Thunder Roads NorCal - April 2017

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Layout and Design Meredith Hancock/Hancock Graphics Magazine Contributors Wild Bill Hill Billie Wilson/Billie The Kid Photography Rich “Foot” & Jennifer “Sunshine” Elkins 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

editor’s letter

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inally spring has sprung in NorCal and we can once again hear the harmonious sounds of our beloved V-Twins rumbling down just about every road in every town and country road out there. 2017 is shaping up to be a fun-filled year with the event calendar filling up fast. Here’s another friendly reminder to have your club or organization submit your event on our website (www.thunderroadsnorcal.com). It is here that thousands of NorCal riders will see it at the back of the magazine as well as online on our website.

Folks find it to be a handy source of information when making plans to ride each month. And that’s not all… if you REALLY want to catch a rider’s attention – we can also include your event flyer… as an ad… in the magazine! You will be surprised just how cost effective it is, so give us a call or shoot us an email for prices. But most of all take advantage of this sweet weather and get on your bad motor scooter and ride!

On another note, Terri and I are very excited to include you all in a new project we have been working on. As it is, we get a lot of questions about what we do, where we go and people we meet while out on the road. So we have a new YouTube channel called Hillon2wheels. This will give you a behind the scenes glimpse of our monthly adventures as we put this magazine together. You can follow along with the short videos that will give you an opportunity to see some amazing sights and meet some incredible people along the way. We try to show you in the magazine through photos and articles, but some things just need to be on video. There will be lots of good times and I am sure more than a few laughs as we roll the video.

More importantly, SUBCRIBE to our YouTube channel (Hillon2wheels) so that you will be know when we upload a new video! Also if you have a great idea of something you would like to see - let us know, we are always open to new and exciting ideas.

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MY FINAL TWO CENTS: I’M DONE!

’ve had the honor and privilege of writing My 2 Cents for Thunder Roads NorCal for the past three years. I’ve pretty much had free rein to write and say what I want, within reason. But it’s time for me to move on. It’s been fun and for the most part I only pissed off a few people, and to this day I think they are overly sensitive little pussies that should stick to reading “Act Like a Bitch Weekly” or “Proud Mangina Quarterly”, either way, they don’t deserve to pick up and read a magazine as good as Thunder Roads NorCal. Over the years I’ve been paid compliments for My Two Cents and some people gave me advice on how to improve my article, which I never followed. I’ve always said if you don’t like my article turn the page and look at the pictures. Some people said they love the article and can’t wait for next months, and some people I’ve never met came right out and said I’m a hater, I’m mean and I have anger issues. And I tell them “So?”

I haven’t been vandalized but I hear crap. It’s this reason that I have decided to move on and start writing for “Parenting Magazine” in “Building your child’s confidence” or some shit like that. Maybe I’ll keep a low profile and try real hard not to offend anyone as I’m writing my new warm and fuzzy articles.

April Fool, bitches!! I’m not going anywhere! And I can care less about sensitive people or social media. Bring it on!

I welcome the comments and complaints. This is me! I have no political aspirations, so I don’t give a shit what people think of me. This is MY Two Cents! Give em’ hell, ride like hell and have fun!

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I’ve been writing my article for bikers, people who ride motorcycles and experience what I write about, not sensitive crybabies that bitch, cry and point fingers at the first opportunity they get. In my opinion, social media is taking away our freedom of speech. If you say something on social media that some people don’t agree with they get their panties in a bunch and verbally bash you on the internet or cover their little rat faces and vandalize your home or place of business for not having the same belief’s and opinions as them. What kind of cowardly horse shit is that? Man up! Show your face and let the world know who you are when you speak your mind, if you feel that strong about it!

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IRON STEED HARLEY-DAVIDSON: DEMO

February 18-19 (Vacaville): We woke up to a gray Saturday morning and it would appear as if it might rain to a weather novice. We had a commitment to keep so we packed up the booth and caged it to Iron Steed Harley Davidson having faith that the local meteorologist’s morning forecast would be correct and the skies would clear to partly cloudy. As it turned out the weather guy was spot on this time and it turned into a pretty nice day.

In fact, it was a perfect day to have the Harley-Davidson Demo fleet on hand for customers to take advantage of this opportunity to check out all of the new models.

There were several touring models on hand with the new Milwaukee Eight motor that has been getting rave reviews from hands-on demo riders as well as various media sources like us. You could sign up to try all of the other models on hand, as well as the trike that was in their fleet. As it turned out the demo schedule was completely full with Iron Steed’s Danielle turning and

Laurie and Betsy

burning as she lead out one demo ride after another all day long.

Iron Steed Harley-Davidson also had a chili cook-off going inside the dealership with over 20 contestants. For five bucks, you could get your fill tasting each one then casting a vote for your favorite. After all the chili powder had settled and the votes were tallied, it was Robin Pope that walked away with the trophy! The dealership also had an in-house department competition with the Motor Clothes Department claiming the bragging rights!

Back outside we were happy to be joined by two of Thunder Roads Magazine NorCal 2017 Calendar models Laurie (Ms May) and Becky (Ms October) who had good time hanging out with all the riders and autographing copies of the calendar.

Our model, Laurie jumped at the opportunity to also demo ride a couple new bikes. She absolutely fell in love with the Soft Tail Slim with a 110ci motor - good choice!

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DAYS/CHILI COOK-OFF/BIKE BLESSING

The Lords Prospects and Bikers for Christ were on hand providing bike blessings for all that wanted one - as well as cooking up some darn good pulled pork sandwiches!

Although it started out to look like a wet dreary day turned into a blessed day, plus we were able to hang out with all of the good peeps at Iron Steed Harley-Davidson.

Mark your calendars for June 4th to attend the 23rd Annual Hot Rods & Harleys hosted by ABATE 17 that will be held at Iron Steed H-D for another fun-filled event that you do not want to miss!

Article and photos by Stan & Terri Hill

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RIDE PRIDE:

Old RSVL’s Rosalinda

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fter months on end of rain, we finally were blessed with some good weather! We jumped on the opportunity to do a photo shoot with Ernesto Dorado, the owner of Old RSVL V-Twin.

Nesto is well known around these parts as a goto motorcycle detailer. In fact, Old RSVL V-Twin is responsible for detailing many of the award winning bikes you see at the biggest motorcycle shows this area has to offer. Look him up if your ride needs to shine like it is new again. Nesto shared some photos of his bike and we made arrangements to feature it. We really love the pearl white paint by James Dean of Rebel Design (another Roseville local) along with including two iconic Roseville landmarks graphics on the tank - the historic Tower Theater and the Crooked Bridge. Nesto and his wife Tiffany grew up in Roseville and also wanted to include these landmarks into the backdrop of our photo shoot we thought it worked beautifully. Another one of Thunder Roads NorCal business partners and local to this area is Vince from Seatworks (www. seatworkscms.com) who did an outstanding job customizing the seat with the rest of the bike.

Nesto shared with TRM NorCal that after Vince helped him achieve the perfect riding position ‘it is the most comfortable ride’ he has ever had.

Also the stereo on this Street Glide can bust out some clean tunes, making this a well rounded rider that has been personalized just the way Nesto envisioned for his Rosalinda.

Article and photos by Stan Hill / Tiffany CONTINUED...

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Nesto & Tiffany Dorado

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THE RAZ REPORT:

102nd Annual Capay Valley Almond Festival February 25-26 (Capay Valley):Several weeks of constant cold, wind and rain that preceded the annual Almond Festival gave me cost to wonder whether any almond blossoms would be left on the trees. And if it would be possible to stay warm and dry while viewing them, but WHO KNEW? There was a break in the weather right before the festival! The skies cleared, the sun came out and the blossoms popped!

And although there was a Almond Blossom Ice forecast of a slight chance Cream in Rumsey of rain on Sunday - I saw nary a drop. At 60 degrees with clear blue skies, it was hard to imagine a more pleasant day for the 102nd Annual Almond Festival. My buddy Steve and I started the day by packing our wives for breakfast at long-time TRM NorCal advertiser Elkhorn Saloon Country Bar and Grill.

