, long slices of eggplant, whole carrots cut in half and placed flat down, whole ears of corn on the cob still in the husk. Just pull down your husks gently, slather butter all over the ear of corn; salt & pepper and gently push the husks back up in place and grill over low heat. After about 10 minutes, pull down the husks again and let the corn get some good grill marks. Serve with husks back up. Crazy Good! The thing is t0 just think outside of your kitchen. If you can cook it inside, you can get creative and cook it on your grill; even pasta bundles. I am a BIG lover of grilling fruit and then drizzling a sauce, honey or ice cream over top. Grilled fruit is amazing because when it’s caramelized on the grill, it enhances all its’ pure flavors: GRILLED BANANAS: Cut bananas length-wise and on a low grill that’s been sprayed with butter, lay them down, sprinkle with a mixture of brown sugar & cinnamon, flip, remove and drizzle with either melted Hershey’s chocolate sauce or hot melted caramel sauce (both in the ice-cream aisle at any grocery). GRILLED PEACHES: I use whole, fresh peaches, cut down the middle, remove pit, leave on just enough to get grill marks, sprinkle with cinnamon & sugar mix, remove, drizzle with heated marshmallow sauce. GRILLED PINEAPPLE: Cut the pre-cut ones’ from your Deli in the tall plastic container. These are big, thick-cut pieces. Sprinkle w/ cinnamon & sugar mix; get good grill marks, remove and add a couple small scoops of quality Vanilla Bean ice-cream. JUST GET CREATIVE & HAVE FUN! LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE...& APPRECIATE FOOD.
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Bike Owner: Kevin Martin @ Atlantic Auto Repair, Millville DE Bike Builder: Rob Bochanski The bike started with a 1985 Ironhead Sportster engine. I wanted to build a board tracker inspired bike with a low hot rod type feel. obviously there are no production frames available to accomplish what I saw in my head so I decided to build the frame. I’ve always like the drop seat look so I decided to try to incorporate that into the design. I designed my own frame jig and started on the frame. I used a 45 degree rake angle, and stretched the rear of the bike 5 inches from what a stock Sportster would have been. I had to find a alternative location for my oil tank since the drop seat wouldn’t allow a tank under it. I didn’t want to run a tank on the side of the bike because I didn’t want to upset the flow of the bike. I ended up splitting a old Sportster king tank and welding in a oil tank to have both fuel and oil in one location. I used a DNA 4” under springer front end 21” spool wheel. the wheel is a 21x3.5 with a 130 Avon tire. I used a rear brake/sprocket combo to keep the minimal theme going. the handlebars are modified Sportster bars with a Midwest internal throttle. The 1000cc engine has a S&S super E on it, with Dyna ignition.
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ello, I’m Adam Karns and I along with my right hand man and voice of reason John Dunning built this motorcycle we call “ Hooligan” ( more on the name later ) from our small shop in Delmar MD that we call Karns Kustoms. ( it’s Okay we haven’t heard of you either). Karns Kustoms is a partnership of family and friends which brings together one of a kind creations for the love of building show quality Kustom vehicles. Karns Kustoms started in 2003 as a one man custom motorcycle shop. Now we build our kustoms with a recognizable style and flair with the intention that every creation is a show piece. Our shop is just like the rest of you, an over crowded garage with just the basics tools such as, Tig and Mig welders, band saw and one of my favorite tools an English wheel with the rest being hand tools. No $100,000 CNC machine or 10,000 square foot shop here.
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One thing we pride ourselves on is the fact we do most of the work in house. From the fabrication, engine work, metal working, body work, paint, etc. we try to do as much as possible in house and if we can’t we have great partners that help us out such as custom seats, pinstriping etc. But this story is not about me or our shop but about the love of motorcycles and the will and ambition to turn a dream into a reality namely the bike you see here. This bike started out as a stock 1974 XLCH Harley Davidson that I purchased some time back. I rode the bike in the semi stock configuration till one day I had a Hammer in hand hard tail sitting around the shop. This hard tail was set up for drum rear brake. Since I wanted this bike to be like a modern day street rod and have that cool old school look but with modern components such as disk / sprotor brake and fat spoke wheels. To make this look work we had to heavily modification the hard tail to fit the brake sprotor caliper into the frame. THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC
From there we cut off anything from the frame that wasn’t needed and painstakingly molded the 40 year old frame to what it is today. If you have seen any of our other bikes you know we spend a large amount of our time on fit and finish as well as hiding as many cables and wires as possible. This build was no exception. Since this is a kick only bike we used a 4 cell lithium battery. Using this battery saved us a huge amount of space that a conventional battery would take up and made hiding things easier. We then moved on to the fender and gas tank. The rear fender is a Led Sled Mohawk fender, I liked the ridge and wanted to duplicate on the gas tank. I took a Cleveland Cycleworks gas tank and heavily modified it and added a raised filler stem, hand cut crown gas cap and added a ridge to the gas tank to match it with the rear fender.
