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oly smokes where did the summer go? Here we are already on the threshold of the fall riding season… soon we’ll be saying goodbye to the days that top 100degrees! As for me and all of our motorcycles, I say ‘good riddance!’. I am not a fan of the heat - if you can’t tell.

Hope all of you made it back from Sturgis without any problems and had a blast while you were there. Terri and I really wanted to make it this year but it was just not in the cards for us so we will attempt it again next year. That is ok though - because there is always plenty to do right here in good old NorCal. The event calendar at the back of this magazine is still full of great events to get out and show your support so make sure to check it out and stay up to date on what is coming up.

I have been reflecting on something after watching the damn fake news the other day. It seems like the world has gone mad around us and nobody out there has a lick of sense left.

I want to say that I am very grateful to all of you; because from my experience the biker community usually has their collective heads screwed on a bit tighter than the rest of the population. Our community provides a place of refuge to escape some of the madness out there. You can be rest assured that when you are hanging out with bikers you will be greeted with a big slap on the back and the camaraderie that goes along with riding a motorcycle. My belief is that this is because this activity just by its nature tends to attract people who are more self-sufficient than other segments of society. It’s the rest of these f#<*ers out there that I am getting pretty worried about. It seems like every day the country just gets more polarized. Now we’re in a situation where different sides can’t agree with each other even when the truth is that they actually do. It is maddening to watch this all going down and we all know that we have been on this slippery slope for decades now. So here is my short rant and I wonder if some of you might agree? Why are we all of a sudden feeling the need to remove or destroy monuments from the past in this country? Personally, I don’t get it. From my perspective these monuments tell the story of our past.

History does not have to be good to be history. Humans are flawed by nature just look around or watch the news - if you don’t believe me. Where did we come from and how did we get where we are today? There are plenty of lessons to be learned from history, but it seems like there are a lot of “Americans” out there that would prefer to rewrite history in a way that is more to their liking. It does not matter if I or you are offended by history - it does not change the fact that it is still our history, and no amount of protesting and destroying monuments will change that. If you happen to be one of the offended…then that monument should stand as a reminder for you of how far we have come or how much further we need to go (whatever the case may be); but destroying historical artifacts sounds to me like something ISIS does not Americans. Let me know what you think.

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THE IRONY OF IT ALL

his is ironic. I was riding at about 75 MPH going down a little grade and as I was passing a car my bike went into a wobble. Scared the shit out of me! I hear about it, I talk about it and I’ve seen it, but this is the first time in over twenty years - I felt it! When it happens – there is nothing you can do. It happens like POW! And there really is nothing you can do about it! A few months ago I had my booth set up at a biker event and I heard one guy say “Just push on the handle bars and it goes away”, and another guy says “Just let go with one hand and it will correct itself.” When I heard this I called bullshit on those guys. And since I had the horrifying experience I can honestly say “kiss my ass then smile like a doughnut! You guys don’t know shit!”

Last week I put a new rear tire on my bike and like always I checked for side play at the swingarm. There was a slight clunking noise and some play but I really needed to get somewhere so I thought, screw it, I’ll do it later. It wasn’t as bad as some of the bikes I repaired.

I should have changed my plans so I could fix my

bike. But I didn’t and that was a big mistake! I’ve had customers with less side play than that, and they were almost panicked about it and they said “I’m not riding that, please fix it”. That’s what I should’ve done.

Riding can be dangerous all by itself. Now throw in an idiot texting and talking on their cell phone, picking their nose, scratching their ass or visa-versa and they couldn’t pass a driver’s test or read a street sign while they’re moving. And that’s just the first car that comes to mind! This is what we ride in and sometimes we are in a city surrounded by them for miles and miles around! We have to navigate around these day-dreaming, staring off into space Prius driving, sweater wearing, biker hating…………… Holy shit! This is the makings for a got damned horror movie! Wait a minute, wait a minute!

Sorry for going off on a mental rampage there!

Phew! Ok. I’m back. You can bet I’m gonna have new swing arm isolators, bushings and bearings before you’re done with this article or reach for the toilet paper.

This is the second time I’ve had a wobble. The first time was about 20 years ago on my FXR. I just got it and wanted to see what it could do. I rode up to Interstate 280 at first light and opened it up. I came up on a right hand sweeper at about 120 MPH and the bike started to drift into the far left lane and when I let off the throttle just a little bit, it went into a wobble. I held on for dear life and started praying that the shit wouldn’t seep through and stain my new seat.

I made it to the next exit and rode normal till I got home.

Back then all you could do is replace motor mounts and tires and hope for the best. The Straight Shooter laser alignment system wasn’t even a thought yet. The wobble can happen to anyone at any time! This was my fault for not properly maintaining my bike when I first noticed it.

Don’t let this happen to you. Stay on top of your motorcycle maintenance and get your suspension aligned. That’s my 2 cents. Now go check your tire pressure and ride like hell!

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ell, it was about time for another road trip. Our daughter and her little family were going to take a short vacation up in Washington, and we were invited, so we came up with a plan that would get us in some riding first and then hook up with them later.

This would not be one of the most comfortable rides we would go on since the temps were consistently in the 95-105 range. We compensated by rolling out as early as we could every morning.

Lots of water and frequent stops also helped. So, at the buttcrack of dawn we were cruising up Interstate 5 to Weed, where we stopped for breakfast and later visited the old Weed Store for a trinket or two.

We would take SR97 up through Klamath Falls on this trip. A ride with great views of Mount Shasta. We always chuckle when we

Weed think about our first trip to Klamath Falls. We asked the lady at the front desk, “Hey, could we get directions to the falls?” She smiled (trying not to laugh), “there are no falls in Klamath Falls!” I did read an article though that said they were contemplating resurrecting the falls in order to help the fish population.

On the road again, we putted up to Chemult and a gas and lunch stop. Not much here, but KJ’S Café is a nice place to eat. Up the road a piece, we would head northwest on the Willamette Highway

(58). Hadn’t been on this road before and after reaching Eugene, we were glad we came this way. A real nice forest ride that passes Odell and Lookout Point Lakes. Continuing on up to the Salem area, we spent a few days with Cindy’s family before making our way to Astoria. My brother joined us on the way and would ride with us to our final destination for the day - Ocean Shores, Washington.

We took the “back way” into Astoria via SR47 and SR 202 where you pass through little towns with small businesses named “Ralph’s Pretty Good Grocery Store” or “Dandy Jim’s Farm Market.” Both 47 and 202 are very enjoyable riding roads. Once there, we had lunch at the Wet Dog Brewery. Good place to hang out. Right on the docks where you can sit and watch the huge cargo ships come and go on the Columbia River.

The founding of Astoria is little known, but amazing nevertheless.

After the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 the Oregon territory was still disputed (which included Washington also.) The US, Britain, and Russia were the main players.

President Thomas Jefferson had sent Lewis and Clark to explore the area, but years later, there still wasn’t any kind of established settlements. John Jacob Astor, with the support of his good friend, the President, came up with a grandiose plan to create a Pacific Empire based at the mouth of the Columbia. Named after Astor, Astoria would then become a kind of New York of the West Coast. Furs were in great demand during this period of the Nineteenth century, and Astor had acquired most of his wealth in the very lucrative fur trade that had developed.

What he envisioned was a global trade network. Trade goods would flow from Europe to NY, then to Hawaii and Astoria, continuing on to China and the Far East, then back to Europe again. The key to this plan was Astoria. So, he sent out two expeditions.

One overland from St. Louis.

One by sea around South Downtown Astoria America. The overland party

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would include trappers that would establish outposts and deliver furs to Astoria. The ships would bring settlers, building supplies and finally transport to the Far East and beyond. Well, to make a long story short, because of storms at sea, bad weather inland, hostiles, and some poor leadership the expedition was a failure.

The British ended up with Astoria and Astor’s dream never came to fruition. For those that enjoy stories of courage and human endurance, should read “Astoria”

by Peter Stark. Quick note: Astor’s great grandson was one of the people that went down on the Titanic.

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Mt Shasta

So, lunch over, we made our way to the Astoria Bridge and cruised over the Columbia into Washington. This can be a little nerve wracking if the winds are howling. A turn West took us into Ilwaco and the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center at Cape Disappointment. The Center is adjacent to the old Fort Canby ruins. Canby was one of the forts built back in the day to protect the Columbia River. Definitely a nice place to spend a little time. You can hike up to the lighthouse, explore the fort and check out the museum located in the center. We didn’t get to see it, but they show a very informative film on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. They were the two Army officers commissioned by Jefferson in 1804 to try and find a waterway to the Pacific Coast that would aid commerce and expansion. They didn’t find the waterway, but made it to the mouth of the Columbia, established peaceful relations with the Native Tribes, and documented vast information for future endeavors. Another quick note: British fur trader John Meares named the Cape such when, in 1788, because of a storm, he failed to find the mouth of the Columbia River. To be continued……..