Steve and Martha opted for a new menu item - the spicy hot smoked jalapeño bacon and eggs; Sharon had the smoked bacon and eggs and I had my usual linguisa and eggs. Yum! Eleven’ish and bellies full, we crossed the I-5 Causeway because our usual route via the River Road was flooded. We began the 21 mile ride through Capay Valley starting at Madison - the southernmost town in Capay Valley. Some of the back roads that normally cross dry creek beds were borderline flooding as we rode past almond orchards into Esparto. There were great bands that played both kinds of music (country and western) along with food, vendor shopping and their annual car show. Personally, I am partial to chopped and channeled ‘32 5-window Fords (used to have one, V-8 flathead powered) There were street rods there, but I’m partial to ‘56 Super-88 Olds (used to have one, jet black lacquer with red leather interior) and there was a 57 there. A car that has never been on my radar before - 1937 Studebaker Coupe…what a cool car! A little like a stretched out ‘40 Ford Coupe with lots of cool details, like the itty-bitty lights under the headlights, the chrome accents on the sides of the hood, the sexy rear view mirrors on the doors and the tail lights perched on top of the rear fenders. Plus it was candy apple burgundy!

Breakfast at Elkhorn Saloon

Our favorite orchard

We rode to the northern-most town celebrating the Almond Festival to Rumsey there were bikes everywhere along the way with just as many peace officers keeping order. Onward to Cache Creek Casino (to fuel up) then to Brooks - location of location of Seka Hills which offers food and a party! It was there that we stopped at our favorite annual photo-op orchard. Yup, the almond trees were in full bloom this weekend! We made our way up the hill to the Grange Hall seeking out some almond roca ice cream - but they were sold out! We were two hours too late, so we checked out the local artisans vendor booths inside. And outside… it was the old open water jacket one lunger engines. We decided it was time to wrap it up as we noticed a few clouds beginning to form in the north.

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Steve & Martha cruising to Esparto

‘51 Chevy Coupe Rolling north through Capay

1937 Studebaker

Rumsey had great bands - Sweet Home Alabama – and BBQ’d. We found almond blossom ice cream just in time to buy the last of the helpings for sale. TASTY STUFF! The clouds are beginning to look more threatening so we road south back to Capay to Road Trip Bar and Grill and the home of TRM NorCal’s longest running advertiser. They were celebrating with great food and music from the Terry Sheets Band. After the band wrapped up, we headed into Woodland then onto River Road to West Sacra-tomato. Despite the weather forecast, we couldn’t have asked for a better ride day!

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ey, look at the weather! The sun is shining and the birds are singing! I would have to say there are a lot of bikers singing as well. SPRING IS HERE! I don’t think there is any better riding than Northern California in the springtime. Many of us have been waiting for this weather for a very long time and can’t wait to get the miles on those odometers rolling again. Yea, we put some miles on the bike here and there throughout the winter, but once that sun is shining and the thermometer hits 65-70 degrees, the bikes come alive out on the street.

The miles are endless in the sierra foothills and the beauty that we see is in comparison to anywhere I believe in the country. Now just because the sun comes out and starts throwin’ down some great weather, we can’t just take the scoots out there and take for granted everything is the same as it was when we locked down for the winter.

There are some things we have to check out before we should saddle up and hit the streets. Probably one of the most important things to check is tire pressure. Remember, you only have 2 that separate you from the seat and the street. I have heard countless calls and reports of bikers going down due to tire pressure and thinking the bike is going to handle the same way. Believe me, tire pressure has a lot more to do than just keeping your rims from scraping.

Here are the top 5 recommendations to consider about your pressure: 1) Check your tire pressure weekly.

2) Check your tire pressure when cold, tires can heat up to 10 percent when hot and manufacturers take that into consideration.

3) Use your own tire gauge, a used gauge could be inaccurate depending on its age or potential damage.

4) Consider the extremes, there is a difference riding in Death Valley in August versus Truckee in January.

5) And, stick to the tire manufacturers recommendation, which is probably the most important to adhere to about tires.

I am not a brain surgeon so I leave that to the professionals, but I take the same approach with my bike tires.

Just as our bikes sit for a long time throughout the cold dreary winter with tires getting deflated just by sitting there not spinning, so goes our spiritual life as well. If we don’t do the things to keep us connected with our spiritual selves for long periods of time, we can get a little deflated. And if we go for a very long period of time, our spiritual selves can actually go flat and come disconnected from the rim.

Here are 5 things to do to get your spiritual pressure back in check: 1) Pray daily for hope, healing and peace.

2) Pray first thing in the morning before you start your day rolling.

3) Use your own prayers, it’s about the relationship and not about the ritual.

4) Consider the extremes, there is a difference in praying for one’s self versus praying for others.

5) Stick to the manufacturers recommendations, you were not just plopped here by accident. You have a purpose and you will find that with the right recommendation of praying pressure.

1 John 5:15 – And if we know he hears us – whatever we ask – we know that we have what we ask of him”. (NIV) “Never Ride Alone” Pastor Johnny Lujan

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February 12 (Auburn): This day has been marked on most NorCal calendars hoping that riding would somehow be possible. It was looking bleak with this winter’s non-stop torrential rain and flooding -that all we could do was to keep our fingers crossed. Personally, I was not worried because I firmly believe that the owners of C&E, Carlo and Emma have ‘worked a deal’ with mother nature or the big man upstairs because the sun always seems to shine on this run.

The gift of spring will arrive just for that day! Astonishing! When the sun popped out so did the riders as over 1,000 bikes rolled in to take part in this NorCal favorite.

This year Dave Frey and his crew from the Veteran’s Charity Ride to Sturgis which is sponsored on behalf of Indian Motorcycle came in to town to take part in the ride. All of the proceeds raised from today’s ride went to this motorcycle therapy charity. Their motto is about changing lives and saving lives as they ride their Indian motorcycles rigged up with sidecars to bring along wounded veterans for the ride to Sturgis each year. The Veteran’s Charity Ride to Sturgis is a great charity that is working hard to give back to veterans who have given us so much with their service and sacrifice for our country. Check them out at www.veteranscharityride.org It was a beautiful route leaving C&E Auburn Indian and V-Twin heading out of town across the Foresthill bridge and down into the American River Canyon before making the twisty climb back out and into the town of Cool. We made our first stop at a new TRM NorCal advertiser, The Milestone Saloon who loves to hear the bikes rolling in! Next was historic Georgetown – a great biker friendly town that offers an impressive “ride-through visual” with all the bikes lined up along its Main Street. Lunch was served at the Coloma Club as the Buzztones took to the stage to entertain us with our favorite tunes. Singer Halie O’Ryan who also road her bike in was asked to join the Buzztones on stage for a song . Halie knocked folks off their feet with her high energy version of Janis Joplin’s Bobby McGee! It was a perfect day made even better by

being blessed with some much needed sunshine! We have to give big props to Carlo & Emma and the rest of the crew at C&E Auburn Indian and V-Twin for working so hard to put this wonderful day together! And thanks to the groups and individuals that volunteer to help get everyone parked and signed up for the ride. See you all next year at the 38th Annual Sweetheart Run. Article and photos by Stan and Terri Hill. Additional photos contributed by Taleah Ebey and Cindy Loseth.

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3rd Annual Shelter Cove Ride to the Inn of the Lost Coast Reno and Fremont Crew

Below the lighthouse February 24-26 Hwy 20 Clear Lake (Shelter Cove): It once again was time for our annual adventure to Inn of the Lost Coast in Shelter Cove (www. innofthelostcoast.com) . Terri and I will plan a few rides over the course of the year that we share with you guys who read Thunder Roads NorCal. Folsom Crew We have found a few places in our travels that we feel are so special that we feel the need to share them.

The Inn of the Lost Coast is defiantly one of those ‘bucket list destinations’.

Terri and I dream of this ride all year long because every time we go there we have an amazing time. This year we were very fortunate to have our youngest son Thomas along with his beautiful wife Brittany join us from Reno. Thomas and Brittany went as far as to rent a brand new Ultra Limited with the new Milwaukee Eight engine from HarleyDavidson of Folsom.

