Mid-Atlantic Thunder Roads Well folks, we’ve almost made it through another year

1920 Centerville Turnpike, – can’t believe it shot by as fast as it did….crazy isn’t

Suite 117-270 it??? Our daylight riding hours are really cut back now &
Virginia Beach, VA 23464 even if the temps are decent during the day, they really
Office phone: (757) 831-2264 start to plunge fast once that sun starts going down.
Email:thunderroadskelly@yahoo.com We started running our “Windchill” chart again so you
Website: www.thunderroads-virginia.com can see what those temps can feel like while you’re
OWNER / EDITOR / SALES: Kelly Werrell cruisin’….check it out - it’s kind of cool the way it works
(no pun intended ha ha).
We’ve been hearing from quite a few advertisers
lately that our readers have been visiting their shops
& even bringing along some of their friends. We love
hearing about this because the businesses & events
that advertise within our pages are the ones that keep
us going. It’s their financial support that allows us to get
SALES this magazine FREE to you each & every month. They
are here to let you know that their doors are always
open for you, the riders, passengers, & just plain ole
anyone who loves being around “motorcycle stuff”. We
do thank our advertisers every month for being with us
but we wanted you all to know that we couldn’t do this
Linda Barboza without them. Just like we wouldn’t be here without you
thunderroadslinda@yahoo.com either – Your support as readers (from print & online)
(757) 714-4791 keeps us the #1 FREE Biker Publication within the Mid-
FAX (757) 460-0387 Atlantic.
We really do try hard to bring you all we can about
what’s going on in this neck of the woods. If we’ve been
missing something…give us a shout so we can get on it.
I have people ask each month why their ride isn’t in the
calendar – I can’t list it if I don’t know about it so please
email me the info so I can get it in there. We have our
“Let’s Ride” Flyer link now available - for a one-time fee
of $25, you can have your ride flyer posted on our site
Mike “ Hammer” Vecchione
(for up to 2 months).
Beth Albert
thunderroadsmike@yahoo.com thunderroadsbeth@yahoo.com We’d like to welcome aboard a very talented &
Phone: (757) 645-0871 Phone: cell (804) 536-1299 wonderful lady, “Mama Hot Plate” who is making our T-
office (804) 265-5166 shirts for us. She’d made a few already & they turned
out so cool that they’re gone already. She’s extremely
NATIONAL FOUNDERS
creative & knows her stuff so get ready to order some
cool riding gear soon (order info will be on our site
1421 Chapmansboro Road www.thunderroads-virginia.com , towards the middle of
Chapmansboro, TN 37035
this month).
With November being a special time of giving thanks,
LAYOUT & DESIGN
we’d like you to know that our entire staff is extremely
Warren Ells, Art Director thankful for having you all with us – your support keeps
Thunder Publishing us busy doing what we do best & love so much…making
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Thunder Roads magazine for you every month.
WEBMASTER From the bottom of our hearts & lots of love….MANY
t_uhl@yahoo.com. THANKS! Enjoy your family & friends as you gather
Help! together for your feasts & we’ll see you again next
month. Live a little,
WRITERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS & CONTRIBUTORS Love alot, Laugh as
Kelly Werrell, Linda Barboza, Mike “Hammer” Vecchione (local much as you can
& overseas correspondent), Beth Albert, Ricky Derby, Dave – Be good to each
Sutton, Cindy Mease, Matt Allan, Randy Kidder,
Rick “Preacher” Saunders, Reverend Rock, Garth Hines, other & ride safe!

Kelly
Peg Leg Joe, “Little Debbie” Burnett, Brian Barboza, Curtis Matthews

Special Thanks to “Rod The Magnificent”

“Mama Hot Plate” & “CMYBMC-Jimmy”

