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What a great March Full Throttle Had, tons of great events like Bike Week, Biff Burgers Anniversary Party, Peggy’s Corral Anniversary party, Ace Café V-Twin Sunday’s and numerous other bike nights across the state! Full Throttle is growing and looking for sales people and distribution people outside of the greater Tampa Bay Area!! If you are interested in working with Full Throttle Magazine, please call us at 727-935-4875. March was also my personal anniversary (5 years) of when I purchased Full Throttle Magazine from my Dad, Paul Allen. Our staff now is the best we have ever had!! They are hungry and ready to help put on bike nights, bike shows, huge events and travel around the state to make everyone who rides a motorcycle in Florida read our magazine or check out our website and Facebook page for upcoming events and rides. We are looking forward to all the great events in April as well. We will be hosting the big bike show at High Octane Saloon for their Nature Coast Biker Bash. We will also be set up in Leesburg and hosting a huge bike show on Friday in front of the Budweiser tent and stage. Let’s Ride has a grand opening event at their new location with Big Daddy Don Garlits on April 15th, United for Ajla on April 14th and Tampa V-Twin’s Grand Opening on April 21st and many more! Check out our Cruisin’

Calendar and all the ads in the magazine for more information on all these great events! Full Throttle Magazine is here to help you and your business. That is what we do and is our motto. We are here to help promote your business, get the word out about your business, events or bike nights and put on a great event for the biker community wherever we are. We love making events and businesses successful, that’s our job! If you would like to host any event, we can help you find sponsors, advertise, emcee, get vendors, find you a band in your price range, make flyers to hand out and anything else your event would need to be successful. Don’t be afraid to call us and ask. AND WE ARE VERY AFFORDABLE!!! We will work with your budget on your event! Set up a meeting with us and let’s talk! Call us at 727-935-4875. This is also the time of year we start setting up some great rides like our annual Soaked and Sore Ass Poker run, Tuck-A-Buck Poker Run, 5 Bridge Poker Run and the Key West Poker Run. Keep your eye on the magazine for info on all these rides and poker runs. Or watch our Facebook page or Instagram page @FLFTmag. I would like to wish everyone a Happy Easter and we hope everyone has a great time in Lessburg! Remember to drink lots of water and find shade or AC. Leesburg always seems to be the beginning of the HOT SEASON here in FL. Last year it was so hot the pavement was melting under the motorcycle kickstands and bikes were falling over. I would also like to wish my oldest daughter, KRYSIE, a happy 19th birthday and my Grandfather “Pops” a happy 90th birthday! Much love to all and remember to ride safe and ride sober and I will see you soon!

SUNDAY, APRIL 1ST - WEBSTER - WEBSTER MONTHLY SWAP MEET - Bike & Car Show Best of the Best. 8am-3pm at The Webster West Side Flea Market, 516 NW 3rd. Street, ph 352-793-9877. This show is held the 1st Sunday of every month year round. General admission is $5.00, children under 14 are free with a paying adult. Gates open 8am-3pm Swap Meet and Show. Trophies and Cash Prizes. Vendors, food, parts, clothing, leather and much much more. ATM always on site. Call Becky for details and information, 352-793-9877. cyclemeet.com. TUES. APRIL 3RD - BIKE NIGHT AND POOL PARTY @ THE CUBAN CIVIC CLUB - The first Tuesday of every month starting in April. Live music by Stone Grey, pool party, Latin Food, Bike Show and Full Bar! Sponsored by Full Throttle Magazine and Attorney Fran Haasch. Event is from 6pm till 10pm. 10905 Memorial Hwy. Tampa Fl 33615. fo rmore info call 813-7356332 THURS. APRIL 5TH - IRISH KELLY'S NEW BIKE NIGHT 6pm till 10pm in Tarpon Springs Fl. Live Music by the Clazmatics, vendors, biker games, great food, cold beer. 734 S. Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs Fl 727-934-7900. SAT APRIL 7TH - NATURE COAST BIKER BASH FULL THROTTLE BIKE SHOW - At High Octane Saloon, 1590 S Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa, FL 34448 - 10 class bike show with trophies for 1st place and Best In Show. $20 registration from 12noon till 3pm with awards at 4pm. For info call 727-9354875 SUNDAY APRIL 8TH - NANETTE COLLINS F*&K CANCER POKER RUN - Diagnosed with Stage 4 Adenocarcinoma Lung Cancer. Rides starts at Bert's Barracuda Harley Davidson at 9:30AM. KSU at 11AM to Peggy's Corral from 12PM to 1:30PM. Third Stop Mr. Joes Off the Beach from 2PM to 3:30PM. Last Stop, Red Tiki Bar at 4PM with BBQ food provided by Collin, 50/50, Raffles and more. Music from 3PM to 6PM by Gunn Hill Road on the tiki deck. $5 per hand at each stop. $20 per sheet. Two cards at last stop. Thanks everyone. THURS. APRIL 12TH - THROTTLE THURSDAY AT NEW PORT RICHEY HARLEY-DAVIDSON - The Second Thursday of Every month. Biker Games, Bike Show, Bikini Bike Wash, food, beer, bikes, girls, live music and much more! For info call 727-935-4875 SAT. APRIL 14TH - UNITED FOR AJLA - Join us and our loved community for this fundraising event to benefit Ajla Becirbasic for a speedy recovery from her motorcycle accident. We will be having live music, a bike wash, donation boxes and more. Help us help our much loved Harley Girl, Ajla. From 12noon - 3pm at Brandon Harley-Davidson 9841 E Adamo Dr, Tampa, Florida 33619

