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Bike Week in Daytona Beach, FL is known far and wide as one of the greatest festivals in America that's enjoyed by bikers world-wide. It's a passage and a passion many look forward to year after year. With 10 days of fun activities and thousands of things to see and do, its easy to find yourself in bikers paradise at Bike Week. Wake up to the bright, crisp Daytona Beach area sunshine while you take in some of the most spectacular bikes around and meet the best people from all walks of life.
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YOU DON’T SAY? 8 LETTER FROM THE EDITORS 36 Dew Drop Inn 37 from the pen of big al 42 OL’ CHARLIE 3 FINGER 70 BUBBA R.D.F.F. 78 Tracy & Gary SWFL 96 Patty & Tom 98 words from pee wee
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Welcome to 2010 !! Wow that sure sounds funny ... twenty-ten. I sure hope this year is better than last year as the economy really beat everybody up! I hope that things start to get better so we can all start saving, spending, taking vacations and purchasing ads like we all did two years ago! I sincerely want to thank every advertiser that spent money with Full Throttle last year. Without you, there would be no magazine. My entire staff works extremely hard to put out the best motorcycle publication possible. People like editor Tony, columnist NightTrain and event coordinator Reverand Jim always go that extra mile to make sure things are done right. Salespeople like: Dew, Phil, Wayne, Keel, Owen, Missy, Tracey and Gary, Pee Wee, Tom and Patty, Donta and Bubba do a fantastic job in a very difficult economy. One thing that remains constant is our readers. You continue to pick up our magazine everywhere we leave them. We have continued to keep our print runs constant and we know you are reading the mag every month. Our website continues to grow and our e-mail list is expanding daily. I look forward to 2010 and I do see things improving! I want to remind everybody about our Annual Florida Motorcycle Expo that will take place on January 3031 at the Harborview Center in downtown Clearwater. This is the biggest event we do all year and if you attended last year, you know it is fantastic! Live music on two stages, food and drinks, tattoo contests, ride-in bike show, the always crazy Miss Full Throttle Pageant, $100 raffle every hour, hundreds of vendors and the Bike Builder Invitational! Please circle your calendar and we’ll see you at the Harborview Center! Have a safe month and ride responsibly!
Welcome 2010!!!!! I think 2010 is going to be a great year for Full Throttle Magazine and the entire motorcycle community. We have a lot of great interviews set up with some really exciting builders and celebrities in the motorcycle community. That’s all I am going to say or else Night train will strangle me! Congrats to Night Train and Robert DeMoss on 1 year of writing great articles for us each and every month. These two have both become great friends of mine and Full Throttle Magazine and have brought us some great editorial that we desperately needed. We look forward to their articles each and every month, Thanks guys! Here we are again, it’s EXPO and BUILD OFF time!!! If you want a booth or have a bike you built and would like to enter it in the show for the possibility of winning $5,000.00, call our offices and we will take care of you. Booths are discounted from last year to make sure in this GREAT economy; it is affordable for everyone who would like to show up. Motorcycle entries are FREE for the Invitational also, just call Rev. Jim and set up a time for him to come view your bike and see if it is the caliber we are looking for to enter Invitational. WE ARE LOOKING FOR THE BEST!!!! We are selling Sponsors again for Bike Week 2010 in Daytona Beach. We will be set up at Ironhorse Saloon, Beach Street across from Harley and in front of JP cycles. Sponsorships are only $750.00 and we will hand out your info at all 3 of our booths to the people walking by. You will also get your logo and info on a full page ad with all of the other sponsors in the March and April issues. We will be printing thousands of extra magazines to hand out to all the bikers who show up to Bike Week this year! All Sponsors will also get a free web banner on our home page and will be listed on our weekly e-mail that has over 5,000 e-mails. Deadline for this will be February 15th, 2010. I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year! Please be safe out there and don’t drink and ride or drive. If you are a facebooker please become a fan of our fan page, just search “Florida Full Throttle Magazine” we have over 900 fans at press time and I am constantly posting new photos, questions and comments, and events that are upcoming that you should be attending. I am looking to get 1000 by January 15th!!! Let’s try and make it happen. Be safe, be smart and live life Full Throttle!!!
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TAMPA BAY AREA CRUISIN’ CALENDAR JANUARY 1st - HAPPY NEW YEAR JANUARY 1 - 17TH ANNUAL HIGH NOON RIDE - 1011:45 AM at Lowery Park, Shelter 120, Sligh Ave and North Blvd. 17th Annual running of the High Noon Ride. $10 dollar entry fee for riders and passengers. Event will include donuts, coffee, live music, lunch, door prizes and bike blessing. Come and be a part of the tradition. Last year we had 350 bikes entered, lets see if we can top that this year, info Deuce at president@ covenantriders.com, 813-480-4567. Web Site: www. covenantriders.com. JANUARY 2 - PLANT CITY BIKE FEST - Plant City Bike Fest. 5:00-9:00pm in historic downtown Plant City, 102 N Palmer St. 1st Saturday of every month. The historic Plant City Train Depot will be filled with spectators enjoying food, live entertainment, 50/50 and biker games. The roar of motorcycles will fill the air as the district turns into a two-wheeler’s paradise for the Bike Fest, emceed by Radical Randy. Admission is free, 5-7pm bike show registration, along with the rumblings of thousands of motorcycles, attendees will get to enjoy live bands, vendors and shopping in the downtown district, info The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, 813-754-3707 Website: http://plantcity.org. JANUARY 3 - WEBSTER MONTHLY SWAP MEET, CAR & BIKE SHOW - Located at Webster Westside Flea Market, 516 NW 3rd Street (CR 478 & NW 3rd St.), Webster, FL 33597. Gates open 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM the 1st Sunday of every month rain or shine. General admission $4.00, children under 14 FREE. Show & Corral (for sale by owner) registration $7.50. Club/Organization Participation Award (10 or more vehicles registered). Trophies & Cash Prizes! Vendors welcome: outside 15’ x 30’ spaces $15; covered 10’ x 10’ spaces $10. ATM always on site. Info 800-832-3477, reservations 352-628-4656. Contact Jackie Smith. Email: websterswaps@aol.com or www.cyclemeet.com and www.websterautoswap.net. JANUARY 8 - JIM'S BIKE NIGHT - Jim's H-D Bike Night & Bike Show. 5-9pm at Jim's Harley-Davidson, 2805 54th Ave. N, ph 727-527-9672. MAP It’s another Jim’s H-D Bike night in St. Pete! Come into Jim’s for cold beer, great food, band, and plenty of vendors. Register by 7pm for a ride-in peoples choice Bike Show featuring trophies for Best of Show, Best Chrome and Best Paint AND trophy classes for Sportster, H-D Sport Bike, Women's Class, and Touring. It all starts at 5pm with last call at 9pm. The second Friday of every month, check out Jim’s website for future dates and other events and rides. Email jeremyc@jimshd.com for vending opportunities. Web Site: http://www.jimshd.com.
TAMPA BAY AREA CRUISIN’ CALENDAR JANUARY 9 - JIM'S CHILI COOK OFF - 4th Annual Jim's H-D Chili Cook-Off. 11am-4pm at Jim's Harley-Davidson, 2805 54th Ave. N, ph 727-5279672. $5 All you can eat chili, Jalapeño eating contest. Chili contestants needed, only 20 spots available, $20 to reserve spot, min 3 gallons, cook on-site, 8am for set up, just use red chilies in recipe. $500 in prizes, peoples choice, hottest, best decorated booth, info Jim's 727-527-9672. Web Site: http://www.jimshd.com. JANUARY 12 - 17 - GIBTOWN BIKE FEST - Florida's most entertaining bike event. Camp free with electric or primitive. Daily bands, food, drinks and tons of fun! Saturday bike show, Sunday poker run. For more info call 813-677-3590 or visit www. gibtownbikefest.com JANUARY 14 - BRANDON H-D BIKE NIGHT - From 6pm till 9pm at Brandon Harley Davidson 9841 E. Adamo Drive, Tampa. Live music, vendors, food, drinks and a free bike show for anyone in the parking lot with best in class and best in show trophies! Also come out and register to win the H-D Crossbones motorcycle which will be give away on November 21st Sponsored By MacKay and Souders. For more info visit www.tampaharley.com JANUARY 30-31 - 12th ANNUAL FLORIDA MOTORCYCLE EXPO AND BIKE BUILDERS INVITATIONAL!!! - $5,000 Bike Builders Invitational to the overall custom bike builder with seven class winners who will take home $500 each. You will be amazed at the quality of bikes this year from all over the USA! Brought to you by the law offices of Winters & Yonker P.A. Besides the Bike Builders Invitational will be the 12th Annual Florida Motorcycle Expo with live bands, tons of vendors, food, beer, $100 cash give-a-way every hour, Miss Full Throttle Contest, Tattoo Contest, Ride-In Bike Show on Sunday and much much more! This event is held at the Harborview Center in Downtown Clearwater, 300 Cleveland Street. For more information click here or call 813-814-1424. If there are any builders out there who would like to have their bike(s) looked at by Rev. Jim to see if you have the quality to be invited to compete, please call Rev. Jim at 727504-3138.
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TAMPA BAY AREA CRUISIN’ CALENDAR JANUARY 30 - FULL MOON POKER RUN - Suncoast Brotherhood Presents FULL MOON POKER RUN FOR JANUARY. Wear your favorite NFL Team’s Logo and get an extra *FREE* Hand. Still $5.00 for one hand OR 3 Hands for $10.00. Best Hand=$100, 2nd=$75, 3rd=$50, Pot Luck=$25. 1st stop-Norton’s Southside Sports Bar 5PM to 7 PM 115 Starcrest Dr, Clearwater 727-441-1034. 2nd stop-Mixers Bar & Grill 3430 Eastlake Rd, Palm Harbor 727-787-2710. 3rd stop-Mustang Sally’s 4403 Buena Vista Ln Holiday 727-9426411. 4th stop-Inn on the Causeway 300 Causeway Blvd Dunedin 727-736-6322. Last stopNortons Sports Bar & Grill 1824 Main St, Dunedin 727-734-2053. Last Bike in by 10:30PM. Winners announced at 11:00PM. Deuces Wild at the first and last stops. For info call Ryan:727-452-8246. Suncoast Brotherhood is a Proud Supporter of Pinellas County Foster and Adoptive Parents Assoc. www.suncoastbrotherhood.org FEBRUARY 13 – MILES FOR MOFFITT POKER RUN - Inaugural Motorcycle Miles for Moffitt Poker Run - 5 card Poker- Best Hand $500 / Worst $50. Event t-shirts to first 300. Registration from 9 am–11 am at Harley Davidson-New Port Richey. Last Bike in at 1 pm to Harley Davidson-Brandon. Join Radical Randy and the Street Team for live band, raffle baskets, Live Auction – bid on autographed Darius Rucker of Hootie & The Blowfish Guitar and more! 100% of all registration fees benefit cancer research at Moffitt Cancer Center. For more information contact Susan Meadows at 813 745 1346 or visit www.MilesforMoffitt.com for advance registration. FEBRUARY 21 – SHARE THE LOVE POKER RUN – Benefit the Children’s Cancer Center. Early registration $10 per hand, 4 hands $25. Day of registration, $10 per hand, 3 hands $25. Register now at www.childrenscancercenter.org/register 7 card poker, event t-shirts, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and last place prizes. After party with live music, car show and more. For info call Shannon 727-2439825 or Tyler 813-629-0891.
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MONDAY: Beef O’ Brady’s 27315 W. Highway 54 Wesley Chapel, FL 813-994-1511 Big Mike's Pizzeria & Back Porch 999 Missouri Ave N. Largo, FL 727-586-5170 Wild Willy's 13355 S. Belcher Rd. Largo, Fl 33773 727-533-2203 TUESDAY: Gibtown Bada-Bing Bike Night 6915 Riverview Dr. 813-677-3509 Pastino’s Restaurant 1750 Clw-Largo Road Largo, FL 727-559-0506 The Dirty Shame Pub 1929 7th Ave. Ybor City, Tampa 813-247-1166 WEDNESDAY: Biff Burger 3939 49th Street N. St.Pete, FL 727-527-5297 Quaker Steak & Lube 10400 49th Street N. Pinellas Park, FL 727-572-WING Raccoon’s Bar 3240 Lithia Pinecrest Valrico, FL 813-689-5079 Wild Indian 1158 7th St. NW Largo, FL 727-588-7660 THURSDAY: Kahuna’s Bar & Grill 10515 Gandy Blvd. St.Petersburg, FL 727-576-7800
LA Hangout 16411 N. Florida Avenue Lutz, FL 813-964-5631 Oldsmar Cop Shop 3780 Tampa Road Oldsmar, Florida 813-855-1052 FRIDAY: Grass Flats 12924 49th St. Clearwater, FL Hog Pen Saloon 8001 East Broadway Tampa, FL 813-621-6482 SATURDAY: Big Shots 3934 49th Street N. St.Petersburg, FL 727-329-9672 Biff Burger 3939 49th Street N. St.Petersburg, FL 727-527-5297 SUNDAY: JM&D South Beach Tiki Bar & Grill 14705 Gulf Blvd. Maderia Beach 727-398-7907 Real Life Church Veterans AMC Theater 813-784-9974 Salvation Saloon Piranas 33286 US Hwy 19 Palm Harbor, Florida
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BMW / Triumph Motorcycles Ride (1st Saturday of every month) Complimentary breakast and hot coffee before ride 8509 Gunn Highway Odessa, FL 813-926-9937 European Hair Designers (Open House 1st Saturday of the Month) 2412 Jim Redman Pkwy Plant CIty, FL 813-754-4141 Harley-Davidson of BranHarley-Davidson of don Bike Night Brandon Bike Night Thursday (2nd (2nd Thursday of every of every month) month) 9841 East East Adamo Adamo Drive Drive 9841 OldTownHarleyDavidson.com www Hog Pen Saloon (2nd Saturday of Each Month) 8001 East Broadway Ave Tampa, FL 813-621-6482 Jim's Harley-Davidson (2nd Friday of Every Month) Sept. 11th & Oct. 9th 2805 54th Ave N, 727-526-JIMS
Plant City Bike Fest (1st Saturday of every month) Plant City, FL 813-754-3707 Porpoise Pub Bike Night (1st Friday of every month) 8701 Seminole Blvd. Seminole, FL 727-393-7616 Softail’s Bar Bike Night (2nd Sunday of every month) 6032 Seminole Blvd. Seminole, FL 727-395-9192 Southside Choppers, Inc. Old School Swap Meet 1st Sat. of Every Month 2222 1st Avenue South St. Pete, Florida 33712 (727)328-1830 southsidechoppersinc.com WebsterWestside Westside Webster BikeFlea and Market Car Show (FirstSunday Sunday (First of of Every Every Month) Month) 1-800-832-3477 352-628-4656 352-628-4656
Lakeside Community Church (Bike Night Every 2nd Sunday at 6pm) 475 East Lake Rd. N. Tarpon Springs 727-942-0229 Lakeland H-D Bike Night in the Daylight 2nd Sat. of The Month 12 noon till 5pm Lawless Custom (1st Sat Of Month) SWAP MEET at Big Shots 3934 49th St. St. Petersburg, FL 727-329-9672 PJ'S Lounge (Last Sat. Of Month) 8603 N. Dale Mabry Tampa, FL 813-933-5414
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House Cycle World 7822 N. Dale Mabry Ave. Tampa 33604 813-884-0883 Iron Horse Motorsports 13805 W. Hillsborough Tampa, 33635 813-854-5611 Jim’s Harley-Davidson 2805 54th Ave N. St. Pete, 33714 727-526-JIMS Jim’s On The Pass 194 John's Pass Boardwalk 727-363-1333 LAST CHANCE CYCLES 10341 E. Hwy 92 Tampa, FL 33610 813-664-6710 Lawless Customs 4240 49th St. N., St. Pete. 33709 727-329-9672 Manor Cycles 1665 S. Myrtle Ave. Clwtr, 33756 727-588-0786 Performance HONDA 28009 Wesley Chapel Blvd. Wesley Chapel Fl 33543 813-973-1888 www.performancehonda.net Performance Specialists 12820 Daniels Dr Clwtr, 33762 727-572-5755 Performance Twin 2279 Tall Pines Dr Largo, FL 33771 727-539-8946 Power Sports 14996 US Hwy 19 N. Clwtr, 33764 717-536-4791 Profile Customs 27839 US Hwy. 19 N., Clearwater, FL 33761 727-726-3030 Savage Powersports 29747 US Hwy 19 N.Clwtr, 33761 727-771-1211 SOUTHSIDE CHOPPERS 2222 1st Ave. S. St. Petersburg, FL 727-328-1830 St. Pete Kawasaki 3450 34th St St. Pete , FL 33713 727-521-4626 Syd’s Cycle 6600 Haines Rd. St. Pete, FL 33702 727-522-3333 Tampa V-Twin 16336 N. Florida Ave. Lutz, FL 33549 813-962-3856 THE RIDE FACTORY 2101 N. 22nd St. Tampa,FL 33605 813-247-1166 Thunder Bay Cycles 124 W. Hillsborough Ave. Tpa, 33604 813-232-6661 TIM'S CUSTOM CYCLES 201 N. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 727-943-7210 Whiskey Enterprises 5201 66th Way St. Pete 33709 727-548-5451 XTREME POWERSPORTS 1019 U.S. 301 S. Tampa, FL 33619 813-626-6060
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BAR 145 7717 Ulmerton Road Largo, FL 727-230-4933 Beef O’Brady’s 2418 James L. Redman Pkwy. Plant City 813-757-0300 Beef O’Brady’s 27315 W. Hwy 54 Wesley Chapel, 33544 813-994-1511 Biff Burger 3939 49th St N. St. Petersburg, FL 33710 727-527-5297 Big Dog’s Patio 103 N. Palmer Street Plant City, 33565 813-759-2704 Big Shots 3934 49th Street St. Pete, FL 727-525-7468 BUFFALO CITY BAR Park St. N. & 54th Ave. N. (Publix Plaza) St. Pete., FL 727-549-9464 CAFE RACER 15045 Madeira , Madeira Bch, 33708 727-398-7656 Camden’s Yard 2827 16th St St. Pete, 33709 727-895-1129 Carlies 7020 49th St N. Pinellas Pk, 33781 727-527-5214 CHAMPION'S BBQ 12150 Seminole Blvd. Largo, FL 727-585-4900 Cop Shop - Oldsmar 3780 Tampa Road, Oldsmar, FL 813-855-1052 Coyote Ugly Saloon 1722 East 7th Ave. Tampa, FL 33605 813-228-UGLY DC’s Downtown 110 Tarpon Ave Trpn Spgs 34689 727-938-5952 DOG WATER CAFE 18825 US Hwy. 19 N. Clwtr 33764 727-533-0177 Eagles Nest 1208 Alt. 19 N. Tpn Springs, 34689 727-938-3465 G-PEPPERS 8745 Gunn Hwy. Tampa, FL 33556 813-920-3439 Gulf Port On The Rocks 5413 Shore Blvd. S. Gulfport, 33707 727-321-8318 GRASS FLATS 12924 49th St. N. Clearwater, FL 727-561-9151 HenNessey’s Bar 127 Forest Lake Blvd. Oldsmar, 34677 813-854-2255 Idle Spur 1351 Cleveland St Clwtr 33766 727-442-7787 JJ’s Sport Lounge 1200 Clwtr -Largo Rd Largo, 33770 727-581-3371 JACK WILLIE'S 1013 St. Petersburg Drive West Oldsmar, FL 34677 813-854-1972 Kahuna’s 10515 Gandy Blvd. St. Pete, 33702 727-576-7800 LA Hang Out 16411 N. Florida Ave. Lutz, FL 33549 813-964-5631 LONG BAR PUB & GRILLE 5929 Memorial Hwy. Baycrest Center Tampa, FL 33615 813-890-9059 Lenoce’s Restaurant 13949 W. Hillsbrgh Oldsmar, 34677 813- 814-2764 MaCDADDY's 4685 28th St. N. St. Pete, FL 727-521-9514
Marsha’s Wayside 4021 54th Ave N. St. Pete, 33714 727-525-5910 Nap’s Bar & Grill 5206 S. Mac Dill Ave. Tampa, FL 33611 813-835-5086 Oasis saloon 4218 E 7th Ave. Tampa, FL 33605 813-247-2735 P.J.'S LOUNGE 8603 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL33614 813-933-5414 Pastino’s Grill & Pizzeria 1750 Clwtr-Largo Rd Largo, 33756 727-559-0506 PEABODY'S 15333 Amberly Drive Tampa, 33647 813-972-1725 Playmakers Bar & Grill 10637 117th Dr. N. Largo, FL 33773 727-399-2707 PROUD LION PUB 124 West Fletcher Tampa, FL 33612 813-933-3555 Quaker Steak & Lube 10400 49th Street N. Clwtr, 33762 727-572-WING Raccoon’s Bar & Grill 3240 Lithia Pincrst Rd. Valrico, 33549 813-689-5079 SATURDAY'S PUB & GRILL 1148 US Hwy. 19 Holiday, FL 727-937-0400 Shadracks 114 8th Ave. St. Pete Bch, FL 33708 727-360-8279 Softails Bar 6032 Seminole Blvd. Seminole, 33772 727-395-9192 Sportster's Bar and Grill 10637 117th Ave N., Largo 727-392-6801 Sundown Saloon 12553 Ulmerton R. Largo, FL 33773 727-593-9291 TARPON SPRINGS PUB 955 S. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 727-422-0950 TAMPA BAY SPORTS GRILLE 13910 W. Hillsbrgh Ave. Tampa, 33635 813-891-6839 TEDESCO'S FLAME BROILED 437 Central Ave. St. Pete , FL 33701 727-894-2802 THE HOGPEN SALOON 8001 E. Broadway, Ampa, FL 33619 813-621-6482 TJ's main St. 1433 Main St. Dunedin, FL 727-738-6016 TROTTI'S LOUNGE 540 Main Street, Saftey Harbor, FL 727-726-8044 TWILIGHT TAVERN 4607 Mile Stretch Dr. Holiday, FL 727-942-2004 TWIN HORSE SALOON 2747 53rd Ave. N St. Pete 727-942-2004 Uncle Fat’s Pub 8745 Temple Terr. Hwy Temple Terr. 813-988-2494 WHISKEY DEPOT 8220 Ulmerton Rd. Largo, FL 33771 727-531-5401 Wild Indian Saloon 1158 7th Street NW Largo, FL 727-588-7660
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Full Throttle Magazine VIETNAM VETS MC We want to THANK YOU, THE MOTORCYCLE COMMUNITY for making our 25th ANNIVERSARY TOY RUN a huge SUCCESS. THANK YOU ALL AGAIN for your generosity and your SUPPORT. You all have VERY HAPPY AND SAFE HOLIDAY SEASON. As you all know, it takes a lot of planning and help to put this Toy Run on. We wish to thank Attorney Fran Haasch, Bright House Network, Q Auto Injury Attorney, Derby Lane for the use of the parking lot and the police to block traffic for us. Thank you to the T Chapter Brothers for the great job of cooking, K chapter Brothers for the parking and security, and American Legion Post 138 for the use of their facility and the beans slaw and mac salad. Thank you to the Pink Posse for their help with the beer and soda's and water, and a thank you to Jim's H D and the Key West Express and the vendors for all of their support. All of us in St. Pete. Chapter D want to thank all of you. It is hard to believe that another year is behind us. It seems like the older I get, the faster time goes by. It has been a good one. As we ride off into another year, REMEMBER TO RIDE SAFE NO MATTER WHAT YOU RIDE. KEELHAULER
