Thunder Roads Virginia Magazine - June 2014

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On The Cover
11th Anniversary
East Coast Motorcycle Rally
August 6-10, 2014
Calendar Of Events............................................4
Proud To Be An American..............................8
Hot Shots..............................................................12
NCOM News Bytes..........................................16
On Eagles Wings.............................................25
The Jokers Wild..............................................26
Biker Friendly Directory..............................32
Advertisers Index..........................................44
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This past month has been incredible with all of this fantastic weather to ride in - folks have been making their way to
events throughout the Mid-Atlantic region just about every
weekend. I wish this weather would stay like this all year
love-n-it! Be sure to check out our advertisers ads & our
events pages here & online at our website as there are
some pretty incredible things coming your way to attend.
Im going to keep this months letter short so that I can
share some phenomenal news that is near & dear to
our hearts here at Thunder Roads Virginia. As we were
getting ready to print this magazine, the news broke open
with headlines such as these:
Last U.S. Prisoner Freed in Swap for Guantanamo
Detainees
Bowe Bergdahl, a Taliban captive since 2009, has
been freed
Sgt Bowe Bergdahl - America is Waiting for You
Bowe Bergdahl, U.S. soldier held in Afghanistan,
freed in swap
In Prisoner Exchange, Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl Released
After Nearly 5 Years in Taliban Captivity
Hes FREE, Hes SAFE. He will be HOMESOON!
This poster says it all:
By the time this magazine is out on the
streets, the news of
Sgt. Bowe Bergdahls
release will have made
it around the globe.
We just wanted to say
THANK YOU to all
of our readers and
friends who supported
the efforts & helped to
spread the word about
Sgt. Bowe over the
past couple of years since we started following his story
of captivity, thanks to our good friend, Patrick Hughes.
Patrick cant thank you enough for bringing this story to
our magazine & asking us to help in the efforts of spreading the word about Sgt. Bowe so that one day Washington
would make that move to bring him home.that day has
finally arrived.
Happy Trails everyone Stay safe out there ~ Kelly ~
Kelly
Welcome Home Sgt. Bowe

you were not forgotten.
SAVE YOUR DATE!!! IS YOUR EVENT IN OUR CALENDAR???

If not, submit it on the Events page of our website www.thunderroads-virginia by
the 15th of the month so it will make it into the next issue. We need events submitted as far in advance as possible so that others can be respectful of the date that
youve chosen for yours.
ONGOING EVENTS
BIKER CHURCH SERVICES

Seven Cities Freedom Biker Church,
414 S. Battlefield Blvd,
Chesapeake, VA 23322
757-333-2555
www.freedombikerchurchvabeach.com
HANGOUT TIME: SUNDAY@ 10:00AM
WORSHIP RALLY: SUNDAY@10:30AM
COME TO JESUS MEETING WEDNESDAY @7PM
MOTORCYCLE MINISTRIES & CHURCH SERVICES

Leonardtown, Md. Rushing Wind Ministry, 25530 Point Lookout Rd,(Rt.5)
Gordon Bacon Preacher, 240 577 0605, preacherrwm@yahoo.com. Every
Third Sunday at 2pm-5pm Gathering for a Fellowship meal and Time of
Ministry of the Word of God. Bible study every Wednesday night at 7pm8:30. Home Of Rushing Wind Motorcycle Ministry. Facebook; RushingWind
MotorcycleMinistry. Third Saturday Rushing Wind M/M Ride (All are
welcome to attend). Meet Same Time and Place each month.(contact us for
more info) 240-577-0605.
Liberty Biker Church
Our focus is sharing the Word of God with the motorcycle community, without
all the preconceived ideas that you have to dress a certain way or look like
everyone else. For anyone who thinks you have to fit in or be like everyone
else, guess what: People can be different. And so is Liberty Biker Church.
Come visit us in our new, permanent location in Suffolk! Hangaround (social)
time: 10 a.m. with free donuts and coffee Worship service: 11 a.m. with
contemporary music. Our address is 4165 Pruden Blvd. (Route 460), Suffolk,
VA, contact is Pastor Jim Manner, (757) 376-3612
Tidewater Motorcycles Chili Dog Social
EVERY TUESDAY Free Chili Dogs every Tuesday at Tidewater Motorcycles.
4324 Godwin Blvd, Suffolk, VA 23434. visit www.tidewatermotorcycles.net for
more info.
June 7th
Rat Roast Harbinger, NC
Swap Meet and Car, Truck & Motorcycle Event! Outer Banks H-D,
8739 Caratoke Hwy, Harbinger, NC 27941, (252) 338-8866, www.
outerbankshd.com
Jun 7th
7th Annual Kidz 2 Kamp (K2K) Ride - Portsmouth, VA
All proceeds to benefit Camp Hope Haven. Presented by CMA Beacons of Tidewater. Registration starts at 8:30am. Last bike out at
10:15 AM. Registration/Start location: Roger Browns Restaurant, 316
High Street, Portsmouth, VA. Cost $15.00 rider / $5.00 passenger.
Event Contact Information, Pat Matthews 757-572-5777 (cell), Billiesue
757-572-1446 (cell). Free Breakfast Buffet at Roger Browns and
Free Lunch at Camp Hope Haven in Virginia Beach. Blessing of the
Bikes, Live Music, Door Prizes, Trophies. The seventh annual Kidz 2
Kamp Motorcycle Benefit by the CMA -Beacons of Tidewater. All of the
proceeds will be benefiting underprivileged children from the Tidewater
area to attend Camp Hope Haven. For more information about Camp
Hope Haven go to /www.unionmissionministries.org/learn/programs/
camp/
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Jun 8th
Motorcycle & ATV Dirt Drags @ Slades Park Surry, VA
Gates open at 9am. Admission $15. Kids under 10 not racing are
FREE. Free vendor setup please call 1st. Trophies & Cash-All
Classes. Top Fuel at its Best Pro Gas/Dirt Bikes. No Colors No
Glass No Digs! Race information contact Joe Brookman (804) 2213959 or email trufmejo@aol.com.
Jun 13th-15th
Back of the Dragon Days, The Dragon Roars Tazwell, VA
Friday starting at 5:30pm to 10:30pm. Three Great Bands. Saturday 14
June 2014 starting at 10:00am Parade, 11:00am Opening Ceremony.
Bike Show registration $10.00 starting at 11:00am until 2:00pm
trophies presentation at 3:00pm. Food vendors, motorcycle/sport
car vendors. 5:30 to 10:30 three great bands. 15 June 2014 starting
at 1:00pm Jimmy Ramey memorial run, conducted by the Tazewell
County Chapter ABATE. $20.00 Fee. Food and Great Prizes! For
additional info. go to www.backofthedragon.com Or contact Larry
Davidson at 276-988-5726. Come to Tazewell VA. and enjoy three
great days with Back of the Dragon. Tazewell High School, 167
Cosby Blvd. Tazewell VA.24651
Jun 14th
Frogs For Freedom Poker Run Virginia Beach 11th Annual Ride The ride will start at Pappas Pub 2105 Diamond Springs Rd - Virginia
Beach nCoffee and Donuts will be available. Registration $20.00 Per
Person - All Welcome: 2-3-4 wheels Begins at 9 AM - First bike out
9:30 Last Bike 10:30. Includes commemorative T-shirt while they last
Ride Logo Patches, Decals and Koozies Available. Additional poker
hands available at $10.00 each. Door prizes will be given and a 50/50
and raffle will be held. Plaques awarded for best hand, worst hand,
largest group. SEAL Store available at start of ride. Ride ends at Wild
Wing Cafe Chesapeake at 2:00 1437 Sams Dr #20 Chesapeake. A
NAVY SEAL Benefit. For Info Gene 757-339-4790
Jun 14th
Old Dudes MC 13th Annual Poker Run & Auction - Newport
News, VA All proceeds remain local to benefit Beyond Boobs!, who
are dedicated to saving lives by providing breast health education
for all and to healing lives of young women diagnosed with breast
cancer. Registration is from 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. at Quaker Steak
& Lube, 12832 Jefferson Ave. Newport News, VA. Breakfast buffet
will be available for $7.99 beginning at 8:30 a.m. Registration fee is
$15.00 for Rider (includes 1 hand); $5.00 for Passenger (includes
1 hand). Additional poker hands are available for $5.00 each or five
for $20.00. The Poker Run route travels down the beautiful Colonial
Parkway to the first stop in Williamsburg. From Williamsburg the route
goes through West Point, Gloucester, back through Yorktown with
the final destination being Hosss Deli in Newport News. Festivities
at Hosss will include: $200 Best Hand and money back for Worst
Hand awards; a 50/50 raffle; ride shirts for purchase; a live auction;
and live music. All you can eat burgers, hot dogs and chips will also