Owner: Adam Karns Year/Make: 1974 Fabrication: Karns Kustoms Assembly: Karns Kustoms Build time: 4 months Engine: 1000 CC Cases: HD Rods: HD Pistons: HD Cylinders: HD Heads: HD Cam: HD Ignition: HD Carb: Keihin CV Pipes: Spit fire Motorcycles / Karns Kustoms Air Cleaner: FMA short velocity stack Transmission: HD Primary: HD Clutch: HD / Hydraulic Frame: HD / Hammer In Hand / Karns Kustoms Rake: Stock Stretch: 5” (rear section) Forks: Heavily modified DNA Springer Fork length: (+or -) – 5 ½” under Additional rake in trees: none Rear Suspension: none Shocks: none Front Wheel: 21” Chrome Fat spoke Ultima wheel Rear Wheel: 16” Chrome Fat spoke Ultima wheel Front Tire: Avon White wall = MH-90-21 Rear Tire: Avon White wall =140-90-21 Front Brake: None Rear Brake: Modified DNA Fuel Tank: / Cleveland Cyclewerks / Karns Kustoms Oil Tank: Karns Kustoms Fenders: Led Sled / Karns Kustoms Handlebars: Front Street Cycle / Karns Kustoms Risers: none Sissy Bar: Karns Kustoms Headlight: Cycle Standard 3 ½ “ Taillight: No School Choppers Hand Controls: Internal throttle, Hydraulic clutch Grips: Biltwell Foot Controls: HD Pegs: HD Electrical: John Dunning Chroming: Painter: John Dunning / Karns Kustoms Color: House of Kolors Chrome Yellow / White Powder coating: None Graphics: Jason Wharton Polishing: Karns Kustoms Molding: Karns Kustoms Seat: Rich Phillips
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Karns Kustoms did everything on the bike in house, including metal work, paint etc. Frame was molded Rocker boxes split Engine fully detailed Clutch modified to be hydraulic Wires and lines run in frame
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Moving on to the handlebars, I wanted a set of ape hangers but really tight together. Since I do not have a tube bender I had Front Street Cycle bend me up a set of handlebars to my specifications. You either love them or hate them but to me they fit the part. The conventional front hydraulic brake now controls the rear braking duties. We had to have a matching hydraulic clutch to balance out the bars so it was off to the drawling board on how to accomplish this. In the end we had to have a slave unit machined so that we could use the hydraulic clutch control on the 40 year old transmission. With all this work being done you know we had to run an internal throttle to keep it super clean. Up next was the engine. We completely rebuilt the top end 34
on this 40 year old engine , split the rocker boxes and fully detailed and painted the engine, hell we even had our boy Jason Wharton hand strip each fin on the engine to mimic a modern day HD engine. So you ask, how did the bike get it’s name Hooligan? Sitting around the shop one night and looking at what we created the name just came to me. It has that vibe of being a gangsta but yet it can be a real bully when it comes to starting this kick only gorilla. Once I heard the song “Hooligan” by Big B I knew this bike had to be called Hooligan. To see more of our other builds like us on facebook @ karnskustoms or check out our website at karnskustoms.com.
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s President and Founder of the Electrical Workers Motorcycle Club, Washington, DC is gives me great honor and pleasure to have contributed to the Special Love Kids with Cancer Poker Run for the past 3 years. We have raised approximately $40,000 for the Kids, which really gives my heart a lot of pleasure just think about it! All of the poker runs were a big success. We meet a lot of people from all walks of life with big hearts, I would like to thank all the individuals who participated for their generous donations and contribution. I would also like to thank Miss Teresa “Blueiz” from Thunder Roads Magazine for covering our event…she rode on the back with my Road Captain Mark Johnson and took a lot of nice pictures. In July when we have our IBEW Run in Morgantown West Virginia, I will be retiring my colors, Come and join me for my final ride. Thank you all once again, God Bless and ride free in the wind. Michael “Eagle” Colesanti Founder and President IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) Motorcycle Club, Washington, DC
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he second annual “Breast Cancer In April” Poker Run was a Huge success. Michael ”Tractor” Herbert and Andrew Stringer went with the “Run What Ya Brung” theme, and did the run around Patuxent River this year enabling Motorcycles ,Hot Rods and Boats to join as all stops where reachable by land or water. Last year there were 68 entry’s this year doubled with 140 entry’s that also over doubled the monies raised for the (Sisters at Heart) and (Side-Out) foundations that combined with the monies raised by these two foundations at the event totaled $4.000 each ! Thank You to everyone that came out and contributed to this great cause.
Our open house/bike show held on Saturday, May 3rd went incredibly well! We're happy to say that through our contributions with the bike show and 50/50 raffle, we were able to raise $265.50 for Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity. With our matched amount, we will present them with a check for $531.00!! We had many more people register for the bike show than we expected; with Touring and Softail being the largest categories. Congratulations again to all the winners of the bike show! In case you missed it, the winners are: Softail - Ray Hales Dyna - David Gaunt Sportster - Ralph Rhodes Bagger/Touring - Robert DeBonis Vintage and Best of Show - Jim Westmoreland Thank you again to everyone who participated and we hope you had a great time! We are planning on making this an annual event so start getting ready for next year! Check out our Facebook for additional pictures of the event! THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC
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Delaware Delaware / Maryland State HOG Rally 2013 (in Maryland) Thursday, June 19, 2014 - Sunday, June 22, 2014 The 2014 Delaware / Maryland State HOG Rally is being held in Cumberland, MD Go here for more information on the 2014 Delaware / Maryland State HOG Rally www. demdstatehogrally.com 2nd Annual Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder/ Wounded Warrior Project Motorcycle Run Saturday, June 28, 2014 8:30 AM 2nd Annual Run To Benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Scenic ride through Delaware’s coastline with a. special stop along the way afterwards food and entertainment will be provided rider pins will be provided. 50/50 Door prizes Silent Auction. For more info.: bhendricks@aetnahhl.org Delaware / Maryland State HOG Rally 2013 (in Maryland) Thursday, June 19, 2014 - Sunday, June 22, 2014 The 2014 MD/DE Rally in the mountains offers the perfect getaway! The Cumberland area provides breathtaking scenery through Maryland, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Explore the National Road, an area rich in history and small town charm. Participate in rides and events and enjoy the evening parties and get together’s with fellow H.O.G. members. Online registration is open and is $30 for National H.O.G. members. Price includes access to all rally rides and events (see webpage for details on these.) Register by March 15 and receive rally pin and patch. Registration ends on May 1. Find out more details and register at www.mddestatehogrally. com and “like” us on Facebook at Maryland/ Delaware HOG Rally 2014. Go here for more information on the 2014 Delaware / Maryland State HOG Rally www. demdstatehogrally.com
