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s hard as I try to put a positive spin on the devastating month of August in Northern California, no one was untouched by the wild fires. Although you might not have been displaced by the fires that have ravaged our state, the smoke in the air was so thick over all of NorCal that it was at times hard to breathe. And to add insult to an already bad situation - it seemed like most days the temperatures topped the 100 degree mark. This combination made it hard to want to get outside and be active.

On The Cover:

Award winning bike provided by Wes Lund. Photo by Stan Hill / Models: Renee & Teresse.

Layout and Design Meredith Hancock/Hancock Graphics Magazine Contributors Wild Bill Hill Billie Wilson/Billie The Kid Photography Taleah Ebey / T3 Design Studios Rich “Foot” & Jennifer “Sunshine” Elkins Randy Wenslawski Rae Lynn Flippo Barry Mendenhall Dan & Nad Rogers Gary & Mary Hoffman Bobby “G” Godwin Cyndee Reed Van Hooser Tina DeKruse / Awesome Photography My Two Cents Al Cagle / al@rackandpull.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 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

I just can’t wrap my head around the degree of suffering that the fire victims went through with thousands of homes and businesses lost. Without a doubt, the aftermath of this will be felt by all for years to come. The one shining light through all of this was that within our small motorcycling community, we witnessed as bikers once again were leading the way to help in any way they could. Social media was alive with bikers doing what we do, organizing to bring relief right away with bottled water to the communities hardest hit and fundraisers that will help to get people some of whom lost everything but the clothing on their backs, get them immediate relief. There are still efforts on going and the needs will be great for some time to come. I am so proud and grateful to be a part of this motorcycle riding community.

Our sincere thanks go out to all first responders who put their lives on the line and in some cases paid the ultimate sacrifice trying to save lives and property. Without their sacrifice and dedication there most likely would have been many more lives lost. As I write this the Mendocino and Shasta fires are at 69% and 71% contained, let’s all hope and pray that the worst of fire season is over and that we will see our beautiful NorCal blue sky open up the road ahead of us soon.

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My Two Cents...................................................................... 6 Ride Destination.................................................................. 8 Sierra Stake Out 2............................................................. 16 Pain On!............................................................................ 20 Camp Komratto................................................................. 22 Hekili MC Santa Clara-Oakland Chapter Luau.................. 26 Fugawi Run....................................................................... 28 All Bikes by the Bay 2018.................................................. 30 Western Flat Track Santa Rosa Short Track Races.......... 33 Center Calendar................................................................ 34 Street Vibrations Rally....................................................... 42 Thunder Road Church....................................................... 44 Antique MC Club of America............................................. 47 Nor Cal Cycle-Swap.......................................................... 48 Joker’s Wild....................................................................... 50 Biker Band Revue: Moonshine Bandits............................. 52 Open Road Toon............................................................... 56 Biker Friendly Directory..................................................... 57 Marketplace....................................................................... 59

September is suicide prevention awareness month.

However, once a year is not nearly enough (but it is a start) – it’s a prevention that should happen throughout the entire year. It was brought to our attention that with every suicide in the United States -there are 25 suicide attempts and that twice as many die by suicide as by homicide.

It was early June when we got the news that one of our original cover models took her own life. The shocking news spread quickly. Then came the ‘why’ questions which will never be fully answered or understood. Her loved ones reached out to one another for comfort as we began the grieving process. Although each of us deal with grief differently – it is not unusual to feel guilt, shame, anger, depression and loss of productivity. Friends for Survival, Inc is a national nonprofit organization that offers help to anyone touched by a suicide tragedy. Their staff and volunteers have also been directly impacted by a suicide death. They are available to encourage healing and development skills to help cope with a loss. For more information – check out their website at www.FriendsForSurvival.org or call the Suicide Loss Helpline (800) 646-7322 There are resources and people to talk to if you feel trapped, alone, depressed, helpless, desperate, anxious, agitated and have suicidal thoughts or if you know of a loved one who is struggling. They are there to LISTEN and help you feel understood. They are there to help sort out issues and help regain strength to face life. Many have themselves been affected by suicide and want to help. Let them - make that call.

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It was Saturday morning and hot as hell outside. I’m on my way to the Delta to meet my son Allen for a beer and a burger. As I pull up to Foster’s Bighorn, I see his bike parked in front and he’s sitting outside on a bench having a smoke. We greet with a hug and decide to go for a ride before we eat and have a brew. The levees are always fun to ride and we took advantage of the empty roads and we never even saw another bike or car on that ride. After a couple of hours on the hot and windy levee roads, we pull into Al the Wop’s for a ice cold beverage and some grub. If you’ve ever been to Al the Wops then you’ll know this is the place to power down a big meal with a couple of cold brews.

The restaurant is cool and comfortable with air conditioning and we had a glass of water and a beer with our lunch. We had a great time just kicking back and shooting the shit and talking about the ride and we both made note that there were no bikers on the road, and we noticed there were no bikers in the bar either. That was strange. We walked outside and the heat hit us like a ton of bricks. I don’t remember it being that hot when we got there about an hour and a half earlier. We went back inside and pounded another glass of water and headed back outside to hit the road. We started laughing when we got outside and Allen said “What were we thinking?

We must be crazy to ride in this heat?” We talked about how dangerous it could be riding in this heat and we gotta stay hydrated with water, not booze. We rode to the end of the street and he rode off to the left and I rode off to the right, towards home.

I made my way to the freeway, cruising at about eighty five miles an hour and I’m sweating like a slave. The sweat dripping from my eye brows is burning my good eye. I can feel the heat frying my face. My lips are dry and cracked. My mouth and throat are dirt dry and I couldn’t carry on a conversation if had to. I see a sign on an old brick building that says 113 degrees. I see heat waves dancing on the freeway pavement, which by the way, looks damp and shiny and I wonder if the heat is making the oil rise up. I remember thinking “I’m so thirsty I would commit a felony for an ice cold frosty beer right now.” I know damn well I should drink water or Gatorade instead of booze to hydrate myself, but a beer sounds so good right now!

Then I realized why there was nobody on the road today.

It’s too friggin hot! You’d have to be crazy or an idiot to ride in this heat. Just when I started feeling like an idiot, some guy on a sport bike with a big ass rear tire fly’s by me at about 110 mph. The guy was wearing little gym shorts, a tank top and boat shoes, oh yeah, and for safety measures a full face helmet. Bam! There’s your idiot! I knew I was just crazy!

To each his own, but a little common since goes a long way. Imagine the damage a body would sustain wearing that outfit and going down at over a hundred miles an hour. Better yet, screw it, don’t think about it and certainly don’t ride in that outfit! Riding a motorcycle is fun and one of the most dangerous things to do, so protect your feet, leave the boat shoes on deck and for crying out loud, put on some pants! That’s my two cents.

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his month marks somewhat of a milestone for Start SR 49 us. Our first Ride DesVinton tination article appeared in CA Thunder Roads in October of 2012, so the September issue will complete six years with TRM. Wow! Where did it go? (Editor’s Note: We have appreciated your article contributions throughout the years – they have inspired us to be more adventurous like you two.

The added bonus for us has been your friendship!)

With all the devastating wildfires here in California, it isn’t the best of times for getting out and riding. The smoke from these fires has been horrendous as you can see in the photos and, other than on the coast, it covers most of Nor Cal. But, smoke or not, we had made plans and off we went. Since we hadn’t done a highway ride in a while, we decided to ride the entire length of SR49 (Golden Chain Highway.) Named,

Downieville Ski Fence

of course, after the 49ers, those adventurous folks who came to California looking to strike it rich.

The highway connected many of the largest gold mining towns in Northern California, mines located in such cities as Grass Valley, Coloma and Jackson.

We decided to ride it North/ South, so it was up I80 to Truckee, then north on SR89 and then on to Vinton where SR49 ends at the SR70 junction.

Once there, we reversed course and made our way south.

The northern section from Vinton to about Sierraville runs through a wide valley dotted with large cattle ranches. The surrounding mountains (without the smoke) offer up some very nice scenery.

The first town you hit is Loyalton. There you’ll find the Golden West Saloon Restaurant. If you’re ready for a break and some grub, you can’t go wrong here. Once you reach

Jersey Bridge SR 49

Downieville Gallows

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Lake Melones Bridge Central Sierras SR49

Lake McClure Bridge SR49 Sattley, you head into the Sierras and the twists and turns start.