be available for $5.00. Please come support this most worthy cause. Feeling
what now? is a common reaction to the end of treatment when a woman
has finished fighting on the front line against this disease and is now trying
to find her new normal. Young women, uniquely, may also have issues with
infertility, body image, intimacy, dating and feelings of isolation from peers,
or juggling young families and jobs. Help the Old Dudes M/C help Beyond
Boobs! provide love and laughter to young women learning to adjust to a
new normal Visit us on Facebook Old Dudes M/C and BeyondBoobs!
2pm-Round 1 of competition. 3pm-Round 2 of competition. 3:30pmannouncement of top 5 & crowning the winner. 3:30pm-4pm-calendar
signing. www.blackbearhd.com, 430 Lythia Rd., Wytheville, VA
Jun 14th
22nd Annual Big Damn Bike Show Orange, VA
One of the largest motorcycle events in Central Virginia! Free bike show,
police riding demonstrations, live music, vendors, childrens activities and
more! Waugh Enterprises Harley-Davidson, 385 Waugh Blvd, Orange VA
22960. 800-88-WAUGH www.waughhd.com. Contact bonnie@waughhd.com
for more info!
Jul 12th
Swap Meet and Car, Truck & Motorcycle Event! Outer Banks H-D, 8739
Caratoke Hwy, Harbinger, NC 27941, (252) 338-8866, www.outerbankshd.
com
Jun 14th
The Desert Knights of America MC 5th Annual Hooters Poker Run for
Fisher House Woodbridge, VA The Desert Knights of America Motorcycle
Club will be hosting their 5th Annual Hooters Poker run on Saturday, June
14th, 2014. Take a ride to four different Hooters in Northern Virginia, gather
your hand, and win some cool prizes. There will be a 50/50 raffle, high/
low hand prizes, and door prizes. Proceeds will benefit the Fisher House
in support of our wounded Soldiers and their families. All makes of bikes
and all vehicles are welcome. All colors welcome. $15 per hand. Start:
Hooters Potomac Mills, 2630 Prince William Pkwy, Woodbridge, Virginia
22192, Registration 1000-1045 Wheels up at 1100, Contact: Scout email:
infowoodbridge@desertknightsmc.com
Jun 14th
6th Annual Katelynn Stinnett Memorial Ride
Virginia Fredericksburg, VA
A child abuse and awareness and prevention poker run. All proceeds
to benefit Prevent Child Abuse Virginia, www.pcav.org. The ride will begin
and end at Hard Times Cafe - 4 Mile, 5099 D Jefferson Davis Highway,
Fredericksburg, VA 22408. Register online or onsite from 9:30am-10:30am.
Ride Donation: $20 Rider/Passenger. For more information, visit http://www.
KatelynnStinnettMemorialRideVirginia.com or contact Wayne at 703-785-1814
or by email to Wayne@KatelynnStinnettMemorialRideVirginia.com. Location:
Hard Times Cafe, 5099 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Jun 20th 22nd
ABATE of Virginia State Rally Weekend 2014 Spout Spring, VA
ALL WELCOME. Admission includes: camping, free food, motorcycle rodeo
games, ABATE State ride, vendors, all campground amenities. Plus Live
Entertainment Diamond Jack Karaoke Friday night & UNSPOKEN Sat. night.
Admission $20 person for weekend; $10 person day pass. Paradise Lake
Campground, 1105 Paradise Lake, Spout Spring, VA. www.abateofva.com
Jun 28th
International Bikini Team Wytheville, VA
Ready to make summer hotter with The International Bikini Team at Black
Bear Harley-Davidson June 28, 2014. 10am-4pm. 10am-Bikini Bike Wash.
Jun 28th
Caratoke Hwy, Harbinger, NC 27941, (252) 338-8866, www.outerbankshd.com
Jul 13th
Gates open at 9am. Admission $15. Kids under 10 not racing are FREE. Free
vendor setup please call 1st. Trophies & Cash-All Classes. Top Fuel at its
Best Pro Gas/Dirt Bikes. No Colors No Glass No Digs! Race information
contact Joe Brookman (804) 221-3959 or email trufmejo@aol.com.
July 19th
Never Forget Poker Run - Gloucester, VA
(rain date July 26) Starts/Ends at American Legion Post 75, 6139 George
Washington Memorial Hwy (Rt. 17), Gloucester, Va. 23061 (Across from
the Sentara Medical Complex). Registration 9:00-11:00 a.m. First bike out
at 10:00 A.M. last out 11:00 A.M. $15 per rider, $5 per passenger, includes
food, drinks. Also there will be Cornhole, Volleyball, Horseshoes, 50/50, door
prizes, vendors, and music. And One More Thing! Theres going to be a
Special Drawing for a 46 inch LED Wide Screen TV. All Proceeds go to the
Wounded Warriors at Joint Base Langley/Fort Eustis , and the Polytrauma
Rehab. Transition Center at McGuire V.A. Medical Center in Richmond. For
those who offered themselves to keep you / your family safe. This ride will
take you through 3 Counties on the Middle Peninsula.
Jul 26th
Stuff the Bus Harbinger, NC
Help us stuff the bus with school supplies for the under privileged children
of Currituck County Outer Banks H-D, 8739 Caratoke Hwy, Harbinger, NC
27941, (252) 338-8866, www.outerbankshd.com.
Aug 6th 10th
11th Anniversary East Coast Motorcycle Rally (formerly known as East
Coast Sturgis) Little Orleans, MD
Live Music by the Outlaws! 2 Stages-9 bands! Bike Show * Tattoo Contest
* Vendors * Burn Out Pit * Camping * Motorcycle Demolition Derby *
Motorcycle Stunt Shows * Local Bike Attractions * Rolling Mountains
Poker Run * Field Events * Scenice Motorcycle Rides * Partying & Much
More! Presented by Apple Mountain Productions. (301) 478-3421. www.
eastcoastmotorcyclerally.com

Aug 9th
Aug 10th
Rural Retreat Vol. Fire Department 7th Annual Poker Run Rural
Retreat, VA 7th Annual Rural Retreat Vol. Fire Department Poker Run
Sunday August 10th. Sign up begins @12pm Kickstands up @ 1pm. RRFD
210 East Rail Road Ave. Rural Retreat Va, 24368. Meal provided after ride.
For more info contact C.J.Earles @ 276-617-1439 or cjearles@yahoo.com.
www.ruralretreatfiredept.com
Aug 10th
Gates open at 9am. Admission $15. Kids under 10 not racing are FREE. Free
Aug 16th
16th Annual Big Daddys BBQ Orange, VA
Free BBQ from 11am until its gone- live music- vendors- childrens activitiespin striping- patch sewing- DJ and more! Waugh Enterprises HarleyDavidson, 385 Waugh Blvd, Orange VA 22960. 800-88-WAUGH,
www.waughhd.com
Aug 23rd
Elkton Area United Services Annual Motorcycle Benefit Ride Elkton,
VA Its that time again! Elkton Area United Services (EAUS) is hosting
its annual Motorcycle Benefit Ride. All donations and proceeds provide
emergency assistance to local families or individuals. The benefit will take
place on Saturday, August 23, 2014. Registration will open at 9:00 AM
and the ride will begin at 10:00 AM. The cost is $20 per bike. Any type of
motorcycle is welcome! Breakfast is included! The starting point will be
Elkton Area United Services, 218 W Spotswood Trail, Elkton, VA and will
end with a delicious lunch served at Merck Park. Rain date will be Sunday,
August 24,2014. If you have any questions, please contact Marsha Deavers
540 298-2900 ext 205.
remember the victims of 9/11. Visit www.hdwash.com for more information.