Maryland I1st Annual LLS Ride for Charity Leukemia & Lymphoma Society MWOY Campaign Sunday, June 1st 2014 10:00 AM Chester, MD Family friendly event, ride starts from Club One for a 128 mile scenic ride (rain or shine). Riders will proceed at their own pace to the token check points. $35 Registration More information – www.MWOY.org Mountains, Music & Motorcycles State Party Friday, June 6, 2014 - Sunday, June 8, 2014 Live Music, Adult Games, Motorcycle Rodeo, Contests, Wet t-Shirt Contest and more. Restrooms and hot showers. Tent camping, limited RV hookups. Weekend Pass: ABATE Members $30 - NonMembers $40 Friday or Saturday Day Pass: $20 info@abateofmd.org 44
Ride for NF Sunday, June 8, 2014 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM We start with a FREE (on us) pancake breakfast at Applebee’s Restaurant in Timonium, MD, Limited to the first 300 registered riders/ passengers at 8 am and then–if you choose– continue on a self paced, self guided motorcycle ride through northern central Maryland to raise funds for NF Mid-Atlantic and the Baltimore Ramblers Motorcycle Clubs charities. Meet, Mingle, and Ride! The ride will end at the Ramblers Clubhouse where additional activities, door prizes and more free food will be available. All fees associated with this fundraiser are 100% tax deductible. - See more at: http://www.nfmidatlantic.org/ride The Burn Ride Saturday, June 14th, 2014 @ 7:00 AM Ride organizers have worked diligently with the Anne Arundel County Police Department to return this event to its origin as a “great riding experience”. This year all traffic along the route will be managed by Anne Arundel County and Maryland State Police law enforcement, this will allow event participants to experience a safe and enjoyable group ride. In order to make this route safe we have moved the starting location of the ride to the Anne Arundel Community College parking lot F. This lot is conveniently located on West Campus Drive adjacent to Governor Ritchie Highway (Route 2) in Arnold Maryland. The time and date for the burn ride will remain the same June 14th, with registration starting at 7am to 9am, Safety Briefing at 9am with ride departing lot F at 9:15am. Please remember you will be parked HOW and WHEN you arrive NO EXCEPTIONS! If you are riding in a group please meet prior to your arrival at the community college. This new location allows all participants to register, depart and remain as a group from the Arnold Campus to Mears Point Marina. Our law enforcement partners will manage traffic along the route so that riders may enjoy the ride without the risk of conflicting traffic. We have established a few guidelines to make this ride safe for all participants: Motorcycle must be mechanically sound and properly registered. Fuel- please arrive at the starting location with a full tank. Headgear- all riders/ passengers must wear a compliant helmet meeting The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 218, Motorcycle Helmets, 49 CFR §571.218 (1991), which is incorporated by reference, is adopted as the minimum standard for helmets required to be worn by operators and passengers on motorcycles in accordance with the requirements of Transportation Article, §211306, Annotated Code of Maryland. Organization affiliation clothing- also known as “colors”. No “colors, regardless of the organization will be displayed during the ride. Obey the rules of the road- No Speeding, reckless or unsafe driving. Obey directions of all Police Officers No Alcohol on Anne Arundel Community College Property. Thank You for your continued support for the Burn Foundation and Thank You to Anne Arundel County Police, Maryland State Police, Anne Arundel Community College, Coordinated Highways Action Response Team (CHART), Maryland Department of Transportation, Maryland Transportation Authority, and the Bay Bridge. With their help we are looking forward to a safe and enjoyable ride! More Information – www.burnride.org
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Shithouse Side Poker Run Kingsman Saturday, June 14th, 2014 @ 10:00 AM The Big Owl Tiki Bar 3025 Kent Narrows Way – Grasonville, MD Donation $20 per Hand Best hand – Second Best and Shittiest 50/50 Drawing – T-Shirts – Giveaways More info – kingsmanmc@gmail.com Faces of Valor USA – Heroes Benefit 4 Events in 1 Day Saturday, June 28th 2014 Family Picnic, Clasic Car Show, Motorcycle Ride, 5k Run/Walk Goto Facebook for More information – Faces Of Valor USA The Dove Ride Sunday, June 22nd 2014 – 10:30am – Noon Dove House – 292 Stoner Ave. Westminster, MD Come join us for a beautiful scenic ride through Carroll County and surrounding counties. All proceeds go to Dove House and Carroll Hospice $15 Donation per person More Info – 443-822-2558 A.R.M.C Strip Club Poker Run Archangel Riders M.C. Saturday, June 28th 1:00 PM Bring your Singles ….. $1 $1 $1 $1 $30 Entry Fee – Free T-Shirt $400 1st Prize - $200 Second - $100 Third Prize Lap Dances will be Raffled Off at no Charge Starts at 1:00PM at Millstream to Gold Club, to Escape, back to Millstream Apple’s 11th Annual East Coast Motorcycle Rally Wednesday, August 6, 2014 - Sunday, August 10, 2014 Formerly known as the “East Coast Sturgis Motorcycle Rally” Two Stages, GREAT BANDS five days of Colossal Entertainment You won’t Forget! Featuring The Outlaws & Great Train Robbery 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 6st Annual Ride for Animals Sunday August 10th Benefitting Bella’s Bully Buddies and BARCS. Rain or Shine Registration Starts @ 10:00AM KSU @ 12:00PM Entertainment All Day Long Vendors, Raffles, Contest & More “Colors Welcome” Starting and Ending @ House of Rock, White Marsh, MD Ticket Prices includes Event Souvenir: Rider $20.00 / Passenger $5.00 Purchase Tickets online at: Http://www.showclix.com/event/ RideforAnimals2014 For more info or to be a vendor Contact: Natalie Kasszak @ rideforanimals@ymail.com 443-447-5768 (Leave Message) JC @ djjcrox@yahoo.com 443-447-7044 (Leave Message) THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC
Southern Maryland Bike Fest Saturday, Aug. 16th ST Mary’s County Fairgrounds Gates open @ 12pm Close @ 10pm Tickets $10.00 in advance $15.00 at the gate. Live Music, Bike Show, Rodeo Games and More www.somdbikefest.com
West Virginia Rally in the Valley Thursday, May 1, 2014 - Sunday, May 4, 2014 Motorcycle Rally in the Winding Hills of Southern WV the 1st weekend in May each Year. You won’t want to miss this! 1st weekend of May All Kinds of Bikes! All kinds of Food! All Kinds of Vendors! All Kinds of Bands! Bike Show! Miss Rally in the Valley Contest! Bike Games! Bikini Bike Wash! 1000’s of Miles of Curves on the Country Roads around Williamson, and Much More! www.facebook.com/RallyInTheVally Poker Run to Benefit Operation Welcome Home Morgantown Saturday May 10th KSU 10AM Ride starts at Triple-S HD and ends at Tilted Kilt for the after party with Live Bands and more. Special Invite to all Active Duty Soldiers Hosted by Warrior Brotherhood Veterans MC THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC
Ride for Hope Saturday, May 10th Registration 10am A poker run to raise money for local children with cancer. Starting at Mullens Family Worship Center 812 Maple St., Mullens, WV $10.00 Per Bike Hosted by Ministers of Fire M/M Blackwater Motorcycle & Music Festival Thursday, May 15, 2014 - Sunday, May 18, 2014 The cities of Thomas and Davis, as well as the Timberline Resort will host events Check the website below for more info and updates www.paulkoontzxc.com Avalon Bikes, Blues & BBQ 2014 Friday, June 6, 2014 - Sunday, June 8, 2014 The first weekend of June begins Avalon Resort’s Summer Concert series. On Friday, June 6, ‘Bikes, Blues & BBQ’ returns to Avalon, ‘Your getaway to the friendliest clothing-optional resort!’ There is a full weekend of food, fun, bikes, music and activities including guided area rides, motorcycle show, food, live blues band and a DJ dance. Avalon is proud to have the event once again be registered with the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP). Part of the admission proceeds will be donated to that organization. The fun begins on Friday, June 6. There will be guided area rides Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Come early, stay late and enjoy all Avalon Resort and this event have to offer. On Saturday the Avalon front lawn is the site of the 14th annual Motorcycle Show sponsored by Montgomery Motors and George Montgomery. There is no extra fee to enter a bike into the show. Trophies will be awarded in several classes plus ‘Best in Show’. So grab your suntan lotion, your bike or just your love of bikes, great food/drink and a lot of fun and join us for a great time! Throughout the day on Saturday there will be a variety of food available featuring mouthwatering BBQ. The outdoor bar will be open serving draft beer along with other favorites. In addition to the great Bikes and BBQ there will also be on the outdoor stage live Blues music provided by the band ‘Bushmaster’ featuring Gary Brown (www.bushmasterblues.com). The night ends with a DJ dance. There is no extra fee to register a bike into the motorcycle show. The price of admission for nonmembers bringing a bike to the event is $20 for 2 people with $5 going to the WWP. Admission for non-members without a bike is $20 per person with $5 going to the WWP. Vendors are welcome to set up a table to swap/ sell bikes, parts, etc. Just call the Avalon office at (304) 947-5600 for the details. Vendors participating in more than one of Avalon’s events receive a discount. For information about the event, lodging, directions or any questions call (304) 947-5600 or email information@avalonresort.com. Visit the Avalon Resort website www. avalon-resort.com for more details. Follow us on twitter at ‘avalon4fun’ or ‘like’ the ‘Avalon Resort’ facebook page. The 6th Annual Dana Hibbs Memorial Ride Saturday, June 7th Registration is from 10am til Noon at The Cotton Patch Cafe in Farmington. “FREE BREAKFAST” Last Bike out at Noon, and Last Bike in at 6pm. Great food and refreshments at the after party to be held at the Farmington Athletic Field. Great Prizes $20.00 Per rider, $10.00 per passenger. Proceeds to benefit WVU Children’s Hospital. Dana was a two time cancer survivor who lost her life in a motorcycle accident in 2008. Her kind heart has been the inspiration for many to participate in this ride and to help provide assistance to this wonderful cause.
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Capitol City Biker Bash Thursday, June 12, 2014 - Saturday, June 14, 2014 Third Annual Capitol City Biker Bash is an event for ALL bike riders. Ride Hard And End Your Nights At Our Block Party With Some Cold Beverages, Vendors And Entertainment On The Boulevard Along The Kanawha River. For more information: www.capitolcitybikerbash.com Shinn Cemetery 1st Annual Poker run Saturday, June 14th 11am- 5pm Fundraiser for the Shinn Cemetery Preservation Project $10.00 per Rider 11am-3pm check in at Game Day, Pike St, Shinnston, WV Prizes for Best Hand After Party with The Allied Brothers Band! For more information: Mike Ridenour 304-615-9848 13th Annual Hogs for Dogs Dice Run Saturday, June 21, 2014 from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM B&B Harley Davidson and the Humane Society of Harrison County Invite you to Ride on One of WV’s Largest Bike rides $20.00 for Driver $5.00 for passenger hand $10.00 for after ride party Music By Bad Mother Trucker www.HSHCWV.org Ronald McDonald House Charities Poker Run Saturday, July 12, 2014 $1000 First Prize! Food, Music, Raffles and More All proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities, Morgantown, WV. Ride starts at Triple S HD www.rmhcmgtn.org/
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America’s 9/11 Ride, the 13th Anniversary Friday August 15th This is the 14th annual fully police escorted commemorative motorcycle ride to all three of the September 11th crash sites. It is in remembrance of those who served, protected, lost their lives and to the volunteers of that tragic day. Our ride takes place in August, respecting each site and the survivors, allowing them to mourn during September. The ride officially starts on Friday August 15th at 7:00am from Highland Harley-Davidson in Somerset, Pa. and rides through the Flight 93 Memorial (but does not stop). Continuing on to Cumberland, Md. (fuel stop for small tank bikes) and regroup at Rocky Gap State Park (bathroom break). Then we travel to the Outlet Malls in Hagerstown, Md. for lunch and fuel. Then the group rides to the Double Tree (host) hotel in Arlington, Va. Saturday morning we gather at the Pentagon for a 7:00am departure on our way to NY stopping at the Maryland House (fuel), then at Barb’s Harley-Davidson (lunch & fuel) and Applebee’s in Linden, NJ (for closing ceremonies) before completing our journey to New York City. Once we arrive at the hotel in NY the ride is officially over. On Sunday morning (for those that want to join us) we ride down (police escorted) to the World Trade Center Memorial. The ride stops about every 70 miles for food and/ or fuel. Pre-registration is required!! Get people to sponsor you, raise $250.00 and we will waive your registration fee, raise more & get extra goodies.Solo riders pay a $150.00 registration fee; passenger pays an additional $40.00. This covers lunch and tolls for Friday and Saturday, (keep in mind we go through New Jersey) The links for our host hotels will be posted on our website. www.americas911ride.org This is a very well organized ride, it is fully police escorted, we have a “pumper team” to assist at the fuel stops, we have “road captains” spaced every 50 bikes to maintain the ride and they are in communication with each other. We have chase vehicles with trailers to pick up bikes that experience difficulties. We have mechanics & spare parts travel with the ride.