They continue pretty much all the way to North San Juan. Nice!

Made a quick stop in Sierra City. Sharp little town. Always wanted to spend a couple of days there. Maybe next trip.

We called it a day in Downieville. Our digs for the night would be the Carriage House Inn (www.downievillecarriagehouse. com). It’s right on 49 as you cross over the Jersey Bridge.

Our hosts, Liz and Richard, put us in a nice room overlooking the Downie River. So, we took advantage and hung out on the deck for a while. Later, we ventured across the street to the St. Charles Place for a bite to eat and a couple of brews. If continued....

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Car Man

Oakhurst Sierra Sky Ranch you’re by this way and haven’t already done so, check out the Sheriff’s gallows across the Durgan Bridge (thank you Terri!)

It was used only once. That was in 1885 when James O’Neill was hanged for a murder he committed the previous year. It was then dismantled and stored in the county courthouse for future use. But in 1891, the State Legislature passed a law requiring all executions be done at the state level, at either at San Quentin or Folsom. The gallows were later reconstructed and is a Historical Landmark, No. 971.

The following day we were off again enjoying the mountain ride on down through Nevada City. After that, things pretty much level out. Still a lot of benders and some twists down to Placerville though. We did take a butt break at C&E Auburn to check out the new Indians. They seem to get nicer and nicer every year. (Yeah, keep dreaming dear!) After a fine chicken fried steak at Mel’s, we were back on the two-lane.

The terrain is somewhat flatter as you ride through mostly hill country from outside Placerville down to San Andreas and Angels Camp. Made a quick stop at Jamestown H-D as we made our way south to the SR49 cut off at Moccasin.

Personally, this is my favorite section of the Golden Chain.

Especially from Coulterville to Mariposa. The climb up the Central Sierras is awesome! Lots of tight turns and exquisite

Oakhurst Sierra Sky Ranch Library views (could have been better). There are a couple of pull outs with one large one at the top where you can look back down the valley. Quite an impressive sight! Once reaching Oakhurst, our Highway 49 ride was complete. Approximately 315 miles of great riding. Looking back, I wonder just how many turns there are? Well, our trip wasn’t quite over yet.

We skipped up SR41 about four miles and checked into the Sierra Sky Ranch (www.sierraskyranch.com) . We’d hang out there for a couple of days. A very nice place with a cozy rustic atmosphere. Because of the fires closing Yosemite, we just about had the place to ourselves.

A short trip down to North Fork was still on the agenda.

We would ride down one side of Bass Lake and up on the other. Since it was about noonish the next day when we left the ranch, we stopped at La Cabana in Bass Lake for lunch. A pleasant mom and pop Mexican restaurant. Making our way to North Fork, we checked out the town a little and ended up at the Buckhorn Saloon. An old biker dive bar that looks like it could be a fun place to hang out on the weekends. So, after the long day before, the wooded cruise around the lake was a perfect day ride. We had a relaxing evening that night and headed home the next day. Granddaughter’s birthday!

Article and photos contributed by Chuck & Cindy Loseth

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June 22-24 (Silverado): We were off to Born Free in Orange County to see for ourselves what all the hubbub was about for this event. If you love old choppers bikes and the old 70’s styles then you would really enjoy this one. We tagged along with Carlo and Emma from C&E Auburn Indian and V-Twin, magazine contributors Gary and Mary and Tracy and Billie (aka Billie the Kid Photography) who were our tour guides having been to this event last year.

For us, this event was a breath of fresh air with a totally different vibe going on. We really got a kick out of all the girls and guys in their mid 20’s dressed up just like we did back in the 70’s. Bell bottoms, jumpsuits, denim jackets with the sleeves cut off to make their (cuts). It defiantly felt like we had walked into a time warp with all of these beautiful older bikes - some totally custom pieces of art while others were restored to like new condition. Yet others looked as if they had never been so much as wiped down since 1972. You name it - you could probably find it here!

Now this is no small event as you could seriously count the attendees in the thousands with a general admission price at $15 a day. There were bands playing, beer flowing and lots of shade to ward off the sun. I do have to say as far as events go this one had more motorcycle related vendors than any California show we had been to, that was kind of nice to see so many small fabricators or parts builders all Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 12

in one place. Our hotel was close to the venue and we had a blast with our friends cooling off in the pool, having a couple drinks and some great meals and conversations. If you plan on going to this event next year - make sure to include a trip to Cooks Corner on Friday for their most impressive bike show!! Oh hell - the bikes out in the parking lot were not too bad either! Good times Lately, we keep hearing that the younger generation is just not interested in motorcycling like the generations before them. Let me tell you that one look at this show’s crowd made me believe that fear is completely unfounded.

For some of them, their interests might be a bit different but they still show a lot of love for the bikes. The truth is continued....

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that a lot of them reminded me of myself when I was in my early twenties. Doing what we had to, scrounging up what we needed - just so we could keep our two wheels on the road. Society has changed a lot since the 60’s and 70’s, but some things will probably never change.

Article and photos by Stan and Terri Hill. Additional photos by Billie The Kid Photography

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SIERRA STAKE OUT 2 August 3-5 (Emigrant Gap): If you like old school choppers, beer, friends and some awesome riding in the sierras than this event is where it’s at. A three day event at the Cisco Grove Campground up Highway 80. The event was sponsored by Lowbrow, Biltwell, Babes Ride Out, S&S Performance, 805 Beer, Sailor Jerry, and many others. After arriving, the evening kicked off with some great along with good and bad karaoke. Lines began forming and I asked what was the lines for - unbeknownst to me, there was FREE 805 Beer and Sailor Jerry! I double dipped the lines quite often. With the wildfires going on in NorCal, there was some smoke but not enough to choke you. After waking and getting some breakfast down to cure the night before, everyone was encouraged to ride as they had multiple routes, but you could travel anywhere, one place in particular was the Donner Pass Memorial in Truckee where the ill-fated Donner Party tried to take an unknown short cut which resulted in a bad way. After returning from the riding there was a nice cool river to cool down right next to the event. Later in the day was the Lowbrow Bike Show. I had an extra ticket that I sold to Brian from Tahoe for a 5th of Fireball... he showed up on a 1962 Pan which won the contest with some other classes. The night faded into some bands playing throughout the night - Shelby Cobra and Everyday Outlaw. The next morning was getting breakfast, bike blessing and on your way, great time and hope to see ya all there next year!

Article and photos contributed by Earl Bundy

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ide-On Motorcycles in Vallejo is where we found this little beast of a machine. Ride-On is a great place to get any type of service done on your ride or to have it decked out just the way you want. What you might not know is that they also search out and have a big inventory of some best used bikes for sale (www.ride-onmotorcycles.com). You never know - your new ride might just be there waiting for you! Along with used motorcycles, they also have parts and accessories to keep you rolling in style. But the main reason we are here is to share this sweet FXR that was custom built right here in Vallejo. It just has that “C’mon - I wanna RIDE” look about it. So let’s get into the nuts and bolts and see what this FXR is made of.

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BIKE SPECS BIKE: 1991 H-D FXR BUILDER: Ride-On Motorcycles OWNER: Mike Fawver ENGINE: S&S 97ci BUILDER: Ride-On Motorcycles IGNITION: Thunder Heart CARB: 44MM Keihn AIR CLEANER: Arlen Ness Stg 1 PIPES: Thunderheader TRANSMISSION: Baker FRONT END: HD Race Tech BUILDER: Ride-On Motorcycles BARS: Wild 1 GRIPS: Performance Machine MIRRORS: Drag Specialties HEAD LIGHT: Moto Illumination TAIL LIGHT: Custom Dynamics SEAT: Corbin SPECIAL MODIFICATIONS: Too many to list updated with the Ride-On Motorcycles style.

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TRANSFERRING IMAGES - PART 2 In the last issue, we were discussing various methods of transferring images to a painted surface. As you recall, included were light projectors, digital projectors, and special papers such as Saral. Enclosing this topic, painters have been dealing with this problem for centuries. One of the earliest techniques still used today are pounce patterns.