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
53
READERS RIDES
22
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
4
THE JOKER’S WILD
38
NATIONAL BIKER NEWS 26
HOT SHOTS 16
 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
NOVEMBER 2006
November 4th
The Great Trane Ride – Portsmouth, VA
This is the third year for our event
and it benefits both St. Mary’s Home
for Disabled Children in Norfolk, VA
and The Boy’s Home of Covington,
VA. . Rain Date: Sunday, November
5th, 2006. Motorcycle Ride and Car
Cruise-In Registration Begins at 9:
00 AM at Bayside Harley-Davidson
in Portsmouth, VA. Stops include:
Boneshakers in VA Beach, St. Mary’s
Home for Disabled Children, Hooters
on Battlefield Blvd. in Chesapeake and
the Trane Parts Center...where the
party starts! Events for the Trane Parts
Center include: Car Show (All vehicles
are welcome) - Registration for the car
show begins at 10:00 AM and closes at
Noon. Vendors, Live Entertainment. Visit
www.greattraneride.com
November 4th
Children’s Hospital Teddy Bear Run -
Richmond, VA
Sponsored by Blue Knights VA III
Registration 9:30am-12:30pm at
Chesterfield Towne Center Mall Huguenot
Road/Midlothian Turnpike. Minimum
donation $10 per person, first 1000
registered will get event pins. Police
escorted parade leaves mall at 1pm to
deliver the Teddy Bears to the Children’s
Hospital. Ride ends with food, drink,
trophies, awards, door prizes and a 50/
50 drawing. Call (804) 379-0578 or visit
www.blueknights.org/events
November 4th
Bikers With Heart Toy Run IV - Ft.
Washington, MD 4th Annual Bikers With
Heart Mid-Atlantic Toy Run November
4, 2006 - Rain or Shine Fort Washington
Harley Davidson 9407 Livingston Rd Ft.
Washington, MD 20744 Ft. Wash HD-
301-248-1200 or BWHF-301-893-2900
Website: www.fireupthundrout.com or
ddealerent@aol.com This one is for the
disadvantaged children in MD, DC & VA.
Unwrapped toys, cash & gift cards. Free
Food for the participants and toy run
pin while they last. Minimum Donation:
$15.00pp - Unwrapped toys, cash &
gift cards. Sponsor: Harley Davidson
of Washington & Bikers With Heart
Foundation Contact: Steve Knowlton &
H. Clifton (301) 248-1200 or (301) 893-
2900
th
Nov 5 USO POKER RUN – New Burn,
NC Harley-Davidson of New Bern.
Open: Tues- Fri. 8:00am - 6:30pm, Sat.
8:00am - 5:00pm 1613 Highway 70
East., New Bern, NC 28564 TEL (252)
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633-4060 harleydavidsonnb@harley-
davidsonnewbern.com
Nov 5th Annual Vets House Poker
Run – Virginia Beach, VA Starting at
Southside HD 385 N. Witchduck, Virginia
Beach. Edning point: Chevy’s, 1723
Parkview Shopping Center, Chesapeake.
$10 per rider, $5 passenger, Registration
begins 10 am. Last bike out 11:30 am,
1st bike in at Chevy’s 1:00pm. Trophies
for Best Hand, Worst Hand, Oldest &
Youngest, Farthest Rider Awards. Door
Prizes & Raffle. Help us help those
that have served “OUR” Country! Post-
festivities will be held at 1:00pm. All you
can eat buffet cost is $5. For further info
contact Scott Bannon (757) 467-2526 or
Asstdirector@tidewaterhog.com . This
event is TAMA affiliated. Donations of
Non-Perishable Food Items appreciated a
drop box will be located at SSHD.
Nov 5th Toy Run for New Directions
- Shenandoah H-D Staunton, VA
Registration 11:30- 12:30 All bikes
out @ 12:45. Cost $10 or new toy
of same or greater value. All riders
welcome. H.O.G Hotline 540-946-9992,
www.shenandoahhog.com All proceeds
from these event benefit the Chapter
Charities Fund
Nov 5th – 12th, 2006 4th Annual
Caribbean Rally Cruise-Hogs On The
High Seas (HOHS) – Port Canaveral, FL
7 Day Western Caribbean Cruise from
Port Canaveral, FL to Labadee, Hispanola
– Ocho Rios, Jamaica – Georgetown,
Grand Cayman – Cozumel, Mexico.
Garnd Prize – Custom Motorcycle, Future
HOHS Rally Cruise for Two; $300,000+ in
Prizes, HOHS Rally Welcome Package.
Rally Events: Pirate Bingo, Belly
Smacker, Poker Walk over $15k, Buxom
Wenches Contest, “I’ll Be Takin’ That” T-
Shirt Swap, Topless Man Contest, Best
Beard Contest, Leather Attire Required
Dinner, On Shore Parties, Trade Show,
Over 20 Top-Name Vendors, Tech
Seminars. See the latest & greatest in
motorcycle products. DON’T DELAY!
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE! Visit:
hogsonthehighseas.com or call (800) 444-
8795
Nov 7th ELECTION DAY – Let your
voices be heard – roll on out & VOTE!
Nov 10th VETERANS DAY (Observed)
- Freedom ain’t free...Thank a VET
today!
Nov. 11th Iron Tribe MC &
Muleskinner’s Saloon’s Veteran’s Day
Celebration – Barco, NC Come out &
join ITMC at Muleskinners Saloon-home
of warm beer, lousy food & ugly women,
Highway 158 in Barco, NC for a Great
Biker Style Veteran’s Day Celebration.
Party starts at 4:00 pm until… $10 cover
(includes all you can eat food). Love
music, great food, 50/50 raffles, Wet Tee
contest-$100 1st prize. For more info
contact (252) 599-6380. TAMA approved.
Nov 11th 4th Annual Toy Run -
Kannapolis & Concord, NC Sponsored
by Pat Rogers Speedway HD Proceeds
to benefit Cooperative Christian
Ministries. Rain or Shine. Door prizes,
Free Food, Raffles and Entertainment.
Police escorted ride thru Cabarrus County
to Pat Rogers Speedway HD. Must bring
a new, unwrapped toy to participate
and be eligible for door prizes. Visit
www.speedwayharley-davidson.com or
call 704 - 979 - 7433
Nov 11th Scorpions M/C 21st Annual
Toy Run, Blood Drive & Bike Show
- Danville, VA Held at the 5th Quarter,
1513B South Boston Rd., Danville, VA. 8
bands, bike show, bike games, food, 50/
50 drawings, door prizes, special drawing
for Washington Redskins vs Carolina
Panthers 35yd line tickets with parking
pass at Fed X Field. Proceeds benefit
the Salvation Army Toy Drive. Vendors
wanted, set up free. Contact: Stump
(434)432-0456 or tdnb@gamewood.net.
5th Quarter (434)822-8371 or www.fifthqu
arterinc.com
Nov 12th 15th Annual Veteran’s Run –
Hampton, VA Come one, come all & join
us in our remembrance of those who have
done so much for us. We will be riding in
a police escorted motorcade on Sunday
Nov 12th. We will leave the Newport News
YMCA (located on Warwick Blvd) at 1pm
sharp in route to the Hampton Veteran’s
Hospital. Upon arrival at the Hospital,
we will prepare and serve the Vets picnic
foods and when they all have been
served, we will eat. We will hopefully
be accompanied by local Hot Rod &
Antique Car clubs as well as the original
participants, Motorcyclists and individuals
in whatever mode of transportation
that is legal on the highways of VA.
StreetDreamZ has joined us for the last 3
years – we are fortunate once again. The
Southern Rock Band “Southern Attitude”
has offered to play for our Vet’s and us
as we eat. Thanks Guys! We ask each
participant over 15 years of age to donate
$10 to benefit patients at the hospital.
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For more info contact Gene at (757) 898-
7702 between 12 noon & 5pm or leave
a message at (757) 369-0755. No calls
after 9pm, or email at 1stcapitol@widowm
aker.com.
Nov 12th Ventura’s Fund Ride Charity
Poker Run – Virginia Beach, VA
Sponsored by the Virginia Beach Elks
2268. Registration from 9:30-11:00 with
last bike out at 11:00 from Fast Lane,
166 S.Rosemont Rd.Virginia Beach.
Registration Fee is $15.00 per bike which
includes playing hand. After ride party
at the Banque 1849 E. Little Creek Rd.
which include raffles, auctions and 50/50,
and for $5.00 extra a full Buffet. Rain
or shine 2 wheels or 4, all support is
welcome, so if nothing else, join us at the
Banque…Thank you!
Nov 15th Motorcycle Brigade To
Escort Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall
to Virginia Beach, VA Attention Patriotic
Bikers!!! The traveling Replica of D.C.
Memorial will be visiting Virginia Beach
the weekend of November 17 – 19,
2006. More than 1000 local Vietnam
Veterans and patriotic citizens riding
chrome-coated, piston-firing, flag flying
choppers, hogs, low riders and more. A
16.5 mile motorcycle escort to lead a
semi-truck, transporting a ¾ scale replica
of the Vietnam Memorial, into Virginia
Beach. Rosewood-Kelham Funeral Home
& Memorial, one of Hampton Roads
Dignity Memorial providers sponsoring the
event, has partnered with the countless
veterans, volunteers and community
leaders to bring the traveling replica to
Virginia Beach. Upon arrival, the replica
will be assembled at Mt. Trashmore Park,
300 Edwin Drive, Virginia Beach. The
exhibit will be free (including parking)
and open to the public 24 hours a day
starting Friday, November 17th, after the
10am Opening Ceremonies. Staging
will be at 9am at the Wal-Mart, 632
Grassfield Parkway (off Dominion Blvd) in
Chesapeake, VA. 10am – Escort departs,
11am Escort arrival time (food provided
after arrival). Route will be determined
by Chesapeake, Virginia Beach & Virginia
State Police traffic control departments.
Destination is Mt. Trashmore Park. The
purpose for this is to keep the memories
of America’s Fallen alive and honor the
sacrifice of more than 58, 200 servicemen
and women who did not return from
Vietnam.
Nov 18th Run for Hope Poker Run
– Virginia Beach, VA Southside Harley-
Davidson - Registration 9:30. Army of
the Lord Christian Riding Group will be
hosting a poker run to benefit the DM
Live Hope Line. The theme for the ride
is the 50’s. Come out with your best
James Dean and Peggy Sue look and
win something! Costs: Rider - $10.00,
passenger - $5.00. Each additional
hand is $5.00. Card re-draw - $2.00.
Best Hand value =$1500.00. There
will be food, music, Bike Contest,
tattoo contest and more...First 50 pre-
registered will receive a ride pin. Visit
www.armyofthelordva.org/hoperun.
More info call Sluggo 757-450-4190 or
sluggo@armyofthelordva.org. Over 2K
in cash and prizes. Special thanks to
DreamWorks Custom Paint for the Best
hand Prize.
Nov 18th J & E Harley Davidson’s Toys
For Tots Run – Winterville & Washington,
NC Winterville, NC & Washington, NC.
Toy ride benefits less fortunate children.
J & E will be providing the lunch at the
ride. You will receive one lunch ticket for
each unwrapped toy valued at $10.00 or
more or $10.00 donation. Toys for Tots
will be distributing the toys and money to
the local children most in need. All bikers
welcome. For more details & info visit
website: www.jandeharleydavidson.com
Nov 18th A Platinum & Gold
Affair”-Evening of Appreciation -
Mechanicsville, Va Mark your calendars
for the ROYAL TREATMENT! 8pm until
1am, Mechanicsville Recreation Center,
1054 Elm Drive - Mechanicsville, Va.
23111. $20 Donation – Limited Tickets
(Available Sept.1st ). Grown & Sexy
Attire - Full Buffet Included. *Portion of
the proceeds to benefit Greater Richmond
S.C.A.N.* info@queenbeezmsa.com
www.queenbeezmsa.com
Nov 19th 4TH ANNUAL TOY RUN
– Concord, NC Sponsored by Pat
Rogers Speedway Harley-Davidson, with
proceeds to benefit Cooperative Christian
Ministries. Rain or Shine. Door prizes,
Free Food, Raffles and Entertainment.
Staging at Kannapolis Intimidators
Stadium 10:00 AM (Kannapolis, NC
28082, I-85 North Exit 63 – Left on
Lane St – 0.4 miles on Right). Leave
Stadium at 1:00 PM – Police escorted
ride thru Cabarrus County to Pat Rogers
Speedway Harley-Davidson Dealership.
Must bring a new, unwrapped toy to
participate and be eligible for door prizes.
Phone 704-979-RIDE. For more info visit
www.speedwayharley-davidson.com
or contact Audrey Blake, e-mail
ablake@rogersnc.com
Nov 19th TOY RUN – Portsmouth, VA
Blue Knights International Motorcycle
Club VA V. Bayside HD, 2211 Frederick
Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23704. Registration
starts at 9:30am, Cost $10. Run pins for
1st 500 will be given out. Awards, Door
Prizes, Party after the run, Location to
be announced at run. For further info
call: Susan Taylor cell (757) 749-3075,
Ronnie Young cell (757)651-3300, Alan
or Barbara Evans work (757) 855-3173 or
Alan Evans cell (757) 615-5977.
Nov 23 HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
Give a turkey a ride!
Nov 25th KENNEDY CHILDREN’S
HOME TOY RUN – New Burn, NC
Harley-Davidson of New Bern. Open:
Tues-Fri. 8:00am - 6:30pm Sat. 8:
00am - 5:00pm 1613 Highway 70
East., New Bern, NC 28564 TEL (252)
633-4060 harleydavidsonnb@harley-
davidsonnewbern.com
Nov 26th Christmas Open House
– Catlin Kustom Cycles, Colonial Heights,
VA 1:00 – 5:00 - Santa will be here from
2:00 – 4:00 with gifts for the children.
Entertainment, food, door prizes. See
www.ckccustoms.com or call (804) 526-
2208 for more details.
Nov 26th 2nd Annual Run to benefit the
Spina Bifida Assoc. of Tidewater-Virginia
Beach, VA Sponsored by American
Tradition Riding Club. Registration
begins at 9:30, Fast Lane Biker Gear,
166 S. Rosemont Rd, Virginia Beach, VA.
1stbike out 10am. Last bike out 11:30.
$10 per bike & $5 for passenger. Ride
pins, Door prizes, Food, 50/50. TAMA
Affiliated. For more info contact Ride
Chairperson Kristie Mylin (757) 615-9859,
email KMylin@aol.com or SBAT President
Vivian Evett (757) 473-8125, email
EVETT@NETZERO.NET. AMERICANTR
ADITIONRC.COM
DECEMBER 2006
Dec 2nd Thunder For The Park - Virginia
Beach, VA Thunder Roads & Dirty Dicks
Crab House are teaming up for a very
special One-Time Fundraiser Ride & After
Party. We are asking the bikers of the
Virginia Beach/Tidewater area to come
out & ride for the kids. This is to help
raise the money needed for the Virginia
Beach Parks and Recreation Foundation
to meet their deductible so that the
Skatepark ramps at Mt Trashmore can
be rebuilt. A fire back in August destroyed
a major portion of the park that hundreds
of kids used to come to practice their
sports of skating, skateboarding & BMX
bike riding. Many of these kids are now
“out on the streets” & we’d like to help get
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Thousands Rumble and Roar to honor our
Servicemen & Women
The motorcycle riding community came out in thousands
this past weekend October 14th, 2006 for the 6th Annual
Rumble Through The Tunnels, the largest motorcycle event
in the country held to honor and support our Navy, Marine
and Coast Guard families.
Fleet Ride 2006 continued an unbroken streak of cool
breezes and sunshine for this police escorted ride through
the area tunnels that connect our 7 cities. The ride which
is organized and sponsored by Bayside Harley-Davidson in
Portsmouth, raised over $12,000 dollars for the Hampton
Roads Navy and Marine Core Relief Society and the Navy
League.
Early Saturday morning a sea of motorcycles covered
Norfolk’s Harbor Park. By 11am, following a moving pledge
to the American Flag and a patriotic US Coast Guard flyover,
waves of bikes rolled out of the staging area onto the inter-
state.
With safety in mind, for an event that is growing bigger
every year, the riders were escorted in groups by local law
enforcement, State Police and with the help of VA Dept Of
Transportation, through the Hampton Roads Bridge Tun-
nel and the Monitor Merrimac Bridge Tunnel and ended at
the new Bayside Harley-Davidson mega -dealership. We
are grateful for the support from our city Mayors, local law
enforcement, State Police and VDOT whose involvement
made this year’s ride safe and fun.
Once at Bayside, more than 50 HOG (Harley Owner’s
Group) volunteers directed traffic and parked motorcycles
everywhere possible. Although Bayside Harley-Davidson
sits on 8 acres, much of the site was taken up by the event’s
activities.
The sounds of local bands, the Blue Lords and Krunch,
entertained the crowd while a wide variety of food and bev-
erage vendors offering sumptuous eats.
Vendor row was jam packed this year with everything
from shoulder massages by the Touch Team to sport bike
clothing and accessories by Route 17. Our sponsors were
on-site with giveaways and information including Geico
Motorcycle Insurance, Military.Com, Hooters, the Patriot
Guard, Tom McGrath Law Firm, Epstein, Flora and Sandler,
Camp-A-Rama, Breit, Drescher and Imprevento, BOB FM,
WavyTV10, Thunder Roads Magazine, Beach Eye Care and
Boneshakers.
Additional entertainment came from Adam Walker’s high
flying extreme motorcycle stunt jumpers who had the crowd
captivated with their high flying big tricks and wide jumps
from their 20 foot-high metal ramps.
This year MSV Photography sponsored the much talked
about bikini contest. Eleven beautiful contestants vied for
Miss Fleet Ride 2006, tempting the judges and audience
with their own special looks and personalities. The close
finish between Tara and Jenny was decided by audience
applause, giving Tara a small but definite lead. Congratula-
tions Tara.
The bike show, one of the major attractions of the 3 day
rally, had 27 entrants both Harley and Metric. A gold and yel-
low Kawasaki super bike known as the “Wizard” won over all
the Harleys. It featured an extended chrome swing arm and
a 200 series tire in a drag bike format.
Thanks go out to our sponsors, the Navy and HOG volun-
teers, police escorts, VDOT, US Coast Guard and of course
all the men and women who so gallantly serve our country.