2014 WV HOG Rally July16th – 19th Canaan Valley Resort The HOG rally has come back to Canaan Valley. Some of the best riding in the country is in West Virginia. Come and enjoy some great riding, great fun and fellowship. Checkout our web site and get registered. With you, we will make this the best rally ever. www.wvstatehogrally.com Mountainfest Motorcycle Rally Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - Sunday, July 27, 2014 Motorcycle Stunt Shows, Poker Run, Games, Contests, Live Bands, Vendors, Food, and lots more... “MountainFest is the most exciting motorcycle event on the East Coast!” Wild and Wonderful MountainFest is presented by MountainFest, LLC, in cooperation with the Greater Morgantown Convention and Visitors Bureau, and our many generous sponsors. MountainFest, LLC is a 501(c)3 non-profit limited liability corporation. MountainFest, LLC is comprised of area residents from all walks of life who value their community and want to share the magic of West Virginia with bikers everywhere. 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. Plenty of Lodging nearby & Camping is available!See the event website (below) for complete information and schedules. wvmountainfest.com Biker United for Make-A-Wish 11th Annual Benefit Bike Show Sunday, August 17th Six Pence Pub & Eatery 1956 7th Street Parkersburg, WV Registration 1pm - 3pm $10 Per Entry Bike Classes: Big Twin- Touring- Metric CruiserSportster- Classic- Sports Bike- Custom- Trike Judging by Public *** Awards given in all classes *** 50/50 Drawings, Auctions, Food Specials For more information Contact: Mike 304-481-0523, Roger 304-615-6003, Les 304-488-1515, Mike 304-481-9975 45
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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 C&C Cycle 8182 Telegraph Rd Severn, MD 21144 410-305-0924 www.candccycle.com Clinton Cycles 6709 Old Branch Ave. Camp Springs, MD 301-449-5900 www.clintoncycles.com Chesapeake Motor & Power Sports 436C Chinqapin Round Rd Annapolis, MD 21401 443-714-8004 www.cmandps.com Cycle Shack 10124 Liberty Road Randallstown, MD 21133 410-922-6141 www.shackattack.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 48
Fredericktown Triumph 5800 Urbana Pike Frederick, MD 21704 301-663-8333 www.fredericktowntriumph.com Glen Burnie Motorsports 20 Holsum Way Glen Burnie, MD 21060 1-855-253-5253 GlenBurnieMototrsports.com Hollyrock Customs High Performance Diesels 301-690-2130
Venom Hydro Graphics 301-904-8826 Victory of Southern MD 4630 Crain Hwy. White Plains, MD 20695 www.thekustomshoppe.com 301-932-2383 Walk Enterprises 930 Galesville Rd Galesville, MD 410-867-602 Whirled of Colors Custom Paint & Air Brush Studios 116 Roesler Road Glen Burnie, MD 21060 410-553-0953
IRONHORSE Repair 2939 York Road Gettysburg, PA. 17325 717-334-1007 M&J Motor Company 1000 S. Queen St. Martinsburg, West Virginia 25401 www.mjtrikes.com 304-262-6200 Newburg Marine www.newburgmarine.com 301-259-4403 newburgmarine@aol.com Pete’s Cycles 344 Bel Air Rd. Bel Air, MD 21014 410-879-3586 For other locations go to www.petescycle.com Prince Frederick Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge 265 Solomons Island Rd. Prince Frederick, MD 20678 www.princefrederickchyrsler.com 866-937-5916 Old Glory Harley Davidson 11800 Laurel Bowie Road Laurel, MD 20708 www.oldgloryhd.com 301-575-0575 Ron Treacy Automotive Certified Master Technician All Makes and Models Mobil at Rte 3 & 450 Bowie, MD 301-262-0003 S.M. City Motorsports 20260 Poplar Ridge Rd. Lexington Park, MD 20653 301-863-6499 Upper Marlboro Ford 5701 Crain Hwy Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 301-627-5600 www.uppermarlboroford.com
Xtreme AutoWorks, LLC 443-622-4157 Free Estimates
Bars & Restaurants Ape Hanger’s Bar & Grill 9100 Crain Hwy. Bel Alton, Maryland 301-753-1650 Barefoot Bernie’s 901 Dual Hwy Hagerstown, MD 21740 www.barefootberniesmd.com 301-797-4424 Buffalo Wild Wings Find a Location Near You www.buffalowildwings.com Bamboo Bernie’s 8359 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd. Pasadena, MD. 21122 www.bambooberniesusa.com 410-647-6100 Cancun Cantina 7501 Old Telegraph Road Hanover, MD. 21076 www.cancuncantina.com 410-761-6188 Cancun Cantina West 901 Dual Highway Hagerstown, Maryland 21740 www.cancuncantinawest.com 301-797-4422 Creekside Inn 1225 Security Rd Hagerstown, MD 21742 301-791-6307 www.creeksidedeckbar.com