Article and photos contributed by Chuck and Cindy Loseth

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veryone hates a thief, but yet they still seem to be out there. And bikes that gather in large numbers, it seems to draw out that element that wants to steal from you. One of the most common items that we hear about getting stolen are saddlebags. Now of course when the thief takes your saddlebags they also take whatever personal items you might have inside with them. Leather Jacket, chaps, camera, a purse, you get the idea. The problem is that saddlebags are easy to resell, but if you go to replace them with a new one it will set you back an easy $1000 plus several hundred more for the stolen items that went with them. And up until now there was little you could do to keep this from happening to you.

A veteran-owned business, Robert Becker Designs has come up with some ingenious solutions to this problem with locking devices that are made in the United States! It’s simple!

Just install a couple of his locking devices on your motorcycle and the contents of your saddlebags will be secure and as well as it will be next to impossible to remove the saddlebag from your bike. During our interview, Bob Becker demonstrated how a thief could open a locked saddlebag in less than two seconds!

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Lindsay Koupal All my life, I’ve had a love for motorcycle culture. Growing up in South Dakota, I’d see thousands of riders cruise across my home state, roaring through all the sleepy little towns, and creating what many locals called a ruckus, but it was pure excitement for me. Sturgis Rally week was always my favorite time of year. I would wave to every single rider I saw, and get so excited when I got a wave back. I knew that some day, I’d be that motorcycle mama, waving to the kids as I rode by. In the Fall of 2015, after being a passenger for years, two of my lady friends and I decided it was time, and we signed up for the riding class in Eureka. I suggest everyone take that class, weather you’re a beginner or have been riding for years. I immediately encountered scenarios on the road that I wouldn’t have otherwise handled correctly, and am grateful for the confidence that the class gave me. After finishing the weekend course, we went and checked out what they had in stock at Redwood Harley, and there she was. A beautiful blonde Sportster 883. She was perfect for me and by Christmas, she was in my garage. I started off taking it easy that first 6 months – only riding to my shop - Sacred Empire on the Arcata Plaza, where I sell my handmade clothing (www. shopsacredempire.com), checking out Arcata Bike Nite, and taking small trips around the Humboldt Bay or up the coast to Trinidad and back. My guy was very patient with me, riding along my side as I got comfortable on my new wheels and eventually I started doing local charity pack rides with the different clubs in the area, which taught me a lot on control and awareness. Humboldt County has an amazing community of riders who have become my family. Everyone has been so supportive and helpful, giving me advice and showing me the ropes of riding. This community takes care of one another and it feels really good to be a part of that. I love keeping the spirit alive, get-

ting people together, and encouraging others to join in and make good things happen. My shop has become a hub to let locals know about upcoming events, collect charity donations, and educate the community on what the different organizations do and how they can get involved. I take pride in being a voice and bridging the gap between types that may not otherwise intertwine and show the community that the bike scene is something to be embraced and welcomed, not something to be afraid of. When I’m not in my shop, you can find me at various runs and music events, selling my creations that can be worn on or off the bike. I like to make comfortable clothes that can be layered under leathers, made from soft, sustainable fabrics that accentuate and flatter the female form. I also carry several other American made products. On a typical day, I go to my kid’s school, go to the gym, work the sales floor at my shop, run errands, do some sewing and ride home. I make and sell fun, practical pieces that take me though all of that. This is why a lot of lady riders have taken a liking to my line and through that, I’ve gathered together a great tribe of empowered women who support one another. Riding literally gives me the balance I need to harness my dreams. I hope to encourage other ladies to work hard, stick to their goals, and stay proud through it all. I look forward to all the new adventures ahead.

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CAMP KOMRATTO X -

THE TEN YEAR FREAK SHOW July 7-9 (Middletown): It was game on in Lake County for the 10th Annual Camp Komratto! This event gets its name from two men that had a huge impact on their communities. Dave Komro had a passion for youth sports and would always be involved in fundraising efforts to help support youth sports leagues in the local community. Larry Ratto was a talented guitar player with a passion to raise money for youth music programs in Lake County.

Both men were good friends who loved to ride. Sadly, Dave and Larry were both killed in two separate motorcycle accidents just weeks apart. As the families and riding buddies of these two men came together to mourn their loss, the decision was made to do their best to continue the legacy that Dave and Larry had already started. It was at this time that the Komratto Foundation was founded along with the dedication to continue to raise money for charities that were near and dear to Dave and Larry.

And that is how this event got started and the reason it is called Camp Komratto.

This event just seems to get bigger and better each year and that only makes sense because it is an absolute blast for 3 days.

Everything you need is here with outstanding food being served up by the hard working Bushgen Brothers – which is definitely

not your typical event food. Add in a steady flow of great bands hitting the two stages.

During the bands break, the time is filled with all kinds of crazy games that will keep you laughing until your sides hurt. The outside bar is always a popular place to gather to do jell-o shots and trust us - the drinks are a flowing. It also made for a great place to get to know each other under the provided shade canopies complete with pool tables and water mist-ers that were refreshing on a hot day. The wet t-shirt contest is fun-filled entertainment as the ladies vie for the title of Miss Komratto. The Freedom Riders MC contributed a huge water slide that was a big hit among camp-goers as the temperature climbed. It was great for keeping campers cool, and FREE to those that went down the water slide topless! This is a very laid back and easy going bunch that just wants to have fun while providing some much needed support to the community. There are no attitudes or drama. Every one is welcomed into the Camp Komratto family when you are there.

Friday night was completely off the hook as Santa Rosa’s Aqua Nett took to the stage and really got the crowed revved up as they killed it with cover tunes of all of our favorite 80’s Hair Metal bands. They really brought the house down and you might have been satisfied right there! Oh no… we were far

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from done as next up on Saturday was the Moonshine Bandits! The Shiners were all ready to shine as the band took to the stage and we all rocked it out until late into the night with a party that just kept on rolling into the wee hours of the morning.

If you love to have fun and are good with camping for a couple days - then add this one as a must-attend event. Honestly,

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it is like no other event that we attend during the summer. It takes place at Big Pines Campground near Loch Lomond. This campground comes with some RV parking, car camping and plenty of space for tents, there is also showers there so you can stay clean and comfortable. That being said, we must give a huge shout out to the Good Ol’ Boys MC and the large group of volunteers that work their asses off to make sure that everyone has a great time at this event as well as their dedication to help

the Komro and Ratto families continue the legacy of giving back to the community that was started by Dave and Larry.

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FATHER - DAUGHTER RACING TEAM: JAMES AND MELISSA SURBER

Melissa ‘s burnout

James and Melissa Surber This year the NHRA Sonoma National drag races offered a really good reason for me to attend. The father and daughter racing team of James and Melissa Surber of Redway were both going to be racing. There are often father and son racers, but father and daughter combinations are very rare. James Surber of Kosman Racing Specialties invited me to join him and his daughter at the races which were held on July 28-30 at the Sonoma Raceway, formerly Sears Point Raceway in Sonoma. James and Melissa are the second father and daughter team to compete in Pro Stock Motorcycle class, following in the footsteps of Charlie and Katie Sullivan who are good friends of the Surbers.

James Surber rides a Buell and daughter Melissa rides a pro stock Buell which is a state of the art motorcycle employing all the latest technology. It has a 160 cubic inch S&S 400 hp motor and runs a 16 to 1 compression ratio. She is now sponsored by Junior Pippin Racing of Mooresville, North Carolina. Melissa is 22 years old and started racing at the NHRA Samoa raceway when she was only 8 years old. She competed in the Junior Dragster class.

After a year in Junior Dragsters, Melissa started riding a Buell Blast with wheelie bars and liked this much better. Today, Melissa is undeterred by her competition and is remarkably calm and to look at her, you would never suspect that this beautiful young lady can run at over 190 mph on a routine basis. Her father, James Surber, a Pro Stock racer has been racing motorcycles since 2001, starting then on a Vrod Harley. Currently, he is riding a Buell. Melissa is running her Pro Stock Motorcycle against some of the biggest names in Pro Stock Motorcycle Racing. All the top names were racing here today including Andrew Hines, Eddie Kraweic, Angelle Sampey, Hector Arana, Jerry Savoie with Matt Smith as the top qualifier. LE Tonglet was the eventual winner.