For more information and pictures go to www.fleetride.com

or visit Bayside Harley-Davidson, 2211 Frederick Blvd
(I-264/Exit 5) Portsmouth, VA. 757 397-5550

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Outlanders Renaissance
Biker Party
October 8th, 2006 – Luray, VA

The glorious Shenandoah Valley returned to “Days Gone

By”, as Outlanders presented it’s “Renaissance Biker Party”
on Sunday, October 8th. Outlanders Motorcycle Store
known for it’s Celtic background and unique approach to
parties out did itself with one of the most original themed
biker parties.
“This is our way of thanking all of our customers and wel-
coming newcomers to our store and the valley” said co-own-
er, Christian Johnson, “ You could not ask for a more ideal
setting as this area was settled by Scots and Irish escaping
British rule in the 1700’s.”
Several thousand gathered with the merry festival of jug-
glers, stilt walkers, knights, Vikings and maidens. Castle
turrets, medieval tents and vendor displays covered the
grounds with unusual hand made swords, battle axes,
leather items and whimsy. Individuals could participate in
sword fighting, archery, and catapult tosses. The “Bikini
Dream Team” wearing short kilts and tams posed with bik-
ers for photos and Outlander staff gave everyone a hearty
welcome. “It is what we do best” said co-owner, Yvonne Ber-
ezoski, “We have fun, want our customers to have a great
time and welcome everyone no matter what they ride”.
A morning Poker Run lead by Discovery Channel’s “De-
troit Brothers”, helped raise money for “Feed the Children”.
Later in the day, the Detroit Brothers featured their now fa-
mous choppers as seen on television and shared their ideas
while signing autographs. Their friendliness and acknowl-
edgement of the “Good ‘Ole Southern Charm” was greeted
by cheers from the crowd.
The opening ceremony started with the “City of Washing-
ton Pipe Band”, 2005 World Champions, marching past the
castle turrets to a stage where they continued to entertain
the crowd. “Seven Nations”, the Celtic rock band recently
seen on “Good Morning America”, performed in the after-
noon bringing a new sound to the valley. Throughout the
day appearances by “The Barbarian”, “The Fire Thrower”
and “Brave Heart”- like characters dazzled all attending.
When asked what the next theme for the June 2007 party
will be, Yvonne smiled and said “For now it’s a secret but I
can promise one thing… it will be bigger and better.”

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 CHILL OUT!
This Wind Chill Chart is
provided to help deter-
mine how cold you will
feel on a motorcycle
even in warm tem-
peratures with a slight
breeze. The wind chill
factor is a measure of
how fast heat is being
removed from your body.
For example, if the air
temperature is 40 de-
grees and you are riding
at 20 miles per hour, it
feels the same as 20 de-
grees with no speed at
all. So, be sure to dress
appropriately so you can
enjoy your ride!

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
them rolling back into their park. We don’t
know what the weather will be like for the
ride but even if it’s a little cold out there,
things will sure to heat up over at Dirty
Dick’s. Area businesses will be donating
pledges of at least $1.00 for every bike
that registers for the ride. After ride
party at Dirty Dicks – lots of great food,
music & fun, Door prizes & an Auction
too. The Rhythm Pigs & some of their
special friends are coming out to rock for
everyone. Registration & ride info will be
posted by Nov 1st on our website. The
city is working on a fantastic staging area
for the ride so please check the site as the
ride date gets closer - www.thunderroads-
virginia for updates. All money raised
will go directly towards The Skate Park
Rebuilding Fund c/o The Virginia Beach
Parks & Recreation Foundation. This ride
is TAMA approved.
Dec 3rd Toy Run - Dumfries, Virginia
Sponsored by East Coast Virginia Harley
Owners Group Police escorted ride starts
at East Coast Harley-Davidson, 17975
Main St. in Dumfries. Registration starts
at 10:00 am and the ride starts at 12:
00 pm. The ride will go through Prince
William County to the Boys & Girls Club
in Dumfries. Entry fee is one or more
unwrapped toy or a $10.00 donation.
Prizes will be awarded for largest club
participation, farthest traveled, youngest
and oldest rider. For more information
www.eastcoasthog.com
Dec 8th – 10th Tournament of
Champions - Concord NC (Near
Charlotte NC) Custom Builders Bike
Show Finials Bike Show Finials Vendors
and Displays Cabarrus Arena & Events
Center, 4751 NC Highway 49, Concord
NC -- Near Charlotte NC Info
- Contact Sonny @ 336-643-1367 or visit
www.chopperroadshows.com
Dec 9th 6th Annual Sheriff Susan’s
Toys For Tots Run (with Santa) -
Grandy, NC
Annual Christmas Ride thru Currituck
County, leaving the Currituck Court House
and ending at Barry’s Walnut Island,
Free Oyster Roast and BBQ. More info
available at www.walnutisland.com or call
866-453-2261
Dec 16th
HD Brenner’s Children’s Hospital Toy
Run Greensboro, NC Begins at 2pm
sponsored by Harley-Davidson of
Greensboro, Inc. 538 Farragut St.,
Greensboro, NC 27406 ph. (336) 273-
1743 or visit www.hdofgreensboro.com .
Sponsorship opportunities available, Call
Julie @ HD of Greensboro
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Shovelhead 66 – 84
The Shovelhead was born
in 1966. It was also the 2nd
year Electra Glide. The
new motor was greeted
with the same anticipation
that, eighteen years later,
people would show for the
unveiling of the Blockhead.
Shovelhead motors promised
better performance and cooler The 1979 ½ model year Shovels came with the long anticipated
running temps. 80 cu. in motors, Prestolite electronic ignition and the new
“Cowpie” tranny. The old reliable ratchet lid had been retired.
The old “T” manifolds, 1980 gave us the new FLT Tourglide with reversed triple trees
which required the air to make a severe left or right turn before and five-speed tranny. It had an oil bath enclosed rear chain
entering the ports, had been replaced by the new “Y” manifold. and it was also the first Rubberglide, meaning rubber mounted
It had smooth lines to it, which enabled the fuel/air mixture engine, this being the first vibration free H – D. This was also
better flow into the ports. From 1966 to 1969 there was very the year the FXWG, or Wideglide, was introduced with a flame
little in the way of changes to these motors. paint job on the five gallon Fatbobs with, of course, a Wideglide
front end. The Fatbob also was in the line up; it had a narrow
They basically were Panhead lower-ends with the new Shovel Glide front end and three and half gallon Fatbobs. In reality,
upper-end. The big change came in 1970 with the “cone” the Wideglide should been named the Fatbob, because that is
or “Tit” motor. It came with a re-designed crankcase to exactly what it was styled after - the old Fatbobs.
accommodate the new alternator. This was also the year that
Harley started stamping serial numbers in the frame to match The double belt Sturgis was also released, in it’s all black
the engine numbers to thwart thieves. formats, to a Harley public that was rapidly falling in love with
the new designs the factory was coming out with. Superglide
Gone was the old generator. This was also the year that A.M.F II came along in 1982, the first Rubberglide Superglide with a
took control of the Harley Davidson factory. By 1971 the “ 5 – speed tranny. There wasn’t much for 1983 and, of course,
Shovel” motor found its way into the first “Factory Custom”, 1984 was the last year for the old Shovel and first year for the
that would be Willie “G “ Davidson brainchild, the Superglide. Blockhead (Evo).
1972 came along and the first disc brakes on an H-D became
reality on the FLH model. Both models were produced for 1984 so that H–D could fall
back on the Shovelhead in case the Blockhead was a failure.
By 1975 the Superglide was available with electric start FXE I’ve heard, many a time, people complain that as soon as H-D
or kick only FX models. Right around this time a production perfects a motor they seem to drop it for a new one. Let’s face
facility had been built in York, PA. It seems that A.M.F was it- the Blockhead mill was long overdue, the Shovel should have
frantic about bringing up production at any cost. Quality, of been phased out a lot sooner then it was.
course, was the victim and labor unrest was a real problem
for the Milwaukee plant, which was then manufacturing the And I’m sure it would have been, had money not been so tight
motors and transmissions. All assembly had been moved to York in all the lean years that H-D had. From 1968 up until the late
by then and had gotten a bad reputation for unreliability and eighties H-D was on shaky financial ground many, many, times.
leaking motors. As it is the Fathead Twincam 88 motor is one of the most short-
lived of all Big V- twins.
Harley, by 1976, had changed their carb from the Bendix to the
Keihin, which I think was a big mistake. The Bendix carb was J.R Morin TRM – AZ .
a far more reliable and better performing unit then the Japanese
version. When 1977 rolled around there were some interesting
additions to the line-up.

Willie “G” was at it again. He came up with the Lowrider,

which showed that he really had his pulse on the Custom
bike fad at the time. This was the trend in the mid-70’s; bikes
that were lower and more practical to ride. Builders wanted
scooters that performed well, it had to be quick and had to stop
accordingly. Rigid frames were no longer the first choice for
most people.

Willie “G” had hit a cord with this one. The 1977 FXRS
Lowrider with triple disc brakes, drag bars, oil cooler, Fatbob
style with silver grey finish and antique lettering was a hit. The
XLCR Café Racer, released that same year, was met with less
then enthusiastic response.

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 Charlie Fisher
Memorial Ride
Oct 1st, 2006

It is said people are often remembered

after death for what they did in life. I
did not know Charlie Fisher personally
but I do know he will be remembered
not only as a loving husband and
father, but as a patriotic sailor who de-
fended his country for over 20 years,
then as a loyal officer of the law who
protected his country’s people until his
unfortunate death in the line of duty. I
think after Charlie’s memorial ride on
the 1st of October, all who attended
left feeling like they knew him a little.
I had the pleasure of joining over 300
people at the event. The ride began
at Sunrise Cycles and wound its way
down Military Hwy, Canal St, George
Washington, and then Fredrick Blvd.
ending at Route 17 on High St. Over
a dozen Police and Sheriffs officers
who were riding their cycles from
various departments in the Tidewater
area escorted the ride to honor their
fallen brother. The Sheriff of Ports-
mouth, Bill Watson, even rode out on
his police Harley to honor Charlie.
Lori from Route 17 put on a wonder-
ful event as she normally is known for
doing. There was a bike show with
11 classes and Phil Fonner from the
Red Knights and the Chesapeake Fire
Dept. won the best in show trophy.
There were a total of 12 vendors pres-
ent to keep everyone who attended
busy. They included Dye Art Airbrush,
Geico, The Cub Scouts, multiple
jewelry vendors and NC Barbecue.
MSV Photography sponsored the
bikini contest, which had 11 girls enter.
Stephanie Downing was the winner of
the bikini contest with Tara McGeein in
second, and Shante Stidham in third
place. Over two thousand five hun-
dred dollars was raised for the Charlie
Fisher Foundation from everyone who
attended. The money was presented
to the family of Charlie on stage in a
very touching ceremony. And what is
an event without music? Well every-
one was glad to have internationally
recognized recording artist Lonnie
Rogers and the band Bad Influence.
This will be an annual event so if you
missed it, keep an eye out for it on the
calendar next year. It is a great way to
show the people who protect you and
risk their lives for you every day that
you care!