Harley-Davidson of Washington, D.C., 9407 Livingston Road Fort
Washington, MD 20744. 301-248-1200 | 888-HD-FEVER
Sept 13th
Sept 14th
Gates open at 9am. Admission $15. Kids under 10 not racing are FREE.
Free vendor setup please call 1st. Trophies & Cash-All Classes. Top Fuel
at its Best Pro Gas/Dirt Bikes. No Colors No Glass No Digs! Race
information contact Joe Brookman (804) 221-3959 or email trufmejo@aol.com.
Sept 20th
Sinners to Saints Motorcycle Run Danville, VA
Sponsored by the Soldiers of the Cross Club. Registration begins at 10am
at Anglers Park in Danville, VA. Ride begins at 11am. Entry fee is $10 per
rider, plus 2 cans of food. Free Lunch. Door Prizes. 50/50. Best in Show
awarded. Ride route will be announced at the event. All proceeds go toward
the SOTC Scholarship fund and the Blessed Hope Food Pantry. For more
information please contact Randy Southard at (336) 382-6788
Sept 20th & 21st
The Turn Poker Run Manassas, VA
We are a group of local riders putting together a two-day motorcycle poker
run Sept. 20-21, 2014 in the Virginia and Maryland area. This ride is going
to be roughly 500 miles long. Our goal is to set the record for the longest
poker run in The Guinness Book of World Records. The run will also be
raising money for the research of cervical and breast cancer, a cause that
is near and dear to our groups hearts. We are currently working on the
route and stops and are looking for sponsors and volunteers. We will have
a starting point in or near Manassas, Virginia and ending back in the same
area. The ride will have 5 stops along the route and an overnight stop. Stay
tuned as we publish more info. For More Information Visit our Website www.
theturnpokerrun.com
Aug 30th
Sept 24th 28th
Outer Banks Bike Fest Harbinger, NC
September 24-28th. Beautiful scenic riding. Guided tours. Bike shows. Pokers
Caratoke Hwy, Harbinger, NC 27941, (252) 338-8866, www.outerbankshd.com run and more! Outer Banks H-D, 8739 Caratoke Hwy, Harbinger, NC 27941,
(252) 338-8866, www.outerbankshd.com
Aug 30th
Oct 5th
Garage Party Harbinger, NC
Ladies come check your knowledge and skill with us. Outer Banks H-D, 8739
Caratoke Hwy, Harbinger, NC 27941, (252) 338-8866, www.outerbankshd.com Gates open at 9am. Admission $15. Kids under 10 not racing are FREE. Free
Sept 11th
Meeting Place for the 9/11 Rememberance Ride - Fort Washington, MD
9/11- Remembrance Ride. Meeting place for the ride though D.C. to

Oct 9th 12th

Colonial Beach Bike Fest! - Colonial Beach, VA
The 1st Annual Colonial Beach Bike Fest will be held October 9-12, 2014.
This event will feature a variety of activities throughout that weekend including
vendors, live music, bike demos and much more! How it all beganThe
idea of a Bike Fest has probably been crossing the minds of bikers in the
area as well as businesses in the local Colonial Beach community for years.
However, it just took a couple of local business owners along with the general
manager at All American Harley-Davidson and disc jockey Ripley from 97.7
The Rocket to address the topic over dinner and drinks one evening, for this
event to hit the ground running and the rest is history. Colonial Beach is the
perfect destination for a bike Fest because its centrally located to numerous
biker communities in the Mid-Atlantic Region, has an awesome layout to
accommodate the festivities as well as beautiful riding scenery and climate
in the month of October! Bringing the Colonial Beach Bike Fest to life, in
October 2014, will bring a community together, raise money for charities,
boost local businesses and become a fun tradition for bikers all over the East
Coast! Make plans now to join in the fun and youll be able to say you were
at the FIRST Colonial Beach Bike Fest years down the road! http://www.
colonialbeach.org/bikefest/
Oct 11th
Caratoke Hwy, Harbinger, NC 27941, (252) 338-8866, www.outerbankshd.
com
Oct 25th
Pirates Run Harbinger, NC
Scavenger hunt, Poker run. All proceeds benefit Currituck Kids First, a great
organization that helps kids and families that are in need. Outer Banks
H-D, 8739 Caratoke Hwy, Harbinger, NC 27941, (252) 338-8866, www.
outerbankshd.com
Oct 25th
Halloween Open House! - Fort Washington, MD
Join Harley-Davidson of Washington, D.C. for their Halloween Open House.
There will be costume contest for Adults and Kids! Free food and free candy
for the kids (while supplies last). Harley-Davidson of Washington, D.C., 9407
Livingston Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744, 301-248-1200 | 888-HDFEVER www.hdwash.com
Oct 25th
Halloween Open House! Hughesville - MD
All American H-Ds Halloween Open House is sure to be Spook-tacular!
There will be a costume contest for all (adults, kids and dogs)! Free food
and candy for the kids (while supplies last)! The 7th Annual H.O.G. Chili
Cook-off!- starts at 11am. Tasting over at 1pm/ Awards held at 1:30pm. Sign
up by calling the dealership or contacting the H.O.G. Chapter. Visit www.
allamericanh-d.com for more information. All American Harley-Davidson,
8126 Old Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, MD 20637, 301-274-5000|888833-2REV
Nov 15th
Currituck Toy Run Harbinger, NC
The Sheriff and Outer Banks H-D have been doing this one for many years.
Help us gather toys for the underprivileged kids in Currituck for Christmas, all
money helps buy toys and goes to the shop with a cop program. Outer Banks
H-D, 8739 Caratoke Hwy, Harbinger, NC 27941, (252) 338-8866, www.
outerbankshd.com
Dec 6th
Christmas Open House - Fort Washington, MD
Join Harley-Davidson of Washington, D.C. for their annual Christmas Open
House. Free pictures with Santa! Free Food (while Supplies last) Visit www.
hdwash.com for more information. Harley-Davidson of Washington, D.C.
9407 Livingston Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744, 301-248-1200 888-HDFEVER
Dec 20th
Free Pictures with Santa - Hughesville, MD
Join All American H-D for their Annual Christmas Open house! There will
be Free pictures with Santa! Free Food (while Supplies last) Visit www.
allamericanh-d.com for more information. All American Harley-Davidson,
8126 Old Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, MD 20637, 301-274-5000|888833-2REV
PROUD TO BE
an American
The HER Project Rolls into our Nations Capital

The HER Project - Honor, Encourage,
Recognize - We Salute Women in the Military!!
Chicago, IL-5/21/2014 Rolling Thunder known for its thunderous arrival of motorcyclists - approximately ONE million
to converge in Washington DC and surrounding areas this
Memorial Weekend to pay tribute to American VeteransHonoring our American Heroes!
Out of Chicago comes Gina Woods to support the celebrations, tributes and share patriotism with the display of two
HER Project bikes to raise monies for Disabled American
(Women) Veterans. The bike displays will be set-up at Patriot Harley-Davidson Friday, Saturday & Sunday and tickets
Friend, Gina Woods & Ron (WyoTech)
to win the bike for a Veterans Day 2014 giveaway will be

sold! On hand our partners: Military owned and run Grunstyle www.gruntstyle.com selling the best Military Ts for our
armed forces and civilians, WyoTech the industrys leader
in post-secondary education in automotive, diesel, collision,
custom fabrication, motorcycle , and marine technologies,
Watch for Motorcycles campaign and DFT Darn Fine
Trikes! But dont be surprised to see Gina zipping around
town on one of these bikes with Rolling Thunder of Illinois
Chapter 2 and the Combat Vets!
The HER Project Military motorcycles were built by American Women Veterans & friends of Veterans in front of large
audiences for 3-4 days. The HER Project Trike built in February 2014 at the Chicago International Motorcycle Show
featured Jaime Shields, Kimberly Twisted, and Sharon D.
Allen. The Second bike built at Bruce Rossmeyers Destination Daytona March 2014 consisted of builders Chicago
native Jamie Shields, Milwaukee motorcyclist & logo artist
Kayla Koeune & West Coast chica- Kim Jordan. WyoTech
To support the HER Project checkout: www.HERProjects.com & www.facebook.com/herproject2014
PROUD TO BE
an American
Bike Builder Gina Woods with

Miss Virginia supporting women
veterans with the HER Project at
the Pentagon
Sargent Major Whiteside presenting

Gina Woods with a Challenge Coin
Challenge Coin
How honored I feel!
provided students Laurice Littlefield and graduate Kristina Kramer in Daytona who lent a helping hand and, in return,
received valuable hands-on experience on their first bike build!
Women in Motorcycling & Women in the Military are a pretty common denominator these days, the right time to commemorate & honor Women in the Military, and all of our serving Military. We want to give back to American Women Veterans
exclaims Gina Woods, a host of Open Road Radio - Motorcycle Talk Radio Show & creator of XX Chromes- All Women
Bike Builds and has organized six Bike Builds for Charity www.herprojects.com.
Both builds supported by Industry leaders; Doug Jackson of Woodstock H-D who donated the Trike in part, Doug and
wife Kricket are great to work -true motorcycle, military, humanitarian patriots! say Gina. Other partners: Gruntstyle, DFT
Trikes, Hupy & Abraham, Hals H-D, National Cycle and the Patriot paint job by The Paint Spot.
The HER Project Daytona Bobber is tricked out - a lot of custom pieces went into it thanks to the motorcycle specialists at:
Bikers Choice, S&S Cycle and J&P Cycles. Creative Fabrication by Dan, PPG and Flame King help from Dave Perewitz.
Thanks to CSS Airflow systems, pipes by Icengineworks. Hall of Famer 2005-Rogue, The Watch for Motorcycle lawyers;
Hupy & Abraham, National Cycle, and Roar Motorcycles!
Let Summer Begin