After Friday’s qualifying, Melissa was in 7th place with runs of over 193mph in 6.8 seconds. Her dad, James, ran 181 mph in 7.4 seconds. The difference in her bike and her dad’s is the amount of technology in the motor which is a closely guarded secret. It enables her to go 10 mph faster than her father’s bike. James is the team leader and his tuner named Bobby was working on his computer trying to get the most out of her motor. By round 4 of qualifying, the speeds were going up and Melissa was running at 194 plus mph and qualifying 11th. Unfortunately, James suffered a broken chain about 50 feet past the starting line in a qualifying race. This caused him to body slam into the top of his bike and badly bruised his ribs. They fixed the chain and he still made one more run of 185 mph. The NHRA medical staff, then, insisted

Melissa getting ready to run

Melissa’s race

James getting ready to run he be checked out. After that, unfortunately his racing was over for the weekend. The next day which was race day, the top 16 qualifiers were set to race. Melissa was quietly signing autographs for her fans and trying to keep cool as the temperatures rose. After the qualifying, the Pro Stock Motorcycle Elimination round was announced over the PA system. The crew pushed Melissa’s race bike to the starting area. Melissa had drawn Angie Smith as her 1st round opponent. They were two of many women racing that day.

Melissa got to the starting line, did her burnout, and got into position to race. As the starting lights came on, she red lighted which was an automatic disqualification and prevented her from going on to the next round. That ended her weekend but she will continue on to the Brainerd, Minnesota race in two weeks to keep trying to win a round. Melissa’s future certainly seems bright and with her determination she should continue to compete and do well. We all expect to see much more of this confident young lady in the future.

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here is nothing like a good story to explain certain situations in life we all go through. If you have children, grandchildren or are an aunt or uncle, I am sure you have been or seen rebellious youth take a stand against their parents or life in general. Generally speaking, there is an epidemic of young folks unwilling to take that step into adulthood, into the responsibilities of growing up and becoming responsible adults. There are some that think there is something owed to them; and heck, I know some adults that still revert back to juvenile ways of thinking. The amazing thing is that when we allow these youngsters to make the decision to split because they don’t like the way things are going, the majority will soon return or finally understand what was trying to be taught to them for so many years. Let us not intimidate or frustrate those youngsters, but stand true to our guiding principles and if they want to run, we must let them run, in hopes they will soon find a clear head and return with honor and respect for those who tried to instruct them well before hand. The story goes something like this: A man had two sons. The younger son told his father, “I want my share of your estate NOW before you die”. So, his father agreed to divide his wealth between the two sons. A few days later, the younger son packed all his belongings and moved to a distant land, and there, he wasted all his money in wild living. About the time his money ran out, a great famine swept over the land, and he began to starve. He persuaded a local farmer to hire him and the man sent him into his fields to feed the pigs. The young man became so hungry, even the pods he was feeding the pigs looked good to him, but no one gave him anything. When he finally came to his senses, he said to himself, “at home even the hired servants have food enough to spare, and here I am dying of hunger! I will go home to

my father and say, ‘Father I have sinned against both heaven and you, and I am no longer worthy of being called your son.

Please take me on as a hired servant’”.

So, he returned home to his father, and while he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him and kissed him.

His son said to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and you, I am no longer worthy of being called your son”. But, his father said to the servants, “Quick! Bring the finest robe in the house and put it on him. Get a ring for his finger and sandals for his feet. And kill a calf we have been fattening. We must have a feast for this son of mine was dead and now has returned to life. He was lost, but now he is found.

If the father would have forced the youth to stay against his will, he would have only grown up to resent his father for not allowing him to have his inheritance and do his own thing. Yet instead, the father refused to “enable” his son and told him to go while holding on to his standards and moral values. The son learned a valuable lesson and came back to respect his father and his household. Hence, that was the day the youth became an adult. Character starts in the home and we must stand for the truth and for what is right.

The more we waiver and enable, the more mixed signals we send and only aid in the confusion. Let them go and they will sure to return with a different perspective and adulthood.

Luke 15:24 For this son of mine was dead and now has returned to life. He was lost, but now he is found. (NLT) “Never Ride Alone” Pastor Johnny Lujan

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3rd Annual Kanaka Kekili MC Oakland

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July 30 (Newark): This annual event hosted by Kanaka Hekili MC is growing; in fact the 950 people who showed up last year grew to over 1250 this year. The raffle prizes had been the talk of the town for weeks before the event with an estimated value of over $6000.00 in prizes, the raffle tickets couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be sold fast enough. And it seemed like all of us won this year! Dinner was superb once again. BBQ chicken, rice and pasta and some Hawaiian delights fed us. Everyone was having so much fun especially the kids playing on the playground close to the Ohana Hawaiian Shaved Ice Truck which was non

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stop serving their huge bowls of flavored ice, my favorite the Root beer. We just love this luau!

The live Hawaiian band played for the beautiful dancers in traditional costumes from the Hula Ikaika Ohana O’ Ka’anai-E Honu Iti E dance troupe from Tracy. And Stacy showed us her newly designed 2007 Sportster donated after her accident and a show stopper from Perfect Past Custom Motorcycles.

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AJ Stuntz: Bay Area Stunt Kid TRM NorCal first met AJ and his mom Nancy at the California Rendezvous where he was stunting with Jason Pullen about 3 or 4 years ago. Like everyone else, we were astonished that such a young kid could ride so well! Last month before heading back to school, we met up with AJ and his family on Pier 30 near AT&T Park in San Francisco. AJ is now 9 years old and is currently in elementary school (4th grade) in San Mateo. We have watched AJ’s riding skills steadily improve to the point where he is doing more stunts on bigger bikes and has started to develop a style of riding and personality that is all his own, and people are starting to take notice. Earlier this summer, he was invited to be on the Ellen DeGeneres Show where he shined in the interview and then took the show outside to the studio parking lot for some motorcycle stunt action.

AJ started riding a battery operated bike when he was 3 years old, he quickly learned to balance and went straight into doing ‘the flamingo’ just like his mentor Jason Pullen. He got his first motorcycle at 4 years old and has never looked back; in fact, he has ridden everything from his Honda 50 all the way up to Jason’s Harley. He is currently transitioning to a 125cc Grom as his main stunt bike. Once AJ is off of his bike, he is just a regular 9 year old that likes to hang out with his friends and do things that other 9 year olds like to do.

During our interview, we contemplated on how fortunate this talented young kid was to have a solid family support system alongside him. His parents are very encouraging of his love of stunting but also are very aware that the adoration of his talents must be kept in perspective.

For example, one activity that AJ enjoys doing off the bike is to give back to his community. As a young humanitarian, he is very active participating in backpack and school supplies drives for local school kids that are less fortunate than him. AJ puts out a calendar every year with proceeds donated to the children of LifeMoves - a homeless shelter in San Mateo. He also volunteers twice a month at the food distribution locations in San Mateo, south San Francisco and Daly City. On the first Saturday of every month, Aj is at The City Eats in San Francisco volunteering to make lunches and pass them out in the city. Near and dear to his heart are Thunder Roads Magazine® Northern California 30

theofficialajstuntz) he was able to raise $3,175 in donations from across the U.S. for kids with cancer – which he gave half to Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and the other half to Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

You may have noticed that AJ has some pretty long hair, his plan is to grow it out long enough so that he can donate enough hair for three kids with cancer. AJ has even got his friend Anthony involved in giving back and they work together to make goody bags for the children at the shelter and hospitals.

AJ has received awards from his community for his humanitarian efforts.

Man, if we all pitched in like AJ, this world would be a much better place, don’t you think?

AJ is currently working on his 2018 Calendar so make sure you pitch in and help this young man raise some money for the homeless shelter for kids again. He also plans to start a “Stop Bullying” campaign when he returns to school this fall, as well as participating in the Hip Hop Run in September to raise money for the San Mateo County Head Start program. Recently, when asked ‘why does he like to give back?’ - AJ’s reply was “there is nothing like putting a smile on people’s faces!” Amen to that little brother.

As you can see, this is one busy little dude with big ambitions and a bigger heart. AJ has plans to be a stunt rider for commercials and movies and to one day be an actor. Keep an eye out for this rising star because from the looks of it - he is well on his way!

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ike provided by Mark Judson on location at the historic Griffith Quarry in Penryn. Photo by Stan Hill / Model: Ali

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his bike first came to my attention from Jim the service manager at C&E Auburn Indian and V-Twin. Jim told me that they had put quite a bit of work into this sweet ride and when I finally got to see it in person all that hard work really showed. After talking to the bikes owner, Mark â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it was evident that this was a bike we needed to feature.