SUNDAY - APRIL 15TH - LET'S RIDE GRAND OPENING NEW LOCATION! 12noon - 6pm Let's Ride 8135 US Highway 19, Port Richey, Florida 34668 - New products - New & Used Motorcycles SPECIAL GUEST "Big Daddy" Don Garlits - The Swamp Rat & Drag Bike. Rock-en the house will be Lawless Intent and the Bearded Brothers. 10 Class Bike Show - CASH PRISES and Trophies Registration NOON to 3pm - The BIG RAGOO & Redheaded Stepchild Emceeing with BIKER GAMES . Show &Movie Bikes, Food and Vendors ! Come share our event with Lisa & Staff. Lets Ride will be expanding and opening our SERVICE DEPARTMENT MONDAY APRIL 16TH - FAT BOYS LOUNGE BIKE NIGHT The 3rd Monday of every months from 6pm till 10pm! Live music, Bikini Contest, pool tournament, Bike Show, vendors, biker games and much more! 15915 US HWY 19 Hudson, Florida @fatboysloungehudsonflorida. Call (727) 697-3333 TUESDAY APRIL 17TH - JT'S ROADHOUSE BIKE NIGHT - Live music, tons of vendors, bike show, $.50 wings, $3 Fireball and much more! 13609 N. Florida Ave. Tampa. THURS. APRIL 19TH - BOOTS N BADGES BIKE NIGHT - Ride in bike show, live music, great food, beer and cold drinks. 9841 E. Adamo Dr. Brandon. THURS. APRIL 19TH - TALLAHASSEE HARLEY BIKE NIGHT - Join us every 3rd Thursday of the month for our monthly Bike Nights! Sponsored by Florida Full Throttle Magazine, Allstate Insurance Agent: Jeff Ard. Live Music, Vendors, Food options and more! Tallahassee Harley-Davidson 1745 Capital Cir NW, Tallahassee, Florida 32303. APRIL 20 - 22 - BIKES ON THE BEACH - MIAMI - Bikes on the Beach Custom Bike Show & Festival is a TWO DAY event that brings together the Cruiser and Sportbike worlds with Custom Bike Competitions, Sound Competitions, BIKINI Contests, MOTORCYCLE RAFFLE, Vendors, Contest, Food Trucks, Live Hans Engraving and more for an event you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss!! Event Location: North Beach Bandshell -7275 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33141 SAT. APRIL 21ST - TAMPA V-TWIN GRAND RE-OPENING 2pm till 9pm - New exciting location! 1704 Land O'Lakes Blvd. Lutz, FL 33549. Bands, Vendors, 10 category bike show, food trucks and mc'd by Mongo from Full Throttle. Dyno testing and much more. Live music by Jaded and Marcus Lee And The Pride. For more info call 813-962-3856 SUN, APRIL 22ND - V-TWIN SUNDAYS AT ACE CAFE - vendors, bike show, bikini bike wash, live bands and much more at Orlqando's #1 Biker destination, ACE CAFE! 100 W Livingston St. Orlando, Florida @acecafeusa. Call (407) 996-6686. To set up as a vendor call Full Throttle Magazine at 727-935-4875.