Mike “Hammer”

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ROCKin’ the
by Cindy Mease
Mortgage “Biker” for Life

Dang… it was SO much easier at the Rockingham, NC race last year. Last
year, all I had to do was take a few pictures, and dodge flying bike parts at
the AHDRA (All Harley Drag Racing Association) Eastern finals. So I was
pleasantly oblivious to everything except the noise and the photo opportu-
nities. This year, your Editor gave me a homework assignment. Ugh. So
before the race at “The Rock” on October 14-15, I did a bit of research.
And I realized that there is a lot of “schtuff” to Drag Racing.
For those of you who already know everything there is to know about nitro
fuel bikes, you can turn the page. Or, I suppose you can critique my efforts
in writing about this ‘effin EDGE sport. But this article is intended to initiate
the uninitiated to the sport of motorcycle Drag Racing. I acknowledge that
I still don’t know much more than diddly. But I now know enough to know
that I’m a fan- this is an outrageously cool sport. The nitro clouds make
your Eyes tear, your Nose tingle, your Ears scream for mercy, and your
Heart SING. My Heritage Springer and I smelled nothing but NITRO on
our way home… and strangely, the Nitro smelled sweeter than the chilly
Fall day.
So here is a brief rendition of an incredibly exhilarating weekend. For those
who proudly profess their ignorance of the sport- you’re in luck. I’m going
to enlighten you, as I was enlightened this weekend…

There are 3 categories of competition that run AHDRA at the Rock-

1.Pro 2.Sportsman 3.E.T. (Elapsed Time)
Within these three categories are a total of 17 bike classes. Suffice it to
say that there is enough variety to appeal to those in the novice category
up to those with a well-trained eye (and ear…).
What is Drag Racing? In a nutshell, it is a contest of acceleration between
two bikes over a measured distance. Two bikes going from a standing
start to a finish line that is a measured distance away. Simple… Simple
Power…
Simple Beauty. Performance/Success is measured in two ways- Elapsed
Time (time from Point A to Point B) and the infamous MPH. The ET drives
the competition, the MPH drives the excitement.
At an AHDRA race, the first day is a day of qualifying- 16 Drivers make the
field for Race Day. On Day 2, it’s a simple matter of process of elimina-
tion- because on Race Day, you race the bike next to you. If you beat the
bike running next to you, you race again. If the bike next to you wins, you
sit and watch that bike race again. Four rounds of Lightning bolts and
Thunder to determine the Winner of the Day.
Fun Facts to Know and Tell:
·The Nitro Fuel class runs on Nitromethane, or Nitrocarbol- it’s chemical
equivalent is CH3NO2. Don’t put that in your pipe and smoke it…
·Nitro bikes have upwards of 900 horsepower stoking their fire;
·Competitors are required to wear chest protection comparable to a bullet
proof vest;
·Virtually anyone can compete in the E.T. Class of racing, as it pits competi-
tors against each other based on a dialed-in, handicapped basis;
·The G-force experienced by a Driver on the track is comparable to an
astronaut taking off from Earth;
·There are 14 AHDRA races in a season, running from March through
November- the race at the Rock is the 13th of the 14 AHDRA races
Drag Racing is an up and coming sport. No question, nor doubt. Purses
are still relatively small, but with the addition of Harley-Davidson’s V-Rod
class this year, it is apparent Willie G. sees the potential. And when Willie
sees the potential, it’s just a matter of time…
That is what is so cool about this sport. Participants do it for the love of
the game, and the adrenaline it shoots through one’s system. So the sport
is as Pure as the Love of your Bike. Competitors compete for the sake
of competition. And for the occasional whiff of Nitro… it IS an addictive
smell… ;-)

Go to www.ahdra.com for an adrenaline rush.

See you on the line next year.

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Each month we’ll be featuring pictures of our friends from around the region & we welcome you to share pictures with us from your travels too.
So, just email us @ thunderroadskelly@yahoo.com . We may not be able to print them all but we’ll sure do our best.

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Valerie Thompson Sets history of his own. Back in 1990, Keith was a crewmember
of the Easyrider Harley-Davidson Land Speed Record

Land Speed Record Team, helping rider Dave Campos on his record attempt,
to set an overall speed of 322.16 mph. The outright world

145.647 MPH land speed record for motorcycles remained unbeaten for
over 16 years.
The 5-Ball Racing Team spent an entire year to build
this motorcycle specifically designed for the 2006 Bonn-
eville International Motorcycle Speed Trials. The Salt
Shaker was finished within hours of the team’s planned
departure to Bonneville and when the team arrived at the
Bonneville Speedway, it was Valerie’s first look at the bike.
This bike was never ridden ‘legally’ on the street and had
zero miles on the speedometer until Valerie baptized it
with some salt. This year the track conditions in Bonneville
were the best ever experienced in the last 16 years. The
surface was hard as concrete, but smooth as glass.
Valerie rode the Salt Shaker down the five-mile course
with a record setting pass of 137.715 mph and made a
return pass of 145.647 mph. This bike was so solid that it
instantly dismissed her primary concern of any high-speed
‘wobbles’. Congratulations to Wil Phillips from True-Track
for a job well done.
With the experience gathered from this years’ event,
the 5-Ball Racing Team are already furiously planning
by building a totally new motorcycle, ‘Salt Shaker 2’, and
would like to give Valerie a new goal to reach the magic
speed of 200+ miles per hour…or more!
Valerie would like to send a special thanks to Keith Ball
for giving her such a great motorcycle for this years’ event.
Barry Wardlaw of Accurate Engineering. Nyla Olsen,
Glenn & Kerry Priddle (from Australia), Scooter Grubb,
Christian Reichardt and Chopper -N- Grind.
Valerie would also like to thank Delvene and Denis Man-
ning, promoters of the 2006 BUB racing event, for all their
help and efforts. Congratulations to Dennis Manning and
to Chris Carr, setting a new record of 350.880 mph in the
BUB ‘Lucky 7’ streamliner.

The 2006 International Motorcycle Speed Trials, Sep-

tember 4-7, 2006
Best kept secret on two wheels is at the Famed Bonn-
eville Salt Flats in Wendover, Utah

Valerie Thompson AMA National Record, 2000 A-PF

145.647 MPH (A: Special Construction Frame, PF: Push
Rod Engine, Fuel).
One of Valerie Thompson’s goal’s was to participate in
the 2006 International Motorcycle Speed Trials by BUB,
not only did Thompson participate…she now owns the
World Land Speed Record in the 2000cc A-PF class.
Keith Ball, owner of 5-Ball Racing Team from Wilming-
ton, California noticed Valerie’s talent, drive, and demon-
strated skills on the AHDRA drag racing circuit; choose
her to ride a 120-cubic inch Panhead, dubbed the ‘Salt
Shaker’, across the historic Bonneville Speedway. Keith
Ball, also affectionately known as ‘Bandit’, carries a salty
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Companies Will Develop group of companies doing business as Harley-Davidson
Motor Company, Buell Motorcycle Company and
Harley-Davidson Trikes Harley-Davidson Financial Services. Harley-Davidson
Motor Company, the only major U.S.-based motorcycle
MILWAUKEE, Sept. 1 -- Harley-Davidson Motor manufacturer, produces heavyweight motorcycles and
Company today announced that it has entered into offers a complete line of motorcycle parts, accessories,
an agreement with Lehman Trikes U.S.A., Inc. of apparel, and general merchandise. Buell Motorcycle
Spearfish, S.D., for the development of three-wheeled Company produces sport motorcycles. Harley-Davidson
vehicles, commonly referred to as “trikes.” Financial Services provides wholesale and retail
Plans call for trikes to be developed around a financing and insurance programs to Harley-Davidson
Harley-Davidson motorcycle product platform and dealers and their retail customers.
sold as original equipment branded Harley-Davidson
vehicles through authorized Harley-Davidson dealers.
The Company has not announced the timing or other
details of the product introduction.
“Trikes are another way we can inspire the dream
of owning a Harley-Davidson,” said Harley-Davidson
Vice President Ron Hutchinson. “Harley-Davidson
continues to aggressively develop new products. We
expect trikes to expand the appeal of our products to
those who prefer either the styling or experience of
three-wheeled riding,” Hutchinson said.
Lehman Trikes U.S.A. is a subsidiary of Lehman
Trikes, Inc. of Canada, a recognized leader in the
trike business for more than 20 years.
Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company for the

Burcham Cycles, Inc.

1500 Boulevard
Colonial Heights, VA 23834 804-526-2300
www.burchamscycles.com
VA Dealer # 1568

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 What happens when you: CHECK IT OUT!!!!....
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Myrtle Beach Fall
Rally Oct 06
By Ricky Derby

I stopped by the Dog House to watch the

Free show by Stuntin‛ Inc but on one
awesome show on the sportbikes & a 4
wheeler, these were some crazy freestyl-
ing one wheel riders that I ever saw. I
went down Wednesday and left on Sat-
urday. I had some great riding & great
weather compared to back home. Not one
drop of rain there the whole time. Photo
shows that the trafÞc was not bad either.
The photo of ocean Boulevard was taken
on Friday afternoon. The photo may prove
too that the attendance was down but
every one I met had a great time.
3rd Annual Shenandoah Valley
March of Dimes Ride for Babies
Grottoes Va. October 1 2006
By Garth Hines

It was a bright sunny morning as riders pulled in for registration at the Grottoes
Fire Dept. for the 3rd Annual Shenandoah Valley March of Dimes Ride for Ba-
bies. Riders picked up their route sheets and souvenir pin for the Poker Run thru
Albemarle County. The hearty band of 24 riders headed south on RT 340 thru
Waynesboro, out 151 thru Nelleysford Valley and up the mountain past Crab Tree
Falls and then took a short break. Riders finished the morning heading north on
the Blue Ridge Parkway for an hour and down the mountain back to Grottoes.
After arriving back at the Fire house, riders munched down on a hearty variety of
lunch fixins’, and then had the drawing for numerous door prizes. Local sponsors
for the ride include Early’s Cycle Center, Shenandoah Harley Davidson and Blue
Ridge Power Sports. The event and fund raising efforts of Diane Trammell and
family raised a $1400.00 donation to assist local programs of the March of Dimes.
One of the main programs is to provide care for micro preemies, infants born less
than thirty-five weeks term and weighing less than five pounds. The University of
Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville is the nearest facility that has the specialized
equipment required for the care of these tiny, premature babies.