Mark loves to ride and the 97,560 miles on the odometer is all the evidence that is needed to prove that. Mark has ridden this bike all over the country, through all kinds of crappy weather and back again. The fact that C&E Auburn Indian and V-Twin does all the maintenance on this beauty is not lost in the details because this machine is immaculate. I would say it looks great for having traveled all of those miles but the truth is that if you did not know Mark - you might think this bike never leaves the garage, it looks THAT good. We had a really good time hanging out with Mark for the shoot and hearing about some of the adventures he and this bike have been on! This is what this RIDE PRIDE feature is all aboutâ&#x20AC;Śthe love for the open road on 2 wheels.

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BIKE SPECS

BIKE: 2000 Harley-Davidson FLSTC

PIPES: Vance & Hines Pro Pipe

SUSPENSION REAR: Progressive 422

OWNER: Mark Judson

TRANSMISSION: HD Screaming Eagle 6 Speed

ASSEMBLY: C&E Auburn Indian and V-Twin

BARS: 10 1/2” Chubbys internal wire routing

FRONT WHEEL: Renegade Tahoe 130/70B/18 Pirelli Night Dragon tire

TIME: 17 years (the project never ends)

GRIPS: P.M. Exll Chrome

ENGINE: 2017 S&S 124 ci

FRONT FENDER: Smoothed lowered 2”

BUILDER: Carlo Lujan / C&E Auburn

HEADLIGHT: J.W. Speaker LED

BALANCING: C&E Auburn

TAILLIGHT: LED Laid Back

CASES: C&E Auburn

SPEEDO: Dakota Digital

PAINTER: Proctors Auto Body & Paint (Jim Proctor) Newcastle

CARB: 45 MM Polished Mikuni

FOOT CONTROLS: 3” Arlen Ness Extended Controls, Bubba shifter & Brake

PAINT: Aztec Orange

AIRCLEANER: HD Big Breather

SUSPENSION FRONT: Progressive Mono Tube

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FRONT BRAKE: P.M. 6 Piston 1 Piece Chrome REAR WHEEL: Renegade Tahoe 150/70B/18 Pirelli Night Dragon tire REAR BRAKE: P.M. 4 Piston 1 Piece Chrome

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REBEL ON THE HIGHWAY – A Movie For Bikers By Bikers Behind The Scenes

Mark your calendars! September 23rd is the NorCal premiere for Rebel on the Highway at The Colonial Theater located at 3522 Stockton Blvd in Sacramento. Doors open at 2:30. Get your tickets now while they are still available only $10 for general admission, and join us there!

This movie is the dream child of Charlie Brechtel.

It was produced and co-written by Charlie and his wife, Sabrina along with executive producer - Dennis Sanfilippo. Filming has been ongoing in various locations that included California, Louisiana, Wisconsin and New York with a list of characters that reads like the ‘who’s who’ of the blues music world with appearances by Charlie Musselwhite, Guitar Mac and the late Deacon

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Jones along with some of the most recognizable faces in the biker world.

Like you, we are excited to see the finished product and you will definitely recognize several of the faces in this film.

Last October, TRM NorCal was fortunate to be invited to be a part of a couple of the scenes filmed in the scenic sierra foothills of Calaveras County. We had a great time rubbing elbows with all the flamboyant characters, famous musicians and other biker extras in the movie. Plus, it was also nice to mingle with some of the biggest names in motorcycle media who were also there. It was a memorable day that included shenanigans from Hippy Brad pranking the unexpected (us included!) Check out some of the photos from that day and get your tickets today at www.rebelonthehighway.com/collections/tickets Article and photos by Stan & Terri Hill

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Jim and Lisa Broyles of Yuba City with foreign exchange students from Japan

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THUNDER IN THE VINEYARDS July 29 (Calistoga): There was a different kind of whine in the vineyards, the whine of engines as they blasted around the half mile track at the Calistoga Speedway as all the big Flat Track teams had returned to California to once again battle it out. Presented by Cycle Gear and SDI Racing LLC, this is an ideal race track located in the scenic wine country of California. Harley-Davidson made a big sponsorship presence for this race along with the local dealership Sonoma County Harley-Davidson.

The size of an excited crowd started to grow although it was a bit on the warm side. Just outside of the stadium, the big oak trees made a nice place to hide from the sun before the racing got under way. It was here you could find all kinds of industry vendors including Indian Motorcycles of Hollister who also came out to support this event. Also on hand were several flat track racing legends there to meet and greet fans. These guys are all the heroes from past years of racing and a lot of the fans still know about some of their epic racing performances.

We are very excited to see this sport regaining its popularity over the last few years, it seems that the crowds

are growing every year and the fact that SDI Racing is involved as the event promoter obviously has a lot to do with that.

SDI Racing is obviously very passionate about this sport and it is exactly what we need to keep the interest level high. And speaking of performing at a high level, the racing is getting better too as both the singles and twins seem to be pushing the limits with each outing making it fun for spectators! In fact, enthusiastic spectators are lined up to enter the pits once it is opened to the public as race fans are trying to get an autograph and picture with their favorite riders. I don’t think it is possible to not be on the edge of your seat each time that pack leaves the start line whether it is a heat race or the main event - you will see riders battling for all they are worth to just move up one more spot. We enjoy the competitive spirit that the racers and their crew bring to the raceway – in the pits, you can witness for yourself as the team mechanics

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RESULTS AFT TWINS RACE

1 Jared Mees (9) - Indian Scout FTR750 2 Sammy Halbert (69) - Yamaha FZ-07 3 Brad Baker (6) - Indian Scout FTR750 4 Bryan Smith (1) - Indian Scout FTR750 5 Briar Bauman (14) Kawasaki Ninja 650

RESULTS AFT SINGLES RACE

are scrambling to ready the bikes or try like hell to find a way to give their rider an advantage in a very competitive field. The other thing that always impresses us are the smaller teams – you’ll see a mom and dad hustling around one another to get the bike and rider ready themselves because they don’t have the budget for a mechanic to help. Kudos to those guys and gals that still find a way to be ‘a force to be reckoned with’ minus the hired staff.

As the sun set and the heat races wound down and we were heading to the main events - it was anybody’s guess as to how it would turn out. When the dust cleared it was Tanner Dean from Tacoma, Washington taking home the win in the singles and Michigan’s Jared Mees sponsored

by Indian Motorcycles and SDI Racing took home the win in the twins in a convincing style as he did a wheelie down the finishing stretch at about 100 mph to the checkered flag.

What an exciting day of racing! We can’t wait to see more Flat Track racing in Northern California.

Article and photos by Stan & Terri Hill

1 Tanner Dean (138) - Honda CRF450R 2 Brandon Price (92) - Honda CRF450R 3 Kolby Carlile (36) - Yamaha YZ450F 4 Ben Lowe (20) - Honda CRF450R 5 Shayna Texter (52) - Honda CRF450R

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UNITED BIKERS OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA HUMBOLDT COUNTY BIKES BY THE BAY Chloe on her $300 1982 iron head sportster George Brooks 75 three times Samoa nhra season winner

July 15 (Eureka): It was a beautiful day for a ride as I entered the parking lot on Saturday at NHRA’S Samoa Drag Strip outside of Eureka. The Family Humboldt had a booth and I went over to sit with them and watch the crowd and say my hellos. Every July, the United Bikers Northern California Humboldt County (www.ubnchumboldt.com) host All Bikes by the Bay. As I walked around, the ride-in bike show was starting as bikes were being lined up for viewing.

There were old school choppers, FXRs and Dynas with some antiques and customs in the center of the parking lot. It was also “Test and Tune day” for the drag bikes that were there to compete in the All Bikes Drag Races that were to follow on Sunday. The races are put on by James Surber of Kosman Racing and

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a Pro Stock Motorcycle racer himself Surber is also the father of Melissa Surber a nationally known PSM racer herself. Racers were coming from all over to try and win some of the $10,000 prize money. I met a young lady named Chloe from Napa who was there racing her 1982 “Iron Head’ Sportster that she had bought for $300, she made an impressive pass on her next test run. UBNC put on a fine job doing this event and the crowd had a great time. There were lots games for the kids and trophies for them and it definitely was a family friendly event to put on your calendar for next year!

