Thunder Roads Magazine Tennessee March 2013 by Thunder Roads

Volume 14 Issue 1 March 2013

www.thunderroadstennessee.com

National Photojournalist Cooper Chilton

Nina “Biskit” Shearon

Ronny Mangrum aka ” Rebel Ron”

Production Manager itsbiskit@yahoo.com

Merry Hancock

Layout & Design (GDA)

Mechele MacDaniel

Ray “Easy Does It” Cole

Regional Director Middle Tennessee 615-496-1493

Ron Baptiste aka Pastor Ron Chaplain’s

Regional Director Knoxville, Tennessee (865) 640-5711 easydoesitguy@gmail.com

ROLLING THUNDER

Jack Parker

Regional Director Chattanooga 989-714-877

Bob “Bulldog” Ousley

Do YOU have what it takes

to be the next Regional Director of the Memphis or Clarksville area? Give us a call 615-792-0040

NATIONAL FOUNDERS Toni McCoy Shearon & Brian Shearon

1528 Matlock Drive Chapmansboro, TN 37035 Corporate Office: 615-792-0040 Fax: 615-792-7580 e-mail: thunderroads@charter.net

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Da’Olde & Mitzi Alaska Correspondents

ON THE COVER

“Miami 69” Owner/Builder: Torsten Erik Maehle of Miami (All contact info. on Calendar Page) Model: Hami of Florida Photography Submittal: David Shumate, Owner Blingmaster, Inc www.BlingMaster.com

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS LISTINGS Contact: Mechele “Me-Mac” MacDaniel, Events Calendar Administrator for TRM 615-496-1493 or, e-mail them to: events@thunderroadstennessee.com What’s on the site goes in the mag!

We have TWO big holidays this month; St. Patty’s Day and Easter. One primarily for the consumption of adult beverages and the other for kids’ consumption of pink & yellow marshmallow chickadees. In truth, the tradition and history that belong to each of these two very meaningful holidays is something that is worth researching and filling your mind with the knowledge thereof. We here at Thunder Roads have our own holiday to celebrate…. FOURTEEN YEARS of serving the bikers of this beautiful and full of heritage and traditional state; Tennessee, with a Free magazine for its’ loyal readers, that has taken on wings and spread across this great Nation. There are so many “Angels” that look over us daily and help with this magazine monthly. Rebel Ron, writer, Cooper Chilton, Photojournalist, Bob “Bulldog” Ousley who does the Veteran’s page, Pastor Ron who offers insight to our spirituality, Cap’n Capley (sends me lots of good jokes), and the list could go on and on. I just wanted to mention a few that have been with us for many years and are always willing to help us make this mag better. We Thank You all so very much. This magazine has been short of a miracle for us and through my Letters From the Editor, I think you know as much about us as our Family does. But that’s a good thing because in the long run, we are ALL connected and we are proud to have so many brothers and sisters as our BIKER Family. Want to give a BIG shout out to Geneva & Dwayne and the Band. They are celebrating their 10 Year Anniversary and again, we have known them all the way along their path and wish them all the success and recognition they deserve. Y’all Rock It Out!

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Oh, and you know I’m always sharing good things with y’all that we think you might enjoy too and there’s a show on FX on Tuesday nights at 9pm named “JUSTIFIED”, and it’s all shot around Tennessee and Kentucky and deals primarily with how all the Moonshiners are now into Meth Labs and this one Marshall who grew up amongst them all and the shenanigans that ensue. Damn good show. Y’all don’t drink too much green beer and ration out those chocolate bunnies to the kids and above all, if you don’t go to Church, say a prayer on Easter cause’ God listens to you whether you’re in His house or your own. We love ya’ bikers. toni & brian

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Riding with Ray Ray is an avid motorcycle enthusiast who lives & rides in the Smoky mountain area of East TN OK . . . when you see a sign like this, do ya get a shit-eating grin

on your face and start thinking about your bike ? . . . or, when ya see this sign and you’re riding your bike, does that same grin appear as you plant your feet a little firmer & settle in to the bike’s saddle ? . . so, it’s not just me . . In thinking, it was almost exactly 2 years ago when I texted “what’s-her-name” (where I was living at the time) and said I was headed up to the mountains for a few days with my Harley & my camping gear to clear my head. .. dunno . . I hear she’s still really pissed. Oh well, I did finally get my head a little clearer. And, I decided that this (the Smoky Mountains) was where I wanted to settle. For those of you who’ve had the opportunity to ride on some of these beautiful twisty roads and enjoy all the sights, smells & sounds as you and your bike rumble through, it’s easy to agree . . . this area is a biker’s “heaven-onearth”. If you have yet to experience the East TN mountains, load up your bike and ride (or, trailer) it on over. Yes, I know . . . all the winter holidays are still a recent memory from a couple of months ago . . . and, it’s only mid February. Anyway . . . It’s Saturday morning I’m sitting in front of a nice fire, watching the day begin and daydreaming about this year’s “extra” stuff that I’ve been adding to my bike. Ok, it’s just past 9 am and I’m out to the porch for the next cup to again try & convince myself its warm enough for a day’s ride. If I look from March 2013

this angle @ the thermometer, it reads 40 degrees and I just checked the local weather to confirm that sunshine & 55 are predicted. I can’t take it any longer ! With all the rain, sleet & snow, I haven’t burned a tank of fuel since Christmas.

Just a few minutes to wipe he dust off my Road King and she’s rumbling down the road towards Maryville for a quick stop by my local HD dealer (Smoky Mountain HD) for a map I’d seen during a snowy day visit showing several rides in the area. With just a few hours of sunny temps for a ride, I chose a 95 mi/3 hr ride into the Smokys, thru Cades Cove, Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge and back down a small, really twisty road. A few parts of today’s ride were familiar, so I added a couple more miles to include parts of Hwy 129 (toward Dragon’s Tail) and the Foothills Parkway. On every ride, I am still amazed with both the scenery and the roads which seem like they were constructed with bikers in mind. If you enjoy hopping on the interstate, setting the throttle and relaxing listening to your tunes . . cool, take the interstate over to the Smokys. But, if you’re like the rest of us, Spring is almost here . . . take a few sick days, polish up your ride and come enjoy some of the best motorcycling you can imagine. This year, I added Progressive suspension front & rear, replaced the Metzler on the rear and installed a Power Commander upgrading my ’05 Road King’s fuel mix to match the true duels & stage 1 breather. Today’s ride gave me several opportunities to get that “shit-eating grin” glued in place ! So far, I’m please with all of the above refinements. Please, pass along info on any rides you’d recommend in either my area or yours. And, tell me about upcoming events & what you’re riding, too. Ride safe ! Ray

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Bike Riding Tennessee Police Officers By: Rebel Ron Since most of us grew up watching westerns & reading books we all know that officers of the law, no matter what they may have been called, were probably their most effective when they began riding horses. In the beginning of the 20th century our often loved & sometimes hated officers of the law got an upgrade from the four legged critter with the invention of the motorcycle aka “The Iron Horse“! No matter your opinion of police officers they should be respected by all no matter what, as it is they who often stand between civilized society & criminal predators. And the cops often do so making less money than most working people but they have a lot higher risk at their job than most of us. However, that still makes getting a speeding ticket difficult to handle, especially when you are certain you were not speeding, or at least, admitting to it. J

Despite the risk to their well being & life, lower pay, disrespect from people who despise them, until they need them, our Tennessee two wheeling officers do a lot of good work too. They are involved in toy runs, military benefits, & more, not to mention combating crime of all sorts. So, without further ado, I want to share with the readers some of the old & unique two wheeling police officer & State trooper’s photos I have in my collection. Our Tennessee officers have ridden everything from Harleys & Indians to various Japanese bikes & even BMWs. I must say that I hate that the Tenn. State Troopers disposed of the Harley riding troopers I recall seeing back in the 1960s with their colorful Harleys & bright yellow uniforms that were called “The Yellow Jackets.” Ride safe two wheeled officers & y’all be careful out there! (And remember this praise the next time y’all pull me over for speeding. OK.)