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WE WANT TO SEE YOUR HOT SHOTS!!! Wherever you are, whoever youre with, whatever youre doing.we want to
share your adventures with our readers. Send as many & as often as youd like & be sure to include the location that the
picture is taken at, such as the name of the event, city/state etc Email pictures to: thunderroadskelly@yahoo.com
Hokie Friends,
After the tragedy of April 16, 2007 a graduate of the
Class of 1983 Civil Engineering at Virginia Tech wanted to
give back something to the Hokie Community to show his
support. He had his 2007 Harley Davidson Electra Glide
Classic painted in a custom VT paint theme and then organized an annual ride to Blacksburg to help raise awareness
and funds for the Va Tech Foundation 32 Named Memorial
Endowments Fund. This endowment provides funds in the
names of each of the 32 victims for deserving students to
attend Va Tech, thereby forever perpetuating the names of
those lost on that fateful day in April 2007. Our goal is to
raise a minimum of $100,000 in memory of each of those
lost on April 16 2007.
The rides have become an annual event on the last
Saturday in April. The ride grows each year to 100-150+
bike participating annually. Each rider is asked to donate
$32 that will go to the 32 Named Memorial Endowments.
The motorcycle rides leave from Manassas, Richmond, and
Hampton Virginia at 8 am on the last Saturday of April, and
makes several stops along their various routes. All the rides
join together in Troutville, VA, and proceed via LEO escort
to Blacksburg arriving around 3:30 p.m. A short ceremony is
held on the VA Tech Drill Field where all donations are given
to the VA Tech Foundation. This year we were honored to
have two of the recipients of scholarships from this endowment on hand for the presentation. Dinner and raffles were
held afterwards.
We are asking VA Tech alumni, our local business partners, VT fans, and friends to provide a small donation which
will also help ensure deserving students receive necessary
financial aid while preserving the memory of those lost on
April 16, 2007
Follows us on our facebook page for latest information
facebook.com/hogs4hokies
Checks may be written to the Va Tech Foundation (VT
tax id# 540721690) and mailed to 14416 Coachway Drive,
Centreville, VA 20120. All proceeds from the ride go to the
VA TECH Foundation for the 32 Memorial Endowments
Fund. Hogs4hokies tax id# 270268618.
We want to Thank Thunder Roads for allowing our story
to help remember the 32 people who were taking from us on
April 16, 2007. We lost daughters, sons, mothers, fathers,
and friends. Not to mention all the extended family members
who have been affected by this tragedy.
We are Virginia Tech,
Lets Go Hokies
Joe Walker
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OBAMA ADMINISTRATIONS GROW AMERICA ACT
PUSHES HELMET LAWS The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has sent to Congress a $302 billion fouryear surface transportation reauthorization proposal, the
Generating Renewal, Opportunity, and Work with Accelerated Mobility, Efficiency, and Rebuilding of Infrastructure
and Communities throughout America Act or GROW
AMERICA Act; President Obamas blueprint for a model
transportation bill, which happens to include a push for
mandatory motorcycle helmet laws nationwide! Specifically,
buried in the Obama Administrations 350-page proposal,
found under Title IV -- Highway And Motor Vehicle Safety,
in SEC. 4004: Amendment to Motorcyclist Safety Grant
Criteria, the GROW AMERICA Act would amend Section
405(f) of title 23, United States Code by inserting the following: SUPPORT ACTIVITY -- The (Transportation) Secretary
or the Secretarys designee may engage in activities with
States and State legislators to consider proposals related
to motorcycle helmet use laws. The time to act is NOW!
This new highway bill is under immediate consideration
as the current two-year Moving Ahead for Progress in the
21st Century Act (MAP-21) expires in September, but the
Highway Trust Fund -- the main funding source for most
state and local transportation projects -- is headed toward
insolvency and is expected to run out of money as early as
July. So contact your Congressional representatives today,
and protect your rights for tomorrow!
LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL WOULD PREVENT YOUR
MOTORCYCLE FROM TESTIFYING AGAINST YOU Data
collected from so-called Black Box devices can be used
against you in a court of law, and most people dont even
realize it. Thats why U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (DMN)wants to change the language of the Driver Privacy Act
bill to protect all information recorded by event data recorders installed on all motor vehicles, including motorcycles.
The way S. 1925is currently written grants privacy only for
data the government requires to be collected. Currently
the government does not require black boxes on motorcycles, only passenger vehicles, trucks and buses. But some
current motorcycle models are equipped with the recording
devices. A similar bill in the House (H.R. 2414) is worded
that any data recorded on any event data recorder in an
automobile or motorcycle shall be considered the property
of the owner of the automobile or motorcycle. Under current law, Insurance companies, law enforcement and auto
rental agencies can access the data on the device and can
use it as evidence against the driver/owner in legal proceedings. Data recorders collect a wide range of information on
crashes, including whether the brakes were applied, the
speed at the time of impact, the steering angle, and whether
seat belt circuits were shown as Buckled or Unbuckled
at the time of the crash. Fourteen states have statutes that
restrict access to the event data recorder or limit the use of
recovered EDR information.
GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION NOTES REDUCED MOTORCYCLIST FATALITIES A recent report by the Governors Highway Safety Association projects that the number
of motorcyclist fatalities fell by 7% last year, the second decline in five years, despite an increase in motorcycle sales
in 2013. The report, Spotlight on Highway Safety, based its
findings on motorcyclist fatality counts reported to the GHSA
by all 50 states and the District of Columbia for the first
nine months of 2013, and indicated that motorcycle fatalities are projected up in 13 states, down in 35 states and
D.C., and to remain the same in two states compared with
the first nine months of 2012. Noting bad weather the first
six months of 2013, the association projects that the number of motorcyclists killed last year will total 4,610, down
from 4,957 in 2012 and nearly identical to the 2011 figure
of 4,612. Meanwhile, new motorcycle sales ended the year
with a 1.4% overall increase, up from 452,386 total units in
2012 to 458,972 last year, bringing total U.S. motorcycle
registrations to a record 9 million nationwide. The Governors Association also noted that the use of helmets dropped
to 60% in 2012 down from 66% in 2011, citing that only 19
states now require helmets for all riders.
GAS PRICES RELATE TO FATAL MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS Researchers have found a strong relationship
between gasoline prices and motorcycle fatalities: As gas
prices rise, so do the number of fatalities, and falling gas
prices tend to be mirrored by reduced numbers of motorcycle deaths. An analysis by the National Safety Council
showed a strong correlation between gasoline prices and
motorcycle fatalities, charting the trend since 1976. Safety
experts speculate that higher gas prices encourage people
to use fuel-efficient motorcycles instead of cars. With new
unit sales increasing when gas prices go up, there are more
people riding and potentially more inexperienced riders on
the road.
NEW MICHIGAN LAW LIMITS TEMPORARY MOTORCYCLE PERMITS Michigan Governor Rick Snyder has signed
legislation that encourages motorcycle operators to apply
for a full operating endorsement by limiting their ability to
obtain temporary training permits. The move is aimed at improving motorcycle safety standards in the state. Sponsored
by Representative Bradford Jacobsen (R-Oxford), House
Bill 4781 allows a motorcyclist to apply for a temporary
instruction permit (TIP) only twice during a 10-year period,
starting next January. Previously, there was no limit to the
number of times a person could be granted a temporary
permit, so many operators would apply every riding season
as an alternative to obtaining their full cycle endorsement,
taking advantage of the loophole in the law to avoid taking
required testing or training. This bill will help prevent abuse
of the current motorcycle permitting process, ultimately
ensuring more motorcyclists are trained to operate their
vehicles in the safest manner possible, the governor said.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS ANTIPOLICE LICENSE PLATE The high court in the Live Free
or Die state has ruled in favor of free speech on a personalized license plate that reads; COPSLIE. David Montenegro
forced the issue by suing the New Hampshire Division of
Motor Vehicles (DMV) when it refused to accept his request
filed four years ago for the personalized plate. A reasonable
person would find COPSLIE offensive to good taste, a May
12, 2010 DMV ruling explained. Montenegro filed for reconsideration and received the same response, so in August that
year he decided to apply, in order, for COPSLIE, GR8GOVT,
LUVGOVT, GOVTSUX, SEALPAC and GOVTLAZ. The progovernment license plate, GR8GOVT, was immediately approved. He used the approval of one message over another
as evidence that his state and federal constitutional right to
free speech was being trampled. The state supreme court
framed the question as an issue of private speech, the plates
message, on government-owned property, the license plate
itself. The justices agreed with Montenegro that the regulation
cited by the DMV was unconstitutionally vague because it
was left up to the whim of employees to decide what messages were acceptable.
BIG-TIME NCOM CONVENTION IN BIG-D
Everythings bigger in Texas, and the Lone Star state recently hosted one of the largest gatherings of bikers rights
activists in the world as concerned riders from across the
country attended the National Coalition of Motorcyclists
annual NCOM Convention in Dallas. This yearly coming together of various segments of motorcycling, from M/
Cs to MROs and from Christian clubs to sportbike riders, was hosted by the Texas Confederation of Clubs and
welcomed all motorcyclists to attend various meetings and
seminars on legal and legislative issues affecting todays
motorcyclists. For nearly three decades, over Mothers Day
weekend the NCOM Convention has provided a platform
for diverse factions of the motorcycle community to come
together in unity and cooperation in pursuit of shared interests for the betterment of biking. Topics included Biker
Anti-Discrimination and Profiling Legislation; Protecting
Your Patch; the Legality of Motorcycle-Only Checkpoints;
Know Your Rights during a Police Encounter; Freedom
of the Road and Use of the Courts; as well as seminars
on the Use of Social Media, Incorporate Or Not, the Art of
Grant Writing, and featuring the Golden Hour - How to Save
a Bikers Life by EMT Instructor Slider Gilmore. Special
Meetings were on the agenda in support of NCOMs many
outreach programs for Women In Motorcycling; Clean and
Sober Roundtable; National Sport Bike Association (NSBA);
and Christian Unity Conference, in addition to the Confederation of Clubs General Patch Holders Meeting. It wasnt
our biggest Convention ever, but Im thrilled with the progress made here this weekend and proud to see the unity
behind the SAVE THE PATCH effort to support the Mongols
Motorcycle Club in their court battle to prevent authorities
from seizing their club colorswhich would endanger every
clubs rights to wear a patch, said NCOM Founder Richard

