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ere we sit in ‘full-on magazine editing mode’ and the north state is in the midst of another week long of heavy precipitation. I would think that we can all agree that the drought is finally over and currently our rivers and reservoirs in NorCal are maxed beyond capacity! Now we anxiously watch and question the soundness of area dams and weakened levees that are close to failing. Hopefully by the time you read this, all this will be ancient history and our sunny NorCal weather will have returned giving us those perfect riding days. Realistically, there will be a few more storms yet to pass before it’s all said and done, but…C’MON ENOUGH ALREADY! Now is the time to contact your local motorcycle shop, it’s a good time to get your bike in for that overdue maintenance schedule or those upgrades that you have been pondering. So when the great weather does return, you will be ready to ride and so will your motorcycle. If you are not sure where to go - then look no further than right here, we have some great shops advertising in the magazine and likely one that’s near you. Don’t be that guy (or gal) that procrastinates getting your ride in - get it done early, so you don’t end up with your bike in the shop when those blue skies return. Inside this issue, you’ll notice the pages are marked with regional tabs. We did this to make it easier to find articles, advertisers and biker friendly businesses in your area or wherever your travels may take you. Each area will be represented with a different color tab on the edge of the page. Our mission was to make it easy for you to support those businesses within specific region on any given day. Check it out and contact us if you know of a business in your area that would benefit from TRM NorCal sending more motorcycle traffic in their direction. March also brings with it several weekend long St Patrick’s Day festivities – just a reminder to celebrate responsibly!
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2017 EASYRIDERS SHOW
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RIDE PRIDE: Leprechaun in the Redwoods
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BIKER BAND REVUE: SAVANNAH BLUE
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Mill Valley
RIDE DESTINATION
MILL VALLEY – STINSON BEACH – MUIR BEACH
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sure hope Punxsutawney Phil was wrong about this six more weeks’ thing. Enough already! The drought is over. Do we have to break out in the Hippie chant “no rain, no rain, no rain!” Wait a minute...that didn’t work out so well for them at Woodstock, did it? Just like last month, the dry days were few and far between. Though we did manage to sneak away for a couple of days and since those couple of days also happened to be the weekend of the Sweetheart Run, we decided to stay close and head over to the coast.
It had been a while since we’d been to the Stinson/Muir Beach area, so it was on to I80, across the Richmond Bridge and a short cruise later, into Mill Valley. We’d be staying the night at the Acqua Hotel. A little pricey, but fairly reasonable considering its Marin County. Nice place though. Right on the waterfront of Richardson Bay with a great view of Mount Tamalpais. Some very nice rooms go with the view. The hotel also has a couple of cool people at the front desk. Genevieve and Valerie were friendly and very helpful. They even checked us in way early! Real nice folks. Also, you’ll find the Acqua has one of the best breakfast buffets around. So, after checking in and stowing our gear, we headed out for lunch in Stinson Beach. We cruised through town on Hwy 1 before catching the Panoramic Highway and turning North. We made a left at Muir Woods Road and enjoyed this twisty road as it cuts through the Muir Woods National Monument. The monument is named after John Muir, a naturalist who helped to establish our National Park System. It’s been part of this park system since 1908.
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Some outstanding views up and down the coast.
North Muir Overlook
Overlook
Acqua Hotel in Mill Valley
This spot actually was a coast watcher station during WWII. Making it into Stinson, we rode over to the beach and the Siren Canteen. It looks like an old lifeguard tower that has been converted into a restaurant. It’s right on the beach and offers some good lunch faire. Tacos, burgers, salads and more. Later on, it was time to check things out. So we did a little hike, some shopping and some just hanging about. Since it’s not too far and such a beautiful ride, we made our way back to Muir Beach to see what we could find. But by then, time was getting short, so we decided to have a fairly early dinner at the Pelican Inn. This is one of the nicer British Tavern/Inns you’ll find anywhere. Named after Sir Francis Drake’s flagship, “The Pelican” (although he renamed it The Golden Hinde” during his circumnavigation of the world. In 1579, Drake landed on the Marin Coast and claimed California for Britain. He named this land “Nova Albion” or New Albion. Albion is an archaic name for Britain. He didn’t actually land at Muir Beach, but up the coast a bit, at what is now Drake’s Bay near Point Reyes. But back to the Pelican Inn. The lunch menu is standard British, fish and chips, Shepherd’s pie, etc. An expanded menu is served for dinner and is excellent. Cindy had a very good beet and goat cheese salad, and I had the Shepherd’s pie. Although I continued...
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Muir Woods Road ends at Shoreline Highway (Highway 1) There we headed north to Stinson Beach. What a fine scenic stretch of road this is. Reminds you a bit of the area up near Jenner. Don’t miss the Muir Beach Overlook.
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would probably tilt to a Cottage pie (ground beef), rather than Shepherd’s pie (ground lamb.) This pie was one of the best lamb offerings I’ve had yet. Also, if you have a special occasion coming up with your better half, they have seven warm cozy rooms available for you.
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Genevieve and Valerie of Acqua Hotel
tavern or inn.’ So, after a fine meal, we made our way back to Stinson and the Panoramic Highway. This time we would be riding through the Mt Tamalpais State Park. This was a perfect way to end our day in the saddle. A fine road that twists and turns its way up through the ancient redwoods. We definitely had a good day out there on the coast.