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K.I.S.S. page composed & edited by: Toni McCoy Shearon aka “MaMa Thunder” of Thunder Roads Tennessee

LEPRECHAUN’S SECRET STEW 1 Pkg. of Kielbasa (comes with 2 long pieces per pack, like a left & right that forms a big O) 2 Pkgs. of New Orleans Flavor Sausage Links (these are all in the “sausage section” of your grocery’s Meat Dept. 1 Bag of Very Small Red Potatoes 1 Bag of Petite Carrots; pre-peeled, in veggie dept. 1 Can of Kernel Corn 1 Large Head of Cabbage Salt & Pepper to Taste 2 Boxes or Cans of Chicken Stock - unsalted kind 1 Cups of Water 1 Bottle of Dark Beer (if all you have is light, o.k.) 4 Chicken Bullion Cubes (place in small cup of hot water to dissolve down) 1 Tbls. of pre-minced Garlic (in veggie dept.) 1 Small Palmful of Basil 1 Small Palmful of Parsley

1 Tsp. of Chili Flakes (add more if you prefer spicier) In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add a large pat of margarine to pan, and chop up your Kielbasa into 1/4 inch pieces. Cut up the Louisiana flavored sausages the same way and fry up with Kielbasa. In a separate Stew Pot, add your chicken stock and water and bullion cube mixture on medium-low. You want a slow bubbling boil. Chop up your cabbage into long strips and take the time to peel apart the layers. Once you put the stew pot lid on, the cabbage will wilt down fast. Either cut your baby carrots into halves or leave them whole; your choice. Add garlic and all spices and corn to the broth. Once your sausages are browned good on all sides, add to the broth. cut your red potatoes in half and add to the broth. Put a lid on this and just let it go for apprx. an hour and half. If you do in a Crock Pot then cook on low for as long as it takes for potatoes and carrots to be soft. While it’s cooking; throw in a couple Tbls. of quality margarine or butter; your preference. Don’t forget your chili flakes as you want this spicy, but not hot. There’s a big difference in taste between the two. Serve this up with some really rustic, crusty bread that has been smeared with butter and garlic powder and broiled off in the oven. This is total comfort food and it literally takes like 15 minutes to get it all going and in the stew or crock pot. It’ll have ya’ doing the Irish Jig right in your own kitchen!

BEER & BACON MAC N’ CHEESE 1 Box of Large Elbow Macaroni; cooked 5 mins. short or being soft as has to finish cooking in oven. 1 Whole Pkg. of Bacon cooked up; place on rack over sheet pan & cook in oven @ 425 until crispy, dark golden brown. No splatter mess on stove. Easy! 1 Tbls. of Minced Garlic 1/2 Cup of Heavy Whipping Cream 3 Cups of Shredded White Cheddar Cheese 1 Cup of Shredded Parmessan Cheese 1 Lg. Tub of Whipped Philly Cream Cheese 1 Lg. Vidalia Onion; large chop; sauteed golden 1 Tbls. of Spicy Brown Mustard 1 Bottle of Amber or Dark Beer Mix all together (except bacon) in your deep baking dish until well blended. Cook at 400 degrees or until top is golden brown. Remove from oven and put in your crisp bacon, leave plenty to sprinkle over top. Serve this immediately piping hot before bacon can turn limp. This is phenomenal twist on old style. EASTER SUNDAY BANANA’S FOSTER Don’t let the name of this scare you off. Like all of the K.I.S.S. recipes, this is simple & easy. You can do it. 1/2 Stick of Real Butter 1/2 tsp. of Brown Sugar 1/4 Cup of Banana Liqueur (buy a small, travel size at liquor store) 4 Bananas; cut in half lengthwise; then halved 1/4 Cup of Dark Rum 4 Scoops of Premium Vanilla Ice Cream Combine butter, brown sugar & cinnamon in a medium size non-stick skillet. Cook on low until all ingredients are dissolved. Stir in the banana liqueur, then place the bananas in the pan. When the banana sections soten up and begin to brown, carefully add the rum to the middle of the skillet. Cook until rum is hot, then gently tip the pan slightly to ignite the rum. Don’t let this scare you.....this is just the alcohol in the rum burning off. When flame is completely gone, lift the bananas out of pan and place four pieces over 2 scoops of ice cream in shallow bowls. Generously spoon warm sauce over the top of ice cream and serve up nice and hot. This is such an easy dish to make and if you have company over it’s very dramatic when the rum is ignited and everyone goes.....oooooohhhhhhh! Once you do this recipe and see how easy it is, it’ll be one of your favorite show-stoppers. Delicicious too!

Happy St. Patty’s Day & Easter Bikers!

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Happy New Year to One and All!

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CLUBS

Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs of the The Great State of Tennessee www.tenncoc.com Officers for the 2010-2011 year Tenn COC are as follows: State Chairman Byrdman 1%er A.O.A. Outlaws M.C. COC Chaplain Pastor Ron Baptiste Covenent Confirmers M.C. (615) 384-9010 State Treasurer Doc 4 Way In MC

many American prisoners of war were left behind after all past wars. To help correct the past and to protect the future veterans from being left behind should they become prisoners of war-missing in action. We are committed to helping American veterans from all wars! ROLLING THUNDER®, INC., CHAPTER 1 TN Pres. Jay Barnes, Murfreesboro 615-364-1029, www.rollingthundertn1.com

BACA

www.bacausa.com Volunteer State Chapter-Lebanon, TN (865-951-4224) E Volunteer State Chapter-Vonore, TN (615-715-5039)

ROLLING THUNDER®, INC., CHAPTER 2 TN Pres. Gerri Tramel , Soddy-Daisy 423-843-1061 www.rollingthundertn2.org

BIKERS WHO CARE

www.bikerewhocane.org Bikers Who Care is a organization of motorcycle enthusiasts dedicated to

ROLLING THUNDER®, INC., CHAPTER 3 TN Pres. Clay Tumlin, Knoxville 865-457-4507 rttn3@comcast.net

supporting The Dream Factory of Clarksville, TN by sponsoring Camp Rainbow, a summer camp for seriously ill children

ROLLING THUNDER®, INC., CHAPTER 4 TN Pres. Alan Sipe, Johnson City 423-329-3152, www.rollingthundertn4.com

BLUE KNIGHTS

The BLUE KNIGHTS® is a non-profit fraternal organization consisting of active and retired law enforcement men & women who enjoy riding motorcycles. www.blueknightstnv.bizland.com

AIM/NCOM Attorney Tom Monceret 1720 Plaza Tower Knoxville, TN 37929 (865) 546-0405