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 FAST, BUT FANTASTIC, CORN CHOWDER
2 Cups of Water
1 Pkg. of Creamy Chicken Ramen Brand Noodles
1 Can of Whole Kernel Corn, Drained
1 Can of Cream-Style Corn
1 Cup of Whole, Fresh Milk
1 tsp. Dried Minced Onion
1/4 tsp. Curry Powder
3/4 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 Tbl. Crumbled Cooked Bacon
1 Tbl. Minced Fresh Parsley
TRUE FRENCH ONION SOUP, MADE SIMPLE
2 Cans of Campbell’s French Onion Soup
3 Beef Bouillon Cubes
1 Bag of Pre made Garlic Croutons
1 Bag of Chef’s Style Shredded Swiss Cheese
2 Small, But Deep Soup Bowls (preferably with a
wide lip on the edge) I came up with this recipe
after ordering it at restaurants but it always being so ex-
pensive. This is fast and economical, ready in
3 minutes, and tastes totally rich.
GRILLED TUNA & JACK CHEESE w/ PURPLE ONION
1 Bowl of Your Best Tuna Salad Mix
2 Slices of Sour Dough Bread Per Sandwich
1 Tub of Your Favorite Margarine
1 Medium Sized Cast Iron Skillet
1 Small Purple Onion, Sliced Very Thinly
Many Slices of Monterey Jack Cheese
I make these regularly, and it’s weird that while a lot of
people I make these for don’t particularly care for a regular
tuna sandwich, when you grill it and add melted cheese
they scarf them down! My mom made this sandwich all
the time for me when I’d go to her house for lunch during
work. Comfort food.....yum.
HOT FESTIVE CRANBERRY DRINK
4 Cups of Frozen Cranberries
3 Qts. of Water; Divided
1-3/4 Cups Sugar or Splenda
1 Cup Orange Juice
1/2 Cup of “Red Hots” Candies
12 Whole Cloves
Cinnamon Twirl Sticks for Garnish
TO ALL OUR BRAVE, PROUD TROOPS....... YOU’RE IN OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS DAILY.
God Speed You Home.
In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Break ramen
noodles into large pieces. Add noodles and contents
of seasoning packet to water. Reduce heat to medium.
Cook, uncovered for 3 minutes or until noodles are
good and tender. Stir in corn, ream-style corn, milk,
onion and curry; heat through. Then stir in cheese,
bacon and parsley. Top with a dollop of sour cream.
This quick soup is delicious! Serve it up with hot crusty
bread and honey butter. Perfect for chilly days.
Heat soup in a separate saucepan until good and hot.
Add beef bouillon cubes and stir until well diluted. Do
not water down soup. Fill soup bowls 3/4 of the way
full with onion soup. Fill the remaining way with crou-
tons. Push croutons down gently so they all get wet
and down in the soup. Top off generously with Swiss
cheese. Place under broiler and broil until cheese is
melted and bubbly. Finish off with fresh cracked pep-
per on top. This soup totally rocks!
Get your skillet good and hot on medium. Butter up
one piece of bread. On the piece you haven’t buttered,
pile up some tuna salad on that piece. Place several
thin slices of purple onion on mound of tuna, then top
with enough slices of Jack cheese to cover thoroughly.
Place a heaping teaspoonful of margarine in hot skillet
to melt down. Put the buttered top on sandwich and put
that face down in the pan and then butter the other top
slice of bread while it’s in the pan . Stay with it and let
it get golden brown, then flip it and cover if you want to
help melt the cheese. Keep a close eye out, they burn
easily. Plate up and eat up while good and hot.
Cook berries until pop (15 min.), Strain through a fine
strainer; pressing with a spoon. Discard skins. Return
cranberries pulp and juice to the pan. Stir in sugar,
juices, red-hots and remaining water. Tie up cloves in
a cheesecloth and add to mix. Bring to a boil and cook
until sugar and candies dissolved. Discard cloves bag.
Serve hot with a stick of cinnamon. Warms you all over.
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 News Bytes
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MOTORCYCLISTS The American Automobile Association has issued Arnold Schwarzenegger in signing a bill to increase penalties against
a press release urging motorcyclists to “explore new safety advances motorists convicted of a Right-of-Way violation that results in injury. “I
- including airbags” in an effort “to help motorcycle riders curtail the remain committed to enhancing traffic safety in California .” SB-1021,
growing number of fatal crashes involving riders.” “AAA wants all which was signed into law on September 30, imposes additional fines
motorists to be aware that tremendous growth in the popularity of when a motorist is convicted of a traffic offense that causes “bodily
motorcycling has added millions of new motorcycles and riders to our injury” or “serious bodily injury” to another person. The new law also
roadways,” said AAA President, Robert L. Darbelnet. “This means driv- mandates that the California Driver’s Handbook and the curriculum
ers need to be more aware than ever of how to share the road safely of traffic-violator schools include information about “respecting the
with motorcycles. And motorcyclists need to take every opportunity to right-of-way of others, particularly pedestrians, bicycle riders, and
increase their margin of traffic safety… (and) better protect themselves motorcycle riders.” The R-O-W bill was sponsored by Senator Debra
by wearing protective gear, clearly illuminating their rides and looking Bowen (D-28) and co-sponsor Assembly Member Bonnie Garcia(R-
into new technologies such as motorcycles equipped with airbags, 80), worked with ABATE of California in successfully lobbying SB-1021
the road can be safer for all of us,” Darbelnet said. “Promising new into law. Sixteen states have now passed R-O-W Bills since Virginia
safety technologies - such as a motorcycle airbag system recently passed the first such legislation three years ago, spearheaded by
tested by AAA in cooperation with its equivalent motoring organization ABATE of Virginia and the Virginia Coalition of Motorcyclists (VCOM)
in Germany , ADAC – demonstrate that motorcycles can be equipped founded by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (AIM) Attorney Tom McGrath.
to provide much more protection for riders,” AAA said. AAA continued, They are: Arkansas , Georgia , Iowa , Louisiana , Maine, Missouri ,
“Motorcyclists owe it to themselves and their loved ones, to upgrade New Hampshire , New York , North Carolina , Oklahoma , Pennsyl-
to a high quality helmet if they have not already done so, and to wear vania , Virginia , Washington , West Virginia , Wisconsin , and now
appropriate eye protection, footwear, gloves, and bright or reflective California .
riding apparel.” “Motorists too, need to play a larger role in motorcycle
safety,” Darbelnet said. Approximately 50 percent all motorcycle CELEBRITY R-O-W By now you’ve probably read at least one
crashes involve another vehicle, according to AAA. report of Angelina Jolie’s sideswiping of a motorcycle, and injuring
the teenage girl passenger, as she supposedly fled the paparazzi in
AIR BAGS ON MOTORCYCLES SETTING A TREND As cyclist India where’s she’s shooting A Mighty Heart. But a version of the story
injuries and deaths increase, motorcycle makers are installing more from the local Indian media relays the firsthand accounts of both the
safety features — such as making greater use of antilock brakes and accident victim and an eyewitness: The student, Mittal Rawat (19), told
adding air bags. Some people wonder how effective air bags will be, Janwadi police and The Indian Express newspaper that; “Two vehicles
how much of a market exists, and how much they would save cycle were also proceeding towards the same direction and tried to overtake
owners on insurance. Honda Motor Co. added air bags in June to its me. One of the vehicles brushed against my motorcycle and I fell
fully loaded Gold Wing, an 860-pound touring bike designed for dis- down. Both the vehicles then sped away,” he said. Eyewitness Nikhil
tance driving in comfort and made near Marysville, Ohio. Honda began George, a student, said the two vehicles had jumped the signal; “Soon
working on its air bag system in 1990 after determining that more than after jumping the signal, one of the four-wheelers hit the motorcycle.
half of the motorcycle accidents that result in deaths or injuries occur The rider and a girl riding pillion fell, but had a narrow escape,” he
when the front of the motorcycle strikes another vehicle or object. The said. This Indian outlet’s version of events exemplifies their apparent
cost of airbags adds about $1,500 on a $24,000 Gold Wing. Yamaha disinterest in milking the accident story because of a celebrity’s in-
Motor Corp., with U.S. headquarters in Cypress , Calif. , is developing volvement; while young Rawat’s statement that “immediately following
an air bag system and is using a scooter with air bags for research the incident, Jolie’s vehicle pulled up beside me and my damaged
in Japan , according to the company’s Web site. Worldwide Riders, a motorcycle, rolled down a window, and she asked how old I was.
Cheyenne, Wyo.-based motorcycle accessories company, sells vests When I told her 19, she said to the driver, ‘No, he’s way too old to take
with protective bladders that inflate as riders are being ejected from home to Maddy and Shiloh . Let’s get out of here,’ and they drove off.
their motorcycles. “The motorcycle manufacturers are engaging in a I’m not sure what she meant by that,” would have set off a week of
lot of R&D in the area of — some would call it safety, some would call cover stories in the sensationalist American tabloid media, The Indian
it risk management,” said Tom Lindsay, spokesman for the Ohio-based Express let it pass without further exploitation. But NCOM News Bytes
American Motorcyclist Association. “It’s part of a trend.” Bob Hartwig, won’t.
chief economist for the New York City-based Insurance Information In-
stitute, said the insurance benefits of having motorcycle air bags prob- CALIFORNIA GOES HANDS-FREE California lawmakers have
ably would be small because the devices protect only the driver and joined New York and New Jersey in requiring drivers to use hands-free
only in frontal crashes. Air bags in cars protect drivers and passengers headsets, earbuds or speaker phones. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger
in front and side crashes. Jake Balzer, an analyst with Guzman & signed the ban on handheld cell phone use while driving, and the new
Company, an investment banking firm, said there may be somewhat law goes into effect in July 2008. Violators face a whopping $20 base
of a market for air bag-equipped motorcycles, but questioned whether penalty - local fees can be added in - that rises to $50 for subsequent
Honda will sell that many unless states require motorcycles to have offenses.
the devices. Tim Buche, president of the Motorcycle Industry Council,
said many motorcyclists love new features and will be attracted to LAW OF NATURAL SELECTION: “2 Killed In Motorcycle Crash;
air bags. But he said the market will determine whether the idea will
Police Say Rider Was On Phone. On October 9, a man and his wife
spread. “If air bags are going to be successful, they are going to be
available on other motorcycles,” he said. “It remains to be seen.” were killed when the motorcycle they were riding missed a curve and
ran into a concrete median in Ellettsville , Indiana , and police report
GOLDEN STATE ENACTS R-O-W LEGISLATION “I decided to sign that the driver was simultaneously talking on a cell phone and operat-
this bill after extensive consideration and thorough deliberation with ing the motorcycle when the crash happened. Neither was wearing a
helmet.” This newspaper report was sent to us by Tiger Mike Revere,
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Grand Opening
Knuckleheads Roadhouse
Virginia Beach, VA
October 13, 2006

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Helping the Kids of St. Judes Sunday, October 15, 2006
By Garth Hines

Ride was Sponsored by Blue Ridge Power Sports, Harrisonburg, Va. and Star City Power Sports, Roanoke Va. Greg
& Pat Kellam, owners of the Honda dealerships held the 1st Annual Charity ride and customer appreciation day. 85
riders left from Blue Ridge Power Sports at 12:00 to met with the 130 riders from Star City Power Sports at the Glen
Maury Park Campground in Buena Vista Va. for an afternoon of Food, music, and fellowship. The band Cimarron pro-
vided the vibes for the afternoon as riders munched on BBQ and fixings prepared by Aramark catering. The Kellam’s
event raised a donation of $4,000 for the St. Jude Children’s Hospitals. After refueling and batteries recharged many
riders ventured up Rt. 60 and on the Blue Ridge Parkway, this weekend was perfect for the parkway, light traffic, the
sun beating down, and near peak colors. Looking forward to next years event.