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Captain Billy’s Crab House Popes Creek Rd Newburg, MD 301-932-4323 Gilligan’s Pier 11535 Pope’s Creek Rd. Newburg, Maryland 20664 301-259-4514 Laurel Station Bar & Grille 14933 Baltimore Ave Laurel, MD 20707 (301) 604-3693 Millstream Inn 5310 Dogwood Rd. Baltimore, MD 21207 410-265-8224 www.millstreamgirls.com Pit & Pub 2706 Philadelphia Avenue Ocean City, MD. 21842 www.pitandpub.com 410-289-2020 Reckless Ric’s 1702 Furnace Drive Glen Burnie, MD. 21060 www.recklessrics.com 410-590-2280 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 Sportzone Restaurant and Sports Club 235 Stadium Street Smyrna, DE 19977 302-223-1808 www.sportzonede.com Swamp Circle Saloon 5471 Muddy Creek Rd. Churchton, MD 20733 301-261-5442 Texas Ribs & BBQ Find us at 2 Locations Clinton & La Plata www.texasribsandbbq.com 301-877-0323 The Greene Turtle www.thegreeneturtle.com For a location near you
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The Scuttlebutt 12320 Neale Sound Dr Cobb Island, MD 20625 (240) 233-3113 The Woodstock Inn 1514 Woodstock RD Woodstock, MD 21163 410-750-3673 www.woodstockinn.net Thursdays Steak & Crab House 4851 Riverside Drive Galesville, Maryland 20765 410-867-7200 www.thursdaysrestaurant.com Toots Bar 23975 Mervell Dean Rd. Hollywood, MD 20636 301-373-2955
Legal Services Dale’s Bail Bonds 11 E Market Street Ste 1 Georgetown, DE 19947 302-856-7214 www.dalesbails.com 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
Realtor Services Kelly Beaton, Realtor Old Westminster Realty, Inc 2 Locust Lane, Suite 309 Westminster, MD. 21157 www.ridethebeatonpath.com Office: 410-871-1110 Cell: 443-340-9164 O’Brien Realty Alexandra J. Herbert 29770 Three Notch Road Charlotte Hall, MD 20622 301-844-7400
Apparel / Retail Photography Battlefield Leathers 1954 B York Rd. Gettysburg, PA 17325 717-334-0657 www.battlefieldleathersinc.com In-Step Leather 7540 Washington Blvd. US1 Shopping Center Elkridge, MD 410-799-1568 J&L Doo Rags Custom / Handmade Doo Rags www.J&LDooRags.com 814-285-1336 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 Outback Leather 309 Main Street Laurel, MD. 20707 www.mdoutbackleather.com 301-604-2211 Regulators Motorcycle Apparel 10 Chesnut Drive Elkton, MD 23923 888-628-3206 www.regulatorsmotocycleapparel.net Renegade Classics 3180 Solomons Island Rd #101, Edgewater, Md 21037 www.renegadeannapolis.com 410-956-RIDE (7433)
Michael J. Alves US Patriot Photography www.uspatriotphotography.com Mark Petinga Photography markpetinga.com Email: info@markpetinga.com 443-630-4124
Tattoo Comfortably Numb Tattoo Studio 1 W. King Street Littlestown, PA 717-345-6620 www.comfortablynumbstudio.com Ink Wizard Tattoo 2 Locations 7928 Old Branch Ave. Clinton, MD 20735 301-877-1544 & RT.235 and by the Mill Rd. California, MD 20619 301-866-0086 www.inkwizardtattoo.com Orange Tattoo Company 2020-A West Street Annapolis, MD. 21401 www.orangetattoocompany.com 410-224-6088 Wicked Killa Ink 8740 Cherry Lane Suite 16 Laurel, MD 20707 240-482-6162 www.wickedkillaink.com
Lodging
Renegade Classics Baltimore 9026-C Pulaski Hwy Middle River, MD 21220 410-574-Ride (7433) www.renegadebaltimore.com
Francis Scott Key Family Resort 12806 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, MD 21842 800-213-0088 www.fskfamily.com
Southern Maryland Pawn 2224 Crain Hwy Waldorf, MD 20601 240-222-3547 www.smdpawn.com
Smoke Hole Caverns 8290 N Fork Hwy Cabins, West Virginia 26855 800-828-8478 www.smokehole.com
Unique Lingerie & More 3065 Leonardtown Rd. Waldorf, MD 20601 301-645-2228
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Chuck Biagi’s Carpet Care Plus Expert Carpet and Furniture Cleaning 301-870-0380 D&B Pool Services Fast and Friendly Service Dave Buckler 301-934-1274 Fax # 301-884-2866 Jim’s Mowing & Lawn Service, LLC. You grow it, We mow it! 301-292-6574 301-938-0307 Roofing by George & Home Improvements Inc. 38582 Brett Way Mechanicsville,MD 20659 301-884-7360 Roofingbygeorge.com
Insurance Agents Boyce Insurance & Financial Services Ins. - Allstate Larry Shifflett 5 Oxford Way Huntingtown, MD 20639 410-535-9862 Office 410-510-1960 Fax Callahan Insurance Agency Beverly Callahan 135 Christiana Road Suite 3 New Castle, DE 19720 302-395-1322 Bagent2000@aol.com Community Insurance Services 308 2nd Street (RT 1N) Laurel, MD 20707 301-490-9600 www.communityinsurancesvcs.com If you would like to be listed in the Biker Friendly Directory, please contact Sales and Marketing or email BFD@ TRMDEL.com for more information. If you’re Club, Foundation, or Association would like to be listed in our Directory, please email BFD@TRMDEL.COM with your name and contact information and someone will be in touch with you.