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t’s been raining so much lately I’ve barely had a chance to ride since New Years. So, if I’m not out riding around it makes it hard for me to write my article, unless you want to read about me repairing motorcycle frames, I didn’t think so. So I’ll take this time to tell you about a ride Diane and I took quite a few years ago to meet up with some friends to go to a ZZ Top concert at the Dixon Fairgrounds. This is a true story. We pulled into a Speedy mart on the way to Dixon to pick up some beers to bring to our friends house. We pulled into the parking lot and there was three cops standing there looking at us like we just committed some heinous felony and they were seriously pissed off. I thought to myself, Oh shit! Was I just riding on the sidewalk? Cause I do that sometimes, you know? We couldn’t believe the shitty looks we were getting and we looked at each other like what did we do? There was one cop giving me the stink eye like I just sold an ounce of crank to a junior high school principal. Another cop was giving Diane his best attempt at a tough guy look. He stared at her like she just flicked her ashes in his coffee and stepped on his doughnut. The other cop had a look on his face like he just drank bong water on accident. We weren’t looking for a conflict, we just wanted to buy some beer, have some fun with our friends and go to Dixon to watch a concert. Not to mention, we’ve been around too long to let hard looks intimidate us, cop or not. By the time I hit second gear I forgot all about the angry biker hating cops. We made it to Dixon, partied at our friends’ house, took their car to the concert and had a blast! It was a great concert and after the concert we went back to their house for a little party and had a great time. It was about midnight when we decided to get on the bike and ride home. We were riding at a good clip on Midway Road towards interstate 80 when we noticed a car coming at us in our lane! There was no doubt about it… we were going to get hit head on! We slowed down to about 40 MPH on the shoulder of the road, Diane held on tight and we leaned hard right and went from the shoulder to the dirt on the side of the road just as some shit stain of a human being in silver Mercury
flew past us at about 70 MPH, within two inches of us! The son of a bitch missed us! We fought to regain balance and made it to the road again. As we pulled up on the road we looked over and the Mercury spun a doughnut in a field. Then we see headlights fish tailing towards us! Before I could say hold on - Diane was saying GO!!! I hammered the throttle and popped the clutch and we did our own fish tail to get the hell out of there. By the time I hit third gear and looked in my mirror to see a cloud of dust from out of the field, it was the Mercury coming our way! We were way ahead of him but out in the open. We were doing over a hundred when we got to the freeway on ramp and we were skidding and down shifting to slow down enough to make the on ramp. I don’t know which was scarier being run off the road, seeing the Mercury come back on the road after us or almost going down at high speed trying to get on the freeway. We got on the freeway and I rode like a maniac until I knew we were safe from that POS that ran us off the road. We made it home safe and sound and I know we are not the only ones this has happened to. Riding a motorcycle can be fun and dangerous, but this is the lifestyle we choose to live. Watch out for assholes, have fun and ride like hell! That’s my 2 cents. Al Cagle www.rackandpull.com
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Linda Gretzinger
L
inda Gretzinger and husband were on the second day of a planned week worth of motorcycle riding to Arizona and the Grand Canyon and back home. On October 9th, they left their hotel in Las Vegas to start the 2nd day of their trip heading to Zion National Park in Southern Utah when at 8:30am they were mowed down by an un-insured drunk driver who ran a red light at a high rate of speed. Her husband sustained several non-life threatening injuries and will be okay physically. However, Linda was not as lucky as besides several broken bones she has sustained severe brain trauma and remains non-responsive. Linda has been relocated to a facility near Sacramento and her home so she can be close to her family and friends for her longer term care and if the time comes to her rehabilitation. Linda is a dedicated hard working person. Pouring her heart and soul into things and always went above and beyond to please. After 27 years of service, Meg Whitman and Hewlett Packard decided she was no longer an asset to the company and she was released 6 weeks prior to her 55th birthday. This was big blow to her ego and self esteem that to this day she was just starting to come to grips with. For several years and 200,000 miles of riding as a passenger, Linda decided she wanted to ride her own motorcycle. In 2004 she got her license and her first Harley Davidson Sportster. After customizing it to fit her small size she rode the wheels off that bike for more the 85,000 miles. Remembering the day it was sold, she was mad at her husband and cried as she
loved that bike as she often doesn’t like having something new. Linda got a 2013 Sportster and again after customizing to her size the bike grew on her and she has 40,000 miles on it. Riding is an enjoyment and release for Linda for if the weather does not allow for a weekend of riding she tended to be grumpy the following week. This past March during a storm a large oak tree fell on her house causing significant damage. Linda then became project manager for the re-construction that just got completed in July. She was just getting started in the hobby of quilting and of course spending time with her girl (a momma’s girl) Calssie her 4 year old Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Hopefully Linda can pull through another difficult situation in her life. Linda would be extremely thankful for your thoughts and prayers.
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EASYRIDERS 2017 TRM NorCal Calendar Girls
Harry Fryed and the Purrfect Angelz on Sam Fernandez Chopper January 14 (Sacramento): The Easyriders Show had a different vibe this year as it was a one-day only event with a line to get in that went all the way around the building. Gungho bikers straddled their rides and headed to the Convention Center in Sac on a brisk Saturday morning; Hippy Brad shared with us that his crew “rolled in twenty old farts deep” Thanks to those that stopped by our booth - we had a great time getting to meet and greet several of you. Those that stopped by the booth were able to pick up an autographed TRM NorCal 2017 Calendar by Ms May (Laurie), Ms October (Betsy) and Ms December (Brittany) along with guest appearances by Ms January (Julee) and Ms April (Jessie). We were thrilled to see several bikes entered in the show that we have featured previously in our RIDE PRIDE section! In fact, many of the bikes collected some hardware to add to their trophy case. Local favorites, The Fryed Brothers Band returned to the stage again this year with their toe tapping biker tunes. And also returning to the stage were The Purrfect Angelz - who always draw a crowd with their choreographed dance performances and posing with event attendees in between sets. Photos contributed by Billie The Kid Photography, Taleah Ebey, Brad Burch, Devin Chatham, Cesar Calderon and Cindy Loseth