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 REMEMBERING THOSE FORGOTTEN
No one paid much attention to us when we returned -
That was probably not such a bad thing.
No one wanted to dwell on a lost cause -
Best just to forget.
We certainly weren’t heroes,
And we didn’t expect to be treated as such;
But a simple “thank you” would have been welcomed.
Instead, it was always the uncomprehending stare.
Toward the end, our wounds were more mental than
physical. We, more than our predecessors, under-
stood the futility of it all. Fear and sudden death,
though no longer daily companions, were certainly
not absent. In fact, toward the end, we began to kill
each other.
We hadn’t exactly lost - but, clearly, we had not won.
Frustration, recklessness, and insubordination were
emergent; Escape was sought through drugs and
booze. The world’s mightiest nation was “standing
down” in despair.
So again as I join the crowd on 11 November in my
adopted country Grateful for the sacrifice of earlier
generations, I also remember those of my own
generation of Americans Who never came back and,
worse, have never even been mourned.
Paul Doyle,
Vietnam veteran
Copyright © Veteran’s Day 1997,
By Paul F. Doyle, All Rights Reserved
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Red Fridays
Very soon, you will see a great many people
wearing Red every Friday. The reason? Americans
who support our troops used to be called the “silent
majority.” We are no longer silent, and are voicing
our love for God, country and home in record break-
ing numbers. We are not organized, boisterous or
overbearing.
Many Americans, like you, me and all our friends,
simply want to recognize that the vast majority of
America supports our troops. Our idea of showing
solidarity and support for our troops each Friday
with dignity and respect started in October and will
continue each and every Friday until the troops all
come home, sending a deafening message that ...
every red-blooded American who supports our men
and women afar, will wear something red.
By word of mouth, press, TV -- let’s make the Unit-
ed States on every Friday a sea of red much like a
homecoming football game in the bleachers. If every
one of us who loves this country will share this with
acquaintances, coworkers, friends, and family, it will
not be long before the USA is covered in RED and it
will let our troops know the once “silent” majority is
on their side more than ever, certainly more than the
media lets on.
The first thing a soldier says when asked “What
can we do to make things better for you?” is ...”We
need your support and your prayers.” Let’s get the
word out and lead with class and dignity, by example,
and wear something red every Friday.
 News Bytes
State Director of ABATE of Oklahoma and member of the National Co- than twice the state’s legal limit of .08, when the accident occurred
alition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) board of directors. He has this to add on State Road A1A south of Melbourne Beach leaving a 56-year-old
as editorial: “This is one heck of a shame, especially when so many male moped rider dead. The custom chopper builder was arrested on
of us are actively campaigning to reduce the number of motorcyclist charges of driving under the influence manslaughter, driving with his
deaths and injuries associated with OTHERS yakking on cell phones! license suspended and driving under the influence with serious bodily
We certainly don’t need to contribute to these totals ourselves by vio- injuries stemming from the Sept. 4 accident that killed Gerald Vernon
lating the Law Of Natural Selection, which is always out there to weed Morelock, a Sebastian Inlet park ranger who was killed in the head-on
out the stupid,” said Tiger Mike, adding “Of course, the idiot media collision between his 1983 Yamaha moped and Lane’s Dodge Ram
had to address that they weren’t wearing a helmet, but I don’t think it pickup when Lane attempted to pass several cars across a double yel-
would’ve mattered in this case. The most important piece of safety
equipment that needed to be used wasn’t, and that is what’s UNDER low section of the two-lane highway, violating Morelock’s right-of-way
the helmet, not the helmet itself!” and killing him instantly. Lane was transported to the Brevard County
Jail Complex where he was photographed and booked into the jail.
MONTANA FACES HELMET LAW THREAT In a request sent to He was released within 90 minutes on a $15,000 bond, officials said.
NCOM News Bytes from AMA Chairman Dal Smilie; “The MT Head The deadly crash was also not the only run-in with traffic enforcement
Injury group is having a state Senator draft a helmet bill. First one they for the celebrity biker. Lane was recently cleared of drunken driving
have tried in Montana since the early ‘80s,” going on to explain that charges stemming from a June encounter with the North Carolina
ABATE of Montana is an NCOM Member Group that may need assis- Highway Patrol who said Lane drove on the wrong side of a two-lane
tance “since we have not had a helmet law in a long time. So, let the road without a helmet. Lane refused a breath test, which resulted in
folks out there know.” Glen Fengstad, one of the leaders of ABATE of his license being suspended for a year. Miller said having a revoked
Montana , and Vice Chairman of the National Coalition of Motorcyclists license should have kept Lane from behind the wheel but apparently
(NCOM) board of directors, reported during the 2006 NCOM Conven- wasn’t enough to keep Lane from driving again.
tion that “Montana was vulnerable, and it seems to be coming to pass.
We have a new State Board, which seems to be very ‘gung-ho’ and WEIRD NEWS: ANGRY DRUNK DRIVER RUNS HIMSELF OVER
hopefully with guidance of Dal and myself and a few other ‘old hands’ A drunk driver, who drove at a gang of bikers while waving a pool
we will again stave off this threat.” cue, ran himself over after getting out of his car. The 50-year-old was
driving along Highway 4 near Concord , California , when he saw the
IMPLEMENTING THE NATIONAL AGENDA FOR MOTORCYCLE
bikers, many of whom were wearing leather and skull caps. California
SAFETY ImplementNAMS.org is a new website introduced by the
Motorcycle Safety Foundation to focus on improving rider safety and Highway Patrol Officer Scott Yox told the San Francisco Chronicle
to help stem the rise in motorcyclist crashes by implementing the Na- the man waved a pool cue at the bikers and swerved his car towards
tional Agenda for Motorcycle Safety. Released in November 2000 as a them. The bikers split into two groups to get away and the irate driver
joint, two-year effort of NHTSA and the MSF, NAMS is a comprehen- aimed his car at two bikers who had pulled off the highway. He got
sive blueprint and strategic vision for the future of motorcyclist safety. out of his car with the pool cue - but before he could do anything, he
Intended to provide direction to the safety community for a decade was knocked down by his own car which had been left in reverse.
or more, the plan addresses safety countermeasures on a variety of The man was knocked into the highway and his car reversed into the
fronts. NAMS outlines 82 specific recommended actions to improve center divider. Some of the bikers grabbed him and pulled him out
motorcyclist safety, categorized in five major areas: research and infor- of danger. Authorities said they had no idea why Brooks reacted the
mation, and human, social, vehicle and environmental factors. The Na- way he did to the bikers, who kept calm and didn’t retaliate. “We don’t
tional Agenda for Motorcycle Safety was always intended to inspire the believe they went to fisticuffs with him,” said Officer Yox. The man
mobilization of efforts to promote and improve motorcycle safety on suffered cuts and scratches and was taken to a near by hospital. He
all levels. Dr. Sue Bailey, Administrator of the National Highway Traffic could face charges of assault with a deadly weapon and drink driving.
Safety Administration referred to the NAMS document in her Forward
Letter as “…a blueprint for the future.” The Administrator also men- WIERDER NEWS: SOBER BIKER RUNS HIMSELF OVER A
tioned in the NHTSA NAMS Forward Letter, “My challenge to you, the 17-year-old youth allowed 408 vehicles go over his body in Orissa’s
motorcycling and traffic safety communities is to take action on those Malkangiri district in India . Debraj Senapati, who practices martial
parts of the National Agenda that you can support so the recommen-
dations become reality and motorcycle safety is enhanced.” She goes arts, placed himself between two wooden slabs on a mud field and
on to add, “I believe there is something in the National Agenda for allowed the vehicles - 404 motorcycles and four cars - to run over his
Motorcycle Safety for everyone to work toward. The motorcycling and stomach one by one in 20 minutes in the presence of thousands of
traffic safety communities must give it life.” The MSF has established people on October 9th. In the past, Senapati had allowed 70 vehicles
a NAMS Grant Program available for those who wish to implement in- - all motorcycles - to run over his body. He now plans to break the
novative projects based upon the recommendations provided in NAMS world record by allowing 500 motorcycles and five cars to run over his
. This small-award grant program targets a broad range of grassroots body. “I aim to create a world record,” Senapati was quoted as saying
efforts to improve motorcyclist safety. The grants, up to $10,000 each, by a local newspaper.
may be used to jumpstart new programs or to support ongoing efforts
that complement NAMS recommendations. QUOTABLE QUOTE: “For if men are to be precluded from offering
their sentiments on a matter...reason is of no use to us...dumb and
CELEBRITY BIKE BUILDER FACES DUI MANSLAUGHTER silent we may be led, like sheep, to the slaughter.” George Washington
CHARGES IN FATAL ACCIDENT Billy Lane turned himself in to (1732-1799) Patriot and first President of the United States of America
face DUI manslaughter charges, as Florida Highway Patrol spokes-
woman Kim Miller said Lane’s blood alcohol level was .192, more
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Have you ever stopped into a cool little shop that not many people know about & you feel like you’ve just found a hidden treasure? Well,
each month we’ll be featuring places such as these that have been found by our readers so that others can go check out these gems of the
road for themselves. If you’d like to turn us on to someplace cool that you’ve been & you think we should spread the word – drop us an
email & a picture or 2 anytime

COOL RIDZ
It’s been all for the
love of motorcycles and
everything affiliated with
them over the past 25
years. Whether it’s riding,
building, or drag racing
them, makes the crew of
Bobby, Chris and Eddie
at Cool Ridz a must stop
shop! From the second
you come in to contact
with these guys you notice
their excitement, curios-
ity and their friendliness,
just being themselves
quality crafted bikes that are fun to ride everyday. Giv-
ing the highest regards to even the little details on each
and every motorcycle in addition to the respectful atten-
tion to their customers, will no doubt end up making the
guys at Cool Ridz your trusted friends. Cool Ridz can
do service and maintenance on Harley Davidsons and
metrics including upgrades and accessories. Custom
paint work, powder coating and chroming are also avail-
able. They will even make arrangements to pick up and
deliver your motorcycle, always with the utmost care.
Since not having alot of time to drag race since the shop
has opened, Cool Ridz has kept showing their love for
the sport by sponsoring The Tony Davidson Drag Racing
Team. Get the attention you deserve and check them out
at their shop in Herndon, Virginia, located at 265 Sunset
Park Dr., on the web www.coolridz.com, phone 703-
796-1888 or at the upcoming Dulles Motorcycle Expo
in Chantilly, Va on December 30th and 31st. Until next
month...Always Ride Hard, ~Linda
THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE 35
Virginia International Raceway Trip
By: Jody Douglas

In late September my husband, John, and I rode our BMWs

(R1150RT and R1100RS respectively) to Alton, VA to the Virginia
International Raceway (VIR) for the Mid-Atlantic & Southeast
Regional Championship Series races. The VIR is situated in the
Southern Virginia countryside and is a beautiful course for riders
and spectators alike. After registering, we rode from our room,
which was a “garage suite” right next to the race track, to the Oak
Tree Tavern, one of two eating places on the grounds of the Race-
way. The restored Tavern is beautiful, and the food scrumptious.
Races were run all weekend, with the “experts” starting first and the
“amateurs” following a few seconds later. Nate Kern, current South-
east and Mid-Atlantic Region Champion, raced to several more wins
over the weekend. Nate is one of the few racers riding BMWs on
the circuits, and is a joy to watch. We rode home via the Blue Ridge
Parkway,and spent an extra day at the Peaks of Otter Lodge while
waiting for a new clutch cable for my bike. It conveniently broke just
as we pulled into the Lodge! A quick trip to the Lynchburg, VA
BMW dealer for the cable, and my husband had me back on the
road home. It was a great weekend full of exciting racing, relaxing
hiking at the Peaks of Otter, and pleasant riding through the
southern Virginia countryside.