TUES. APRIL 24TH - KICKIN WINGZ BIKE NIGHT - Vendors, food, bike show, live bands and much more every last Tuesday of the month. KICKIN WINGZ 8702 FL-52, Port Richey, FL 34668. Phone: (727) 233-3369 THURS. APRIL 26TH - PEGGY'S CORRAL BIKE NIGHT 7pm - 10pm Outside music with Full Throttle, bike show, DJ, emcee biker games and much more! 4511 US-41, Palmetto, FL 34221 Phone: (941) 729-5442 FRIDAY APRIL 27TH - TAMPA HARLEY - FRIDAY NIGHT BIKES - Slow race, bike show, vendors and much more! 6920 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. Tampa Fl 33614 - 813-8867433 FRIDAY APRIL 27TH - FULL THROTTLE BIKE SHOW AT LEESBURG BIKE FEST - In Front of the Budweiser Stage! Sign up at the Full Throttle Booth in front of the Library on Main Street. $20 Reg. per bike 9am - 2pm. 10 Class bike show with trophies for 1st and 2nd place and best in show trophy. For info call Full Throttle at 727-935-4875 APRIL 27TH - 29TH - LEESBURG BIKEFEST 2018 - This free event held in Historic Downtown Leesburg will be packed with entertainment boasting eight stages, forty bands, and a slew of exhibitions and a whole lot more. Local restaurants and over 250 vendors will offer up a myriad of food, beer and beverage choices, while hundreds of friendly retail shops and vendors will be open for your shopping pleasures. Come experience this event for yourself and see why bikers across the country are making The Leesburg Bikefest an annual destination! (352) 3650053 www.leesburgbikefest.com APRIL 29TH - AQUA BIKE BASH - 12noon till 5pm - 5 Class Bike Show with J-Sizzle. 1365 Kass Circle, Spring Hill Fl 34606. For More info call 352-600-2802. TUES. MAY 1ST - BIKE NIGHT AND POOL PARTY @ THE CUBAN CIVIC CLUB - The first Tuesday of every month starting in April. Live music, pool party, Latin Food, Bike Show and Full Bar! Sponsored by Full Throttle Magazine and Attorney Fran Haasch. Event is from 6pm till 10pm. 10905 Memorial Hwy. Tampa Fl 33615. fo rmore info call 813-735-6332 SAT MAY 5TH - PLANT CITY BIKE FEST - Join us on Saturday, May 5th for Plant City Bike Fest! 8 Class Bike Show, Live Band, Florida Full Throttle Magazine's MC Mongo, International Lady Rider Day. Downtown Plant City 102 N. Palmer Street Plant City, FL. Saturday, May 5th 5pm-9pm.

WEBSTER WESTSIDE First Sunday, 630am- 4pm, Cycle and Auto Swap Meet and Show, Car and Bike Show, Vendor Booths available. See Website for Details: CYCLEMEET.COM ACE CAFE - V-TWIN SUNDAYS (4TH SUNDAY) From 2pm till 6pm, Live band, burgers and brats on the grill, bikini bike wash, cold beer specials and much more! 100 W. Livingston St. Orlando Fl. 407-996-MOTO TARPON SPRINGS FIRST FRIDAY First Friday, 6-10pm, Historic Downtown Tarpon Springs, vendors, food, music, beer and wine and a different theme each month! 111 East Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689. THROTTLE THURSDAY @ H-D OF NEW PORT RICHEY 2nd Thursday, 6-9pm, Bikini Bike Wash, Vendors, 10 Class Bike Show, Beer, Food, Live Music, Emceed by Tony C and Mongo. BRANDON HARLEY-DAVIDSON BIKE NIGHT 3rd Thursday, 6-10pm, Live Music, Great Food, Beer, Vendors, Bike Show. 9841 E. Adamo Dr., Brandon, FL 33619. 888-328-0960 KICKIN’ WINGZ Last Tuesday, 6-10pm, Live Music, Vendors, Drink and Food Specials, Burnout Pit, 5-Class Bike Show. 8702 State Road 52, Hudson, FL 34667. 727-233-3369 KICKINWINGZ.COM FINAL FRIDAY @ HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF TAMPA Last Friday, 5-8pm, Vendors, Harley Girls, FREE BEER, Burnout Pit, Used Bike Specials, Live Music. 6920 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33614

QUAKER STEAK AND LUBE Every Wednesday Night from 6-9pm, Live Music, Vendors, register each bike night for a FREE Motorcycle drawing on March 28th, 2018, emceed by Tony and Mongo from Full Throttle Magazine, Bike of the Night trophy and prizes. 10400 49th St. N., Clearwater, FL. 727-572-9464 FULL THROTTLE LUNCH BREAK Every Monday at 1pm. Live Stream from the Full Throttle Magazine Facebook page. Various Locations – Contact if you would like your business featured 727-935-4875 BIFF BURGERS - EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT Bike Show, Cash Giveaways, Live Music, Food and Drink Specials, 6pm till ???, Biff Burger 727-527-5297, Buffy's 727-5220088, 3939 49th Street N. Saint Petersburg, FL 33709 OLD TOWN BIKE NIGHT Every Thursday Night 5pm till 11pm Live entertainment by the Big Dawg and Paul Show, Shopping, Bars & Restaurants 5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy (US 192) Kissimmee, FL 34746 407-396-4888 www.myoldtownusa.com