Trophy maker Bill Holland of Executive Choppers signs the John Green Award for Casey Smith of Rio Linda
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BIKE SHOW TOUR
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Best Display Winner Robert Ford’s Board Track Racer Tribute Bike
Sacramento Easyriders 1st Place Winners Antique James Lyons
Lodi
1947 Indian Chief
Sparks, NV
1974 HD Custom
Forest Knolls
1945 HD UL-FL
Grass Valley
1987 HD FXRS
Fresno
2011 HD Road King
Grass Valley
1961 HD Servi-car
Tracy
2002 HD Softail
Grass Valley
1966 HD FL
Idaho Falls, ID
2016 Custom
Roseville
2005 HD
Long Beach
1980 Sportster
Old School – Chopper Ol Skool Builds/Jim & Connie Old School – Bobber Bret Hatt – Hatts
Andy Ursich of Portside Garage 1980 Sportser
Modified Stock Street Tracy Wilson Modified Stock Bagger Dram Ramirez Specialty Class David Passaro Street Custom Grant & Denise Davis Modern Chopper David Passaro Radical Custom Mark Shell/Bonneville Customs
Radical Custom winner
Radical Bagger James Dean Rebel Design Custom Sportster Andy Ursich/Portside Garage Best Display Robert Ford Citrus Heights
1908 Indian Board Track Racer Tribute Bike
Best Paint Frank Orr
Sacramento
2016 HD Road Glide
Long Beach
1949 Panther M-100
Editor’s Choice Andy Ursich/Portside Garage
Sacred Steel Award winner John Scanlon 1962 Triumph TR6 Chopper
People’s Choice Millerbuilt Performance
Shingle Springs 2017 Spec Const
Sacred Steel “Douche” Award John Scanlon
Sacramento
1962 Triumph T6 Chopper
Bakersfield
2002 HD Road King
Rio Linda
1947 HD FL
Osaka, Japan
1953 Revolt Customs
Paul Yaffe Bagger Nation Shane Castaneda/AF Customs John Green Award Casey Smith/Hooker Creek Best of Show Masao Inove
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1st Old School Chopper Ol Skool Builds NV
1st Place Antique 47 Indian James Lyon of Lodi
1st Place Old School Bobber Hatt’s Motorcycle of Forest Knolls
A lil razzle dazzle 1st Place Modified Stock Bagger
People’s Choice by Millerbuilt Performance
Modified Stock Street winner Tracy Wilson of Grass Valley
1st Place Radical Bagger James Dean Rebel Design
1st Place Grant Davis Street Custom Winner with Lisa Ligon
David Passaro 1st Place Modern Chopper
Editor’s Choice 1949 Panther M100
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Best of Show 53 HD Revolt Customs from Osaka Japan
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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT:
CLINTON’S CUSTOM CYCLE
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ike Clinton of Clinton’s Custom Cycles Lincoln was approached with a project by one of his fallen brother’s wife. His first instinct told him ‘no, I don’t have the facility to complete such a project’. But the more he thought about it, he knew that his deceased brother and friend would have wanted no one else to do the job, after all he and Mike had originally built the 1996 soft tail in the first place. After a lot of research on trike conversions, Mike chose a company in Pleasanton, Kansas –Frankenstein Trikes (www.Frankensteintrikes.com). They are top dogs in the industry in rear ends for trike conversions and just what he was looking for. The rear end conversion had to be strong enough to push the S & S 113 engine that he had originally put in the bike.
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Next order of business, Mike Clinton would first have to connect with the owner of the local trike conversion company in town - Mario of Freedom Rides Trikes (www.freedomrides.biz). Freedom Rides went to the widow’s home to pick up the bike – after the conversion of the rear end was complete Mike’s job began. A lot of modifications had to be made in order for his buddy’s widow would be able to ride the trike. The original owner was 6 foot 4 inches so everything from the front pegs to the seat needed to be modified in order to accommodate the widow’s 5 foot 3 inch.
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Another big hurdle was Clinton’s Custom Cycles was strictly a 2 wheeler shop, the back door that he used to bring in and out his customers 2 wheeler was not big enough to get the newly converted trike into the shop. So Mario of Freedom Rides Trikes agreed to store the trike until further arrangements could be made. Another friend of Mikes had a private garage just down the street with large bay doors and a trike lift…Perfect. Not able to leave the shop during business hours, Mike took to going over and working on the trike after he closed up shop. Many a long night was spent completing the project. Elzie Leathers custom made the seat, along with a special dog carrier that the widow would use to ride her husband’s dog in. The paint job already on the bike as a two wheeler was an intricate design. The fenders that came with the conversion kit had to match – this was when James Dean of Rebel Designs came on board with the project. He perfectly matched the detailed flame pattern for the fenders and refurbished the existing paint on the remaining pieces. It was in April of 2014 that Mike fired her up for the first time...and the project was complete! The converted soft tail is spectacular to see, has been in two Sacramento Easyriders shows, and has received two awards for outstanding craftsmanship. Clinton’s Custom Cycles goes the extra mile for all his customers…his motto: “We Take Pride In What You Ride”.
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BIKE SPECS
Owner: Taleah Ebey Builder: Clinton’s Custom Cycles Trike Conversion: Freedom Rides Model: 2007 Special Construction Harley-Davidson Chopper Motorcycle. Paint: Green- Flames by James Dean Rebel Design. Seat: Custom design by Elsie Leathers Engine: 113 S & S Handlebars: 14 inch Apes Transmission: 6 speed Rake: 6 degrees Front end: Triple Tree with extended chrome forks Front Wheel: Harley-Davidson chrome Mag Rear Wheels: American Eagle 15”x8” Custom Sissy Bar Custom Oil cooler Reversed billet control Braided cables and brake line
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he celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day happens every March 17th. It is a day we make sure we wear green so we don’t get pinched, we show off and wear a threeleaf clover, and partake in drinking “green beer” on this festive holiday. Just to give you a quick history lesson as to why I love St. Paddy’s Day so much, is that it began as a religious feast day for the patron saint of Ireland. It was a tradition in the remembrance of Saint Patrick, who died in the year AD-461. History says, that Saint Patrick would use a the three-leaf clover as a metaphor to describe the holy trinity of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit to the nation of Ireland. We started to wear green years later in respect for the “emerald island”, the official color of Ireland. So, as you pinch those folks who don’t wear green and tilt back that cold frozen mug of green bear, I thank you in advance for acknowledging Saint Patrick and the fact that you learned the truth about the trinity and from the beginning of time there were preachers, saints and evangelists spreading the good news from house to house, island to island, and country to country. God Is Good - Cheers!