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Each week I receive several calls from people that are the subject of a criminal investigation with various questions about what they should do. After talking with some of these people, it becomes quite apparent that some of them do not even realize that they are the subject of a potential criminal prosecution. So exactly what should one do? The first and obvious thing is to hire an attorney. Once you have retained a criminal attorney and the police are made aware of this through a letter and a telephone call from the attorney, the police are no longer permitted to contact you without the attorney’s permission. I never let my clients go down to the station unrepresented. In fact, in 99% of my cases I don’t allow the police to talk to my client at all. Of course, there are very few minor exceptions where I have set up a meeting with the authorities along with my client, as it was readily apparent that they were targeting the wrong person. I have been posed the question thousands of times “Why don’t you let your client talk with the police if they have nothing to hide?” The answer is simple. If a client who is the target of a criminal investigation speaks with the police, anything they say can be used against them in their prosecution. Most people do not handle a police interview as well as they do talking to friends and family members. They might say something that appears to incriminate them when they really didn’t mean it to come out that way. And more importantly is the fact that some law enforcement have convicted you well before a jury has an opportunity to hear your case and possibly acquit you of the charges. Take for instance a recent case of mine in Federal Court in the Middle District of Florida dealing with cocaine trafficking. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) along with Tampa Police Department (TPD) arrested and interviewed my client well before I was hired to represent him. After the interview he was taken to jail where he sat for a very long time before being released on bond. As I become involved deeper into the case I realized that my clients “alleged” statements that were obviously incriminating were going to be a problem for
not only my client, but more importantly for the agents involved in the case. The agents failed to tape record my client’s statement, failed to video record my client’s statement, and they failed to give my client the opportunity to write out a statement regarding his actions. Why do you think they did that? The reason may not be so obvious to a layperson, but to a criminal lawyer it is obvious: Law enforcement prefers for it to be your word against theirs. They believe that 99 out of 100 times a jury will believe the badge over the accused. And to a certain extent they are right, because the majority of the public refuses to believe that those that are there to serve and protect you would be willing to lie under oath. Now I am not saying every person in law enforcement is dishonest, but the small percentage that are can ruin a person’s life in a matter of seconds. They all have the capability to tape record, or even video record interviews. In fact, they can do it without you knowing and that is legal in Florida (by the way, it is illegal for you to tape record someone else’s conversation with you without their permission and knowledge in Florida). But many of them continuously choose not to utilize the simple technology made available for there interviewing purposes. For 39 cents (the cost of an audio tape) the truth could be played in open court. Furthermore, if a person who is the target of a criminal investigation refuses to speak to law enforcement, this fact can never be brought up or used against them in a court of law. Some people believe that by giving law enforcement their side of the story, the law enforcement will help them out in the long run. This is simply not true. They often want you to talk because they do not have enough to arrest you with, and are waiting for you to slip up. If they threaten to take you to jail, then so be it, let them take you, as nothing you will say will change their mind. Be careful of the good cop bad cop routine. This is just an act by them trying to gain your confidence. They both are in on the charade. The best advice I can ever give my clients is that if law enforcement ever wants to interview them, JUST SAY NO!
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STEAMSHIPS , FIGHTER PLANES AND MOTORCYCLES
A friend up the street stopped in to my bike barn the other day, now he’s not a motor cycling nut such as me. Although he does have a very cool 1971 Mercedes 280SL Roadster (which I consider to be a piece of automotive history ) so he does have an appreciation for “moving art”. He said matter of factly that my newer 2000 Ducati 750SS , that while being a great looking bike, it wasn’t as classic a beauty as my 1976 BMW R100 Sport was. And I thought for a bit and said “you my friend are absolutely right”. I commented its a far better machine, but not as handsome as the old boxer twin. While the Ducati is a fuel injected, carbon fiber and abs plastic wonder, red-red with fairings and wind tunnel engineered lines and that on paper its a far superior bike.But I thought to myself how can you beat the two 40 mm polished bing carburetors , the finned aluminum heads and rough cast aluminum? Even when each part is admired individually ,they are each small pieces of artwork with a design and beauty of their own.Isn’t that what makes a car , a boat, a building classic? The sum of its parts admired collectively.I am truly a fan of the late 60’s to mid 70’s motorcycles. In the 60’s the the Brit bike companies began to die off, Triumph, Norton, Velocette, the list goes on , but by the mid 60’s their best was behind them. But coming into the glorious 70’s , you had the BMW R90/S , R100/s , the bevel drive Ducati 900SS , the Harley XLCR, Guzzi Eldorado 850 and the Kawasaki Z-1R , This is truly an amazing group of bikes arriving at one point in history , and in the 70”s you could find them at their respective dealerships pick one out and go. My collection has many mid 70’s bikes that make up some of my favorites , my 1975 XS 650 , 1975 BMW R90/6 and my R100/S , Moto Guzzi 850 and 74 Titan 500.Fast , reliable , great brakes and handling marked this period of bike building , and unlike their 60’s predecessors they didn’t mark their spot when parked. These bikes have a mechanical,almost industrial purpose , an absence of plastic and over engineered do-dads that the later bikes recieved because no big engineering break throughs were left to discover. They had the look of function , real beauty and class . I truly believe my R100/S is one of the most beautiful bikes BMW has ever built or will build , it’s their Shelby Cobra. But this is a bike that the sum of every individual part makes a bike that stops most everyone in their tracks. I’m sure many old Triumph people feel the same about some models of their marquee. The old bonnevilles are the E-type Jag of that Brit bike brand to many of them. I do not think BMW ,The big four of Japan or Ducati will ever re-create the late 60’s to the mid 70’s character,class and looks and a combo of form and function. Yes, the new bikes work better , go faster and may last longer but are they classics to the eye ? Do they have the personality and the spirit of that period of time ? I think not.Many mechanical things had their “Great Age” a period where engineering and beauty met and co-existed.Steamships had the 30”s50”s,Airplanes had the 40”s-60”s and motorcycles had the late 60”s to 70”s period. I have a real passion for old things that float. Steamships had a “Golden Age” and their story parallels motorcycles.Can you compare the old ocean liners , the Queen Mary , the Normandie , the United States to the huge boxes of today?The old girls had lines , form , and function. They had a character and class.But they also had speed and advanced engineering.The United States still holds its 1952 speed record for crossing the atlantic,all 990 ft and 245,000 horsepower of her. But todays ships are safer,more efficient , bigger and again the sum of their parts made them what they were and are today . Pull out an aviation book and look at a P51 Mustang , a Spitfire
or a P38 Lightning all amazingly perfect for their time and deadly in use , but compare them to todays F16 or F-117 stealth fighter the highest tech planes ever.But then think which ones picture would you hang over your fireplace or in your office ? No , I think you would know a classic anything when you see it,you don’t have to be a pilot to love that Spitfire , or a Captain to marvel at the lines of the SS United States or a motorcyclist to love a Ducati bevel drive. When you see something you study it , its parts , its lines , how it flows. You have no doubt , you need no one elses opinion. Something comes on in that “classics” part of you brain. The 70’s had alot against it , the Vietnam war , cars got worse looking , the fuel crisis ,hostages in Iran and Nixon . But a couple things the seventies gave us may never be repeated again. One was great motorcycles and the other was some pretty great Rock and Roll. Music and motorcycles and me being stuck in that decade with both, well maybe its and age thing or maybe I just know what I like when i see it ,or hear it.............. Robert “You can’t always get what you want” De Moss MR 300 welcomes comments, ideas and pictures. Contact him at Mr300@floridafullthrottle.com. Also, look for more pictures and fun stuff to waste time with on the Mr 300 link on the Full Throttle Website - www.FloridaFullThrottle.com
WHATS NEW WITH MR. 400! Biff Burger, Batman’s Brigade Show and Drunken Clam were all Best of Shows.....Thanks Everyone! Mr. 420
“AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT” On a bitterly cold winters day,up in one of the cold states of the usa,a Highway Patrol officer on patrol came across a motorcyclist,who was covered in protective clothing and helmet,stalled by the roadside.” Whats the matter?” asked the officer.”Carburetors frozen” was the terse reply.”Pee on it.That will thaw it out”................”Cant”..........” OK,watch me and I will show you”.The officer lubricated the carburetor,as promised.The bike started and the rider drove off,waving.A few days later,the Cheif recieved a note of thanks from the father of the motorcyclist...... It began:”On behalf of my daughter,who was recently stranded............”
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Full Throttle Magazine Hi all, and Happy New Year to all of you and a wonderful 2010 to all our friends and family. The Full Throttle Expo and Biker Build-Off is coming in January. That would be January 30 and 31st. I am looking back at pictures from the last year and all things we've done and the fun we've had. We had a great turn out for all the Toys Runs and Parades and we thank all of you for attending no matter how the weather was. Some parades took longer to complete than others (you have to make sure there is gas in the fire truck). Looking forwarding to all that 2010 has in store for us and Happy 21st Birthday to Chef Bacon aka my son Mitchell.
Happy New Year to you all………DEW
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Jim’s Toy Run was a huge success like it is every year! It was a little chilly on the morning of December 6th but everyone seemed to find their leathers and show up for a great cause. Jamie, Greenie, Jeremy and the whole crew at Jim’s HarleyDavidson did a great job this year! There were 1,249 motorcycles on the run this year, 1,861 people and $18,000.00 was raised! Congrats to everyone who went on the toy run. See you again next year!
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Drunken Clam Bike Night As Peter on the "Family Guy" says "I'm going down to the Clam". And you don't have to ride to Quahog to get to their great bike night! It's on the 3rd. Tuesday of each month and the past three I have been to were super. The band Rebel Pride has been playing there and they have great looking bartenders serving great food and liquor, (try the shrimp). A "panel" of judges pick one bike at 8:00pm for stardom and a trophy , and they always (usually!) get it right! St. Pete. Beach is a very biker friendly town. They have a great motor unit of their own. You will find the "Drunken Clam" which, by the way, has the best $10 bike night shirt ever!, at 46 46th. Avenue in St. Pete. Beach 727-3601800 -Bob DeMoss
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It’s that time again. January 2 Webster, Jan.12-17 Gibsonton Bike Fest, and our own Full Throttle Expo Jan. 30-31. Three of my favorites in one month. Starts the New Year out right. I have attended every one of our birthday parties and expos since the magazine started. I have seen some of the best bikes built last year. Ed Tooley’s Egyptian bike won the best at the Rat’s Hole in Daytona. It was shown at our show first! Also we had the most beautiful girls in our beauty contest. You all know I liked that! See you there. The Gibsonton Bike Fest gets an “A” rating from me. They have free camping. Vendors in the inside can come in Tuesday the 12 at 3pm all other areas Thursday the 14 at 3pm. Check ad in F.T. on page 54. There will be a few changes at Webster admission $5.00 vendor spots went up also, but I can tell you this is a steal, the best deal in the U.S. tell me if you know of another monthly event that gets vendors from other states as well as people that take a ride to this out of the way place numbers 10
thousand people tell me all the time they wish they had something like it. Where they come from (as I have told you before) it is like a monthly family reunion! I went to a wedding last month. Now it’s not just Mr. Chopper It is Mr. & Mrs. Chopper. Check out the pics. Good Luck!! See you soon Mrs. Chopper
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“ Too young to drink but not too young for Capital Punishment “
Seventeen year old. Christopher Simmons murdered Shirley Cook in 1993, when he was 17 years old. After a robbery attempt, he bound and gagged the woman, and pushed her off a railroad trestle, causing her death. Prior to the robbery, he told his accomplice that they could get away with murder because they were juveniles. He was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death.” He argued that execution for a murder that he committed at the age of 17 would be cruel and unusual punishment, In the United States laws vary from state to state as to what age a juvenile convicted of a serious crime may be sentenced to death. In 1988 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that it was unconstitutional to impose the death penalty on a person who had committed the offense when aged fifteen or younger. According to statistics, between 1990 and 1995, 36 persons who were under the age of 18 were sentenced to death, the majority of them being from the state of Texas (Hood 89). “In the last 30 years, 22 people have been executed for murders they committed as juveniles. All were 17 when they killed except one, who was 16. Sentencing rates also have fallen, from 18 juveniles condemned in 1994 to two so far this year.” (Victor Streib, a law professor at Ohio Northern University) Moreover, even where such executions are legal, most states simply aren’t executing the juvenile killers on their Death Rows. Alabama has not done it since 1961, Florida since 1954 and Mississippi since 1950. “Texas is continuing the practice most regularly,” Streib said. “Of the 22 juvenile killers executed in the past three decades, 13 were put to death in Texas.” During the last several years, Florida has emerged as the toughest state on juvenile crime, a perception that is now backed up with hard statistics from the Office of Juvenile
Justice and Delinquency Prevention. In 1995, Florida transferred 7,000 juveniles to the adult court system, 2,200 more juveniles than transferred to the adult court system nationwide (Klug 100). Juvenile arrests for violent crimes will more than double by the year 2010 if recent national trends continue; the number of youths arrested for murder is expected to increase by 145 percent by the year 2010. Much of the criticism surrounding sentencing juveniles to death row centers on the hypocrisy involved. For instance, juveniles under the age of 18 cannot vote, buy cigarettes, or join the armed services. Additionally, children under the age of eighteen cannot buy alcohol. According to the U.S. government, juveniles below this minimum age do not have the reasoning skills and the judgment necessary to make sound and responsible choices. This reasoning is conspicuously absent when governments decide at what age juveniles should be held accountable for the judgments they make when committing a serious crime (McCormick 15). Studies suggest juveniles cannot control impulses and are more susceptible to peer pressure than adults. “We’re not trying to remove responsibility from adolescents,” said Dr. Richard Ratner, past president of the American Society for Adolescent Psychiatry and a psychiatry professor at George Washington University. “We’re just trying to say that because adolescent brains are not fully mature, we ought to withhold the ultimate punishment of death for their crimes.” During the adolescent years, juveniles undergo cognitive and socieo-emotional processes. Between the ages of 12 to 18 adolescents begin to solve problems by way of deductive reasoning (Santrock 334). However, during the teen years cognitive development and reasoning skills are still developing, just as the adolescent is. For this reason, adolescents do not have the same fully developed reasoning abilities as adults. They are biologically incapable of reaching the same decisions an adult would in any given circumstance because their reasoning skills are still in the developmental stages (McCormick 15). In addition juveniles are
especially vulnerable to peer pressure. Since junior high and high schools are plagued with gang activity, the pressure to join in illegal activity is often more than many adolescents can withstand.” When a society starts killing its children, something is wrong, something is deadly wrong.” Joseph Green Brown, death row survivor, 1998. If we are to truly become the humanitarian society we claim to be, we must reevaluate the standards to which we condemn our youth, and then take proactive steps towards building a new system that takes into account their diminished decision and reasoning capacity. Individuals, who are too young to vote, buy alcohol or cigarettes, or serve in defense of the country, are surely too young to be sentenced to death. I do not agree to apply criminal law, whose main purpose is to punish juvenile offenders. If young murders are applied to criminal law and are cast in jail, they are punished and are insulated from society for a long time. It would be hard for them to be reintegrated into society. It is a shame to spoil the life what he/she did when he/ she was young. I believe education would be able to change young people. I believe they should be given a chance to make a recovery. Should my son ever be convicted and condemned to death, my viewpoint as a father is; I would rather visit my son in jail than visit my son’s grave. Works Cited Hood, R. The Death Penalty: A Worldwide Perspective. Oxford, U.K.: Clarendon Press, 1996. Klug, Elizabeth A. “Geographical Disparities among Trying and Sentencing Juveniles.” Communications Today 63.7 (2001): 100. McCormick, Patrick T. “Fit To Be Tried?” America 186.4 (2002): 15. Santrock, John W. Psychology. Chicago: Brown & Benchmark Publishers, 1997. Dr. Wayne F. Landry AKA: MoFo
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I receive countless emails each month asking how I consistently get such extraordinary photos of beautiful people and motorcycles. This column was created for you the camera wielding biker, and will hopefully answer many questions about how to shoot images like a pro glamour photographer. In the months that follow I’ll provide easy to follow tips on how to increase your photographic expertise and “get the shot” when your favorite girl or guy poses with your cool ride. In this initial installment of what I’ll call “Biker Photo 101,” I’ll give you a few tips that should help you when shooting a hot girl with a not so hot bike or vice versa. Many times during biker events I see guys (and girls) asking people to pose with their scoots for a quick photo. While this is often a great idea, often times the results are disappointing. One of the first rules of glamour photography is to pick your subject, background and wardrobe carefully. Lets address the first two items only, since “grab” shots do not usually have the benefit of wardrobe selection. You’ve found the perfect “10” walking down the street and she (or he) agreed to pose with your bike… now what? If your bike is a “2” and your model is a “10” concentrate and compose the image primarily of the model, not the bike. I’ve included examples of model Mia Mckinley posing with a great looking bike, but these images were shot with emphasis on the model… not on the bike. You see bike elements in this example, but even if the bike were ugly, the model isn’t, and the photo would still work. Here’s the first of many tips to come: TIP #1 – Emphasize (make prominent) the best-looking element in a photo of a bike and a model. Not all models are “10’s” or are all bikes award winners. Remember the purpose of glamour photography is to produce a glamorous photo. Think of it as a ratio between the model and the bike. The more glamorous the model the more prominent her image should be as you frame the shot. The more fine the ride will require you to make it appear more prominently in the shot, but never more than the model, unless your trying for a product shot (selling the motorcycle, for example.) Until next time… Stay in Focus, Jack Watson – Celebrity/Glamour Photographer Email: jackwatsonphotography@hotmail.com
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WELCOME 2010!!! December 2009 was an awesome month for us. I have to admit it that it always makes me feel proud to see so many people coming together to help others. Most often the spirit of the holidays always shines through regardless of the issues that any of our Diva’s might be handling in their personal lives. We have had fund raising events, poker runs, Sertoma Speech and Hearing fund raiser, Diva Hope Poker Run, toys rides, Old Palm Harbor, bike nights, Christmas parade, Chasco Parade, adopted a needy family and assisted an elementary school with supplies and I’m sure I have missed something. Basically, our ladies are always willing to give back to our community and assist wherever needed. This year we look forward to new and exciting adventures for our group. I personally would like to thank of our past officers for a great year and welcome the 2010 Pasco Diva Officers. We welcome you to contact us at pascodivaangels@ yahoo.com for additional information and details about our meetings and rides. As always, ride safe.