M. Lester. During the Silver Spoke Awards Banquet, several
honorees were recognized for their contributions to Improving The Image of Motorcycling, including; GOVERNMENT:
Jerry Patterson, running for Lt. Governor of Texas; MEDIA:
Darrell and Cheryl Briggs - Oklahoma Biker Magazine;
COMMERCE: Steve Menneto - CEO of Indian Motorcycle;
LEGAL: Ray Pacia - AIM Attorney for Rhode Island; ENTERTAINMENT: Stan Ellsworth - American Ride BYU-TV
history series; ICOM INTERNATIONAL AWARD: Michael
Mosia - Motorcycle Movement of Quebec; SPECIAL RECOGNITION: 2 Million Bikers to DC; and NCOMs highest
honor, the Ron Roloff Lifetime Achievement Award, was presented to Bobbi Hartmann, Member of the NCOM Legislative Task Force and former MMA of AZ Lobbyist. Next years
30th Annual NCOM Convention will be held May 7-10, 2015
at the Denver Marriott Tech Center in Denver, Colorado. For
further information, contact NCOM at (800) ON-A-BIKE or
visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com.
SAVE THE PATCH
Bikers from around the nation are joining forces to support
the Mongols Motorcycle Club to combat a lawsuit by federal
authorities to take control of the Mongols trademarked logo,
states a National CALL TO ACTION issued recenlty by the
US Defenders National Office. They are trying to destroy
the right of men to associate and indicate their association
said Joe Yanny, an attorney representing the Mongols. In
addition to being a violation of club members freedom of
speech rights, Yanny said, more importantly, its a due
process issue. If the Feds win this case and set a new
precedent then no trademarked logo will be safe from being
taken away.In announcing that Texas clubs are rallying for
the Mongols and their legal representation, the CTA asks
others to join the fight to support the Mongols Nation with
its trademark battle with the Feds by educating yourself
on this case by going to: http://usdefender.net/cta-tdf..html
and go LIKE the NationalUS Defenders Facebookpage
for future updates. To donate to the Mongols Nation Lawsuit
Defense Fund (100% or every red cent goes directly to the
Trademark Fund) send donations to: Joseph Yanny, Attorney at Law, Law Office of Yanny and Smith
1801 Century park East Suite 2400, Los Angeles, California
90067 We have no other fight as important as this fight to
help the Mongols MC Nation win this case, the US Defenders will do all we can to assist them in every State, US
Defenders National Office.
QUOTEABLE QUOTE: Theyve (bikers) got the same
rights as anybody. The day it becomes a crime to ride a
motorbike down the street, by God thatll be a sad day for all
of us.
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What happens when ethanol blended fuel mixes with water?

Tell your representative to cosponsor H.R. 1462 today!
A study involving several state environmental agencies and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency sought
the answer to that question after a
compliance inspector with the Petroleum Program in the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality noticed
odd corrosion reactions in some of
the sumps for the underground fuel
tanks(Wilson, et al., 2011).
This troubling study raises even more

concern about ethanol in fuel, now
that the EPA has publicly acknowledged that ethanol blends can damage internal combustion engines not
designed for its use by increasing
exhaust temperatures and indirectly
causing component failures.
According to the EPA, [ethanol imVirginias DEQ speculated that acetic pacts motor vehicles in two primary
ways. First ... ethanol enleans the [air/
acid bacteria (Acetobacter) were profuel] ratio (increases the proportion
ducing acetic acid in the sumps. The
of oxygen relative to hydrocarbons)
EPA speculated that ethanol vapor
that originated from the motor fuel
which can lead to increased exhaust
was finding its way into water in the
gas temperatures and potentially
sumps, which would provide a source increase incremental deterioration of
of food for the acetic acid bacteemission control hardware and perria.(Wilson, et al., 2011).
formance over time, possibly causing
catalyst failure. Second, ethanol can
The study found that sump pumps
cause materials compatibility issues,
containing water allowed the acetic
which may lead to other component
acid bacteria to degrade the ethanol to
acetic acid. The acetic acid would then failures.
In motorcycles and nonroad products
cause corrosion of the copper tubing
[using E15 and higher ethanol blends],
and valves of the pumps (See Figure
EPA raised engine-failure concerns
1)(Wilson, et al., 2011). Conversely,
from overheating.
If moisture was not available, there
would be no opportunity for bacteria to degrade the ethanol to acetic
This study and EPAs acknowledgeacid(Wilson, et al., 2011).
ment demonstrate that fuels containing high levels of ethanol can damage,
not only engines, but also fueling
station infrastructure.
Figure 1: Corroded pump
The American Motorcyclist Association opposes E15 fuel (15 percent

ethanol by volume) because inadvertent misfueling can cause engine and
fuel system failure to the estimated
22 million motorcycles and all-terrain
vehicles currently in use and can void

manufacturers warranties.
The EPA needs to stick to its proposal
to roll back the requirement for wider
distribution and use of E15 under its
Renewable Fuel Standard. However,
even the EPA rollback is only a shortterm fix. For a longer-term solution,
we need Congress to address the
RFS legislatively.
The AMA supports H.R. 1462. This
bill would reduce the total RFS by 79
percent in 2014 and reduce the RFS
by other significant percentages each
year until 2022, when the total RFS
is reduced by 42 percent. That is, the
bill adjusts the mandate to 21 billion
gallons in 2022, rather than 36 billion
gallons.
Moreover, H.R. 1462 rescinds the
EPAs E15 waivers and caps the
amount of ethanol content in gasoline
at E10.
The AMA supports this common sense
solution to make sure that motorcyclists have access to safe fuels.
If you are not yet an AMA member,
please join the AMA to help us fight
for access to safe fuels. More members means more clout against our
opponents, and your support will help
us fight for your riding rights on the
road, trail, racetrack, and in the halls
of government. To join, go to
AmericanMotorcyclist.com/membership/join.
T E C H
Keeping Cool With Oil Coolers
T I P S
transfer. Surface area is the key factor here. The