with eating tacos and nachos, and drinking beer. And, we celebrate Octoberfest every October which began on October 12, 1810 by a highprofile wedding in Munich Germany with drinking beer. What do all three of these have in common? I know the majority of our readers will say BEER! BEER! BEER! And yes, the American biker loves beer, but the point I am trying to make is that there are times when we drop our differences and come together to celebrate. Even though our differences towards or against a certain group or race is not understood correctly, we still find it necessary to come together. If you call yourself an American, it is time we come together more often to celebrate who we are and what we stand for. Let the rest of the world celebrate our July 4th the way we celebrate the rest of the world’s freedoms and independence. I know this is premature to the month of July, but as you tip your large mug of green beer this March 17th, eat your plate of nachos on May 5th, or have stout and bratwurst on October 12th, be sure to stand tall and be proud you are an American, and pray for the America we so dearly love and respect. There is nothing stronger than the American Biker and the American Biker who prays, well there is no comparison. See you at Thunder Road Church sometime soon.
Ponder this as we watch all the chaos going on around us these days, the discriminations that are occurring and the hatred between people in our country. Together, no matter your race, color or creed, on March 17th we celebrate the Irish Psalms 133:1 – How good and pleasant it is when patron saint of Saint Patrick with drinking green God’s people live in unity together”. (NIV) beer and wearing green clovers. Then, on May “Never Ride Alone” 5th we celebrate the Mexican heritage of Mexico Pastor Johnny Lujan winning their country back from France in 1862
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Zelectra’s January Birthday Bash 1.29.17 (Citrus Heights) Photos contributed by Taleah Ebey
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BIKER BAND REVUE: Savannah Blue
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avannah Blue a Southern Rock Revue are at the top of their game when it comes to performing songs of the heavyweights before them. Their star quality stage performance and music keeps their audience coming back for more. Songs once recorded by Molly Hatchet, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Allman Brothers Band, The Outlaws, Marshall Tucker Band, 38 Special, Wet Willie, Blackfoot and the Ozark Mountain Dare Devils are relived on stage along with new songs being added frequently. Savannah Blue began around a campfire in 1994 with founding members Tom Scoles, Mike Cochran, and Dean Fisher playing to an audience around a crackling fire. Eventually they started calling their small group the BBQ Blues Band, doing private parties. Their first paying gig was performed at Jose’s Mexican Restaurant, a popular eatery and bar in Carmichael until it burned down in 2007. After a corporate decision, the BBQ Blues changed their name to Savannah Blue. Today they rock as one of the top biker bands on the west coast, with top billing in places like Hollister, Fryed Brothers Anniversary Party, Swabbies, Street Vibrations, Redwood Run, Run-A-Mucca Motorcycle Rally and countless other events around Northern California and Nevada. The driving force behind them is easy to understand if you’re a biker. They are living examples of the “Bikers Code” in every respect whether on stage or twisting the throttle. Sometimes doing both simultaneously, by riding their Harley’s right up to the stage when it’s time to get down with some good Southern Rock … Biker Style Dean Fisher (Lead Guitar) was just a kid when he was given a Fender Telecaster guitar from his stepfather Beau Terral. Mr. Terral was a well-known country musician during the 70’s & 80’s, playing throughout
the Sacramento area with his band. Dean remembers that Beau had a left-handed guitar player that was also a legend around town. An even bigger surprise is that the left-handed musician is the one and only Rex Stenzel, who is now the lead guitar and pedal steel guitar of the Fryed Brothers Band. Mike Cochran (Bass Guitar) along with the other members of the band realized their need for a bass guitar. As frustrated guitar player without a second thought, Mike picked up a bass guitar and taught himself to play. Mike has the hardest job in the group. He’s responsible for linking the music to the beat, one note at a time. Though it’s not uncommon to hear a barrage of notes coming from Mike’s side of the stage. Scott Johnson (Lead Guitar, Harmonica and Vocals) joined the group in 2008 and with him came a very impressive resume. Scott played with Rogue and a brief 21 show run with Tesla, filling in for guitarist Tommy Skeoch. While playing and recording with Rogue, Frank Hannon (Tesla) taught Scott many of Tesla’s hit songs. When the band needed a quick replacement Scott auditioned and got the job, in large part, from his previous experience performing Tesla songs with Frank and Rogue. Larry Audino (Keyboard, Guitar and Vocals) was playing with 2 bands: Code Blue and Category 5, and also sat in with Savannah Blue when they needed keyboards to accompany them. In 2012 Larry began playing exclusively for Savannah Blue. Sam Young (Drums) joined the band briefly in 2012 before leaving to pursue a business opportunity in Arizona. In 2016 Sam returned to Savannah Blue. Rich Ayres (Lead Guitar and Vocals) joined Savannah Blue in 2000. Rich brought to the table:
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Road Crew impressive production skills, along with a hot lead guitar and rich vocals. In 2007 his life took a different turn and a different profession. In 2008 he opened the River City recording studio in Roseville. In 2016 Rich returned, bringing with him his lovely wife Amy. Amy Ayres (Vocals and Percussion) is no stranger to the music scene. With a voice like an angel, Amy is able to use her craft Savannah Blue style. Amy is also a songwriter, and recently helped Cold Blood to compose a new song.