These patterns are created with a tool called a pounce wheel. It is a simple design consisting of a pencil like shaft with a small wheel at its end point. This wheel has a multitude of spur points around its diameter (much like a cowboy spur). The general procedure is, once the image is drawn on a paper, place a thin piece of cardboard under the drawing.

You then trace the design with your pounce wheel creating holes all along the lines. With a piece of dry sandpaper you lightly scuff the backside of your paper to rid the left over paper tabs. This leaves a very clean surface. This prepared image is then taped to the surface using a pounce bag (a thin sock filled with chalk like powder). Pounce your design which will leave an outline of your image. If you are doing left and right images, simply turn your paper over for the mirror side. FYI this is exactly how Michelangelo prepped the artwork for the Sistine Chapel.

Like most everything in our lives, technology produced a digital version. The only one I am aware of is made by FMS. It is referred to as FMS/MCMAHAN electro pounce. This version leaves clean holes with no back sanding necessary.

Various sizes of holes can be produced by varying the voltage. You can pounce one sheet of paper or many. The cool part is you use a pencil like device. The not so cool part is the cost. The cost of a FMS machine run at about $1,000. Or you can purchase a mechanical pounce wheel and pounce bag for about $20 (hmmm??). These products can be purchased at major art stores or sign supply outlets.

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CAMP KOMRATTO 11 July 13-15 (Middletown): The GOB (Good Ol Boys) MC of Santa Rosa put on some of the best fundraisers in the North Bay. And what started out as a little get together in memory of Dave Komro and Larry Ratto has turned into a great memory and so much fun at Camp Komratto for eleven years now. It is three days of camping and music as well as adult games and BBQ. This year was not to disappoint, on Friday the 13th there were games and music by Aqua Nett who rocked the stage and had everyone dancing and having a good time. Saturday started with bike

games and the Tug of War between the GOB and the Freedom Riders which turned out to be a battle this year. We then went to the bike show, won by John Lago and his beautiful Road King.

The Miss Komratto contest had some stellar competition this year with Brittany crowned as Miss Komratto 2018. After a little BBQ put on by fellow clampers everyone settled in for the music with Aerorocksmith hitting the stage followed by Double Barrel Boys, Diversity of One and then with the Fryed Brothers closing the night out. This year, I had 3 Komratto virgins in my camp and they are already wanting to know about next year’s event!

If you haven’t been yet - you are truly missing out!

Make sure you check out the website at www.campkomratto. com to grab one of their calendars - all proceeds will go to local sports and music in Sonoma County.

Article and photos contributed by Randy Wenslawski

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July 21 (Newark) Photos contributed by Dan Rogers

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Dirty Dave’s ashes being blessed

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FUGAWI RUN July 21 (McKinleyville): This annual Family MC Humboldt event raises funds for the families of injured and fallen Brothers and Sisters. At this year’s event, we travelled into Del Norte County to the Smith River and to the favorite camping and swimming spot of “Dirty Dave” Davis, a beloved member of the biker community not just in Humboldt County, also in locations far and wide. There we said farewell as we spread his ashes. Members of UBNC, MOB, Fog Dogs, Old Coots on Scoots, Ramblers and Jus Brothers, to name a few, showed up to honor the fallen.

On the Smith River

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Micky and Lorene came to honor their long time friend Dirty Dave

Jon S catching up with a Brother

Chaplain Ken UBNC Coast

Dave Mills MOB

Humboldt On 2 Wheels came out to support Fugawi

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Klamath was the 2nd stop

Dizzy D Fog Dogs let me ride with him despite a broken rib.

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ALL BIKES BY THE BAY 2018 July 14 (Samoa): Sponsored by UBNC Coast was an event to provide resources for the senior nutrition program and backpacks for kids locally. Attendance was great and the weather pleasant this year. Everyone had a great time, with vendors providing food, snow cones, jewelry and motorcycle related items. Kids got in on the fun with various games and races to compete in. The ever popular bounce house was a hit. The racing on the track drew a great crowd. Local Family MC member Robert Sifford coming in first place in his event.

Tabitha and Charles brought their two boys who each took home trophies and our favorite gal Sis won her share too.

UBNC Coast President Vince is hoping to get live music for next year. We’ll keep you posted. See you next year and keep riding safe and happy.

Vince UBNC Coast President getting ready to hand out trophys Becca and her Yamaha

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WESTERN FLAT TRACK SANTA ROSA SHORT TRACK RACES

June 30 (Santa Rosa): Western Flat Track came to the Chris Beck Arena at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds for the 3rd race in their 2018 Series. Due to the last minute cancellation of the Humboldt Half Mile, I decided to attend the Santa Rosa races as they were an alternative to the cancelled event in Ferndale. Race action was hot and heavy and I was glad I had come. Racing bike classes ranged from 65cc to Hooligan 750cc plus Harleys and an Indian.

Throughout the day, racers practiced and got a feel for the track and the action which was especially important as it was a very hot day. The first series of races started at 5pm, then a

short break and racing resumed again at 6:30pm. The crowd of spectators quickly grew and the races got off to a good start.

The pace of the competition progressed with the last race just finishing before the 10pm noise curfew.

Western Flat Track put on a well run event and provided a great venue for the action that comes with racing in tight groups all leaning sideways and kicking up lots of dirt. Check out www.westernflattrack.com for more information and a list of their race schedule. You will not be disappointed.

Article and photos contributed by Bobby “G” Godwin

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Award winning bike provided by Wes Lund.

Photo by Stan Hill / Models: Renee & Teresse.

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t has been a four years since we last featured a bike owned by Wes Lund of Elk Grove. When Wes rolled this bike out onto the streets - we could not help but to appreciate this beauty. Actually this is the second time that Wes has changed this Road King up, customizing it into the head turner that it is today. This bike has already earned a pile of trophies to attest to its quality of craftsmanship.

Article and photos by Stan Hill / Models: Renee and Teresse

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BIKE SPECS BIKE: 2012 H-D Road King – Classic FLHR BUILDER: Wes Lund, Cedillo Customs and Rebel Designs collaboration OWNER: Wes Lund DISPLACEMENT: 103 ci AIR CLEANER: H-D Screaming Eagle PIPES: Rinehart FORKS: Arlen Ness Air Builder Cedillo Customs REAR SHOCKS: Custom Air by Cedillo Customs FRONT WHEEL: 21” Sinister Diamond Cut REAR WHEEL: 16” Sinister Diamond Cut BRAKES: Stock H-D BARS: 16” Ape Hangers GRIPS: H-D Defiance Series MIRRORS: Wicked Image FLOORBOARDS: H-D Defiance Series HEADLIGHT: LED TAILLIIGHT: Custom Radiantz set up BLINKERS: Custom Radiantz set up FRONT FENDER: Trim Removed BACK FENDER: Stretched and Custom filler plates by Rebel Design GAS TANK: Stretched by Rebel Design SADDLE BAGS: Top Shop Speed Freaks SEAT: H-D Badlander PAINT: Rebel Designs AIR BRUSH: Rebel Designs COLOR: Kandy Brandywine

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W

ith the devastation of wildfires throughout our northern state, I have decided to share some valuable information with the readers of Thunder Roads Magazine NorCal. As we all know, Bikers are some of the most philanthropic demographic in the world. No matter what part of the world you go to, or what calendar month you look at, Bikers are always doing some sort of charity work to give back. The wildfires of the state are no different, and I can imagine there are many of you that have an overabundance of items you would like to donate or send their way. Blankets, sheets, jackets, shoes, toys, food, etc, are naturally things we can donate or purchase new and send to the victims.

Here is the issue; they receive too much “stuff” when a natural disaster hits.

The more I investigate the recent fires and ways to help, the more I find articles that read, “If you really want to help the victims, please don’t send any more stuff”.

Curiously, I started investigating the reasons why. It seems there is always such a huge outpouring at the beginning, that when it is all said and done, and all the needs are met, disaster relief teams are stuck with loads and loads of things that need to be hauled away to the local dumps. In 2014, after the Boles fire, 2 semi-trailers full of donated items were hauled off to the dump. The Valley Fire of 2015 in the Napa area was even worse, where 18 semi-trailers full of stuff were hauled off to the local refuge facility.