more surface area you have, the greater its heat
transfers properties. In the past, some oil coolers
One thing many of us do in preparation for hot
weather is buy an oil cooler. It makes perfect sense, were designed with cooling fins on the inside of the
passageways. Sounds good on paper, but there are
because the oil in an air-cooled engine performs a
some inherent problems with this feature, especially
major role in cooling the engine. Does this mean an
when it comes to Harley-Davidson engines. Since
oil cooler will enable the oil to do a better job? Well,
the oil cooler must be installed on the return side of
yeah, sort of to a point. Fact is, oil coolers do a
great job of cooling the oil, unless you pick the wrong the oil pump, the scavenge system is often overtaxed
in its effort to overcome the additional resistance to
unit for your application, or the units not properly
flow created by the oil cooler. When that resistance is
installed. In either of those cases, an oil cooler can
compounded by internal fins in the oil cooler, the redo more harm than good.
Oil has a tough role in Harley engines. It has to be sult is usually oil carryover from the crankcase vent.
Whatever type of oil cooler you choose, make
able to flow through very small holes, into very small
sure its installed in conjunction with a thermostat
passageways at very low temperatures. And it must
designed to open at no less than 180 degrees. This
be able to resist thermal breakdown at high temperatures. Plus, its got to remain slippery enough to is where the system in oil cooling system comes in
lubricate high stress points, such as piston rings and to play. By not having a thermostat, oil is prevented
skirts, valve stems and tappet bodies, but not so slip- from reaching normal operating temperatures and
thus fails to scavenge contaminants from the engine.
pery that it promotes hydroplaning or roller sliding.
When the engine gets hot, oil begins to deteriorate. If the engine is using heavy-grade straight-weight oil,
there may be additional damage from oil starvation at
As thermal breakdown occurs, the additive package
(the chemicals in the oil that give it particular proper- critical lubrication points. And if it looks like you cant
ties or characteristics) begins to break down. A good install a thermostat, there are optional bypass valves
available.
high-quality oil cooling system can go a long way in
preventing this process from happening.
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Beach, Florida, J&P Cycles has been sharing their
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knowledge and expertise for over 30 years.
unit should be small enough to mount unobtrusively
(Harleys look funny with radiators) yet still contain
adequate surface area to promote efficient thermal
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TATS
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The engine purrs beneath you as a string of motorcycles snakes through the hills in front of you. With a
quick look in the mirror, you see your buddy following close behind with a smile on his face that matches yours. The camaraderie forms because, at just this moment, youre all on the same page.
Thats what a group ride is all about. Its an opportunity to share the open road and wonderful scenery
with other like-minded people.
But like most motorcycle experiences, this one is best enjoyed by following a few simple guidelines
that keep everyone safe. And thats the idea behind a new videotape put out by the Motorcycle Safety
Foundation that focuses on group riding. You can get your own copy by visiting the MSF website at:
www.msf-usa.org, but here are a few tips from the countrys foremost motorcycle safety experts.
1. The first thing you want to do is organize the ride. This can be as informal as standing around in a
parking lot, or as formal as a special meeting to hand out maps and cellphone numbers.
2. Remember that riding in a group does not mean you surrender any decision-making when it
comes to your safety. Ride your own ride, and dont go any faster than you feel comfortable going.
3. When picking your route and the stops youll make along it, consider the stamina of the group, the
experience of all the riders, and the limits of the motorcycles in the group. Remember, these are your
friends. If its going to be a long ride, be sure to take a few breaks along the way.
4. Youll need to communicate while on the ride, so make sure everyone knows the signals youll use.
5. When creating your formation, its wise to have your experienced riders at the lead and running
sweep. Consider positioning the less-experienced riders immediately behind the leader. This allows
the front rider to adjust the pace if necessary.
6. Ideally, the sweep rider will have a cellphone to call for help if a motorcycle is disabled, or if there
has been an accident.
7. If the goal of the ride is to keep the group together, the leader should only go at the pace of the
least-experienced rider.
8. While riding, dont fixate on the motorcycle in front of you. Instead, remember your basic training.
Look well through the turn to where you want to go.
9. If the group is riding faster than you are comfortable with, let the sweep rider know youre dropping out and ride at your own pace. So you may reach your destination a few seconds behind the others, but you will get there, and thats whats important. Keep in mind, its all about fun.
10. All riders are also responsible for making sure their motorcycles are mechanically up to the task. Before you even meet up with the group, make sure youve got
plenty of fuel in the tank, and that youve taken care of all those maintenance issues. Not sure what to check? Use T-CLOCS. You really dont want to be the reason
for stopping the group for something mechanical you could have prevented.
11. If its going to be a large group, consider establishing a buddy system among the riders, or divide the group into smaller five- or seven-rider packs. That way, if
something goes wrong, you dont have 25 motorcycles sitting on the side of a busy highway. Also, smaller groups can more easily navigate through city streets.
12. On the road, motorcyclists should have at least a 2-second cushion in front and behind them. If you want to keep the group tight, consider a staggered formation.
Leave enough room per lane so each rider can maneuver side-to-side if need be. Avoid side-by-side formations as they shrink your space cushion.
13. Trikes and sidecars should stay in the center of the lane, and should be given the same amount of cushion as if they were a car.
14. As turns get sharper, or as visibility decreases, move back to a single file formation. Youll also want to use single file when entering or exiting a highway, at toll
booths, or when roads have a rough or questionable surface.
15. At intersections where youve come to a stop, tighten the formation to side-by-side to take up less space. As the light turns green, or when traffic opens up, the
bike on the left proceeds through the intersection first.
16. Remember we share the road with many other vehicles, and its against the law to block an intersection.
17. When parking, try to get the group off the roadway as quickly as possible. If you can, arrange in advance to have pull-through parking at your destination, or at
the very least, make sure there is ample parking for your size group.
Group Riding: 17 Tips To Ensure Everybody Has A Great Day
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REDNECK ALTERNATOR FIX: The drivers trucks

alternator quit working. So that he didnt have to
leave his truck and his tools abandoned on the side
of the road, he took action. He ran an extension
cord from his welder across the roof of his truck and
under the hood. He plugged up his battery charger
to his battery, and viola, makeshift alternator.
Definitely redneck engineering in action, but hey.
it worked.
RIDING IN STYLE: And with this you can be the

envy of everyone in the trailer park!
BAR BIKE: Party on the go!
COFFEE TO GO!: When you dont have a travel

coffee cup some times you have to improvise.
DETHAW THE MEAT!: I hope the meat isnt too

close to those sheets or they will end up juiced.
CHEVY BENCH: Like a Bench!
QUEEN: Lost the Queen but found a substitute.
VW COOPS: I never thought VW coops were

good for picking up chicks.
SHOPPING CART GRILL: Bubba I think you

might be on to something here. Why unload the
groceries, simply wheel the cart over the fire pit
and call it dinner!
Ah, its June. The weather is sunny and warm and

the sounds of motorcycles can be heard throughout the
highways and byways. There are events every weekend
and all is well, or is it?
No matter what time of year it is there are things
that pop up and discourage us. It can be the result of
something as simple as the bike not starting when youre
getting ready to go out for a ride, or as serious as getting
bad news from the doctor. To be honest with you, 2014
has not been the most encouraging of years for me. Due
to cutbacks at my primary job I now work weekends,
which makes it difficult for me to serve the church where
I work part-time. And it really gets in the way of enjoying
weekend events. But I remind myself that I still have a job
and that God is providing for my needs.
Then, as I began writing this article I learned of the
death of an old friend; Bob Bopper Gaynor, of the
Roadducks Another dose of discouragement. I was just
telling someone how I was expecting to see him at an H-D
open house over Rolling Thunder weekend (I made sure
that they gave me that off!).
Discouragement comes to all of us. And it often affects
our ability to see God working in our lives, which only
makes things even worse. And its not only a problem
for those walking without God, but it affects Believers as
well Yes, even preachers. If you read the Old Testament
book of 1 Kings you will find the story of Elijah, a mighty
man of God, suffering discouragement to the point that he
wanted to die.
Have you ever been there?
Are you ready for the good part?
While discouraging things will always be a part of our
lives, there is a way to have victory over discouragement.
Jesus Christ canand willlead you through those times
of difficulty and help you to find peace and comfort.
Elijah, the same
man who was so
distraught that he
sought death, was
able to turn his trust
to God and saw the
mighty things that
the Lord could do
through him.
Isaiah 40: 28-31
tells us The Lord
is the everlasting
God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow
tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power
of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and
young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the
Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like
eagles
I dont know about you, but I want to soar on wings
like eagles too. Yep, this has not been the best of years,
but God has been right here with me the entire way,
and I know that He has plans for me. And no matter what
potholes life throws at me, with Christ with me I will not only
survive them, I will thrive despite them. I wear a patch on
my vest that says Faith is not believing that God can, its
knowing that He will. That pretty much sums it up for me.
God has a plan for your life. Remember that when you
are facing the difficulties that come into your path. And
remember that when you trust in God, those difficulties will
only make you stronger. Put your faith and trust in Jesus.
Ride with Him and soar on eagles wings.
Always and All Ways in Christ
<*)))>< Preacher Rick
PREACHER RICK
Preacher Rick serves