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John “JD” Delucia (Vocals) is an accomplished vocalist. His stage performance coupled with a great voice fits right in with Savannah Blue’s style of music, Many thanks to their awesome road crew, Equipment Manager: Gary Cooper along with Roadies Bob O’Canna and Robert Gervais. At the end of the interview I asked if there were any thoughts of writing a couple of their own songs. The grin on each one’s face was the only answer I got. Hmmmm did that mean they are….or not? We’ll have to wait and see what surprises are in store for Savannah Blue’s fans, friends and supporters. For booking info and schedule visit http://savannahblue.net/ or visit them on FB: https://www.facebook.com/SavannahBlueBand/ Article and photos contributed by Taleah Ebey of T3 Design Studios
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e have been holding onto this one just for this month in celebration of St Patricks Day we are keeping with the theme. This bike comes from up north in Humboldt County and is owned by proud Family MC member - Robert Sifford. Robert has done a great job of customizing his bike for his riding style. As an avid stunter, it is not uncommon to see him with his club brothers ripping wheelies down the scenic back roads in Humboldt County. You may already know that we have a fondness for featuring motorcycles that are actually ridden - let’s just say that for this bike…that might be an understatement. For our biker friends up in the northern part of the state, riding in inclement weather is something that is accepted as the norm. If you live up there and plan on waiting for a nice sunny day to ride then you’d rarely ride at all. As a matter of fact, these guys will ride in just about any condition that NorCal dishes out as they are very active helping people out in their community - as well as supporting other events across the state. If you are willing to ride in less than perfect conditions, this area has some of the most spectacular riding and scenery that we have ever seen. Photos by Stan Hill / Model: Thea continued...
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BIKE SPECS BIKE: 2009 DYNA Street Bob
OWNER/BUILDER: Robert Sifford ENGINE: 103CI Fueling oil pump, cam cover, cam guide, Heads ported and polished, forged pistons BUILDER: Humboldt Performance Cycle in Redway BALANCING: Dark Horse Crankworks AIR CLEANER: Roland Sands PIPES: Thunder Header PRIMARY: Primo Rivera Pro Clutch, Screaming Eagle chain tensioner and compensating sprocket TRANSMISSION: Stock 6 SPEED FORKS: 2”over stock using Fat Bob Lowers & Wide Glide Tubes, Progressive Race Tech Admidders WHEELS: 2015 DYNA Lowrider BRAKES: Front dual disk conversion back brakes stock BARS: West Coast T-Bars GRIPS: Performance Machine FOOT PEGS: Joker Machine Shorties TAILLIGHT / BLINKERS: All in one SADDLE BAGS: Harley-Davidson Hard Bags SISSY BAR: Quick Release SOUND SYSTEM: Unique Cycle Sounds OTHER ELECTRONICS: Escort X-50 Radar Detector PAINTER: Rodger Sanderson COLOR: Black AIR BRUSH: Rodger Sanderson POWDERCOATER: Pacific Powdercoat COLOR: Forest Green / Gold Flake Clear Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 37
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Tech Tips BOBBER MAGNETO UPGRADE
Last month, we installed a Fab Kevin Springer Front Disc Brake Kit on a special construction Pan/Shovel bobber. We also installed new bars, cables, and handlebar controls. In addition to the elective work, the bike also had some trouble starting. Cranking the engine over with the spark plugs grounded indicated an issue causing a weak spark. Very weak!
Since this bike’s ignition is fired with a magneto, we figured this was probably the culprit. To save unnecessary expense, we checked the plugs and plug wires. The plugs were in good shape, but we changed them out just to be safe. The wires checked out as well. A look inside the cover would be prudent, checking the condition of the points and the coil contacts. Before we go into the mag, let’s get some background on these things. First of all, one might ask why would the owner bother running one of these? There’s modern
ignition systems available in just about every form. I would offer that every time somebody walked into our shop and saw this bike, aside from all the other unique features, they would zoom in on the mag. The response was predictable. Magneto? Oh man, I had a bike back in nineteen……… and there goes productivity for the day. It brought up the nostalgia of a simpler time and memories of home-made garage built customs. So, the answer is – why not? Harley-Davidson began using magnetos as an option on its Model 5 in 1909. They were used on quite a few bikes early in the century. As far as function, there’s not a lot to them. The engine spins a magnet inside a coil, this induces a current that is amplified even further through another coil (much like the ignition coil in battery type ignitions) and the final product is 20,000 plus volts - enough to jump the gap on the spark plugs. Fun fact – Robert Bosch was one of the folks behind the development of the practical magneto, the one eventually used on engines in aircraft, automotive, motorcycles, etc. A recognizable name today! So, we are fairly certain the mag is the issue. We see the Joe Hunt label on the bottom of the body, so who better to call than Joe Hunt Magneto. Turns out they’re just down the road from here so shipping will be expedient. Joe Hunt will re-charge the magnets, replace worn parts, and have it up to snuff chop-chop. They can also replace the magnets with the rare-earth style they use in their present-day mags. These magnets are extremely powerful and do not need recharging. For the cost, the customer decided to just recharge the existing magnets. Turn-around time was less than a week. Reinstalling the magneto was pretty straightforward. Check/set the static timing by removing the timing plug out of the left case, bring up the advance mark in the window (compression stroke of the front cylinder), set the mag points to just opening. Set the gap to .018-.020 at full open. The magneto mount is designed to rotate back and forth to advance or retard ignition for easy starting. The rebuilt magneto worked fantastic. A nice, bright blue spark could be seen at the plugs and starting was a breeze. Magnetos are primarily used in small engine applications but are also widely used in off-road bikes and other vehicles as well. They are certainly a cool option for your street bike if you’re shooting for something different. Questions and comments can be sent to e-mail: craig@twogunnerscustomiron.com, or call 530-263-8071. Additional information can be found www.twogunnerscustomiron.com. See us on Facebook
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Flashback:
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ne of the exciting things about being involved with Thunder Roads Magazine NorCal is the opportunity to meet some very interesting people. About three years ago, we had the good fortune to meet Steve Godman while he was organizing a bike show in Pleasanton.
Steve Godman
custom bike building culture and all over the country for that matter. TRM NorCal received a phone call from Lucy asking if we had seen any of the bikes that Steve had built in the past or any of the spreads that existed in ‘Custom Chopper Magazine’ and distributed across the country back in the 1970’s. If you’ve been in NorCal for awhile then you knew about Steve Godman’s amazing work back then - but it was all new to me. I figured this was a perfect opportunity to share some history with all of you.