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BIKES, BOATS & BIKINIS VI

July 15 (Stockton): It was another scorching hot day in the valley so we were looking forward to heading out to the California Delta were we hoped it would be a bit cooler. Windmill Cove Bar and Grill is just west of Stockton and it was our destination for the day as we made our way to the 6th Annual Bikes Boats & Bikinis event.

We were pleasantly surprised to find that there was a nice delta breeze blowing and that made it so much cooler than where we rode in from.

This event is put on by the Too Much Fun Club and this event seems to just keep growing each year. The club had some great sponsors for this event, back again this year was Bottoms Up Espresso with their beautiful bikini clad coffee girls. New this year was Stocktonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s country radio station - 105-9FM - the Bull. On stage was music

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talented local country band – The Brodie Stewart Band who had all the bikini clad ladies kicking up their boots to the music.

During the bands break, it was time to get the Bikini Contest under way! The competition heated up this year with twice as many girls compared to the previous year as they danced on stage with their best moves to get that $250 prize money.

Terri and I were once again guest judges with a close contest as we listened to the cheers from a very enthusiastic crowd to determine the winner. It was a close one, but it was the ‘Lesbian Hotties’ taking the grand prize! Congratulations and great job to all twenty two of the gals that graced the stage today.

If you are looking for a different event, something new and exciting then make sure to put this one on your radar for next year. This is definitely a fun one. It does not matter how you get here, if you have a boat you can come into the marina and hang out all day or you can ride in or drive your car in, it does not matter because once you are here you are sure to have a great time! The drinks are flowing and you can order food when you are hungry and there will always be great entertainment all day long. Thanks to the Too Much Fun Club and see you all again next year.

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BIKER BAND REVUE:

Art Mulcahy and Roadside Flare Flare was born. Art hit the ground running armed with guts, experience and a whole lot of passion, he has moved himself and his band through the music ranks at an alarming rate.

Art writes songs based on his life experiences. He writes from the heart not the head. Art also writes the melody to his lyrics, influenced from all varieties of country, Rock and Roll, Reggae and metal. Whether it’s a cover or an original, Art and Roadside Flare will take you on a journey that will cause uncontrollable toe tapping and for some unstoppable body movement to the dance floor. Roadside Flare Band is Sacramento based, while it’s founder/leader Art Mulcahy flies in from Utah to attend their scheduled events. Art Mulcahy and Roadside Flare with their high energy performance wows the audience with a massive cover set list as well as original lyrics and melodies written by Art.

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hat does it take to become a well sought after Country/ Rock Band? Just ask Art Mulcahy Nashville recording artist/founder/lead guitar/singer/songwriter of the touring band, Art Mulcahy and Roadside Flare. TRM NorCal caught up with Art via Skype to find out. Sitting behind his desk at his home in Utah, where he resides with his wife Lacy and their 2 children Emmett and Reta May. Art shared the journey of his life long dream to play music and where it has taken him.

At the age of twelve, living in Key West, Florida his father gave him his first guitar. Little did he know at the time the guitar would play a major influence in his life today. Years later his father asked him what he planned on doing with his life.

Art’s answer came immediate – “I want to play my guitar and sing”. His father wanted him to have a solid foundation before pursuing his dream. Honoring his fathers wishes Art joined the Marines. For the next seven years, he gave everything he had to his country before leaving with honors. His father asked him once again what he would like to do with his future and his answer was still the same “I want to play my guitar and sing”. This time his father responded more favorably.

Art eventually moved to Sacramento where he played guitar and sang harmony for various bands in the Northern California area. He enrolled at Berkeley University and graduated with a degree in guitar. It was from there that Art pursued a career as a solo country artist with a flare all his own. The idea of starting his own band had been rolling around in his head for quite some time. One day Art and Lacy were driving down a road, when he saw a roadside flare up ahead. He turned to Lacy and said, “Roadside Flare would be a good name for a band”. It was that day that Art Mulcahy and Roadside

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With a diverse list of cover songs, they have become a favorite for a variety of venues like: nightclubs, biker events, motocross, rodeos, and Lucas Oil events to name just a few. Legendary David Allan Coe invited them to open for his recent engagement at Ace of Spades in downtown Sacramento. One week later after playing at the Valencia Club (VC) they loaded up their gear and headed out to the 2017 Solano County Fair where they performed on the main stage. In 2016, Art and the band cut their first Nashville single “Lets Her Hair Down” written by Art Mulcahy and recorded at Beaird Music in Nashville, TN. And this year, they released their first 6 song EP “How My Country Sounds” available for download at iTunes and Reverbnation. In July they made #1 on Reverbnation charts. Art is currently working on a 2018 tour “How My Country Sounds”. Stay tuned for further details!

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Tech Tips TECH TIPS: MATCHING YOUR PERFORMANCE PARTS

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oday’s Harley-Davidson rolls off the showroom floor with a respectable amount of power. With the ever-increasing EPA restrictions the folks at HD have been forced to find ways to squeeze more and more power out of an engine that burns less fuel. Among some of these are better combustion chamber designs, more efficient fuel delivery, and increased displacement.

While the 88” motor was a nice improvement over the relatively “doggish” Evolution motor, the 96” and 103” were remarkably better. Some would argue the 103 was their best engine to date, although the new Milwaukee Eight may be the game changer. Either way, hog owners satisfied with stock performance are certainly the minority. Most of us just can’t leave the damn things alone. If you are one of those folks, here’s a brief story on what happens when the parts are not matched correctly.

We had a bike come in the shop that had been burning oil since it was new. It was a 2003 CVO Road King with a 103” motor. The owner returned it to the dealer after riding it for only a few thousand miles. It was discovered that the folks on the assembly line slipped up on installing one of the valve guide seals. Naturally, the service folks at the dealership explained to the owner that since they were going to have the bike torn down to the cylinders anyway, now would be a great time to install some performance parts. The Screamin Eagle 103 is already a good runner, but one could certainly argue there is always room for improvement. So, in went a set of high lift cams and a dyno tune to dial it in. This went well for a while but once again it started burning oil.

The owner just lived with the oil issue until it became too cumbersome as he was adding a quart every 500 miles.

At that point, he brought it to us and asked if we could find out what was going on. After disassembling the heads, the issue was a quick discovery. The valve guides were severely elongated.

What would cause this? A lack of lubrication was ruled out so we pulled the cams to see what was running in there.

The very high lift/high duration cams were a bit much for this set-up. While the bike ran fine, stock rocker arms were used and should have been replaced with roller types.

The extremely fast opening ramps of these cams created tremendous side forces on the valve stems and caused pre-mature wear of the guides. Roller rockers would have alleviated this problem. As a rule of thumb, if your cam lift is approaching the .585 mark, spend the extra money on roller rockers. Matching performance parts is a must.

Getting the power band where you want it while minimizing replacement intervals is the trick.

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A man appeared before St. Peter at the Pearly Gates. ‘Have you ever done anything of particular merit?’ St. Peter asked.

‘Well, I can think of one thing,’ the man offered.

‘On a trip to the Black Hills out in South Dakota, I came upon a group of bikers who were lewdly joking with a young woman, but I couldn’t tell if she flirtingly liked it or was in peril. I was confused.

I directed them to leave her alone, but they wouldn’t listen.

So, I approached the largest and most tattooed biker and smacked him in the face, kicked his bike over, ripped out his eyebrow piercing, and threw it on the ground. I yelled, ‘Now, back off or I’ll kick the living crap out of all of you!’

St. Peter was impressed, ‘When did this happen?’

The man stuck out his chest in pride; ‘Couple of minutes ago.’

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So, sit back, relax, and....OH... MY….GOD!” Silence followed.

Some moments later, the Captain came back on the intercom. “Ladies and Gentlemen, I’m sorry if I scared you. While I was talking to you, a Flight Attendant accidentally spilled coffee in my lap. You should see the front of my pants!”

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The lawyer insists and explains that the game is easy and very fun. He explains, “I’m going to ask you a question, and if you do not know the answer, you’ll pay me $5, and vice versa.”

Again, she declines and tries to get some sleep. The lawyer, now agitated, says, “Okay, if you do not know the answer, you pay me $5. and if I do not know the answer, I pay you $500.”

This catches the attention of the blonde and, imagining that there will be no end to this torment unless she makes part of his game, she agrees to play.

So, she reluctantly, but with full confidence agrees to his game and his rules.

The lawyer asks the first question, “How far is the Earth from the Moon?”

The blonde did not say a word, opened her purse, took out a $5 bill and handed it to him. “Okay,” said the lawyer, “it’s your turn to ask.”

She asks the lawyer: “What goes up a mountain with three legs and comes down with four legs?”