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November 24, 2009 was an extremely important day to me. It was as if I was born again. Not in the religious sense. It was sort of my own declaration of independence. That is the day I was summoned to come in and be sworn in as an American citizen. Prior to my swearing-in ceremony, I reflected upon the words I was about to pronounce as my allegiance to the flag and to the country. In this process I decided to review the history and the people behind the United States of America. The more I learned the more I became overwhelmed with the sense that becoming an American citizen for me was not “earned” because I worked hard at it but because it was a “privilege”. As I stood there in one of the Tampa Convention Center halls prior to becoming part of the “winning team”, I observed what was said and done around me in a sea of prospect US citizens. In a crowd of over 1,000 people, there were 400 individuals who were being sworn in of which approximately 40 were from Cuba plus another 40 from Mexico. Other countries averaged about 20 people per country for a total of 80+ countries. The master of ceremony went on calling each country one by one. People had to stand up as he would be calling their countries of origins. Everyone who was called for the most part looked happy and waved their little American flag in their hands. I even saw people jumping and dancing out of joy at the privilege of becoming part of the “winning team”. Sadly, in a conversation held with another individual about to be sworn in, the individual boldly made the comment “no big deal”. To my shocking surprise, I found that based on “beliefs” or other exceptional circumstances, a prospect US citizen could be sworn in even by stating a partial oath of allegiance. As I proudly and happily stood there pronouncing every single word of the oath of allegiance with the majority of people around me, I observed a few individuals with their lips shut. My point here is that if you are intending to become part of a team, become part of the team 100%! 100% commitment, 100% loyalty and 100% hard work from every single member of a team is what I believe makes a winning team. No exceptions. No partial commitments. Pure drive and passion towards a common goal.
The Lightning Rod Motorcycles Inc. team (www.lightningrodmotorcycles.com) is exactly that. Four very distinct individuals with a variety of unique backgrounds, talents and skills at the core of the engine revving beneath Lightning Rod Motorcycles Inc. 100% commitment. 100% loyalty. 100% hard work. 100% pure creativity. 100% unrestrained passion. An explosive combination of essential and critical ingredients that earned this small rising force not one (1) but five (5) of the 2009 Panama City Beach, Fall Rally, “Best of the Beach” awards for their “Retro-Racer” model which was judged by the International Master Bike Builders Association (www.masterbikebuilders.com)! (Look out Mr. 400+!) One of the most prominent figures in the circuit, Mr. Cyril Huze once said about these guys that “They build simple custom bikes but fancy enough to look like factory concept motorcycles with a reasonable price. The ones you really want in your garage just after buying one from the Harley Davidson dealer show floor.” They are now charging back by entering our own 12th Annual Florida Motorcycle Expo “2010 Bike Builder Invitational” held in Clearwater, FL. on January 30th and 31st. For details on the show, check out our web site www.floridafullthrottle.com.
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When all is said and done and if I look at the history and products of Lightning Rod Motorcycles Inc., it was just a matter of time before I was going to write about them. In fact, I sheepishly wonder why Full Throttle is so late doing it. So many other world renown reputable publications have already paid their tributes one way or another. Should we be surprised? Every single build has been in national and international magazines. The “Bone Shaker” (their first bobber model) was also featured on National Television (SPEED Channel – American Thunder). As I write this, a confirmation has come my way that Lightning Rod will be featured in an Oriental, a European and two North American magazines (including Florida Full Throttle) within the next few months. These four wrenches are incorporated. They also have a good standing manufacturer’s license issued by the State of Florida. There are good reasons for that. It appears a number of individuals observed and caught-on, realizing the Lightning Rod rides will soon be prized possessions if not “collection items”. Orders for the Retro-Racer “Knuckle Dragger” front end of the bike were coming in within a month after the bike was completed and they are still coming! As a result of the increased demand and despite economic climate they are also launching a production bike called “Rayo 1” modeled after their famous “Oro Fundido” model. The model according to Stephen, will be better built and with pure raw horse power. The “Rayo 1” model will be available as of January 2010 at a sticker price of $15,995.00 through our own Greg’s Custom Cycles (www.gregscycles.com) out of Clearwater, Fl and who is also an accomplished custom builder. The bike will carry a yet to be determined warranty and financing will be available through Greg’s Customs Cycles too!! From what Greg is telling me, depending on credit scores, a 5 year 100% financing deal will turn out to be only a few dollars per day to get your own “Rayo 1”. What I appreciate about the Lightning Rod team is that they have already gained global recognition in the professional elite custom building community and they are right here in Florida among all of
us involved in many different ways within our communities! There is not an ounce of pretension in any one of the players. I can witness to that. These guys can roll with the punches. When I showed up with my faithful and loyal photographer friend Tom Tobin of www.dreamweaverphotography. com, we unexpectedly requested their cooperation in doing a shoot at a different location. This meant a ride somewhere else to and fro and an additional couple hours to what was planned. These soldiers went beyond the call of duty to help and accommodate. They treated us as if we were one of them and made us feel welcomed. Had they been of a celebrity mindset I can assure you from experience that we could not have changed the schedule last minute. Often times they ride their roaring beasts right here among us to different events. No posers here! Just riders at heart. Their motorcycles are not trailer queens, they are made one by one to be ridden hard and long. At the forefront of the team, Stephen Carr and Rick Bonin are the originators of Lightning Rod Motorcycles Inc. Stephen, son of Carlton and Sue Ann was born in 1963. Dad is a retired US Army helicopter pilot who went to Vietnam. Mom, who died of cancer in 1995 still to this day plays a huge role in Stephen’s heart. Stephen moved to Florida from Enterprise, Alabama back in 1983 where our sister
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the forefront of my house. As crazy as it sounds, when I raised that flag I gave it a salute. Literally. I am now a proud team member and citizen of the United States of America. 100% committed. 100% loyal. 100% excited. You’re stuck with me folks! My allegiance is not partial. By definition a lightning rod is a metal rod or conductor mounted on top of a building and electrically connected to the ground through a wire, to protect the building in the event of lightning. If lightning strikes the building it will preferentially strike the rod, and be conducted harmlessly to ground through the wire, instead of passing through the building, where it could start a fire or cause electrocution. A lightning rod is a single component in a lightning protection system. The Lightning Rod crew is on our home team. They are committed 100%. No partial fluff here! When you will be out there riding or even driving and seeing fire in the sky, remember the all American made Lightening Rod Motorcycles Inc. The thought may be farfetched but I believe the Lightening Rod crew has what it takes to significantly contribute to preserving and protecting the amazing legacy of the custom bike building industry. I can’t wait to see what’s coming for them. They are right there at the forefront of the trend setting movement and at the rate things are going, my guess is prospect buyers will soon find themselves on a waiting list. A happy, prosperous and healthy new year … with less taxes! To reach Night Train: floridanighttrain@verizon.net or Florida Full Throttle Facebook page
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JANUARY 2 - ROCK INTO 2010 - Rock into 2010 - Celebration of the New Year with the famous Trans Ams Band, 10:00 am till 3:00. Live auction – from a 3day condo stay at Pelican Beach resort in Ft Walton Beach,Fl Orlando Magic tickets and collectibles, to famous artist Chris Cruz helmet. All for the safe home, Haven of Lake and Sumter Counties Gator Harley-Davidson 1745 Hwy 441, Leesburg Fl 34748 352-787-8050 www. gatorharley.com Lots of vendors - great prizes, food, beverages and lots more. Don't miss out !!! JANUARY 3 - GET LIBED AT THE HALLOW - Get Lubed at The Hollow - Oil Changes by SJS Performance Cycle. 12:00-5:00pm at Sleepy Hollow, 10333 Gobbler Rd Floral City, ph 352-726-3242. Map Link Get your Harley-Davidson oil changed while you eat, drink and enjoy the live entertainment at the famous outside Biker Bar with the $5.00 BBQ Plate. Oil changes will start @ 11:00am- 5:00pm, Reg. Oil $39.95 and Synthetic $49.95 (3 Qts oil w/chrome filter - labor included). We use Bikers Choice brand MC oil, Mobil 1 / Spectro extra. We are a licensed established business w/ a full service shop In S.E. Brooksville, mobile oil changes are on scheduled Sunday's weather permitting, info Steve Smith, hd757@ netzero.com, ph 352-232-6132. Web Site: www.sjsperformancecyles. com and www.wallowatthehollow.com. JANUARY 3 - WEBSTER MONTHLY SWAP MEET, CAR & BIKE SHOW Located at Webster Westside Flea Market, 516 NW 3rd Street (CR 478 & NW 3rd St.), Webster, FL 33597. Gates open 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM the 1st Sunday of every month rain or shine. General admission $4.00, children under 14 FREE. Show & Corral (for sale by owner) registration $7.50. Club/Organization Participation Award (10 or more vehicles registered). Trophies & Cash Prizes! Vendors welcome: outside 15’ x 30’ spaces $15; covered 10’ x 10’ spaces $10. ATM always on site. Info 800-832-3477, reservations 352-628-4656. Contact Jackie Smith. Email: websterswaps@aol.com or www.cyclemeet.com and www. websterautoswap.net. JANUARY 6 - BENEFIT POKER RUN - Benefit Poker Run for Mike McClain. 10-11am Sign up at Gator H-D, 1745 US Hwy 441. $5.00 per hand. Mike is a life long resident of Leesburg who has developed some life threatening medical conditions. He has been in the hospital numerous times over the last few months. His illness has kept him from working for months and he doesn’t have any health insurance. Poker hand will be drawn at 3:00 pm. All proceeds will go to the Mike McClain trust fund. If you can't make the ride, you can contribute at any Bank of America, info David, 352-227-0233, drp34788@gmail.com. JANUARY 15 - 18 - CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAYS - The biggest and best Customer Appreciation Days. A celebration for YOU - visit our web sites and see what is in store for you. Gator Harley-Davidson 1745 Hwy 441, Leesburg, FL 34748 352-787-8050 (Gator closed on Monday) www. gatorharley.com and Stormy Hill Harley-Davidson 2480 S Hwy 27, Clermont, FL 34711 352-243-7111 www.stormyhillharley.com JANUARY 16 - 5TH ANNUAL ESKIMO RUN - 5th Annual Eskimo Run. 9-10 am at American Legion Post #335, 11421 Osceola Drive, ph 727-8639437. $15/rider, $10/passenger includes dinner & poker hand. Pig roast, beer, 50-50, music, prizes, benefits Baldomero Lopez Veterans Home, info Gary 727-267-5510. JANUARY 30 - COPS N KIDS AT GATOR H-D - Cops and Kids at Gator Harley-Davidson. A must see Police Motorcycle competition from many counties, games, food, DJ, children's bike obstacle course, food, beverages. Join the motorcycle rider from Stormy Hill HD 1745 S Hwy 27, Clermont, Fl 34711 to Gator Harley HD 1745 Hwy 441m Leesburg Fl. 34748 352-787-8050 see our web site www.gatorharley.com for event and ride flyer. Additional information contact Lt Greg Jackson 352-2672538. All to benefit St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. FEBRUARY 6 - BASH FOR THE HEARTS - Big Bike Jam for the Central Florida Health Alliance Heart Institute. Bring your heart - get checked out – Live Auction, Live music by Rock Intoxication, many vendors, food, beverages all at Gator Harley-Davidson 1745 Hwy 441, Leesburg Fl 34748 352-787-8050 www.gatorharley.com 10:00 till 3:00 Valentine’s Day Special Sales
MONDAY: Smokin Jos Cigar Bar 9764 Little Road, NPR 727-868-4000 WEDNESDAY: Gator Harley-Davidson 1745 US Hwy 441, Leesburg, FL 352-787-8050 Hardee’s Restaurant Spring Hill, FL 352-596-9068
Coney Island (Every Other Thurs) 1112 East Jefferson St. Brooksville FL 352-796-9141 Pit Stop Bar and Grill (Every other Thurs.) 14446 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34601 352-796-7570 FRIDAY:
THURSDAY: Cotee River Lounge 7803 Grand Blvd.. Port Richey, FL 727-264-8919
Mustang Sally's Tavern 4403 Buena Vista Dr. Holiday, FL 34691 727-942-6411
Cotee River Cafe (2nd & 4th Wed of the Month) 12830 Shady Hills Road Spring Hill 813-996-5375 Hooters Restaurant (1st Tues. of every month) Spring Hill, FL352-666-9225 Webster Bike & Car Show (First Sunday of every month) SR 478 - Webster, FL 800-832-3477
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727-816-8700 GOODFELLAZ SPORTS CLUB HONDA OF LEESBURG WILLY T's 6205 Ridge Road action honda 2408 W. Main St. Leesburg 6641 Industrial Ave., Port Richey, Port Richey, FL 34668 727-84415628 US Hwy19 Hudson 787-7252 FL 727-849-8401 5100 727-868-6308 IRON HORSE YAMAHA OF LEESBURG GOVERNOR'S LOUNGE ADVENTURE CYCLE CENTER 14430 Cortez Blvd. Brooksville, FL 365 W. Gulf To Lake Hwy Lecanto 1503 E. Main St. Leesburg 34788 10357 SR 52 Hudson, FL 34669 352-746-7883 326-5999 727-379-5566 352-796-6116 JOHN ROBERTS MOTOR SPORTS HAPPY DAYz LOUNGE cahill’s Motorsports LLC 12401 US Hwy 301 Dade City BARS Hwy. 301 N. Zephyrhills 813- 29305 CR 561 Tavares 742-9199 KOOL RIDEZ 352-521-5003 788-1779 14617 US 19 N. Hudson, FL 34667 & RESTAURANTS HAYLOFT PUB citrus cycle center 727-861-1000 BACK 40 LOUNGE 8954 SR 52 Hudson, FL 2277 Hwy 41 N. Inverness Lucky U Cycles 15949 E. Hwy 40 Silver Springs 727-862-3738 352-726-6676 9807 N. Hwy 301 Hideaway Bar and Grill 34209 bayport inn coNLEY Wildwood, FL 34785 352-330- 4835 Cortez Blvd., Bayport 34607 11720 US Hwy 19 Port Richey 7109 Elizabeth Ave Hudson 0047 352-596-1088 727-861-3521 727-862-2444 24329 S. R. 46, BB Magee’s horse & crown pub Crystal Motorsports Sorrento, FL 32776 352-383- 12400 Ramfis Rd. Spring Hill 5230 Commercial Way Spring Hill 986 Skyway Blvd. Homosassa 0784 727-861-1769 352-596-4778 352-795-8697 motorcycle enthusiasts Beef O’ Brady’s LITTLE JOE'S HIDEAWAY crystal river h-d 1785 S.E. Hwy 19. Crystal River 5138 Commercial Way Spring Hill 27315 Hwy 54 W. Wesley Chapel 11912 Lane Park Rd. Tavares 352-596-8028 813-994-1511 32778 352-343-3355 866-563-9900 NAT. CST. POWER SPORTS Beef O’ Brady’s Mike’s Friendly Pub CUSTOM CYCLE 7763 W. Gulf To Lake Hwy. Crystal 13706 Little Road, Hudson 5465 S. Oakridge Dr. 3610 W. Hwy 326 Ocala, FL River 727-869-2500 Homosassa 352-628-6896 34475 352-795-7996 Big John’s MOUSETRAP SALOON 352-867-8600 OCALA MOTORSPORTS 11912 Lane Park Rd. Tavares , FL 48 US Hwy. 19 N. Inglis 34449 CYCLE ALLEY 352-447-1920 7143 US Hwy. 19 New Port Richey 3920 N. Hwy 441 Ocala 34475 32778 352-732-8531 352-343-3585 MUSTANG SALLY'S 727-815-8060 pERFORMANCE HONDA BLUE NOTE 4403 Buena Vista Ln. Holiday Dream Cycles 4658 Commercial Way, Spring Hill 727-942-6411 8127 US Hwy 19 N. Port Richey I-75 & S.R. 54 Wesley Chapel 813-973-1888 Berkley Manor - 352-596-8679 OUR TOWN TAVERN 727-817-0133 POWERHOUSE CYCLES bourbon st. nite club 7061 Hwy. 21N. Keystone GATOR Harley-Davidson Hgts.32656 352-473-6892 1745 US Hwy 441 Leesburg FL 7992 W. Gulf To Lake Hwy. Crystal 4331 US Hwy 19 NPR River 727-843-0685 pat’s Place 34748 352-563-0005 bUFFALO WILD WINGS S.R. 54 W. Zephyrhills 352-787-8050 RED LINE RAY'S CYCLE WORKS 10936 St, Rd. 54 New Port Richey 813-783-3147 G’s Performance 16635 US Hwy. 