Thunder Roads NorCal - May 2016

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Stan & Terry Hill

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Model: Jen Slade / Photo by Stan Hill See article on Pages 24-25 Layout and Design Meredith Hancock/Hancock Graphics Magazine Contributors Billie Wilson/Billie The Kid Photography Rich “Foot” & Jennifer “Sunshine” Elkins Forrest Coss / bikervisionphotos@yahoo.com Randy Wenslawski Rae Lynn Flippo Barry Mendenhall Dan & Nad Rogers My Two Cents Al Cagle / al@rackandpull.com Tech Tips Two Gunners Custom Iron/craig@twogunnerscustomiron.com Thunder Road Biker Church Pastor Johnny/Johnny@thunderroadchurch.com 916-521-5706 Ride Destination Chuck & Cindy Loseth NorCal Sales Representatives/Magazine Contributors Russell “Raz” Holder (916) 425-2377 russellholder@earthlink.net Charles Gliebe (209) 598-2023 charlesgliebe@comcast.net Dan Griffin (209) 403-8170 acdmf1@yahoo.com National Founders Toni McCoy Shearon & Brian Shearon 1528 Matlock Drive, Chapmansboro, TN 37035 Office: (615) 792-0040 Fax: (615) 792-7580 thunderroadsfounders@yahoo.com www.thunderroadsmagazine.com (for information regarding Thunder Roads Northern California, please use contact information at top of column ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. NO PART OF ITS CONTENT MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION. PUBLISHER ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY AND IS NOT TO BE HELD LIABLE FOR ERRORS BEYOND THE COST OF THE SPACE OCCUPIED BY THE ERROR, SLANDER OF ANY GROUP OR INDIVIDUAL, FAILURE TO PRODUCE ANY ISSUE AS SCHEDULED DUE TO REASONS BEYOND OUR CONTROL, ANY AND ALL SUITS FOR LIABLE, PLAGIARISM, COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT AND UNAUTHORIZED USE OF A PERSON’S NAME OR PHOTOGRAPH. OPINIONS AND CLAIMS MADE BY ADVERTISERS AND AUTHORS ARE THEIR OWN, AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE POLICY OF THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE OR THUNDER PUBLISHING. PUBLISHER DOES NOT PROMOTE THE ABUSE OF ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUGS.

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otorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Since you are reading this you probably are already a rider or really care about someone who is so we are kinda preaching to the choir here.

But it never hurts to remind ourselves that there is a lot WE can do to stay safe out there. Let’s face it, a lot of cagers just are not paying attention while they are driving and that alone makes it doubly important as riders to make damn sure that we are paying attention at ALL times while on the road. We all know that things can and will go wrong in a hurry making it necessary to make a quick decision. Throttle out - brake hard - gradual slow down – swerve or all the above within a single incident. Many times I hear a rider say something like “F-him - I have the right of way”- realistically, this is a battle that we just can’t win. If that driver is texting or does not care about you, which some do not – as a rider, the deck is stacked against us. The key for me is to never let my guard down while riding to think I am safer than I really am. This can be hard to do when a cager does something really stupid - it is very easy to lose our cool (at least it is for me). But, I try to stay a mindset by not allowing myself to become just as “stupid” as the driver that just pissed me off. So let’s think about riding in our lane where drivers are most apt to see us (when they look up from their cellphones) and own your space so that drivers are not questioning whether or not you are giving them room to come into your lane. But at the same time…always be ready for that idiot that jets over 3 lanes right into you…never noticing that you are there! Like that lady in the tan Lexus who did to me a couple days ago merging onto the freeway and straight to the fast lane without looking. As for me, that meant it was time to twist the throttle and hug the k-rail to get me out of the danger zone…quickly! About a month ago, I must have hit something on the freeway and got a rear flat with Terry on the back while moving right along in the fast lane. It was the beginning of rush hour and I almost made a bad decision to try to work my way across the freeway to get us to a safer stopping place. But doing so would have meant crossing 4 lanes of traffic with a flat on a banked freeway… which would have most likely peeled the tire off to the rim. I thought wiser of it and made a gradual slow down. We jumped off the bike and waited by the k rail with cars whizzing past us until our good friends at Harley-Davidson of Folsom rescued us. It was not pleasant to stay there but it was the right thing to do under the circumstances.

May 7 is the 10th Annual International Lady Ride Day. Let’s support and celebrate the ladies in our lives to encourage them to “Just Ride”!

Every year we are seeing more and more ladies making the move to “ride their own” so this month we recognize our female friends that have taken to two wheels with two feature articles. Our monthly feature LADIES IN LEATHER is about the motivation behind Sisters of Scota Womens Motorcycle Club innovator/founder – Dayna “Grumbles” Davidson.

Plus this month’s cover model, Jen Slade represents the strong single mothers out there who truly love to ride their own. We hope their stories will encourage other ladies to share their two wheel beginnings with us.

Don’t forget on May 8th is Mothers Day – treat your mother or significant other to a special day to honor all their love and support.

Rock Hard – Ride FREE – Ride Often

Stan and Terry Hill

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Ride Pride: Bagger Blue............................................................... 6 Tech Tips.................................................................................... 10 Ride Destination......................................................................... 14 Poor Red’s Bar-B-Q.................................................................... 20 Central Coast Day Ride.............................................................. 22 9th Annual MOFOMEN MC........................................................ 26 His.............................................................................................. 28 Riderz Ink: The Dogfather Tattoo Tattoo..................................... 30 Redwood Run............................................................................. 34 Juggs Bunny 2016...................................................................... 36 Buffalo Chip’s 35th Anniversary.................................................. 38 Center Calendar......................................................................... 42 Ride Pride: Custom Design Studios........................................... 44 7th Annual Rabbit Run............................................................... 48 Road Cam.................................................................................. 50 Ladies in Leather........................................................................ 52 HK Cycles Spring Swap Meet.................................................... 54 23rd Annual Top Hatters Hollister Chapter MC Bike Blessing ... 56 KISS in The Kitchen................................................................... 57 9th Annual Folsom HOG Spring Breakin’ Out Poker Run.......... 59 2016 O-Reilly Sacramento Autorama......................................... 60 Thunder Road Church................................................................ 63 My Two Cents............................................................................. 65 Joker’s Wild................................................................................ 67 Biker Friendly Directory.............................................................. 68 Sons of CA MC Spring Kick Off.................................................. 70 Marketplace................................................................................ 71 Events........................................................................................ 77 Index of Sponsors...................................................................... 85

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BIKE SPECS BIKE: 2009 Harley Davidson Road Glide BUILDER: Bagger Design Owner: James Hines ENGINE: 2009 HD Screaming Eagle DISPLACEMENT: 117 CI IGNITION: Screaming Eagle BALANCING: Thunder Crank AIR CLEANER: Performance Machine EXAUST: Custom Bagger Design TRANSMISSION: HD 2009 6 SPEED FRAME: Rake 34 degrees, Stretch 2” OTHER: Custom swing arm Bagger Design BARS: DNA GRIPS: Avon HAND CONTROLS: HD FORWARD CONTROLS: Custom controls and pegs Bagger Design SEAT: CORBIN FORKS: Chrome Arlen Ness Lower Legs FENDORS: Custom Bagger Design WHEELS: Front 30” DNA, Rear 18” BRAKES: Harley Davidson PAINT: Blue your Mind Blue MOLDING: James Hines Bagger Design Painter: Bagger Design OTHER MODIFICATIONS: Air ride no kickstand bike sits down on it’s frame

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Tech Tips A

Carburetors - Part IV

lthough Harley-Davidson tried out many carburetors over the years, the Keihin Constant Velocity (CV) carb was probably the next best thing to fuel injection. First installed on the 1988 models, this carburetor replaced the Keihin butterfly model.

HD stuck with these until all bikes went to Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) in 2007. We covered the basic tuning circuits in part one, so we’ll outline the specifics to this well designed carb.

As the name implies, the carburetor maintains a constant velocity through the intake.

This is achieved by a vacuum operated slide, controlled by a diaphragm.

As engine load changes (vacuum), the slide moves up and down effectively changing the bore size. This, in turn, maintains a constant velocity. This ensures a smooth fuel delivery throughout the power band.

Like other carbs, this one utilizes a pilot jet (also known as a slow jet) for metering fuel for idle and low range up to approximately 1/8 throttle, an air/fuel mixture screw, and a main jet.

er to bring in the main jet earlier in the power band.

There is one down side to this well designed fuel mixer.

The accelerator pump is not adjustable.

Once performance upgrades are installed and fuel demand increases, lean fuel delivery may cause a cough through the intake or a stumble (check for vacuum leaks first!). Fortunately the aftermarket has a nifty fix for this issue, the Boyesen Twinshot. Photo3 This really cool device gives you a nice range of adjustability for the accel pump.

There are many ways to upgrade your stock CV carburetor and in most cases they are more cost effective than buying a new aftermarket product. We get a lot of customers that come in with a brand new – fill in the blank name brand – replacement because their buddy told them to junk that stocker. These are outstanding carbs and are definitely suitable for most engines in the double digit displacement category. Screamin Eagle even has a 51mm CV should you decide to swap out that tired old 88 incher for a big bore monster. Next month we’ll talk about the CV’s predecessor, the Keihin butterfly carburetor.

Much like the Mikuni, the Keihin has a jet needle for tuning the midrange. Instead of using a clip to position the needle height, the CV uses shims. The shims are small washers that can be installed to raise the needle position which in turn allows the tun-

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Mount Shasta From Resort Deck

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REDDING – MOUNT SHASTA - LAKE SISKIYOU

ell people, now that the weather has finally improved, we hope you have all been taking advantage and getting out on the road again. We certainly have.

Got a couple of nice rides in this month. On one of them, we headed back up into the Mount Shasta area. Since the weatherman was uncooperative last month and we weren’t able to take any kind of real trip, we had a few extra bucks in our riding budget. So, we decided to splurge a little on our accommodations this time around. We found a beautiful place, snuggled in the woods, right on Lake Siskiyou (www. mountshastaresort.com). It’s the Mount Shasta Resort. Hard to beat these kinds of surroundings. We reserved a onebedroom cabin for the weekend. Two bedroom and studio cabins are also available, or if you prefer single rooms, hotel style, no problem. They can set you up.

We checked in Saturday afternoon after having breakfast in Williams at Granzella’s Inn (www.granzellas.com) and, as always, an enjoyable ride up I5. Along with the sweepers, getting glimpses of Castle Crag and Shasta never get old. If you get off at the Central Mount Shasta City exit and head

west to Lake Siskiyou, you’ll make your way to the resort.

We did make a couple of stops along the way though.

After leaving Redding, I pulled off on SR151 (Shasta Dam Blvd) and cruised through Shasta Lake and then on to the Shasta Dam. It’s just a short ride up the mountain with some excellent views of the dam and Lake Shasta as you crest the top.

This is a real nice spot to kick it for a while. You can check out the museum, there are picnic areas and you can walk out on the dam and soak in the picturesque scenery. And yes, because of the wet winter, the lake is getting close to being back to its 4,500,000 acre feet of capacity. The dam was built across the Sacramento River, its source is the Klamath Mountains. Completed in 1945, it is the ninth tallest dam in the US and the largest reservoir in California.

On the way back to Shasta Lake City, we took Kennett Road out to the boat ramp area and got some nice shots. By the way, the old town of Kennett is now buried under the lake. Back on I5, our second stop was the Bridge Bay Resort. Another great place to stop if you’re in the area. Actually, a weekend up here would be better, a fine lodge, boat rentals, hiking and the CookHouse Restaurant and Bar are just some of the amenities.

We wandered around for a while and later decided to hang out upstairs on the deck of the CookHouse. The deck overlooks the Lake and we sat back and relaxed while having a drink and a

Inside Shasta Dam Museum

Granzella’s

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Wagon Creek Bridge

bite to eat. I’d say we got a little too relaxed and we didn’t really want to go, but it was time. So it was back on the freeway and up to Mount Shasta.

After moving into our cabin, we hung out on the back porch and watched as the sun shimmered off Lake Siskiyou. It was going to be dinner time soon, so we rode back up to the main building where the restaurant is located. Not knowing what to expect, we were very impressed with the menu. Kind of like downtown fine dining, but out in the woods. Sunday morning came and now it was time to hit the links. For any of you golfers out there (Johnny Ray, Bill) this is one hell of a course. Cut right out of the woods and surrounded by Mount Shasta and the Trinity Mountains, it is incredibly nice! And if you stay at the resort, there is no green fee. Even better!

Since I haven’t played much in the last ten years, my game was so-so. But the scenery and having Cindy’s company made it a lot of fun. (She doesn’t play, she drives the cart and drinks the beer.) Kiddingly, she just said to me “you had fun!?” Hey, I only threw one club. And OK, maybe there were a couple of F-bombs echoing down the fairways, but it was still fun! Off the course and after a visit to the 19th hole, we continued...

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I5 From Cookhouse deck

Waiting For Green To %@$&! Clear

hopped on the scooter to explore Lake Siskiyou a bit. We rode up WA Barr Rd to the Lake Siskiyou Resort to check out the beach. Not open until the middle of May, it looks like a nice place during the summer. The beach looks like the place to be, though. They put out a lot of floating objects that you can climb and jump off. Boat rentals are available too. From there we backtracked to N. Shore Rd and out to the Wagon Creek Bridge. Completed in 2010, it was the final piece of the Lake Siskiyou Trail. Now you can walk/hike entirely around the lake. The bridge was designed by Santiago Calatrava.

He is also the designer of the Sundial Bridge in Redding.

Before heading back to the cabin, I took us up to the restaurant for dinner and we hoped that they might have a band or something going on in the lounge. No such luck.

Have to wait until the summertime. Well, Monday morning came around way too soon and it was time to travel on home. Definitely recommend this resort if you are planning to spend a little time in the Shasta area this year. Later!

Article and photos contributed by Chuck and Cindy Loseth

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Ride The California Delta with Thunder Roads® NorCal Thunder Roads NorCal will be sharing this map of the California Delta for the next six months as a quick reference ride guide for our readers that take a road trip along the sheer beauty of the California Delta and on some of the best small country back roads in the north state. We have teamed up with biker friendly businesses along the delta to make it easy to find a great place to drop your kickstand for some refreshments, a great meal and possibly some live music. Please make sure you let these businesses know that Thunder Roads NorCal sent you in their direction!