CMT/ABATE, Inc. is not a •Biker Club”, but a nonprofit, political organization that was formed to preserve feedom and safety for all Tennesseans who enjoy motorcycling. Our major goals are to modify existing laws that are detrimental to motorcycle safety and enjoyment, and to enact new legislation in support of motorcyclists who ride in Tennessee. If you are concerned about preserving personal freedom and motorcycle safety, we urge you to join. Local charters play a major rote in making CMT/ABATE, Inc. an effective organization by contacting their area legislators to inform them of how the local membership feels about issues affecting motorcyclists. PO BOX 1991 MADISON, TN 37116 615-860-1991 Office Toll Free 866-462-2283 (866-GOABATE) (615) 6838616 - Fax Email; Information: lnfo@cmtabate. com

Tennessee Member Listing 2011-2012 4 Way In M.C. American Steel M.C. AOA Outlaws M.C. Black Pistons M.C. Bond Slaves M.C. Bikers for Christ Confederate Drifters M.C. Copperheads M.C. Covenant Confirmers M.C. Currahee M.C. Grim Reapers M.C. Highlanders M.C. His Laboring Few M.M. In Country (Vietnam) M.C. Iron Horseman M/C Keltics M.C. Mountain Rebels M.C. Nashville Firefighters M.C. New Attitudes M/C Peacemakers M.C Rock Foundation M.C. Southern Souls M/C Southern Journeymen M/C Sons of God M.C. Sons of Pennyrile M.C. Southern Sons M.C. Tri Cities M.C. True Sons M.C. US Military Vets M.C. Vietnam Vets

ORGANIZATIONS

State Secretary Webmaster Infidel T-Rat US Military Vets MC Nashville

AIM/NCOM Richard M. Lester 7334 Topanga Canyon Blvd. Ste.200 Conoga Park, California 91303 800-531-2424/1-800-on-a-bike www.onabike.com

Legacy Vets M.C. Velvet Hammer MC. White Bikers M.C.

ROLLING THUNDER®, INC. Rolling Thunder Chapter 6 Pres. Mike Morel, Martin City 731-431-2411 www.rollingthundertn6.com

CMT/ABATE

SONS OF LIBERTY RIDERS Action Not Words - NOW! Riders organizing to support and defend this country. A political movement of riders. All riders welcome! In addition to welcoming members of any other organization or affiliation. Welcoming non-riders and supporters as well. sonsoflibertyriders.com

T.H.R.C.A.

The Tennessee Honda Riders Club www.mthrc.org

Kerbela Motor Corps Donnie Anderson 865-806-2097 www.shrinershq.org

TN VALLEY RIDERS

MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS FOUNDATION OF TENNESSEE

Fayettevilte,TN Web page: tennesseevalleyriders.org Doesn’t matter what you ride or who you are everyone welcome. No dues, Fun Riding Group helping those in need. For more info triplef@cafes.net

WWW.MAFT.US

MAFT is a non-profit 501-C-3 tax-exempt organization. We believe that educating the public to have the proper respect for motorcyclists as well other highway users will reduce accidents and deaths on our highways. We hope to reduce motorcycle accidents caused by inattentive drivers resulting in avoidable right of way collisions. Our Campaign Save A Life program is teaching new drivers in our High Schools awareness and defensive techniques to avoid these accidents. MAFT honors the survivors, the lost and the families of these accident victims at a Vigil each autumn. = Awareness, Respect and Education MAFTINFO@AOL.COM 615-799-8600

Motor Maids, Inc.

A diverse group of women motorcyclists united through a passion for riding while fostering a positive image and promoting safe riding skills. www.motormaids.org

PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS www.PatriotGuard.org

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact PGR State Captain Annette (Dreamcatcher)  615974-3046

GWRRA

We are the world’s largest single-marque social organization for owners and riders of Honda Gold Wing & Valkyrie motorcycles and, some would say, the world’s largest family. Dedicated to our motto, Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge, GWRRA members enjoy the freedom of belonging to a not-for-profit, non-reigious and non-political organization. http://www.gwrra.org

MID SOUTH RIDERS

Meetings held the 2nd Sunday of the month @ Shady Rest Biker Bar,Timbte,TN www.midsouthriders.com

ASSOCIATIONS Christian Motorcyclists Association

Organized in 1975 for the purpose of reaching the motorcycle world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. The only requirement for becoming a member of CMA is that you be a Christian. Tennessee State Coordinator: Dan Neal, 615-7589773. or dneal23@comcast.net.

ROLLING THUNDER TENNESSEE

www.rollingthundertn1.com Rolling Thunder®, Inc.’s major function is to publicize the POW-MlA issue. To educate the public of the fact that ThunderRoadsTennessee.com

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TENNESSEE CHAPTERS

Christian Motorcyclist Association

Lakeway Warriors / Morristown #999 Steelhorse Prophets/ Jackson # 709 Wheels Of Grace / Memphis # 710 The Biker Church Cumberland Cruisers For Christ/ Covenant Confirmers Ministries Inc. Crossville # 802 www.covenantconfirmers.org Rescued Riders / Dayton # 856 Holy Spirit Reigns / McMinnville # 887 Three Degrees Masonic Motorcycle Club Tennessee River Disciples Contact: Grang Chapter Secretary @ e-mail: ironmason@hotmail. com or Past President: Free Bird @ freebird3d@yahoo.com / New Johnsonville # 896 Reelfoot Light Riders/ Union City # 897 Southern Cruisers Ransomed Riders / Covington # 898 www.southerncruisers.net Forming chapters / Murfreesboro, #435 Beech River #282 Highland Rim Pulaski, Dyrsburg #273 Bristol #000 Memphis #034 Chatanooga #006 Middle Revelators Motorcycle Ministries #058 Clarksville #059 Montgomery Bell Bristol TN Meeting and ride 1st Sat each month @ Burger king on west state st #410 Copperhill #077 Northeast @ 830 am #323 Covington #483 Northwest more info frank@ 423-963-5850 #285 Crossroads #153 Shiloh chaplin john @423-323-8812 #320 Cumberland Gap #246 South Central #423 Eagle Bluff ww.revelatorsmm.com   #001 Tennessee Valley #211 Golden Circle #130 Upper Cumberland #250 Greenville #193 West Tennessee Road Riders for Jesus Ministries Road Riders For Jesus is an independent, Christian faith based, motorcycle Wheels Of Faith Ministry ministry that began in 1999 near St. Louis, MO. We now have over 4,000 A nondenominational organization with the purpose and goal of members world-wide. To find a local chapter, call Mike at 615-828-6446 or go spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ through word & work, and to the national website at www.roadridersforjesus.org. Also check us out on to provide a Christian atmosphere where we gather and ride our Facebook!

Inspiration Riders/ Knoxville #64 Rays Of The Son/ Kingsport # 199 Choo-Choo Wheels OF Worship/ Chattanooga #204 Christian Motorcyclist Association Lakeway Warriors / Morristown #999 Lions of Judah/ Nashville #405 Knights For Christ/ Columbia #448 Prayerborne Eagles/ Clarksville # 467 Blood Bought Bikers/ Cookeville # 614 Gatekeepers/ Cleveland # 615 Outriders For Christ / Tullahoma # 616

motorcycles. www.wheelsoffaith.com

Confederate Sons Association

W.O.W.