301 Dade City, 727-372-2323 pRIME TIME BAR & GRIL L 4131 Louis Ave. # 11 Holiday FL 33523 C & D COLISEUM LOUNGE 11408 US 19 Port Richey 34668 727-939-0880 352-521-0430 2490 SE 58th Ave. Ocala 34471 727-869-9707 GIBSON KUSTOMS, INC. 624-3700 port hole pub 4885 N. Hwy. 441 Ocala 34475 SCOOTER SHAK FL, INC. 2212 Citrus Blvd. Leesburg, FL CONEY ISLAND 5430 Treadway Dr. Port Richey 352-620-8044 34748 1112 East Jefferson St. Brooksville, 727-845-3591 gulf coast h-d 315-9875 FL 352-796-9141 ramble inn 5817 SR. 54 New Port Richey SHINE BROS CUSTOM CYCLES crossroads 18139 U.S. Hwy. 19 Brooksville 727-842-4547 25 W. Dr. M.L.K. Blvd. Brooksville 352-597-0052 GULF COAST POWDER COATING, 15125 Classique Ln. Tavares 32778 352-796-4200 RAVEN'S NEST INC. 352-343-8681 CROSSROADS INN 14400 E Hwy 40 Silver Springs 15424 Aviation Loop Dr. 16475 S. Hwy 301 & CR 42 352-625-0300 STORMY HILL H-D Brooksville, FL 34604 1-888Summerfield, FL 34491 2480 Hwy 27, Clermont, FL r & b hawg pound pub 499-6901 352-243-7111 352-347-8226 38704 E. Tucker Rd. Zephyrhills Gulf Coast Yamaha SUN STATE FUN SPORTS COTEE RIVER SALOON 813-788-4192 8822 US 19 Port Richey 17512 Hwy. 441 Mount Dora 7803 Grand Blvd. Port Richey REBAR 727-842-6624 727-8159528 10123 Broad St. Brooksville, FL HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF OCALA 32757 352-735-2900 CYPRESS GRILLE & TIKI BAR 352-799-6031 5331 N. U.S. Hwy 441 Ocala suncoast Bike and Trike 14328 Black Lake Rd. (Old 54) RED HOUSE SALOON 34475 Odessa 16547 US Hwy 19 #101 1350 West North Blvd., Leesburg 352-732-2488 Hudson, 34667 (South of Little 813-920-3456 34748 323-9222 H & B CYCLES Duffy’s roos’ restaurant & pub 3964 NW Gainesville Rd. Ocala Road) tri-county cycle center 16620 SR 40 Dunnellon, FL 34481 20182 Cortez Blvd. Brooksville 34475 352-799-6207 1147 Ponce DeLeon Brooksville 352-489-7020 352-351-5122 352-796-2684 Eduardo’s Rumbling Pride hi-tech custom cycles 100 E. 4th Ave. Mt. Dora 32757 5238 Quiet Creek Ln. Lakeland 4601 Panorama Ave. Holiday TRIKES BY TONY 863-607-9888 3238 S. Florida Ave. Inverness 735-1711 727-942-9353 Fat Cats Billiards scuttlebutts pub Highway thunder customS (866) 344-8637 2721 West Old Hwy 441 5430 Threadway Dr. 15050 NE US Hwy 301 Waldo TOPLINE MOTOR SPORTS 14737 US 19, Hudson, FL 34667 Mount Dora, FL 32757 735-2202 Port Richey,FL 727-845-3591 352-468-1942 727-863-6909 fat charlie's seaside inn lounge HONDA OF CRYSTAL RIVER 6229 Ridge Rd. Port Richey 5330 Treadway Dr. Port Richey 1917 US Hwy. 19 Crystal River VENOM CUSTOM CHOPPERS 4321 US 19 N. New Port Richey, FL 727-843-8783 727-848-4628 34428
SHAMROCK LOUNGE 12139 S. Williams St. D Dunnelleon (352)465-1754 1120 W. North Blvd. Leesburg CAR, TRUCK & SUV 34748 352-787-4309 SHEA'S HI-WAY INN 5028 US Hwy. 19 N. NPR 2201 W. Old Hwy 441 727-847-1616 Mount Dora , FL 32757 383-7851 DEUces Are Wild SHONEY'S INN & SUITES 304 W. Broadway St. Ocala 1308 North St. Leesburg 34748 352-867-1643 727-787-1210 or 888-787-1210 Dungeon Master Shorty’s Sports Pub 15407 US Hwy. 301 N. Dade City 2109 Mariner Blvd. Spring Hill 352-521-5910 352-683-9091 HARDTAILZ Biker Outlet Sleepy Hollow 5311 South Suncoast Blvd. 1033 E. Gobbler Dr. Floral City 352-503-6817 352-726-3242 henkel’s r.v. silver moon Tavern 8640 U.S. 19 Port Richey 727-847-9800 3025 N. Hwy. 41 Dunnellon HOUSE OF FUN 34432 2530 US Hwy. 19 Holiday 352-489-0062 SINBADS OF LAKE COUNTY 727-945-9808 1050 W. Burleigh Blvd. Tavares Liberty RV 32778 7500 NW 42nd Ave. Ocala 34482 352-343-6669 352-690-7666 Someplace Else mary b. archie realtor 3645 Universal Plaza Holiday 5130 Tammy Lane, Holiday 34690 727-843-9005 727-514-8650 SONNY'S REAL PIT BBQ nature coast sports 6606 Gall Blvd. Zephyrhills, FL 5138 US Hwy 19 N. Spring Hill 352-795-4832 813-782-4272 sunset lounge Pixie Lynn Art 5429 Spring Hill Blvd. 352-686- 20 N.E. 1st Ave. High Springs 6565 386-454-5690 T-BONE'S SPORTS GRILLE preferred pawn 2060 S. Bay St. Eustis 32726 8201 US Hwy 19 NPR 727-849352-589-0277 5586 THE CHAR HOUSE Prime Towing 114 S. 5th St. Leesburg 5111 S. R. 54 N. P. R. 727-841The Frosty Mug 9164 411 N Donnelly St. Mont Dora wallys’ upholstery 32757 5241 Craft St. New Port Richey 352-383-1696 727-848-7383 THE PIT STOP BAR AND GRILL 14445 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Brooks- TATTOO & PIERCING ville, FL 34601, 352-796-7570 EMBELISHING TATTOO & PIERCING Up The Creek Pub 8516 SR 52 Hudson, FL 34667 4400 Grand Blvd, Elfers 727-861-5380 727-264-8903 upper deck sports cafe 5386 Darlene St. Spring Hill 352-597-7662
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Stevie Leow Stats: 5'6'', 106lbs, 32-24-34 Likes: photography, Harley Davidson, going to the gun range, and chivalry Dislikes: cockiness, bad teeth, and styrofoam cups What kind of Bikes Turn You On: Harleys, of course! I love the Fat Boy Lo. Stevie lives in Tampa, FL where she is a full-time model. Her most recent accomplishment is being named a Maxim Hometown Hotties Top 10 Finalist and has appeared in Maxim Magazine and the Maxim 2010 calendar. However, if you're from the Tampa area, you've probably seen Stevie around bike events as one of the staple Harley Girls. Stevie is one of the original Harley Girls cast back in 2005. Along with modeling and hanging out at bike events, she also has a degree in anthropology, loves going to the shooting range, and loves just hanging out at home with her 2 talking parrots!
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I want to say thank you to so many people I don’t know where to start. I’ll start from the heart and say, thank you to my sister and brother for putting up with me all the years. I know it’s hard to believe but I have not always been the best brother in my past. Sometimes I didn’t make the best choice in my life, but my sister and brother never turned their back on me. I want to say thank you to Patti for the last two years. Now to the rest. I want to say a very big thank you to Earl of A + Trailers on St Rd 52 just east of 41. He has been with me from my start with Full Throttle. If you ever need a trailer to haul your bike or if you want to start a racecar team. He can get whatever you need. Check with A + Trailer for sales and service and service after the sale. They can take care of all your trailer needs. Pat’s Place in Zephyrhills is a biker friendly local bar right on 54 as you enter Zephyrhills. Main Street Zephyrhills has been in the magazine for years now and is doing a great job with their Music and Motorcycle Event. Drop in for the day and do some country riding around Zephyrhills. Prime Time on 19 has been around so long we did a TV
show there one time. Still good food and lots of TV’s to watch all sport events. Great place for a bike night or any bike event. Cotee River Lounge in Port Richey started in Full Throttle as Cotee River Saloon and now has an up and going Thursday night Bike Night with free food, DJ Patti MC music and games. Sunday they have a buffet breakfast for only $4.00 from 10am till Noon. Makes for a great place to meet at and start the Sunday ride. Thanks to Up The Creek Pub for a fun grand opening party. They’re at Grand and Trouble Creek in Elfers. The Boat Club in Tarpon Springs is what it is and what it will always be. A Biker Bar that welcomes everybody. It’s fun to see how some of the non-locals try to relate to the bikers. I saw somebody flash one time with their bra on. Wild women. It takes all types to make the world go round. I try to see A Work Of Art in everything. I also need to thank Paul, Tracy, Pops and to Tony for letting me check out all the bike events and telling things the way I see them. Anybody I missed? Please tell me about it and I’ll try to make it up to you. Invite me to your next party and we’ll talk to you about it. Until next time. Ride Safe and look out for the bad drivers. The Big “O”
MAKE 2010 A SAFE ONE AND A BETTER ONE
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As we begin a new year, I thought we’d re-visit the question some bikers are being asked consistently: Why do you ride without wearing a helmet? I’m not going to try and tell you that not wearing a helmet while you ride offers the ultimate in safety. Wearing a helmet has its benefits. However, let’s talk about some mostly unknown points, and bring them to light. First, to simulate the impact a helmet experiences while your head is in it during a crash, the DOT requires helmet 1 manufacturers to drop the helmets on an anvil at 4.7 MPH to 13.4 MPH. Some of the research I’ve read even tries to sell the idea that if you’re traveling at 67 MPH and crash, your head with a helmet on will finally impact somewhere at the equivalent of 2 I think most of us are much more intelligent than that. Hell, I’m almost insulted at that hitting an anvil at 11 MPH! assumption! Since the government has spent years and so much money to convince us, the ones that actually ride, that helmets are the next best thing since sliced bread, consider this: helmets can offer a false sense of safety. Many will hate to admit it, but if they look deep inside, they’ll admit that when they’re riding with a helmet on, they possess a belief on some level that if they are involved in an accident, the helmet will keep them from harm. I know years ago when I laid my Kawasaki GPZ750 down at 55 MPH, I ended up with road rash. I was riding stupidly… I did have the feeling that the helmet would save the day. Yeah, I walked away from the accident. Not because the helmet saved my life… for a reason much simpler than that: my head never hit anything during the accident. This conveniently brings me to my next point. For years we keep hearing that the majority of fatal motorcycle accidents involve bikers not wearing helmets. They never seem to break down the type of fatality that caused the tragedy, just that it involved a motorcycle, involved a death, and did not involve a motorcycle helmet. Therefore, a majority of the pro-helmet people have been hanging their hats on these statistics. However, that ends now. In late 2008, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) reported that “58% of motorcyclists and their passengers killed WERE wearing helmets”. Specifically, the DHSMV further stated that of all the 2007 motorcycle-involved accidents in Florida, 57.39% of them resulted in an incapacitating injury in which the 3 riders/”drivers” were wearing a helmet. It appears the helmet wearers are now a MINORITY. Statistics no longer support the anti-helmet choice advocate’s claims. I don’t wish to preach doom and gloom about the helmet/no-helmet issue. Safety aside, one thing does remain true: we live and ride in the United States of America. As legal adults, as the individuals riding the motorcycles, and as some may say; the ones putting ourselves at risk, we should have the right to make our own choice if we wish to wear a helmet or not. Helmet laws are simply another way for the government to tell grown men and women what to do. Oh yeah, in case you’re asked; this is not an issue tied to the seatbelt laws; those in cars don’t have to pay extra for insurance to ride without a seatbelt. FL law requires us to hold a Personal Insurance Policy to ride without helmets. Helmet use is a choice.
Let those who ride decide.
Until next month, keep the chrome side up,
Dave “Lockdown” Rich State PR/Communications Trustee, ABATE of Florida, Inc. statepr-comm@abateflorida.com www.abateflorida.com 1
Federal DOT § 571.218 Standard No. 218; Motorcycle helmets http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorcycle_helmet 3 FL DHSMV Traffic Crash Statistics Reports 2007, page 8 & 11 2
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JANUARY 7 - TWISTED THONG THURSDAYS - Twisted Thong Thursdays. 8-11pm at Peggy's Corral, 4511 US Highway 41 N, ph 941-729-5442. MAP Twisted Thong Thursday's Dec '09 - March '10, Free no cover charge, info 9 41-729-5442, peggyscorral1@gmail.com . Website: www.peggyscorral.net. JANUARY 8 - 10 - THUNDER BY THE BAY - 12th Annual Thunder By The Bay" Bike Fest. Starts on 1/8/2010 and ends on 1/10/2010. Friday: 7:30pm-Midnight "Born to Be Wild" Kickoff Party at PAL Sailor Circus Arena $15 advance, $20 at door, features The Greg Billings Band and Tucci Group. Cash bar, silent auction, biker casual dress, secure bike parking. Saturday: 11:30am-5:30pm, "Bikes, Bands & BBQ" at Payne Park, FREE admission, vendors, food, beverages, music by Hangman Jury, Nuthin' Fancy - Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Band, Highway to Hell - AC/DC Tribute Band, no coolers or pets allowed. Sunday: 9-11am "Cruise for Cash" Scenic Ride, Register at Centennial Park, $10 hand, 3 for $20. 11am-5pm Downtown Festival & Bike Show, vendors, demos, food, music by The Bobby Friss Band on Lemon Ave, Tucci Group at Five Points Park. Bike Show at Five Points Park in Downtown Sarasota, 10:30am-2:30pm registration, $15, trophies for 1st and 2nd place in each class, 4:30pm winners announced at Five Points Park Stage. Vendors wanted - deadline Dec 31, vendor info Bonnie Jackson, 941-650-6595, hotline info 941-3718820 ext 1800. Website: www.ThunderByTheBay.org. JANUARY 16 - POKER RUN FOR WILLIAMS SYNDROME - Poker Run for Williams Syndrome. Saturday January 16th 2010. Registration @ Gatorz 11:00-12:00, Free breakfeast @ Gatorz, kickstands up @ 12:30. Rid stops at: Boomers, Tarzans, Snookhaven, Scotty's Pub, Gatorz. Raffles, 50/50, popcicle Licking contest. For more info contact Suzan @ 941-467-5658 JANUARY 17 - GEARS 4 EARS - Annual Car & Motorcycle Event. 11am Gates open at Muscle Car City, 3811 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, ph 941-5755959. Judging starts at 12:00 pm, Trophies at 4:00 pm. Vendors, Live Music, Food, Beer, Bike Games & Chinese Auction. Car Registration is $20.00, Motorcycle Registration is $10.00. Sponsors: Peace River ABATE, Muscle Car City, Veterans Car Club. All proceeds benefit the animals at EARS Animal Rescue Sanctuary, for more info contact Michelle, 941-544-4167, michelle@ ears4life.com. Web Site: www.ears4life.com.
Monday Ed’s Tavern 10719 Rodeo Dr. Lakewood Ranch, fl 34202 941-907-0400
Tuesday LOONY BIN Town Center Auto Mall Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte 941-255-5999 Mc Donalds Restaurant Hwy 70, Arcadia, FL PANDORAS BOX 3824 US 41 N Palmetto, FL
Wednesday BEAVERS SPORTS BAR 4299 S. Access Rd. Englewood 941-475-1448 BREWSKI'S 12500 Tamiami Trail North Port, FL 941-4232739 HARPOON HARRY'S Fisherman's Village Punta Gorda
HOOTERS OF SARASOTA 6507 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-923-4666 THE LOONEY BIN Town Center Auto Mall Port Charlotte, FL 941-255-5999
Friday COYOTES 4300 Kings Hwy. unit 412 Port Charlotte 941-629-2114 Hoosier Bar 748 S. Tanmiami Trail Osprey 941-966-1251 Peggy's Corral 4511 US Hwy 41 N. Palmetto FL 941-729-5442
Saturday Gatorz 3816 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte 941-625-5000 STIX CIGAR LOUNGE 2603 So. Federal Hwy. Ft. Lauderdale 954-527-0881
Will's Honky Tonk 232 McCall Road Englewood 941-474-8131
Willie's 4095 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte 941-624-2245
Will's Honky Tonk 5748 Swift Road Sarasota FL 941-923-7392
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Thursday Hooters of Port CharLOtte 1360 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte, FL
Boomers Sports Bar 2360 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte 941-743-4140 SNOOK HAVEN 5000 E Venice Ave Venice, FL 941-485-7221
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Port Charlotte 941-662-7144
Lion Cycles & Tattoo Emporium
411 7th St. W. Palmetto, FL 941-729-2800
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BLACK WIDOW HARLEY-DAVIDSON/ MAIN STREET PUB 313 12TH STREET941-748-7795 BUELL BRADENTON, FL 2224 El Jobean Rd. Mark davern custom paint, Port Charlotte, FL 33848 mural and graphics 941-883-8000 2270 Tamiami Trail Bobco Precision 1145 Inverness St. Port Charlotte, FL 33952 941-255-8665
Port Charlotte, FL 33952 941-764-7225
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226 Warfield Ave. Venice, FL 941-485-4295
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411 Hwy. 301 Blvd. East Bradenton, FL 34208 941-747-4343 DMR TRIKES 3601 Hwy 41 N suite A, 941-723-9817 PALMETTO, FL 34221
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Walt Richards North Port, FL
CYCLE GEAR
4062 N. Washington Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34234
ROGER'S CYCLE SHOP
330 Cattleman Rd. Sarasota, 34232 941-951-6103
DAYTON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS 624 67th Cir E.
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EXOTICYCLE MOTORSPORTS, INC.