Now, we all have our points of view on this, and wonder why they wouldn’t just donate it to other charitable causes. One is timing, and the other is that a majority of items they receive are really not worth giving to help others as they list things like chandeliers, prom dresses, weight loss drinks, broken appliances and dirty or soiled clothing. The other is that at the beginning, there are immediate needs, and the longer donations come in, the worse the receivables are, so they are stock piled and later sent to the dump, which results in extra work, expenses and a waste of valuable resources that could be used to help families. I know many of us still want to help and make a difference, so I have provided some

links to places you can give. They suggest the best thing we could give is donated funds, gift cards and money they could use to help with a families immediate needs.

These are only suggestions, as I am sure there are hundreds more.

The Red Cross is accepting cash donations online at www.redcross.org/donate/donation or by calling 800-RED-CROSS. You also can text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation, billed to your wireless carrier fund.

United Way of Northern California is accepting donations for its Shasta County Fire Relief Fund. Donate online at app.mobilecause.com/f/1xpb/n or by texting CARRFIRE to 91999, which will text you back options for giving. Checks can be mailed to the United Way of Northern California, 2280 Benton Drive, Building B, Redding, CA 96003.

Shasta Regional Community Foundation is accepting donations for its Community Disaster Relief Fund at www.shastarcf.org/funds/cdrf. Checks can be mailed to the Shasta Regional Community Foundation, 1335 Arboretum Drive, Suite B, Redding, CA 96003. Mark checks “CDRF.” Tri Counties Bank has pledged an initial $25,000 to a Carr Fire Fund 2018 in a verified GoFundMe campaign to help those affected by the fires. Read more about it at www.gofundme.com/tcb-2018-carr-fire-fund.

Mathew 25:35 I was hungry and you fed me. I was thirsty and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger and you invited me into your home. I was naked and you gave me clothing. I was sick and you cared for me. I was in prison and you visited me.

Mathew 25:40 And the King will say “I tell you the truth, when you did it for one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me”.

“Never Ride Alone” Pastor Johnny Lujan – Thunder Road Church

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Antique Motorcycle Club of America 18th Annual Fort Sutter Chapter National Motorcycle Show & Swap Meet

The restored ES-2 Norton Café racer was a big hit with the attendees due to its long history of racing involvement. The British Norton Motorcycle Company began manufacturing motorcycles in 1902 with bought-in engines. In 1908, a Norton-built engine was added to the enlarging lineup.

members nationwide.

The Vincent 998cc Black Shadow was built from 1948 until 1955 in England. The Black Shadow has a top speed of 125 mph, giving them the reputation of building “the world’s fastest motorcycle”.

Article and photos contributed by Roxannea and Wild Bill Hill

June 15-16 (Dixon): The ‘Antique Motorcycle Show’ is a great way to keep in touch with like-minded people.

This event hosted by AMCA Fort Sutter Chapter, always has something you have not seen before. My favorites are the military bikes. My mind instantly thinks about how these bikes were used during war. The history is enlightening and touches my soul. One of the most unusual vehicles was a double engine 1,994cc, 100hp Ariel Square Four, when fired up it sounds like a drag boat. It was awesome! There is plenty of shade and if you need that certain something for your bike, you will find it here at the swap meet. If you’ve been pondering a visit to this show, ponder no more, you will enjoy it! The AMCA was founded to preserve, restore, and exhibit motorcycles that are 35 years or older. The AMCA was founded in 1954 (Fort Sutter Chapter in 1982) and now has more than 11,000

The Harley-Davidson Panhead, so nicknamed because the rocker covers resembled cooking pans, was built from 1948 to 1965. The engine is a two-cylinder, four-valve, pushrod V-twin, made in 61 and 74 cubic inch.

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This beautiful Super Scout futuristic one piece gas tank and fender-unit was built by the Indian Co. in 1968.

This is a very rare water-cooled 1969 Scott 600cc Flying Squirrel. It had been painstakingly restored and is one of only two assembled by the factory in 1969. They were only built to order for the most discriminating enthusiast.

The Ariel Square Four is a very unique motorcycle, with a total production of only 1,211, was produced by the ‎Ariel Motors Ltd Company in Bournbrook, England, between 1925 and 1952. The very distinctive Square Four was considered one of the most glamorous and best known British motorcycles of all time.

The Knucklehead engine was the third basic type of V-Twin engine used by Harley-Davidson, replacing the Flathead-engine VL model in 1936 as HD’s top-of-the-line model. They were manufactured until 1947 and then replaced by the Panhead in 1948. The knucklehead was named because of the distinct shape of the rocker boxes. It is a two-cylinder, 45 degree, pushrod actuated overhead valve V-twin engine with two valves per cylinder. These models were originally referred to as OHVs by enthusiasts and in Harley’s official literature, the nickname arose from the California chopper culture of the 60s.

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Nor Cal Cycle-Swap

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ugust 5 (Sacramento): If you have ever built a motorcycle, wanted to build one, needed a part, or have a wish list for one, NorCal Cycle Swap is the place to be.

Whole motorcycles, along with parts and pieces were laid out on blankets, tents and open trailers and everything was up for sale. It was row after row of some of the coolest stuff for motorcycles that could be found.

As I rode in on my 1991 Harley Softail Custom Trike, I handed the attendant my $10 admission fee, only to find out that lady riders were free. That worked for me.

I pulled into an already over crowded parking area for motorcycles only. Included in the day’s events was a ride-in bike show, with awards to the winners. If you missed it this year, NorCal Cycle Swap meet will be back in November! Thunder Roads Event Calendar will keep you posted on this event along with other happenings in the Northern California area! Don’t forget to order your one year subscription to Thunder Roads NorCal to have it mailed to your address by visiting www.thunderroadsnorcal.com Article and photos contributed by Taleah Ebey / T3 Design Studios

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A husband and wife were sitting watching a TV program about psychology which was explaining the phenomenon of “mixed emotions”.

The husband turned to his wife and said, “That is an absolute bunch of crap.

I bet you can’t tell me one thing that will make me happy and sad at the exact same time.

She said: “Out of all your friends, you have the biggest penis.”

-------------------------------------------------------------A married couple is driving down the interstate doing 55 mph. The husband is behind the wheel. His wife looks over at him and says, “Honey, I know we’ve been married for 15 years, but, I want a divorce.”

The husband says nothing but slowly increases speed to 60 mph.

She then says, “I don’t want you to try to talk me out of it, because I’ve been having an affair with your best friend, and he’s a much better lover than you.”

Again the husband stays quiet and just speeds up as his anger increases.

She says, “I want the house.” Again the husband speeds up, and now is doing 70 mph.

She says, “I want the kids, too.”

The husband just keeps driving faster, and faster, now he’s up to 80 mph.

She says, “I want the car, the checking account, and all the credit cards, too.”

The husband slowly starts to veer toward a bridge overpass piling, as she says, “Is there anything you want?”

The husband says, “No, I’ve got everything I need.”

She smirked and said, “Really, what’s that?” The husband replies just before they hit the wall at 90 mph, “I’ve got the airbag!”

-------------------------------------------------------------The kids filed into class Monday morning. They were all very excited. Their weekend assignment was to sell something, then give a talk on salesmanship. Little Sally led off. “I sold Girl Scout cookies and I made $30” she said proudly, “My sales approach was to appeal to the customer’s civil spirit and I credit that approach for my obvious success.” “Very good”, said the teacher. Little Debbie was next. “I sold magazines” she said, “I made $45 and I explained to everyone that magazines would keep them up on current events.” “Very good, Debbie”, said the teacher. Eventually, it was Little Johnny’s turn.

The teacher held her breath. Little Johnny walked to the front of the classroom and dumped a box full of cash on the teacher’s desk. Proudly he boasted “$2,467. ”$2,467!” cried the teacher, “What in the world were you selling?” ”‘Toothbrushes”, said Little Johnny. “How could

you possibly sell enough tooth brushes to make that much money?” “Well, I found the busiest corner in town”, said Little Johnny, “I set up a Dip & Chip stand and I gave everybody who walked by a free sample. “They all said the same thing, “Hey, this tastes like dog chit!” Then I would say, “It is dog chit. Hey, wanna’ buy a toothbrush?