The lawyer, perplexed, picks up his laptop and searches all his references — no answer. He searches the net and the library of Congress, no answer. Frustrated, he sends emails to all his friends and co-workers but, also, no answer. After an hour, he wakes the blonde and reluctantly hands her $500.

“Thank you,” the blonde says, and goes back to sleep some more.

The lawyer, annoyed, wakes her up and asks, “Well, what is the answer?”

Without a word, she takes her purse, hands him $5. and goes back to sleep.

Well played, blondie!

Ole’ “Scrappy” is sitting at the bar, totally trashed, and yet again feeling sorry for himself he yells out, “you know if I had a dollar for every woman who finds me gross and unattractive, I would eventually have enough money that you’d all be cat-fighting over me”.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A recent study has proved that women who carry a little extra weight on them live longer then men who mention it.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------An older lady was somewhat lonely and decided she needed a pet to keep her company So, off to the pet shop she went.. She searched and searched. None of the pets seemed to catch her interest, except this ugly frog. As she walked by the jar he was in, she looked and he winked at her.

He whispered, I’m so lonely, too. Buy me and take me home... you won’t ever be sorry.’

The older lady figured, what the heck! She hadn’t found anything else. So, she bought the frog. She placed him in the car, on the front seat beside her. As she was slowly driving down the road, the frog whispered to her Kiss me and you won’t be sorry!.”

So, the older lady figured, WHAT THE HECK, and kissed the frog.

Immediately the frog turned into an absolutely gorgeous, sexy, young, handsome Prince Charming.

The Prince then returned the older lady’s kiss.

Suddenly the older lady felt herself transforming from his kiss. Now can you guess what the older lady turned into?

She turned into the first motel she could find!

She’s older....not fookin’ dead!

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SEPTEMBER 1 Friday Night Concert Run VACAVILLE Presented by Iron Steed Harley-Davidson. 5pm KSU. $15/per rider and includes entry fee. Must be 21 and over. Join Iron Steed for an evening ride ending at Anheuser Busch Tasting room for the First Friday Concert Series including The Special Guests Band. All proceeds donated to Families Helping Families. For more information: events@ironsteedhd.com SEPTEMBER 2 The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards JACKSON Presented by Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort - 12222 New York Ranch Road. 7pm / $35. Dennis Edwards, David Sea, Mike Pattillo, Chris Arnold, and Paul Williams Jr. – son of original Temptations member Paul Williams Sr.- have united to perform the hits of Motown royalty The Temptations. For more information: (800) 822-9466 / JacksonCasino.com SEPTEMBER 2 Gunnink’s 4th Annual Big Summer Bash UKIAH Presented by Gunnink’s Harley-Davidson. All Day, Free Admission.

The music will be rockin’ & the bikes will be rollin’ Lunch will be served starting at 11am and go until it’s gone! The Drag Specialties semi-truck and representatives will be on site to show you the newest, latest and greatest! We are also featuring our Gunnick’s Annual “Bike Show” and you can enter to win a famous winner’s trophy handmade by Jim Gunnick! Registration is happening now!

See Big Jim or Lil to reserve your spot! Fun times will be had by all! If you would like to let us know you are coming (ESPECIALLY IF A GROUP!) it will help us gauge how much lunch to prepare. For more information: emily@gunninkshd.com SEPTEMBER 3 Diablo Crew MC Foothills Chapter 3rd Annual Poker Run RIPON Presented by Diablo Crew MC Foothills Chapter. Sign in at Old Towne Saloon – 15040 Hwy 120. 9am – 11am. $20. Run pin to the 1st 75 riders, after party food – fun – prizes – vendors – adult entertainment – high/low hand. For more information: DCMCFOOTHILLS@gmail.com

SEPTEMBER 3 – October 6 Epic Ride for Dignity and Remembrance SEASIDE Presented by California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery Foundation and Chapter 31 American Legion Riders. 2900 Parker Flats Road. 8am to 4 pm each day / $25 single day registration.

We are riding cross country and back during the month of September (and a bit of October) to raise much needed funding for the California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery. For more information: www.EpicRide2017.org / https://www.facebook. com/pg/EpicRide2017/events/ SEPTEMBER 4 Dudley Perkins Co Harley-Davidson OPEN HOUSE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO Presented by Dudley Perkins Co Harley-Davidson – 333 Corey Way. 10am-4pm. Demo rides on 2018 models. Huge garage sale of obsolete parts. Stunt show by Out Here Crew. Catered lunch with qualifying purchases. For more information: (650) 737-5467 See flyer on Page 21 SEPTEMBER 8-10 Fryed Brothers Band Annual Bash in the Redwoods LEGGETT Presented by Fryed Brothers Band. Redwoods River Resort - 75000 HWY 101 North. $65/Advance - $75/Gate. Join the band and other musical guests: Rogue, Gethen Jenkins and the Freightshakers, Chubbs Bros., Beatnik, Kent Stephenson, The Sutton Brothers and Second Sight for a weekend of music, bike games, raffles, general store, showers, swimming pool and so much more! Price includes tent camping. Call Billie at the resort for RV space (707) 925-6249. For more information: Barb (707) 824-4861 / www.fryedbrothersband.com SEPTEMBER 9 Laci Peterson Memorial Ride MODESTO Presented by Friends & Family of Laci. Registration at Mitchell’s Modesto Harley-Davidson - 500 N. Carpenter Rd. 8am -10am.

KSU 10am. $25 per person. 10:30am Gravesite. Arrive 11:30am at Lagorio’s Grill & Bar - 25550 Hwy 4 in Farmington with music, lunch, beverage, raffle. Run pin for first 250. For more information: shawn_rocha@yahoo.com

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SEPTEMBER 9 American Legion Riders Chapter 383 Poker Run FAIR OAKS Presented by American Legion Riders Chapter 383 - VFW Hall - 8990 Kruitof Way. Starts 8am - KSU 9:30am. $25/rider - $35/ double. Registration includes BBQ lunch (Breakfast available) Join the American Legion Riders for a ride through the Sierra foothills. Five stops, six card draw, 50/50, high/low hands. Raffle, Prizes, Music. Benefits local veterans. For more information: (916) 825-2977 / dKaveman@surewest.net SEPTEMBER 9 12th Annual Renegade Rendezvous Bike Show and Tattoo Expo DIXON Presented by Renegade Classics. Located at Dixon Fairgrounds – 655 S. 1st Street. 10am – 5pm. $25/per person. Ride in Bike Show, Tattoo Show, Featuring live music from Night Moves, Audioboxx and KMC Band. Midget wrestling, bikini contest, body painting, vendors and biker games. Purchase your tickets in advance and get a FREE Limited Edition Renegade Rendezvous T-Shirt. VIP upgrades available. For more information: (916) 454-3700 / www. renegadeevents.com See flyer on Inside Front SEPTEMBER 9 Demo Day: 2018 Model Launch MODESTO Presented by Mitchell’s Modesto Harley-Davidson - 500 N Carpenter Rd. 9am – 3pm. Come out and be one of the first to ride the new 2018 models. Follow our experienced guides on an easy to follow route as you test drive the newest motorcycles Harley Davidson has to offer. Swag bags to the first 75 participants. Enjoy a free linguica sandwich starting at 11 am while supplies last.

For more information: (209) 522-1061 / www.mitchellsmodestohd.com SEPTEMBER 10 3rd Annual Wishes on Wheels Motorcycle Charity Ride FOLSOM Presented by Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort. Registration and breakfast at Folsom Harley-Davidson – 115 Woodmere Road. 8 am / $25. It’s time to start those engines for a fundraising motorcycle ride to benefit wishes for Make-A-Wish® children.

Ride begins at 10am and ends in Jackson where lunch, beer, live music, and raffle prizes will be waiting for riders. See flyer on Page 11

SEPTEMBER 15-17 Ocean Redwood Run - ORR LOMA MAR Presented by Pathfinders MC. Wurr Flat at Memorial Park – 9500 Pescadero Creek Rd. 12noon on the 15th to 11am on the 17th... Free Registration. Clean and Sober Event.... No Dogs. No Drugs.. No Alcohol and No bad attitudes. Friday Night Bean Pot, Saturday Breakfast, Sunday Breakfast Saturday BBQ Dinner.