6251- N. Washington Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34243
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411 7th St. W. Palmetto, FL 941-729-2800
SIMPLY CHOPPED SMITTY’S CYCLE
3923 34th Ave. E. Bradenton , FL 34208 941-716-1201
SPANKY'S AUTOBODY & PAINT SPECIALIST
GRANNY'S MOTORSPORTS
1242 Market Circle Unit 9 Port Charlotte, FL 33953 941-875-8241
Greco's
191 S. McCall Rd. Englewood 941-809-2161
1732 Steadly Punta Gorda, FL 941-639-2155
2001 University Pkwy . Sarasota , FL 34243 941-351-4330 4332 Palama Sola Blvd. Bradenton, FL 941-761-3055
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HARBORVIEW CHOPPERS
23415 Janice Ave. Unit 28 Charlotte Harbor, FL 33980 941-764-1244
HAP'S CYCLE SALES
2530 17th St. Sarasota, FL 34234 941-365-3443
HIDE-A-WAY
5771 Beneva Road, Sarasota FL 941-925-7383
Ironworks
535 8th Street W. Bradenton, FL 941-708-3114
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THUNDER ROAD CYCLE
1019 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte, FL 33953 941-627-0012
TILLY'S TAP
3149 Duncan Rd. Hwy 17 Punta Gorda FL 33982 941-505-0798
Triple Bike & Boat Detailing
Port Charlotte,FL 941-740-0801
WES DAVERN CUSTOM
HERBS LIMESTONE COUNTRY CLUB Hide-a-way Bar
5771 Beneva Rd. Sarasota, FL 941-925-7383
HIGH SIDE CAFE
1105 Washington Blvd. N. Sarasota , FL 34236 941-366-2678
HOOSIER BAR
748 S Tamiami Trail Osprey, FL www.thehoosierbar.com 941-966-1251
BRADENTON HOOTERS
4908 14th St W 941-758-1175 BRADENTON, FL 34207
SARASOTA HOOTERS
600 Gulf Gate Dr 941-923-4666 SARASOTA, FL 34231
1950 Beach Rd. Englewood 941-475-8671
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4109 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte, FL 941-613-0002 4300 Kings Hwy. Unit 412 Pt. Charlotte 941-629-2114 CRAZY TEDS 5897 WHITFIELD AVE 941-358-9861 SARASOTA, FL; 34243
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OLD PACKINGHOUSE CAFE
967 S. Packinghouse Rd. Sarasota, FL 34232 941-371-9358
PEGGY'S CORRAL
4511 Hwy 41 N. Palmetto, FL 34221 941-729-5442 Q SPORTS BAR & GIRL 4030 TAMIAMI TRAIL 941-764-6969 PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33980
ROUTE 17 SPORTS LOUNGE
3149 Duncan Rd. Punta Gorda 941-5051717 SCALLIWAGS WHITFIELD DR SARASOTA, FL 34243
SLIP NOT LOUNGE
1601 Tamiami Trail Punta Gorda 941-639-7677
SNOOK HAVEN
10719 RODEO DR941-907-0400 LWR, FL 34202
4533 Soloman Rd. Ona, FL 863-494-6077
4104 EL JOBEAN RD941-629-3766 PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33953
299 Indiana Ave. S. Englewood, FL 941-474-5265
SOLOMAN'S CASTLE SPANKY'S LOUNGE
DETLEF'S RENTALS INC.
FALLENANGELZ CLOTHING FLASHBACK TAT-2
Next to Coyote's Bar Port Charlotte, FL 941-255-9002
FLORIDA DIRECT INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.
2191 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte, FL 941-629-9199
TOWER GARDEN LAGOON & CHICKEE Garrod Drywall Inc. 4271 James St. BAR
4043 Duncan Rd.,Punta Gorda, FL 941-639-8222
Wally's Pour House
1730 Tamiami Trl. S Venice, FL 941-493-0677 WHITE ELEPHANT PUB 1855 GULF BLVD 941-475-8601 MANASOTA KEY, FL 34223
Port Charolotte, FL 33980 941-743-7166
GULF COAST DRILLING & PUMP
2135 S. Tamiami Trail Venice, FL 34293 941-497-6098
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WILL'S HONKY TONK
2395- S. Tamiami Trail Poart Charlotte, FL 33952 941-255-3999
Will’s Honky Tonk Englewood
2395 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte 941-235-IRON
4095 Tamiami Trail Pt. Charlotte 941-624-2245
5000 E. Venice Ave. Venice, FL (941)485-7221
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Tamiami Trail North Port, FL 941-426-1155 TILLY'S TAP 3149 DUNCAN RD 941-505-0798 PUNTA GORDA, FL
Lemley’s Restaurant & BAr
1020 El Jobean Rd. Port Charlotte, FL 941-258-3444
1341 Hwy. 17S. Wauchula, FL 863-781-4349
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THE OLDE WORLD RESTAURANT
232 S.McCall Rd. Englewood, 34223 941-474-8131
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9700 SW Riverview Circle 941-627-3474
138 N. Indiana Ave. Englewood, FL 34223 941-475-0819
Texas Dell’s Beer and Butts
5748 Swift Rd. Sarasota , FL 34221 941-923-7392
US 41 @ SR 776, Port Charlotte 941-625-0200
BULLDOG ROADHOUSE
4313 NW Hwy 70 Arcadia, FL 863-993-9989
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Town Center Auto Mall Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte, FL 941-255-5999 Mulligans 5526 15TH STREET E 941-755-5696 BRADENTON, FL 34203
12500 Tamiami Trail North Port, FL 941-423-2739 BUBBA'S 2 5435 15th Street E 941-756-3237 Bradenton, FL
coyotes
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BREWSKI'S PUB
T.J. Pt. Charlotte, FL 941-875-0152
18260 Paulson Dr. Pt. Charlotte, FL 941-766-0663
440 12th (Old Main St.) W. Bradenton, FL 34205 941-745-3100
2135 SW. Hwy. 17 Arcadia, Fl 34266 863-558-0713
863-735-8887
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5766 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota , FL 34231 941-929-0551
THE BRAEMAR
4994 Trott Circle North Port, FL 941-423-1511
TARZANS
Harpoon Harry’s
501 N. Beneva Sarasota 941-365-9996
3816 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte, FL 941-625-5000
2615 Mall Dr. Sarasota, FL 941-925-4500
CHarlotte's Webb Suncoast V-Twin & Motorcycle (Formerly Peggy's East) 3315 SR 64 W. Wauchula, FL repair TARPON COAST CHOPPERS
9071 S Tamiami Trl Venice Fl 941.429.9917
5121 SCR 663 Limestone 941-468-4829
ROSSITER'S HARLEY-DAVIDSON
REKO'S BRITISH RESTOR. & REPRS
GATORZ BAR & GRILL
FROSTED MUG
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264 N. Indiana Ave. Englewood, FL 34223 941-460-0500
CIGARS ON WHEELS
3073 Conway Blvd. Port Charlotte 941-235-5562 COMMUNITY LIFE CENTER 19048 Edgewater Dr. Port Charlotte, FL 941-629-0999
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BANDITO'S
5665 McCall Rd. Pt. Charlotte 941-697-4221
SPORT CITY RESTAURANT/BAR
4560 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte, FL 941-627-6264
Fisherman’s Village Punta Gorda, 33950 941-637-1177
641 CORTEZ RD W 941-755-0222 BRADENTON, FL 34207
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FAT KATZ PUB
125 S. Indiana Ave., Englewood, FL 941-473-7383
WILLIE'S BAR
THE DISTILLERY
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IRON SPADE TATTOO
Mission Unity recovery housing
3512 Depew Circle Port Charlotte, FL 941-624-3748
JACKIE'S AUTO BODY
THE WINNER'S CIRCLE
19888 Veteran's Blvd. Port Charlotte, FL 33954 941-255-5967
ZIGGY'S LOUNGE
913 SE 13th Place Cape Coral, FL 239-574-7888
1724 N. Honore Ave. Sarasota, 941-342-9955 1825 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte, FL34287 941-255-1080
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2806-B Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte 941-625-5566
All Wigged Out
1901 S. Tamiami Trail #G Venice, FL 941-468-2243
AP&P Handyman Service Inc.
2382 Ivanhoe St. 941-623-713
JR'S AUTO CLINIC
LION CYCLE & TATTOO EMPORIUM
3470 Hwy. 17 South Arcadia, FL 34266 863-990-9848
MARK DAVERN CUSTOM PAINT
2270 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte, FL 941-764-7225
NORTHPORT AUTO BODY
5183 Trott Circle North Port 941-426-5910
RENEE'S BOUQUETS
Port Charlotte, FL 941-769-3705
525 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte, FL 33953 941-764-1278
16385 San Carlos Blvd. #2 Fortmyers, Fl 239-218-3014
3854 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte, FL 941-623-3966
Sun Flea Market, Port Charlotte 941-766-1904 BODY EFFECTS TATTOO 4530 14th St. W. Bradenton 941-756-2666 5131 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941-355-1777
525 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte 941-624-3009
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Venice, FL 941-492-9440
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Hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday. As many of you are reading this, Gary and I are in Hawaii on our honeymoon. We were married on Christmas day and it was wonderful. We are renting a Harley while in Hawaii and hope to get some awesome pictures to share in next month’s issue. We did find some time to ride this past month. We attended Jim Harley Davidson’s Toy run. “WOW” I have never been in such a well organized ride as this and what fun it was waving to the bystanders and singing Christmas carols as we rode through the streets of St Pete. We also made it out to Peggy’s Corral to see The Pitbull Toddlers perform they are the members of ‘The Cowhead Show” on 102.5 The Bone. It was a bit chilly for an outside event but
fun none the less. Check out the cruising calendar for some upcoming events and until next month be safe and have fun!
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A woman walked into the kitchen and there she found her husband stalking around with a fly swatter. “What are you doing?” She asked. “Hunting Flies” He responded. “Oh ! Killing any?” She asked. “Yep, 3 males, 2 Females,” he replied. Intrigued, she asked. “How can you tell them apart?” He responded, “3 were on a beer can, 2 were on the phone!” ***************************************** A little 3 year old is sitting on the toilet. His mother thinks he’s been in there too long so she goes to see what’s up. The little boy is sitting on the tiolet reading a book. But every 15 seconds or so he puts the book down, grabs the seat with his left hand and hits himself on the head with his right hand. His mother says, “Billy, are you alright? You’ve been in here awhile.” Billy says, “I’m fine mommy, I just haven’t gone potty yet.” The mother says, “Okay, stay just a few more minutes, but Billy why are you hitting yourself on the head like that?” Billy says, “It works for ketchup!” ***************************************** A man and woman are standing at the altar, about to be married, a big crowd of family and friends are in attendance. The bride-to-be looks at her prospective groom and sees that he has a set of golf clubs with him. Not only that, but his Best Man also has a set of golf clubs also. “What on earth are you doing with those golf clubs in church?” she whispers. “Well,” he says, “this isn’t going to take all afternoon, is it?”
A ten year-old boy was walking down the street when a big man on a black motorcycle, pulls up beside him and asks, “Hey kid, wanna go for a ride?” “No!”, said the boy, and he kept on walking. The motorcyclist pulls up to him again and says, Four biker friends had spent weeks “Hey kid,, I’ll give you $10 if you hop on the planning the perfect ride on their Harley’s for back” a backwoods camping and fishing trip. “NO!” said the boy and proceeded down the Two days street a little quicker. before the group is to The motorcyclist pulls up to the boy again leave Frank’s wife puts and says, “Ok kid, I’ll give you $20 and a BIG bag her foot down and of candy if you hop on the back for a ride.” At this point the boy turns around to him tells him he isn’t going. and screams angrily, “Look Dad, YOU bought the Frank’s friends are very Harley, so YOU ride it!! upset that he can’t go, but what can they do? ********************************************* Two days later the three A government social worker from a big City get to the camping site only to find Frank sitting in Massachusetts recently transferred to the there with a tent set up, firewood gathered, Mountains of North Carolina and was on the and fish cooking on the fire and his Harley first tour of his new territory when he came parked by the tent. upon the tiniest cabin she had ever seen in “Damn man, how long you been here and his life. how did you talk your wife into letting you Intrigued, he went up and knocked on go?” the door.. “Anybody home?” he asked. “Yep,” “Well, I’ve been here since yescame a kid’s voice through the door. terday. Yesterday evening I was sitting in my “Is your father there?” asked the social chair and my wife came up behind me and put her hands over my eyes and said ‘guess worker. “Pa? Nope, he left afore Ma came in,” said who’?” the kid. I pulled her hands off and she was “Well, is your mother there?” persisted the wearing a black, brand new see-through social worker. nightie. She took my hand and took me “Ma? Nope, she left just afore I got here,” to our bedroom. The room had two dozen candles and rose petals all over. On the bed said the kid. were handcuffs and ropes! “But,” protested the social worker, “are you She told me to tie and cuff her to never together as a family?” the bed and I did. And then she said “do what “Sure, but not here,” said the kid through ever you want...... the door. “This is the outhouse!” ‘So here I am.” ********************************************* Just how dumb are some politicians? A Louisiana Senator called the airline THE ECONOMY IS SO BAD THAT……… and had a question about the documents she needed in order to fly to China . After a 1.) I got a pre-declined credit card in the lengthy discussion about passports, she was mail. 2.) I ordered a burger at McDonalds and the reminded that she needed a visa to travel. With an angry tone she answered, ‘Oh, no kid behind the counter asked, “Can you afI don’t. I’ve been to China many times and ford fries with that?” never had to have one of those.’’ 3.) CEO’s are now playing miniature golf. 4.) Hot Wheels and Matchbox stocks are The agent doubled checked and trading higher than GM. sure enough, her stay required a visa. When 5.) Parents in Beverly Hills fired their nannies he told her this she said in a very indignant and learned their children’s names. tone, ‘’Look, I’ve been to China four times 6.) Motel Six won’t leave the light on anyand every time they have accepted my more. American Express! I don’t need a visa!’’
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SMOKE BREAK, JAIL BREAK These guys really must have a nicotine problem .... Adam Garland and Michael Queener escaped from a minimum-security prison located in Clifton, Tennessee for one reason ... to steal cigarettes and other tobacco products. They escaped, stole the contraband and returned to the jail by crawling into the same window they had crawled out of. When officers found the tobacco, they were shocked to hear the rest of the story! Look for both men to have their sentences amended and spend more time in Clifton! The Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington, IL knows how to recycle! The zoo actually makes necklaces, jewelry and ornaments out of reindeer poop! Yes, you read that right .... reindeer poop! In 2008 the zoo profited about $5,000 selling only holiday ornaments but in 2009, GOING TO SEE A MAN ABOUT A BOAT they expanded into wearable jewelry. In 2009, zoo made over $21,000 and could have If you have room at your dock, you made more as they received requests from might want to contact the U.S.Navy outside of the USA but federal regulations as they plan to give away (for free) the prohibit excrement exports! I wonder if Donretired aircraft carrier USS John F. Kenner, Blitzen, Rudolf and the gang received nedy. The ship is currently docked in extra grain or hay for their input into the Philadelphia and the deadline for subproject? mitting your application is January 22, 2010. Oh there is one small catch .... bidders must be a government or nonprofit group that will use the 1,050-foot vessel as a museum or memorial. Congratulations to Disney for creating “The Princess and the Frog”. Not only was the movie THOUGHT U MIGHT LIKE TO KNOW Disney’s first hand-drawn animated film in years, it earned a Golden Globe nomination for Here are a few stats that I saw while reading the latest “Best Animated Film”. More than that, it was Playboy Magazine .... On average, US households watch great to see a full length cartoon featuring an 8 hours of television per day, twice as much as second all black cast. The movie is excellent and all place Greece .... There are 27 counties in the State of Texas children (no matter what nationality or race) without a registered doctor .... 95% of all Americans have will love it! sex before marriage .... In 2009, the US Air Force trained more joystick pilots to fly unmanned aircraft than fighter and bomber pilots that fly conventional airplanes .... Wild woman Amy Winehouse recently paid $58,000 to increase her 32B’s to 32D’s !!!
ZOO BEADS
NEW PRINCESS
WOW!!
Speaking of movies, have you seen James Cameron’s “Avatar”? Wow .... I couldn’t tell the computer generated figures from real actors. I think the movie will win numerous awards in the sci-fi fantasy field as the 3D graphics are astounding! The 55-year-old Cameron has directed some of the most exciting movies ever made including: Aliens, Terminator 2: Judgement Day and that little movie about a big boat .... Titantic.
WHAT’S IN A NAME? I guess if you want to be a superstar you need to have a cool name! A few that catch my eye include: Flo-Rida, Beyonce’, Jay-Z, Lady Gaga, Ludacris, Pink, Ne-Yo and Eminem. But no group has names better than the Black Eyes Peas .... Taboo, apl.de.ap, will.i.am and the beautiful Fergie! Oh yeah, they also turn out some kick-ass music!
DANGER! DANGER! Research done by the University of Utah found that motorists who text while they are driving are 40% more likely to have a traffic accident than those who don’t. Come on people, it’s just common sense not to text and drive!