as Director of Pastoral Counseling at
First Baptist Church
of Woodbridge, VA,
and works in IT for
Inova Health System. He served as
Chaplain for Servicetown Travel Center
in Fredericksburg,
VA from 2003 until it
closed in 2005. He
is a member of the
Christian Motorcyclists Association
and past-president
and chaplain of the
Northern VA Christian Riders CMA Chapter. He is a graduate of
Liberty Bible Institute, Andersonville Theological Seminary, and
the Institute of Theology and Christian Therapy, and is a member
of the American Association of Christian Counselors. Preacher
Rick is married to Teresa Wiley Saunders. They have two adult
sons, one daughter-in-law, and one grandson. When he is not
riding he enjoys writing, and performing as a magician and clown.
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Mom, may I take the dog for a walk around the block?
Mom replies, No, because she is in heat.
Whats that mean? asked little Suzie.
Go ask your father. I think hes in the garage.
Little Suzie goes to the garage and says, Dad, may I take
Belle for a walk around the block? I asked Mom, but she
said Belle was in heat, and to come to ask you.
Dad said, Bring Belle over here. He took a rag, soaked it
with turpentine, and scrubbed the dogs backside with it to
disguise the scent, and said OK, you can go now, but keep
Belle on the leash and only go one time round the
block. The little girl left and returned a few minutes later
with no Belle on the leash. Totally surprised, Dad asked,
Wheres Belle? Little Suzie said, She ran out of gas about
halfway down the block, so another dog is pushing her
home.
A flat-chested young lady read an article in a magazine
that stated Dr. Bumbutu in Africa could enlarge your breast
without surgery. So she decided to go to Dr. Bumbutu to
see if he could help her. Dr. Bumbutu advised her, Every
day after your shower, rub your chest and say, Scooby doobie doobies, I want bigger boobies! She did this faithfully for
several months, and to her utter amazement she grew a
terrific D-cup rack! One morning she was running late, got
on the bus, and in a panic realized she had forgotten her
morning ritual. Frightened she might lose her lovely boobs
if she didnt recite the ritualistic rhyme, she stood right there
in the middle aisle of the bus, closed her eyes and said,
Scooby doobie doobies, I want bigger boobies.
A guy sitting nearby looked at her and asked Oh! Are you
a patient of Dr. Bumbutus? Yes I am.. How did you know?
He winked and whispered, Hickory dickory dock...
When little Tony Soprano returned home from elementary
school, in his youth, he told his Dad he got an F in math.
Why? asks the father? The teacher asked How much
is 2 x 3, I said 6, replies Tony. But thats right! says his
dad. Yeah, but then she asked me How much is 3 x 2?
Whats the f***ing difference? asks the father. Thats what
I said!, little Tony yells.
Flawless Male Logic:
Woman: Do you drink beer? Man: Yes
Woman: How many beers a day?
Man: Usually about 3
Woman: How much do you pay per beer?

Man: $5.00 which includes a tip
Woman: And how long have you been drinking?
Man: Approx. 20 years
Woman: So a beer costs $5 and you have 3 beers a day
which puts your spending each month at $450. In one year,
it would be approximately $5,400. correct?
Man: Yes, sounds correct
Woman: If in 1 year you spend $5400, not accounting for
inflation, the past 20 years puts your
spending at $108,000, correct?
Man: Again, sounds correct
Woman: Do you know that if you didnt drink so much beer,
that money could have been put in a step-up interest savings account and after accounting for compound interest for
the past 20 years, you could have now bought a Ferrari?
Man: Do you drink beer?
Woman: No, I do not.
Man: Then where the hell is your Ferrari?
* Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you
how the person REALLY died, right?
* I totally disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet on any
given Friday or Saturday night more kisses begin with Budweiser than Kay.
* We truly need sarcasm emoticons; the finger, the mooning, the bite me, the kiss this....
A biker took a couple of tokes off a joint and left a bar parking lot, unaware that a cop was staking the parking lot out
looking for drunk drivers. A quarter mile down the road, the
cop pulled the biker over. He walked up to him and said
Hey son, just how high are you? the biker replied, No, no,
no officer, you are supposed to say; Hi, how are you?.
Youll be fine, the doctor said after finishing the young
womans surgery. But, she asked, How long will it be before I am able to have a normal sex life again doctor?
The surgeon seemed to pause and his face reddened as a
small tear ran down his cheek from the corner of his eye.
The girl was alarmed.
Whats the matter Doctor? I will be all right, wont I? (a
little bit nervous)
He replied, Yes, youll be fine. Its just that no one has ever
asked me that after having their tonsils out.
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When Your Dog Is

Your Best Friend
The People Of Walmart
WHIZ KID: Why walk a few feet and piss in

the Walmart bathrooms which are open 24/7?
Where is the fun in that? Good thing you
opened those car doors, very sneaky there, we
definitely cant see what youre doing and if we
cant then the police definitely cant either.
TIE ONE ON: Im sure our friends over at

WhiteTrashRepairs.com would appreciate
this bit of ingenuity. Seriously though, I dont
want to be too hard on the guy because lets
face it, its considerate of him not to give us
a glimpse of the alternative to keeping his
pants up.
BARACK BOTTOM PRICES: Is there anything

more American than the President of the United
States inside a Walmart? I mean, maybe if a
bald eagle was chilling on his shoulders that
would put it over the top. I dont know. Maybe
he just felt like having the two lightning rods of
Health Care together at the same time?
NUMBER TWO: Not really putting the vanity

in a vanity plate I see. But, on the other hand I
value honesty and If I were a cop and saw you
speeding Id probably let you go because weve
all been on that race track home at some point.
ON THE WINGS OF LOVE!: Red Bull gives you

wings, but apparently so does Billy Bobs custom
car detail located in a friendly neighborhood
garage near you. Payable in Keystone 6 packs.
A WOMANS TOUCH: My man! Whats going

on?! Looking all FABULOUS with the wifey too!
It must take you two forever to get ready and
leave the house! But ya know what? Totally
worth it.
VIVA LA MULLET! This could be one of the top

3 mullets of all time! Are you kidding me? Its so
short and businesslike in the front, and when you
get around back there is a party that Hugh Hefner
would be jealous of. Fantastic.
THE BEER OLYMPICS!: Pffft, who needs the

Olympics in Rio? Here in Murrica our summer
games are the Beer Olympics and this guy is
the Michael Phelps of rockin out!
TRY AGAIN: I dont know what that is, but Im

like 110% sure youre not wearing it right and
like 72% sure its not even clothing. Im thinking
its like a drawstring bag or something. Whatever it is, youre not doing it right.
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4104 S. Virginia Dare Trail Hwy.
158 Bypass, Milepost 13
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Winchester, VA 22602
(800) 777-4275 or
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Scooters*
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Bikers Depot*
612 Nevan Road, Suite 108
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 962-0159
www.thebikersdepot.com
Cavellis Inc*
Richmond, Va 23228
3514 Oaklawn Blvd
804-321-0037
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 458-2016
Southside
Harley-Davidson, Inc. *
385 North Witchduck Rd
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 499-8964
www.hrhd.com
Waugh Enterprises
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385 Waugh Blvd
Orange, VA 22960
800-88-WAUGH
http://www.waughhd.com
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1920 Atlantic Ave
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 425-2458
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4324 Godwin Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 255-4200
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BARS & RESTAURANTS
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301 S. Railroad Ave
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 752-4688
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Restaurant, Lodge,*
Sports Center & Marina
169 Walnut Island Blvd
Grandy, NC 27939
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TOWING
M & Bs Towing
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Office 1: 817 48th Street
Newport News, VA 23607
Office 2: 317a Bypass Rd.
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 771-7959
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Alley Caf and Sports Lounge*
688 N Main St.
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
(804) 436-1100
Rushing Wind Ministry

25530 Point Lookout Rd.
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1111 Mount Ray Drive
Surry, Virginia 23883
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Grumpys Bar & Grill*
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Virginia
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Power-assisted vehicles operated 25 mph or less on

Virginia roadways with a speed limit of 25 mph or less are
exempt from the above requirements. If you are operating
a power-assisted vehicle in excess of 25 mph, the vehicle
would be considered a moped and you would be required to
Come July 1, mopeds must be titled and registered and The register and comply with all applicable laws.
If a moped is operated in excess of 35 mph, it is considVirginia Department of Motor Vehicles is gearing up for a
ered a motorcycle. You would be required to comply with all
major media campaign to alert owner-operators about the
vehicle registration, insurance and inspection requirements,
new law. This new law may deter people with revoked or
and driver licensing laws.
suspended drivers licenses from hopping on a moped to
Additional moped titling and registration information can be
get around.
found in the Mopeds in Virginia brochure.
Titling and Registration
* Your locality may require registration in addition to these
requirements. If you are operating a moped on a college
Virginia law requires mopeds operated on Virginia roador university campus, you will want to check on the parking
ways to be titled and registered by July 1, 2014.*
policies.
To obtain the title fee and annual moped registration fee,
refer to the DMV Fee Chart.
DMV will issue one license plate per moped to be placed on If you are a
the rear of the vehicle. When titling a moped, you will be re- moped rider, you
quested to complete a Moped Certification (DMV form VSA must meet the
above require31) indicating how you intend to operate the vehicle.
ments if you
intend to operate
DMV will not require/collect the following for mopeds:
your moped on
Virginia roadHybrid fee
ways, even if not
Insurance
required in your
Odometer reading
home state and
Safety inspection
even if you are
Sales and use tax (You will still have to pay retail sales
a temporary Virtax if you purchase a moped in Virginia; however, mopeds
ginia resident.
are exempt from personal property tax)
United Nations General Assembly Calls For Global Mandatory Helmet Law
Recently the 68th session of the United Nations voted to
approve a non-binding resolution entitled Improving Global
Road Safety, which sounds innocent enough, but when closely
examined, has some very disturbing ideas concerning motorcyclists, motorcycles, and helmet laws.
The most disturbing directive is to encourage Member States
(countries participating in the UN) to enact comprehensive
legislation on key risk factors for road traffic injuries including
the non-use of helmets. Or in other words, universal mandatory
global helmet law. Keep in mind this is a non-binding resolution,
but many countries and legislative bodies take the UNs suggestions very seriously. This is the warning shot across the bow.
The United Nations is coming for motorcyclists.
That is why it is so unfortunate that Americas own Permanent
Representative to the United Nations, and a member of President Obamas Cabinet voted in support of the resolution. She
even spoke to the General Assembly in strong support of the
resolution.
The non-binding resolution has some other very troubling
issues with regards to motorcyclists. For instance, one of the
directives claims that there are insufficient policies in place to