Saturday 9am Poker Run, bike games, Huge Raffle, Additional Raffle... 2008 Harley Davidson Road Glide.... Additional Raffle 2 one ounce Gold Coins and 5 one ounce Silver Coins. For more information: j_bartol@yahoo.com SEPTEMBER 15-17 Iron Steed Harley-Davidson 2018 New Model Launch Party Weekend VACAVILLE Presented by Iron Steed Harley-Davidson – 100 Auto Center Drive. Food, Drink and Raffle. For more information: (707) 455-7000 / www.ironsteedhd.com See flyer on Page 10 SEPTEMBER 16 10th Annual POW MIA Weekend Motorcycle Rally OROVILLE Presented by Oroville Veterans Memorial Butte County’s Fallen Veterans. Feather Falls Casino - 3 Alerda Drive. Registration 7:30am-11:30am $25/15 passenger or extra hand. $600 high $400 low hand Ride and shine. For more information: (530) 589-5748 / pjtownsend@att.net See flyer on Page 57 SEPTEMBER 16 ALR Bike / Music Festival GRASS VALLEY Presented by American Legion Riders Post 130 - 255 South Auburn. Registration begins 8am $25 single / $35 2 up. KSU 9:30am. $20 gets you music and lunch. Join The ALR for a great foothills run thru our Gold Country then enjoy music from 3 different local bangin. B & G available for breakfast. Ride ends at The Dew Drop Inn - 19729 Cerritos Rd. All proceeds go to our Veterans and our Community. For more information: (530) 2741800 / (760) 662-0484 or Timmaa1025@gmail.com.

SEPTEMBER 16 POW/MIA Poker Run PRUNEDALE Presented by American Legion Riders District 28. Located at American Legion Post 593 - 8300 Prunedale N. Rd. Sign-in 9-10am. Donation $20 Single rider / $35 Couple. All Riders and Public Welcome. Poker hand and tri tip BBQ. High/Low hand, 50/50, and Raffle. 20th Anniversary Ceremony starts at 12:30 pm.

Supports the Monterey County Vietnam Vets Memorial Park and benefits Veterans. For more information: Linda Scherer (831) 262-0072 / (408) 448-4784 / www.alriders28thdistrict.com

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Remember Remember to to check check for for MORE MORE events events submitted submittedAFTER AFTER print print deadline deadline at at www.thunderroadsnorcal.com www.thunderroadsnorcal.com SEPTEMBER 16 FreedomFest: Street Vibes Pre-Party MODESTO Presented by Mitchell’s Modesto Harley-Davidson - 500 N Carpenter Rd. 9am – 5pm. Come celebrate freedom and the right to party at Mitchell’s Modesto Harley Davidson. Free food starting at 11 am while supplies last. Enjoy $1 beers and help support local charities.

While you’re here take a test ride on the motorcycle of your dreams.

Not a rider yet? No problem, try out our Jump Start machine and experience the feel of riding a motorcycle without the pressure.

(Please drink responsibly) For more information: (209) 522-1061 / www.mitchellsmodestohd.com SEPTEMBER 17 Styx Concert JACKSON Presented by Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort - 12222 New York Ranch Road. 8pm / $50. Through the late 1970s and early 1980s, Styx- comprised of James “JY” Young, Tommy Shaw, Chuck Panozzo, Todd Sucherman, Lawrence Gowan and Ricky Phillips- forged an incredible legacy for their onstage performances and their sound bending records. For more information: (800) 822-9466 / JacksonCasino.com SEPTEMBER 23 2nd Annual Cheeseburger Run GRASS VALLEY Presented by ABATE L52. Come down to the Dew Drop Inn - 19729 Cerrito Rd. 12pm – 4pm. $10 per person. Have a cheeseburger, beans and chips. Live music by Porkchops. Raffle prizes and 50/50. Proceeds support ABATE of California and local charities. For more information: Craig (530) 263-8071 / ABATE.org SEPTEMBER 24 Poker Run to the Races Motorcycle Ride PLEASANTON Presented by Alameda County Fairgrounds. Located at 4501 Pleasanton Avenue. Ride starts at 9:30am. $1000 prize money!

For more information: alamedacountyfair.com See flyer on Page 14 SEPTEMBER 27-OCTOBER 1 Street Vibrations FALL RALLY RENO, NEVADA Presented by Roadshows,Inc. Music, Metal and Motorcycles.

Registered VIP’s get an official t-shirt, ride pin and hog tag, poker runs, scavenger hunts, VIP parties, ride-in show, slow bike races and secured VIP parking. Vendors & participants go to www. roadshowsreno.com. For more information: (775) 329-7469 / admin@roadshowsreno.com See flyer on Page 5

SEPTEMBER 27-OCTOBER 1 Street Vibrations FALL RALLY CARSON CITY, NEVADA Presented by Battle Born Harley-Davidson – 2900 Research Way. FREE admission – FREE concerts. Cash Only Band, Smoken Rabbit and Valentine Rodeo. West Coast Connection Stunt Shows. 2018 New Model Open House. For more information: (775) 882-7433 / www.battlebornhd.com See flyer on Page 45 SEPTEMBER 29-30 Fryed Brothers Band at Red Dog Saloon – Street Vibes VIRGINIA CITY Presented by Red Dog Saloon - 76 N C. Street. Friday 8pm / Saturday 1pm. Join the Fryed Brothers Band for two FREE performances on Friday and Saturday. Food and drinks sold on site. For more information: Barbfryed@yahoo.com SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 1 2017 Hope Motorcycle Rally MINDEN, NEVADA Presented by Indian Motorcycle. Located at Carson Valley Inn Casino – 1627 US Hwy 395 N. Weekend Package starts at $150. Blazing a path for the cure – hundreds of rally supports are coming together on September 30th to raise money, awareness and hope for those battling cancer. For more information: (831) 630-5200 / info@hopemotorcyclerally.org / www. hopemotorcyclerally.org See flyer on Back Cover SEPTEMBER 30 12th Annual Union Iron Workers MC Poker Run VACAVILLE Presented by Union Iron Workers MC Locals 377, 378, 790. Sign in at Iron Steed Harley Davidson - 100 Auto Center Drive. 9am - 10:30am. $20/single; $30/couple; $15/walk-ins at final stop.

Includes food, raffle, High-Low Hands, and more! ALL BIKES WELCOME! Benefits Lucile Packard’s Teen Mobile Health Clinic.

For more information: kc.1777@yahoo.com

OCTOBER 2017

OCTOBER 5-8 Las Vegas BikeFest LAS VEGAS, NEVADA Presented by ConVexx. 8am – 12am. The rally is back on Fremont East in the heart of downtown Las Vegas. The feel of old Vegas surrounds the rally grounds where the passion for riding and enthusiasm for the motorcycle industry thrives. Featuring “Uncle Kracker” as this year’s Headline Entertainment. 3 Motorcycle Giveaways, $5,000 in Shopping Spree Giveaways, Bike Shows, the prestigious Artistry in Iron, Master Builders Championship, Las Vegas Motorcycle Hall of Fame, Contests and of course shop for your favorite motorcycle accessories, parts and swag all in one convenient location. For more information: www.LasVegasBikeFest.com

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OCTOBER 6-8 Big Bike Weekend ANDERSON Presented by Redding Harley-Davidson, Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys, Redding Yamaha Seadoo, Shasta Speedway. Located at Shasta District Fairgrounds. All new location and totally revamped event. $15 spectator/ rider fee. VIP package includes Friday meal, track spectator/rider fee, Saturday police escorted ride over Shasta Dam, Saturday lunch, Sunday bike show entry ($60 thru 9/15), Saturday police escorted ride over Shasta Dam and lunch ($25 thru 9/15), Sunday bike show only ($15 thru 9/15).

Car Show on Friday. Saturday’s entertainment at the Speedway (attached to the Fairgrounds) includes female stunt rider Robyn Diamond, the Victor McLaglen Motor Corps and the WestCoast Connection stunt team.

Chances to win a Harley XG750A Street Rod in Vivid Black; Yamaha Bolt C Special or V Star 950 or Z 450 or Waverunner EX. For more information: www.BigBikeWeekend.com / bigbikeweekend@hotmail.com / (530) 276-5802.

OCTOBER 7 Biketoberfest SACRAMENTO Presented by Hells Angels Sacramento – 3405 Ninth Avenue.

6:30pm to whenever. $20 Donation Pre-Sale / $30 Donation At The Gate. Live Band & BBQ. Grand Prize Raffle for Pre-Sale Tickets Only. See flyer on page 57 OCTOBER 7 21st Annual Black Widows Poker Run SACRAMENTO Presented by Black Widows Inc. VFW Post 67 - 2784 Stockton Blvd. 8am/ $30 Pre-reg (by mail Black Widows Inc. P.O. Box 214412 Sacramento Ca. 95821) / $40 Day of event. Tickets include Dinner Grand Prize Entry Poker Hand & Tshirt!! It’s that time again!!! Come rip up the Delta asphalt with us! Ride Drive Walk Run or Crawl everyone and all Bikes are welcome. Our 2nd stop is the Hospital so don’t forget to Rev them up for the Kids!! Final stop to include Dinner Grand Prize High/Low hands 50/50 Drawing and Raffles & live music by the Jeff Watson Band!! For more information: www.