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JANUARY 3 - WEBSTER MONTHLY SWAP MEET, CAR & BIKE SHOW - Located at Webster Westside Flea Market, 516 NW 3rd Street (CR 478 & NW 3rd St.), Webster, FL 33597. Gates open 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM the 1st Sunday of every month rain or shine. General admission $4.00, children under 14 FREE. Show & Corral (for sale by owner) registration $7.50. Club/Organization Participation Award (10 or more vehicles registered). Trophies & Cash Prizes! Vendors welcome: outside 15’ x 30’ spaces $15; covered 10’ x 10’ spaces $10. ATM always on site. Info 800-832-3477, reservations 352-6284656. Contact Jackie Smith. Email: websterswaps@aol.com or www.cyclemeet.com and www.websterautoswap.net. JANUARY 8 - 10 THUNDER BY THE BAY - 12th Annual "Thunder by the Bay" Bike Fest12th Annual Thunder By The Bay" Bike Fest. Friday: 7:30pm-Midnight "Born to Be Wild" Kickoff Party at PAL Sailor Circus Arena, MAP $15 advance, $20 at door, features The Greg Billings Band and Tucci Group. Cash bar, silent auction, biker casual dress, secure bike parking. Saturday: 11:30am-5:30pm, "Bikes, Bands & BBQ" at Payne Park, FREE admission, vendors, food, beverages, music by Hangman Jury, Nuthin' Fancy - Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Band, Highway to Hell - AC/DC Tribute Band, no coolers or pets allowed. Sunday: 9-11am "Cruise for Cash" Scenic Ride, Register at Centennial Park, $10 hand, 3 for $20. 11am-5pm Downtown Festival & Bike Show, vendors, demos, food, music by The Bobby Friss Band on Lemon Ave, Tucci Group at Five Points Park. Bike Show at Five Points Park in Downtown Sarasota, 10:30am-2:30pm registration, $15, trophies for 1st and 2nd place in each class, 4:30pm winners announced at Five Points Park Stage. Vendors wanted - deadline Dec 31, vendor info Bonnie Jackson, 941-650-6595, hotline info 941371-8820 ext 1800. Website: www.ThunderByTheBay.org. JANUARY 10 - TROOP SUPPORT RUN - Troop Support Run and Event. 11am-noon Registration at Harley-Davidson of Naples, 3465 Gateway Lane, ph 239-594-5504. MAP Splittin’ the Breeze invites you to help support our troops by participating in our Troop Support Run. This will be a poker run ending at the Lani Kai Beach Resort on Fort Myers Beach with a pork dinner and free beer or soda included in the cost of the run. We will have troop support vendors, live entertainment, 50/50 and a silent auction. Proceeds will be used to support local military, LEO, and emergency services groups throughout the 2010 calendar year. For more info contact Billybob (239) 293-0533. Web Site: www.splittinthebreeze.com. FEBRUARY 13 - 7TH ANNUAL "SILVER MAGIC" CAR AND BIKE SHOW - 7th annual "Silver Magic" car and bike show. Date: Feb., 13th Time: 10:00am-3:00pm. Location: Mariner High School Football stadium 701 Chiquita Blvd. Cape Coral, FL Registration fee: $15 pre-register, $20 day of show. All proceeds benefit the Mariner High School "Silver Magic" marching band, over 100 trophies awarded for car and motocycle classes (Judged show by industry professionals) many door prizes given out during the day, live professional D.J., free dash plaque to all pre-registered vehicles and bikes, full concession stand, industry related vendors on hand. For show information call Robert @ 239-728-1874 or e-mail yohoincc@aol.com or ryoho@damexcorp.com
Carlie Lynne's 2nd Saturday 9119 US 27 South, Seabring 863-381-7685 Everglades Motorcycle 3rd Saturday of Month 3888 Mannix Drive Suite 316 (off of I-75 at Exit 101) Handlebars In The Wind 1st Sunday, KSU 9:30am Rte. 31 & Rte. 80 Mobile Station 239-980-2493 - Turtle JJ Muggs Stadium Grill Abacoa Town Center Jupiter, FL 561-630-9669 Pier 2 Resort Bikers Pool Party (2nd Sun) 2200 US Hwy 441 SE Okeechobee, FL 863-763-8003 Pompano Harley-Davidson 1st Friday of the Month 2900 Center Court Circle Sunrise, FL (954)-545-3200 RJ BONES 3rd Saturday of the Month 19581 Palm Beach Blvd Alva, FL 239-690-BONE RJ Gator 3rd Sunday of the Month US Hwy 27 N. Sebring 863-382-0349
TUESDAY: Break Time Lounge 4630 Gulf Stream Drive Naples, FL 239-353-9300 Harbourside Grill and Tiki Bar 3442 Marinatown Lane N. Ft. Myers, FL 33903 Hurricane Grill and Wings 6345 Naples Blvd. Naples, FL 239-513-9900 Porky's Last Stand 2560 39th st. Golden Gate FL Sundown's Sports Grill 3580 Evans Rd. 239-939-9936 WEDNESDAY: Brazilian Bike Night Boteco Bar 916 NE 79th Street Miami, FL 33138 Island Jacks 5425 W. Atlantic Blvd. Margate, FL 954-984-4422 Island Jacks 4449 Okeechobee Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 561-687-2122 Iron Eagle Bar 9441 Hwy 78 W. Okeechobee 863-467-1360 Pembroke Pines Hooters 7990 Pines Blvd 954-962-6330 Sunrise Harley-Davidson 201 Int'l Pkwy Sunrise, FL 954-414-4135 Tiki Bar Cafe 4131 Bonita Beach Road. 239-947-0000 Victory Lane Cafe 4150 Hancock Bridge Pky. N. Ft.Myers 239-849-9065 THURSDAY: Amos Sports Grill & Petersons H-D South 7800 SW 104th Street & US1 Miami, FL 305-274-1228 Daisy Duke's Saloon 10060 Pines Blvd Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 (954) 430-9930
Sunrise Harley-Davidson 2nd + 4th Fri - Bike Night 4th Sun. Ladies Garage Party 201 Int'l Pkwy Sunrise FL 954-414-4135 TJ's Leather Last Sunday of Month 1423 US 27 N. Seabring, FL 863-471-9453 Treasure Coast H-D 3rd Sat. of every month Customer Appreciation Day 4967 S.E. Federal Hwy. 772-287-3871 FL2-G Yellow Jackets Gold WIng Riders 1st Sat of the Month Buddy Freddy's Iron Rhino Saloon 1st and 3rd Friday: 19800 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL 239-393-3974 Harley Davidson Naples & Ft. Myers on Nov. 13th (Friday) One Buck Bike Night & Concert - 3645 Gateway Lane 239-594-5504/this month it is at the Naples Store
Good Times Sports Bar 700 Leeland Heightrs Blvd. W. Leigh Acres, FL 33936 239-369-7000 Kingshead Pub 500 East Dania Beach 954-927-1564 Legends Sports Bar 395 Spanish River Blvd. Boca Raton, 866-367-1788 North Fort Tavern 13101 N. Cleveland Ave. N. Ft. Myers, Fl 33931 239-652-0900 Roland Martins Tiki Bar 920 Del Monte Ave. 863-983-3151 Skully's Tavern 9809 Sunset Drive S. Miami, FL 305-271-7404 Zookie's Sports Pub & Grill 774 Preserve Lane, Naples, FL 239-566-7513 FRIDAY: Outlaws Charlotte County 914 LaVilla Rd Punta Gorda, FL 239-229-4139 Sunrise Harley-Davidson 201 Int'l Pkwy Sunrise FL 33325 954-414-4135 SATURDAY: Boar's Nest Salon 381 Prospect Rd. Oakland Park 954-938-5971 Mickey's Bar 350 SW 12 Ave. Pompano Beach 954-941-1611 SUNDAY: Flossies Bar and Grill 3985 Ravens Wood Road Dania Beach, FL 954-792-6519 J&S Fish Camp Every Sunday 1pm till ??? Food, live music and vendors
Full Throttle 85 SOUTH FLORIDA - Extends across the state to Ft. Pierce and includes: Ft. Myers, Naples, LaBelle, Okeechobee, West Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami & Key West SALES & SERVICE
Everglades M/C Service
OMPANO PAT’S MOTORCYCLES
ISLAND JACK'S
ACTION SPORTS
1100 Commerical Blvd Naples 34104 239649-4362
242 S. Old Dixie Hwy Pompano Bch, FL 954942-9644
5425 W. Atlantic Blvd. Margate, FL 954-984-4422
AFAB
941 Country Club Blvd. Cape Coral, FL 33990 239-458-1113
Oakland Park, FL 33309 351-0277
4449 Okeechobee Blvd. West Palm Bch., FL 561-687-2122
ALL COUNTY CYCLE
PO Box #908 Dania Beach 954-922-8783
3769 Ravenswood Rd. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 954-584-9089
12648 Overseas Hwy. Marathon , FL 305-743-4191
American Cycles & AcsRs
2211 N. Dixie Hwy. West Palm Beach 561651-7010
2600 N.W. 2nd Ave. Boca Raton 561-338-5755
16641 San Carlos Blvd. Ft. Myers. FL 239-267-4132
AMERICAN CYCLE ENGINEERING
614 US 27 S. Lake Placid, FL 863-699-2453
3671 N. Dixie Hwy. Pmpno Bch 33064 954785-4820
3040 Estero Blvd. Ft Myers Beach, FL 239-463-6139
BIG JIM'S CYCLES
2160 Colonial Blvd Fort Myers, 239-275-4647
125 Commerce Ave. Lake Placid, FL 33852 863-699-9222
500 E. Dania Bch. Blvd. Dania Bch, FL 954-9271564
Big R Custom Motorcycles
2955 45th Street West Palm Beach, Fl 33407 561-659-4131
540 W Sunrise Blvd. Ft. Ladrdl 33311 954-52-5446 234 S. Dixie Hwy. Pomp. Bch 33060 954-782-9840 214 N Dixie Hwy. Lakeworth 33460 954-781-8687 1056 Pine Isle Rd. Cape Coral, 33909 239-574-1800 839 NE 43rd Crt. Pomp. Bch 33064 954-943-6225
2621 NE 9th Ave. #6 Cape Coral, FL 33909 239-573-7576 434 NE 3rd. Ave. Cape Corral, FL 239-458-4584
BIKER’S DISCOUNT
4349 W. Sunrise Blvd, Plantation, FL 33313 954-327-7177
BOBBY B'S "BOSS" HRLY'S
4100 N. Powerline Pomp. Bch 33073 954-974-5654
BOCA CYCLE
181 Nw 20th Ave. Boca Raton, FL 561-391-6737
BOURGET'S BIKE WORKS
2608 S. Federal Hwy. Ft. Lauderdale 954-467-9909
BLAIS CYCLE INC
1622 NE 205th Terr. Miami Bch, 33179 305654-8114
Bruce Rossmeyer's FT. Lauderdale H-D
2871 N Federal Hwy. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33303
Cape Motorsports
946 NE Pine Island Rd Cape Coral, FL 33909 239-573-2453
CHOPPER'S SPIRIT, INC.
16355 San Carlos Blvd. Suite C Ft. Myers 239-910-0108
CHROME INNOVATION
4299 SW 75th Ave. Miami, FL 305-262-2289
CHICAGO BOB’S
5202 NW 15th St. Margate 33063 954-972-4478
Freedom Power Sports
FRONTIER PRODUCTS, INC. GATOR CUSTOM CYCLES GHC Motorsports
Harley-Davidson Ft. Myers Harley-Davidson PALM BCH
HEAVEN CYCLE, INC.
CUSTOM CYCLE
7885 Overseas Hwy. Marathon, FL 33050 305-289-1719
CYCLE LAB
1911 SR 7 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33317 954-587-4392
CYCLE WORKS
Horney’s Custom Cycles
6200 Arc Way #2 Ft. Myers, 33912 239-278-0484
PETERSON’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON /BUELL
19400 NW 2nd Ave. Miami , FL 33169 1-800-545-2561 www.petersonsharley.com
PETERSON’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON /BUELL SOUTH
19825 S. Dixie Hwy. Miami , FL 33157 1-877-MIAMIHD
PIRATE CYCLE
MM 29.9 Big Pine Key Big Pine
POWER SPORTS OF DELRAY
507 E. Coast Dr. Ste 1 Lantana 561-586-0082
Dynasty Cycles Inc.
11316 Wiles Rd. Coral Springs, 33076 954796-9692
7990 Pines Blvd. Pembroke Pines 954-962-6330
10491 Corkscrew Commons Dr. Estero, FL 33932 239-221-4653
152 N.E. 6th Ave. Delray Bch, 33483 561-272-2812 570 S. Dixie Hwy. Lantana, 33462 561-586-7777
Treasure Coast Harley-Davidson
M.D. CUSTOM CYCLE
PALM BEACH PLATING, INC.
PREMIER POWDER COATING
TREASURE COAST TOY STORE Two Wheeled Dreams
MICKEY'S BAR
NoRTH FORT TAVERN Nothin' Fancy
PEMBROKE PINES HOOTERS Pier 2 Resorts
2200 US Hwy 441 SE Okeechobee, Fl 34974 863-763-8003
QUEST LOUNGE
Oakland Park, FL 33309
RED HOT & BLUE
bruce l. scheiner Custom Coatings
1100 NE 5th Terrace Ft. Lauderdale 954-467-2468
EVERGLADES REALTY, INC.
498 US Hwy. 27, P.O. Box 412 Moore Haven, FL 33471 863-946-3902
FUN RENTALS
1901 Estero Blvd. Ft. Myers Beach 239-463-8844
HOGSWIPE
6663-C Boca Pines Boca Raton 561-852-9395 www.HOGSWIPE.com
P.O. Box 3026 Delray Beach
Hole In The Wall
Verdow M/C Repair
2513 N. Dixie Hwy. Lake Worth
Knives, Swords & Weapons 561-963-1102
VICTORY LANE MOTORCYCLES
4800 Golden Gate Pkwy. Naples, FL 34116 941-455-7900
BARS & RESTAURANTS AMOS SPORTS GRILL, AKA, FUDDRUCKERS
SLACKERS BAR & GRILL SALTWATER COWBOYS
San Carlos Country Club
J.C. western Supply
1200 Congress Ave. Flea Market Mall West Palm Beach
Jamie's Bail Bonds
9137 S. Tamiami Trail Ft. Myers, FL 33908 239-267-0500
3120 W. Hall Bch. Blvd. Pembroke Park ,FL
1687 Inlet Drive N. Ft. Myers 941-995-7001
East Broward Blvd. Ft Lauderdale, 954-467-8989
shucker’s & company Singers Coffee Bar
1708 Cape Coral Pkwy. Cape Coral , Fl 33914 239-541-0676
JEFFREY M. VOLUCK, P.A.
Leslie Kay's INSURANCE
7800 SW 104th St. & US1 Miami, FL 305-274-1228
6030 Seminole Blvd Seminole 737-375-9792
2419 Quantum Blvd. Boynton Beach, 33426 FL 561-367-1788 • 1-866-367-1788
4223 Davie Rd. Davie, FL 954-584-4644
BOAR'S NEST
1661 Estero Blvd. Ft. Myers Beach 239-463-6262
9 Del Prado Blvd. Cape Coral 239-770-0383
CAGNEY'S BAR & GRILL
1204 Estero Blvd. Ft. Myers Beach 239-463-9256
1400 Alabama Ave. 1 W Plm Bch, 561-659-1477
DRAGON’S BREATH Tavern
312 S. Congress W. Palm Bch 33409 561-471-9530
BEER BARN
381- Prospect Rd. Oakland Park, FL 954-938-5971 5983 S. University Dr. Davie, FL 954-680-9578
SOFTAILS BAR squiggys
surf club
T's LOUNGE
239-495-5749
victory Cafe
4120 Handcock Bridge Pkwy. N. Ft. Myers, FL 33903S 239-995-0304
525 Pine Island Rd Unit U N. Ft. Myers, FL 33908 239-656-2919
8354- W. Oakland Pk. Blvd. Sunrise, FL 954-749-1829
11133 Del Prado S. Cape Coral, 33990 239-458-5517
3758 Cleveland Ave. Ft. Myers, Fl 239093-1300
3224 Fowler St. Ft. Myers 239-731-8424
58835 Overseas Hwy. Grass Key 33001 305-743-8282
PRECISION TRANSMISSION P
9441 HWY 78 West Okeechobee, Fl 863-467-1360
Iron Eagle Bar
Motorcycle Res Q
THE WRECK GALLERY GRILL
3985 Ravenswood Rd. Dania, FL 33312 954-792-6519
HARBORSIDE WATERFRONT RESTAURANT AND TIKI BAR
Marty Franks Pack & Ship
THE WHISTLE STOP PUB & GRILL
MM 82.5 Oceanside, Islamorda, FL 305-664-2623
FLOSSIE'S BAR & GRILL
Lisa Davis Realtor
Motorcycle transport 239-877-6988
151 S. Cypress Rd. Pompano Bch, FL 33060 954-545-3337
3442 Marinatown Lane N. Fort Myers, FL 33903 239-997-7110
2624 NW Boca Raton Blvd. FL Boca Raton, FL 561-394-0205
bowland All Star
3618 Lantana Rd. Lantana, FL 33462 561-947-0115
MAMAJOE’S CYCLES & Stuff
palladen
4180 Jog Rd. Greenacers , FL 33467 561-433-4474
Sun Sports Cycles
2531 Katherine St. Ft. Myers, FL 239-332-1477
4046 NE 6th Ave. Oakland Park, FL 954-651-1110
Nemos Sports Cafe
BODY BUSINESS, Inc
13101 North Cleveland Ave. Fort Myers FL 239-652-0900
MAD Motorcycles
ON THE ROAD AGAIN
KINGSHEAD PUB
Beads by Sundown
221 Martin Ave. Greenacres, FL 561-965-2664
SPOKES AND POWER, INC.
3388 Fowler St Ft. Myers FL 239-415-2453
102670 Overseas Hwy. Key Lrgo 33037 305451-3606
junkanoo on the beach
4020 Evans Ave. Ft. Myers 941-939-2900
4519 SE Commerce Ave. Stuart, FL Toll Free: 888-868-4783
3580 Overseas Hwy. Marathon, FL 33050 305-289-9600
Jimmy’s Pink Cadillac Cafe
350 SW 12 Ave. Pompano, FL 33069 954-941-1611
J&F MOTORWORKS
612 S. Federal Hwy. Stuart, FL 34994 772-286-8158
AMERICAN ROAD COLLECTION 1616 N Florida Mago Rd. Ste 1A W. Palm Beach, FL 56168 561-689-1991
Southwest Cycle
1031 5th Street, Miami Beach Fl 33139 305-532-4235
Hurricane Cycles
4536 S.E. 16th Place Cape Coral,F L 239-540-7912
MISC
ISLAND TIKI BAR
2818 N. Tamiami Trail N. Ft. Myers, 239995-2138
4967 SE Federal Hwy 1& Brook St Stuart, FL 34997 1-800-264-0201
17240 S. Tamiami Trail Ft. Myers, FL 941-432-9611
ISLAND JACK'S
2818 N. Tamiami Trail , FL Ft. Myers, FL 33903 239-995-2138
3441 Colonial Blvd. Ft. Myers 239-277-7777
1900 N. Federal Hwy. Delray Beach, FL 33432
DREAM MACHINES
South Beach motorcycles Rental
9800 S.W. 168th St Miami 33157 305-233-1204
HIGHWAY CYCLE
4212 Fowler St. Ft. Myers, FL 239-936-9500
DELRAY CYCLE
ROCKER BOX CYCLES
17671 San Carlos Blvd. Ft. Myers Bch. FL 239-489-1333
CUSTOM BIKES
1201 East Sunrise Blvd. Ft Lauderdale, FL 33304 954-779-1193
RIVA YAMAHA HONDA
4601 Fowler St Ft. Myers, FL 239-415-3271
Haus of Trikes & Bikes
900 28th St. West Palm Bch, 33407 561-863-5760
CUSTOM BIKES FT. LAUDERDALE
R.E.D. RACING
1020 N.E. Pine Island Rd. Cape Coral 941573-8800
CUNNINGHAM PERFORMANCE
1201 E. Sunrise Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale. 33304 954-779-3669
RAVENSWOOD TIRE
7254 SW 40th St. Miami, FL 305-261-5002
106 Pondella Rd. Ft. Myers, FL 239-656-0073
4006 Progress Ave. Naples, FL 239-434-8699
QUEST LOUNGE
WInners Circle
6901 Okeechobee Blvd. W. Palm Bch 561-684-0005
WETZ pub
wings n’ ribs
Naples Motorcycle Riding School North Fort Myers Florist Inc.
Paula & Daves Signs
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Missy's Misdemeanors by Missy Pregeant
I hope everyone enjoyed their Holiday Season and I wish everyone the BEST New Year Ever – Sorry I missed everyone in December. It was one of those really hectic, stressed out, etc. etc. etc. months. I wanted to let everyone know that I appreciate each of you for taking time out of your lives and giving of your hearts with all the toy runs and charity events that were attended in December. It is wonderful to see what a great and giving community we are all a part of. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for touching the lives of the many people that really needed it this year! And a special thanks to the Rough Riders in Tampa!!! Just some upcoming events that I wanted to touch on for January! The Downtown Ft. Myers Bike Night is back on 1/9/10 at 6pm – expect MORE than before at this event. Also on 1/9/10 is the HD Ft. Myers 2 Day West Coast Ride that includes an overnight in St. Pete. And on 1/23/10 Bike Jamboree 2010 NAPLES - Gator Alley ABATE and Harley Davidson of Naples – enjoy lots of games, food and activities. And for all you "slow race" champions, the gauntlet has been thrown down once again to see who will walk away the all time Slow Race Champion for 2010. For more information call Rick at 239825-2490. I had the pleasure of stopping by O’Brien’s NEW Bike Night in Brandon last Tuesday – I hear that the number of bikes is increasing with each week! I ran into some old friends from my Mustang Sallies Krewe – Lisa S. (it was her birthday), Sherri (from Born To Ride/shhhhhhhhh) and one of our new members. FROM Lightning Rod Motorcycles – look for a new hot slick slammin’ bobber soon- THE Rayo-1 (ONLY 10 will be built and hand numbered)!!! Make sure you stop by and say hi to Stevo and Vicki at the Biker Build Off in Clearwater, FL. For all my South Florida friends – this is a GREAT show – January 30 & 31, 2010 the Florida Motorcycle Expo & Bike Builders Invitational at Harborview in Clearwater, Florida. This venue is by so close to Clearwater Beach – it is the perfect weekend ride trip! Another Tampa Bay area note – LOOK FOR Gator’s on Treasure Island’s NEW BIKE NIGHT coming soon! Make sure you thank my friend Jeff (Parrot) for this one!!!! I wish everyone a safe and Happy 2010!!! RIDE SAFE & Ride a lot!!!! I am looking forward to seeing all of our Northern friends that are getting their bikes out to come down South and enjoy our year round riding weather – WE are so Blessed!