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We typically schedule this ride in February, and the planning around the weather on the north coast can be a crap shoot. We always suggest that if you don’t want to ride in the rain – just cage it. It is a destination that you will remember for years to come. This year, the weather challenges were undeniable and threatened to dampen our plans. Everyone watched the weather forecast intently and came to the conclusion that we would likely be riding in the rain at some point during our 270

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Quality Time Saturday Group Tour

Black Sands Beach mile road trip from Folsom. It was a Hwy 101 with an additional 2 bikes clear - brisk 34 degrees in the valley from Fremont. Laytonville was a good as 6 bikes and 2 trikes saddled up spot to get warm, fuel up and regroup and we headed north. Our first at Boomers Saloon. We made a call stop was Granzella’s Restaurant to our Cove Rats MC friends to let in Williams to meet up with 2 more them know that we were on our way to bikes coming from Stockton and Humboldt County. When asked about Grass Valley.

Granzella’s is a the weather at the Cove, we were told great business partner with TRM that ‘it was sunny right now, but it has Cove Rats and Family MC NorCal and welcomes all types of been known to change pretty quickly.’ rides that roll by on I5 or Hwy20.

We topped off our tanks in Garberville On this particular morning, the warm beverages served and met up with two Shelter Cove locals - Brian from with our breakfast next to the fireplace was a nice touch! the Family MC and Bobby G from the Cove Rates MC. Unfortunately, the trikes that started out on our adventure About an hour out from our destination, Bobby G and in Folsom opted to turn back due to mechanical issues. Brian lead our pack for the final 25 miles (which includes After breakfast, we headed westward on Hwy 20 through 153 turns) into Shelter Cove. But first, we had to ride Lake County past a very full Clear Lake to meet up on over the King Range Wilderness (which is the largest Coastal Snow

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Boat Ramp

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Seal Point

Stan with Thomas and Brittany Winter Waves

undeveloped coast –outside of Alaska) At this point, it had been a mostly sunny, yet cold day with just a small amounts of drizzle which as predicted ‘quickly’ turned into rain then into snow with silver dollar sized flakes as we gained elevation. Fortunately, Bobby G calmly kept the pack rolling right on through and we slowly started to descend just before the road was totally covered with snow and back into just a bit of rain. Whew! There were no incidents and everyone has a story to tell for years to come. Safely at our final destination, we unpacked our bikes and checked into our ocean-front rooms to watch the Friday evening sunset. Later that evening and apart of this weekend getaway, Inn of the Lost Coast guests are treated to a delicious crab and tri-tip dinner provided by inn owners, Mike and Toni and prepared by the Cove Rats MC. Mike is a veteran and also a long time rider who enjoys hearing the thunder of bikes rolling up to the Inn of the Lost Coast. On Saturday morning after hitting the Fish Tank (located on-site at the Inn) for some coffee and quiche, Bobby G took a few of us for a ride around the cove to learn more about the area. Others opted for a hike over to Black Sands beach or to the iconic Cape Mendocino lighthouse. That evening, the Family MC prepared and

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served a very tasty BBQ chicken dinner with all the fixins’.

Dan took this opportunity to plan ahead with inn manager, Lauren to surprise his wife, Nadia with a birthday cake which she shared with the rest of us! The celebration then made its way out onto the deck with good folks gathered around a big bonfire laughing and getting to know each

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other better. One by one as folks faded off and back to their rooms, Terri and I took one last chance to enjoy our stay and snuck off to the hot tub to listen to the waves crash into the rocks below.

On Sunday Riding Home as we all went our separate ways, it was a shared sentiment among all of us - that although the trip did have a challenge or two, making the way to this particular destination is more than worth the effort.

SPECIAL THANKS to Wheelie Inn of the Lost Coast, The Cove Rats MC and The Family MC for your generous hospitality!

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IT’S MILLER BUILT TIME!

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W

e were very excited for Miller Built Performance in Cameron Park when the People’s Choice votes came in for the 2017 Easyriders Show in Sacramento. Prior to the show, TRM NorCal knew we had to share this sweet ass FXR from the minute we laid eyes on it. Owner, Mike Miller made this bike his personal project and as you can see he nailed it. In addition to the sharp custom paint job, the first thing that jumped out was the unique gauge cluster from Murieta Metalworks in Rancho Murieta by positioning the gauges that do not require you to take your eyes off the road to read them. Another cool thing about this bike build that you might not notice is that it is fuel injected. There had to have been a few late nights creating this ingenious system. Miller Built Performance Cycles will be celebrating their one year anniversary and Mike has already built a solid reputation for his dependable work along with providing outstanding customer service. In fact, Miller Built Performance recently expanded the shop next door to his original location at 3115 Alhambra Drive in Cameron Park.

Keep up the great work!

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Owners of Miller Built Performance Cycle - Mike and Amanda Miller

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BIKE SPECS BIKE: 2017 Special Construction FXR

BUILDER: Miller Built Performance Cycles OWNER: Mike Miller ENGINE: 103 CI HEADS: Horse Power by Gerolamy CAM: 640 IGNITION: Harley-Davidson BUILDER: Mike Miller - Miller Built Performance Cycles AIR CLEANER: Arlen Ness Big Sucker PIPES: Thunderheader PRIMARY: Custom OZ FL TRANSMISSION: Baker 6 speed FRAME: Chopperguys Fat Guy FXR RAKE: 28 degrees FORKS: 49mm Patriot Genesis RSD preload adjusters BRAKES: XR 1200 Polished dual disc Front. Performance Machine Back.

REAR SUSPENSION: Progressive WHEELS: 19” Southern Front, 16” Southern Back BARS: Mighty T 16” T-BARS HAND CONTROLS: Harley-Davidson 2008 bagger GRIPS: Harley-Davidson MIRRORS: Harley- Davidson FOOT PEGS: Avon FOOT CONTROLS: moved forward from normal mids position HEADLIGHT: Sunpie TAILLIGHT: Custom Dynamics BLINKERS: Built into taillight FENDERS: Front custom FXR Rear 2006 DYNA GAS TANK: Stock FXR OIL TANK: OZ Bagger SEAT: BMC custom wall PAINTER: Josh Cox custom blue S.S.S. Silver Flames SPECIAL MODIFICATIONS: Custom Gauge cluster by Murieta Metalworks with KOSO Gauges FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM: Pingle Guzzler MSD high pressure in line pump, Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator SPECIAL THANKS to Phil Llewellyn

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT:

BLISS ELECTRONICS Off of Highway 50 in Diamond Springs California is home to one of TRM NorCal’s long time business partners, Bliss Electronics (www.blisscomputer. com). Owner Thom Bliss has been very active in the motorcycle community for many years and still is. TRM NorCal came to Bliss Electronics because of their reputation for providing great motorcycle stereo systems and Christina helps a customer Motorcycle audio installs take about 3 hrs installations. Thom will help you get the perfect system for your bike and budget, and you will be blown away at the quality and sound that you will get on your ride, even at highway speeds or above. Thom has done tons of research on the products available and uses only the best and motorcycle tested products out there. Brands like Hogtunes speakers and amps, ARC Audio speakers, JL Audio Owner Thom Bliss Nene the door greeter amps, Diamond Audio amps they will find the right combination was blown away. Not only that they took the time to set the new for you. I have personally heard Thom’s bike stereo and he system up so that it looked identical to what I was already used really knows how to make it sound fantastic. You can either to which was a huge benefit because any down time would buy the equipment to install yourself or have them do the install be a killer! (Any business owner will know exactly what I am for you. They are very meticulous about their work - no wires talking about!) I had little - to no learning curve; it was business will be hanging out or components rattling loose in your fairing. as usual and one year later I couldn’t be happier.