Cookeville, Tennessee see our web site for more info www.ConfederateSonsAssociation.com or e-mail larrybarnes@ConfederateSonsAssociation.com

Cornerstone Riders #940 Murfreesboro, TN Meets 3rd Thurs 7pm Shoney’s on Broad Street 615-631-6295 Dwight Bond www.cmausa.org

Mercy Hands Street Ministries

P.O. Box 1515 Dickson, TN 37056 931-670-2351

Hog Heaven Ministries Harley Riders for Jesus

Vic Richardson 931-729-1091 hogheavennmislries@yahoo.com

GOLD WING TOURING ASSN. CHAPTER HARPETH VALLEY RIDERS Contact Damy & Joyce Emter, Chapter Directors Phone: 615-244-1456 e: DannyEmter@msn.com

American Legion Riders

(Post 95, Eastridge,TN) Open to American Legion Members and

Associates. We participate in parades, ceremonies, and promote motorcycle safety. We also provide a social atmosphere for Legion members who share the same interests. Join us for Fun, friendship and interesting motorcycle rides. ezriderintn@aol.com

Black Sheep

Black Sheep Harley-Davidsons for Christ is more than just a motorcycle club. It’s a motorcycle ministry of men and women that ride for Jesus: helping and serving H.O.G. members and chapters across the country. For more information contact Jeff Pierce 615.653.5065 or visit our web site: wwwblacksheephdfc.org

Road Riders for Jesus Motorcycle Ministries

Chattanooga, TN. Meeting and ride 3rd Sat each month @ City Cafe on corner Lee Hwy and Bonny Oaks @ 11:00 AM more info Johnny @ 423 605 5026 ,www.roadridersforjesus.org

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Women on Wheels Cool Lady Cruisers Chattanooga, TN joandcharlie@bellsouth.net

HOG CHAPTERS Mule Town Chapter The Dragon Chapter, Maryville 931--540-0099 865-977-1669 www.muletownrider.com Eastern Tennessee Chapter Nashville Music City 865-457-7893 Chapter 615-242-6067 Ghost River Chapter Collierville, TN Northwestern ghostriverhog.com 731-885-1792 Golden Circle Jackson Chapter Thunder Creek 731-627-2288 Chattanooga Chapter 423-892-4888 Middle Tennessee 615-771-7775 Tri City Chapter 423-283-0422 Murfreesboro Chapter 615-849-8025 615-242-6067 Tuckessee Clarksville Chapter The Dragon Chapter, Maryville (931)648-1607 865-977-1669 Golden Circle Jackson Chapter 731-627-2288 Memphis Chapter webguru@memphishog.com

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Twin Lakes Morristown Chapter 423-586-5343 Upper Cumberland Chapter 931-526-3139

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NEWS BYTES

NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTES Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish, National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM)

CONGRESS TO CONSIDER BARRING E15 ETHANOL GAS Legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Senate to overturn EPA approval of the sale of E15 gasoline. Calling the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s actions to allow the 15% ethanol blend “irresponsible” and “unfair to consumers,” U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Sen. David Vitter (R-LA) filed a bill on Valentine’s Day, February 14th that would reverse EPA waivers allowing E15 to be sold to the public for use in most modern cars and light-duty trucks. “Whether you drive a car, truck, boat, or tractor, misfueling with E15 could result in engine failure, increased emissions, and the voiding of warranty coverage,” Vitter said in announcing S. 344. “EPA’s flawed waivers allowing E15 amount to government bureaucrats issuing short-sighted regulations that negatively impact families and businesses across the country,” added Wicker, a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. No motorcycles or ATVs are approved to use E15, and manufacturers warn that its use could damage engines and void warranties. In related news, in an effort to prevent consumers from inadvertently misfueling non-approved vehicles with E15, the EPA has announced a new requirement for gas stations that sell E15 to provide a separate E10/E0 pump. Retailers would be required to have a label on pumps that dispense multiple fuel blends of E15-and-higher that reads: “Passenger Vehicles Only. Use in Other Vehicles, Engines and Equipment May Violate Federal Law,” and to post signs that indicate the location of the dedicated E10-or-lower fuel pump. MIC OPPOSES MINIMUM NOISE LEVELS FOR ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLES The Motorcycle Industry Council announced its opposition to a proposed rule by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that would require electric motorcycles to emit a minimum sound to protect pedestrians. The MIC recently submitted comments opposing NHTSA’s published Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for FMVSS No. 141, Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, which would set minimum sound requirements for hybrid and electric vehicles, including but not limited to, motorcycles. Pursuant to the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act in 2010, FMVSS No. 141 is designed to ensure that blind, visually impaired and other pedestrians are able to detect nearby hybrid and electric vehicles in a range of ambient environments. In the MIC’s comments, the motorcycle industry group argued that because of the unique attributes of motorcycles, NHTSA should not need to require a minimum sound for them. The MIC says that motorcycle riders are better able to see and avoid pedestrians because their sight is unobstructed, and motorcyclists are more alert because of their vulnerability. The MIC also stated that electric motorcycles are not quiet, so they shouldn’t need to be subject to minimum sound requirements. The MIC stated further that adding a speaker system to electric motorcycles to emit sounds would be an issue because motorcycles have less space to add such a system, the weight of the system would have a large effect on the motorcycle’s low-speed stability, energy consumption of the speaker system would have a greater impact on a motorcycle’s range and the price of installing the system would be higher than with automobiles. NHTSA is seeking comments on minimum sound requirements through March 15, and details can be found at www.federalregister.gov. 14

ARIZONA BIKERS LOBBY FOR ANTI-PROFILING BILL A hearing room filled with patch-wearing motorcycle club members broke out in cheers on February 6 as an Arizona Senate public safety committee voted to approve a bill requiring police to take training highlighting a ban on profiling of motorcyclists by law enforcement officers. Senator Judy Burges (R-Sun City) sponsored the anti-profiling bill to address complaints from motorcycle club members who say they’re frequently stopped by police for no legitimate reason. The bill would require the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (known as AzPOST) to include courses emphasizing the prohibition against stopping a biker for riding or wearing club colors, or questioning or searching them based only on those factors. Rick Rodriguez of Glendale, a member of the ALMA Motorcycle Club, said that harassment of patch-wearing bikers by police is rampant. “It’s not illegal to be an Elk, it’s not illegal to be an Eagle, it’s not illegal to be a Shriner, a Knight of Columbus,” he told the Associated Press. “We wear collective marks, we ride motorcycles, that’s what we like to do. I understand the average Joe citizen doesn’t feel our plight. But when they get done with bikers, who are they going to pick on next?” Although the measure passed 4-0, with three Democratic members absent, committee chairman Sen. Chester Crandell cautioned the jubilant crowd that the bill still has a long way to go before it becomes law and needs major changes. TEXAS BIKERS LOBBY FOR CRASH PREVENTION ACT Suits and leather jackets rubbed shoulders in the Capitol’s corridors in Austin, Texas on Monday, January 28, as the two disparate groups share a concern over education funding; while the state’s universities lobbied lawmakers over the General Appropriations bill’s impact on higher education, motorcycle associations are concerned that funds allocated last session to the Texas Department of Public Safety are not being used effectively to support road safety and thereby costing taxpayers. More money is needed for motorcycle training and to educate the public about sharing the road with riders, said Terri Williams, a spokesperson for the Texas Motorcycle Rights Association (TMRA2) and on behalf of the Texas Confederation of Clubs and Independents. Texas’ “Share the Road” campaign isn’t long enough, only lasting the month of May, while states with yearlong programs have fewer accidents, which saves taxpayers money. The motorcycle groups are asking state lawmakers to pass the Motorcycle Crash Prevention Act, a new bill aimed at lowering the number of motorcycle accidents across Texas by providing additional funding to expand Texas’ “Share the Road” program -- a public service campaign intended to make drivers more aware of motorcycles on the road -- and if the proposed bill becomes law, it would also fund more training for riders. OHIO MODIFIES HANDLEBAR HEIGHT LAW Ohio has modified its handlebar height law using language amended into S.B. 114 by John Kasich to change the limit from 15 inches from the lowest point of the saddle to no higher than shoulder height of the operator when seated in the operator’s seat or saddle. The bill also changes the definition of a motorcycle by creating a “cab-enclosed motorcycle” classification for two- or three-wheeled vehicles having an occupant compartment top that is either permanent or removable. The bill was signed into law on December 19, 2012 and changes take effect March 19, 2013. CALIFORNIA OFFICIALS UNVEIL LANE-SHARING RULES About 87% of California motorcycle riders reportedly slide between cars on crowded roadways – while only half of car drivers know it’s legal and 7% admit they’ve tried to block them – which is why the California Highway Patrol is now providing guidance to safely maneuver the white lines. California is the only state in the country where so-called “lane-splitting” or “lane-sharing” isn’t illegal, but state authorities have never, until now,