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JANUARY 3 - WEBSTER MONTHLY SWAP MEET, CAR & BIKE SHOW - Located at Webster Westside Flea Market, 516 NW 3rd Street (CR 478 & NW 3rd St.), Webster, FL 33597. Gates open 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM the 1st Sunday of every month rain or shine. General admission $4.00, children under 14 FREE. Show & Corral (for sale by owner) registration $7.50. Club/Organization Participation Award (10 or more vehicles registered). Trophies & Cash Prizes! Vendors welcome: outside 15’ x 30’ spaces $15; covered 10’ x 10’ spaces $10. ATM always on site. Info 800-832-3477, reservations 352-6284656. Contact Jackie Smith. Email: websterswaps@aol. com or www.cyclemeet.com and www.websterautoswap.net. JANUARY 8 - 10 - NEW YEAR RESOLUTION RUN - 1pm Friday gates open at Webster Flea Market, 516 NW 3rd St (corner CR478 & NW 3rd St), Webster FL 33597, ph 352-628-4656. MAP Camping, RV’s welcome - no hookups, coolers welcome, no glass, NO PETS, plenty of thirst quenchers, lots of beads, glow necklaces and T-Shirts to fly off the stage, Hot Showers & Clean Restrooms on site, 50/50’s daily, silent auction, Door Prizes, Bands, Vendors, Food. Wet T-shirt contest, $5 donation at the gate for it all. Saturday Run, $10 to play. Register for the run Friday and and $5 entry fee is included. Have a great time while helping someone in need. Southern Rock closeouts both nights! Vendors must Pre-register, have a great time while helping someone in need, , info: 1-800-403-6010. Web Site: http:// lakepanpartnership.com. JANUARY 24 - PUTNAM SWAP MEET - Putnam Fairgrounds Monthly Swap Meet, Bike & Car Show. 8am3pm at Putnam County Fairgrounds, 117 Yelvington Rd, ph 352-505-8287. Map Link 3rd Sunday of every month rain or shine. 8am Gates open, Admission $4, children under 14 Free. Show & Corral (for sale by owner) registration FREE with paid admission. Club/ Organization participation award (15 or more vehicles registered), Trophies & Cash Prizes! Vendors welcome: outside 15' x 30' spaces $20, inside 10' x 10' spaces $15, when reserved. All spaces $5 extra day of show. ATM always on site, info & reservations Dan Reid e-mail floridaswaps@aol, 352-505-8287. Web Site: www.floridaswapmeet.com. FEBRUARY 6 - Veteran's Speck and Brim Tournament. 7am-3pm at The Slab, 15380 SW 75th Ave, ph 904964-9374. MAP The winner will get 50% & 2nd-5th will receive trophies, $20 per fisherman and for non-fisherman $3 donations. 12-2pm A kids fishing tournament, 3pm Live Music by Lock Stock & Barrel, vendors, 50/50 every 1/2 hour, Door Prizes. Benefits the Hampton Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc, info Jim Mitzel, 352-2159217, jamesmitzel@yahoo.com. Web Site: www.myspace.com/hampton_veterans_memorial.
American Legion Riders Chapter 16 Bike Night (2nd Friday 5-7) 4701 NW 6th St. Gainesville Beef O’ Brady’s Bike Night (1st Monday) 857 SW Main Street Lake City, FL 386-754-6860 Beef O’ Brady’s 3rd Thurs. of Month Back Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL Buffalo Wild Wings (Last Wed. Of the Month) 99 Eglin Parkway Ft. Walton Beach, FL 850-301-WING BT's Lounge Bike Show 3rd Sat. of the Month 5260 Gulf Breeze Pky. Midway, FL 850-934-9544 Calendars Pizzeria & Sports Bar Last Saturday of the Month US 90 & College Macclenny, FL 904-259-5040
MONDAY: Beef O Brady's 6500 SW Archer Rd. Gainesville, FL Hooters Restuarant 504 West Geoffrey Street St.Augustine, FL 904-819-9919 The Steel Pony 5312 Jammes Avenue Jacksonville, FL 904-777-5630 Wings Of Fire 397 E. James Lee Blvd. Crestview, FL TUESDAY: Dick's Wings 474313 St. Rd. 200 904-491-3469 HJ’s Miss B Haven 12905 N. Main Street Jacksonville, FL 904-757-3595 Hooters Restaurant 180 Cracker Barrell Dr. Crestview, FL 32563 850-423-1333
Ellie Ray's River Landing 3rd Wednesday of Month 3349 NW 110 Street Branford, Fl 32008 386-935-1099 Love 2 Ride Bikers Consignment Store 3rd SUNDAY each month Bike/Hot Rod Cruise In 3275-3 US Hwy 17 No. Green Cove Springs, Fl, (904) 284-4321 Panama Joe's Bike Night (Last Wed.) 5109 NW 39th Ave. Gainesville, 352-377-7665 Putnam County Swap Meet (3rd Sunday) 117 Yelvington Rd. East Palatka, Fl 32131 floridaswapmeet.com 386-868-3727 352-505-8287 Spindrifter Lounge Bike Night (3rd Saturday) US 441 & I-75 Alachua, FL 386-462-9081
Hooters Restaurant 1137 Beacon Point Drive Jacksonville, FL 904-723-5224 Rivers Edge Sports Bar 915 S. 14th St. Fernandia Beach, FL 904-491-3849 WEDNESDAY: Buffalo’s Cafe 6055 Youngeman Circle Orange Park 904-778-1101 Buffalo Wild Wings 99 Eglin Parkway Ft. Walton Beach, FL 850-301-WING Moe's Southwest Grill 2941 W. Hwy 90 Lake City FL 386-754-9373 Roadhouse Grill 741 West 23rd Street Panama City, FL 850-522-1446
THURSDAY: Arnold’s 3912 US Highway 1 North St.Augustine 904-824-8738 Hooters Restuarant 15015 Emerald Coast Destin, FL 850-654-1007 Timbuktu 1740 N. Highway 301 Starke, FL 904-966-2229 FRIDAY: Hooters Restaurant 12709 Front Beach Road Panama City, FL 850-230-9464 SATURDAY: Bay Breeze Lounge 1889 Garcon Point Rd. Milton, 850-623-5859 Cross Creek Steakhouse 12123 Lem Turner Rd, Jacksonville, Fl 32218 (904)765-7420
Full Throttle 91 NORTH FLORIDA Extends from Cedar Key across the state to Palm Coast and includes: Pensacola, Tallahassee, Lake City, Gainesville, St. Augustine and Jacksonville 904-992-1340 352-347-5130 904-819-9919 904-966-2229 SALES & SERVICE JERRY’S CYCLES Alachua Sports Pub WALTON CAFE hooter's OF TALLAHASSEE Adamec HARLEY-DAVIDSON/BUELL At Regency, 10399 Atlantic Blvd. 904-641-3735 Adamec HARLEY-DAVIDSON/BUELL Of Orange Park 1520 Wells Road Orange Park, FL 904-215-1931 Adamec HARLEY-DAVIDSON/BUELL Of JACKSONVILLE 8909 Baymeadows Rd. 904-493-1931 Alachua County Choppers 12801 NW Hwy 441 Alachua 386-418-0111 AMERICAN CYCLE SERVICE 2815-B Bolton Rd. Orange Park, FL 904-272-4121 AMERICAN PERFORMANCE CYCLES OF nORTH fLORIDA Baya Ave. SE James Ave. Lake City, FL 32025 386-752-2371 Atlantic Motosports 1400 Mayport Rd, Atlantic Beach BDB CUSTOM MOTORCYCLES 93 John Sims Pkwy, Niceville, FL 850-897-1769 Big Bike 3842 Sunbeam Rd. 32257 262-2453 Blazin Steel Choppers 4549-14 St. Augustine Rd . 32207 904-260-0963 CAPITAL CITY hARLEY-DAVIDSON 1745 Capital Circle NW Tallahassee, FL 850-205-4294 Chopper city 120 College Dr. #A, Orange Park, 888-721-1969 Columbia Co. Cycle 961 SW Sisters Welcome Rd. Lake City, FL 32025 386-758-9811 COASTAL POWERSPORTS 12 Eglin Pkwy. Fort Walton Beach, FL 850-226-7960 Cycle Accessories WEST 6336 Blanding Blvd. 32244 904-778-0941 cycle & SKI CONCEPTS 4230 CR 218 Middleburg, FL 32068 904-291-6388 CYCLE WORLD 8500 N. Pensacola Blvd. Pensacola, FL 850-478-1775 D & C Motorcycle 1033 Blanding Blvd. #303 Orange Park, 904-272-0747 Dick’s Wing 789 Blanding Blvd. Orange Park 904-272-6010 DISTINCTIVE CYCLES 18291 Hwy. 331 S. Freeport, FL 850-835-5400 DOC’s SOUTHERN CYCLES 3975- Hwt. 90 Pace, FL 32571 850-994-8727 EAGLE CUSTOMS 96 Old Milligan Road Crestview, FL 32536 850-682-7987 Evil Twin Choppers 5860 Old Timuquana Rd. 32210 904-908-0086 First City Honda 210 State Rd 16 St. Augustine, FL 904-829-6416 furst automotive & cycle 109 W. Duval St. Live Oak, FL 32064 386-364-8310 GAINESVILLE H-D 4125 NW 97th Blvd. Gainesville 352-331-6363 Hawg Rider 861 Hwy.90 West Glen St. Mary 904-259-8600 HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF PENSACOLA 6385 Pensacola Blvd. Pensacola, FL 32505 850-494-1224 HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF ST. aUGUSTINE 2575 SR 16, St. Augustine, FL 32862 904-829-8782 HERITAGE CYCLE HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF FT. WALTON BEACH 788 N. Beal Pkwy. Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32547 850-862-4706 HERNDON BROTHERS 266 Hwy. 90 W. Baldwin, FL 32234 904-266-3341 THE HILLBILLY CHOP SHOP 3496 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 850-932-1717 Honda of Jacksonville 8209 Atlantic Blvd. 32211 721-2453 HONDA-YAMAHA OF fT. wALTON bEACH 726 No. Beal Pkwy. Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32547 850-862-4622 JACKSONVILLE POWERSPORTS 10290 Atlantic 32225 641-5320 JAX CUSTOM CYCLES 14603 Beach Blvd. (Palm Cove Marina)
114 Racetrack Rd., Ft. Walton Beach 32547 850-862-8383 Keystone Kruisers P.O. Box 1532 Keystone Hgts. FL 32656 352-745-1345 Knuckle Draggers 14908 US Hwy. 301 South 32091 904-964-9634 lake side choppers 1876 State Rd. 20 Hawthorne, FL 352-481-0050 Lee’s Cycle Center Middleburg, FL 32068 291-1577 MIKE'S MOTORCYCLE REPAIR 37635 SR 19 Umatilla 32784 352-589-0347 MOTORCITY CYCLES 501 S. 8th St. Fernandina Bch. FL 32034 904-261-9085 No LIMIT CycleS 5105 Phillips Hwy. Jacksonville, FL 904-737-5151 NORTHSIDE CYCLES 20 Oceanway Ave., Jax, FL 32218 904-751-1520 Open Road Leathers 10271 Beach Blvd Jacksonville 32246 904-646-1101 ORANGE CUSTOM CYCLES Hawthorne, FL 32640 352-468-3979 polaris of gainEsville 9420 N.W. 13th St. Gainesville 32653 352-373-5983 Purcell’s Motorcycle 6407 Blanding Blvd. 32244 778-4246 RC’S CUSTOM TRANSPORT Eustis 352-357-3102 REDLINE MOTORCYCLES 179 W. Airport Blvd. Pensacola, FL 850-478-3090 REGENCY H-D 10399 Atlantic Blvd. 32225 641-3735 River City Cycles 2264 Atlantic Blvd. 32207 346-4277 Ron Turner Cycles 1031 Beach Blvd. 32250 641-0066 RPM MOTORCYCLES 518 SE 2nd St. Gainesville 32601 352-377-6974 SEVEN BRIDGES CYCLES, INC. 8841 Atlantic Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32211 904-721-6650 Speed Specialities 1404 East Port Rd. 32218 751-4082 STAN’S MOTO GUZZI / BMW 3009 NE 20TH Way Gainesville 32609 352-378-2811 stock mild to wild 2012 Blanding Blvd. 32210 389-1177 stoKES VICTORY-POLARUS CYCLES 4101 Mobile Hwy. Pensacola, FL 32506 877-457-8201 SUNRISE WHOLESALE 6763-N. Palafox St. Pensacola, FL32503 850-857-1550 Suzuki/SEADOO Orange CO. 1510 Wells Rd. Orange Park, FL 32073 269-2121 THE CYCLE SHOP 4003 W. Pensacola St. Tallahassee, FL 850-576-6329 THE PHOENIX MTRCL SHOP 4101 N.W. 6th St. Gainesville 32609 352-795-4832 traditional cycles 13301-B Rachel Blvd. Alachua 32615 386-462-2538 V-Twin Cycle and Leathery 6802 W.E. Hwy 301 Orange Heights 352-339-3275 V-TWIN STATION 350 Eldridge Ave. #10 Orange Park, FL 32073 904-269-9633 WOMEN RIDE TOO! 1939 Park Meadows Dr. #1 Fort Myers, FL 239-694-RIDE (7433)
BIKER FRIENDLY BARS & RESTAURANTS AMVETS POST 178 4776 US Hwy. 90 W. DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 850-892-4594 AMERICAN LEGION POST #75 898 E. James Lee Blvd. Crestview, FL32536 850-689-3195 ANCHOR INN 10135 SE Sunset Harbor Rd. Summerfield, FL 34491 352-288-8665 ANNIE'S FULL MOON SALOON 13214 SE Hwy 301 Belleview
14003 NW 150th Ave. Alachua 386-462-5322 Arnold's 3912 US1 North, St. Augustine, FL 904-824-8738 BAY BREEZE LOUNGE 1889 Garcon Point Rd. Milton FL 850-623-5859 BAYOU PUB 582 W. John C. Sims Pkwy. Niceville, FL 32578 850-729-2116 BEEF O’ BRADY’S 857 SW Main Blvd. #110, Lake City 386-754-6860 BEEF O’ BRADY’S 1310 US Hwy 331 So., De Funiack Springs, FL 850-951-9877 BEEF O’ BRADY’S 2509 So. Ferdon Blvd. Crestview, FL 32536 850-682-9588 BLUE HIGHWAY A PIZZERIA 204 NE Hwy. 441 Micanopy 32667 352-466-0062 Boot leg BAr B que 15801 LC Hilton Drive STE 105, Panama City Beach, FL 850-865-3279 box seats westside 4329 Blanding Blvd., Jax FL 904-908-7328 Brass Anchor Pub & GRILL 2292 Mayport Rd #35 Jax, FL 32233 904-247-5329 BROKEN SPOKE 1529 N. University Blvd. 32211 744-1898 BROOKLYN BOYS 4196 West US Hwy 90 Lake City, Fl 386-758-3171 BT’s LOUNGE 5260 Gulf Breeze Parkway Midway FL 850-934-9544 Buffalo’s Cafe 6055 Youngerman Cir. 32244 778-1101 BUFFALO WILD WINGS 99 Eglin Pkwy. (Uptown Station 3A) Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548 850-301-9464 CECIL’s PUB 5863 Arlington Rd. 32211 744-5132 CHEYENNE SALOON 337 Hwy 17 S. East Palatka 386-328-9216 Chuck wagon Tavern 3737 Old Kings Rd. North 32254 356-0032 COCODRIE’S 8649 Gulf Blvd. Navarre Beach, FL 32566 850-939-8777 COOTER JACKS 601 Plum St (Hwy 41 N) Jennings, FL 32053 CRACKERS LOUNGE & PACKAGE 1282 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, FL 32065 904-879-9464 CRoss Creek SteakHouse 12123 Lem Turner Rd, Jacksonville, Fl 32218 (904)765-7420 DAVE JONES LOCKER 6820 N. Palafox, Pensacola, FL 850-474-0566 emeralds lounge 2441 NW 43rd St. Suite 26B Gainesville, FL 32606 352-373-1141 EUPHORIA TAVERN 13312 Front Beach Rd. Panama City Bch. FL 850-233-9505 FAMOUS DAVE’S 1926 Capital Circle NE, Tallahassee, FL 850-222-RIBS floyd’s diner 615 N.W. Santa Fe Blvd. High Spring 32643 386-454-5775 Free Bird Cafe 200 N. 1st St. 32250 246-2473 FROG’S PUB W. US Hwy. 90 Lake City, FL 386-752-9915 HANGAR 7 E. US Hwy. 90 Lake City, FL 32025 386-755-9922 HELEN BACK 114 Amberjack Dr. Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548 850-796-1451 HI LEVEL BAR & LIQUORS 3821 Reid St. Palatka, 386-328-7131 HJ’S MIS B HAVEN 12905 Main St. Jax, FL 32218 904-757-3595 HOG’S BREATH SALOON 541 E. Hwy. 98 Destin, FL 32541 HOOTERS OF CRESTVIEW 3698 S. Ferdon Blvd. Crestview, FL 32536 850-423-1333 HOOTERS OF DESTIN 15015 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL 850-654-1007 hooter's St augustine 504 West Geoffery St.St. Augustine, FL
2000 N. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 850-385-2004 HWY. 17 TAVERN 850532 US Hwy 17 SS., Yulee FL 32097 904-225-9211 jack's bar-b-que 691 A1A Beach Blvd.St. Augustine, FL 904-460-8100 JOHN t’S Hwy. 90 East, DeFuniak Springs, FL 850-892-0768 Kats-Hide-Away Bar 11137 Normandy Blvd. 786-9479 Kickers Lounge 5406 CR. 218 Middleburg LONG BRANCH 946 S. Marion St. Lake City, FL 32024 386-758-2226 Mango’s Beach Bar 602 N. First St. 32250 904-353-6891 MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL 2941 W. Hwy. 90, Lake City, FL 32055 MUNEGIN'S PAGE 4005 NW 13th St. Gainesville, 352-335-0300 OASIS LOUNGE 15917 State Hwy. 20 Villa Taso, FL 850-897-3264 OH SUZANNAH’S 686-Hwy. 90 West, D e Funiak Springs, FL 850-8922-4933 PaNAMA JOE'S 5109 NW 39th Ave. Gainesville 352-377-7665 Paradise Alley 831 N. 1st St. Jacksonville Beach 246-2837 Pastime Bar 301 Lenox Ave. Jax 32205 904-781-9862 Red Lion Tavern & Cafe 2104 Talleyrand Ave. 32206 904-353-6891 RED DOG SALOON 12542 S. Hwy. 301 Starke, FL 32091 904-964-7798 RENI’S REDNECK YACHT CLUB 850019 US Hwy. 17 N. Yulee, FL 32097 904-225-0272 RENI’S ROOSTER 12661 Phillips Hwy. Bayard, FL 32256 904-880-1111 RIVER’S EDGE SPORTS BAR 915 S. 14th St. Fernandina Bch. FL 904-491-3849 RUMORS TAVERN 4444 SW 20th Ave. Gainesville FL 352-335-5972 SAM’S PLACE Hwy. 79 No., Bonifay, FL 850-547-3338 Santa fe Bar US 441 in High Springs 386-454-9461 SHELIA'S BAR 4071 NW 110th Dr. Jasper, FL 32052 SMITH LAKE BAR & PACKAGE 5030 CR 214, Keystone Hgts. FL 32656 352-473-4534 SONY & JO'S PUB 115 S. Central Ave. Jasper, FL 32052 spindrifter 16130 NW US Hwy. 441 Alachua, FL 32615 386-462-9081 sPORTS PAGE WINGS & GRILLE 450061 SR 200 (A1A) Callahan, FL 32011 904-879-9464 steel pony 5312 Jammes Road, Jax 32210 904-777-5630 SUGAR TREE CAFE 127 East Call St. Starke, FL 904-964-3003 THE HONKY TONK 2254- Hwy. 83 N., De Funiak Springs, FL 850-892-4660 the howling wolf 1701 State Rd 100 Melrose, FL 32666 352-473-0773 The Junction 120 NE Sixth Ave. Williston 32696 352-528-0518 THE OUTPOST 4576 County Hwy. 3280, Freeport, FL 850-835-2779 THE PALACE SALOON 117 Centre St. Frenandina Bch. 32034 The rehab saloon 3297 Hwy 17 N Green Cove Springs, FL 904-531-9319 The Runaway 16212 E. Hwy. 98 Panama City, FL 850-874-0059 THUNDERBIRD 2175 N. Hwy 470 Lake Penasoffkee 352-793-5793 Timbuktu Lounge 17420 N. Hwy 30 Starke