--------------------------------------------------------------While examining his lady patient, the doctor tells her: “Your heart, lungs, pulse & BP are fine. Now let me see that cute little thing which gets you ladies into all kinds of trouble.”

The woman a tad turned on by the young doctor starts quickly taking off her slacks and panties and is standing nude from the waist down.

The Doctor turned around, stopping her and said: “No! No! Please put on your clothes. I meant for you to just show me your tongue.”

--------------------------------------------------------------A Steel Cowboy’s Tombstone: The Headstone of Russell J. Larsen in the Logan City Cemetery, Logan, Utah .

I wonder if he died knowing he won the ‘Coolest Headstone’ contest?

His five rules for a happy life are at the bottom in on his headstone Five Rules For Men To Follow For A Happy Life: 1. It’s important to have a woman who helps out at home, cooks several times a week, keeps a clean home and has a steady job.

2. It’s important to have a woman who can make you laugh and laughs at herself too.

3. It’s important to have a woman who you can trust, and doesn’t lie to you, and loyal.

4. It’s important to have a woman who is a bit of a wildcat in bed and actually enjoys sex.

5. It’s very, very important that these four women do not know each other or you most assuredly will end up dead like me.

--------------------------------------------------------------My wife was screaming at me: “Leave!! Get out of this house!” she ordered. I don’t want to ever see your face again!”.

As I was walking out the door she yelled, “I hope you die a slow and painful death!”

So I turned around and replied “So, now you want me to stay?”

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BIKER BAND REVUE:

moonshine bandits I

began the process of trying to contact Moonshine Bandits to secure an interview with the famous Tex and Bird.

After many failed attempts and dead ends, I went to the Moonshine Bandits Facebook page and took a chance. Much to my surprise, I received a message back from Tex himself.

They agreed to the interview, and imaging of Moonshine Bandits during their upcoming performance at The Ace of Spades in Sacramento. Their assistant Ana, messaged me the following day letting me know that there would be media and backstage passes waiting for me when I arrived. The hospitality I received from Tex, Bird and Ana was real. I felt like family even before I met the Moonshine Bandits! Tex and Bird are serious about their code. They are real.

TALEAH - Can you comment on how Shinerfest started, along with a short re-cap on Shinerfest 2017 and a little about what to expect at this year’s Shinerfest 2018.

TEX & BIRD - We wanted to give our fans, whom we consider family, a festival that they can call their own. Shiner Nation loves all genres of music as well as all forms of entertainment.

Shinerfest has zero boundaries when it comes to having a kickass time. It’s a lifestyle festival built for hard working blue collar folks that want to escape their job or stress with having a good time being amongst good damn people.

TALEAH - How many are you expecting to this year’s Shinerfest?

TEX & BIRD - Thousands. We are still in the building stages but every year we have doubled attendance. We are growing rapidly, faster than most festivals that are built from the ground up TALEAH - With Shinerfest 2018 just around the corner, can you comment on MSB’s personal anticipation of this year’s event?

TEX & BIRD - This is the only festival where we are easily accessible to hang and just be part of the crowd. We are fans of the acts that are booked at Shinerfest, so we like to be spectators as well. We also like to be involved with the Shiner Olympics and other wild shit that goes on. We have a special bond with the Shinerfest attendees. I think everyone from last year’s Shinerfest would attest to that when we went campsite to campsite with a couple hundred fans Shiner caroling.

TALEAH - The music line-up for this year’s Shinerfest is

off the hook. With that many bands performing, how much stage time does MSB’s have?

TEX & BIRD - We do 90 minutes of mayhem. There will be special guests on our set. It’s bonkers.

We will even pull people from the crowd to sing on stage with us. We will probably do some songs off the new album as well. We let loose at Shinerfest. We will probably be partying, skip the set list and even screw up a few lyrics.

We encourage everyone to come out to Shinerfest. This year Shinerfest is only 70 miles from Sacramento. We have Bubba Sparxxx performing and hosting a Ms New Booty Contest! We have The Ska Reggae legends, Long Beach Dub Allstars rocking (if you love Sublime then you will love them). We got Big Smo, wild and crazy Metalachi, Big B, and a ton more. Plus, this year we have world famous DJ Soulman hosting and playing songs in between the sets so the party is gonna be high energy.

TALEAH - The soon to be released CD - Gold Rush, is causing quite a commotion among your 798K + fans on Facebook. Reading some of the comments, there’s a common thread woven through each one... family. MSB’s music, based on real life journeys, goes deep into the heart and souls of the fans. They relate and feel safe enough to tell you their journey as well. If you could reply with one comment to all, what would you write?

TEX & BIRD - One comment would be. Loyalty.

TALEAH - Do you have a release date yet?

TEX & BIRD - Tentatively October 2018 - All the recording is done. We flew to Nashville for one week, then we flew to Oregon for the second half of recording. It’s about 85% done.

It’s so bad ass because we went back and took something from all of our old and new albums. It’s raw. It’s real. It’s a fun album.

TALEAH - The recent press release for Gold Rush stated “and the people we have met” are you saying that collectively or is there someone specific that you just had to write a song about.

TEX & BIRD - This album is for the people. We name dropped tons of actual fans that have been to our shows or shared a special experience with us. This album has a lot of character and personality to it. This album is real. This album is us. You might even be mentioned in a song - so tune in.

TALEAH - If Gold Rush hasn’t been released by Shinerfest are you planning on adding to your set-list any of the songs not yet released?

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TEX & BIRD - Absolutely, we are even considering making Shinerfest our Official Album Release Party.

The Gold Rush is a movement and it’s about the journey.

TALEAH - With eleven successful CD’s and number twelve soon to be released, coupled with touring dates, studio time, CD signings and other commitments. How do you manage to keep it all in perspective?

TEX & BIRD - First off, it’s refreshing that ya’ll did your homework. I appreciate an interview with unique questions built from research. Thank you for that. It’s hard for people to really digest how much free time we actually have.

Imagine 100+ live shows annually, the travel by flights or drives in between, as well as photo shoots, appearances, volunteering time for our Nonprofit for our Troops overseas and other engagements. Every ounce of our off time is dedicated to family. Our families deserve that. So it’s very common that we don’t answer phones when we are home or respond to private messages on social media.

We turn down a lot of cool invitations on our off time, but that’s because family comes first. People always ask us if we wanna come ride bikes with them and our response is, Naw we plan to sit at home, BBQ, spend time with the family and kiss our ol’ ladies ass.

TALEAH - The code you live by....Moonshine Bandits have taken the fans with them on every step of their journey, welcoming them into the family of Shiners.

This alone has touched the lives of a diverse group of fans, young and old. MSB’s music speaks to them on a personal level. Can you share a little bit of the code you live by and the principles that has shaped your lifestyle?

TEX & BIRD - Our code is Family. America. Friends.

Living life with No Regrets. Passion. Working hard and celebrating every step of the way. Meeting people along a wild journey and turning those people you meet into family. Not all family is by blood. This is the story of two underdogs from a small town that gave the middle finger to anyone in the industry that doubted them. The suits and ties still can’t figure out how we did it. We built a family world wide.

I wrapped up the interview with images, pleased that I had met such a great couple guys and great performers.

So pleased in fact that I went to their website and signed up to be a Shiner! You should be a Shiner too!

Article and photos contributed by Taleah Ebey / T3 Design Studios

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Start point 8:00 to 10:30 a.m.

Black Widows, Inc. P.O. Box 214412, Sacramento, CA, 95821

VFW Post 67, 2784 Stockton Blvd Sacramento Ca 95817

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Are You Interested?

Arlen Ness Motorcycles in Dublin, California is looking for the right people to join our staff. We have openings that we would like to fill with people who have a passion for two wheels. If you are up for full-time or part-time hours, we may be able to make that happen! We currently have openings in our Retail Store, Motorcycle Inside Sales Department and we need REALLY good motorcycle mechanics. If you enjoy and have the passion for motorcycles, please send me your resume and tell me a little about yourself. Maybe you never thought about a job in the motorcycle industry and you just enjoy to ride, maybe it’s time for you to think about it now.