It was obvious to us that Steve was a hard working guy with a passion for motorcycles, but at that time we had no idea about how deeply his roots were planted in the motorcycle scene. Nor did know we know to the extent of years that he had been a big part of California’s
Northern California has such an abundance of folks who would turn out to be the trendsetters in this industry. The 70’s were a time when the custom bike building thing really started to take big steps forward. Up until then, it was pretty much about stripping extra weight off of the bikes and trying to improve their performance. It was the era of ornate paint jobs and lots of chrome. Builders were fabricating tanks,
JULY 1973 WARLORD
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fenders and even the frames. The chopper began to come into its own. Steve’s builds had the look of form meeting function with his undeniable head turning Digger styled bikes. They appeared to scream ‘open the throttle as wide as it will go and let’s see how fast this beast can run’. Lucy was able to find some past issues of ‘Custom Chopper Magazine’ so that I could see for myself the bikes that Steve had built. Unfortunately Steve long ago sold all of the bikes and has lost track of them so seeing them in person was not going to happen. I was blown away by
his creative style and have included photos of the bike features from 3 issues from the early 70’s that Lucy found one with the Time Machine gracing the cover as well as being featured inside with a four page spread! Steve is a down-to-earth modest guy that has always been very kind to us here at Thunder Roads NorCal so we are very glad that we get the opportunity to introduce one of NorCal’s real bike building legends to you. Special thanks to Lucy for giving us the opportunity to share with all of you some of our local biker history. Article by Stan Hill
OCTOBER 1975 TIME MACHINE
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One morning, three West Virginia (by God) Rednecks and three Politicians were in a ticket line at a train station. The three Politicians each bought a ticket and watched as the three Rednecks bought just one ticket. “How are the three of you going to travel on only one ticket?” asked one of the Politicians. “Watch and learn,” answered one of the boys from West Virginia. All six boarded the train where the three Politicians sat down, but the three Rednecks crammed into a toilet together and closed the door. Shortly after the train departed, the conductor came around to collect tickets. He knocked on the toilet door and said, “Ticket, please.” The door opened just a crack and a single arm emerged with a ticket in hand. The conductor took it and moved on. The Politicians saw this happen and agreed it was quite a clever idea. Indeed, so clever they decided to do the same thing on the return trip and save some money. That afternoon when they got back to the station, they bought a single ticket for the return trip and watched, while to their astonishment, the three Rednecks didn’t buy even one ticket. “How are you going to travel without a ticket?” asked one of the perplexed Politicians. “Watch and learn,” answered the three West Virginia boys in unison. When they boarded the train, the three Politicians crammed themselves into a toilet and the three Rednecks crammed into another toilet just down the way. Shortly after the train began to move, one of the Rednecks left their toilet and walked over to the toilet in which the Politicians were hiding. The Redneck knocked on the door and said, “Ticket, please”. _________________________________________________ Little Johnny came down for breakfast one morning and asked his Grandma, “Where’s Mom and Dad?” and she replied, “They’re still up in bed.” Little Johnny giggled and left. He came back in for lunch and asked “Where’s Mom and Dad?” and Grandma gave the same reply. Again he giggled and left. Then he came in for dinner and once again he asked his Grandma, “Where’s Mom and Dad?” and his Grandmother replied, “Gracious, they’re still up in bed!” Little Johnny started to laugh and his Grandmother asked, “What gives? Every time I tell you they’re still up in bed you start to laugh! What is going on here?” Little Johnny replied, “Well, last night Daddy came into my bedroom and asked me for the Vaseline and I gave him my jar of super glue for my model airplanes by mistake.”
A DEA Agent stopped at a ranch in Texas and talked to an old rancher. He told the rancher, “I need to inspect your ranch for illegally grown drugs.” The rancher said, “okay, but don’t go into that field over there...”, as he pointed out the location. The DEA Agent verbally exploded and said, “look mister, I have the authority of the federal government with me!” Reaching into his rear back pocket, the arrogant officer removed his badge and proudly displayed it to the rancher. “See this authentic badge?! This badge means I can go wherever I want... On any land! No questions asked, no answers given! Do you understand old man?!”The rancher kindly nodded, apologized, and went about his chores. Moments later, the rancher heard loud screams, he looked up and saw the DEA agent running for his life, being chased by the ranchers big Santa Gertrudis Bull...... With every step the bull was gaining ground on the officer, and it was likely that he’d sure enough get gored before he reached safety. The officer was clearly terrified. The old rancher threw down his tools, ran as fast as he could to the fence, and yelled at the top of his lungs..... “Your Badge!.......Show him your Authentic Badge!” _________________________________________________ Several years ago, a very rich business owner was having an affair with a beautiful young Italian woman. She told him that she was pregnant. He had all this confirmed by his private Doctor. He did not want the scandal of a divorce nor wanting to ruin his reputation or his marriage, he said he would pay her a large sum of money if she would just stay in Italy to secretly have and raise the child. He would also buy her a small but quaint 2 bedroom cottage. She agreed, but asked how he would know when the baby was born.. To keep it discreet, he told her to simply mail him a post card, and write ‘Spaghetti’ on the back. He would then arrange for the child support payments to begin every month. One day, about 9 months later, he came home to his confused wife. ‘Honey, she said, ‘you received a very strange post card today.’ ‘Oh, just give it to me and I’ll explain it later,’ he said. The wife obeyed and watched as her husband read the card, turned white, and fainted. On the card was written: Spaghetti, Spaghetti, Spaghetti, Spaghetti. Two with meatballs, two without. Send Extra Sauce NOW!!!! _________________________________________________ How many mice does it take to screw in a lightbulb? Just two, a male and female, but not sure how they get them into the lightbulb. Hmmm.