854 Baldwin Ave. DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 850-892-7360 West End Liquor 5350 NW 50th Ave. Chiefland FL 32626 352-472-4229 Whitey’s Fish Camp 2032 CR. 220 Orange Park 32003 904-269-4198 white elephant 7900 St. Rd. 100 Keystone Hgts. 352-473-2194 WINGS OF FIRE 397- E. James Lee Blvd. Crestview, FL 32539 850-689-3473 world famous round bar 414 NE 39th Ave. Gainesville 32609 352-376-6644
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ABICCA CONTRACTING, INC. 5668 State Hwy 20 E. Freeport, FL 32439 850-685-3868 AMERICAN LEGION POST 75 898 James Lee Blvd., Crestview, FL 850-689-3195 big city tattoo 1975 Wells Rd- 6854 Arlington Expwy. 904-276-9619 BUDDY’S BAIT & TACKLE 1771 Hwy. 83 N. DeFuniak Springs, 850-951-2433 Clippers Baber Shop 44972 Hwy. 301 Callahan, FL 904-876-0169 Dream Catcher Tattoo 1807 N. Main St. 32206 904-924-0730 ENCARDES CUSTOM HOMES 48 White Rd. DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 850-951-2433 ENCARDES TRUCKING & SERVICES, INC. 74 Popcorn Ave. DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 850-892-6989 Fast Boys Wings 12220 Atlantic Blvd . 32225 904-221-9464 FIRST NATIONAL BANK & TRUST 298 Hwy. 90 E. DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 850-951-9900 HAIRBENDERS Westgate Plaza, SR 16 #114 St. Augustine, FL 32084 KINGS HWY. TOWING & RECOVERY 102 Auburn Road Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32547 850-863-1263 Law Office / Dale Workman 309 NE 1st Ave. Gainesville, FL 32601 352-333-7676 Live Wire Tattoo 815-1 Beach Blvd. 32250 246-3919 love 2 ride 32753 Hwy 17 N Green Cove Springs, FL 904-284-4321 METAL & VINYL PRODUCTS 14 Duval St. Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32547 850-864-3322 Nations Financial inc 10769 Beach Blvd #12, Jacksonville 904-482-1029 Open Road Leathers 10271 Beach Blvd. 32246 646-1101 OVER THE EDGE TATTOO & GRAPHICS 1504 US Hwy. 90 West, De Funiack Springs, FL 850-892-6677 Peter Laczko Insurance 1500 Corporate Center Way Wellington, FL 33414 561-333-5050 RENEGADE CLASSICS 4100 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. Gulf Breeze, FL 850-932-9216 SMITTY’S 4017 Bronko Rd. Middleburg, FL 282-5288 sound depot & perf. 405 NW 13th St. Gainesville, FL 32601 352-374-7700 The leather lady 11565-226 N. Main St. 32218 757-4151 THE TWISTED SISTER 108 NE Choloka Blvd. Micanopy 352-466-4040 TJ’s Painting 734 Luna St. Jacksonville, FL 32205 904-382-6871 UNIVERSITY PAWN & JEWELRY 320 SW 16 Ave. Gainesville 32601 VANGUARD BANK 2150 S. Ferdon Blvd. Crestview, FL 32539 850-682-2287 WRIGHT-CLENE CARPET CLEANING 212 Emma Lane DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 850-892-1304
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JANUARY 3 - WEBSTER MONTHLY SWAP MEET, CAR & BIKE SHOW - Located at Webster Westside Flea Market, 516 NW 3rd Street (CR 478 & NW 3rd St.), Webster, FL 33597. Gates open 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM the 1st Sunday of every month rain or shine. General admission $4.00, children under 14 FREE. Show & Corral (for sale by owner) registration $7.50. Club/Organization Participation Award (10 or more vehicles registered). Trophies & Cash Prizes! Vendors welcome: outside 15’ x 30’ spaces $15; covered 10’ x 10’ spaces $10. ATM always on site. Info 800-832-3477, reservations 352-628-4656. Contact Jackie Smith. Email: websterswaps@ aol.com or www.cyclemeet.com and www. websterautoswap.net. JANUARY 17 - 7th Annual Pink Ribbons for Life Event. 11am Kickstands up from four locations: Stormy Hill Harley Davidson (Clermont) directions, East Orlando Harley-Davidson (Orlando) directions. Seminole Harley-Davidson (Sanford) directions , Orlando H-D South - (Kissimmee) directions, or meet at Cowboys. Ends at Cowboys, 1108 S. Orange Blossom Trail, ph 407-422-7115. Map Link Annual event for breast cancer victims in Central Florida. $25 Registration fee online -includes entry, food, music, event shirt & event pin. $20 at the door includes food ticket & raffle ticket. Vendors welcome - register by Jan 10th, live music, silent auction, two 50/50 drawings, live music featuring Showdown and T-Daddy & the Classics, info Jessi, 407-719-0745, chromeangels@ cfl.rr.com. Web Site: www.chromeangelscentralflorida.com. FEBRUARY 26 - MARCH 7 - DAYTONA BIKE WEEK - The rally is headquartered at Riverfront Park, across from Daytona Harley-Davidson. Opens at 9:00 am. Rally events are spread in and around the Daytona area. Events include bike shows, bike games, contests, vendors, music and more. For more information go to http://www.daytonachamber.com/bwhome. html.
Cruisin' Destination Daytona 3rd Sat. of Each Month I-95 and US Highway 1 Daytona, FL 386-671-7103 Destination Daytona Block Party! Bike Night 1st Satuday I-95 and US Highway 1 386-671-7103 Orlando Harley Harley's and Hot Rods 2nd Friday 3770 37th St. 407-423-0346 Pompano Harley-Davidson 2900 Center Court Cir. Pompano Beach, FL 954-545-3200 Putnam County Swap Meet (3rd Sunday) 117 Yelvington Rd. East Palatka, Fl 32131 floridaswapmeet.com 386-868-3727 352-505-8287
WEDNESDAY: Dale’s Ales 2400 N. Volusia Ave. Orange City, FL 386-775-2377 FRIDAY: Trader Jacks 4425 N. Hwy 17 Deland, FL 32720 386-985-3456
Sunrise Harley-Davidson 2nd and 4th Friday Bike Nights 201 Int'l Parkway Sunrise, FL 33325 954-414-4135 Sunrise Harley-Davidson Ladies Garage Party 201 Int'l Parkway Sunrise, FL 33325 954-414-4135 Trader Jacks 1st Tues. - Family Night 4425 N. Hwy 17 Deland, FL 32720 386-985-3456 Trader Jacks 1st Wed - Truck Night 4425 N. Hwy 17 Deland, FL 32720 386-985-3456
SATURDAY: Pirates Pub 25031 CR 42 Paisly, FL 352-669-3872
Full Throttle 95 EAST COAST AREA - Includes: Flagler Beach, Daytona, Daytona Beach, Melbourne, Orlando, Sanford & Vero Beach SALES & SERVICE alley cat cycle supply
140 Riverside Dr. Holly Hill 257-5999
Americal steel horse cycles
534 E. Intl Speedway Blvd. Deland, FL 32724 386-738-5959 0r 866-364-3904
american v-twin
5135 International Dr. Ste. 11 Orlando 1-407-903-0058 • 1-888-AM-V-TWIN
BIKERS BAY
1429 S. Woodland Blvd. DeLand, FL 32720 386-873-4910
bikes only body shop
3609 Old Winter Garden Rd. Ste. A1, Orlando 298-1556
black-gold daytona cycle
HARLEY-DAVIDSON of seminole
620 Hickman Circle Sanford 407-831-7888
Hedonist custom cycle
617 Canal Street, New Smyrna Beach FL 32168 386-427-0556
jZ rIDER
605 Hickman Cur. Sanford , FL 407-322-6722
Kissimmee motorsports
2485 Hwy 17-92 Sanford 321-0422
6440 N. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL
beer: 30 grille & pub
5812 S. Ridgewood Port Orange 761-5147
MASTERLINK CYCLE
millers custom parts moine cycle warehse.
1301 Atlanta Ave. Orlando, FL
new smyrna harley-davidson ORANGE CUSTOM CYCLES orlando h-d & buell
3709 N. Hwy. 17 DeLand, FL 32720 386-985-4850
9334 E. Colonial Drive Orlando 273-3579
806 N. Beach Street Daytona Beach 257-1300
1365 Bennett Drive Suite 101 Longwood 407-834-5007
1533 Ridgewood Ave. Holly Hill 615-1449
cycle & ski concepts
4230 CR 218, Unit 4 Middleburg, FL 904-291-6388
orlando yamaha
PETE G’S CHOPPER DESIGN SERVICES PITBULL MOTORCYCLE CO.
4340 N. Orange Blossom Trail Orlando. FL 32804 1-407-290-9212
PRO STREET CUSTOM CHOPPERS, INC.
cycle sports center
7850 N. Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, FL 32810 1-407-291-3331 QUICK DRAW 728B Ballough Rd. Daytona Beach 386-253-0900
CYCLE WORLD OF DAYTONA
2105 French Ave. Hwy. 1792 Sanford 330-2056
daytona fun machines
1903 S. Ridgewood Ave S. Daytona 767-8133
cycle riders
3450 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando 841-8641 4001 John Young Parkway, Orlando 32804 299-9191 2385 S. Ridgewood Ave. S. Daytona 386-761-2411 450 Ridgewood Ave. Holly Hill 238-0888
Scooters
scooters cycle
1113 N US 1 Ormond Beach 386-676-3832
dale's ales of orange city
Space Coast Harley-Davidson
745 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill 255-5596
dirty harry’s
701-705 Main St. 252-9877
dj’s deck
79 E. Dunlawton Ave. Port Orange 760-2277
Earl’s Hidaway
white eagle lounge
5533 US 1 Old Dixie Hwy. Krona 437-2341
WINGS-PIZZA-N-THINGS SPORTS & gRILL
2563 N. Atlantic Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32118 386-898-0626
MISC
Pineda Inn porky’s Scores
6590 Old Winter Garden Rd. Orlando, FL
Sebastian Beach Inn
7035 S. Highway A-1-A Melbourn Beach 32951
smiley’s tap
A.M. METAL FINISHING, INC.
7594 Chancellor Drive, Orlando, FL 32809 407-843-0182 Fax: 407-849-1724
advance paging
233 East State Rd. 434 Longwood 831-6339
affordable screen
811 Willma St. Longwood
332-8106
All Steel Buildings
2593 Clank St. Suite 105 Apopka 295-2728
barney’s leather
438-N. Beach St. Daytona Beach 252-7770
buckle & hide
514 Main Street Orlando 253-9375
candance reed hair design
1425 S. R. 434 Ste.113 Longwood 767-0313
c & d Leather Orlando
Flea World #7, #9 Hwy 17-92
CENTURY 21
460 SR 436 Suite 104 Castleberry 407-331-7600
chopper design serv.
1365 Benette Dr. #101Longwood 834-5007
Cross Roads Leather
7565 Starky Seminole 33777
THE helmet shop
546 Ballough Rd. Daytona Bch., FL 32114
hot leathers factory
801 Main Street; Daytona Beach 238-1048
280 North SR 415 Osteen 321-2399
frank's place
SWAMP house GRILL
903-3681
146 N. Clark Rd. Ocee, FL 34761
froggers grill & bar
4459 N. Pinehills Road. Pine Hills 293-3199
froggys’ saloon
800 Main Street 259-0330
Gator’s Riverside Grille
4255 Peninsula Point Sanford 688-9700
george’s
gillys’ pub 44
grizzly bar & grill
400 Savage C., Longwood 339-1263
Handle Bar and Grill
3925 Clarcona-Ocoee Rd., Orlando, FL
hardcore custom cycles
110 Fairview Ave. Daytona Beach 386-253-1703
407) 253-2227
whiskey river north
3730 S.R. 46 Sanford 328-9096
21918 Hwy. 40 Astor Park, FL 32102 1-352-759-3991
2800 Melonville Sanford 321-5015
25629 Edgewater Dr, Orlando
wolfy’s
520 N. Palmetto Sanford 322-2150
foxhead lounge
exotic custom CHOPPERS
STROKERZ
PALM TREE HARBOR
704 S Lakeshore Bld. Howy In The Hills
1405 Indian River Drive Sebastian 32958 fireside 1161 N US 1 Ormond Beach bar 677-9609 1481 N US 1 Ormond Beach 676-2552 STEEL AROUND FOREST TAVERN
600 N Hwy 17-02 Longwood, 339-4949
3834 Commerce Loop, Orlando 32808 407-293-2228
6060 S. U.S. 1 Grant 32951
Hwy 309 Georgetown 467-3956
1440 Executive Circle N.E. Palm Bay 32905
street wi ze
Ozzie Crab House
diamond backs
1889 S. R. 44 New Smyrna Beach 428-6523
Deland Motorsports
orlando brewing
U.S. 1 Rockledge 32940
Space Coast bourget
3345 North Courtenay Pkwy. Merritt Island FL 321-454-4020
428-4858
2400 N Volusia Ave. Orange City, FL 32763 386-775-2377
5507 Edgewater Drive, Orlando 291-6562
3380 No. US1 Bunnell, FL 386-206-4832
2610 S. Woodlawn Blvd. Deland FL, 32720 386-740-2453
cathouse saloon
sinister cyclesports
daytona harley-davidson
290 N. Beach St. Daytona Beach 253-2453
MIKE'S CORNER
Captain Hairam’s
3770 37th St. Orlando 423-0346
crank & Chrome
cactus bob’s
150 U.S. 1 Sebastian 32958
MOTOR SPORTS OF ORLANDO
386-774-7713
custom works
310 Main Street 386-258-9506
3191 Highway A-1-a Indialantic 32903 MAIN STREET STATION 316 Main Street Daytona Beach FL 386-253-0024
8155 S. Hwy 17-92 Fern Park 831-8888
7230 NE Hwy 301 Orange Heights. 352-468-3979
custom iron
boot hill saloon
Lou’s Blues
3705 State Rd 44
cruise amer. motorcyce CURLY JIMS
1602 W. Airport Blvd. Sanford 323-1499
willy’s place
330 Madison Ave., Daytona Beach 248-8409
last resort bar
1566 S. French Ave. Sanford 330-1275
1899 S. R. 44 New Smyrna Beach 409-3034
2915 Orange Blossom Trail Kissimmee 931-1409
Archie’s
1040 Nursery Road. Winter Springs 695-6002
Clermont H-d
2480 S. Hwy 27 Clermont 352-243-7111
BIKER FRIENDLY BARS & RESTAURANTS
jerry’s italian restAURANT & pizza
mad creations custom cycles
1863 S. Ridgewood Ave. S. Daytona 761-0858
390 N. Beach St. Daytona Beach 258-3777
1068 N. US 1 Ormond Beach 677-1550
tri-city cycles
horse saloon
Junkyard saloon
Mobile Motorcycle Repair
carl’s speed shop
308 S. 2nd St. F lagler 439-3967
Ichabob’s
bar out back
7551 S Hwy 17-92 Fern Park
6073-1 Roosevelt Blvd. Jacksonville FL 32244 904-779-1133
BUY & RIDE MOTOR VEHICLES, INC.
2320 N. Highway A-1-A Indialantic 32903 iron
the trike shop
401 South Ocean Drive Ft. Pierce 34949
101 W. Cypress St. Kissimmee 870-5571
118 E. Fairview Ave. Daytona Beach 257-2269
Autos, Trucks & Motorcycles 6831 N. Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, FL 32810 1-407-294-6864
410 N. Beach Street Daytona Beach 257-0609
Lorenzo SELECT MOTOR INC.
legends cycles
348 Mason Ave, Holly Hill 253-1738
Boar's Nest Cycle Shop
hooter’s of merritt island
125 N. Sykes Creek Blvd. Merritt 32953
300 St. Laurant St. Longwood 767-5534 JOLLY GATOR FISH CAMP 4650 Highway 46, Geneva 407-349-5554
2881 N. Jouh Young Pkwy Kissimmee , FL
541 Ballough Rd. Daytona Beach 258-8020
bmw motorcycle of daytona
Treasure Coast Harley-Davidson
4967 S.E. Federal Highway Stuart 34997
hog heaven
holly & dolly
512E Semoran Blvd. Casselberry
hooter’s Of melbourne
877 S. Babcock Melbourne 32901
488 W. Highbanks Rd. DeBary, FL 32713 386-668-8891
ted’s diner
855 S. Nova Rd. Ormond Beach 673-1898 THE HIDEAWAY BAR 516 Virginia Dr. Orlando, FL 407-898-5892
the oyster pub
555 Seabreeze Blvd. Daytona Beach 255-6348
the shark house
2929 N. Ocean Shore Blvd. Flagler 439-1000
trader jack's roadside
4425 N. US Hwy. 17 DeLand, FL 32725 386-985-3456
tucan willies
829-Eyrie Dr. Oviedo 366-6225
willie's "legendary" shark bar
i zod bike trailer rental magic bailbonds
1610 Tropic Mark Dr. Sanford 322-0000
main street leather
822 Main Street Daytona Beach 238-5564
PALATKA ARMY NAVY SURPLUS INC.
901 N. Hwy. 19 Palatka 386-328-8127
RJ’S LEATHER WORKS
1876 State Road 20 Hawthorne 352-481-3367
tobacco exotic
749 Intl. Speedway. Blvd. Daytona Beach 255-3782
whog
126 W. Intl Speedway Blvd. Daytona Beach 239-9506
willies tropical tattoo inc.
825 S. Yonge St. US-I Ormond Beach 672-1888
winter park pawn
2238 W. Fairbanks Ave. Winter Park 644-8747
1204 E. New York Ave. DeLand, FL 32724 386-734-0044
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Can you believe it? Here we are, 2010! Man, I just got used to writing 2009 on everything. I hope you all had a great year. I know if you made it through last year, things are going to be looking up this year. I got a feeling the good Lords got plans for me this year, and I hope my health will keep up and let me build up the Daytona side of Full Throttle Magazine. But to do this I need your help. You can do this by letting Full Throttle know what’s going on. I say it all the time, if I don’t know something’s going on, I can’t cover it, so let me know. You can call or e-mail 386-299-9364 or peewee@floridafullthrottle.com I want to here from you. Till Next Time RIDE SOBER AND SAFE
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