If there ever was a problem - they will fix it. They can help you Also behind the Bliss Electronics counter is Christina - who get the tunes out in whatever bike you own so if you are and has been working alongside Thom since 1997. She can Indian or Victory rider they still have you covered so give Bliss assist you with any software needs and get you up to speed Electronics a call to get your motorcycle rolling along to the on any new software questions. Need tech support? Anytime beat of your favorite tunes. you call in to Bliss Electronics for tech support you will get a And for all of you BUSINESS OWNERS, IT TECHS and representative that always speaks English clearly and with no GAMERS - Bliss Electronics is defiantly the place to go. About accent! Try getting that with a computer you ordered off the a year ago, we were in need of a new computer for TRM NorCal internet! Thom believes in building computers that last so they so I inquired with Thom to see what they could do. Come to will only use the absolute best components available, if there find out a huge part of Bliss Electronics business comes from ever is a problem - you can bring the their ability to custom build a computer that will fit your specific computer in and they will fix it. Or needs. Many of the local businesses use their computer building they will send out one of their field expertise as well as a large company like Serv Pro of Rancho technician to your business to get Cordova – a residential/commercial restoration service. After you rolling again. All of this adds up inquiring more about the computer side of Bliss Electronics, we to world class service and support learned that they will custom build a computer to meet your and for a lot less than you might specific needs. That is when Thom ask me - what do you think. Bliss Electronics another need? My first thought was that there was no way I could afford outstanding NorCal business that a custom built computer! Come to find out I ended up saving we are proud to be associated with. money and now have a computer that was set up just for my Check out YOUTUBE for Article and photos by needs. This new system is way more efficient at handling the Hillon2Wheels Behind The Stan and Terri Hill Scenes interview tasks that are required to run the magazine! Needless to say - I Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 40

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Tech Tips SPRING FEVER START UP If you live in our neck of the woods then chances are you pretty much ride year round. The climate in the Sierra Nevada foothills lends itself to mostly mild temperatures although we see a few weeks of sub-freezing late night/early mornings. If you live in higher elevations, other regions of the country that endure severe winters, or happen to suffer from extremely thin blood - like me - and don’t do cold riding (not a diagnoses as much as a frame of mind), then your scoot probably gets close to the battery tender and lives indoors a lot during the winter. If you fall into one of those latter categories then there are a few things you’ll want to check before hitting the road once mom nature finally coughs up with some warmer days.

Tires are right out there easy to see, but are one of the most overlooked components on a bike. There’s no shortage of bikes that roll through our shop with cracked side walls and gross under-inflation. The pressure fluctuations on motorcycle tires are significantly greater than those in the automotive world owing to smaller volume. Weather checking/dry rot in the sidewalls is an accident waiting to happen. Any evidence of this is an indication that it’s time to replace them. Photo1 Take a quick look at the brakes. How are the pads? Any fluid leaks?

It’s not uncommon for a bike with leaky fork seals to have a small, inconspicuous trail of fork oil work its way down the fork and onto the brake caliper. Oil saturation of the brake pads may get rid of that annoying squeak that’s been buggin you, but only at the cost of your ability to stop on demand. Check the brake fluid as well.

It should be up to level and clean. DOT 4 is clear and DOT 5 is purple. It should never look like brake jelly, regardless of color! Photo2 Take a few seconds to just grab and twist fasteners.

This is no substitute for the periodic torque check of critical fasteners (per HD service literature), but you’d be surprised how often you’ll catch a loose axle cap nut or shift lever fastener. Always better to find it ON the bike.

Check the fluids. Storing the bike for winter dictates, at the very least, changing the engine oil. The reason for this is twofold. First, by-products of combustion that reside in the engine oil can do nasty things to your engine. Secondly, condensation can build up depending on the climate in which the bike is stored. Not so much a concern for primary and transmission fluids. Normally you can change those using mileage as a gauge. Assuming you did that engine oil change before winter

storage, check the level anyway. It may read a bit low. PRETWIN CAM era bikes with oil tanks above the oil pump will usually leak oil past the pump’s check valve and collect in the bottom of your engine cases (sumping). You don’t want to run the bike with nothing registering on the dipstick so make sure there’s some in there, but wait to top off until after you warm the engine to full operating temperature. Once the bike is started the oil that was sitting in the bottom end is scavenged back into the tank. If you add oil and then start and warm up the bike, the overfilled system has little to no room for venting, and that will almost always end up on the outside of the bike or puking out of that open ended oil line under the bike, which is your crank case breather. Aside from sumping, keep in mind that hot oil will read about a pint or so higher on the stick than cold oil. Hot oil increases in volume by expansion. Also remember that some models require the bike to be level, while others on the kickstand. And finally, we know that the Motor Company has been fighting the battle of oil carry-over since the early years. Oil carry-over is that awesome symptom of the breather system becoming overwhelmed and external lubrication kicks in. Unwanted oil runs out of the air cleaner assembly and all over the right side of the bike. Should this be an issue with your scoot try running the oil between the high and low marks on the dip stick. This reduces and sometimes even alleviates the problem. Photo3 Check the battery and make sure the connections are clean and tight. Also take a peek into the business end of your exhaust system. It’s not unheard of critters setting up residence in the pipes/ mufflers.

This covers the basics but is by no means all inclusive. Whether you’re doing a brief spring start-up maintenance check or a full blown service, you’ll benefit greatly by keeping a copy of the maintenance checklist that’s in the front of the service manual (HD Factory Service Manual).

This check list outlines all the items that are covered for every mileage based service. If you do your own maintenance, this will help you catch some of the most overlooked maintenance checks like lubing clutch and throttle cables and checking spokes. Even if you don’t spin your own wrenches, ask your shop for a copy of that list. It’s good info to have handy. Ride safe!

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KICKBACK

M

y love for riding began with a mini bike. In junior high I got my first bike, a 1961 red Honda Trail 90. After I got my driver license I gave up the bike, with prodding from my mom about how dangerous it was, but always thought about riding. I started a family, rode a few times over the years, but never gave up my dream of owning a bike again.

While on a trip to Reno, watching a parade, a group of women were riding and the announcer said they were from Dobbins, CA. Since I’m from Dobbins and have never seen any of these women I wanted to find out more about them. When we did find them, the first ones we saw and talked to was Gramps and our founder Grumbles. Their motto was seeking a cure, and since my mom succumbed from breast cancer I was interested.

After we returned home, we were contacted and had breakfast and talked about what the club was all about.

I decided to prospect and become a part of the Sisterhood. When I earned my wings I got my first Harley, a 2008 1200 orange and black Nightster. I love being a part of the Sisters of Scota Women’s Motorcycle Club and doing charity work, especially raising funds for foster children to send them to camp with our annual Easter Rabbit Run which is happening on April 8. For more information – go to www.sistersofscotawmc.org.

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I’m a gal, he’s single...

He lives right across the street. I can see his place from my kitchen window. I watched as he got home from work this evening. I was surprised when he walked across the street, up my driveway and knocked on the door.

I opened the door, he looked at me and said, “I just got home, and I have this strong urge to have a good time, dance, get drunk, and have wild sex tonight. Are you doing anything? “I replied, “Nope, I’m free!” “Great,” he said. “Can you watch my dog?” _________________________________________________ A little silver-haired lady calls her neighbor and says, “Please come over here and help me. I have a killer jigsaw puzzle, and I can’t figure out how to get started.” Her neighbor asks, “What is it supposed to be when it’s finished?” The little silver haired lady says, “According to the picture on the box, it’s a rooster.”

Her neighbor decides to go over and help with the puzzle.

She lets him in and shows him where she has the puzzle spread all over the table.

He studies the pieces for a moment, then looks at the box, then turns to her and says, “First of all, no matter what we do, we’re not going to be able to assemble these pieces into anything resembling a rooster.” He takes her hand and says, “Secondly, I want you to relax. Let’s have a nice cup of tea” and then he said with a deep sigh ............

“Let’s put all the Corn Flakes back in the box.” _______________________________________________ Two old drunks are sitting in a bar when the first one says, “Ya know, when I was thirty and got an erection, I couldn’t bend it, even using both hands.

By the time I was forty, I could bend it about ten degrees if I tried really hard.

By the time I was fifty, I could bend it about forty five degrees, no problem.

I’m gonna be sixty next week, and now I can bend it in half with just one hand.”

“So,” says the second drunk, “what’s your point?”

“Well, I’m just wondering how much stronger I’m gonna get.” _______________________________________________ A robber was inside a house. All of a sudden someone said, “Jesus is watching you!” “What?” said the robber? He started to pick up the MOXI, he heard “Jesus is watching you!” The robber pointed his flashlight at the voice and asked, “Who said that?” It was a parrot. “I’m Moses,” said the parrot. “Who in the world would name you Moses?” asked the robber. The parrot answered, “The same man that named the pit-bull in the corner Jesus!”