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IRISH SHEPHERD’S PIE
3 Tubs of Bob Evans Premade Mashed Potatoes; 2 Traditional Style, 1 Sour Cream & Chives 1 Bag of Frozen Carrots, Peas & Pearl Onions 1 Bag of Frozen Sweet Kernel Corn 1 Lb. of Ground Chuck 1 Lb. of Applewood Bacon 1 Small Tub of Whipped Philly Cream Cheese Palmful of Cumin, Parsley, Smoked Paprika Salt & Pepper to Taste 1 Large Bag of Shredded Cheddar Cheese In a large cast iron skillet, brown off your ground beef and let it cook really well on one side to get that beautiful caramelization color. Add your dry spices to meat while cooking. When I have to do big batches of bacon I do on a large cookie sheet w/ a rack and put in oven at 475 degrees for 20 minutes and you don’t even have to flip and they come out nice and crispy. Drain on paper towels and then chop in larger pieces. Drain ground chuck and set aside. Let skillet cool and mix your potatoes all together along w/ cream cheese to blend flavors. Lay down a layer on bottom of skillet, then alternate with all your other ingredients, but ending up with potatoes on top and cheese throughout but also the layer under the top layer of potatoes, put your corn and veggies as combined layers. Put skillet into pre-heated 360 degrees oven and cook for 40 minutes, use spray butter over top of potatoes to brown up nice and even. Remove and sprinkle green scallions over top. This is truly a One Pot Wonder and so easy to make but tastes like it took hours. Feel free to add other dried spices to ground chuck when cooking; a touch of nutmeg, a sprinkle of cinnamon, get creative and have fun.
IRISH POTATO PANCAKES 1 Tub of Bob Evans Premade Mashed Potatoes 1 Cup of Half & Half Cream 1/4 Cup of Flour 2 Lemons; zested and divided equally 1/4 Cup of Chives; dried is fine; just rub together between fingers to freshen them up before adding 1 tsp. baking powder 1 large egg; beaten 1 Cup of Bailey’s Irish Cream Liquor Salt & Pepper to taste Add milk and flour and mash util smooth. Add the zest of one lemon, 2 Tbls. of chives, baking powder and egg; stir to combine along w/ salt & pepper. In a separate bowl combine the Bailey’s Irish Creme, chives and zest of other lemon. Stir to combine all. This is going to be your sauce to top Irish pancakes. Use a ladle as you would regular pancakes and spoon onto a griddle or cast iron skillet or quality non-stick skillet. Let brown up nice, remove from skillet, slather with Irish butter (in any grocery next to regular butter) and then pour over the Irish Cream like syrup. Magically Delicious!
TRADITIONAL IRISH COFFEE 1 Cup of Freshly Brewed Hot Coffee 1 Tbls. of Brown Sugar Added to Coffee 1 Shot of Authentic Irish Whiskey; stir to mix Take a teaspoon, flip it over and pour Bailey’s Irish Cream Liquor over top, gently to float on top Top w/ spoonfuls of whipped cream either from a can and sprayed into a bowl or homemade. Sprinkle top w/ cinnamon for garnish. Drink up Lassies & Laddies. So warm & comforting.
HAPPY ST. PATTY’S DAY, BIKERS!
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MARCH 4 NSVR Annual River Run DIXON Presented by Napa Solano Veteran Riders. Ride starts at American Legion Hall - 1305 N. First Street. 9am / $20. There will be breakfast, lunch and a raffle afterwards. We will raffle off a gun safe. For more information: Raider Rob (707)592-8463 MARCH 4 29th Annual Freeze Your Ass Off Poker Run VACAVILLE Presented by ABATE Local 17. Starts at Miss Darla’s - 110 Peabody Road. 9am / $20 Single / $30 couple. For more information: Glenn Phillips (707) 624-6310 MARCH 4 The Jackson Stone Band COTATI Presented by Spancky’s Bar – 8201 Old Redwood Hwy. 9pm - $5. Join us for some high energy Southern Rock & Blues of the The Jackson Stone Band! For more information (707) 664-0169 MARCH 11 St. Patty’s Day Bash OAKDALE Presented by Top Hatters Motorcycle Club Central Valley. Located at THMC-CV Club House - 1088 Zell Lane. 12pm - ? / $20 donation. Live Music - Free food with entry Raffle Prizes - Booze!!! For more information: Austin@ livefastmotorsports.com MARCH 11 44th Annual Pisces Party EUREKA Located at Veterans Memorial Building – 10th & H Street. Neutral Territory. Noon -??. Pisces (with proof) $15 / All Others: $25. Double elimination pool tournament at 2pm, spaghetti feed at 4pm, raffles, live music by The Fryed Brothers Band at 6pm-10pm. For more information: Dave Davis
MARCH 12 Iron Steed H-D St. Patrick’s Run VACAVILLE Presented by Iron Steed Harley-Davidson – 100 Auto Center Drive. 10am. $17. Come see if the Luck of the Irish is with you! We have a 50/50 drawing, great raffle prizes, and our high and low poker hands. For more information: events@ ironsteedhd.com See flyer on Pg 24 MARCH 12 DCMC Grand Opening Clubhouse Party CLEMENTS Presented by DCMC Foothills. Located at 18776 East B Street (behind Old Corner Saloon) 11am to ? $20 Donation. Food, drinks, vendors, adult entertainment, music and raffle prizes. For more information: dcmc.foothills@gmail.com MARCH 12 18th Annual St. Paddy’s Day Run SANTA ROSA Presented by Red & White Sonoma Co. Sign in at The Wagon Wheel – 3320 Mendocino Avenue. 10am-12pm / Pack leaves at 12sharp. $25 Donation at the door. For more information: www.sonomacohellsangels.com MARCH 16 BIKE NIGHT CHICO Presented by Sierra Steel Harley-Davidson. Located at Pop’s Wood Fire Pizza – 2031 Forest Ave. 6pm-8pm. We are kicking off Bike Night - see you there or meet us at Sierra Steel H-D at 5:30pm / KSU at 6pm. Raffle & 50/50. For more information: sarena@sierrasteelhd.com MARCH 17 KNUF COOL Presented by The Milestone Saloon – 2968F Hwy 49. Join The Original Cool Saloon for live music by KNUF. For more information: (530) 823-5100 See flyer on Pg 39