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The Origins of Veterans Day
In 1921, an unknown World War I American soldier
was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. This site,
on a hillside overlooking the Potomac River and the
city of Washington, became the focal point of rever-
ence for America’s veterans.
Similar ceremonies occurred earlier in England
and France, where an unknown soldier was buried
in each nation’s highest place of honor (in England,
Westminster Abbey; in France, the Arc de Triomphe).
These memorial gestures all took place on Novem-
ber 11, giving universal recognition to the celebrated
ending of World War I fighting at 11 a.m., November
11, 1918 (the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th
month). The day became known as “Armistice Day.”
Armistice Day officially received its name in
America in 1926 through a Congressional resolution.
It became a national holiday 12 years later by similar
Congressional action. If the idealistic hope had been
realized that World War I was “the War to end all
wars,” November 11 might still be called Armistice
Day. But only a few years after the holiday was
proclaimed, war broke out in Europe. Sixteen and
one-half million Americans took part. Four hundred
seven thousand of them died in service, more than
292,000 in battle.

Armistice Day Changed To Honor All Veterans

An answer to the question of how to pay tribute to
those who had served in this latest, great war came
in a proposal made by Representative Edwin K.
Rees of Kansas: Change Armistice Day to Veterans
Day, and make it an occasion to honor those who
have served America in all wars. In 1954 President
Eisenhower signed a bill proclaiming November 11
as Veterans Day.
On Memorial Day 1958, two more unidentified
American war dead were brought from overseas
and interred in the plaza beside the unknown sol-
dier of World War I. One was killed in World War II,
the other in the Korean War. In 1973, a law passed
providing interment of an unknown American from
the Vietnam War, but none was found for several
years. In 1984, an unknown serviceman from that
conflict was placed alongside the others. To honor
these men, symbolic of all Americans who gave their
lives in all wars, an Army honor guard, The 3d U.S.
Infantry (The Old Guard), keeps day and night vigil.
A law passed in 1968 changed the national com-
memoration of Veterans Day to the fourth Monday
in October. It soon became apparent, however, that
November 11 was a date of historic significance
to many Americans. Therefore, in 1978 Congress
returned the observance to its traditional date.

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 The Joker’s Wild
In a Chicago hospital, a gentleman had made several
attempts to get into the men’s restroom, but it had always
been occupied. A nurse noticed his predicament. Sir”,
she said “ You may use the ladies room if you promise
not to touch any of the buttons on the wall.” He did what
he needed to and as he sat there, he noticed the buttons
he had promised not to touch. Each button was identified
by letters: WW, WA, PP, and a red one labeled ATR. Who
would know if he touched them? So, he did. He couldn’t
resist. He pushed “WW”. Warm water was sprayed gently
upon his bottom. What a nice feeling, he thought. Men
restrooms don’t have nice things like this. Anticipating
greater pleasure, he pushed the “WA” button. Warm air
replaced the warm water, gently drying his underside.
When this stopped, he pushed the PP button. A large
powder puff caressed his bottom adding a fragile scent
of spring flower to this unbelievable pleasure.. The ladies
restroom was more than a restroom, it is sheer heavenly
pleasure. When the powder puff completed its pleasure,
he couldn’t wait to push the ATR button which he knew
would be supreme ecstasy. Next thing he knew he opened
his eyes, he was in a hospital bed and a nurse was staring
down at him. “What happened?” he exclaimed. The last
thing I remember was pushing the ATR button. “The button
ATR is an “Automatic Tampon Remover”. Your penis is
under your pillow.”
Actual and True Classified Ad that ran in UT Gazette
$10,000 06’ Suzuki GSXR 1000 Farmington , UT 84025
- August 7, 2006 2006 Suzuki 1000. This bike is perfect!
It has 1000 miles and has had its’ 500 mile dealer service.
(Expensive) It’s been adult ridden, all wheels have always
been on the ground. I use it as a cruiser/commuter. I’m
selling it because it was purchased without proper consent
of a loving wife. Apparently “Do whatever the hell you
want” doesn’t mean what I thought. Call Steve...(801)
(number deleted to avoid further embarrassment).
A woman was helping her husband set up his computer,
and at the appropriate point in the process, told him that
he would now need to enter a password. Something he
will use to log on.The husband was in a rather amorous
mood and figured he would try for the shock effect to bring
this to his wife’s attention. So, when the computer asked
him to enter his password, he made it plainly obvious to
his wife that he was keying in. P...E...N...I....S. His wife
fell off her chair laughing when the computer replied:
PASSWORD REJECTED. NOT LONG ENOUGH
Remember..... . SOME PEOPLE ARE A LOT LIKE
SLINKIES.......... THEY ARE NOT REALLY GOOD FOR
ANYTHING, BUT..... THEY STILL BRING A SMILE TO
YOUR FACE WHEN YOU PUSH THEM DOWN A FLIGHT
OF STAIRS. :)
There are two statues in a park; one of a nude man and
one of a nude woman. They had been facing each other
across a pathway for a hundred years, when one day an
angel comes down from the sky and, with a single gesture,
brings the two to life. The angel tells them, “As a reward
The Joker’s Wild
THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE 38
for being so patient through a hundred blazing summers
and dismal winters, you have been given life for thirty
minutes to do what you’ve wished to do the most.” He
looks at her, she looks at him, and they go running off
together behind the shrubbery. The angel waits patiently
as the bushes rustle and giggling ensues. After fifteen
minutes, the two return, out of breath and laughing. The
angel tells them, “Um, you have fifteen minutes left.”
The male statue asks the woman statue, “Would you
like to do it again?” “Oh, yes let’s,” she replies! “But let’s
change positions. This time, I’ll hold the pigeon down,
and you crap on its head.”
A man walks into a drug store with his 8-year old son.
They happen to walk by the condom display and the boy
has seen them before and always been fascinated and
decides to ask his dad what they are all about. “What
are these, Dad? To which the father matter-of-factly
replies, “Those are called condoms, son. Men use them
to have safe sex.” “Oh, I see,” replied the boy. “Yes, I’ve
heard of these in health class.” He picks up a package of
3 and asks, “Why are there 3 in this package?” The dad
replies, “Those are for high school boys, ONE for Friday,
ONE for Saturday, and ONE for Sunday. “Cool” says the
boy. He picks up a 6 pack, “Well then, who are these
for?” The dad replies, “Those are for college men. TWO
for Friday, TWO for Saturday and TWO for Sunday.”
“WOW!” exclaimed the boy. “That is so totally cool.” He
picks up a 12 packs and screams at his dad, “Dad, who
in the world uses these?”. With a sigh and a tear in his
eye, the dad replies, “Those are for married men, son.
ONE for January, ONE for February, ONE for March...
M. B. had lived a long and satisfying life as a skirt
chaser-horn dog, but was now in his 90’s and residing
in a local nursing home. Well, most of his life the “B”ster
had preferred his women quite a bit younger than
him, so when he began residing at the nursing home,
he noticed the average age of any female resident
was about 75, and this was just not acceptable to his
standards. One day, one of the younger and feistier
nurses’ aide approached M.B., “I know just what you’re
wanting, and for $25. I’ll have sex with you right over
there in that rocking chair.” M.B. looked surprised but
didn’t say a word. The nurse continued, “For $50. I’ll do
it with you on that nice soft sofa over there, but for $100.
I’ll take you back to my room, light some candles, and
give you the most romantic evening you’ve ever had in
your life.” M.B. still says nothing but after a couple of
minutes, starts digging down in his pants pockets. He
pulls out a wrinkled $100. bill and holds it up, proudly.
“So, you want the nice romantic evening in my room,”
says the nurse. “Get real,” M.B. says, “Do me four times
in the rocker”.
Happy Thanksgiving to ALL of our Service people
at home and all our Troops far way from home. You
have all our gratitude, love and prayers.
 serts for others to sample.)
Everyone who came had a great time. Some brought
tents or campers and stayed the night and I heard rumors
that later in the evening there were some not-so-willing
swimmers in the pool!
In other happenings: On October 1st we, along with The
Rock (Martinsburg, WV), The Canterbury Center (Shep-
herdstown, WV), and the WV Chapter of the Alzheimer’s
Association, put on a ride to raise money for Alzheimer’s
research. Thankfully the weather cooperated and we had
beautiful, sunny skies for most of the day.
A.B.A.T.E. of West Virginia Since I managed to forget my camera, you’ll have to take
1st Annual Eastern Panhandle Chapter Family Picnic my word for it that the ride’s back roads route wound
through some beautiful scenery. We ended the ride at
The Rock where we had an auction further benefit the As-
On September 23rd the Eastern Panhandle Chapter of
sociation. In total, we raised almost $1200 dollars.
ABATE held its 1st annual family picnic at the Armstrong
Ranch in Falling Waters, WV. Ronnie Armstrong and his
Randy Kidder, Vice President
family graciously offered the use of their grounds and
A.B.A.T.E. of West Virginia
even had a hog roasted for the event. Our hats go off to
the Armstrong family for all their hospitality! Eastern Panhandle Chapter
There were plenty of activities for everyone. The most
popular activity for the younger set was a moon bounce
and the adults enjoyed the classic bluegrass of the New
Moon Band. After the band finished, a DJ played a variety
of music and even offered karaoke! Everyone enjoyed the
impromptu hayrides around the pasture where the pony,
goat, and llama got lots of attention.
We had a horseshoe tournament played on two pits, but
the daylight ended before the final game so the last two
teams agreed to donate the “proceeds.” Unfortunately,
the bike games were cancelled due to too much rain.
But let’s not forget about all that food! The flower-fes-
tooned hog, brought in on a huge wooded “tray,” was
great! The EPC provided some tasty fried chicken and
almost everyone brought some sort of dish to pass. My
favorites were the desserts! (I did leave a few bits of des-

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FREEDOM RELIEF RIDE V
Shenandoah Harley-Davidson, Staunton, VA

Freedom Relief V was a ride for LCPL Jason Redifer, a local Marine who was killed in the line of duty in Iraq in 2005.
His mother, two brothers and stepfather accompanied us to Washington and we went to his gravesite together.
While we were up there we also visited the gravesite of SGT Michael LaLush, also a local Marine KIA in Operation
Iraqi Freedom. We were filled in on his life by his mother and father. We had 114 bikes total that rode with us to the
National Cemetery and collected approx. $2500.00 for the Jason Redifer Scholarship Fund.