Motorman’s Tips, Tricks, and Techniques – March 2018 Between my videos, my weekly tips on YouTube and my monthly articles, I get plenty of questions via email. When I start to get some of the same questions over and over, it’s time to take the top three and put them in this monthly column. Lately, I get a lot of riders asking if the techniques, head and eyes, the friction zone and the use of the rear brake will work on the new Goldwing with an automatic (DCT) transmission, since it has no clutch, thus, no friction zone. Well, of course! Head and eyes, i.e., turning your head and eyes and looking in the direction you want to go always works and has nothing to do with what type of transmission you have in your bike. In fact, it works with motorcycles, cars, skiing, and even surfing. You will go where you’re looking. Since there’s no clutch to worry about, for the most control at low speeds, bring the throttle up a bit and put a little pressure on the rear brake to help stabilize the bike at low speeds. A few weeks ago, a rider with a Yamaha FJ1300 with the auto transmission came to my class and I tried his bike out. I found that using 3rd gear, along with a little throttle and a bit of pressure on the rear brake made making tight, low speed, maneuvers very easy. Using 1st or 2nd gear with the Yamaha’s sensitive throttle was more difficult, but 3rd gear was the charm. On the Goldwing, see which gear works the best for you. The next question I get a lot is, will using the friction zone cause excessive wear and tear on the clutch? Well, if you keep your throttle at 1500 rpms and light pressure on the clutch as I advise in my Ride Like a Pro video, the answer is NO, it will not cause excessive wear on the clutch. Motorcycle

clutches are cooled with oil and designed to be slipped at low speeds. The better you get at manipulating the clutch and throttle, the less pressure you’ll need on the rear brake. With enough practice with the friction zone, you’ll probably notice you can eliminate the rear brake and still be in perfect control of your bike. The thing that causes excessive wear on the clutch is revving too high while in the friction zone and putting a lot of pressure on the rear brake. Since the clutch is a wear item, eventually, you will have to replace your clutch. I recommend Barnett clutches. I use them on my training bikes that get a lot of abuse and they last twice as long as the stock clutch and usually cost less than a stock unit. The next most popular question is, “I know I’m not supposed to use the front brake when making low speed turns, but my bike has linked brakes, when I use the rear brake, it applies front brake too; what am I supposed to do?” First, let me say that Harley’s linked brakes are not linked until 20 to 25mph. Since low speed turns and maneuvers are below 15mph, Harley’s linked system has no effect on the technique. On most other bikes equipped with linked brakes, putting light pressure on the rear brake has very little effect on the front brake. If you’re using so much pressure on the rear brake that you can feel it affecting the front brake, you’re pressing way too hard. So, cut that out! If you have a question, shoot me an email, motorman1857@yahoo. com. To receive my weekly YouTube tips, subscribe to my YouTube channel, Ride Like a Pro, Jerry Palladino. You will be notified whenever I post up a new video. Till next month, get out there and practice! I’ll be performing with my Ride Like a Pro team at the Leesburg 2018 Bike Fest in Leesburg Florida April 27th – 29th. We’ll be in our regular spot, the USB Bank parking lot, so, bring some friends, enjoy our shows, and have some fun while watching the team whip our bikes around like a bunch of Pro’s! Jerry “Motorman” Palladino Copyright 2018 www.ridelikeapro.com Ride Safe, The Ride Like a Pro Team www.ridelikeapro.com 727-819-9200

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What a great time we had in Daytona Beach for Bike Week. Tons of bike shows, cold weather and record crowds. We got to do tons of riding out to Flagler Beach, Cabbage Patch, the Speedway and every place in between. Since most of you know that I am a new rider, this was especially fun for me, getting to log some miles with the Full Throttle family during Bike Week and getting to meet all of the people that make this the best job out there. When I retired from the Navy last year, I wanted to do something where I can be around other veterans, and I haven’t been disappointed. We ran into Ron and Stephanie out at Boot Hill Saloon one frosty night, I was wearing my flight jacket and they followerd us all the way to the end of Main St., we started talking and they were both retired Navy Chief’s, well Ron eventually went to the dark side and retired as a Lt.Cdr, but we won’t hold that against him. Stephanie lived the good life as a Mech in the VP world and also retired as a CPO. It was an absolute pleasure to get to chat with these two and reminisce about the “good ‘ole days” especially since Ron and I did a deployment together back in ’01 and never new each other. Saturday at the Daytona Speedway, Tony and I got to judge the Hot Leathers Bikini

Contest (tough job I know) We were joking around with the couple behind us, and they were both retired Navy CPO’s , willing to help us judge the contest the best we could. (My apologies on not having names and rates, other than Joel Washington, still going through everything I brought back) All in all, it was a great trip and part of the reason I decided to join the Full Throttle staff. I want to wish all of my Brothers and Sisters out there, either deployed or at home, a very happy 125th CPO Birthday, “Ask the Chief" is a household phrase in and out of the Navy. The exalted position you have achieved exists because of the attitude and performance of the Chiefs before you. It shall exist only as long as you and your fellow Chiefs maintain these standards. Again, HAPPY BIRTHDAY and we will see you in Leesburg! The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Diva Angels Nature Coast To share in the love of motorcycling and develop a special bond and camaraderie that is solely unique to women. Assist in empowering and enabling other women to ride and help them experience the joy that biking brings. Promote safety and responsible riding and set a good example in the community. Help others who are less fortunate than ourselves through fundraising events. And never, ever forget the fact that WE ARE HERE TO HAVE FUN AND RIDE! This is the Diva Angels mission statement! We are a 501c(7) not for profit organization of female motorcycle enthusiasts interested in riding together, camaraderie, doing good in the community and building strong friendships along the way. If you live in Citrus or Hernando counties; The Nature Coast Chapter of Diva Angels has been active for just over 1 year and we already have 11 members. With 2017 being our first full year we were busy