With a very seductive voice a wife asked her husband “Have you ever seen $20 all crumpled up?”

“No” said her husband.

She gave him a sexy little smile unbuttoned the top three buttons of her blouse and slowly reached down in her cleavage created by a soft, silky pushup bra and pulled out a crumpled twenty dollar bill.

He took the crumpled bill from her and smiled approvingly.

She then asked “Have you ever seen $50 all crumpled up?”

“No I haven’t” he said, an anxious tone in his voice.

She gave him another sexy little smile pulled up her skirt, seductively reached into her tight sheer panties and pulled out a crumpled fifty dollar bill.

He took the crumpled bill and started breathing a little quicker with anticipation.

“Now” she said “Have you ever seen $50,000 all crumpled up?”

“No way” he said becoming even more aroused and excited to which she purred: “Go look in the garage.” _______________________________________________ A small zoo in Arkansas obtained a very rare species of gorilla.

Within a few weeks the gorilla, a female, became very difficult to handle. Upon examination, the Veterinarian determined the problem. The gorilla was in heat. To make matters worse, there was no male gorilla available.

Thinking about their dilemma, the Zoo Keeper’s first idea was of Bobby Lee, a redneck part-time worker responsible for cleaning the animal cages. Bobby Lee had little sense but possessed ample ability to satisfy a female of any species. Herein, the Zoo Keeper thought they might have a solution. Bobby Lee was approached with a proposition: Would he be willing to mate with the gorilla for $500.00?

Bobby Lee showed some interest, but said he would have to think the matter over carefully. The following day, he announced that he would accept their offer, but only under certain conditions: “First,” Bobby Lee said, “There aint gonna’ be no kissin’ her on the lips.” The Zoo Keeper quickly agreed to this condition.

“Also”, he continued “you can’t never tell no one, no body about this.” The Keeper again readily agreed to this condition.

And,” Bobby Lee said, “I want any your guns’ raised Southern Baptist.” Once again it was agreed. “And finally,” Bobby Lee said, “I’ll need another week to come up with the whole $500. bucks.” _______________________________________________ Checking into a hotel I said, “I hope the porn channel in my room is disabled.” The hag Owner replied, “No, it’s regular porn you sick mo-fo.

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APRIL 1 Bike Blessing GRASS VALLEY Presented by No. Cal BFMC 6 Grass Valley. Located at Dew Drop Inn - 19729 Cerrito Rd. Starting at 9am. First blessings at 10am and 1pm. $10 single / $15 couples. Full bar and food available. Live music with special guest Raffle and 50/50. For more information: Gator (530) 391-9470 APRIL 2 Edd Fowler Turkey Run ANDERSON Presented by United Bikers of Northern California-Shasta County.

Located at Anderson River Park. 12 noon / Donation: $10 per person. Join us at Anderson River Park, KC Grove #1 for good food, games and live music. All proceeds from this event are used to purchase holiday turkeys for the less fortunate in Shasta County. Everyone Welcome! For more information: Valerie (530) 604-0112 / UBNC Shasta County Facebook APRIL 8 8th Annual Rabbit Run Motorcycle Ride MARYSVILLE Presented by Sisters of Scota Womens Motorcycle Club. Sign in at Gold Eagle Market #2 - 11269 Loma Rica Rd. Sign Ins: 9-10 AM /Admission: $20 per person / $30 per couple. Pack ride with us from Loma Rica to Lake Francis Resort in Dobbin.

Festivities include bike blessing by Christian Motorcyclist Association, live music by the Swankmasters, ride-in bike show, raffles and a specially prepared holiday luncheon, Run Pin to first 50 participants. Rain or shine. Proceeds benefit Environmental Alternatives Foster Family Agency a 501(c)(3) corporation. For more information: Banshee (530) 740-3258 / banshee_ soswmc@hotmail.com www.sistersofscotawmc.org APRIL 8 Juggs Bunny 2017 SANTA CRUZ Presented by Hells Angels Santa Cruz. Sign up at Callahan’s Pub – 507 Water Street. 9am-Noon. $20/per ticket donation plus one pre-wrapped Easter Basket. Run to Cycle Imagery (Soquel) for BBQ, live music and the west coast’s best wet t-shirt contest! $1000 First Prize Wet T-shirt contest 18 and over only. For more information: leeversaw@sbcglobal.net See flyer on Pg 51

APRIL 8 Spring Fling Social MARINA Presented by American Legion Riders Post 694 - 694 Legion Way. Opens at 11am. $10. Join us for a burger/hot dog lunch as we meet and greet all of our brothers and sisters and welcome to 2017 summer season. Full bar available...all riders welcome!!

For more information: rickalbarran@gmail.com APRIL 9 5th Annual Northern California Blessing of the Bikes ROSEVILLE Presented by Messengers MC. Located at Iron Workers MC Clubhouse - 2120 March Ave. 9am to Noon. $5 donation. We will be serving biscuits and gravy to all. There will be a Blessing over all and individual Bike Blessing. We will have music, join us, and you can tell your mom you went to church. For more information: robert.brown115@gmail.com APRIL 9 Top Hatters MC 24th Annual Bike Blessing HOLLISTER Presented by Top Hatters MC Hollister. Two check in locations!

Sacred Heart Church - 680 College Street and Hollister Powersports – 411 San Felipe Rd. 10am till 1pm. $10 Donation Bike Blessing metal & Bike Blessing sticker. Church Service 1pm & Bike Blessing following. All bikes welcome. For more information: tophatterssideshow@earthlink.net APRIL 11 Tech Night Tuesday SACRAMENTO Presented by SacTown Moto Girls at Sacramento Harley. 5:30 to 7:00 PM - Free Event. We will be learning how to leverage a bike back on its wheels in the event that is falls. We will have demonstrations on different safety gear offered and the importance of wearing it. Also we plan to have packing gear and ideas for long hauls as well as road side safety packages offered.

This is designed to give us confidence, knowledge and most of all make our rides safe and enjoyable! Harley is also providing refreshments and snack. Everyone is welcome! For more information: sactownmotogirls@gmail.com APRIL 15 Patriots MC 22nd Annual Spring Event PRUNEDALE Presented by Patriots MC – Located at American Legion Post #593 - 8300 Prunedale North. Sign in 10am-Noon. $15 Donation includes 5 stop hand (hi & low), 4th stop Rider Reward ticket, BBQ meal, live band. Also, Keg Toss, Door Prizes, 50/50, and Rider Reward Prize. Vendors welcome, no fee. For more information: Frank (831) 636-5956 / fmasoni@yahoo.com

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APRIL 15 Spring Season Opener SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO Presented by Dudley Perkins Co – 333 Corey Way. 10am.

Pancake breakfast and family Easter. For more information: (650) 737-5467 / www.dpchd.com See flyer on Pg 6 APRIL 15 Win A Harley FRESNO Presented by Harley-Davidson of Fresno and DirtDogs Softball Team - 4345 West Shaw Ave. 12pm-2pm. A brand new 2017 Harley-Davidson FXDB motorcycle will be given away. Tickets are $75 and in a limited supply of only 300. DirtDogs Softball will also be serving up lunch, selling beer and having a great time raising money. This is a great opportunity to give to a great charity and possibly win a brand new motorcycle. For more information: casey@hdfresno.com / (559) 275-8586 APRIL 15 12th Annual Veterans Memorial – Support The Troops Run MERCED Presented by Merced Star Chapter 212. Registration at Merced Power Sports - 265 W. 15th Street. 8:30am, KSU at 10am. This is a free ride all we ask is, monetary donations to help the Fisher House and Veterans in CA plus our troops abroad. We will leave Merced Power Sports and ride nonstop to San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Santa Nella, where we will honor our Veterans in a ceremony. After we will ride 13 miles back to Gustine Park for BBQ and Raffle. For more information: president@star212.org APRIL 15 Spring Fling SACRAMENTO Presented by Hells Angels Sacramento – 3405 9th Avenue. Gates open at 6:30pm. $20 Donation Presale / $30 Donation at Gate.