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MARCH 17 St. Patrick’s Day Party FOLSOM Presented by Dolan’s Bar – 199 Blue Ravine Road. 21+ Get your Irish On! Corn Beef and Cabbage, Drink specials and live music! For more information: (916) 932-4750 See flyer on Pg 23 MARCH 17 Tommy Castro and The Painkillers FREMONT Presented by Smoking Pig BBQ Company – 3340 Mowry Avenue. Live music starts at 9pm. For more information: (510) 713-1854 / www.smokingpigbbq.net See flyer on Pg 9 MARCH 18 LLS Fundraiser w/Lydia Pence & Cold Blood FREMONT Presented by Smoking Pig BBQ Company – 3340 Mowry Avenue. Live music starts at 9pm. For more information: (510) 713-1854 / www.smokingpigbbq.net See flyer on Pg 9 MARCH 18 10th Annual Spring Breakin’ Out Poker Run FOLSOM Presented by Folsom Harley Owners Group. Starts at Folsom Harley-Davidson - 115 Woodmere. 9am to 11am. Registration (Save $5 - preregister by 2/28). Ends in Lincoln at Beermann’s Brewery. The entire street will be blocked off for bikers to enjoy complimentary Food, Live Music and Vendors. Run Pins to first 300 who register. Compete for Chapter Challenge, Raffles, Games and more. Pre-run Party is Friday, March 17th at Folsom H-D 5-7pm for free BBQ. All Proceeds Benefit The Children’s Heart Foundation in CA. (Rain date: 4/8/17) For more information: Cori (530) 306-9775 / www.folsomhog.org See flyer on Backcover MARCH 18 St Patrick’s Party PLACERVILLE Presented by Boozefighters Hangtown. Located at PJ’s Roadhouse - 5641 Mother Lode Dr. 12pm – 4pm. $10 entry includes corned beef and cabbage while it lasts! Live music, raffle, 50/50. For more information: Rocket (916) 817-0537 MARCH 18 16th Annual Skeleton Crew MC Party TRACY Presented by Skeleton Crew MC. Located at the Mountain House – 16784 W. Grant Line Rd. 12-6pm $20 in advance / $25 at door. Live band, door prize, raffles, and serving a BBQ tri tip dinner. For more information: Cris (510) 427-5266
MARCH 18 Spring Kickoff Party PENRYN Presented by Sons of California MC Gold Country. Sign in at Valencia Club - 2162 Taylor Rd 11am to 5pm, Donation $20 per person / $25 per couple. A good old fashion ride in biker party! Rain or shine, live music, raffle prizes, 50-50 raffle and more! All are welcome food available! Proceeds to benefit W.E.A.V.E. Women escaping a violent environment. For more information: Tim (530) 6513994 See flyer on Pg 49 MARCH 25 1 st Annual Kanaka Hekili MC Poker Run SAN JOSE Presented by Kanaka Hekili MC Santa Clara Chapter. Check in at The 5 th Quarter Sports Bar & Grill – 1373 Kooser Road. 11am. $15 Donation. Food & Raffle prizes! For more information: T (Prez) (408) 3130918 MARCH 25 Huge Spring Swap Meet LIVERMORE Presented by HK Cycles – 196 Airway Blvd. 8am-3pm. Spend the day buying, selling and trading. Enjoy the free BBQ. Vendors call early to reserve booths. 10X10 for $20 For more information: (925) 443-1269 / info@ hkcycles.com / www.hkcycles.com See flyer on Pg 7 MARCH 25 Mardi Gras Event SAN JOSE Presented by Lane Splitter Harley Davidson – 1551 Parkmoor Ave. Join us for Jambalaya and Drinks at Noon till Gone. Find the baby in the King Cake & win $100. For more information: sherri.waite@ lanesplitterhd.com MARCH 25 Gold Country Indian Motorcycle Riders Group Poker Run AUBURN Presented by C&E Auburn Indian and V-Twin & GCIMRG. 10am / $5 per hand. Come meet New and Existing members of the Group and enjoy an awesome Poker Ride! Open to ALL Motorcycles!! Hope to see you there!! (Rain Date: April 1 st) For more information: ceauburnindianparts@gmail.com See flyer on Pg 39
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APRIL 2017
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 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 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 – 3409 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 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 23 NorCal Cycle Swap SACRAMENTO Located at West Wind Drive-In 9619 Oates Drive. Swap with 100 vendors, all makes and models of bike parts. 8:30 am, 5 bucks. For more information: www.norcalcycleswap.com See flyer on Pg 23 APRIL 28 Annual Season Opener FRESNO Presented by Harley-Davidson of Fresno - 4345 West Shaw Ave. 12-2pm. Come demo ride the all new 2017 models. Enjoy some food and raffles. For more information: casey@hdfresno.com / (559) 275-8586 APRIL 29 Violators MC 15th Anniversary Party PACIFICA Presented by Wild Bill Law. Located at Longboard Bar – 180 Eureka Drive. 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
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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 pick-up: 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-BobMemorial-Run-168044777018020/ 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
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2 MONDAY OF EACH MONTH SUTTER CREEK American Legion Riders Meeting Presented by Post 108 Legion Riders – 11401 American Legion Drive – 6:30pm. nd
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
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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. 2 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 nd
3 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 rd
2 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 nd
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
LAST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH (Apr-Sept) FRESNO BIKE NIGHT Presented by Harley-Davidson of Fresno. Located Buffalo Wild Wings – 3331 W. Shaw Ave. 6pm8pm. 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) 2172508 / Beast (209) 781-6111. 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
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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 HarleyDavidson. All donations will benefit a local nonprofit. 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.
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 TRM NorCal is not responsible for errors or omissions and events are subject to change without notice
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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 Harley-Davidson to enjoy free nachos while supplies last!
THUNDER ROADS NORCAL
Harley-Davidson and enjoy free hamburgers while supplies last! All donations will benefit a local nonprofit