however we had a great time! Our chapter raised monies and supplies for several of our charities such as Jessie’s Place; Covenant Children’s Home in Citrus County; we donated over 50 pounds of school supplies to Tools for Schools as well as donated formal dresses to the Cinderella Closet for the Hernando County Schools. Our ladies also volunteered numerous hours at the Full Throttle Motorcycle Expo; Tools for School, Wreaths Across America, Chasco Festival in Pasco County, and even Cooterween Festival in Inverness. Not only are we busy with our fundraising activities; we also love to ride! This past year we rode for a total of 4330 miles. With 5 chapters here in Florida, we also have a chapter in South Dakota as well as a few Nomads! If you are interested in joining the Nature Coast chapter or would like to check out one of our meetings or one of our events; take a look at our Facebook page “Nature Coast Diva Angels” and our webpage http://divaangels.org/local-chapters/nature-coastchapter. Following every meeting there is a ride and lunch.

Invest Smart Ride Safe www.fromwallstreettomainstreet. com 754-MONEYAM This month we are going to talk about a few options that may help you derive meaningful income from your hard-earned dollars while reducing risk, as well as ways to effectively position your money and optimize your interaction with Uncle Sam. I know a lot of people that love to ride, and most of the time, riders that have successful journeys make sure they have gas in their tank, provisions in their bags, and an understanding of the roads they are about to travel down. With retirement nearing for many in our biking community, it is increasingly vital that you carefully examine your financial gas tank, investment provisions bag, and your map for the financial road ahead. This means, understanding the income level you will need, how long you may need that income to last, and what challenging tax implications you could be facing in retirement? Have you ever wondered how your investments could generate income for life? Well, there are several investment vehicles that can provide you with income for life, but you may need a vehicle that also has the opportunity to grow your principal. Many of my clients are enjoying the benefits of in-

creased income while still retaining the opportunity for principal growth. Speaking of retirement, some of my clients have decided that they are now ready to sell their business and/or real estate assets (rental homes, apartment complexes, commercial buildings, etc.). We call this getting rid of the toilets, trash, and tenant obligations. In some cases, selling your real estate investment holdings could cost you as much as 35% in taxes, but I have been helping my clients with situations like this throughout my career. So, when it comes to selling your real estate or your business, contact us PRIOR TO the sale so we can explain your options and explore the possibility of never paying a dime in capital gains tax. This could help preserve your sales proceeds, remove your property management obligations, and capture an income level that may otherwise be greatly reduced. So, whether you are rolling over your retirement assets, selling your business, selling your real estate investments, or receiving a settlement from an accident, I will use my expertise and work diligently to make your principal work for you as hard for you as you worked for it. I take a helicopter approach to investing that includes every aspect of your financial house including your income, tax situation, and family legacy. With so many options out there, it is hard to determine how to get the most from your money without specialized advice. Call me, I can help. (754-MONEY-AM) HAPPY RIDING! Michelle Michelle Osborne is a Registered Representative offering securities through Cape Securities, Member FINRA/ MSRB/SIPC. 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. McDonough, GA 30253. Phone: 678-583-1120. Neither Cape Securities nor Michelle Osborne is a tax advisor. You should consult your tax attorney or accountant for tax advice. Investing involves risks, including possible loss of principal. Please consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of any security carefully before investing.

Wow once again Full Throttle deliver's. Bike week was off the chart. We met so many new fans. If there is one thing for sure. If you didn't know who Full Throttle Magazine is you do now. I wanted to change things up a little this month and let you know about some big developments with in Full throttle. We are taking the Full Throttle Magazine Ride In Bike shows on the road later this year with KATANCHA. First up in Laconia at new Hampshire Motorspeedway with 3 shows. June the 13th, 14th, and 15th. Then move on to Deadwood during Sturgis. This on is in the Deadwood Mountain Grand. What a beautiful location for a bike show. This one is a one day event showing the best of the best. Save this date and come see it. August 8th. Then later that month we go to Milwaukee for another 3 day show during the

unveiling of the new model years at Harley Corp. Aug 31, Sept 1st and 2nd. looking forward to this one. No rest for the wicked with Oc Bikefest up next in MD with 3 more ride in shows. Sept the 13th, 14th and 15th. We wind things down with the Fayetteville AR show on sept the 30th. All this leading up to our big Expo in Feb of 2019. We are inviting all the best of show winners to come compete during the Expo for a grand prize winner. I forgot to mention Vegas bike week and the AIMS expo. We will also be there showing off the best bikes on the planet this year. So if you think you have what it takes and your builds are the best of the best come see us at any of these locations and have some fun. As always be free and ride safe. If you would like to run an ad or even host your very own bike night let me know. I will personally come out and meet with you.