Food, Drinks and The Fryed Brothers Band. See flyer on Pg 49 APRIL 15 Folsom H-D Easter Egg Savings Event FOLSOM Presented by Harley-Davidson of Folsom – 115 Woodmere Rd. 9am - 6pm. You are invited to our annual “pick an egg” Easter Event. You will receive a 10-20% off H-D licensed merchandise purchases.

For more information: (916) 608-9922 APRIL 22 ABATE Local 17 Spring Bingo Fun Run FAIRFIELD Presented by ABATE Local 17 – Sgt Pepper’s – 664 Parker Road. 9am - $5 per card. 1st game at 10am. Join the day of the run and ride for free (1 card per stop) you can get more for $5 each. Pay out at each stop. 5 stops Fun ride, goodtime. For more information: glennphillips01@comcast.net

APRIL 22 Boozefighters MC Chapter 83 Spring Fling PARADISE Presented by Boozefighters MC Chapter 83. Located at The Moose Lodge – 5275 Skyway. Starts at 11am. $20/per person includes BBQ and poker walk. For more information: Sick Pig (530) 519-7105 / Cutter (916) 216-5138 APRIL 22 Bay2Sac Ride FAIRFIELD Presented by SBFreaks MC. KSU at 10am / Free to all. Ride starts at Raleys Shopping Center – 3330 North Texas Street to Emeryville to Eagles Nest in Lathrop and finally ending at Miller Park – 2701 Marina View Drive in Sacramento. For more information: bigcory707@gmail.com APRIL 22 Blessing of the Bikes LIVERMORE Presented by Black Sheep HDFC MM. Located at Livermore Harley-Davidson - I-580 at North Greenville Road. 10am1pm. The Blessing of the Bikes provides an opportunity for all motorcycle riders to have their bikes blessed for a safe riding season. Please join us for coffee, donuts and camaraderie of fellow motorcyclists. For more information: www.livermorehd. com / (925) 606-0100 APRIL 22 Dirty Bash 2017 FAIRFIELD Presented by Dirty Whites MC. Start at Cloud 9 – 4519 Walters Rd. 10am-12pm. $20. Join us for our annual crawdad feed with a variety of food from gumbo, dirty rice, chicken kabobs, live music and dancers affle prizes and much more. For more information: Joe (707) 694-5251 / Fukindave69@yahoo.com APRIL 22 Harley-Davidson Season Opener Demo Event FOLSOM Presented by Harley-Davidson of Folsom – 115 Woodmere Rd. 9am - 6pm. Test ride the 2017 models all day. Check out our Pre-Owned bike deals. There is a free gift card raffle at 2pm, free sticker and poster giveaways & free BBQ from 12-2pm! For more information: (916) 608-9922 See flyer on Pg 15 APRIL 22 SacTown Moto Girls Meet & Greet PENRYN Presented by SacTown Moto Girls. Located at Valencia Club - 2162 Taylor Road. 2pm-6pm. Free. For the women of SacTown and surrounding areas that love to ride, please join us for our first officially meet & greet! Food available by Black-N-Blue BBQ serving Tri-Tip and Chicken sandwiches with sides. Music, Horseshoes, pool tables, bikes, friends and fun! All riders welcome! For more information: sactownmotogirls@gmail.com

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6:00 pm $15 Pre-sale (see any member), $20 at the door. MC Presidents – FREE. Come party with the Violators MC Bay Area Chapter and help us celebrate 15 years of violating the world. This event is going to be off the hook. Eats: BBQ Tri-Tip and Chicken. Garlic Potatoes, Baked Beans, Corn and rolls Live Band: Tons of raffle prizes including a 40” HD Flat Screen TV Club support swag available. Partial proceeds to be donated to the VA Hospital in Palo Alto. Club members, guests, event venue and all assets protected by law. For more information: www.wildbill-law.com APRIL 29 Bobby Gray Memorial Run RIO LINDA Presented by American Legion Riders Chapter 521. Registration 8:00 am - 10:30 am first group out at 11am. We will be riding down the Sacramento river and back to celebrate the life of our ALR 521 member and friend to many people, Bobby Gray. After returning we will have live music by “Not the Tie” band, a large raffle, tri-tip lunch, dancing and a “BIG” time for all. Proceeds are to benefit local Veteran programs and a donation to St. Jude’s Hospital in Bobby Gay’s name. Come share the day with us. For more information: elvertahotrod@gmail.com See flyer on Pg 49

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MAY 6 3rd Annual T-Force Memorial Fun Run for Charity GRASS VALLEY Presented by The Sinbads Nor-Cal MC. Located at Sinbad Clubhouse - 10474 Holcomb Dr. Poker Run sign in 8am – 11am. $20 single / $30 w/passenger. Approximate 90 mile poker run-Barbeque - music by “Legend” - Drinks - Raffles - 50/50 - bike games- billiards - horse shoes - pinball - darts - guaranteed good time in support of local charities. For more information: sinbadsnorcalmc@gmail.com MAY 6 Spring Open House SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO Presented by Dudley Perkins Co – 333 Corey Way. Join us! Taco truck will be onsite. 15% off H-D license products. For more information: (650) 737-5467 / www.dpchd.com See flyer on Pg 6

MAY 6 6th Annual Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament VACAVILLE Presented by ABATE of California, Local 17. Located at Moose Lodge - 6585 Gibson Canyon Road. Sign in at 5pm. $75 buy in per person. Cards Fly at 6pm. Dinner will be included at the event. This event is in memory of one of our long standing members - Anthony “Sonny” Zappetta that has gone to” Ride in the Sky”. Proceeds benefits Mission Solano, Vaca Fish and Sarah’s Scholarship. For more information: Ron (707) 761-4058 / Glenn (707) 624-6310 MAY 6 7th Annual Fallen Riders Memorial Run MERCED Presented by ROMPS - Riders Of Merced Power Sports. Located at Merced Power Sports - 265 W. 15th St. 7am. Donation $25 single rider/ $35 double rider. Please join us for this rolling tribute to our fallen friends and family in the riding community. There will be great riding, great food, great prizes and family fun for all during this celebration of riding life. Proceeds from this event going to our local Merced County charities. Register before April 22nd to receive a free event shirt. For more information: romps209@gmail.com / https://www.facebook.com/romps209 MAY 6 Richmond Red & White 2017 Poker Run PORT COSTA Presented by Richmond Red & White. Sign in at The Warehouse – 5 Canyon Lake Drive. 10am – 12pm. $25 Donation (includes food).

Last stop Wild Idol in Byron. Music & Drinks. See flyer on Pg 50 MAY 7 13th Annual Valley Children’s Hospital Happy Hearts Poker Ride VISALIA Presented by Visalia Harley-Davidson. 8:30 am $20 Driver & $10 Passenger. KSU (Kick Stands Up) at 9:45am. Roughly 3 hour ride starting at Visalia Harley Davidson & going though Tulare Kings, Fresno & Madera Counties & ending up at Valley Children’s Hospital. For more information: Gene Afonso (559) 280-4152 MAY 13 4th Annual May-HAM PACHECO Presented by Mt. Diablo HOG – 93 1st Avenue N. Registration 8 – 10am / $20 per person.

We’re known for fun games and different than usual events, and this go round we’re setting sails for the seven seas. Come See What We’re Doing This Year! Ride, games, raffle, food and fun.

Pins to first 200 entrants. Open to all. Last led ride out 10:30 am.

For more information: MtHogNews@McGuire-HD.com MAY 20 Sacramento Mile SACRAMENTO Presented by SDI Racing LLC and American Flat Track. Located at Cal Expo – 1600 Exposition Blvd. Gates open at 3pm. Join us at the AMA Pro Grand National Championship will make its West Coast stop in Sacramento! Tickets starting at $25. Free motorcycle parking. For more information: (844) Sac-Mile / www.sactomile.com See BACKCOVER

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MAY 20 Freedom Rides 9th Anniversary Celebration LINCOLN Presented by Freedom Rides, LLC - 643 Lincoln Blvd. 10am-2pm – FREE. Join us for our anniversary celebration including a huge 50% off sale on most items in the store, a group ride through the Lincoln back roads, free taco lunch, and so much more. All bikes and riders welcome! RSVP today (appreciated but not required).