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The new rules, which the CHP posted on their website after consulting with other state agencies and motorcycle-rider groups as part of the California Motorcyclist Safety Program which trains new riders in the state, apply to city streets, highways and freeways across the Golden State. “Basically, what we’re most interested in is the speeds,” said Sgt. Mark Pope, statewide motorcycle safety coordinator for the CHP. “You should lane-split no faster than 10 mph over the speed of traffic around you, and we recommend riders not split at all if the traffic is faster than 30 mph.” CHP officers have always had the legal authority to ticket motorcyclists who were driving dangerously fast, Pope said, but the new rules are designed to provide specifics. The new written guidelines, which carry no legal weight, can be found at http://bit.ly/XxIRJb NEW MOTORCYCLE SALES REV UP Motorcycle sales in the United States revved up in 2012, rising a healthy 2.6% over 2011, according to a report released by the Motorcycle Industry Council. Better yet, the trade group said, retail activity was up in all four motorcycle “segments” -- the first time that has happened since 2002 -- with increases in scooter, dual-purpose, off-road and on-highway motorcycle sales. Scooter sales rose the most, at 7.7%, with dual-purpose motorcycles following closely at 7.4%. Sales of dirt bikes rose 2.1%, while those of on-highway bikes, which make up by far the largest segment in terms of overall numbers, went up the least, at 1.8%. The numbers were in line with expectations, as the MIC reported in December that for the first time since the market softened in 2006 and then crashed in 2008, it anticipated reporting an increase in sales figures. Just over 1.1 million motorcycles were sold in 2006, and fewer than half that many in 2011 with 452,386 total new units sold in the U.S. JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE EXPORTS TO U.S. FLATTEN FOLLOWING DRAMATIC RISE Japanese manufacturers in 2012 exported 166,601 motorcycles to the United States, an increase of 1% compared to 2011, following a dramatic 87% increase in 2011 after the OEMs exported only 88,074 motorcycles to the country in 2010.

These figures come courtesy of the searchable database of the 11/1/11 5:06Japan PM Automobile Manufacturers Association. They pertain to the Big Four: Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha. USED BIKE MARKET EXPERIENCES UPTURN Used motorcycle sales have heated up, sparking optimism at dealerships where trade-ins have become more valuable. As the economy has improved, even if it’s been marginal, more people have decided to go ahead and buy a motorcycle. And if they can’t afford a new bike, it could be a used one. Used motorcycle prices have recovered meaningfully since 2008, rising to a level that supports a healthy demand for new bikes as well, according to a recent survey from Robert W. Baird & Co. Used Harley prices were up 7% from a year ago and remain well above the low points found in the recession, said Baird analyst Craig Kennison who analyzed motorcycle sales data from the National Automobile Dealers Association. “If the demand for used motorcycles picks up, it usually suggests the demand for new bikes will go up as well,” Kennison said. 2013 NCOM CONVENTION IN RENO The 28th annual NCOM Convention will be held Mother’s Day weekend, May 9-12, 2013 at the Silver Legacy Resort-Casino located at 407 N. Virginia St. in Reno, Nevada. This annual gathering will draw bikers’ rights activists from across the country to discuss topics of concern to all riders, so reserve your room now for the special NCOM rate of $95 by calling (800) 687-8733. Registration fees for the NCOM Convention are $80 including the Silver Spoke Awards Banquet on Saturday night, or $45 for the Convention only. All motorcyclists are welcome and encouraged to attend. Meetings, seminars and group discussions will focus on legislative efforts and litigation techniques to benefit our right to ride and Freedom of the Road. To pre-register, call the National Coalition of Motorcyclists at (800) 5255355 or visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com. QUOTABLE QUOTE: “Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him better take a closer look at the American Indian!” Henry Ford (1863-1947) American industrialist

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Silverado’s Rivergate & Lebanon 709A Rivergate Pkwy. Goodlettsville, TN 37072 615-851-4490 Bike Nite Wednesdays The V Tavern - Cafe 2442 River Road Ashland City, TN 37015 615-792-1695 www.thevtavern-cafe.com

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TRAILERS L&S Motorcycle Trailer Rentals Ask for Larry Cell: 615-308-1288 All size trailers for your needs!

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Chaplain’s Corner Pastor Ron Baptiste Founder of Covenant Confirmers Ministries Inc. www.covenantconfirmers.org Founder of Tennessee Biker Medical Clinic Inc. www.tennesseebikermedicalclinic.org TN.COC State Chaplain www.tenncoc. homestead.com Member of NCOM Christian Unity Council www.facebook.com/NCOM.Christian.Unity Pastor Ron’s messages can now be downloaded off the website

“The Promiser not the Promises” When I ask Christians where was Moses taking the Children of Israel to, most of them reply “the Promise Land.” You’ll find in Exodus 5:1 “Let my people go that they may hold a fest unto me in the wilderness.” Egypt was where they were in slavery; it represents sin and the lost world, the land of not enough. The Promise land represents Heaven, the land of more than enough. But the wilderness represents real life and the opportunity to grow in the Lord, the land of just enough. Remember the lyric in the old song’ “Everybody wants to go to Heaven but nobody wants to die?” This is the entire problem with the modern day church, everyone wants the Promise Land and nobody wants to go through the wilderness. Moses wanted the people to meet the God he met at the burning bush, God want to meet the people in the wilderness at Mt. Sinai. Have you ever wondered why it was that the Children of Israel always want to go back to Egypt, go back to slavery while Moses was the grandson of Pharaoh, had everything he could have ever wanted, but he never wanted to go back to Egypt. It was because Moses had a personal encounter with God. If you don’t have a personal encounter with Jesus Christ, that’s why you always go back to your Egypt, your Pharaoh of addictions. If all we do is to focus on “The Promises” of God and not “The Promiser (God)” then we have turned the promises of God into idolatry! We have become too focused on the promises; healing, prosperity, deliverance, joy, and peace that we have neglected “The Promiser!” Yes God does want to impart all these wonderful gifts to us and He has given us clear direction on how to obtain all the promises of God in His Word. But we want to take short cuts to God’s promises but there are no short cuts with God, you must go through the wilderness and you must meet God at your own burning bush (salvation). The 26