Les Tolliver Sales Manager and Event Organizer 727-534-4447 Les.FullThrottleMagzine@gmail.com

Welcome to my Back Yard. March was great month. Daytona Bike Week was cold but still a crazy week. Thank You everyone who came by Boot Hill Saloon to look me up. Make sure you make your plans to be in Daytona in October for Biketoberfest. April is a busy month here at Full Throttle. We have the Nature Coast Bike Fest in Homosassa and Leesburg Bikefest coming in April and Full Throttle got it all covered. On top of that is wall to wall bike nights all over the Central Florida area. Just check 42

out the Full Throttle Crusinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Calendar for dates and details for bike nights in your area. Also, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s getting to be the time to make your travel plans to join us in Sturgis this August. Full Throttle will be having some great ride in bike shows in Sturgis and Deadwood, so make sure you there for it all. Look up all the details in Full Throttle Magazine. Be safe everyone and remember, Always Keep Your Stick On The Ice.. MONGO

Here we go. What a month of March, with all the wacky weather still had a great month with The 77th Annual Daytona Bike Week. Full Throttle Magazine put on seven Bike Shows in eight days (that's insane), I would personally like to thank each of our host/sponsor City of Deland, Grandview Live, Broken Spoke Saloon, Insane Custom Cycles and Hot Rods, of course Fran Haasch for the Boardwalk Bike Show, and the Daytona International Speedway for hosting the Speedway Bike Show. Also as always Thank you to the Biker community for participating in ALL the Full Throttle Magazine Shows, I hope to see everyone at upcoming Full Throttle Magazine events. I want to send out a special Thanks to my little Buddy Ryder aka

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Easyriderâ&#x20AC;? and his sister Aleah for taking a picture with me on the Full Throttle Fran Haasch motorcycle, as well as their Dad Terry for allowing them. Also Lisa and her son for taking the time for the photo op. Also all the others not leaving out my new feathered friend who took photos as well. Looking forward to seeing and meeting old and new friends at the upcoming events such as Leesburg, Sturgis, as well as the Bike Nights. Until Then KEEP THE RUBBER ON THE ROADS, FLUFFY

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Cell phones, we all have them now, but how badly do you need to use them while you are driving??? Say you just left work and your boss text you and says "text me back immediately". What would your response be? What would your options be? Obviously you want to answer your boss as quickly as possible, but are you willing to risk your life or the life of another to answer your boss? We all know the correct answer to this question but do we actually do the right thing? Most people do not, myself included. This includes stopping at a red light and using the excuse that your stopped so it's ok to text. Truth is your still in a motor vehicle, the engine is still running and it is still illegal. Statics show that 92% of all drivers nationwide with cell phones have used them while in a moving vehicle in the past 30 days. Florida drivers received the 2nd worst score for driving while distracted. According to the State Department of Highway Safety and ;Motor Vehicles. There were almost 50,000 crashes involving distracted driving in Florida, which is more than 5 crashes per hour. This accounts for more than 3,500 serious injuries and 233 deaths. These numbers may not be accurate though. If your involved in an accident would you actually tell law enforcement that you were distracted by your cell phone, 48

or would you do as most people and cover up the fact that you were doing something illegal? This definitely would put the numbers much higher. As the clocks tick away this years state legislative session, a "Texting while driving" bill remains stuck in traffic. The concern of passing a law that will completely ban texting while driving is this. Senate feels it will give Law Enforcement more control and power. Also it will infringe on your privacy. If an officer stops you after he has seen you texting, he would have to go through your phone to prove that you were texting. This would be considered a privacy infringement. Although Law enforcement can't pull you over for texting while driving as an offense on it's own, in Florida, texting while on the road is illegal and can result in a fine or ticket. But only if they pull you over for another reason, such as failure to stop, speeding, running a light. Etc. Etc. It also brings up the question of, Is your privacy more important than your life or the life of another? With all this said, I am throwing out a challenge to everyone including myself, PUT THE PHONE DOWN, Send me a pic, write it on a piece paper, let me know that you are accepting the challenge!!! Tell me your story!!! The Challenge is there, YOU ONLY HAVE TO AGREE TO IT.. The life you save may be your own! My email is -Conniefullthrottle@gmail.com I look forward to hearing from you! RIDE SAFE, STAY ALERT, STAY ALIVE!!! FOR AJLA

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Full Throttle Had a great time in Daytona for Bike Week 2018! Please go on our facebook page to see all the amazing bike shows pictures we hosted all around the area from Deland to The Daytona Beach Boardwalk Bike Show! Even Fran Haasch was able to make it out to Daytona this year and get some great photos! We hope everyone had a great time and made it home safe! We enjoyed meeting people from all over the United States and can't wait for Biketoberfest in October! See you all soon!