Blackwidowspokerrun.org See flyer on Page 59 OCTOBER 7 ABATE 17 Fall Bingo Run VACAVILLE Presented by ABATE 17. Ride begins at 9am at Judy’s Wild Wrangler Saloon. 9am / $5.00 per card (multiple discounts apply).

First game starts at 10am followed by 4 other stops ending at the Vacaville Buckhorn. CASH prizes at each stop. Join as a new member the day of the run and play for free. For more information: glennphillips01@comcast.net OCTOBER 7 Richmond Red & White Bike & Car Show ANTIOCH Presented by Richmond Red & White. Located at Contra Costa Fairgrounds – 1201 West 10th Street. $20 Donation – Kids under 12 are FREE. Gates open at Noon. Wheelie contest, Rib Cookoff, Chili Cookoff. For more information: www.hellsangelsrichmond.com See flyer on Page 59

OCTOBER 14 7th Annual Jeff Keith’s Ride For Reason ROCKLIN Presented by Higher Purpose Events. Ride starts at HarleyDavidson of Rocklin – 4401 Granite Drive and ends at The Boardwalk – 9426 Greenback Lane in Orangevale. Pre-registration $25 / Day of $35. Musical guests Savannah Blue with Jeff Keith of Tesla! For more information: www.higherpurposeevents.com See flyer on Page 48 OCTOBER 15 27st Annual Jus Brothers MC Stockton Toy Run STOCKTON Presented by Jus Brothers M.C. Stockton. Pack ride from Dollar General parking lot - 2907 E. Waterloo Rd to destination. 12 Noon 1 new unwrapped toy. Christmas Dinner served, door prizes, and more. Toys are donated locally to needy children. All riders and cages welcome. For more information: Crazy Al (209) 481-3500 OCTOBER 21 OctoberFest MODESTO Presented by Mitchell’s Modesto Harley-Davidson - 500 N Carpenter Rd. 9am – 5pm. Join us for beer and BBQ! Try all the different beers on tap and help support local charities while having a great time. Enjoy free food from 11 am till it’s gone. Last chance to enter to win a 2017 Iron 883 Motorcycle. Winner will be announced at 3 PM. Live music, prizes, and more. (Please drink responsibly) For more information: (209) 522-1061 / www. mitchellsmodestohd.com OCTOBER 21 31st Annual AMA Toy Run JAMESTOWN Presented by Sonora AMA. Jamestown Harley Davidson - 18275 Hwy 108. Registration starts at 9am.

Ride starts at 11am - Rain or shine! We’ll roll thru the charming communities of Jamestown, Angels Camp, Murphy’s, Columbia and parade downtown Sonora before arriving at the Tuoloumne Fairgrounds (Stockton Gate). Bring at least one unwrapped new toy for a child of any age, and non perishable food item(s) for Interfaith. There will be pictures with Santa. Join us for fantastic food, music, fun and tons of prizes. For more information: johnobgp@gmail.com OCTOBER 21 5th Annual High Roller Run SANTA ROSA Presented by Lords of Iron MC. Sign up at Final Edition Bar - 412 Larkfield Center. 9am-11am. $25 Donation. Run shirts for the first 125. For more information: anthony_schu@hotmail.com See flyer on Page 59 OCTOBER 28 Annual Graveyard Run FOLSOM Presented by Resurrection MC. Sign in 10am to noon at Folsom Harley. $20 single / $30 couple Ride through the Sierra foothills – food, music and good times!

For more information: Shady (530)748-5030

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NOVEMBER 2017

NOVEMBER 5 NorCal Cycle Swap SACRAMENTO Located at West Wind Drive-In 9619 Oates Drive. Swap with 100 vendors, all makes and models of bike parts. 8:30 am, 5 bucks. For more information: www.norcalcycleswap.com See flyer on page 28 NOVEMBER 5 UMCofAC Annual Toy Drive OAKLAND Presented by United Motorcycle Clubs of Alameda County.

Located at Oakland Harley - 151 Hegenberger Rd. 12pm.

Donation: $20 + Unwrapped Toy. Music, Food, Drinks and Dessert Included. For more information: brethrynmc@gmail.com NOVEMBER 11 21st Annual Thanksgiving Can Food Drive STOCKTON Presented by Sons of California MC San Joaquin Valley Chapter.

Located at 2000 Amblers Lane – off Country Club Blvd – 1/2mile west from I5. 12 noon - 4pm. Bring can food for entry. Fun for family and friends – all motorcycles and cars welcome. Food and drink specials. Benefitting St. Mary’s Interfaith Community Services. For more information: Moose - moosedrool23@yahoo.com NOVEMBER 11 Veteran’s Appreciation BBQ MODESTO Presented by Mitchell’s Modesto Harley-Davidson - 500 N Carpenter Rd. 9am – 5pm. Come join us in honoring the men and woman who bravely defended our country. Free lunch to all veterans, proceeds go to the VFW. In honor of those who attended we are hosting a Veteran’s Appreciation ride, kickstands up at 3 PM. Before you go, take a spin of the prize wheel! For more information: (209) 522-1061 / www.mitchellsmodestohd.com NOVEMBER 26 Willits Toy Run – 25th Anniversary Bash WILLITS Presented by Willits Wild Bunch. Group meets at Evergreen Shopping Center. Noon to 4pm - Admission is an unwrapped toy. Pack leaves at Noon, escorted by Little Lake FD to the party location of the Little Lake Grange - 291 S. Street. Music, Live Auction, Raffle, Great Food, No Host Bar! Benefits the Willits Rotary - Willits Kids Christmas Program. For more information: (707) 972-8782 / willitswildbunch@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 2nd and 4th TUESDAY FOLSOM 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 3rd TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH FOLSOM Folsom HOG Chapter 1787 General Meeting Presented by Folsom HOG – Round Table Pizza – 9500 Greenback Lane – Unit 1. 7pm-8:30pm For more information: www.folsomhog.org / Secretary@folsomhog.org 1st WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH SACRAMENTO Sacramento HOG Monthly Social Presented by Sacramento Harley Owners Group – Elks Lodge #6 – 6446 Riverside Blvd. 6:30pm Do you ride a Harley-Davidson motorcycle? Do you like to ride and have fun? If yes, please come and join us for our monthly chapter social. For more information: Savannah Westbrook sav@hdsac.com 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 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. Thursday Night Fun Night – 3418 Auburn Blvd. 5pm / Join the MSMC for its Thursday Night get together. Free food, entertainment and great company. All like minded members of the community are welcome. The MSMC reserve the right to refuse access to who they choose. For more information: Spit Shine (916) 2172508 / 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

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3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH ARCATA BIKE NIGHT Presented by M.O.B. of Humboldt - Everett’s Club on the Plaza at 784 9th Street. The fun starts at 6pm. All motorcycles welcome. Free food, 50/50 raffle, pack ride. / www.mobofhumboldt.com 2nd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH WOODLAND BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE Meeting at VFW Hall – 345 W. Kentucky Avenue. 7pm Meetings are open to the public.

(530) 848-2090 with any questions.

2nd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH FAIRFIELD OPEN HOUSE Presented by Dirty Whites Club House – 748 N. Texas St 8pm - ? Come have a blast! Contact Joe 707694-5251 2nd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH LODI BIKE NIGHT Presented by The Water Hole along with The Red Iron Riders. 246 N. Cluff Ave. 6:30pm Cost depending on the menu $10-$18. A great NO DRAMA social event to get to know others that share the passion of the bike. Outdoor private patio area, pool tables, Shuffleboard, Music, big screen TVs for game nights and more. All bikes welcome, and those without bikes welcome too. For more information: (209) 604-7149 / (209) 327-8283 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 – 3418 Auburn Blvd on Saturday nights – 6pm. / No Cover Charge.

Come Join the MSMC and other motorcycle enthusiasts where we enjoy good entertainment, cold drinks, and good food. For more information: Spit Shine (916) 217-2508 / 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 HarleyDavidson and enjoy free hamburgers while supplies last! All donations will benefit a local nonprofit 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.

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.

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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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

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.

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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!

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