The California Delta has long been a favorite riding area for its history and fantastic scenery. It’s an ideal getaway ride for valley folk when the heat hits triple digits during the summertime - the Delta is always much cooler hence the phrase “a cool delta breeze”. Oh....what a relief it is when that delta breeze blows in to cool us all down in the valley area! The delta is also perfect for bay area folks looking to escape the hustle and bustle of riding in the city. Next time you are figuring out your upcoming weekend day ride – remember to bring along the map to keep you on the road to some fantastic Delta food, fun and adventure!

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Owners Mike Genovese, Mike Hountalas, Denise Hountalas, Tammy Genovese, and Jeff Genovese

POOR RED’S BAR-B-Q:

Golden Cadillac’s are back!!!

We are excited to announce that the new owners have re-opened a long-time biker destination!! After months of a much needed renovation, brothers Mike and Jeff Genovese along with Mike Hountalas (owner of The Purple Place) have opened the doors to an anxiously awaiting public. Restaurant manager, Lauren wants to express that we all can rest easy…as the signature bar and murals have remained intact. We are here to tell you that it will feel like you stepped back in time when you walk thru Poor Red’s front door.

New and improved is the kitchen, bathrooms, a wood-fire grill, a second dining room, a large outdoor courtyard with a stage and paved parking out back!

Poor Red’s Bar-B-Q (www.poorreds.com) is open daily for lunch and dinner with its original menu of mouthwatering barbequed steak, ribs and chicken and much more! As for Poor Red’s silver dollars and its signature cocktail…yep, they’re

NEW Improved Bar

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NEW Second Dining Room baaaaaack! It’s pretty much guaranteed that the onslaught of Golden Cadillac orders from thirsty patrons will have the bartenders hustling to keep up with the demand - once again!

As in the past, these slushy adult beverages tend to “sneak up” on you – so moderation is highly encouraged.

Thanks to the Genovese brothers and Mike Hountalas for maintaining the spirit of “Poor Red” and his “Rich Opal” and revitalizing this iconic roadhouse!

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CENTRAL COAST DAY RIDE: Gizdich Ranch Watsonville

finally got Nad out of bed, I told her we are riding to Gizdich! She got up and wandering around saying why are we going for a ride looking for gizzards? That’s when I guided her toward the shower to wake her up so….we can get the hell out of here! After I heard her get into the shower I ran thru the house turning on all the hot water and flushing the other toilet until I heard her scream and called me an asshole; that’s when I thought to myself....

YES!!! Now…she is awake and we can get the hell out of here!

When I rolled the bike out of the garage, my good friend Larry was already in the driveway ready to go. After firing the bike up, Nad comes running out madder than a wet hen still calling me an asshole for her cold shower; but I know she will “chill out” once we are in the wind…maybe “chill” is the wrong word to use? Let’s use “mellow” out.

From Fremont, we took I680 to Hwy 101 in San Jose heading to Gilroy. You couldn’t ask for better weather. It wasn’t hot or cold, it was a perfect morning with just a little crispness in the air. The bike was running perfect too - it was purring like a kitten. When we got to Gilroy on 152 west - I was starving! (There was no way that I was going to eat the breakfast that Nad made especially when she is pissed off at me! That’s like sending your food back at a restaurant, you’ll get it back with a secret sauce from a pissed off cook!)

We were cruising through Gilroy on 152… and there it was!

I heard the angels singing and it light up like the gates of heaven! JACK IN THE BOX!!! Ohhh hell yea, Jack tacos for breakfast!!!! Nad wasn’t too happy about it, but I did offer her a bite of one of my tacos. She ended up getting fried

jalapeno peppers instead - I knew she would break!

After our awesome breakfast we followed 152 west toward Watsonville. The ride up Mt Madonna was beautiful!

Everything is so green and full because of the rain and the smells are so fresh. When we got close to the summit we turned right toward Mt Madonna County Park. When you go down a ways you will see a ranger station, don’t pull into their toll booth. It looks like you have to, but just stay on the road you’re on. Follow the road past the little school on the left and not too far past the school is the Monastery. You got to check this place out! Now don’t be stupid like me, I wandered off by myself and found a huge statue of Buddha.

In front of Budha was a big table loaded down with all kinds of food. Well, I started munching down, really sweet oranges and grapes. I found a Hershey bar to but it was melted so I was licking the chocolate off the wrapper when Nad found

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me and started yelling at me saying I was eating Buddha’s food! I looked at her like ...huh? what?

I never heard of a statue eating food. Nad told me I’m for sure going to hell now. But I did leave Buddha a cigarette on his table, I figured he would want one after he eats all that food.

Leaving the Monastery, we went back to 152 and headed to Watsonville. Follow 152 past the old Mt Madonna Inn, all the way down the hill till you get to a stop sign. Turn left on Carlton, follow Carlton till you get to the S turn then watch for the Gizdich Ranch sign on the right, turn left on Peckham

with a long driveway on the left.

Now you’re in pie heaven! The Gizdich Ranch (www. gizdich-ranch.com) started out as an apple orchard in 1937.

The ranch has been run by the same family for 4 generations.

They have 30 acres of apples, and 20 acres of berries. Nad loves the olallieberry pie, Larry got apple and for me? I love it all! This time I got apple and berry pie with ice cream. After Jack tacos for breakfast, lunch with Buddha and the best pie in the world for desert – I am now on a mission to find some good Bar-B-Que ribs for dinner!

Article and photos contributed by Dan and Nad

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Forever Two Wheels: Jen Slade Just Ride on MAY 7 10th International Female Ride Day

I grew up on a ranch riding dirt bikes and horses. My oldest brother and my dad were my inspiration into this world. My brother rode a Custom before he past and my dad purchased a BMW touring bike at the age of 65. After seeing his pictures from all the cross country riding he was doing, I knew I had to have a taste. I have always wanted not only a bike but to ride it myself since I was a little girl!

When I was 34 I took the plunge and got my first street bike, a 2009 Harley Nightster. I did not even have my license yet, but when I found her at McGuire Harley in Walnut Creek, I knew I had to have her! I had one of the shop guys drive her home for me that day and I went later that week to take my test. I will never forget my first day out. My dad asked

me to come to Linden for a ride in the country. I was living in Bay Point at the time and knew I would have to not only ride over an hour alone, but do it on the freeway too!!! I was super excited and super freaked out at the same time. I didn’t want to embarrass myself and drop my brand new bike in front of my dad so I convinced him to ride to me first!! We rolled out of my driveway and I almost popped a wheelie by mistake and then killed it too!!! LOL. I was not used to the power…he told me take her around the block and see how she feels so I did. I then came up behind him and he said ok, let’s go. My legs were shaking my first time on the freeway but I just followed my dad and rode out and conquered my fear like a champ.

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Less than two months later I took my first long trip. I rode to Sturgis with my road captain (my dad) and after 3 days of straight riding we finally arrived.

I had been there many times before but never on a bike. A totally different experience from driving there in a car that’s for sure! I can honestly say the best part of the entire trip was the ride! The following year, my dad and I had planned to go again but he became ill two weeks before we were scheduled to leave. I told him I would cancel too and he said… NO WAY! You get your little butt on that bike and go enjoy yourself for us both - so that’s just what I did! Words cannot explain how strong I felt making that trip completely alone!

Since my purchase in 2013 I have rode pretty much every highway in CA. I do believe we have some of the best riding right here in my home state. I have also rode through OR, NV, UT, WY, and SD. This year I will be hitting ID, MT and AZ. My daughter recently started riding with me and also cannot get enough. It is soooo nerve wracking but I love seeing her face light up whenever we ride! (Here is a picture of her first Toy Run this year). She is 10 years old and sits on a suction cup seat on my finder. I have rode in some of the worst conditions as well as the best and there is absolutely no other way I would rather travel the world!

I also recently rode to the Almond Festival in Woodland with a friend and 10 of his buddies. Being the only female rider, I knew I would get a reaction or comment from one of them. When we got to our first stop they started talking and told me “I can’t believe you ride your own bike”….I told them I was glad they could keep up!!!

My bike’s name is Lacy. It’s a 2009 1200 Nightster.

The upgrades I have made are as follows: *16” Rolland Sands Ape Hangers *Vance & Hines pipes *LED Headlamp *Arlen Ness grips & pegs *LED switches and blacked out covers for my front turn singles. *Leather Pros T-Sport bags *Mag Wheels *Rolland Sands Air Cleaner *Harley Davidson front Fairing *And of course my favorite upgrade “My Paint” by James Dean at Rebel Designs.

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March 19 (Niles): Breakfast at The Florence Bar and Grill in Niles is a perfect way to start the day. Bones – President of the Mofomen MC was sitting at the table taking donations for the all-you-can-eat breakfast. Not sure if it was really all-youcan-eat, but each time I got up to the food line I just stood there holding out my plate…and they just kept filling it! I’m glad I did because it was really good, my stomach was growling like an old bear from smelling all the good food they had there. Lance, Willy, and David were the ones serving the food and they were very generous. They made sure you weren’t leaving there hungry. Cheri was running around selling the raffle tickets… and of course, I bought a bunch of them because I just couldn’t say “no” to her. I was shocked because I actually won something! I’ve never won a raffle in my life and I have been riding for 40 years going to a sh!t-load of events always buying raffle tickets. It’s a matter of fact, I could buy ALL the raffle tickets and still &@%# lose! But I guess being at the Mofomen MC breakfast while also at the Florence (the holy grail of biker bars) caused all the stars to line up so I could finally win a raffle! Outside on Niles Blvd, the street was lined with bikes on both sides. About that time the bartender lady shows up on her Harley and parks close to my bike. After taking off her riding gear she was behind the bar serving all the thirsty bikers.

There was even a little moped parked in front of Florence, its shows everybody is welcome! A lot of good people from all over were there for the breakfast; even the locals there treat you like family and like to share their stories about the town of Niles. Good times!

Article and photos contributed by Dan and Nad

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Feeling the Need, the Need for Speed

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t this point in our journey, the Wright Brothers are making quite a name for themselves buzzing around the skies, and Model T’s are rolling off Henry Ford’s assembly lines. But what is happening in the world of two wheels? The early 1900’s continued to bring changes to the motorcycle world. Once manufacturers had tackled the basic change over from bicycle to motorcycle, the need to start improving took over. There was an aspect of the pre-war production era that was not included in last month’s installment, that simply cannot be excluded from the evolution of these beloved machines…racing. The new sport of motorcycle racing began drawing large crowds bent on celebrating our piston powered future. And with racing came an increased need for comfort, safety, and of course speed.

While numerous small companies throughout Europe were involved in the racing industry, many operated only a short time before ceasing production. One highly notable advancement that came from across the pond occurred in 1908, the development of telescopic pneumatic suspension systems. The new suspension designs made their way from England to the US, and the result was well received. After all, who doesn’t appreciate a ride that doesn’t end with your body aching and the famed “iron butt”?

Meanwhile, in the states, motorcycle racing popularity was increasing by the minute. Early racing was actually held on horse racing ovals or bicycle velodromes, but by 1909 construction of wooden tracks specifically designed

for motorcycles began to appear.

They called their tracks motordromes, and they were circuits of 1.25 miles constructed out of 2 x 2 and 4 x 4 lumber. They featured severely turned banks which allowed riders to reach speeds previously unseen in the motorcycle world. Crashes were frequent and horrific. Riders who went down faced being impaled by the wooden track, and they were often fatal.

Despite the dangers of racing, people flocked to watch, and riders wanted to go faster. This need for speed resulted in demands for more powerful, versatile, and comfortable machines…and there just happened to be some American companies ready to satisfy that need.

While Indian and Harley Davidson continued to keep up with the times and improve their production models, there were two other companies whose focus was simple…

SPEED. I’m pretty sure these guys followed the motto “if ya ain’t first, you’re last”…or maybe that was Ricky Bobby… but who the hell cares?? These people helped ensure that today you can pass everyone in the hammer lane, give ’em the old one finger salute for slowing you down, and wear a smile while doing it.

The Waltham Manufacturing Company was actually founded in 1893, but it wasn’t until 1903 that they would commence production of the famous “Orient Racing Bicycles”. These bikes were first introduced to the world at the Charles River Race Track in Boston, at what would come to be known as the first recorded motorcycle speed event in the United States. The Orient set a tack time of 7 minutes over a 5 mile course. Not bad for a first run, but exhibiting the primal need to go faster, to push the limits if you will…they went on to develop an improved 4 HP, 1,000 cc V-Twin that powered the Marsh-Metz before the company’s motorcycle division went belly-up in 1908.

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The other, more familiar, US name in motorcycle racing was Excelsior Motor Company. Though the company operated overseas as well, the US division began operations in 1905. A Chicago based division; Excelsior’s first motorcycle was a 21 cubic inch, 344 cc 4stroke, single speed machine with a leather belt drive.

It had a top speed of 35-40 mph. This first attempt would not suffice. Humor me, if you will, but at this point in my writing I am forced to take a small break and giggle at the scenario unfolding in my head…Four chimps in all their ginger glory, standing around this bike. The first is smiling at his brilliant creation, awaiting praise from the others on a job well done. Chimps 2 and 3 pat him on the back and commence telling stories of the awesomeness that has just unfolded in front of them. But chimp 4 stands a bit apart…scratching his head (or whatever chimps scratch) and pondering.

(Number 4 you see…he is the crazy one, the envelope pusher, the friend that always sees another option… that usually gets you all in trouble). The other 3 stop and stare at Number 4, and Number 1 of course has to ask what the problem is…Number 4 looks up, one eye making contact and the other trailing up and off to the left (as usual). He smiles as he raises his arms, lets out a loud abrupt conglomeration of excited grunts…and begins flexing his throttle hand. Squealing and grunting commences, and they all begin exercising those throttle hands. And so it begins….back to the drawing board.

And so it was for Excelsior…there had to be a better way, a faster way. By 1910 they had introduced an engine configuration they would become famous for, and continue to produce until 1929….the notable “X Series”. This engine was the V-Twin measuring 61 cubic inches (1,000 cc) and would become the first ever to hit the century mark. The “Model Big X” was the mainstay of Excelsior production, sporting an inlet-overexhaust V-Twin, it was firstly belt driven, and later had 2 speed and 3 speed gearboxes. Production was limited in comparison to Indian and Harley, and many of these models were exported to Europe and Australia.

This era brought about the evolution of spring frames, magneto ignitions, kick starts, spring mounted seats, improved tires, and heavier/sturdier frames to accommodate the larger engines. The motorcycle had become its own entity, no longer a bicycle with an engine, but a separate machine with its own technology.