What's shaking my fellow rider's? I hope that if you went to Bike week last month you had a blasts and returned home safe. As Tony and the guys where relaxing on the east coast I was back here at the fort holding it down J-sizzle style by meeting and hanging out with some really fantastic people. I especially have to give a big shout out to Kelly from Irish Kelly in Tarpon Springs for having me and my wife out on St. Patty's day. Man what a great time we had and I can't wait until the 5th for their next bike night. I also have to send some love to the guys over at Outlet Tires, Brakes & Mufflers in New Port Richey for helping me out with a blowout I had on my truck that same day. 100% professional service is exactly what I received at their shop. Gracias fellas. I'm also very siked about some new bike events that I'll be throwing around the Tampa bay area. Starting with a biker brunch on the 1st Saturday of every month beginning in May in south Tampa

at a place called Ducky's. If you haven't been there yet or had their food just wait you'll be hooked! Then on the other side of the bay in Largo, ran by my man Tony M at his place XONE. Staring the month of May I'll be out there every 2nd Tuesday for a 5 class ride-in bike show.So make sure to clear your calendar that evening plus always feel free to swing by any day of the week cause there is non stop specials happening all the time. I definitely can't forget about the Hernando County area up in Spring Hill.This month on the 29th while most riders are in Leesburg , I'll be at Aqua in Spring Hill for a event we're calling a Aqua Bash who needs Leesburg! The Bash starts at 11 with a 5 class ride-in show, vendors and super drink special. So if you don't plan on making the trip over to bike fest come join me at the bash! Then to all my American Legion riders I'll be at my post 186 in Spring Hill Friday May the 11th for our bike night with bike show ,50/50 and always our delicious fish fry and yes everyone is invited. So stop on by for a great night. Looks like April & May are going to busy and always remember to stop by and say what's up while I'm out at Webster every First Sunday of the month and grab you a free issue of the greatest motorcycle magazine around.. Well I hope everyone has a wonderful fools Easter and enjoys all their children's chocolate. Till next time . JC out!

bike show with trophy's, vendors, food and beverages. The charity for bike night is cauzucan animal rescue group. Come Happy Easter on up to Tallahassee everyone! Bike H-D with Full Throttle, Week is over, and this the best bike night spring is here, that means good riding in North Florida. On weather is here. this April 21st at Tallahasmonth, on the 14th, see H-D is their spring a performance rider carnival with a bounce house, henna tattoo's, demonstration by razor performance riders from live music and food and brazil and the US will be doing the demonstration at Tallahassee Harley-Davidson at 1745 capital circle beverages. April 29th is their Tallahassee Sunday north west just south of I-10 exit 199. They have funday with the destinagrill and greet every Sat. & Sunday with free food tion to be announced, and beverages served kick stands up at 11:30. As you can see, it really is up by the Harley girls. not boring in Tallahassee. Full Throttle will be live Lots of fun and comradstreaming bike night every month. Yours truly, keelery. On Thursday April hauler, will be at all of the events. Until next month, 19th is bike night. Full remember to ride safe no matter what you ride. throttle will be here. The band will be the Keelhauler six-string south band, there will be a 10-class SHUT UP AND KINGFISH

Razor sharp teeth, speeds that will Smoke your reels and did I mention they can fly? Yes, now is the season of the Kingfish a fast and fun way to spend the day out on the water. These fish are usually Green Water fish, which means they are going to usually be somewhere between the shore and where the water color changes. They range from a few feet long to over 6 feet long and can reach speeds of over 40 miles per hour when they are challenged. Quick as underwater Torpedo’s they also Skyrocket onto their prey, shooting up to 10 feet out of the water to land a meal. When you are fishing for King’s you better remember to set your Rig up right, I like Stinger Rigs with a skirt. Baits that can be used is a Sardine, Ribbonfish or a Blue Runner (live). The best thing to do is mix it up with the Bait’s, you never know what they are going to hit on. You are going to be trolling so if you are pulling Dead-bait a good speed is between 1 – 7 knots, pulling Live-bait you want to be going about 2 knots so they don’t spin and look un-natural. Remember a key mistake a lot of anglers make is to troll to fast, especially with Live-bait. To be successful you want to try and put at least 5 rigs out, you want 2 on your Down Riggers, 2 off your T- Top about 150-175 feet back and I love to have one in the Prop Wash, I get lucky with that a lot.