protect motorcyclists. The idea that one type of policy would
work for every country in the United Nations is beyond fantasy.
Our diverse global motorcycle community cannot exist under a
one-size fit all approach.
Another section of the resolution recognizes and commends
The UN Economic Commission for Europe and the World
Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations to modify
vehicle regulations to increase safety. This is essential in the
UN calling for global harmonization of policy that could include
helmet laws and universal vehicle anti-tampering measures.
Both of these would devastate the motorcycle community and
aftermarket industry in America.
It is a clear picture of the mindset of the UN to support such
an over-reaching resolution. By muddying the waters with
controversial policies, the UN loses support for some very good
ideas concerning distracted driving and Good Samaritan policies.
The MRF is engaged on this and will keep you informed
about this issue.
GOOD FOR YOU
There was a time when cinnamon was more valuable than

gold. These days, most of us would rather get our hands on
24 karats over 24 ounces a bar over a stick this barkcum-spice has just as much bite as it does bark. The potential health benefits of cinnamon could be stated as nothing
short of astonishing.
Chinese medicine and Ayurveda have long counted cinnamon as a superpower used to treat things such as colds,
indigestion and cramps and also believed to improve energy,
vitality and circulation. Studies have shown that the following
eleven health benefits are associated with this beloved spice:
1. 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon per day can lower your bad
cholesterol (or LDL).
2. Cinnamon may help treat Type 2 Diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels and increasing the amount of insulin
production in the body.
3. Cinnamon has antifungal properties, and its been said
that candida cannot live in a cinnamon environment.
4. Cinnamon can reduce the proliferation of leukemia and
lymphoma cancer cells.
5. Cinnamon has an anti-clotting effect on the blood.
6. Honey and Cinnamon combined have been found to
relieve arthritis pain.
7. When added to food, cinnamon inhibits bacterial growth
and food spoilage, making it a natural food preservative.
8. Just smelling cinnamon boosts cognitive function and
memory.
9. Cinnamon fights the E. coli bacteria in unpasteurized
juices.
Cinnamon
10. Cinnamon has been found to be an effective natural

remedy for eliminating headaches and migraine relief.
11. Cinnamon can also help stabilize blood sugar (which is
great for weight loss). A couple of dashes in your morning tea
or cereal is all it takes!
This info is not to suggest that you start guzzling the cinnamon as it has been found to be toxic in large doses. But,
it is encouraged to put a little pinch (or stick) here and there
in places you might otherwise have overlooked (in your tea or
coffee, added to savory dishes, etc.) if not for your overall
health, for its undeniably enchanting aroma and flavor.
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How I Spent My Winter Vacation (Part 1)

By Joe Sparrow
This past year, I started my riding season in February of 2013; I left St. Louis on my bike when there was
10 inches of snow on the ground. That was when my
trip started and I hadnt been back to St. Louis but two
separate nights and I was there for less than 24 hours.
Im pretty much constantly on the road. I work for J & P
Cycles doing rallies for them as an independent contractor. Wherever their 18 wheeler goes I meet them at the
rallies and sell parts. I help set the truck up at the rally,
layout the parts, sell for a week or so, tear the display
down, pack-up the truck and meet them at the next
event. When I have time in between events, I also work
for them at the National Motorcycle Museum.
I normally like to spend the winter months down south
in Florida or anywhere in the southern US from California to Florida. I generally have 2 1/2 months of winter
time off or I work at the museum some times. However,
this past winter was very different. At the Warf Rat Rally
in Nova Scotia, Kevin Beanre told me he was going to
write a book about travelling in Asia. He planned to go
over there for 4 months with no prior research and let
the book write itself. If you go with no research that is
certainly what happens. If you know Beanre, he is quite
the character anywhere he goes. In December, Kevin
was going to be a judge at the David Mann Chopperfest in Ventura, California and I finished my last job in
Galveston. Since winter was approaching, I decided to
go to California. I ran into him and some other friends
that I knew were going to be at that bike show. When I
got there and met Kevin, he asked me if I had any money. I told him I had 40 or 50 bucks if he wanted to borrow
it. He said no, no man, do you have enough money to go
to Viet Nam? I said well yah and he said lets go. He was
getting ready to leave in two days. I wasnt ready for that
and said Id have to think about that.
So I spent some time with a buddy in San Diego then
started heading east. I got to Phoenix when I received
a call from my buddy in San Diego, who I told about
Beanres trip. He told me if I wanted to go, I could leave
my bike at his house and he would take me to the airport
and pick me up when I come back. I rode back to San
Diego the next day and that gave me 2 days to get ready
for my trip to Viet Nam. I had to get a visa squared away,
get an airline ticket on short notice, get my credit cards
to work overseas, and securing enough cash that would
be needed. By the way I took $3000 with me and came
back with $800 of it. That was how I decided to go to
Viet Nam. It was not a country I would have decided to
go to on my own, everyone has a vision of Viet Nam that
turns out to be totally false. Viet Nam has the friendliest
people I have met in my life, anywhere. It is just a beautiful country and they dont hate Americans over there.
A couple of days after Christmas, Kevin Beanre met
me at the Saigon (Ho Chi Min City) airport. My plane was
about two hours late and I was a little worried that Id
miss him, but he was there and we took a cab ride to the
area known as the tourist district. That area had a lot
of cheap hotels that were generally $10 to 12.50 a night
and you park your motorcycles in the hotel lobby. My
first impression was all the traffic and 90% of all vehicles
were motorcycles. If you havent seen any videos of the
traffic in the city, it is unbelievable. It is total chaos, but
controlled chaos. If you decide to cross the street, you
just start walking and do not deviate your speed at all. If
you hesitate, you are going to get hit. You take a steady
speed walking, stick to it and people will go around you.
The same is true of crossing on a motorcycle. Never,
ever deviate your speed.
The motorcycles in Viet Nam can only be 175 cc or
less. You even need to have a special permit to have a
175, so you dont see many 175cc motorcycles. Everything is generally 50cc or 100cc size. Sometime people
will put big bore kits on them to get by. I did see one
Sportster there and two Ducatis the whole time I was
in Viet Nam. If you have a lot of money, you can have a
bigger bike and pay the cops off as needed. Kevin and
I bought motorcycles from a guy that buys used bikes,
fixes them up and sells them to tourists like us. Mine
was a 2006 Honda Win which was 100cc. I looked the
bike over and told them it needs this and that and they
fixed anything I saw wrong with it. Beanres bike was a
Chinese knock off; he paid $300 for his bike. The optimum bike to buy is the Honda because it is much more
dependable; I paid $350 for mine. Kevin took his bike
and tried to pop wheelies with it, the next day he had to
bring it back and have a new clutch put in. We beat the
hell out of those motorcycles.
There were some language issues. Most people know
hello, I never learned the Vietnamese word for it because everyone uses the English word. Everyone says
hello and how are you over there. Generally that is all
the English that they know. If needed, they would go out
of their way to find someone that spoke English who
could translate for them. There were a lot of gestures
and I drew a lot to let people know what I wanted, and
that worked pretty good for me.
Kevin and I were accepted very well, people would go
way, way out of their way to help us with anything we
needed. I was afraid that they would hate Americans, but
no, they love Americans over there. They love all of the
foreign tourists; of course we are spending money. But
it wasnt just about that, you could tell they genuinely
accepted you and liked you. It is the friendliest country I
have ever seen in my life.
Be sure not to miss next months issue of Thunder
Roads to read the rest of the story.
Find out more about Kevin Beanre online at
www.everythingbeanre.com
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