In late 1913 and early 1914, at what was then its heyday, motorcycle production suddenly began to slow to a crawl…production turned its focus almost entirely to producing motorcycles for the military. By the outbreak of WWI in 1914, the motorcycle had rapidly progressed into a dependable, speedy, and relatively inexpensive means of transportation. Next time we’ll take a look at where the First World War propelled the motorcycle.

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T he Dogfather Tattoo Company

he Dogfather Tattoo Company (www.dogfathertattoo.com) was recently honored to be named Fremont California’s #1 Tattoo shop. At Thunder Roads NorCal, we love to hear about our businesses partners achieving recognition as a standout business, so I putted over to historic Niles where the shop is located at 120 J Street in Fremont to talk to the shops founder and owner - Bobby Cruz. My intention was to find out what it is that makes this tattoo business stand out amongst all the rest in the area. First impressions mean a lot and as I walked into his front door, the clean stylish design that is early 1900’s gangster motif throughout a very cool building that Bobby designed and built out to fit his style. The whole place fits perfect for the historic area that the shop is located in and after talking to Bobby for awhile the style just made perfect sense.

As a Native American, Bobby Cruz grew up in his early years on a reservation. A tough home environment, he fled in his early teens and ended up living on the streets of San Jose.

After returning from Vietnam, his uncles built him a sportster - but again he was on the streets with nowhere to go. He felt fortunate to be taken in by a local motorcycle shop where they let him crash in the back of the shop; and in exchange he helped out in cleaning and learning about motorcycles. There was a tattoo studio next door to the motorcycle shop; and one day while doing some drawing the owner of the tattoo shop said “Hey kid, you ever think about being a tattoo artist?” Well at that time Bobby thought he was destined to be a motorcycle mechanic and had not ever considered getting into tattooing.

With some encouragement from the guys at the motorcycle shop, Bobby made the decision to take that opportunity to become an apprentice at the shop back in 1981.

Back then tattooing was completely different and part of his duties as an apprentice was to make the needles for the shop each night for the next day. Also part of learning the craft was building you own tattoo machine, just a couple of examples of how much things have changed over the years. Back then tattooing was a fine craft, but with the advent of computers and the internet it has grown into a fine art form. Bobby explained that nowadays if a customer can conjure up an idea - it can be tattooed. As Bobby put it...the biker lifestyle and tattooing found him - he did not pursue either one. It was meant to be his destiny and credits both with getting him off the street and into a positive path in life.

Over the years, he worked in several shops around the area before moving to Colorado. Over time his reputation grew and shops started to bring him in to help them design their shop layout and set up business protocol to help to ensure their success into the future. During our conversation we talked at great depth about the safety issues that are necessary for the industry for both the artists and their customers. We talked about universal precautions, how important it was to work with sterilized equipment and to keep all and surfaces clean and disinfected. It was abundantly clear just how seriously they take customer care and service and is very likely a big reason why this is an award winning business. We talked about the dangers of getting tattooed by somebody in their home environment, and how one of the first things a customer looking to get a tattoo is to see if the shop is clean or not. Then check out their portfolio to see if they have a record of tattooing the style you are after. We also talked about avoiding what are

known in the industry as “scratchers” (untrained tattoo artists that have never gone through an apprenticeship). You do not want to get a tattoo from a person that is learning the craft on their own, they do not have the knowledge of needle depth and how to get ink into the skin successfully. More than likely you will end up in a reputable shop that will have to try to tattoo over the scar tissue that was left behind.

During this conversation, I also learned that Bobby was largely responsible for writing all of the tattoo protocols that the county inspectors use in Colorado to ensure a safe working environment.

At that time, the county had no idea what to even look for and none of them had ever even gotten a tattoo. After returning to California, Bobby opened up The Dogfather Tattoo Company four years ago and their reputation for quality work and professionalize has grown. The shop has a broad range of clientele with many in the motorcycle community, business professionals and visitors to this historic part of Fremont. When you roll into this town, there is a lot to see in Niles - but a “must visit” is The Dogfather Tattoo Company. Who knows you just might find the inspiration for your next masterpiece? As we wrapped up our conversation, I could not help but feel re-energized and motivated, observing another example of how perseverance, passion and hard work will overcome obstacles that seem insurmountable at the time.

Go to www.dogfathertattoo.com to see some of their fantastic work. Congratulations to the entire crew at The Dogfather Tattoo Company for being named Fremont’s finest!

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REDWOOD RUN – The West Coast’s Last REAL OLD SCHOOL Biker Rally Motorcycle riders on the COW Coast (CA, OR, WA) wait patiently all winter for a chance to throw a leg over their ride and go for a run around their area. And often the essential part of their day is a stop into some watering hole where much of the parking lot is filled with motorcycles. The grouping of motorcycle riders is very much like a gathering of crows. It is essential to the breed, is often loud and is always centered around a swirling group of smiling men and women dressed in black. This gathering certainly seems at odds with their actual riding which for the most part is one rider to a bike and at most a passenger and a couple other friends blitzing along on their own motorcycles. But, motor riders love the gathering mostly because they see themselves as ‘loners’ and the other riders as a group of loners in the public society of ‘others’. This is the odd calculation that makes the motorcycle rally so appealing to this crowd of ‘ones’.

The COW coast has dozens of motorcycle rally opportunities once the greater part of wet, cold weather deserts the left side of America. In most of California, these rallies may begin weeks earlier than places north, so riders who may begin their journey in cold and rain, end up the first direction at a place where warm air, cold beer and cool music happily greet them. And most of these venues are within the city limits of greater metropolises, and under the strict view of the social mores of the greater society. Despite the nexus of these gatherings having been in rural locations so the party could be as ‘biker’ as it wished to be- most are now no longer ‘rural’--- except for the most ‘real’ motorcycle rally anywhere on the west coast – the Redwood Run.

On June 10th through 12th, the only true self-contained old style motorcycle rally starts a long weekend of music, biker games, swimming in the river and hanging out with the coolest riders in the West. The Redwood Run is a fundraiser benefit for the local kids that is put on by the local Kiwanis Club and is now approaching three decades of being ‘old school’. A rally where tents predominate the landscape of the venue - with all trailers and motorhomes parked up the hill in their own designated area. Music rolls across the natural amphitheater late into the night, motorcycle games kick off during Saturday afternoon and the famed ‘wet t-shirt’ contest is a crowd favorite as well. There are food and drink vendors on site and showers are also available for the riders who didn’t quite find time to get a dip in the river. As this venue is on a private ranch, the rules of public society often become a bit more ‘unbuttoned’ and enjoying the sun and water on every part of a person’s skin is both legal and quite often the case.

The Redwood Run is held in Piercy, California right off Highway 101 a couple hours south of Eureka. This makes the rally an easy 6 hour ride from the Sacramento Valley or parts north or south. And this year for those who buy a ticket early, for a bit more they can add on an extra day and put their tent up on the 9th and add 25% more time to their fun. Price for the event is $130 for Friday morning entry and $180 for the early bird entry on Thursday afternoon. These fees include camping and all the games and music at the event. Book your entry now at www.redwoodrun.org and you can visit their Facebook page to see photos of the 2015 event, or simply Google Redwood Run on the net to see the thousands of photos of the many years of the run. Hope to see you there!

Article and photos contributed by Frank Medicine Wolf Springer “Think a good thought.”

Titty hill looking toward Eel river

Intent judges

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Juggs Bunny 2016 March 19 (Santa Cruz): Hells Angels Santa Cruz was ready to roll with this great event that needs to be on your list of events to attend - if you have not already. The day started out at Callahan’s Pub in Santa Cruz where riders gathered to drop off their wrapped Easter baskets along with a cash donation to help bring a smile to some local kids faces. From Callahan’s Pub, the ride starts and Santa Cruz definitely offers some scenic riding, there’s no doubt about it. As the ride wound down the packs started to roll into Cycle Imagery - the area’s premier motorcycle shop which has a huge area for a big gathering like this. The shop stayed open for customers during the event and were once again great hosts. My mouth was watering from the smell that filled the air of the tasty BBQ tri-tip and chicken that was complimented with a plate full of delicious side dishes...plus the club provided FREE BEER with tips very much appreciated.

As everybody was lining up to get their grub on - Hayride to Hell, the first band of the day took to the stage and rocked it out with some hard hitting grungy rock and roll. Next up it was Ricky Torres Group that had a southern rock grove going on.

Now although both bands were doing a great job entertaining

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the crowd and the food was very good thanks to the hard working volunteers – but, let’s get real.

There is a reason this event is called Juggs Bunny! The crowd appeared to be closing in around the stage as the young ladies lined up for the days big event.

It was now time for the wet t-shirt contest to begin!

As a photographer of many wet t-shirt contests (I know... tough job, right?) - I have to say that this is one of the best setups for a wet t-shirt contest that I have yet to see. A rainmaker shower head mounted at the top of a long pole for the girls to dance under...all set up on-top of the stage so that the crowd could easily see the action. The action was as hot as the Jugg Bunnies did their best to rouse the crowd’s reaction to earn herself a whopping $1000 (2nd place took a not too shabby $300 home). Although ALL the bunnies had the right moves and could have won this year, it was Halee (a previous Thunder Roads NorCal model) who was crowned Miss Juggs Bunny 2016 and collected the ca$h prize! So consider putting this one on your calendar for next year and make a weekend of it in Santa Cruz; see for yourself some of what NorCal has to offer....spectacular scenic coastal riding, good food and music and of course some of NorCal’s smokin’ hot girls!

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BUFFALO CHIP’s 35th Anniversary: The Best Reason For The Ride

John Shope and Paul Yaffe with raffle Victory

High school built raffle bike Indian

Chip small stage venue

For the last several years, the greatest part of the motorcycle riding community have spent hours burning the midnight oil to crunch routes and plans for their ride to attend the perceived ‘holy grail’ of rally’s; “Sturgis ‘75”. And indeed somewhere around a million motorcycle riders of various levels of devotion made the trek to the Mecca of American Steel partying- with a certain varying degree of satisfaction in their adventure. 75 years of Sturgis has passed, but for riders all over the world who know where the best party is… in August the 35 years of Buffalo Chip is likely to be the most looked forward to anniversary for the next 10 years- and it is only months away!

The Editors of Thunder Roads Magazine Nor Cal, being the West Coast’s leading motorcycle publication, found it interesting that the ‘God Father’ of the Motorcycle Music Party known as Buffalo Chip, was at one time a resident of California. Rod “Woody” Woodruff spent 1969/70 in California before returning to South Dakota to finish his education and receive his jurisprudence degree and become an attorney. For many people, having a young man’s adventure in California satiated, and returning home to be schooled into a successful lifetime career would be enough to call it good. But, Woody’s heart is a Biker’s heart- and in 1981 when the City of Sturgis made the move to close down the rough and tumble annual Sturgis Black Hills Motorcycle Rally by denying any use of land in the city limitsRod Woodruff called bullshit. Renting a barbed wire fenced pasture 3 miles east of town, building a wooden stage, hiring musicians and renting out spots for ‘real bikers’ to set their tents, the first “Buffalo Chip Rally” laid roots and saved that which has become the most highly attended motorcycle rally in the world. And just this past year, when the City of Sturgis made direct moves to lay both ‘tax hands’ and the hands of city laws and regulations on “The Chip”, the American free will of the Woodruff family used existing South Dakota law to officially birth the newest city in the state. “Buffalo Chip, South Dakota” became a reality, with enough residents to satisfy the legal commitments, and tens of thousands of rally attendees to lift the ‘city limits’ to the third largest town in the

Legends ride line up in Deadwood

Lining up for the show at the Chip state… for 3 weeks a year--- and all of it built on Motorcycles and Rock and Roll!

For those who know The Chip, the choice of attending this year’s celebration of their 35th anniversary is a foregone conclusion. As their 30th Anniversary was a huge jump forward in size and festivities, the 35th has already gone a direction to make this year’s ‘camp’ an even more “off the hook party”.

Having an exceptional line up of musicians beginning so far with Lynyrd Skynrd, Miranda Lambert, Kid Rock and “Weird Al” Yankovic, with up to a dozen more ‘top liners’ to play on the huge Wolfman Jack Stage yet to be announced - the numerous bars and stages scattered about the 600 acres, and festivities that begin in the morning and continue on until you are in the dark morning of the next day—why wouldn’t you plan to attend? And…all of these concerts, shows and exhibitions are free with your paid camping fee! There are free showers, with numerous washers and dryers for your clothes, a small store for those things you have forgotten- though priced like pirate booty, restaurants of various foods, numerous vendor stalls

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Old Skool tents and Tentsile out of the damp Ride your bike INTO the Buffalo Chip Cross Roads Bar

Snoozing and waiting for the show

and ice and beer sales on sight. And, with a steady eye on riders staying safe and out of jail while partying, Buffalo Chip opened The Cross Roads Bar, which is just outside the main camping entrance, yet still on the ranch property where you can drink and party and listen to music and watch dozens more Bone-ita Skelinton entertainment events bone weary ride and not have to put yourself or others in an unsafe condition by riding on public roads after knocking down some of your favorite beverages. You make your way back to your tent without causing any local residents a problem and with no worry about getting bruising around your wrists, photo flash eyes while holding up a sign with your name and numbers on it, and the long arm of the law ruining your riding vacation.

The best party is the one where you ‘can’ party- and not wake up in jail in the morning.

You can ride in on your motorcycle and pitch your own tent, pull a trailer, motorhome or rent one of the on-sight trailers

or cabins. You want the Grand treatment?

Just sign up to rent space in the Fenske Park adjacent to the stage, where you enjoy free beer, free buffet-style lunch and dinner with access to concert viewing areas and celebrity guests backstage that only your VIP self deserves.

Want to ride with Buffalo Chip Legends ride celebrities of the more than just bikes motorcycle world, movies, television and more---sign up for The Legends Ride or with the women of the motor world by attending the Biker Belles Ride, and be in the festivities with these groups in Deadwood, SD and ride the Black Hills and Sturgis area before returning to The Chip for a grand dinner and festivities with all these slick riders. It’s a great tour and the funds raised go to many Cross Roads bar...rest worthy charities in the area. more than your elbows Thousands of bikers here ride from the COW Coast (California, Oregon, Washington) to Sturgis every year. And this year’s 35th anniversary at “The Best Party Anywhere” has the benefit of a lot less bikes clogging the roads to the gate as “Sturgis 75” is in the books and the long awaited ‘by pass’ from the freeway right to The Chip front gate will be done and the ‘in and out’ will be a no sweat experience for both rider and bike. See what bands have been booked and make your reservations at www.buffalochip.com, plan your route and make up your mind to enjoy the fantastic ride TO Buffalo Chip, South Dakota— which makes you a winner before you even get there.