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The Tavern 4975 St. Leonard Rd. St Leonard, MD 20685 410-586-2225 www.thetavernofstleonard.com
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NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTES Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish, National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM)
OBAMA ADMINISTRATION’S “GROW AMERICA ACT” PUSHES HELMET LAWS The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has sent to Congress a $302 billion four-year surface transportation reauthorization proposal, the “Generating Renewal, Opportunity, and Work with Accelerated Mobility, Efficiency, and Rebuilding of Infrastructure and Communities throughout America Act” – or GROW AMERICA Act; President Obama’s blueprint for a model transportation bill, which happens to include a push for mandatory motorcycle helmet laws nationwide! Specifically, buried in the Obama Administration’s 350-page proposal, found under “Title IV -- Highway And Motor Vehicle Safety,” in SEC. 4004: Amendment to Motorcyclist Safety Grant Criteria, the GROW AMERICA Act would amend Section 405(f) of title 23, United States Code by inserting the following: “SUPPORT ACTIVITY -- The (Transportation) Secretary or the Secretary’s designee may engage in activities with States and State legislators to consider proposals related to motorcycle helmet use laws.” The time to act is NOW! This new highway bill is under immediate consideration as the current two-year “Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act” (MAP-21) expires in September, but the Highway Trust Fund -- the main funding source for most state and local transportation projects -- is headed toward insolvency and is expected to run out of money as early as July. So contact your Congressional representatives today, and protect your rights fortomorrow! LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL WOULD PREVENT YOUR MOTORCYCLE FROM TESTIFYING AGAINST YOU Data collected from so-called “Black Box” devices can be used against you in a court of law, and most people don’t even realize it. That’s why U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) is proposing to amend the language of the Driver Privacy Act to protect all information recorded by event data recorders installed on all “motor vehicles”, including motorcycles. The way S. 1925 is currently written grants privacy only for data the government “requires” to be collected. Currently the government does not require “black boxes” on motorcycles, only passenger vehicles, trucks and buses. But some current motorcycle models are equipped with the recording devices. A similar bill in the House (H.R. 2414) is worded that “any data recorded on any event data recorder in an automobile or motorcycle shall be considered the property of the owner of the automobile or motorcycle.” Under current law, insurance companies, law enforcement and auto rental agencies can access the data on the device and can use it as evidence against the driver/owner in legal proceedings. Data recorders collect a wide range of information on crashes, including whether the brakes were applied, the speed at the time of impact, the steering angle, and whether seat belt circuits were shown as “Buckled” or “Unbuckled” at the time of the crash. 52
Fourteen states have statutes that restrict access to the event data recorder or limit the use of recovered EDR information. GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION NOTES REDUCED MOTORCYCLIST FATALITIES A recent report by the Governors Highway Safety Association projects that the number of motorcyclist fatalities fell by 7% last year, the second decline in five years, despite an increase in motorcycle sales in 2013. The report, “Spotlight on Highway Safety,” based its findings on motorcyclist fatality counts reported to the GHSA by all 50 states and the District of Columbia for the first nine months of 2013, and indicated that motorcycle fatalities are projected up in 13 states, down in 35 states and D.C., and to remain the same in two states compared with the first nine months of 2012. Noting bad weather the first six months of 2013, the association projects that the number of motorcyclists killed last year will total 4,610, down from 4,957 in 2012 and nearly identical to the 2011 figure of 4,612. Meanwhile, new motorcycle sales ended the year with a 1.4% overall increase, up from 452,386 total units in 2012 to 458,972 last year, bringing total U.S. motorcycle registrations to a record 9 million nationwide. The Governors association also noted that the use of helmets dropped to 60% in 2012 down from 66% in 2011, citing that only 19 states now require helmets for all riders. GAS PRICES RELATE TO FATAL MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS Researchers have found a strong relationship between gasoline prices and motorcycle fatalities: As gas prices rise, so do the number of fatalities, and falling gas prices tend to be mirrored by reduced numbers of motorcycle deaths. An analysis by the National Safety Council showed a strong correlation between gasoline prices and motorcycle fatalities, charting the trend since 1976. Safety experts speculate that higher gas prices encourage people to use fuel-efficient motorcycles instead of cars. With new unit sales increasing when gas prices go up, there are more people riding and potentially more inexperienced riders on the road.
NEW MICHIGAN LAW LIMITS TEMPORARY MOTORCYCLE PERMITS Michigan Governor Rick Snyder has signed legislation that encourages motorcycle operators to apply for a full operating endorsement by limiting their ability to obtain temporary training permits. The move is aimed at improving motorcycle safety standards in the state. Sponsored by Representative Bradford Jacobsen (R-Oxford), House Bill 4781 allows a motorcyclist to apply for a temporary instruction permit (TIP) only twice during a 10-year period, starting next January. Previously, there was no limit to the number of times a person could be granted a temporary permit, so many operators would apply every riding season as an alternative to obtaining their full cycle endorsement, taking advantage of the loophole in the law to avoid taking required testing or training. “This bill will help prevent abuse of the current motorcycle permitting process, ultimately ensuring more motorcyclists are trained to operate their vehicles in the safest manner possible,” the governor said.
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NEWS BYTES NEW HAMPSHIRE SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS ANTIPOLICE LICENSE PLATE The high court in the “Live Free or Die” state has ruled in favor of free speech on a personalized license plate that reads; “COPSLIE”. David Montenegro forced the issue by suing the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) when it refused to accept his request filed four years ago for the personalized plate. “A reasonable person would find COPSLIE offensive to good taste,” a May 12, 2010 DMV ruling explained. Montenegro filed for reconsideration and received the same response, so in August that year he decided to apply, in order, for COPSLIE, GR8GOVT, LUVGOVT, GOVTSUX, SEALPAC and GOVTLAZ. The pro-government license plate, GR8GOVT, was immediately approved. He used the approval of one message over another as evidence that his state and federal constitutional right to free speech was being trampled. The state supreme court framed the question as an issue of private speech, the plate’s message, on governmentowned property, the license plate itself. The justices agreed with Montenegro that the regulation cited by the DMV was unconstitutionally vague because it was left up to the whim of employees to decide what messages were acceptable. BIG-TIME NCOM CONVENTION IN BIG-D Everything’s bigger in Texas, and the Lone Star state recently hosted one of the largest gatherings of bikers’ rights activists in the world as concerned riders from across the country attended the National Coalition of Motorcyclists annual NCOM Convention in Dallas. This yearly “coming together” of various segments of motorcycling, from M/ Cs to MROs and from Christian clubs to sportbike riders, was hosted by the Texas Confederation of Clubs and welcomed all motorcyclists to attend various meetings and seminars on legal and legislative issues affecting today’s motorcyclists. For nearly three decades, over Mother’s Day weekend the NCOM Convention has provided a platform for diverse factions of the motorcycle community to come together in unity and cooperation in pursuit of shared interests for the betterment of biking. Topics included Biker Anti-Discrimination and Profiling Legislation; Protecting Your Patch; the Legality of MotorcycleOnly Checkpoints; Know Your Rights during a Police Encounter; Freedom of the Road and Use of the Courts; as well as seminars on the Use of Social Media, Incorporate Or Not, the Art of Grant Writing, and featuring the Golden Hour - How to Save a Biker’s Life by EMT Instructor Slider Gilmore. Special Meetings were on the agenda in support of NCOM’s many outreach programs for Women In Motorcycling; Clean and THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC
Sober Roundtable; National Sport Bike Association (NSBA); and Christian Unity Conference, in addition to the Confederation of Clubs General Patch Holders Meeting. “It wasn’t our biggest Convention ever, but I’m thrilled with the progress made here this weekend and proud to see the unity behind the SAVE THE PATCH effort to support the Mongols Motorcycle Club in their court battle to prevent authorities from seizing their club colors…which would endanger every clubs’ rights to wear a patch,” said NCOM Founder Richard M. Lester. Next year’s 30th Annual NCOM Convention will be held May 7-10, 2015 at the Denver Marriott Tech Center in Denver, Colorado. For further information, contact NCOM at (800) ONA-BIKE or visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com. SAVE THE PATCH “Bikers from around the nation are joining forces to support the Mongols Motorcycle Club to combat a lawsuit by federal authorities to take control of the Mongols trademarked logo,” states a National CALL TO ACTION issued recently by the US Defenders National Office. “They are trying to destroy the right of men to associate and indicate their association” said Joe Yanny, an attorney representing the Mongols. In addition to being a violation of club members’ freedom of speech rights, Yanny said, “more importantly, it’s a due process issue.” If the Feds win this case and set a new precedent then no trademarked logo will be safe from being taken away. In announcing that Texas clubs are “rallying for the Mongols and their legal representation,” the CTA asks others to “join the fight to support the Mongols Nation with its trademark battle with the Feds” by educating yourself on this case by going to: http://usdefender.net/cta-tdf.html and go “LIKE” the National US Defenders Facebook page for future updates. To donate to the Mongols Nation Lawsuit Defense Fund (“100% or every red cent goes directly to the Trademark Fund”) send donations to: Joseph Yanny, Law Office of Yanny and Smith, 1801 Century Park East Suite 2400, Los Angeles, CA 90067. “We have no other fight as important as this fight to help the Mongols MC Nation win this case, the US Defenders will do all we can to assist them in every State,” US Defenders National Office. QUOTABLE QUOTE: “They’ve (bikers) got the same rights as anybody. The day it becomes a crime to ride a motorbike down the street, by God that’ll be a sad day for all of us.” Capt Bingham addressing his police officers in the 1968 movie “Angels From Hell”
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am often asked about “The Rules” when citizens have been invited to an MC Club Party, or perhaps an MC Club Ride. People want to know things like where to ride in the pack, or ground rules for being invited to a clubhouse, etc. I always tell them that they need to ask if they don’t know or understand something. I’d say in most cases they must have been invited by a member or a trusted associate to even be allowed to show up in the first place, so just ask them in private if you have a question. Most things they will answer, some things they won’t. Specific Clubs have specific rules, and I know many of them. It would irresponsible for me to speak directly about any specific club, but there are general guidelines that would be best if followed, regardless if you know that the club you’ve been invited to follows them or not. Many citizens are thrilled with the opportunity to attend a Clubhouse party, but with it also comes with a bit of apprehension. “What if I say the wrong thing”.. What if I piss someone off”.. etc. Well, those are valid concerns. Nobody wants to take something that they find enjoyable and ruin it for themselves or anyone else. I think that most of the general guidelines are pretty much common sense, which it shouldn’t surprise you that there seems to a large deficit of it. Don’t get drunk and act stupid is a great place to start. Hey look, we all like to party, and yes all of us from time to time have been known to partake in a little too much party cheer now and again. A Clubhouse isn’t that place. There’s a sign that you will see often hanging in Clubhouses, “This Is Not The Place to Discover That You Can’t Hold Your Liquor”. So if you know that when you drink Whiskey you have been known to take off your pants and dance around a fire (specifically Men), it would probably be a good night to maybe just have a couple of cold beers. Same goes when riding with us. I’m not having some drunken guest in my pack to wreck us all. Check your Attitude at the Door. We throw parties to have a good time, which means we don’t want to deal with your Dumb A$$ wanting to start $h!& with another invited guest, men or women. You will typically find out real quick who is in charge, and it’s not you or the other guest I promise. Another issue is BYOB and/or Food. Unless you’re going to bring enough for everyone (potluck), this isn’t a concert or a picnic, don’t bring it to a Clubhouse. Keep your opinions to yourself. There’s a saying I like to use, “If I want your opinion, I will give it to you”. That goes for your Ole Lady too. I won’t come to your house and tell you how things could be better, and I expect the same in my house, as do my Brothers. If you are invited to a Club Sponsored ride I’ve discovered that it really depends on each club where you are in the pack. There’s a THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE MD-DE-DC
difference between a “Club Sponsored Ride”, and being invited to “Ride with the Club”. A Club Sponsored Ride might be a Poker Run or Fund Raiser for a fallen friend, member, or perhaps an annual Toy Run. These typically are open to a wider band of citizens or friends of the club, and it’s pretty well understood that with it comes some “Loose Riding”, whereas maybe the pack isn’t always going to be situated as it would be if you were just riding with the club only. From what I’ve seen, most of the time on these, the club members will ride up front, and everyone else will follow. Depending on how large the event, it may even be broken into a few packs. Now a “Ride with the Club” is typically where the rules can change, and are often different depending on each club. Just know even as a citizen you will be expected to be a confident, well trained rider. We lane split it pairs of two’s in most cases. If you are not confident in your ability or comfort level, then I’d suggest you not participate until you are. To be invited to ride with a Club can be and exhilarating experience for those that have not done it. I can tell you that in my experience at the front the pack it can also be a real pain in the a$$ if I have one fool screwing up my pack. You probably won’t be invited back. Some clubs incorporate their supporters or citizen riders within their pack, and some put them at the back of their pack and don’t give a damn if they keep up or not. It’s always best to ask your contact when heading out so you follow their specific protocol. Most of us don’t use turn Signals, we use hand signals. Why? Because it just takes one knucklehead riding in the pack with his damn blinker on to get the entire pack pulled over, which really pisses off the Club. Don’t be that Guy! We change lanes in a specific manner, learn it. We do it for safety and uniformity. This isn’t an all inclusive list, but some general guidelines. There are more. I could tell you, but where would be the fun in that? Trust me, if you screw up, someone will usually let you know. It’s really about observation. See what others are doing and follow suit. Always remember, “It’s our world and you’re a guest here, so act appropriately”. Enjoy yourself and take it all in if invited to a Club Event. It’s Modern History, and can be a Blast. Have Fun and Always follow Club Etiquette. Have a great summer, and I hope to see you in the wind! Tabasco Tabasco.TRO@Gmail.com –
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