For more information: John@freedomrides.biz MAY 20 Sacramento HOG’s 20th Anniversary Casino Classic SACRAMENTO Presented by Harley-Davidson of Sacramento - 1000 Arden Way. Save the date! More details to come. For more information: sachog.com MAY 20 California Rendezvous MADERA Presented by Renegade Classics. Located at Madera Fairgrounds. 10am - 6pm $25 per person #1 Bike Show in the Valley! Ride-in Bike Show, Jason Pullen Stunt Show, Famous Bike Builders, Stereo Thump-off, Trophies, Amateur Wheelie Contest, Bikini Contest, Playboy Models, Live Music, Biker Games, Biker Eats, and Lots of Fun! – Register online Get a FREE event T-shirt. Call for Vendor Space. For more information: www.renegadeevents.com (800) 326-3666 MAY 20 Forever Freedom Poker Run V FOLSOM Presented by Grateful Ones Motorcycle Club. Sign in at Folsom Harley-Davidson – 115 Woodmere Rd. 10am registration. $25/$30.

The 5th Annual Forever Freedom Poker Run will take you through some of the best roads in the foothills. Bring an unwrapped toy for raffle tickets to help the Grateful Ones Christmas toy delivery.

Chance to win a firearm of your choice. Proceeds to benefit the Lily Chiquet Foundation and the Tyler Nickerson Memorial Scholarship.

For more information: jamesnovaes@gmail.com MAY 21 4th Annual Chopper Bob Memorial Run LINCOLN / SACRAMENTO Presented by Clinton’s Custom Cycles & Taleah Ebey - 2 pick-up locations #1 - Safeway parking lot - 5345 Elkhorn Dr. 2nd pickup: Clinton’s Custom Cycles - 555 Lincoln. Kickstands up at 8am. FREE. Scenic Day trip through the Feather River Canyon.

Route 70 through Belden, Quincy, Graeagle, and Downieville.

Lunch and dinner stops at Belden and Downieville. Ride the entire 300+mile trip or part of it. For more information: (916) 956-6002 or https://www.facebook.com/4th-Annual-Chopper-Bob-MemorialRun-168044777018020/

MAY 21 Rock and Ride for ALS PLACERVILLE Presented by MMCI Chapter 19 of California. Run starts at Placerville Masonic Center - 2820 Cold Springs Road.

Registration: 8:30-10:30am. Donation $20/person. FUN RUN Placerville to Plymouth benefiting the ALS Association of Sacramento. Live music, BBQ, Raffle prizes. PARTY starts at NOON downtown PLYMOUTH. For more information: mmci19@gmail.com / (916) 936-2419 MAY 26-28 16th Annual Run-A-Mucca Motorcycle Rally WINNEMUCCA, NV Presented by Winnemucca Convention & Visitors Authority 50 W Winnemucca Blvd. All Weekend / $40 – Early Bird. 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, 2017 and receive your Run Shirt, Run Pin, Poker Run and Poker Stagger hands plus the Run Barbecue. This year we will donate $5 to our local veterans groups for each run package sold. For more information: (775) 623-5071 Ext 102 / www.RunAMucca.com See flyer on Pg 3 MAY 28 36th Annual Willits Car & Motorcycle Show WILLITS Presented by Willits Chamber of Commerce, Willits Wild Bunch, Shifter’s Car Club. 300 East Commercial St. 10am-4pm/$25 per vehicle prior to May 16th/$30 at the gate. All cars and bikes welcome. Vendors, raffle and music. Best of Show and People’s Choice Awards. Lion’s Deluxe Breakfast starts 7 am. Fun for the entire family. The venue is a well-shaded park. For more information: Pops (707) 489-3313 MAY 28 6th Annual Good Ol’ Boys MC Veterans Run SANTA ROSA Presented by Good Ol’ Boys MC. Located at Santa Rosa Vets Memorial Building – 1351 Maple Drive. 9am Sign-In. Pack leaves at 11am sharp. $25 includes dinner and run shirt (while supplies last). Ride through beautiful Sonoma County, Live music by Paulies Garage, raffle prizes, vendor booths.

For more information: Conrad (707) 694-2456 / www. goodolboysmc.com See flyer on Pg 51

JUNE 2017

JUNE 2-4 Street Vibrations Spring Rally RENO, NEVADA Presented by Roadshows, Inc. Vendors & participants go to www. roadshowsreno.com. For more information: (775) 329-7469 / admin@roadshowsreno.com See INSIDE FRONT COVER

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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 JUNE 2-4 19th Annual Grand Fathers MC No. Cal Campout GRASS VALLEY Presented by Grand Fathers MC No. Cal – Located at Rollins Lake - Greenhorn Access Rd. Gates Open at Noon $35. Come to a Old School Style Campout with The Fryed Brothers Band- “The Most Dangerous Biker Band” benefits mountain families, world famous Grand Fathers steak tacos and funnel cakes. Arts and crafts for the kids by CMA. This is the one event everyone is talking about! All are welcome. RV spots available.

Vendor spots and T-shirts Sponsors still available. For more information: Crunch (530) 613-0912 JUNE 4 23rd 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, 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: (707) 455-7000 / events@ ironsteedhd.com See flyer on Pg 11 JUNE 4 The Joker’s Wild Poker Run PLACERVILLE Presented by Sierra Riders. Registration at American Legion – 4561 Greenstone. 9am-10am. KSU at 10:15am. Single $15/2Up $20. Ride starts and ends at American Legion. Food – Live Music – raffles – Vendors. For more information: sierra-riders.net See flyer on Pg 49 JUNE 9-11 40th Anniversary Redwood Run PIERCY Presented by Kiwanis of the Redwoods at the Riverview Ranch.

Tickets $130 pre purchase (LIMITED TICKETS TO BE SOLD) / $180 at the gate. 2nights of non-stop kick ass music!! No attitudes! For more information: www.RedwoodRun.org S ee flyer on Pg 26 JUNE 10 Refuge Run ANGELS CAMP Presented by The Refuge Church - 642 Murphys Grade Rd. 9 am Free Event. This free event includes the fellowship at the church Saturday morning followed by bike blessing and the ride to White Pines Lake where there will be more fellowship and lunch served.

Upon returning to Angels Camp, there will be a live band and raffle. Follow us on Facebook at Refuge Run Event Page. For more information: hangman89@sbcglobal.net JUNE 24 Clinton’s 6th Annual Ride To Walk Poker Run & Biker Bash LINCOLN

Presented by Clinton’s Custom Cycle - 555 Lincoln Blvd. 8am – 10am. Registration $20 single rider / $30 with passenger. Biker Bash only (12pm) : $10 at the Ride to Walk Ranch - 1630 Hwy 193. Free BBQ lunch for all ticket holders - 3 RAFFLES - 50/50 - A Fender guitar signed by Jackson Stone Band to one lucky ticket holder. MEET THE RTW KIDS - HIGH HAND TROPHY - RIDE IN BIKE SHOW - VENDORS - BIKER GAMES - BEER GARDEN - MUSIC BY JACKSON STONE BAND - BIKE STUNTS BY JASON PULLEN STUNTS. For more information: https://www. facebook.com/clintonsrtwpokerrun/ JUNE 24 Bike Fest PLACERVILLE Presented by Boozefighters Hangtown. Sign in at PJ’s Road House - 5641 Mother Lode Dr. 12-4pm $10/per person. Includes live band, BBQ meal, ride in bike show with trophies for winners, vendors, 50/50, and raffle. For more information: (916) 817-0537 / Rocketbfmc@gmail.com

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

EVERY TUESDAY FOLSOM United We Stand BIKE NIGHT Presented by Mark’s Sports Bar & Grill – 303 Iron Point Rd. 7:30pm-12:00am. Live Free Ride Free! Bike Nights!