Like Kid Rock says: “Cowboy, baby- with the top let down and the sunshine shinin’ …I want to be a Cowboy, baby-Ride at night cause I sleep all day!” You can be a cowboy— just get on your Steel Horse and ride to Buffalo Chip 35th… it is there waiting for you. YEEEEEHAWWWW! Article and photos contributed by Frank Medicine Wolf Springer “Think a good thought!”

Note: For those wishing to have any questions answered, the author is a long experienced Buffalo Chip rider and by e-mailing the editors they will provide his contact information for you.

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- FXR GREEN MACHINE

Kirk Taylor of Custom Design Studios in Novato and Billie The Kid Photography joined forces to shoot this beautiful FXR at Vallejo’s Mare Island and as you can see the results were spectacular! We jumped at the opportunity to showcase a renowned custom bike builder along with his bike that happened to be photographed right in our backyard...hell yeah...

TRM NorCal was chomping at the bit to share them with our readers! Custom Design Studios is a full service one-stop shop that although they have an exceptional reputation for building award winning custom motorcycles. They still have their feet firmly planted on the ground and are more than willing and able to take care of all of your general maintenance needs. You name it - anything from oil changes to new tires and regular maintenance. But if you stop by the shop, you just might get inspired to take your bike to the next level with new paint or custom fabrication. Kirk grew up around bikes and helping his dad in his machine shop so it was just a natural progression from there to opening his own motorcycle shop in 1988. Kirk and Custom Design Studios have been at his current location at 56 Hamilton Drive - Suite A in Novato since 1997. This was the same location as featured in TRM NorCal’s September 2015 issue for the FXR BBQ and DYNA Day in conjunction with FXR’s of California – a show that was off the hook with thousands coming out for a great day in Marin County.

Kirk has won several awards over the years and is particularly proud of being invited to the Artistry and Iron show and winning the Custom Chrome Dealer show in 2010 where as first prize he took home a new motor and transmission. Kirk reached worldwide recognition after being on a syndicated TV show in Italy called Chopper Challenge that reairs every year over there. Kirk and his wife Lisa have since then been brought out as guest to two of Italy’s biggest shows. Verona Motorcycle Expo and the largest motorcycle trade show in the world, the EICMA in Milan, Italy. This show has ten 100,000 square foot buildings full of all the motorcycle manufactures and others in the industry and is where all the new model year bikes are unveiled.

The show is open to the public for four days and over 575,000 people came to see it. Kirk said that they are very hungry for anything that comes from America and particularly from California as they view California as being a motorcycle mecca, so to speak. This looks like an article that we need to tackle all by itself in a future issue.

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BIKE SPECS

BIKE: 1987 Harley Davidson FXRS OWNER: Matt DeLa Montanya BUILDER: Kirk Taylor’s Custom Design Studios ENGINE: 80” Harley Davidson EVO HEADS: Screaming Eagle CARBURETOR: Mikuni 42mm AIR CLEANER: K&N EXHAUST: Thunderheader EXTRAS: Forged Pistons, Big Cam, DYNA Ignition, S&S Breather Gear, Case Clearancing TRANSMISSION: Baker Drivetrain 6spd 3.24 1st gear CLUTCH: Rivera Pro Clutch PRIMARY DRIVE: HD Chain FRAME: Stock 1987 SUSPENSION FRONT: HD 39MM W/Works Performance Cartridges SUSPENSION REAR: Progressive 418 SERIES 13.5” WHEELS: 9 Spoke cast HD 19” Front, 16” Rear BREAKS: Performance Machine Rotors and Calipers front and back PAINT: Danny Long Prep / Kirk Taylor Paint COLOR: Sourapples Kandy Green w/Black Flames PINSTRIPING: Courtney Schamach PLATE & POLISHING: Meclec / Pilgrim Polishing POWDERCOATING: R.S. Powdercoatings FENDOR STRUTS: Arlen Ness with LED Signals

by C.D.S. GAS CAP: Joker Machine DASH: Engine Turned Inserts GAUGES: Auto Meter BARS: Pro Taper with pull back risers MIRRORS: Joker Machine HAND CONTROLS: ISR FOOT CONTROLS: Joker Machine with HD Mid controls FOOT PEGS: Joker Machine TAIL LIGHT: Laydown Blacked out LED TURN SIGNALS Joker / C.D.S. LED LICENSE MOUNT: Laydown SEAT: Corbin Young Gun FAIRING: FXDX

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7th Annual Rabbit Run

Pre Ride Details Grumbles and Tim Wilkinson Executive Director of Environmental Alternatives One of many Raffle Easter Baskets

Sisters of Scota WMC

March 19 (Marysville) The ladies of Sisters of Scota Women’s MC have found their nitch in the motorcycle world that melts the heart of even the gnarliest biker. The Rabbit Run is put on annually to benefit the Environmental Alternatives, a nonprofit foster family agency.

Environmental Alternatives plays an important role in Northern California matching nurturing homes with love for foster children. In addition to placement in individual families, Environmental Alternatives operates several sixbed group homes and a 30 bed group home. They also offer transitional rental housing for youth aged 18-24 who have aged out of foster care. Environmental Alternatives is also the proud owners and operators of Lake Francis RV Resort near Dobbins. Open to the public, the proceeds from the resort go to sending approximately 100 foster children to their kids camp; Camp Rockin’ U along with nearly 500 young campers, not in foster care, ages 7-14.

The Sisters of Scota WMC saw the need and began their Rabbit Run 7 years ago to help Environmental Alternatives to continue their journey. All proceeds of the Rabbit Run go to help send foster children to Camp Rockin U in the summer. The proceeds also purchase Easter baskets for the children along with school supplies in August and Christmas gifts later in the year.

This year’s Sisters of Scota WMC Rabbit Run was once again a successful run! $4,000.00 was collected and

Gramps

donated to Camp Rockin U for scholarships for the foster kids.

The day’s activities started in the parking lot of the Golden Eagle Market in Marysville. 117 sign-ins from motorcycle clubs, independent riders and supporters showing up to ride with run pins given to the first 50 sign-ins. The Marysville Chapter of the Christian Motorcycle Association gave the bike blessing and after a few instructions to the riders from the Sisters, the

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Easter Baskets for the kids

One Surprised TRM NorCal Contributor

scenic run began. Tim Wilkinson the Executive Director of Environmental Alternatives was on hand to meet the incoming bikers. Thunder Roads NorCal got the opportunity to talk with Tim. He had the upmost respect for SOSWMC and the riders, praising the Rabbit Run benefit as one of the largest contributors to help the foster children of Environmental Alternatives.

Twenty three foster kids were there to receive Easter baskets and enjoy the games along with their families.

Another 114 Easter Baskets were distributed to foster kids with E.A. in Chico, Marysville and Grass Valley. A very talented local band “The Swankmasters” provided live music for the bikers to dance to and enjoy. A specially prepared Easter dinner of turkey and ham along with all the “fixin’s” was provided for the hungry bikers by SOSWMC and the many volunteers. The 50/50 raffle along with a prize raffle

The Swankmasters

was also available. The prizes were nothing to sneeze about. Everything from Easter baskets filled with goodies to helmets and a leather coat were raffled off to the lucky ticket holder. The Founder and CEO of The Sisters of Scota WMC “Grumbles” presented the ride-in bike show trophy.

This Thunder Roads Photographer/Contributor was totally surprised when MY bike won the trophy - what an honor!

Special thanks to the sponsors: Lake Francis Resort, Palace Restaurant, Lake Francis Resort, Walgreens Store #2277, Marysville, CA, WalMart, Linda, CA, CocaCola Bottling Co, Olivehurst, CA and Pack & Post Centers.

See ya next year!....Now where’s that Wascally Wabbit?

Article and photos contributed

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Dayna “Grumbles” Davidson Founder - Sisters of Scota Women’s M/C “A long time ago, in a far away land…” Isn’t that how most fairytales begin? It’s an appropriate opening for my story as it’s been a fairytale life, Grimm’s fairytale.

My Mom didn’t like motorcycles. She would fuss about the noise and stench disturbing our solitude while boating at Lake Clementine. No one in our blood family owned one, so what was my inspiration? Where did my desire to ride come from?

I was that kid, back in the 60’s, staring out the window of our Rambler station wagon at the procession of bikers as they roared past us. I wanted to be them! I loved the patches and regalia they wore.

In my youth, I was a good kid. I played lots of sports, made the honor roll annually, played clarinet in the band, studied ballet and so on. Still, my rebellious side took me in a different direction at 18. Drugs and alcohol played a part in that rebellion as well. I bought my first bit of biker gear, an H-D leather jacket, before I even owned a bike! Finally, I scraped together enough to buy a 1977 Kawasaki 400 LTD. Shortly after, I learned the way of traditional motorcycle clubs through trial and error. There were no books, no blogs, no public avenues of “how to” info and nothing out there for women like myself. So, I pulled together 12 women who rode including my rugby buddies. I drafted a constitution and by-laws, designed a 3-piece patch and with the help of my best girlfriend, the legacy of Sisters of Scota Women’s M/C began on March 5, 1979. It wasn’t easy for me and the Club back in the early days. We constantly had to prove our worth. Now, all the closed doors have been kicked wide open. There are so many clubs for ladies and fellas to join today.

I have so many stories I can tell after 40 years in the saddle. Titles include “Of Turkeys and Tarps”, “One Flew Over the Handlebars” and the ever popular “When Easter Peeps Attack!” My favorite is “The Great Sturgis Flood” when we continued rollin’ through the storm to our destination whilst other riders huddled under overpasses. It was frightening and exhilarating plowing through the rivers of water on the road. It felt more like a giant slip-n-slide rather than a road. So many folks recognized our patch in Sturgis afterwards! Some said we were “crazy good riders” and “The Wild Weatherwomen”. Now that was definitely a memorable moment!

“How many times do I have to tell you, Sir?!! I want that big,

blue bike over there!!” Three different salesmen at two different dealerships either ignored me or stated I needed a sportster. Was it the 400 I rode in on or the fact that I was female? Finally, my request was honored by the third dealership. They even took my little 400 in trade. Of course, it freaked me out the first few miles I put on my new 1340cc beast. 50 mph felt like 100!! I still ride my 1985 HD FXRS “Damsel” today!

Experiencing heartbreak as well as immense joy is part of my life with the SOSWMC. I’ve lost Sisters to cancer and heart disease. I’ve gone through the waxing and waning of membership.

I’ve watched new riders become educated members of our biker family, learning the old school ways of club life. It’s allowed me to work with great folks, industry giants, some famous even infamous as well as with everyday bikers who are passionate about this lifestyle. We’ve ridden to Sturgis, Laughlin, Bay Area Rally (Texas), Oyster Run (Washington), The Love Ride and all points in between. I’ve owned Kawasaki, Honda, Yamaha, BMW, Harley-Davidson and custom built bikes. We’ve experienced riding in huge parades (100th H-D Anniversary), 90 mph high and tight with M/C brothers, running road blocks and leading benefit rides. But, there is nothing more exhilarating than rollin’ down the highway with 40 of my Club Sisters!

This fairytale is not over. My dream is real. My story has many chapters yet to be written. I am blessed today to be a survivor, clean and sober for over 22 years, and to have my SOSWMC patch holders by my side. Believe in fairytales, follow your dream, Ladies, and enjoy the ride!

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HK Cycles Spring Swap Meet Steve for 40 years, who could build the fastest bike March 19 (Livermore): Where else can you and they raced them too. They pocketed get an axle for $5 bucks? Or old carburetors, $300 bucks each, but on a better day he’s wheels, fenders, gas tanks, forks and brackets, made $750. Steve Miller was on hand with a windshields, helmets and thunderheaders (but booth signing folks up for A.I.M (Aid to Injured don’t tell anyone about the thunderheaders or Motorcyclist). Even the previous owner of HK the EPA nazi’s will be goosesteppin’ in front Cycles strolled around with his wife and famous of your house)…this list could go on and on. bulldog. It was a fun place to be. People were Hell, even I came across tools and parts that I Nad chatting with Digger packing in the parking lot of HK Cycles by early haven’t seen in years. HK Cycles have been afternoon. Bikes parking and guys carrying off hosting the swap meet for many years offering bikers like us opportunities to get creative. Of course there is bargains. The food booth was busy and manned by the owners a smokin barbecue going on so we don’t starve to death while daughters. If you get a chance, come by the new HK Cycles to digging through the treasures. Some of these guys are out here meet the friendly and helpful new owner Jeff. Jeff really makes almost every meet. For $25 a booth, they only have to sell you feel at home when you’re there in his new shop. And Roberto, that much to make it pay to get rid of stuff and to hopefully one of HK’s mechanics is really cool. He has a passion for older make a pocketful of cash for the next ride listed in Thunder Roads bikes. He is working on a ‘60s Panhead right now. I love seeing Magazine NorCal. This was Mike’s first time to have a booth, but the younger generation into building bikes of yesteryears. To me, Digger and Guinea have been faithfully setting up for 6 years. A the Panheads and Knuckleheads are more than just bikes; they war veteran and rider he said he and his partner Guinea split the are works of art…they are masterpieces! The best thing is if you fees every month and try to get the same spot every year under can’t find what you need at the swap meet, you just stroll inside a huge shade tree with a picnic table right under it - to stay cool. and get it ordered or off the shelf. We enjoyed coming out and ‘Em boys got some good war stories to tell. Guinea and Digger can’t wait for the next meet. See you there! could…and should write a book! If you see them, go talk to them Article and photos contributed by Dan and Nad they will amaze you. They have been trying to out-do each other

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BLACKENED SPICY GARLIC

SALMON 1-1/2 lbs. Wild Salmon (4, 6 oz. fillets, skinless) 1/2 tsp. Creole Seasoning 1/2 tsp. Dried Dill 2 Tbls. Pre-Chopped Garlic (in grocery’s chilled veggie section) or use real garlic; peeled & finely chopped 3 Tbls. Butter - sliced into 6 thin pats 1 Juice of fresh Lime; juice & zest both Salt & Pepper to taste Preheat oven to Broil. Adjust oven rack to the top of the oven.