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SEPTEMBER 1 Demo Days SACRAMENTO Presented by Harley-Davidson of Sacramento - 1000 Arden Way. 9am - 6pm. It’s time to find your freedom. Come test ride your dream bike! Weather permitting. For more information: (916) 929-4680 / www.hdsac.com SEPTEMBER 1-2 Redwood Run – Blue Lake Rally BLUE LAKE Located at Blue Lake Casino – 777 Casino Way (new location) Join us Labor Day weekend for For more information: (707) 672-2595 / redwoodrun2018@gmail. com / www.RedwoodRun.org SEPTEMBER 2 Diablo Crew Foothills Poker Run STOCKTON Presented by Diablo Crew Foothills. Sign in at Captains Anchor. 10-12 Food - fun –prizes. Poker run route provided at sign in. For more information: Dcmcfoothills@gmail.com SEPTEMBER 7-9 Fryed Brothers Band Annual Bash in the Redwoods LEGGETT Presented by Fryed Brothers Band. Located at Redwoods River Resort - 75000 HWY 101 9am. Join the Fryed Brothers Band for a weekend of music, bike games and so much more in the Redwoods. Additional music provided by Rogue, Gethen Jenkins, Savannah Blue Band, Steve “Beatnik” Werner, Chubbs Bros., Second Sight, Kent Stephenson and Barnfire Band. Cost: $65/Advance or $75/Gate. Admission includes tent camping. RV space call Billie (707) 925-6249. For more information: Barb (707) 824-4861 / barbfryed@yahoo.com / www. fryedbrothersband.com.

SEPTEMBER 7 Pre-Renegade Rendezvous Weigh-In VACAVILLE Presented by Iron Steed Harley-Davidson - 100 Auto Center Drive. 4pm-8pm. FREE. This year’s Renegade Rendezvous features 10 Extreme Cage Fights. Join us at Iron Steed the night before to witness the weigh-in of the fighters. Beer, Food and Entertainment! For more information: events@ ironsteedhd.com SEPTEMBER 8 13th Annual Renegade Rendezvous Bike Show and Tattoo Expo DIXON Presented by Renegade Classics. Located at Dixon Fairgrounds – 655 S. 1st Street. #1 Bike Show in Northern California 10am – 5pm. $25/per person. $100 VIP includes: FREE Food, FREE BEER, FREE Soda, FREE Water, VIP Limited Edition Beer MUG, VIP Ring Side Seating for MMA Fights, VIP Seating with Shade for Main Stage. Vendors, Live Music, Bikini Contest, Lucas Oil Showcase, Ride in Bike Show, Stereo Thump Off, 10 MMA fights and more! MMA Fights sponsored by Uriah Faber and Team Alpha Male. For more information: (916) 4543700. See flyer on Inside Front Cover SEPTEMBER 8 Tracy PAL 2018 Poker Run TRACY Presented by Tracy Police Activities League. Starts and ends at 6th and Central (City DowntownPlaza). 9am. $25 for donuts and coffee, lunch, t-shirt, door prizes and entertainment. $100 HD MC Raffle, also gives free entry to the run. Pre-register at: https://events.com/r/en_US/ registration/tracy-pal-poker-run-2018-tracy-september-733166.

Poker Run to benefit kids in Tracy Police Activities League.

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SEPTEMBER 8 Vets Helping Vets Poker Shootout AUBURN Presented by Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association.

Registration at C&E Auburn Indian –VTwin - 12015 Shale Ridge Rd. 9am-11am. $25/rider - $10/passenger. Forget picking your cards out of a pile. Take a real shot at the cards you want with a pistol at an indoor shooting range.

Proceeds go to a non-profit The Veterans Charity Ride.

Shoot for your hand at Shooters Paradise in Yuba City, Museum of the Forgotten Warrior in Marysville for BBQ, raffle and winner announcement. For more information: rogue.spartan@yahoo.com SEPTEMBER 8 Rock and Ride for ALS PLACERVILLE Presented by MMCI #19 of CA. Registration at Placerville Masonic Center - 2820 Cold Springs Rd. 8:30am. (Pre: $25 single / $40 double) Day of: $30 single / $45 Double.

Ride in the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains - ends at Poor Red’s - 6221 Pleasant Valley Rd in El Dorado. For more information: andercpark@gmail.com/ https://www. eventbrite.com/e/rock-ride-tickets-48473788406 SEPTEMBER 15 2nd Annual NorCal Vetstock Festival GALT Presented by Vet-Traxx Project Inc / Sacramento Association of Realtors / CAL-WASTE and City of Galt.

Located at Veteran’s Field, 900 Caroline Ave. 11am - 10pm. $25 GA / $65 VIP. We are bringing the good people of this city the finest live bands with national acts Oleander, FLAW, and Smile Empty Soul along with 15 other supporting acts.

1/2 of the bands contain Military Veterans. You are not alone! We are stronger together, and no Veteran should be left behind. PTSD and TBI plagues many Americans, and we want to encourage our Veterans to seek help through any means possible: Music fellowship, Friends, Family, and Professional Services. For more information: www. vetstockfestival.com / www.vet-traxxproject.org / info@ vetstockfestival.com

SEPTEMBER 15 Binford’s 19th Annual Big Ass Bash & Bike Show Extravaganza MANTECA Presented by Binford’s Custom Cycle – 1297 N. Main Street.

Party kicks off at noon, bikes for show entry by 11:30am.

Awards at 3pm. Ride in Bike Show with cash and prizes, live music, food, beer garden, stunt show, burn out competition and a good ol’ fashion bikini contest. For more information: (209) 239-7828 / www.binfords.com. See flyer on Pg 11 SEPTEMBER 15 Demo Days SACRAMENTO Presented by Harley-Davidson of Sacramento - 1000 Arden Way. 9am - 6pm. It’s time to find your freedom. Come test ride your dream bike! Weather permitting. For more information: (916) 929-4680 / www.hdsac.com SEPTEMBER 22 11th Annual Oroville Veterans Memorial Motorcycle Rally POW MIA Weekend OROVILLE Presented by Oroville Veterans Memorial Park Committee. org. Registration at Feather Falls Casino & Lodge - 3 Alrerda Drive. 8am $25/$15 extra hand or passenger. $600.00 High hand/ $400.00 worst hand. Ride N Shine Trophies and cash. T-Shirt, Rag Cap, Run Pen, free coffee Donuts and much more for the first 150 . $2,000.00 in Cash Prizes. All proceeds go to Building Oroville Veterans Memorial for all Butte County War Fallen Veterans. Send payable to Oroville Veterans Memorial Park to C/O Bill Connelly P.O. Box 30, Oroville, Ca. 95965 For more information: pjtownsend@att.net. See flyer on Pg 58 SEPTEMBER 22 3rd Annual Christian Bikers United Round-up ROSEVILLE Presented by Christian Bikers United. Located at Placer County Fairgrounds - 800 All American Speedway. 11am – 3pm. Pre-event tickets $15/person - $22/couple Day of event $20/person $25/couple. Live music, raffles, vendors, etc. All proceeds benefit The Down Bikers Fund. For more information: Russ Cockrum (916) 804-1484 / modularruss@gmail.com

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Remember Remember to to check check for for MORE MORE events events submitted submittedAFTER AFTER print print deadline deadline at at www.thunderroadsnorcal.com www.thunderroadsnorcal.com SEPTEMBER 22 Pre-vibes Bike Show SACRAMENTO Presented by Harley-Davidson of Sacramento - 1000 Arden Way. 11am - 2pm. Ready for street vibrations? Don’t miss out on Harley-Davidson of Sacramento’s bike show! For more information: (916) 929-4680 / www.hdsac.com SEPTEMBER 26-30 Street Vibrations FALL RALLY RENO, NEVADA Presented by Roadshows,Inc. Music, Metal and Motorcycles. Registered VIP’s get an official t-shirt, ride pin and hog tag, poker runs, scavenger hunts, VIP parties, ride-in show, slow bike races and secured VIP parking. Vendors & participants go to www.roadshowsreno. com. For more information: (775) 329-7469 / admin@ roadshowsreno.com. See flyer on Pg 41, 51.

SEPTEMBER 28 Reno Street Vibrations Motorcycle Auction RENO, NEVADA Presented by Roadshows, Inc. in conjunction with Denver Choppers Custom Bike Show. Reno Ballroom - 6pm-9pm Street-Custom-Vintage-Show-Collectors Bikes & more.