Drink specials, Food specials, DJ, Possible raffles as we progress, along with special guests. For more information: Lmosangels@gmail.com 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 1st WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH (May-October) GRASS VALLEY Weiner Wednesday Bike Nite Presented by Sinbads Nor-Cal MC - 10474 Holcomb Dr. 6pm9pm No Entry Fee. All riders welcome. $3 Jumbo hotdogs & Polish dogs - Drinks- Raffles - Pool - Darts - Pinball Horseshoes - come on by and break up your week. For more information: Skovy (530) 798-3556

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EVERY THURSDAY RANCHO CORDOVA BIKER CHURCH NIGHT Presented by Thunder Road Biker Church - 11257 Coloma Road #A6 7pm-8pm EVERY THURSDAY SACRAMENTO Presented by Misplaced Souls MC. Open House Thursdays – 3412 Auburn Blvd. 5pm-9pm / Free. Come Join the MSMC as we BBQ and have a good time. Enjoy the relaxed environment, cold drinks, and great food as you watch football or simply network with others throughout our community. For more information: Spit Shine (916) 217-2508 / Beast (209) 781-6111.

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 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 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 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) 3278283

LAST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH (Apr-Sept) FRESNO BIKE NIGHT Presented by Harley-Davidson of Fresno.

Located Buffalo Wild Wings – 3331 W. Shaw Ave. 6pm-8pm.

A portion of all food sales will go to the local UCP charity. For more information: casey@hdfresno.com / (559) 275-8586 EVERY SATURDAY SACRAMENTO Presented by Misplaced Souls MC. Open to the Biker Community – 3412 Auburn Blvd on Saturday nights / No Cover Charge. Come Join the MSMC and biker community where we enjoy fast bikes, cold drinks, and good food. For more information: Spit Shine (916) 217-2508 / Beast (209) 7816111.

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 PULLED PORK SANDWICHES Presented by Harley-Davidson of Sacramento - 1000 Arden Way. 11am-2pm. Donations only. Ride on over for free pulled pork sandwiches while supplies last.

1st SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH LATHROP FREE PULLED PORK SANDWICHES Presented by Eagle’s Nest Harley-Davidson - 13900 Harlan Road. 11am-2pm. 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 HAMBURGERS Presented by Harley-Davidson of Sacramento - 1000 Arden Way. 11am-2 pm. Donations only. Ride on over for free hamburgers and $1 beer while supplies last. Please drink responsibly. Do not drink and ride.

2nd SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH LATHROP FREE HAMBURGERS Presented by Eagle’s Nest Harley-Davidson - 13900 Harlan Road. 11am-2pm. Ride on over to Eagle’s Nest HarleyDavidson and enjoy free hamburgers while supplies last! All donations will benefit a local nonprofit

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Remember to check for MORE events submitted AFTER print deadline at www.thunderroadsnorcal.com 3rd SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH SACRAMENTO FREE CHILI DOGS Presented by Harley-Davidson of Sacramento - 1000 Arden Way. 11am-2 pm. Donations only. Ride on over to enjoy free chili dogs while supplies last.

4th SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH LATHROP FREE NACHOS Presented by Eagle’s Nest Harley-Davidson - 13900 Harlan Road. 11am -2pm. Ride on over to Eagle’s Nest HarleyDavidson to enjoy free nachos while supplies last!

3rd SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH LATHROP FREE HOT DOGS Presented by Eagle’s Nest Harley-Davidson - 13900 Harlan Road. 11am -2pm. Out riding? Hungry? Enjoy free hot dogs while supplies last at Eagle’s Nest Harley-Davidson. All donations will benefit a local nonprofit.

5th SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH (April/July/ Sept) LATHROP FREE LUNCH Presented by Eagle’s Nest Harley-Davidson - 13900 Harlan Road. 11am -2pm. Free Lunch! All proceeds benefit a local non-profit.

EVERY SUNDAY PENRYN MUSIC & MOTORCYCLES Presented by Valencia Club – 2162 Taylor Rd. 2pm-6pm Live music at Penryn’s historic roadhouse located between Sacramento and Auburn! (916) 663-0300

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

A&M Heating and Air Conditioning.........................................................................16 American Legion Ambulance..................................................................................42 AL Post 521 Bobby Gray Memorial Run.................................................................49 Bikers Inner Circle.................................................................................................MP Billy’s Motorcycle Shop...........................................................................................16 Binford’s Custom Cycles........................................................................................24 Bliss Electronics.....................................................................................................41 Bones Roadhouse Bar & Grub...............................................................................42 Brigance Roadhouse..............................................................................................41 C&E Auburn Indian &V-Twin...................................................................................27 Cal Tire and Autoworks..........................................................................................10 Citrus Heights Victory.............................................................................................16 Clinton’s Custom Cycle..........................................................................................14 Custom Design Studios..........................................................................................26 CycleInsure Agency................................................................................................14 Dolan’s Bar.............................................................................................................10 Double D Steak......................................................................................................35 Down At Joe’s Garage..............................................................................................7 Dudley Perkins Co....................................................................................................6 Eagle Iron and Leather.............................................................................................9 Eastside Public House.......................................................................................... BF Elkhorn Saloon.......................................................................................................24 Executive Choppers...............................................................................................24 E-Z Brake..............................................................................................................MP Fairing Plus..............................................................................................................7 Featherbed Railroad Bed & Breakfast....................................................................26 Folsom Harley-Davidson...................................................................... 15 / Calendar Good Ol’ Boys Veterans Run..................................................................................51 Granzella’s..............................................................................................................14 HA Sacramento Spring Fling..................................................................................49 HA Santa Cruz Juggs Bunny .................................................................................51 HD Performance.....................................................................................................17 Harleymann Insurance Agency..............................................................................24 Highway 101 Run...................................................................................................27 HK Cycles.................................................................................................................7 Hollister Powersports...............................................................................................9 Horse Power By Gerolamy.....................................................................................17 Humboldt Performance Cycle................................................................................35 Inn of the Lost Coast..............................................................................................35 Iron Steed H-D....................................................................................................... 11 Jackson Stone Band.............................................................................................MP James Dean Rebel Design.....................................................................................17 Jim Wall Insurance Agency....................................................................................17 John Jessup’s Dream Rides...................................................................................10 Johnny’s Bar & Grill............................................................................................... 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Kenny’s Bar&Grill...................................................................................................10 Kirby Law..................................................................................................................1 Leatherworks..........................................................................................................25 Mack-Faulkner Real Estate................................................................................... BF Maberry-Martin Real Estate...................................................................................10 Milestone Saloon....................................................................................................41 Miller Built Performance Cycles.............................................................................41 Mom & Pop’s Saloon............................................................................................. BF Nickell’s Customs...................................................................................................10 NorCal Swap Meet.................................................................................................10 Omega Motorcycles............................................................................................... 11 Omelet House........................................................................................................14 Penngrove Motorcycle Company...........................................................................27 Performance Powercoating....................................................................................17 Rack and Pull Industries...........................................................................................8 Redwood Run.........................................................................................................26 Richmond Red&White Poker Run..........................................................................50 Rick’s Automotive...................................................................................................17 Ride-On Motorcycles................................................................................................7 Road Dog Cycle.....................................................................................................17 Roadshows................................................................................... Inside Front Cover Road Trip Bar & Grill..............................................................................................23 Run-A-Mucca...........................................................................................................3 Rushford & Bonotto Trial Lawyers.........................................................................MP Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys..........................................................................54 Sacramento Mile..................................................................................... Back Cover San Jose Hogwash..................................................................................................9 Schapiro & Leventhal...............................................................................................6 SeatWorks..............................................................................................................17 Sierra Riders Jokers Wild Run...............................................................................49 Smoking Pig BBQ.....................................................................................................8 Sonoma County HD.................................................................................... EVENTS Spancky’s Bar........................................................................................................ BF Tattoo Betty’s..........................................................................................................42 T3 Design Studios.................................................................................................MP Thunder Road Biker Church...................................................................................25 Two Gunner Custom Iron.......................................................................................43 V Dawg Cycles....................................................................................................... 11 Valencia Club..........................................................................................................16 West Coast Leathers..............................................................................................41 White Hot Limos.....................................................................................................42 Wild Bill Tattoo........................................................................................................14 Wimpy’s Marina.....................................................................................................MP WindVest..................................................................................................................9 Yuba City H-D / Teddy Bear....................................................................................25

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4th SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH SACRAMENTO FREE BURGERS Presented by Harley-Davidson of Sacramento - 1000 Arden Way. 11am-2 pm. Donations only. Ride on over to enjoy free burgers while supplies last.

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