Season both sides of the Salmon w/ salt & black pepper, creole seasoning & dried dill. Place on a nonstick baking sheet. Toss garlic evenly over the salmon and top with butter pats; 2 pats for every piece of salmon. Place in the oven and broil for 7-10 minutes, making sure not to over-cook. Remove, cut lime in half and juice all pieces and then zest the lime over all pieces.

This is such a great, light dish for Spring and the Creole seasoning and that blackened taste combined with the lime just makes it pop! Delish!

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PASTA & FRESH PEAS SALAD

Box of Corkscrew Pasta Tbls. Quality Margarine Reg. Size Bag of Frozen Peas (thawed) Large Red Pepper cut up and roasted in oven @ 350 degrees for 10 mins.

1 Bottle of Alfredo Sauce (in grocery aisle along with spaghetti sauce) Cook your pasta until still a little bite left in it; do not cook until mushy.

After draining pasta, add to a glass or ceramic bowl and add your heated all the way through Alfredo sauce

and the roasted red peppers. Salt & pepper to your desired taste and add the thawed peas last and gently stir so as not to squish the peas. This is a really good side dish to have with your Blackened Salmon as the creaminess of the Alfredo sauce truly compliments one another.

FEATHER-LIGHT SPRING COOKIES

1 Box of White Cake Mix 1 8 oz. Tub of Cool Whip 1 Egg Powdered Sugar (Confection) Mix all ingredients together to be dropped onto cookie sheet.

Drop tablespoonful’s into a small bowl of Powdered Sugar to coat thoroughly to go on sheet.

Bake at pre-heated 350 degrees for 12 minutes Cool before removing gently with a spatula. These are so light and not too sweet; just right. I’ve also done with other types of Cake Mix; red velvet, fudge chocolate, spice. The white ones’ just look airy and fluffy for Spring. Garnish w/ the zest of a tangerine over top for a little kick. Yummers!

CAMPFIRE STRAWBERRIES 1 Container of Big Sized Strawberries (it’s peak time now so be choosey) Farm Stands are good because often if you tell them they’re for a special recipe they’ll let you create your own selection box.

1 Bottle of premium Marshmallow Crème’; pour it out into a small glass or ceramic bowl. Wash your strawberries gently under cool water and dry with a paper towel very gently and then let rest on double paper towels to dry complete. Soak kabob wooden spears in water so they don’t burn and stick them into top of strawberry and then dip the bottom in the marshmallow crème’ and gently toast over fire until bottom golden brown. Can do over open flame gas stove too.

These are so simple. Great to do w/ your kids. Enjoy!

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9th Annual Folsom HOG Spring Breakin’ Out Poker Run March 19 (Folsom) Photos by Terry Hill

Katie gets some tips from Damsel In Defense

Martini Challenge Iron Steed HOG (2) Oakland HOG (3) Sac HOG (1) Martini Challenge Winners

Waiting for the raffle drawing

Maura Harleymann Mike and Hellonwheels Angela

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Pat Martin of 98 Rock announces Martini Challenge winners

PreRide Plans

Thunder Roads Calendar Model Melissa and Hellonwheels Angela March Cover Model

Sacramento HOG member Rod accepts Chapter Challenge Award

Oakland HOG and Golden Gate HOG are neck and neck in the Martini Challenge

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2016 O’Reilly Sacramento Autorama February 12-14 (Sacramento): The O’Reilly Sacramento Autorama 2016 presented by Vintage Ford at Cal Expo was filled with hot rods, customs and motorcycles from around the globe along with our homeboys from the surrounding Sacramento area were also there struttin their stuff.

James Dean from Rebel Design in Roseville along with his daughter were showing custom painted bikes. James was showing his custom paint work while his daughter was selling Girl Scout cookies! We are happy to report “she made a killin” The first annual Lowriders Showroom was presented by Relentless West Coast Car Club. Best of Show Magazine was on hand to award the trophies to the winning entries. Viejitos Car Club received the Ladies pick presented by the Ladies of Relentless Car Club from BC Fabrication in Rancho Cordova.

Congratulations to Ralph Garcia for his Best Of Show award at the Lowrider Showcase Room on Saturday night. The entries were magnificent and magnificently displayed…Thanks to everyone that made the 2016 O’Reilly Sacramento Autorama a huge success!

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Last year I was planning a trip with some of my friends.

Everything was in place to make it the perfect weekend.

We had been planning the trip for some time so as the weeks and days got closer I was checking off my list of the things I needed to do before I left. I also had the list of things I needed to pack and the things I needed to check on the bike. Lets see, get someone to watch the dog, let the neighbors know I am leaving so they can watch the house, turn off the A/C, put sticks in the windows and make sure to lock the door as I walk out. Check Okay, I packed some food, an extra pair of jeans, and a couple of my favorite Harley T-Shirts, socks, skivvies and got em all in my T-Bag. I washed the Fat Boy put a layer of polish on him, changed the oil, made sure I had all the tools in my tool bag and I was ready to go.

I couldn’t wait to get away and take a much needed break. I pulled the bike out in the driveway fired him up and walked back to close the garage door to let the bike warm up. When I turned back around to face the bike, my jaw dropped in horror as I could almost see the cord coming through my back tire. Are you kidding me? I’m supposed to meet everyone in 30 minutes and now I can’t go. “Stupid Tire”!

I couldn’t believe it. I had checked all the things I thought were important to make the trip a success. The one little thing I over looked was actually the biggest. It

was my tires. It is the foundation that every motorcycle, car, plane, bus and every other vehicle on the road has to have in order to work. Without good tires (the foundation), my trip was aborted. It seems like such a simple task to overlook, but I know a lot of us do. Take a look at your tires from time to time. This is the first things truck drivers are taught to do before every trip; “Bump Your Tires”.

Like our bikes, do we cruise through our days just going through the motions? Making sure all the things we think are important are checked off, but take very little time if any checking our own foundation. The tires like our hearts are very vulnerable. It is the very thing that keeps the drive alive inside each and every one of us to keep us moving forward. You gotta learn to “bump your tires” every now and again. Check your foundation, check your heart so when the time comes to make the journey, you are not looking at a flat while others are ready to ride. The lord says above all else, guard and check your heart. If you need direction, come see us at Thunder Road, we can help.

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MY TWO CENTS:

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Is Here!

That’s right! But don’t let that be a false sense of security for you. That sounds good and fine if you ride a motorcycle, but the cagers don’t know that, unless they look at the big lit up signs on the side of the freeway that say “Share the road. Look twice for motorcycles.” Some will notice the signs as they are putting on makeup, talking on the phone, eating, getting high or texting. And if you think these things don’t happen on the freeways then you’ve never been on a major freeway during morning and evening commute hours.

I’m all for the idea of “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.” I think it’s one hell of an idea and I really appreciate someone trying to look out for us, especially since there is some pretty wild shit happening on the freeway these days.

I’ve seen a woman putting on makeup while eating a bowl of cereal and smoking a joint. I’ve seen people reading I-pads, newspapers, magazines and files, and I’ve seen people changing cloths while driving on the freeway and I can’t even begin to tell you how many people I see drinking coffee, smoking a cigarette and talking on the phone drifting from side to side in their lane.

I don’t even want to talk about some of the sick bastards I’ve had the misfortune of seeing…… We’ll just leave it at that. Then there are the people who text, they’re the worst of all. This scares me more than anything. I would rather ride next to some sick bastard who is eating a bowl of cereal, putting on his makeup while reading the paper, getting high, masturbating, drinking coffee and talking on his cell phone then ride next to an asshole who is texting. I hate to say this, but at least the sick bastard knows I’m there while he’s doing all this. The texting people are oblivious to their

surroundings, even at 70 miles per hour they have no idea what’s going on around them. #SMH #NOTLOL #WTF Motorcycle Safety Awareness is also something we should recognize and observe as well. So maybe be a little more cautious this month while splitting lanes, or keep thinking the people in oncoming traffic can’t see you and they might turn left in front of you. The weather is changing and the sun is coming back again, so remember, if the sun feels good on your back, it’s probably in the eyes of oncoming traffic. If the sun feels good on your face, the traffic behind you has the sun in their eyes and might not see you or your brake lights. This is a dangerous life style we live, so we have to stay on top of our game when we ride, because things happen so fast!

We can’t expect people doing distractive driving acts to acknowledge us, no matter how cautious we ride. It doesn’t matter what kind of bright fluorescent colors you’re wearing, if a driver is not paying attention, the driver is not going to see you, so we try to grab the attention of one of their other senses, like hearing, so we make our bikes a little louder. Yeah, that’s right!

The loud exhaust is to get attention, the attention of an idiot driving a car that’s doing who knows what. It’s a form of defense against the driver of a car NOT paying attention! Let’s make this Motorcycle Safety Awareness month a good one and everyone make it home safe!

Now go have fun, be aware and make yourself heard, and by all means, ride like hell! That’s my two cents.

Al Cagle, www.rackandpull.com

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The IRS decides to audit Grandpa, and summons him to the IRS office.

The IRS auditor was not surprised when Grandpa showed up with his attorney.

The auditor said, ‘Well, sir, you have an extravagant lifestyle and no full-time employment, Which you explain by saying that you win money gambling.. I’m not sure the IRS finds that believable.’

I’m a great gambler, and I can prove it,’ says Grandpa. ‘How about a demonstration?’ The auditor thinks for a moment and said, ‘Okay. Go ahead.’ Grandpa says, ‘I’ll bet you a thousand dollars that I can bite my own eye.’

The auditor thinks a moment and says, ‘It’s a bet.’

Grandpa removes his glass eye and bites it. The auditor’s jaw drops.

Grandpa says, ‘Now, I’ll bet you two thousand dollars that I can bite my other eye.’

The Artificial Insemination man arrives. Suzy takes him down the long row of cows until she sees the nail, and tells him, “This is the one. This one right here!”

“How did you know this is the cow to be bred?” the A.I. guys asks curiously to the ditzy cute blonde.

“By the nail over her stall,” Suzy says proudly.

Then the man asks, “What’s the nail for?”

Well, duh, I reckon’ it’s to hang your pants on.” _________________________________________________ A few minutes before the church services started, the congregation was sitting in their pews talking.

Suddenly, Satan appeared at the front of the church.

Now the auditor can tell Grandpa isn’t blind, so he takes the bet.

Everyone started screaming and running for the front entrance, trampling each other in a frantic effort to get away from evil incarnate.

Grandpa removes his dentures and bites his good eye. The stunned auditor now realizes he has wagered and lost three grand, with Grandpa’s attorney as a witness. He starts to get nervous.

Soon the church was empty except for William who sat calmly in his pew without moving, seemingly oblivious to the fact that God’s ultimate enemy was in his presence..

‘Want to go double or nothing?’ Grandpa asks ‘I’ll bet you six thousand dollars that I can stand on one side of your desk, and pee into that wastebasket on the other side, and never get a drop anywhere in between.’

So Satan walked up to William and said, ‘Do you know who I am?’

The auditor, twice burned, is cautious now, but he looks carefully and decides there’s no way this old guy could possibly manage that stunt, so he agrees again.

‘Nope, sure ain’t.’ said the calm as a clam William.

The auditor leaps with joy, realizing that he has just turned a major loss into a huge win.

But Grandpa’s own attorney moans and puts his head in his hands.

‘Are you okay?’ the auditor asks.

‘Not really,’ says the attorney. ‘This morning, when Grandpa told me he’d been summoned for an audit, he bet me twenty-five thousand dollars that he could come in here and piss all over your desk and that you’d literally be happy about it!’

Guts-Is arriving home late, after a night out with the lads, being met by your wife with a broom, & having the “Guts” to ask: “Are you still cleaning, or are you flying somewhere?” Balls-Is coming home late after a night out with the lads, reeking of perfume w/lipstick on your collar, slapping your wife on the bum and having the “Balls” to say: ‘You’re next, Chubby.’ Both have same result. Sudden death. _________________________________________________ One morning, before he goes out to the fields, the farmer says to his sweet, albeit ditzy blonde young wife, “The Artificial Insemination man is coming to impregnate one of our cows today. I drove a nail into the two-by-four above the cow’s stall so you can show him where it is, okay?”

‘Aren’t you afraid of me?’ Satan asked.

‘Don’t you realize I can kill you with one word?’ asked Satan.

‘Don’t doubt it for a minute,’ returned William, in an even tone.

‘Did you know that I can cause you profound, horrifying AGONY for all eternity? stated Satan.

‘Yep,’ was the calm reply. ‘And you are still not afraid?’ asked Satan.

‘Nope,’ said William.

More than a little perturbed, Satan asked, ‘Why aren’t you afraid of me?’

William calmly replied, “been married to your sister for over 40 years now”.

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Grandpa stands beside the desk and unzips his pants, but although he strains mightily, he can’t make the stream reach the wastebasket on the other side, so he pretty much urinates all over the auditor’s desk.

William replied, ‘Yep, sure do.’

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Horse Power by Gerolamy 4046 Wayside Lane – Ste J Carmichael, CA 95608 (916) 638-9008 / (916) 485-8288

Mid Cal Cycles 2510 Evergreen Avenue – Ste E W. Sacramento, CA 95691 916-373-1745

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Mitchell’s Modesto Harley-Davidson www.mitchellsmodestohd.com 500 N. Carpenter Rd Modesto, CA 95351 (209) 522-1061 Old E Metalworks www.oldemetalworks.com 3263 Monier Circle – Unit C Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 (916) 638-8907 Omega Motorcycle www.OmegaCycle.com 660 Harbor Blvd West Sacramento, CA 95691 (916) 372-2206 Penngrove Motorcycle Company www.penngrovemotorcycleco.com 9585 Main Street Penngrove, CA 94951 (707) 793-7993 Rack and Pull Industries www.rackandpull.com (916) 899-1188 Ride-On-Motorcycles www.Ride-On-Motorcycles.com 1416 Sonoma Blvd Vallejo, CA 94590 (707) 647-RIDE(7433) River City Motorcycles www.RiverCityMC.com 2539 Arden Way Sacramento, CA 95825 (916) 979-9915 Seatworks Custom Motorcycle Seats www.SeatWorksCMS.com (916) 729-1012 Sonoma County Harley-Davidson www.SonomaCountyHD.com 7601 Redwood Drive Cotati, CA 94931 (707) 793-9180 Spirit Motorcycles San Jose 460 Meridian Ave San Jose, CA 95126 (408) 571-6000

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Slabsides Motorcycle Parts 2100 Winchester Blvd.