For more information: www.StremmelAuctions.com / (775) 787-7000. See flyer on Pg 40

SEPTEMBER 29 Union Iron Workers MC 13th Annual Poker Run VACAVILLE Presented by Union Iron Workers MC Locals 377, 378 & 790.

Located at Iron Steed Harley-Davidson – 100 Auto Center Drive. 9am-10:30am. $20 - person / $30 – couple / $15 walk-in at final stop includes high-low hands, raffle, meal, Live Music. Sponsoring Lucile Packard’s Teen Health Van. For more information: kc.1777@yahoo.com

OCTOBER 2018

OCTOBER 6 22nd Annual Black Widows Poker Run SACRAMENTO Presented by Black Widows Inc. VFW #67 – 2784 Stockton Blvd. Registration 8am-10am. Come join us! Ride – Drive – Float – Walk - Run or Crawl Everyone is welcome! $30 pre registration (online or by mail by 09/24/18) Ticket includes Roast Pig or Chicken Dinner, Tshirt, Poker Hand & Entry for Grand Prize! Live music by the Jeff Watson Band! High /Low Poker Hand, 50/50 drawing and $1 Raffle Prizes! Grab your Throttle & lets Rip up the Delta Roads, Second Card at the Hospital so Rev them up for the Kids! To Benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children of Northern California, Sacramento.

For more information: Jamey Ray (916) 649-2240 /www.

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SEPTEMBER 28-29 2018 Hope Motorcycle Rally STATELINE, NEVADA Presented by Indian Motorcycle. Located at Montbleu Resort Casino – 55 Hwy 50. Weekend Package starts at $100. Blazing a path for the cure – hundreds of rally supports are coming together to raise money, awareness and hope for those battling prostate cancer. For more information: (831) 630-5200 / www. hopemotorcyclerally.info. See flyer on Back Cover

OCTOBER 6 8th Annual 111 Mile Motorcycle Ride For Veterans AUBURN Presented by The Forgotten Soldier Program. Ride starts at C & E Auburn Indian and V-Twin, 12015 Shale Ridge Lane.

8am registration $25 day of ($20 on line) includes: Octoberfest Lunch, Music, Card Game, Raffle Prizes, Chapter Challenge.

All bikes welcome, Non riders welcome for lunch. Ends at St. Teresa’s Social Hall - 11600 Atwood Road. For more information: www.forgottensoldierprogram.org

SEPTEMBER 28-29 Fryed Brothers Band at Red Dog Saloon VIRGINIA CITY Presented by Fryed Brothers Band. During Street Vibrations at Red Dog Saloon - 76 North C. St. Friday 9 - 1 AM (Indoors). Saturday 1 - 5 PM. Cost: Free.

(Outdoors). Plenty of food, drinks, music, outdoor stage with plenty of shade and tables. For more information: Barb (707) 824-4861 / barbfryed@yahoo.com / www. fryedbrothersband.com.

OCTOBER 6 2018 Fall Bingo Fun Run and Memorial Event VACAVILLE Presented by A.B.A.T.E. Local 17. Starts at 9am at The Hide-A-Way. Bingo Run with 5 stops. Pay out at each stop $5 per card, play as many as you want. A good time and we will memorialize the past year of Fallen Riders and remember others at the end of the run. For more information: Glenn Phillips (707) 624-6310 / glennphillips01@comcast.net

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OCTOBER 6 Breast Cancer Awareness Event SACRAMENTO Presented by Harley-Davidson of Sacramento - 1000 Arden Way. 11am - 2pm. Harley-Davidson of Sacramento and the American Cancer Society have partnered up together for an epic Breast Cancer event. All funds to go to the American Cancer Society.For more information: (916) 929-4680 / www.hdsac.com OCTOBER 6 Richmond Red & White Bike & Car Show ANTIOCH Presented by Richmond Red & White. Located at Contra Costa Fairgrounds – 1201 West 10th Street. $20 Donation – Kids under 12 are FREE / Active Military are FREE. Gates open at Noon. Wheelie contest, Rib Cookoff, Chili Cookoff. For more information: (510) 223-0181 / www. hellsangelsrichmond.com. See flyer on Pg 61 OCTOBER 6 Biketoberfest SACRAMENTO Presented by Sacramento Red & White – 3405 9th Avenue.

Gates open at 6:30pm. $20 Donation Pre-Sale / $30 Donation at the gate. Music by Rogue. Grand Prize Raffle for Pre-Sale Tickets Only. See flyer on Pg 59 OCTOBER 6 9th Annual Save The Big Twins Run VACAVILLE Presented by Iron Steed Harley-Davidson - 100 Auto Center Drive. Registration 9am-10am. Entry $30 Donation includes a run bracelet and meal ticket. (Pre-register by September 22nd and your donation will also include a commemorative event shirt!) We will have games, raffles, awards and delicious food provided by our end spot at Road Trip Bar & Grill! Get excited, wear your pink and come out to support The Big Twins and have a great day! Benefiting the Solano Midnight Sun Foundation For more information: events@ ironsteedhd.com. See flyer on Pg 23

OCTOBER 7 Annual Bike Show / Swap Meet REDDING Presented by Redding Harley Owners Group. Registration at Redding Harley Davidson - 1268 Twin View Blvd.

8am-3pm. $15 pre reg / $20 day of. Annual ride in bike show and swap meet. For the swap meet, please only motorcycles, parts, official HD clothing or merchandise will be allowed. ($10 per parking spot). Bike show is open to all brands of motorcycles. For more information: Dan (530) 604-2167 / indiandan@hotmail.com OCTOBER 12 8th Annual Jeff Keith’s Ride For Reason Pre-Party HISTORIC ROSEVILLE Presented by Higher Purpose Events. Located at Opera House Saloon – 411 Lincoln Street. 8pm-11pm. $15 General Admission. Rockin’ with Savannah Blue w/ special appearance by Voyager. VIP and sponsorship available. Benefits foster kids. For more information: (916) 827-1743 / jkride4reason@gmail.com / www. higherpurposeevents.com. See flyer on Pg 58 OCTOBER 13-14 Big Bike Weekend ANDERSON Presented by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys, Dyno Jet, Camping World. Located at Shasta District Fair & Event Center - 1890 Briggs Street. Sat 10a-10p, Sun 10a6p. Free to spectators. Riders can pay a fee of $30 that includes Remembrance Ride, Sat. lunch, $20 discount on dyno testing, parking inside fairgrounds, $2.50 beers all weekend, bike games, bike show, music/bands all day on Saturday (Rocks for Socks Concert) MS Muscles for Strongman Competition, Cornhole Tournament, Dyno testing, Bike Show, Bike Games, Shasta Annual Gem & Mineral Show Vendors, Food Booths and RV Camping.

For more information: bigbikeweekend@hotmail.com (530) 276-5802 / www.bigbikeweekend.com OCTOBER 13 Demo Days SACRAMENTO Presented by Harley-Davidson of Sacramento - 1000 Arden Way. 9am - 6pm. It’s time to find your freedom. Come test ride your dream bike! Weather permitting. For more information: (916) 929-4680 / www.hdsac.com

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Sign in at Iron Steed Harley-Davidson - 100 Auto Center Dr. Sign-ins 9:30 - 11am. $20 Donation. Coffee and Donuts, awards. Food and Band starts at 1pm. For more information: Lucky (707) 365-8661 OCTOBER 13 8th Annual Jeff Keith’s Ride For Reason ROCKLIN Presented by Higher Purpose Events. 9am-11am.

Register at Rocklin Harley-Davidson – 4401 Granite Drive. $25 pre-register / $35 day of. Bikes, vendors, raffle, food, fun and rock & roll from 12:30pm-3:30pm at Opera House Saloon – 411 Lincoln Street in Roseville.

Benefits foster kids. VIP and sponsorship available.

For more information: (916) 827-1743 / jkride4reason@ gmail.com / www.higherpurposeevents.com. See flyer on Pg 4 OCTOBER 20 10th Annual Kenny’s Bar & Grill Rib Cook Off WOODLAND Presented by Kenny’s Bar & Grill – 721 East Street.