promises of God are like “wet with the water” if you’ll first “seek the Kingdom of God, all these things will be added to you.” We are more focused on what God can do for us than who He is. Psalm 103:7 “He (God) made known His ways unto Moses, His acts unto the Children of Israel.” The children of Israel’s relationship with God was based on how He answered their prayers. Moses’ relationship with God was based on a personal knowledge of Him. So which Christian are you, do you know God by “His acts” or do you know God by “His ways?” God called for Moses and Aaron to come to the top of the mountain (Ex.19:24) but only Moses went up! Moses wanted to spend more time with God but Aaron wanted to spend more time with the people. While Moses was with God the people talked Aaron into making a “golden calf ” to worship and Aaron said: Ex.32:4 “These be thy gods which brought thee out of Egypt.” The Egyptians worshiped cows, the Children of Israel were used to that, so Aaron changed “the image of God” to suit what the people were already used to. Many Christians today have acknowledged that Jesus is their Lord, they’ve been baptized, joined the Church, sing in the choir, usher and become deacons in the church. But when you focus more on “The Promises of God” than “The Promiser,” you have turned Jesus into your own “Golden Calf.”

Until next time, keep your face in the wind and your kickstand up. To be found faithful, Pastor Ron

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by Bob “Bulldog” Ousley Dear Fellow Veterans and Patriots of Tennessee: Over the past couple of months I have tried to add a little humor to my column but this month is serious. A group of veteran activists who have spent years trying to gain the truth about prisoners of war and those missing in action (POW/MIA) has formed a new organization called Honor-Release-Return, Inc. (HRR). HRR’s mission is to re-energize public interest and gain the truth about U.S. prisoners of war, achieve declassification of all information associated with their service and challenge the U.S. government to negotiate for their return. HRR’s first public awareness event will be a mass rally in Washington, D.C., on April 9, beginning with a wreath-laying at the war memorials, followed by a march to the steps of the U.S. Capitol building, and featuring speeches by some of the nation’s leading POW/MIA activists. They will focus on demanding that the U.S. government formally request and negotiate for the return of all live Americans who are in captivity in foreign countries, and negotiate for information concerning Americans unaccounted for and believed to be held captive in Southeast Asia, Russia, North Korea, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Honor-Release-Return hopes to bring the POW/MIA activist communities together to foster coordinated actions and unify a successful national effort. The Honor Release Return National Board of Directors includes Mary Schantag, founder of P.O.W. Network; Bill Bell, author of “Leave No Man Behind;, Roger Hall, noted POW researcher; Mark Peterson, U. S. Army veteran and United Auto Workers’ Veterans Affairs representative; Jim “Moe” Moyer, Chairman of The Ride Home and Bob “Bulldog” Ousley, Vietnam Veteran and longtime POW Activist.

Details of the April 9 event are still being finalized; for the latest information and to learn more about HRR, please visit their web site at honorreleasereturn.com. Veterans, veteran organizations and those committed to keeping faith with those left behind will be there in number. If you would like some background information on the issue of POW’s left behind in Southeast Asia, I highly recommend an article available on the internet titled; POWs and Politics: How Much does Hanoi Really Know. This paper was presented on 19 April 1996, at the Center for the Study of the Vietnam Conflict Symposium “After the Cold War: Reassessing Vietnam,” at Texas Tech University and was written by noted POW experts Garnett “Bill” Bell and George J. Veith. This important paper assesses the effort to account for the missing and draws conclusions about the overall effort. What has been most lacking in the effort to bring our missing service members home has been massive public support. My personal view is that openness going forward will do much to clear up all the questions about whether there has been a serious effort to account for the missing or not. As long as much of the information associated with those still unaccounted for remains classified it will be difficult to restore trust that everything possible is being or has been done. I hope you will join us in Washington DC for this landmark event. It will take place at the same time as our capitols Cherry Blossom festival. What a fitting image to put the bloom on bringing home the missing in the midst of new blooms on the cherry trees. Keep the faith. Thank a vet for the freedoms we still enjoy and support politicians who will bring back the ones we’ve lost. Fly the flag of the people and be proud you’re an American. Hug the families of those still missing because their quest for closure has not ended. Live the good life and ride for those can’t. Bulldog

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SPRING THAW BIKE SHOW Date: 03/23/2013 - 03/23/2013 Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: Calsonic Arena 721 Whitthorne Street Shelbyville TN 37160 Contact email: scooter@bothbarrelspromotions.com Contact phone: 615-364-1828 Both Barrels Promotions. 11th Anniversary Bike Show & Huge Swap Meet. New & Used Bike Parts - Accessories - Bikes for Sale Biker Clothing - Much More. For the first time ever…Rats in the Arena! Live music. $25 show entry, $10 admission. Best of show $1,000; Home built class $200; Best Rat car/truck $200 plus Grease Monkey Feature! RIDING FOR THE SON Date: 03/23/2013 - 03/23/2013 Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 Location: Stewart Williams Parking Lot 801 Memorial Blvd Springfield TN 37172 Contact email: vickianddenny@yahoo.com Contact phone: 270-847-8214 Christian Mortorcycist Association (CMA) - Bikers of Graceforming chapter in Springfield TN is hosting a mini ride and lunch to raise money for our Run For the Son (RFS)Benefit. RFS raises money to spread the word of Jesus to motorcyclist in the USA and overseas. We provide bibles and the Jesus film in over 1000 different languages, we support MX events, local events, Toy Runs, Bike Blessings, benefit rides for all who are in need and contact us. We work with many local churches and just love to ride and fellowship. This mini RFS ride is to help raise money for RFS. The ride will start and end in Springfield with a BBQ lunch to all riders and supporters. Registration starts at 10:00am. KSU 11:00am. Country ride approx. 50 miles and end at a park TBA in Springfield for lunch and fellowship. MULE DAY CELEBRATION Date: 04/05/2013 - 04/07/2013 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Neon Moon Bar 502 S James Campbell Blvd Columbia TN 38401 Contact phone: 931-380-2643 Live bands, tattoo contest, tattoo artists, lingerie dancers, poker run, live music, wet t-shirt contest. All proceeds go to charity. Chicken drop at 12pm, ladies slaw wresting at 3, live music. 2ND ANNUAL TWIST A GRIP CYCLE SWAP MEET & CRUISE IN Date: 04/06/2013 - 04/06/2013 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Bikers Service Center 972 N Broad St Lexington Tn 38351 Contact email: southern.motors@hotmail.com Contact phone: 731-225-6025 Turn your trash into cash: Buy, Sell, Trade. See our inventory of used bikes and classic cars too! Live music & fun all day. Rent a space for only $20. Fish Fry, Drinks, vendors welcome. Plenty of Space available-5 acres. Call or email to reserve your space now. Rain date April 7. CHAIN OF HOPE RIDE FOR JENNIFER & ADRIANNA Date: 04/06/2013 - 04/06/2013 Time: 11:00 AM Location: KMart Parking Lot 230 Long Hollow Pike Goodlettsville TN 37072