Campbell, CA 95008 408-364-0284 Two Gunners Custom Iron www.twogunnerscustomiron.com 21183 State Hwy 20 Penn Valley, CA 95946 530-263-8071 V Dawg Cycles 5630 Roseville Rd – Suite C Sacramento, CA 95842 (916) 338-3710 VICTORY of Citrus Heights

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7601 Auburn Blvd Citrus Heights, CA 95610 (916) 725-8158 WindVest Motorcycle Products www.WindVest.com 16840 Joleen Way Morgan Hill, CA 95037 (408) 377-7323 Xtreme Cycle of Sacramento www.XtremeCyclesSac.com 5910 Auburn Blvd. #11 Citrus Heights, CA 95621 (916) 348-3366 Tattoos The Dogfather Tattoo Company 120 J Street Fremont, CA 94536 (510) 677-0844 Tattoo Betty’s www.tattoobettys.com 125 Peek Street – Ste C Jackson, CA 95642 (209) 223-3534 Wild Bill Tattoo www.wild-bills.com 115 Lincoln Street Roseville, CA 95678 (916) 783-9090

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March 19 (Penryn): PRESS RELEASE - The Sons of California M/C Gold Country and Sacramento County, would like to thank everyone who attended our charity event benefiting W.E.A.V.E. Thanks to everyone’s participation, we collected lots of Easter baskets, clothing and money for those that belong to this great organization, making this event a success for all.

A special thanks to all the volunteers from the Sons of California M/C and W.E.A.V.E. for making this happen!

Also a huge shout out to the Valencia Club for having us, and let’s not forget Savannah Blue for laying down some kick ass tunes all day long! See you all next year... Sons of California M/C Photos contributed by Forrest Coss

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MAY 1 NorCal Cycle Swap SACRAMENTO Located at West Wind Drive-In 9619 Oates Drive. Swap with 100 vendors, all makes and models of bike parts. 8:30 am, 5 bucks. For more information: www.norcalcycleswap.com See Flyer On Page 33 MAY 1 Amador Wedding Faire JACKSON Presented by Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort - 12222 New York Ranch Road. 1 p.m. to 4 pm / $10. The event will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Grand Oak Ballroom. There will be a no-host bar and concessions available for purchase. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. If you are interested in being a vendor or having a booth at the Amador Wedding Faire, please contact our Sales Department at (209) 223-8477 or sales@JacksonCasino.com For more information: Casino Cashier Cage / www.jacksoncasino.com MAY 1 Annual Swap Meet and Parking Lot Sale MODESTO Located at Renegade Classics Modesto. 9am-2pm FREE. Annual Swap Meet and Parking Lot Sale. FREE space to buy/sell/trade merchandise. Vendor set up 7:30am-9am. Troy will assign space as you arrive. Renegade Classics Garage Sale with merchandise up to 70% OFF. Leathers, Travel Bags, Helmets and More! For more information: renegadeclassics@sbcglobal.net See Flyer On Page 12 MAY 7 2nd Annual T-Force Memorial Fun Run NEVADA CITY Presented by Sinbads M.C. Nor-Cal. Located at Nevada City Elks Lodge 518 - Hwy 49. Sign-In for poker run 8am-10:30am. Run route announced at sign-in. $20 per rider $30 w/passenger. Live music by The Charlie Brechtel Band, Poker Run. Tri-Tip & Chicken w/ fixins. Prize Raffles, 50/50, Bike Games, No Host Bar. For more information: Foo-E (530)615-9258 / sinbadsnorcalmc@gmail.com MAY 7 10th International Female Ride Day WORLDWIDE Get on your bikes, be out there and be visible - “Just Ride”. The day highlights the enjoyment and camaraderie women share through the activity of motorcycling. All motorcycle makes from two wheelers, three-wheelers, and scooters; on road, off-road or track take part.

MAY 7 Ladies of Folsom Harley Ride (previously known as Guidera Girls Ride) FOLSOM Presented by Folsom HOG Chapter #1787. Folsom Harley-Davidson – 115 Woodmere Rd. Early check-in at the Ladies Garage Party Friday on May 6th 6pm – 7:30pm. Day of check in 9am – 11am. $25 Single/ $35 2-up (Men are welcome with lady passenger). On-Line registration will begin March 1, 2016 and will end on April 24, 2016. Come join us for an awesome “LADIES” ride through the Sierra Foothills. Entertainment, vendors and BBQ. For more information: activities@folsomhog.org / register online at www.folsomhog.org MAY 7 11th Annual Gold Country Lions Motorcycle Poker Run GRASS VALLEY Presented by Gold Country Lions Club of Grass Valley.

Registration at the Higgins Diggins Lions Community Center -22490 East Hacienda Drive. 8:30 am. $25 single/$40 couple No-host pancakes and eggs breakfast $7.50. A modified 110-mile ride through the foothills of western Nevada County. All motorcycles and scooters are welcome. Bring your mom, and she rides for free.

The final destination is Greenhorn Campground at Rollins Lake. Tritip barbeque lunch, high and low hand, raffle prizes, 50/50 drawing, silent auction, ride pins for all participants. Live music by Mad Dash.

Camping available at Greenhorn Campground (530) 272-6100. For more information: goldcountrylions@sbcglobal.net MAY 7 HellBent M/C 707 Crew May Daze Party VALLEJO Presented by HellBent M/C 707 Crew. Located at Gentleman Jim’s -1324 Lincoln Rd E. 6pm-??? $20 pre-party donation, $25 donation at the door. Live music, food, vendors, adult entertainment. For more information: Johnny B HellBent M/C 707 Crew President at (916) 666-1163 / HellBentMC707Crew@yahoo.com See Flyer On Page 73 MAY 7 Salsa Contest FRESNO Presented by Harley Davidson of Fresno - 4345 West Shaw Ave. 11:30am-2:30pm. This is your chance to get some cash and hold some bragging rights. Benefiting the Down syndrome Association.

For more information: casey@hdfresno.com

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MAY 7 Mammath Motorsports Open House ROHNERT PARK Presented by Mammath Motorsports - 5681 Redwood Dr. 11am to 4pm. Free to the public Join us in celebrating our new location. Good food, product demos, industry reps, clearance deals, raffle prizes and The Progressive Suspension rep will be on hand providing demos of the 944 rear shocks on YOUR bike. Pre-register for the shock demos as space is limited. For more information: m_thompson28@sbcglobal.net MAY 7 30th Annual Spring Poker Run CHICO Presented by Chico HOG. Start and finish at Sierra Steel HarleyDavidson – 1501 Mangrove Avenue. 8:30am – 4pm. Tickets available at dealership. Pins are available for the first 250 tickets sold. There is a new scenic route. Food (12:30pm-3pm), high & low hand prizes, club participation, 50-50, raffle, vendors. Wings of Eagles benefits families of seriously ill children, in and about Northern California.

MAY 8 Lone Wolf Cycle Annual Swap Meet AUBURN Presented by Lone Wolf Cycle Shop – 160 Team Track Road.

8am. Selling Motorcycle Parts or whatever. Spaces $10 For more information: Brian (530) 889-1769 MAY 12-14 Rogue River Ride FAIRFIELD Presented by AVID Motorcycle. Ride begins at Cycle Gear – 1525 Holiday Lane. Starting at $149 includes a 1000 mile ride starting in Fairfield taking you thru the California Redwoods, Crater Lake and ending in Medford OR. Hang around on Sunday and enjoy the Rogue River with a Hellgate JetBoat ride. For more information: www.rogueriverride.com MAY 12 Grand Opening / Bikini Bike Wash CAMERON PARK Presented by Miller Built – 3115 Alhambra Drive – Ste G. 11am.

Stunt show, vendors, live music from The Good Ol’ Boys. For more information: (530) 672-9141 See Flyer On Page 11 MAY 13 Grand Funk Railroad Concert JACKSON Presented by Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort - 12222 New York Ranch Road. Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort welcomes The American Band – Grand Funk Railroad to the stage. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the concert begins at 7 p.m. Food, beer, and wine will be available for purchase. Tickets are on sale nowFor more information: Casino Cashier Cage / www. jacksoncasino.com See Flyer On Page 66

MAY 14 3rd Annual May-HAM 2016 PACHECO Presented by Mt. Diablo H.O.G. McGuire Harley-Davidson - 93 1st Ave. North. Registration 8am-10am (Last ride out 10:30am) $20 per person. We’re known for fun games and different than usual events -this year we’re planning to go full steam ahead. Come See What We’re Doing! Raffle, games, food and fun. Open to all. Pins to first 200. For more information: mthognews@mcguire-hd.com MAY 14 16th Annual California Rendezvous MADERA Presented by Renegade Events. Located at Madera Fairgrounds 1830 W. Cleveland Ave. 10am Huge bike show, vendors, food & beer, stunt shows by Jason Pullen, hot models, live music by Masters of Rock, bikini contest. NEW amateur wheelie contest!! Come be part of the show and join the fun. You’ll tell stories about this event for years! For more information: www. renegadeevents.com / (800) 326-3666 See Flyer On Page 32 MAY 14 Renew The Ride VACAVILLE Presented by Iron Steed Harley-Davidson. 9am/$10 Per Person.

The Harley-Davidson community is committed to preserving and renewing the freedom to ride because the great outdoors is not just where we live, it is where we ride. For every dollar raised Harley Davidson will plant a tree, so let’s help plant thousands.

For more information: Events@ironsteedhd.com MAY 14 5th ABATE Local 17 Annual Poker Tournament VACAVILLE Presented by ABATE Local #17. Located at Moose Lodge – 6585 Gibson Canyon Rd. Sign in at 4pm Cards Fly at 5pm, buy in is $60. There will be Early Buy in Bonuses There will also be a Raffle with really nice prizes. This will support Yountville Home, Vaca fish, and Sarah’s Scholarship, charities. For more information: Ron (707) 761-4058 / Glenn (707) 624-6310 MAY 14 Yuba City HOG “Surprise” Poker Run YUBA CITY Presented by Yuba City Harley Owners Group (HOG). Registration at Guidera’s Harley Davidson - 720 Onstott Rd. 9am – 11am / $20 per person. Take a ride through the beautiful foothills and farmlands. Stop at Colusa Casino for free buffet lunch then head back to Guidera’s to check in your poker hand and win some prizes! Proceeds to benefit, YS Toy Run, Salvation Army and Pink October. For more information: Rob Chaney, Director (530) 788-5189 / yubacityhoginfo@gmail.com MAY 14 UBNC Handi-Riders Run OROVILLE Presented by United Bikers of Norther California- Butte County. Located at 2598 South 5th Avenue. Doors open at Noon. $20 per person/$30 per couple. Food served at 2pm, Live band and door prizes. Fundraiser for Handi-Riders of Northern California. Handi-Riders is a non-profit organization that provides Equine Therapy for disabled children and adults. For more information: rabalzli@yahoo.com

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Freestyle motocross show featuring Nick Dunne. Live music featuring End Time Lions. Poker run at 2pm. Bike raffle. Fire dancers from R.A.W. For more information: Pedro_s55@yahoo.com MAY 14 Freedom Rides Trike Conversion Anniversary Ride LINCOLN Presented by Freedom Rides Trike Conversion – 643 Lincoln Blvd. 10am-2pm. Ride at 11am. Music and Lunch at noon.

Register today! For more information: (916) 434-2980 See Flyer On Page 21 MAY 14 21st Annual Spring Party HEALDSBURG Presented by Cycleworks – 1401B Grove Street. 11am-4pm. Great food, great fun, door and raffle prizes. 50-50 drawing. Live music by The Renovators. For more information: (707) 431-0404 MAY 15 Annual Swap Meet and Parking Lot Sale SACRAMENTO Presented by Renegade Classics - 6758 Folsom Blvd. 9am-2pm FREE. FREE space to buy/sell/trade merchandise. Vendor set up 7:30am-9am. Troy will assign space as you arrive. Renegade Classics Parking Lot Sale with merchandise up to 70% OFF. Leathers, Travel Bags, Helmets and More! For more information: (916) 454-3700 MAY 15 MMA Motorcycle Swap Meet LINCOLN Presented by MMA of California – 1630 Hwy 193. 8am-4pm.

FREE Admission per person. Parking $5 Donation per vehicle. All makes, models, newer & vintage. See Flyer On Page 76 MAY 18-29 National Veterans Awareness Ride AUBURN to WASHINGTON, DC Presented by National Veterans Awareness Organization . Ride from Auburn Veterans Hall to Washington, D.C. / Rolling Thunder. Breakfast 7am. Leave 8am. No cost to ride. Visiting 13 Veterans Homes and Hospitals, 11 memorial sites, 4 schools along the way. Lodging, gas, meals not included. For more information: www.nvao.us MAY 20-22 Demo Days SAN JOSE Presented by Lane Splitter Harley-Davidson – 1551 Parkmoor Avenue. Test rides – on the hour, every hour. FREE tshirt* when you test ride. *One tshirt per person. See Flyer On Page 53

MAY 21 Habitat for Humanity “Hammer Down for Homes” STOCKTON Presented by 105.9 The Bull / Habitat for Humanity. Run starts at The Whisky Barrel - 151 W. AlderSt. Registration at 10am. $25 early - $30 day of. Stops are Waterloo Restaurant - Waterloo, Hawg Dogs-Valley Springs, Old Corner Bar -Clements, Habanero Hots-Lodi, final stop Gun and Bocce Club - 4343 N Ashley Lane in Stockton. Live music, food and raffle prizes. Proceeds go to help build safe and affordable homes for families in need. For more information: Habitat for Humanity San Joaquin (209) 463-1043 / 105.9 The Bull (209) 948-5786 MAY 21 Wanderers Fallen Brothers Memorial OROVILLE Presented by Wanderers M/C. Located at 479 Plumas Avenue.

11am $ a person or $30 a couple There will be food, door prizes and music. For more information: Mike B (530) 534-5125 / (530) 990-5125 MAY 21 Forever Freedom Poker Run and Party IV PENRYN Presented by Grateful Ones Motorcycle Club - Registration at Valencia Club - Taylor Rd. $25 per rider, $30 per couple. 2pm / Party 6pm at Sierra View Community Center - 55 School St in Colfax. Entry to party $15. All those participating in the poker run will receive a free t-shirt, entry to the party, food, chance to win a 40” TV. Music featuring A Cool Addiction Live, Food raffle and fun for all. Go to www. thegratefulonesmotorcycleclub.com/2nd-amendment-raffle to enter a chance to win a firearm worth $500. Special raffle for those present at the party. Benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. For more information: jamesnovaes@gmail.com See Flyer On Page 71 MAY 21 Binford’s Grand Opening Bash MANTECA Please join us for the Grand Opening of our new location - 1297 N Main St. 11am to 4pm. Ride in or bring the family and check out the new shop, new faces, and new locale. Ride in bike show shoot out (from 11am to 2pm) for $1000 in prizes, judged by top industry professionals.