Starts at noon – all you can eat ribs $20. For more information: (530) 662-3634. See flyer on Pg 17 OCTOBER 20 Divide Poker Run Fundraiser EL DORADO HILLS Presented by Inferno Men’s Division. Registration at The Purple Place - 363 Green Valley Rd. 11am. $25 donation.

5pm completion at Cool Beer Werks. All wheels welcome - FUN, FOOD and Prizes. Winning hand gets 50% of the registration pot. Pre register for $20 today. Raising money for families in need during the holidays. Let’s Ride with purpose!

For more information: www.supportelfevents.com OCTOBER 20 Fright Night COTTONWOOD Presented by Hell’s Angels MC North. Located at American Legion Hall – 3297 Chestnut Street. 6pm Food, drinks and family environment. Come down and have a great time. For more information: Jose (530) 241-1421

OCTOBER 20 Demo Days SACRAMENTO Presented by Harley-Davidson of Sacramento - 1000 Arden Way. 9am - 6pm. It’s time to find your freedom. Come test ride your dream bike! Weather permitting. For more information: (916) 929-4680 / www.hdsac.com OCTOBER 27 Halloween Party SACRAMENTO Presented by Harley-Davidson of Sacramento - 1000 Arden Way. 11am - 2pm. It’s Halloween! Come celebrate Halloween at Harley-Davidson of Sacramento! Enjoy $1 beer and free hamburgers while supplies last. Please drink responsibly. Do not drink and ride. For more information: (916) 929-4680 / www.hdsac.com OCTOBER 31 Safe Trick or Treat SACRAMENTO Presented by Harley-Davidson of Sacramento - 1000 Arden Way. 10am - 6 pm. Come trick or treat at Harley-Davidson of Sacramento! Be sure to dress up and bring the kids! The dealership will be handing out candy in all departments.

For more information: (916) 929-4680 / www.hdsac.com

NOVEMBER 2018

NOVEMBER 11 NorCal Cycle Swap SACRAMENTO Located at West Wind Drive-In - 9619 Oates Drive. Swap with 100 vendors, all makes and models of bike parts.

8am, 10 bucks – FREE PARKING. For more information: www.norcalcycleswap.com. See flyer on Pg 48 NOVEMBER 24

19th Annual Hatt’s San Quentin Toy Run

SAN RAFAEL Presented by Hatt’s Motorcycles. Located at Pier 15 – 15 Harbor Avenue. RAIN OR SHINE. 9am-11am $20 / Bring Unwrapped Toy or Gift Card. Food, Drinks, Live Music and raffle. All bikes & cars are welcome. Please come join the fun! Run benefits children of inmates of San Quentin.

Sponsors needed! For more information: Bret Hatt (415) 488-1441

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MEETINGS - OPEN HOUSE

2 MONDAY OF EACH MONTH SUTTER CREEK American Legion Riders Meeting Presented by Post 108 Legion Riders – 11401 American Legion Drive – 6:30pm. nd

2nd TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH MANTECA Eagle’s Nest HOG Chapter Monthly Meeting Presented by Eagle’s Nest HOG Chapter - Mountain Mike’s Pizza - 1120 N Main St. 7pm – 8pm/ Meeting is free. Do you ride a Harley-Davidson motorcycle and are looking for a fun group to ride with? Come join the Eagle’s Nest HOG Chapter to learn about their upcoming rides.

3rd TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH FOLSOM Folsom HOG Chapter 1787 General Meeting Presented by Folsom HOG – Round Table Pizza – 9500 Greenback Lane – Unit 1. 7pm-8:30pm For more information: www.folsomhog.org / Secretary@folsomhog.org 1st WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH SACRAMENTO Sacramento HOG Monthly Social Presented by Sacramento Harley Owners Group – Elks Lodge #6 – 6446 Riverside Blvd. 6:30pm Do you ride a Harley-Davidson motorcycle? Do you like to ride and have fun? If yes, please come and join us for our monthly chapter social. For more information: Savannah Westbrook sav@hdsac.com EVERY THURSDAY RANCHO CORDOVA BIKER CHURCH NIGHT Presented by Thunder Road Biker Church - 3235 Sunrise Blvd #3 7pm-8pm 2nd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH VACAVILLE Vacaville HOG Chapter Monthly Meet & Greet Presented by Iron Steed H.O.G. Chapter Vacaville.

Located at Hide-A-Way - 1080 Orange Dr. 7pm. Are you looking for a group of people just like you? Do you need people to ride with? Look no further! For more information or inquiries, contact our Chapter Director Dori at valentinedori@yahoo.com Chapter Asst. Director Charlynn at charlynnmatheson@sbcglobal.net

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 707-694-5251 3rd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH VALLEJO OPEN HOUSE Presented by Hellbent MC 707 Crew – 100 Lincoln Rd. E - 8pm. Come one come all! Our house is open to start your weekend off right, join us for our Open House night.

EVERY SATURDAY SACRAMENTO Presented by Misplaced Souls MC. Open House to the Biker Community – 3418 Auburn Blvd on Saturday nights – 6pm. / No Cover Charge. Come Join the MSMC and other motorcycle enthusiasts where we enjoy good entertainment, cold drinks, and good food.

For more information: Spit Shine (916) 217-2508 / Sarge (785) 410-1015.

1st SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH AUBURN MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETING Presented by Gold Country Indian Motorcycle Riders Group. C&E Auburn Indian & V-Twin - 12015 Shale Ridge Rd. 9:30am. Gold Country IMRG is open to all motorcycle brands. All members and perspective members and friends are welcome. www.goldcountryimrg.com 2nd SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH ROSEVILLE BIKER CHURCH NIGHT Presented by Thunder Road Biker Church - 706 Atlantic Street 5:30pm-6:30pm

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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 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) 6047149 / (209) 327-8283

EVERY SATURDAY SACRAMENTO FREE FOOD Presented by Harley-Davidson of Sacramento – 1000 Arden Way. 11am-2pm. Free while supplies last. Call to find out what is on the menu.

All donations will benefit a local nonprofit. For more information: (916) 929-4680 / sav@hdsac.com 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! EVERY SUNDAY FOLSOM BIKE DAY Presented by Mark’s Sports Bar & Grill – 303 Iron Point Rd. 12noon-6pm. Live Free Ride Free! Food and drink specials.

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS Reference: BF (Biker Friendly Directory) / MP (Marketplace)

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Penngrove Motorcycle Company.................................................... 49 Performance Powercoating............................................................. 17 Rack and Pull Industries.................................................................... 6 Redwood Harley-Davidson.............................................................. 29 Renegade Rendezvous.................................................... Inside Front Reno Harley-Harley Davidson......................................................... 17 Richmond Red & White................................................................... 61 Rick’s Automotive............................................................................ 59 Ride-On Motorcycles....................................................................... 17 Road Dog Cycle................................................................................ 7 Road Trip Bar & Grill....................................................................... 11 Roadshows.......................................................................... 40-41, 51 Rushford & Bonotto Trial Lawyers................................................... 61 Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys................................................... 63 San Jose Hogwash......................................................................... 10 SeatWorks....................................................................................... 43 Sonoma County HD..............................................................EVENTS Spirit Motorcycles.............................................................................. 7 T3 Design Studios........................................................................... 61 The Leatherworks............................................................................ 49 Thunder Road Biker Church............................................................ 44 Ultra Cool........................................................................................ 11 Valencia Club................................................................................... 15 West Coast Leathers......................................................................... 6 Wild Bill Tattoo................................................................................. 22 Wimpy’s Marina Café........................................................................ 7 White Hot Tees.................................................................................. 7

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EVERY THURSDAY SACRAMENTO Presented by Misplaced Souls MC. Thursday Night Fun Night – 3418 Auburn Blvd. 6pm / Join the MSMC for its Thursday Night get together. Free food, entertainment and great company. All like minded members of the community are welcome. The MSMC reserve the right to refuse access to who they choose.

For more information: Spit Shine (916) 217-2508 / Sarge (785) 410-1015

EVERY SATURDAY LATHROP FREE FOOD Presented by Eagle’s Nest HarleyDavidson – 13900 Harlan Rd. 11am-2pm. Free while supplies last. Call to find out what is on the menu.

All donations will benefit a local nonprofit. For more information: (209) 941-0420

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