Contact phone: 615-767-9229 Ride for missing Jennifer & Adrianna Wix missing since March 2004. Registration begins at 11:00 am, KSU at 12:00 pm. Rain date: April 13. Your donation will help raise awareness and the reward to bring them home. FMI call Larry at 615-767-9229. TWO WHEEL’N THE SMOKIES CUSTOM BIKE SHOW & RALLY Date: 04/12/2013 - 04/13/2013 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Tally Ho Inn 8314 Tennessee State Hwy 73 Townsend TN 37882 Contact email: twowheelnthesmokies@gmail.com Contact phone: 800-487-3333 Join us in the Great Smoky Mountains for the premier custom bike show, drive and rally featuring the finest professional and amateur bikes. One-Off Customs, Cruisers, Touring, Cafe Racers, Antique and Sport Bikes battle it out for cool trophies and other valuable prizes. Designed to be more than just a show, family-friendly events, both at the grounds and in the area. Vendors, raffles, contests, seminars, activities for the kids, organized sightseeing rides and more! Pre-registration and info visit www.2wheelnthesmokies.com CANEY/FORK CMT/ABATE OF TENN BIKE SHOW, CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET Date: 04/13/2013 - 04/13/2013 Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Location: Tennesse National Guard Armory 100 Transport Drive Gordonsville TN 38547 Contact email: rosedaiquari@yahoo.com Contact phone: 615-281-7279 Bike show, car show, vendors of every kind, food, & music. We will have a special guest who is author of “The Probate”’ W.T. “Roadblock” Harrell. Trophies for winners and best in class. Ride in only and 10.00 per bike. RIBS RIDIN & ROCKIN FOR RELAY Date: 04/13/2013 - 04/13/2013 Time: 9:00 AM - 11:45 PM Location: Paris Convention Center Hampton Inn 1510 E. Wood Str. Paris Tn 38242 Contact email: greg@lawnmastersllpc.com Contact phone: 731-336-9327 BBQ Ribs, Butts, Smoked Corn, and more to eat, Bike ride Poker run through West TN and West Ky. Crossing TN on a Ferry, Bike ride/Poker run with 5 stops, including Four Rivers Harley Davidson for their Riverfest event. $150.00, $100.00, $75.00 prizes for poker hands. Door prizes to give away and some great items in a silent auction. BBQ will be served at our Start/finish point all day and night, Ribs, Pulled Pork, Smoked Corn, and other goodies. This will be an all day ride, should be approx. 6 hours. 1ST ANNUAL MEMORIAL HERO RIDE Date: 04/13/2013 - 04/13/2013 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Recycle Biker Shop 747 W Poplar Ave Collierville TN 38017 Contact phone: (901) 861-0130 Memorial / Honor Hero Ride. Sponsored by Dixie Thunder & Mid South Rally for the Wounded Warrior Project. This ride will be a combined fund raiser for both charities to jointly benefit the Families of Wounded Warriors, Servicemen & women and our local Wounded Warriors!

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CMT/ABATE SWAP MEET Date: 04/20/2013 - 04/20/2013 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Lane Motor Museum 702 Murfreesboro Pike Nashville, TN 37210 Contact phone: 615-944-9797 Bigger and better than ever! We would like for every charter in the state to join us! Each charter is invited to get a “booth space” at a special rate. We have some great ideas for your charter to make extra money and join the fun! Call Carol FMI at (615) 944-9797. HAWGS FOR DAWGS POKER RUN Date: 04/20/2013 - 04/20/2013 Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Location: Animal Attraction 300 West 12th Street Columbia TN 38401 Contact email: woofwoof324@gmail.com Contact phone: 931-698-8300 Poker Run and 80 mile scenic ride through beautiful Middle Tennessee. The proceeds benefit Russell Rescue and Animal Attraction Rescue as well as Paws to Give pet food bank in Maury County TN. The ride will start at Animal Attraction and will end at Harley Davidson of Columbia. Food, prizes and music will follow. Fee per person is $20 if you preregister at www.animalattractiontn.com or $25 on the day of event. WINGING AROUND CHOO CHOO TOWN GWRRA SPRING FLING MOTORCYCLE RALLY Date: 04/25/2013 - 04/27/2013 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Camp Jordan Arena Camp Jordan Parkway East Ridge TN 37412 Contact email: bluovalg@comcast.net FREE Local Guided Rides Friday Night Entertainment—Special Guests Thursday Night Meal—See Registration Form Door Prizes , LTD Classes, Rider Ed Seminars Bike & Light Shows Check out this link for hotel choices in the area: http://chattanoogafun.com/goldwing 5TH ANNUAL - RALLY AT THE STRIP - II Date: 04/25/2013 - 04/27/2013 Time: 9:00 AM Location: 359 Pecos Road Newport TN 37821 Contact email: Rallyatthestrip@yahoo.com Contact phone: 865-322-2449 Hosted by The Smoky Mountain Bikefest, Rawhide Entertainment & Rally at the Strip - II Motorcycle Rally. Free tent camping, free primitive camping, campers with electric $15 daily! Free HOT showers!! Swap meet free - no vendor fee, live music, dirt drags, fireworks, great ETS food & much more!! BENEFIT FOR PASTOR RONS BIKER MEDICAL CLINIC Date: 04/27/2013 - 04/27/2013 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Lollys Bar & Grill 342 Lebanon Hwy Carthage TN 37030 Contact email: rosedaiquari@yahoo.com Contact phone: 615-281-7279 Bike show set up 10am. $10 per bike. (Ride in only) Trophies for best in show and best in each class. Poker run at 1pm. $10 per hand. Prizes for best and worst hand. Live bands. Vendors allowed with donation. Set up at 9am. Proceeds go to benefit Pastor Ron’s Biker Medical Clinic which is in Springfield Tn. Pastor Ron also has clinics in 3 other states. Pastor is also with the Covenant Confirmers. His program allows bikers and their families to have assistance with medical when the need arises and is paid through his organization, whether it is eyesite, dental, and or medical. March 2013