Once you start catching your Kingfish and you are noticing that they are not getting any bigger, you need to leave and find the big ones. The larger Kingfish do not hang out with the small Kings, go deeper or maybe even move shallower, just MOVE. Just like our significant others we need to get the Kingfish in the mood so remember a great Chum Slick is key. A lot of angler have their own secret recipes so feel free to try a few things out, like Menhaden Oil and even some glitter. The best way to chum is one scoop at a time, once that disappers drop in some more. Even when you have a fish on keep chumming it keeps the other King’s in the area and you increase your odd’s of landing the prize winning Kingfish. One last thing before I head off shore to catch my own Kingfish is remember to check your Drag, to tight and you will get broken-off. The key is to bump him to the surface, take your time you will wear him out, and make sure whoever is handling the Gaff they need to know what they are doing. Misty Wells Host of “Let’s Take it Outside” TV show & Radio show, Outdoor & Travel Writer, Tournament Director & Adventure Fishing & Hunting trips. Founder of “A Reel Future” a nonprofit organization devoted to sharing knowledge & passion of fishing and the great outdoors to foster kids Statewide. Show info or be a guest go to www.mistywells.com

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Welcome back everyone! Hope your all enjoying the cool weather riding. It is really refreshing considering it’s only a few months out of the year and only time we all get to wear our gear without looking like a hot mess! Ok…. guys you all don’t care about that but us women do and happy wife happy life… right?? Keith will be able to tell you all about it lol. Speaking of happy wife…we did get back some of our wedding pictures and I promised I would share some…hope you enjoy them. Now Bike week was fun, as always. Hope everyone was able to see or participate in the many bike shows that Full Throttle organized. They always do a great job and thank you for a great time! Keith enjoyed them since he was able to participated on the other end this year and was judging the sound competition at Grandview Live. Now I know he was reluctant of doing it and had to be persuaded….. Not!! lol. He does love to help any way he can and has a passion for sound systems since we do install a lot of them but seriously, Bikes and Babes all in the same place, you had him at Hello Tony! Lol. The fun finally came to an end and back to the BIK shop to work on all the customers bikes that were patiently waiting until after bike week ended. Keith has been always busy in the shop working long hours and week ends and finally decided he needed help. We would like to welcome Jon Beck to the BIK staff. Jon has years and years of experience, but he comes to us as a certified Harley Davidson Technician. We hope you enjoy working with us as much as we have so far. I want to probably personally thank you for giving me my new husband

back to me on nights and weekends!! Lol. I have already seen a difference in Keith with his stress level. Thank you…Thank you...Thank you! We have some other new and exciting things in the works….so stay tuned! Ok Let’s not forget, some Bike nights on the East Coast of Florida that we are sponsors of are Gators Dockside, Melbourne FL 1st Friday night of every month also Earls Hideaway in Sebastian, FL 4th Thursday of every month. Come out and say hello and see what you have been missing! Hope to see everyone this month at Bikes on the Beach in Miami, FL April 20-22 and Leesburg Bike Fest April 27-29. If you see us please come over and say Hello! Both should be fun week ends! And lastly don’t forget we are your Reps for the East Coast and would be happy to help you with your advertising in Full Throttle. Contact us @ Keith 321-482-8074 or Heidi 321-961-7265. Be safe out there Riding!

Hi Everyone! It was another great event month in south Florida! Didn't get to attend the Daytona Rally as the south Fl. calendar was full of so many events to attend! Miccosukee casino resort put on a great Music Jam located on the Tamiami, western outskirts of Miami-edge of the Everglades. Great music festival that included the Southern Uprising tour featuring the Outlaws,Marshall Tucker Band,Charlie Daniels band and Travis Tritt. This also included a free BBQ and beer sampling! This venue really knows how to put on an awesome event & only a couple times a year, so check it out ahead of time ! Rode to Founders Day Cooper City's 60th B-Day Celebration which featured parades, antique car show, food trucks,community performances, art booths and business expo. including BSO police & Fire Expo. - it even shut down the town for all the ongoing festivities. MNG ( MR. Nice Guy) one of our local favs. played @ the Brian Piccolo park as fireworks went off in the background- very kool! Following the Blues Society Jams- we attended an awesome night of Blues with Albert Castiglia, an American Blues singer, songwriter and guitarist. Castiglia has varioulsy worked alongside many well known Blues artists, to name a few Sandra Hall, Sugar Blue, Pinetop

Perkins, the list goes on and his latest albums have catchy titles; 'Get your Ass in the Van', 'Let the Big Dog Eat','Up all night'Castiglias 7th album. Nobody sleeps when this guy's in town with his Smack in the mouth Live shows, this South Fla. Blues leader is master of the red-raw, sweat & hair Blues that gives it to you straight- check him out! Attended the Keltics Annual at JP Mulligans which is always brings a large attendance with many of Sth. Fla. MC clubs. Great to see everyone and catch up, music by one of our local favorite classic rock & roll bands -'Hired Gunz' and guest performer Kent Bam Bam of Soulicide- You guys Rock!! Always a good time! Rode out to Cafe' 27 to help host the benefit ride put on by Cartels baggers, this was to support the Stoneman Douglas tragedy that has saddly affected our community. It was a great turnout and a percentage of the days sales went to this benefit. Music by Soulicide - who always brings in the crowd! That's it for now -more from KJ's Korner next month! Lets enjoy the ride & keep the rubber on the road! *** If you would like to advertise- Please contact me @ KJ.FullThrottleMag@gmail.comSouth Fla & Miami

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