Free hot dogs and soda, live music and dancing, and beer garden for those 21 and over. Manteca Police Department with be showing off their riding skills with Moto police demos and k-9 demos as well. Come out for a day of bikes, babes, beer, and fun! For more information: binfordscustomcycles@yahoo.com See Flyer On Page 31 MAY 21 2nd Annual Ride for Independence ATWATER Presented by Atwater 4th of July Committee. Located at Veterans Park. 9am. $25 pre-register/ $30 day of the event. $15 for passengers or lunch only ticket. Event shirts and pins for the first 75 to sign-up! Join us on this Poker Run to support Atwater’s small town America, 4th of July Celebration! Ride through the scenic Central Valley countryside and Sierra Nevada foothills with several stops along the way. The ride will end at Henderson Park in Snelling for a get together on the Merced River! Music, entertainment, lunch buffet, lots of raffle prizes, and $100/$50 Poker Run payout! All proceeds going to the privately funded and volunteer driven, small town 4th of July Celebration in Atwater!

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MAY 21 Harley Giveaway FRESNO Presented by Harley Davidson of Fresno - 4345 West Shaw Ave. 11:30am-2:30pm. Dirt Dogs Softball will be picking the winning ticket to win a 2016 Harley Iron 883. Donny and the Wayward will be playing the classics all day as well as tri-tip sandwiches and a beer garden. If you donated and got a raffle ticket, come down and see if you are the lucky winner! For more information: casey@ hdfresno.com MAY 21 1st Annual Central Valley Christian Biker Rally MODESTO Presented by Central Valley Christian Biker Coalition. Located at Modesto Freewill Baptist Church - 225 E. Orangeberg Avenue.

11am to 5pm. Free event with Love Donations accepted. Fun, Food, Live Music, Bounce house for kids, Bike games and bike show. Face painting, Prayer booth, Baptisms, Guest Speakers.

Swap meet and Vendors. For more information: Leland Fears (209) 404-7267 / Chris Settlemyre (209) 484-7165 MAY 21 Heroes & Hounds Motorcycle Poker Run LINCOLN Presented by RRUFF Healing Heroes Program. Registration at Veterans Hall – 541 5th Street. 8am-10am. Ride 10am-1pm. $25 Single / $35 Double. Breakfast - Lunch - Cold Beer - Entertainment - Raffle -and a special Armed Forces Day Ceremony & Celebration.

Non-riders are welcome to join the fun. Lunch only $15. All proceeds benefit the RRUFF Healing Heroes Program providing scholarships for Service Dog Training to Disabled American Veterans with PTSD, TBI & MST. For more information: Victoria Curtis (916) 435-0916 / FB Page RRUFF Healing Heroes

MAY 27 - 29 8th Annual North Meets South Event SACRAMENTO Presented by Sacramento HOG Chapter #0295. Harley-Davidson of Sacramento - 1000 Arden Way May 27: 12pm-11pm, May 28: 7am-11pm, May 29: 8:30am-3pm Cost: $55 per person includes all activities, event patch and pin.

Space is limited to 450 people. Join us over the Memorial Day weekend along with other National HOG members from the 7 western states for a great time. Welcome party on Friday night that includes a meal and music. On Saturday led rides throughout the beautiful Sacramento and surrounding Northern California scenic areas. Return from your ride and participate in or cheer on the bike games and a banquet dinner, music, dancing, chapter participation ribbons, awards and more. On Sunday a pancake breakfast followed by more led rides to choose from. Registration deadline is May 6, 2016. For more information: www. northmeetssouth.info / admin@northmeetssouth.info.

MAY 29 35th Annual Willits Car and Bike Show WILLITS Presented by Willits Chamber of Commerce. Location is Recreation Grove - a shaded park in Willits. 10am-4pm / Free admission. All Cars, All Bikes welcome. Best of Show and People’s Choice Awards. Pre-registration: $15 per vehicle, $20 on Day of Show. Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast 7am-10am - $7.

Proceeds to benefit the Willits Chamber of Commerce and the Willits Toy Run. For more information: richv74@gmail.com MAY 29 5th Annual Good Ol’ Boys MC Veteran’s Run SANTA ROSA Presented by Good Ol’ Boys MC. Located at Santa Rosa Vets Memorial Building – 1351 Maple Avenue. 9am Sign-In. Pack leaves at 11am. $25 includes steak dinner and run shirt. Live music, raffle prizes, vendor booths. Show & Shine Car show. For more information: Conrad (707) 694-2456 See Flyer On Page 72

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MAY 26-28 Memorial Weekend Tent Event FRESNO Presented by Harley Davidson of Fresno - 4345 West Shaw Ave. 9am-5pm. Food, sales and fun for the whole family. For more information: casey@hdfresno.com

JUNE 3-5 Street Vibrations Spring Rally RENO & VIRGINIA CITY, NEVADA Presented by Roadshows, Inc. Vendors & participants go to www. roadshowsreno.com. For more information: (775) 329-7469 / admin@roadshowsreno.com See Flyer On Inside Cover

MAY 27 - 29 15th Annual Run-A-Mucca Motorcycle Rally WINNEMUCCA, NEVADA Presented by Winnemucca Convention & Visitors Authority.

Located at 50 W. Winnemucca Blvd. Friday 3pm to 9pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am to 9pm $40 Run Package. Get ready for plenty of action with free live concerts, a $1000 Poker Run, death defying special acts, and of course, the burning bike. Buy the Run Package before April 30, 2016 and receive your Run Shirt, Run Pin, Poker Run and Poker Stagger hands plus the Run Barbecue for only $40.00. For 2015 we will donate $5 to our local veterans groups for each run package sold. For more information: Darrel@winnemucca.com (775) 623-5071 Ext. 102

JUNE 4 4th Annual Motorcycle Pray & Ride PLACERVILLE Presented by New Beginnings Thrift Store. 2pm. Come pray and ride through El Dorado County and Folsom. Ride will begin with prayer at the back side Juvenile Hall - 295 Fair Lane in Placerville, then head over to El Dorado County Jail to pray there then heads over to Folsom Prison for prayer there. The ride ends at New Beginnings Thrift Store, 4516 Missouri Flat Rd in Placerville at 5 p.m. for food and fellowship. Ride is free, Meal is free, Raffle is free, Fellowship is priceless. Donations accepted. For more information: Randy Haskins newbgc11@yahoo.com

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Remember to check for MORE events submitted AFTER print deadline at www.thunderroadsnorcal.com JUNE 4 10th Annual Bike Blessing and Run OAKHURST Presented by Bikers for Christ Central Sierra Chapter. Located at Mountain Christian Center – 40299 Hwy 49. Registration 9:30-10:30am. $20 Complimentary Breakfast from 9:00-9:45.

Bike Blessing at 10am. Run starts at 10:30am and ends at Little Church in the Pines, Fun, food and fellowship. All proceeds go to Helping Hands. For more information: mgsmith@sti.net JUNE 4 Chili Cook Off and Dyna Bike Show OAKDALE Presented by Top Hatters Motor Cycle Central Valley - 1088 Zell Lane. 11am-5pm. $20 Donation. Special Guest Judges, Live DJ

by DJ Greenthumb, Chili Competition, Kick Ass Food, All Riders Welcome. Benefits BreastCancer.org. For more information: Mac (209) 556-7537 JUNE 5 7th Annual Diablo Crew M/C Summer Party TRACY Presented by Diablo Crew M/C. Located at Mountain House Bar -16784 Grant Line Road. 12pm - 5pm. Food – Fun – Prizes. For more information: jimricelandscapeservice@gmail.com JUNE 5 14th Annual Marin County Run SAN RAFAEL Presented by Red & White Sonoma County. Sign in at Pier 15 Bar & Restaurant. 10am-12pm. For more information: sonomacohellsangels.com JUNE 5 22st Annual Hot Rods & Harleys VACAVILLE Presented by ABATE of CA Local 17 and Iron Steed HarleyDavidson. Located at 100 Auto Center Drive. 11am -5pm.

Free Admission. Ride in motorcycle & car show. Food, Drinks, Vendors, large Kids Zone, Raffle and Activities all day long. Live band for great music and dancing. Full day of fun for the whole family. 13 Bike – 7 Car categories. 9am-11am sign in for cars and motorcycles. For more information: Danielle or Dave (707) 455-7000 / events@ironsteedhd.com See Flyer On Page 41 JUNE 10-12 Redwood Run 2016 PIERCY Presented by Kiwanis of the Redwoods – Riverview Ranch. Last of the Old School Rallys. Tickets $130 ($180 at the gate) 2nights of non-stop kick ass music!! Biker games, vintage & custom motorcycle shows, wet T-shirt contest, commemorative run pin, vendors & tattoo artists, prizes & surprises! Event sells out! 21yrs or older. No attitudes! For more information: www.

RedwoodRun.org See Flyer On Page 35

JUNE 12 After-Redwood Run Bikers Breakfast Buffet LAYTONVILLE Presented by Boomer’s Saloon – 45020 N. Hwy 101. 7am Scrambled eggs, sausage & bacon, hashbrowns, biscuits & gravy, fruit salad and coffee – ALL for $9. “Hair of the Hog” Bloody Marys $10. For more information: (707) 984-6534 See Flyer On Page 11 JUNE 18 Father’s Day LATHROP Presented by Eagle’s Nest Harley-Davidson -13900 Harlan Road.

11am - 2pm. Ride on over to Eagle’s Nest Harley-Davidson.

Stevie Steamers will be at Eagle’s Nest Harley-Davidson cooking Lockford Sausages. For more information: megan@ eaglesnesthd.com JUNE 18 Biker’s Blood Drive Kick-Off FRESNO Presented by Harley Davidson of Fresno - 4345 West Shaw Ave. 11:30am-2:30pm. Donate blood. Food, sales and raffles. For more information: casey@hdfresno.com JUNE 18 3rd Annual Nor-Cal Motorcycles Poker Run PARADISE Presented by Nor-Cal Motorcycles – 7654-B Skyway.

Registration at 10am. Single rider $25 / Rider and passenger $45/ Dinner only $15 includes dinner and entertainment.

Kickstands up at 11am. Last bike out at noon. Ride finishes in Butte Meadows at The Bambi Inn includes dinner and live music by Charlie Brechtel Band. Proceeds benefit Butte County Vietnam Veterans. For more information: (530) 876-9675 / norcalmotorcycles@yahoo.com See Flyer On Page 73 JUNE 25 Best Bike Event PLACERVILLE Presented by Boozefighters Chapter 121. Located at PJ’s Roadhouse - 5641 Motherlode Dr. 12pm - 4pm. $10 per person / $15 a couple. Music by The Simms Band. Food by catering truck Cluck-n-Chuck. Bikini Bike wash, trophy for best bike, vendors, 50/50, Raffle. Come on out for a great time. For more information: David (916) 802-2834 or jabr@boozefighters121.com JUNE 25 15th Annual Trucking for Hospice Poker Run FRENCH CAMP Presented by California Trucking Association/ San Joaquin Unit.

Located at 10182 S. Harlan Rd. Registration 7 to 9AM $35 prior to June 1st $40 after per person. Annual poker run thru the San Joaquin Valley and Foothills benefits San Joaquin Hospice and Community Hospice. BBQ, Truck Show, Entertainment, and Raffle at end of run. Holding raffle for 2016 Harley Street Bob pre selling 300 tickets for $100 each. For more information: www. truckinforhospice.org / Steve Blanchard (209) 652-9252 / Glenn Richardson (209) 649-7407

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JUNE 25 California Flat Track Championship Hooligans Twin Class MERCED Presented by Merced Speedway and Barhoppers MC – 900 Martin Luther King Jr Way. Gates open at 5:30pm. $12 adults / $8 kids / Kids 5 and under free. Motorcycle Run Sign Ups: 2-4pm at 863 W. 15th Street in Merced. Races Start at 7pm For more information: nando.servin@yahoo.com

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JULY 1- 3 2016 Hollister Independence Rally HOLLISTER Presented by Roadshows, Inc. VIP, Vendors & participants go to www.roadshowsreno.com. For more information: (775) 329-7469 / admin@roadshowsreno.com See Flyer On Page 72 JULY 2 Hollister Christian Biker Rally HOLLISTER Presented by Christian Biker Coalition. Located at Hollister United Methodist Church. 10am - 2pm. Free Event.

For more information: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/440943876055025/ JULY 8-10 Camp Komratto 9 LOCH LOMAND Presented by The Komratto Foundation. Located at 12475 Hwy 175. $85 for 2 nights camping, biker games, live music with BBQ on Saturday. July 9: Moonshine Bandits. Don’t miss it!

21 and over. For more information: (707) 889-5379 / www. campkomratto.com See Flyer On Page 14 JULY 9 Americana Run VACAVILLE Presented by Iron Steed Harley Davidson. 9am. $15 per person includes Hot Dog/Hamburger lunch. Come out and be prepared for the all American experience. Pie eating contests, bobbing for apples and even a horseshoe tournament. Don’t miss this all American event because it will truly be awesome. For more information: Events@ironsteedhd.com JULY 9 7th Annual American Legion Riders Chapter 119 Placerville Poker Run PLACERVILLE Presented by American Legion Riders Chapter 119 Placerville - 4561 Greenstone Road. Registration from 9am to 11am. Single Rider $20 / 2-Up $30. High/Low Hand, Special Raffle for a 50” Proscan HDTV, includes BBQ Lunch, Chapter Challenge, Raffle and 50/50, Live Music, High Score Pellet Gun Shoot for Red Ryder BB Gun. Biscuit and Gravy available during Registration, and a beautiful ride through the Gold Country! For more information: Area1vp@alrdoc.org

JULY 16 1st Annual Save-A-Life Poker Run WOODLAND Presented by Team Chris. 8am.Chris is a resident of Woodland California where he resides with his wife and three children. Chris was diagnosed with aplastic anemia on November 16th 2015, he will need a bone marrow transplant. Multiple bone marrow drives have been held for Chris, unfortunately a match has not been found. If you would like to help Chris please participate in the poker run. There will be live entertainment 50 / 50 Raffle, Raffle Prizes, High and Low Hand, wild card and food and drinks available at the last stop. All proceeds go to TeamChris. For more information: Al Contreras (530) 544-8872 / Misty Contreras (530) 544-8952 JULY 16 Outta Weed Round the Mountain WEED Presented by Siskiyou Motorcycle Association. 9:30 am. $25 per person includes run pin, and BBQ. 140 mile Poker Run around beautiful Mt Shasta. Nice Rural Ride! Tri tip BBQ, raffles, fun, friends! All are welcome. Proceeds benefit Siskiyou County underprivileged children and elders. For more information: George Quigley (530) 261-0609 JULY 16 Ride To Walk’s 5th Annual Motorcycle Poker Run LINCOLN Presented by Clinton’s Custom Cycles. 8am - 6pm $20 individual/ $30 couple. Ride To Walk’s mission is to enhance the lives of children and young adults with neurological disabilities by providing innovative therapeutic horseback riding activities that are recreational in nature and adapted to the individual’s needs and abilities. Ride To Walk strives to provide a positive support system for individuals with disabilities, their parents/caregivers, and our community. Benefiting Ride To Walk’s Equine Therapy Program.