CRUZIN FOR THE MUSIC CAR, TRUCK, & BIKE SHOW FOR THE SPRING HILL MARCHING BAND Date: 04/27/2013 - 04/27/2013 Time: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM Location: Spring Hill High School Parking Lot 1 Raider Land Columbia TN 38401 Contact email: tstaggs@bellsouth.net Contact phone: 931-446-7879 Cruzin for the Music is Presented by the Spring Hill Marching Band all proceeds will go to the band. There will be trophies, prizes, Car and Bike show/swap meet. Vendors please contact me asap... For more info www.cruzinforthemusic. com Pre-registration is very helpful this will let us know how many driver and rider packets are needed. CVMA FALLEN BROTHERS MEMORIAL RUN Date: 04/27/2013 - 04/27/2013 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Coaches Eastgate Grille 6750 Eastgate Blvd Lebanon TN 37090 Contact email: eric.oldsen86@gmail.com Contact phone: 615) 443-9994 Memorial run to honor our own fallen members. Registration starts 1000am KSU 1200pm Registration fee is $15 per bike $5 for a passenger. Route is 80 miles with some twistys and a refuel/ refreshment stop. JUNE BUG BOOGIE LOO Date: 05/03/2013 - 05/05/2013 Time: 12:00 PM Location: 115 Waterloo Road Cookeville TN 38506 Contact phone: 931-498-2250 The Famous June Bug Boogie has added a NEW Rally to their series the June Bug Boogie Loo. You can expect the same great times as you do at the other June Bug Boogie Events including... Bike Games & Field Events, Wild Contests Every Day, Live Bands All Weekend Long & A Whole Lot More!!! Located on private property with free camping, free hot showers, vendors, ice sold on location. Biker Bar on location. Adults Only, 21 or older to enter! Check back often for updates on the schedule and entertainment! boogie@junebugboogie.com JUVENILE DIABETES RIDE Date: 05/04/2013 - 05/04/2013 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Whitwell High School Highway 28 North Exit 155 off of I- 24 Whitwell TN 37397 Contact email: namvet047@gmail.com Contact phone: 423 994 4416 4 hr ride. addm. will be 10.00 per bike and at the end of ride will be food and drinks all of donations will go to the jdrf and is also sanctioned by jdrf.. rain date will be the following saturday. this ride is for a very good cause and hopefully will be put on every year. please come out and support this cause,this ride will have two stops and will be police escorted. THE 10TH ANNUAL HAWG HOLLER BIKE FEST Date: 05/16/2013 - 05/19/2013 Time: 8:00 AM Location: 164 Clay Farm Lane Atwood TN 38220 Contact email: phil@clayfarminc.com Contact phone: 731-571-0125 Come join the fun at this 126 acre biker park with paved roads, hot showers, and vast camping areas. Enjoy a weekend full of live music, great food, vendors, field events, stage contests, and more. Don’t miss out on the Saturday morning poker run! 21 AND UP ONLY - NO EXCEPTIONS. Gates open at 8am on Thursday. ABSOLUTELY NO EARLY ENTRY !! $30.00 Per Person Admission. $30.00 Support Vehicle Charge. Bring Your Golf Cart For Only $10 More! (NO ATVS ALLOWED)

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Four guys have been going to the same fishing trip for many years. Two days before the group is to leave, Ron’s wife puts her foot down and tells him he isn’t going. Ron’s mates are very upset that he can’t go, but what can they do. Two days later the three get to the camping site to find Ron sitting there with a tent set up, firewood gathered, and dinner cooking on the fire, sitting having a cold beer. “Shucks, Ron, how long you been here, and how did you talk your missus into letting you go?” “Well, I’ve been here since last night. Yesterday evening, I was sitting in my living room chair and my wife came up behind me and put her hands over my eyes and asked, ‘Guess who?” I pulled her hands off, and there she was, wearing a sexy little nightie. She took my hand and pulled me into our bedroom. The room had candles and rose petals all over. Well she’s been reading “50 Shades of Grey”...... On the bed she had handcuffs, and ropes! She told me to tie her up and cuff her to the bed, so I did. And then she said, “Do whatever you want.” So, Here I am. Let’s get them beers on ice and get them hooks baited. ____________________________________________________ The Mexican maid asked for a pay increase. The wife was very upset about this, and decided to talk to her about the raise. She asked: “Now Maria, why do you want a pay increase?” Maria: “Well, Señora, there are tree reasons why I wanna increaze.” “The first is that I iron better than you.” Wife: “Who said you iron better than me?” Maria: “Jor huzban he say so.” Wife: “Oh yeah?” Maria: “The second reason eez that I am a better cook than you.” Wife: “Nonsense, who said you were a better cook than me?” Maria: “Jor hozban did.” Wife, increasingly agitated: “Oh he did, did he?” Maria: “The third reason is that I am better at sex than you in the bed.” Wife, really boiling now and through gritted teeth. Wife: “And did my husband say that as well?” Maria: “No Señora....The gardener did.” Wife: “How much are we talking here, Maria?” ____________________________________________________ WHY? do cats always look at their poop before they cover it up and we do we always look at ours’ before flushing it down the toilet? Odd. 34

A man came home from work one day to find his wife on the front porch with her bags packed. ‘Just where the heck do you think you’re going!’, said the man. ‘I’m going to Las Vegas’, said the wife, ‘I just found out I can get $400 a night for what I give you for free! The man said, ‘Wait a minute!’, and then ran inside the house only to come back a few minutes later with his suitcases in hand. ‘Where the heck are you going?’, said the wife. The man said, ‘I want to see how the hell you’re gonna’ live on $800 a year!’ ____________________________________________________ n case you didn’t already know this little tidbit of factual trivia.... On July 20, 1969, as commander of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module, Neil Armstrong was the first person to set foot on the moon. His first words after stepping on the moon, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” were televised to Earth and heard by millions. But just before he re-entered the Lander, he made the enigmatic remark - “Good luck, Mr. Gorsky .” Many people at Nasa thought it was a casual remark concerning some rival Soviet Cosmonaut. However, upon checking, there was no Gorsky in either the Russian or American space programs . Over the years, many people questioned Armstrong as to what the - ‘good luck, Mr. Gorsky’ statement meant, but Armstrong always just smiled. On July 5, 1995, in Tampa Bay , Florida , while answering questions following a speech, a reporter brought up the 26-yearold question about Mr. Gorsky to Armstrong. This time he finally responded because Mr. Gorsky had died, So Neil Armstrong felt he could now answer the question. Here is the answer to “who was Mr. Gorsky”: In 1938, when he was a kid in a small mid-western town , he was playing baseball with a friend in the backyard. His friend hit the ball, which landed in his neighbor’s yard by their bedroom window. His neighbors were Mr. and Mrs. Gorsky. As he leaned down to pick up the ball, young Armstrong heard Mrs. Gorsky declaring to Mr. Gorsky, “Sex! You want sex?! You’ll get sex when the kid next door walks on the damn moon!” Amazing......but true.

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at Easyrider Nashville Show The Nashville win was People’s choice best of show. The Nashville win qualified the bike for the Columbus Invitational. The Columbus win was for The Modified Stock Touring Class. William Hows (1 of 3 Harley Certified Master Techs) as well as Larry Brace (Harley-Davidson of Cool Springs Parts Manager) for the design and vision. Hooligan Upholstery for the hand tooled seat and AJ’s custom paint for the amazing paint job. Finally a big thanks to Rich’s good friend Paul Yaffe and the guys at Bagger Nation for all they do. We built the bike to ride, not necessarily to win shows….. At Harley-Davidson of Cool Springs, we don’t just do “bolt ons”!!! We have the talent, ability and connections to give you a one off bike of your dreams. The Road King was Raked 9 degrees and outfitted with raked trees as well as a 26” wheel.

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- Fabrication: HARLEY DAVIDSON OF COOL SPRINGS - Year Built: 2012 - Model: FLHR - Time Took To Build: 4 MONTHS - ENGINE Year: 2012 - Model: HARLEY DAVIDSON - Builder: WILL HOWES OF HARLEY DAVIDSON - Displacement: 103 STAGE III - Seat: HOOLIGAN UPHOLSTERY - PAINTING: CANDY RED BANDANA

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- Molding: PAUL YAFFE - Painter: AJ’S CUSTOM PAINT, MESA ARIZONA - Primary Color: CANDY RED - Special Paint: DRAPED BANDANA - Year: 2012 - Builder: HARLEY DAVIDSON - Type: CHOPPED NECK - Rake: 4 DEGREES - Stretch: 5 DEGREES

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