For more information: ridetowalk@sbcglobal.net JULY 23 2nd Annual Hawaiian Luau NEWARK Presented by Kanaka Hekili MC Oakland Chapter. Located at Swiss Park. 12pm-6pm. $20 advance / $25 at the door. Hawaiian dancing, music, food and drinks Door prizes and raffle. For more information: Prez: “T” (408) 313-0918 JULY 23 ALR District 28 Summer Poker Run PRUNEDALE Presented by American Legion Riders District 28. Sign in at American Legion Post 593 - 8300 Prunedale N. 9am – 10am. $15.

High / Low Hand, 50/50, Raffle, Door prizes, Food, Music, and Silent auction. Proceeds from the silent auction go to Operation Freedom Paws in memory of our lost brother, Wayne Cloukey.

Benefiting Veterans and remembering one of our own. For more information: Linda or John (408) 448-4784.

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Remember to check for MORE events submitted AFTER print deadline at www.thunderroadsnorcal.com JULY 23 6th Annual 111 Mile Motorcycle Ride AUBURN Presented by The Forgotten Soldier Program – Sign in at C & E Auburn Indian & V-Twin - 12015 Shale Ridge Lane. 8:30am Registration / 9:30am Ride. $20 pre-reg / $25 day of /$40 2 up Travel through the beautiful foothills of Northern California and end up at the Armed Forces Pavilion and Community Garden for a tri-tip bbq, raffle, 50/50, music, and more. This is a chapter challenge. Fundraiser for Veterans. For more information: theforgottensoldierprogram.org JULY 23 12th Annual Jokers Wild Poker Run QUINCY Presented by The United Bikers of Northern CA & Plumas County Bear Country Riders. Sign in at Eastside Public House. 10am12pm. Raffle ends 3pm. $20 pp/$35 per couple includes Live Music, poker hand card, lunch, and run pin for the first 100.

Active Military & Veterans w/VA Card $5 off (lunch is on us) HUGE RAFFLE! ALL WHEELS WELCOME AND EVERYONE ELSE TOO! Supports our local veterans & Camp Hug. For more information: Dave and Helen Reynolds (530) 283-9805 / eastsidepublichouse@yahoo.com

BIKE NIGHTS 2nd WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH (May-October) OROVILLE WANDERERS BIKE & CAR NIGHT Presented by Wanderers M/C. Located at Feather Falls Casino – 3 Alverda Drive. 5pm to 8pm. Music, prizes and trophies. Contact Mike B (530) 534-5125 / (530) 990-5125 1st THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH (May-October) AUBURN BIKE NIGHT 2016 Presented by C&E Auburn Indian and V-Twin. 5pm-8pm.

Join us for some great Music, showing off your bike, raffle prizes and more! BBQ available! All Motorcycles are welcome! www.auburnvtwin.com 2nd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH VALLEY SPRINGS BIKE NIGHT Located at El Torero Mexican Restaurant – 2869 Hwy 12.

7pm-9pm. FREE – Everyone welcome! Door prizes. Family friendly For more information: Mike (209) 786-2217 / Gordo (209) 772-8995 EVERY THURSDAY RANCHO CORDOVA BIKER CHURCH NIGHT Presented by Thunder Road Biker Church - 11257 Coloma Road #B8 7pm-8pm

3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH ARCATA BIKE NIGHT Presented by M.O.B. of Humboldt - Everett’s Club on the Plaza at 784 9th Street. The fun starts at 6pm. All motorcycles welcome. Free food, 50/50 raffle, pack ride. / www.mobofhumboldt.com 3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH GRASS VALLEY THROWBACKS THURSDAY Located at Pacos Tacos – 550 Mill Street. 5pm-8pm. A monthly ride-in for vintage choppers and show-and-go customs. This family friendly event features killer grub and live music by the Rockabilly Love Cats! Better yet: No fees, no attitudes, just plain old low-brow fun on two wheels. Tell your friends, and we’ll see your ugly mug on Thursday night! For more information: Troop (530) 451-6646 2nd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH WOODLAND BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE Meeting at VFW Hall – 345 W. Kentucky Avenue. 7pm Meetings are open to the public.

(530) 848-2090 with any questions.

2nd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH FAIRFIELD OPEN HOUSE Presented by Dirty Whites Club House – 748 N. Texas St 8pm - ? Come have a blast! Contact Joe 707694-5251 2nd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH RANCHO CORDOVA OPEN HOUSE Presented by Illuminati MC Clubhouse - 11476 Sunrise Gold Circle. 6pm until??

Let your week and the stress go and relax with us. Good music, good friends, etc!

2nd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH LODI BIKE NIGHT Presented by The Water Hole along with The Red Iron Riders. 246 N. Cluff Ave. 6:30pm Cost depending on the menu $10-$18. A great NO DRAMA social event to get to know others that share the passion of the bike. Outdoor private patio area, pool tables, Shuffleboard, Music, big screen TVs for game nights and more. All bikes welcome, and those without bikes welcome too. For more information: (209) 604-7149 / (209) 327-8283 4th FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH (April-August) OROVILLE SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BIKE NIGHT Presented by Hellbent M/C 823 Crew. Scooters Cafe’ - 11975 State Highway 70.

5pm-8pm FREE. Family friendly fun. Excellent food. Free show what ‘cha rode bike show with trophy give aways. For more information: (530) 534-4644

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benefit a local nonprofit

1st SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH HISTORIC COLFAX PANCAKE BREAKFAST Presented Grand Fathers MC No Cal – Clubhouse 301 S. Railroad Street – 8:30am – 11am. Start your day out with the Grand Fathers MC! 1st SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH SACRAMENTO FREE CHILI DOGS Presented by Harley-Davidson of Sacramento - 1000 Arden Way. 11am-2pm.

Out riding? Hungry? Ride on over to Harley-Davidson of Sacramento and enjoy free chili dogs while supplies last. The chili dogs are free, however all donations will benefit a local nonprofit.

1st SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH LATHROP FREE PANCAKES & SAUSAGE Presented by Eagle’s Nest Harley-Davidson - 13900 Harlan Road. Out riding? Hungry? Ride on over to Eagle’s Nest Harley-Davidson and enjoy free pancakes & sausage while supplies last. All donations will benefit a local nonprofit.

2nd SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH SACRAMENTO $1 BEER & FREE HOG DOGS Located at Harley-Davidson of Sacramento - 1000 Arden Way. 11am-2 pm. Ride on over to Harley-Davidson of Sacramento to enjoy $1 beer while supplies last. Please drink responsibly.

Enjoy free hot dogs while supplies last. All proceeds and donations benefit Sacramento HOG (they are a non-profit organization) 2nd SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH LATHROP FREE HAMBURGERS Presented by Eagle’s Nest Harley-Davidson - 13900 Harlan Road. Ride on over to Eagle’s Nest Harley-Davidson and enjoy free hamburgers while supplies last! All donations will

3rd SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH SACRAMENTO FREE NACHOS Located at Harley-Davidson of Sacramento - 1000 Arden Way. 11am-2 pm. Out riding? Hungry? Enjoy free nachos while supplies last. All proceeds will go to a local nonprofit.

3rd SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH LATHROP FREE HOT DOGS Presented by Eagle’s Nest Harley-Davidson - 13900 Harlan Road. Out riding? Hungry? Enjoy free hot dogs while supplies last at Eagle’s Nest Harley-Davidson. All donations will benefit a local nonprofit.

4th SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH SACRAMENTO FREE HAMBURGERS Located at Harley-Davidson of Sacramento - 1000 Arden Way. 11am-2 pm. Ride on over to Harley-Davidson of Sacramento as we welcome back all new motorcycle buyers. Enjoy free hamburgers while supplies last. The hamburgers are free, however all donations will benefit the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 500 (not in December) 4th SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH LATHROP FREE NACHOS Presented by Eagle’s Nest Harley-Davidson - 13900 Harlan Road. Ride on over to Eagle’s Nest Harley-Davidson to enjoy free nachos while supplies last! (not in December) 5th SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH SACRAMENTO FREE LUNCH Located at Harley-Davidson of Sacramento - 1000 Arden Way. 11am-2 pm. All proceeds benefit a local nonprofit (not in December) 5th SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH LATHROP FREE LUNCH Presented by Eagle’s Nest Harley-Davidson - 13900 Harlan Road. 11am-2 pm. All proceeds benefit a local non profit

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Reference: BF (Biker Friendly Directory) / MP (Marketplace)

2Up Getaways....................................................................................................................... MP A&M Heating and Air Conditioning..........................................................................................37 Al The Wops............................................................................................................................19 American Legion Ambulance...................................................................................................64 Bagger Design...........................................................................................................................5 Bikers Inner Circle................................................................................................................. MP Billy’s Motorcycle Shop............................................................................................................23 Binford’s Custom Cycle...........................................................................................................31 Bliss Electronics......................................................................................................................29 Bones Roadhouse Bar & Grub................................................................................................27 Boomer’s Saloon...............................................................................................................11&27 Buffalo Chip......................................................................................................... BACK COVER C&E Auburn Indian &V-Twin....................................................................................................25 California Custom Trailer & Motorsports.................................................................................33 Citrus Heights Victory.............................................................................................................. 11 Clinton’s Custom Cycle...........................................................................................................65 Custom Design Studios...........................................................................................................62 CycleInsure Agency.................................................................................................................29 Dogfather Tattoo Company......................................................................................................30 Dudley Perkins Co...................................................................................................................55 Eagle Iron and Leather..............................................................................................................5 Eastside Public House........................................................................................................... BF Elkhorn Saloon........................................................................................................................17 Executive Choppers................................................................................................................33 E-Z Brake.............................................................................................................................. MP Fairing Plus.............................................................................................................................62 Featherbed Railroad Bed & Breakfast.....................................................................................17 Folsom Harley-Davidson.................................................................................................58/CAL Freedom Rides Trikes.............................................................................................................21 Freeport Bar & Grill.................................................................................................................18 Giusti’s Place...........................................................................................................................18 Granzella’s...............................................................................................................................27 Harleymann Insurance Agency...............................................................................................33 Hatt’s Motorcycles...................................................................................................................27 HD Performance......................................................................................................................62 HK Cycles................................................................................................................................54 Heidi’s Outrigger Marina & Saloon..........................................................................................19 Hollister Powersports..............................................................................................................64 Hood Supplu Co......................................................................................................................19 Horse Power By Gerolamy......................................................................................................37 Humboldt Performance Cycle...................................................................................................4 Husick’s BBQ Proper & Taphouse...........................................................................................19 Inn of the Lost Coast...............................................................................................................55 Iron Steed H-D........................................................................................................................41 Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort..........................................................................................66 James Dean Rebel Design........................................................................................................4 Jim Wall Insurance Agency.....................................................................................................62 John Jessup’s Dream Rides....................................................................................................63 Johnny’s Bar & Grill................................................................................................................ BF

Kenny’s Bar&Grill.................................................................................................................... 11 Kirby Law...................................................................................................................................1 Lane Splitter Harley-Davidson.................................................................................................53 Loose Cannon Cycle Werks....................................................................................................67 M1 Kustoms............................................................................................................................17 Mid Cal Cycles..........................................................................................................................4 Mary Terry Leathers............................................................................................................... MP Miller Built Performance Cycles.............................................................................................. 11 Mom & Pop’s Saloon.............................................................................................................. BF Nickell’s Customs....................................................................................................................62 NorCal Cycle Swap Meet........................................................................................................33 Nor-Cal Motorcycles................................................................................................................73 Old E Metalworks....................................................................................................................70 Omega Motorcycles................................................................................................................62 Omlete House.........................................................................................................................62 Penngrove Motorcycle Company............................................................................................55 Performance Powercoating.....................................................................................................23 Peter’s Steakhouse.................................................................................................................19 Poor Red’s Bar-B-Q.................................................................................................................20 Rack and Pull Industries..........................................................................................................65 Redwood Run 2016.................................................................................................................35 Renegade Classics.................................................................................................................12 Rick’s Automotive......................................................................................................................5 Ride-On Motorcycles...............................................................................................................63 River City Motorcycles.............................................................................................................65 Roadshows...................................................................................................INSIDE COVER/13 Road Trip Bar & Grill...............................................................................................................49 Rushford & Bonotto Trial Lawyers......................................................................................... MP Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys...........................................................................................76 Rusty Porthole Bar & Grill.......................................................................................................19 San Jose Hogwash.................................................................................................................27 Schapiro & Leventhal................................................................................................................4 SeatWorks...............................................................................................................................33 Sindicate Cycles........................................................................................................................4 Sinister Wheel.........................................................................................................................61 Sonoma County HD..................................................................................................... EVENTS Spancky’s Bar......................................................................................................................... BF Spirit Motorcycles......................................................................................................................5 Sunol Railroad Café................................................................................................................23 T3 Design Studios................................................................................................................. MP Tattoo Betty’s...........................................................................................................................31 The Florence Bar & Grill..........................................................................................................27 The Leatherworks....................................................................................................................17 Thunder Road Biker Church....................................................................................................63 Two Gunner Custom Iron........................................................................................................10 V Dawg Cycles........................................................................................................................27 Wild Bill Tattoo.........................................................................................................................31 WindVest.................................................................................................................................37 Wimpy’s Marina.......................................................................................................................19

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