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 On Saturday, I skipped the charity ride, but went back to Riverfront

Of course the highlight of Sunday was the bike give-a-way, and

Part of the proceeds went to the Music City Foundation. The event

Charlie Jackson Wins OCC Bike

Charlie Jackson won the lucky draw for a free Orange County
Chopper’s bike, as the finale of the Nashville stop on the OCC In
America 2006 Tour. The sharp chopper’ black, with yellow and red
flames, will look great in Charlie’s hometown of Ashland City. Even
though Charlie is with Chromemasters, he won’t have much op-
portunity to add much to this tricked-out ride. Chromemasters had
plated the Statue of Liberty, Lincoln, and I, Robot bikes, for OCC, now
Charles has one of his own. He was the first male and, also, the first
winner, to be present at a tour stop, for the award. Turns out, he was
one of the Covenant Confirmers, who helped load up our bikes, on the
trailer, after the deer decided to ride, with me, back in June. Proves
that good things happen to good people.
Nashville was the third stop of the four stop tour, with the final stop
to be in Austin, TX. The Teutuls and their crew from the American
Chopper TV show, spent a busy three days in Music City. It started
out with a VIP Kick-off Party at the Opryland Hotel on Friday night. I
was lucky enough to score a pass and joined the other attendees in
enjoying free food and drink, while eyeing the Theme Bikes, which
were brought on the tour. These bikes were built on the TV show. The
Fire Bike was the headliner, with which the attendees could have their
pictures made (for free, even). The Black Widow, POW/MIA, Mickie-
Vinnie, and Comanche Bikes, along with several others that I can’t
name were on display. Beautiful bikes, but I don’t think I would want to
ride one to Sturgis. Paul Sr., Paulie, and Mikey staged a question and
answer session, followed by an autograph signing, which also included
Vinnie, Jason, Rick, Christian, and Cody. As an aside, if you’ve never
seen “Divine” at Opryland, you need to. This lady is painted green,
covered in leaves, and gets in some positions you won’t believe. She
will blend into the foliage and people walk right past, not ever seeing
her. Really neat.
Friday night, Judy and I went down to Riverfront Park to join in the
event. While sampling the free VIP beer, we had a chance to swap
stories, with several of the shop crew. Yes, Paul Sr. really does yell
and throw stuff, in the shop. No, Mikey isn’t as dumb as he acts. He
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THUNDER FOR Donations Being Accepted for the Skate Park

THE PARK
December 2nd, 2006 – Virginia Beach, VA
Rebuilding Fund

All money donated will go to the rebuilding of the Skate

Park at Mount Trashmore Park
To give a little more background on the story behind
The Skate Park at Mount Trashmore Park was heavily
the Mt Trashmore Skatepark fire, we’d like to share
damaged in an early morning fire on August 16, 2006.
the following:
Initial estimates place the cost of rebuilding the skate park
at $200,000. The Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation
Excerpts take from The Virginian-Pilot By DUANE
Foundation has generously agreed to collect donations
BOURNE © August 16, 2006
from the public to help us rebuild the skate park.
Anyone interested in making a donation should send a
VIRGINIA BEACH - A sudden, suspicious fire wiped out
check, payable to “Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation
part of the skate park at Mount Trashmore on Wednesday
Foundation” (with “Skate Park Rebuilding Fund” written in
morning. The fire was reported at 4:11 a.m. by a motor-
the note field), to
ist who was driving past on Interstate 264. Before long,
the fire intensified to three alarms. When it was over, half
Skate Park Rebuilding Fund
of the skate park had sustained irreparable damage. All
c/o Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation Foundation
that remained for displaced skaters and riders was the
PO Box 2237
vert ramp that opened in February, which was yards away
Virginia Beach, VA 23450
from the flames.
The city built the first skateboard facilities at Mount Trash-
more in the early 1980s, with two asphalt “snake runs” at
For more information about the Virginia Beach Parks and
Encore Hill. Later, a vert ramp and small half-pipe were
Recreation Foundation, please visit http://www.vbprf.org or
added. When those ramps wore down, the present skate
e-mail mailto:vbprf@yahoo.com.
park was built in 2003 for $300,000.

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 BIKER FRIENDLY LISTING Outer Banks Harley-Davidson
1223 U.S. Highway 17 South
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 338-8866
www.outerbankshd.com
Virginia
Al’s Towing & Nicky’s Custom
5570 Raby Rd
Norfolk, VA 23541
(407) 455-6667
www.alstowing.com
American Legend Custom Motorcycles
10611 Wards Rd
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 821-5303
www.americanlegendcustomcycles.com
Bayside Harley-Davidson
3403 High Street
Portsmouth, VA
(757) 397-5550
www.baysidehd.com
Black Wolf Harley-Davidson
18100 Black Wolf Lane
Where There’s Bikes….There’s Abington, VA 24211
(276) 628-5822
Burcham Cycles, Inc.
1500 Boulevard
Maryland Colonial Heights, VA
(804) 526-2300
Harley Davidson of Washington www.burchamscycles.com
9407 Livingston Rd.
Ft. Washington, MD Busted Knuckles Custom Cycles
(301) 248-1200 128-4 Windy Hill Lane
Winchester, VA
Harley-Davidson/Buell Shop of Ocean City 540-545-8733
10716 Ocean Gateway
Berlin, MD Catlin Kustom Cycles
(410) 629-1599 1909 Boulevard
Colonial Heights, VA
804526-2208
Harley-Davidson/Buell Shop of Williamsport www.ckccustoms.com
10210 Governor Lane Blvd - Suite 2004
Williamsport, MD 21795 Chix Custom Cycles
(301) 223-1800 or (301) 416-3900 3745 Shore Drive
Virginia Beach, VA
Harley-Davidson of Maryland Inc/Elkridge (757) 363-2453
www.chixcustomcycles.com
Buell
7010 Troy Hill Drive
Elkridge, MD 21075 Chopperz 4 Life Mfg Inc.
22 Zerkel Street
(410) 796-1044
Luray, VA 22835
(540) 743-2925
Haus of Trikes Email: staff@chopperz4life.com
12636 Sunset Ave. Unit F5 Web: www.chopperz4life.com
Ocean City, MD
(410) 213-2421 Classic Twins
www.hausoftrikes.com 19363 Brandy Road
Brandy Station, VA
(540) 829-0313
North Carolina
Coleman Power Sports
Curly’s Harley-Davidson/Buell 435 S. Washington St.
3825 Reidsville Road Falls Church, VA
Winston-Salem, NC (800) 888-3619
336-722-3106
Coleman Power Sports
Davis Harley-Davidson 14105 Telegraph Rd.
2215 Hanford Rd. Woodbridge, VA
Burlington, NC 27215 (703) 497-1500
(336) 227-1261
Colonial Harley-Davidson/Buell
www.davishd.com
1701 Temple Parkway
Prince George, VA
Kitty Hawk Harley-Davidson
8739 Highway 158 (804) 861-4700
Harbinger, NC 27941
COOL RIDZ
(252) 491-2091 265 Sunset Park Dr
www.kittyhawkhd.com Herndon, VA
(703)796-1888
www.coolridz.com
Nag’s Head Harley-Davidson
4104 S. Dare Trail Cycle Creations
Milepost 13 (Highway 159 Bypass) 4230 Lankford Hwy
Nags Head, NC 27959 New Church, VA 23415
(252) 255-5922 (757) 854-4144
www.nagsheadhd.com
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Departure Bike Works Patriot Harley-Davidson
5216 Hull St 9739 Lee Highway
Richmond, VA Fairfax, VA
(804) 231-0244 (703) 352-5400
www.departure.com
ProStreet Cycles
Devil Dawg Custom Cycles 8075 Jefferson Davis Hwy
14512 Lee Road Units C, D & E Richmond, VA 23237
Chantilly, VA 20151 (804) 271-7766
(703) 378-4115 or (888) 550-9810 www.prostreetcycles.net
www.devildawgcustomcycles.com
Revolutionary Harley-Davidson
East Coast Harley/Buell 6401 Richmond Rd
17975 Main Street Lightfoot, VA 23090
Dumfries, VA (757) 565-5122
(703) 221-3757
Richmond Harley-Davidson
Full House Cycles 10441 Washington Highway
100 Full House Drive Glen Allen, VA
Winchester, VA (804) 550-9280
540-667-0088
Riders, Inc
Gator Hole Powersports 928 Cycle Lane
342 Mecklenburg Drive South Hill, VA
Chase City, VA 23924 877-913-1379
(434) 372-1771 www.ridersinc.net
Grove’s Winchester Harley-Davidson/Buell, Inc. Roanoke Valley Harley-Davidson/Buell
140 Independence Drive 1925 Peters Creek Road
Winchester, VA 22602 Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 662-4468 (540) 562-5424
Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson/Buell Rob’s Used Harley Parts
6450 George Washington Memorial Highway Herndon, VA
Yorktown, VA (703) 476-6607
(757) 872-7223 www.robsusedharleyparts.com
Harley-Davidson of Lynchburg Rocket Rogers Old 97 Choppers
20452 Timberlake Road 2830 Riverside Drive
Lynchburg, VA Danville, VA 24540
434-237-2381 434-792-3132
www.rocketrogersmotorcycles.com
Harley-Davidson of Wytheville
430 Lithia Road Shenandoah Harley-Davidson/Buell
Wytheville, VA 213 Rolling Thunder Lane
276-228-9000 Staunton, VA
(540) 213-7433
Iron Core www.shenhd.com
977 Chimney Hill Shopping Center
Virginia Beach, VA Southside Harley-Davidson/Buell, Inc.
(757) 631-8393 385 North Witchduck Rd
Virginia Beach, VA
Iron Sports Custom Cycles (757) 499-8964
3520 Williamson Road
Roanoke, VA South Richmond Harley-Davidson Shop
(540) 366-0042 10011 Hull Street
Richmond, VA
Jim McClure’s (804) 745-3445
Master Performance Cycles
3707 Rochambeau Dr. Stonewall Cycle
Williamsburg Va. 23188 705 E. Stonewall
757 566-0544 Fax 566-8218 Front Royal, VA 22630
mrspokehead@aol.com (540) 631-7544
King’s Restoration Suicide Jack Choppers
36 Cloverdale Pl. 2520 Waco Street
Cloverdale, VA Richmond, VA 23294
(540) 966-3911 (804) 501-0006
Email: sjchoppers@msn.com
Mark Long Cycles Web: www.SuicideJack.cc
www.marklongcycles.com
68 Cool Springs Rd Thunder Road Harley-Davidson
Fredericksburg, VA 4960 Riverside Drive
(540) 899-6700 Danville, VA 24541-5630
& (434) 822-BIKE (2453)
22890 Quicksilver Dr www.davishd.com
Dulles, VA
(703) 661-8600 Tidewater Motorcycles Inc.
4324 Godwin Blvd
Nicky’s Custom Auto & Cycle Suffolk, VA
5570 Raby Rd. (757) 255-4200
Norfolk, VA 23502 Tom’s Custom Cycles
(757) 461-7097, (757) 455-6667 7203A George Washington Memorial Hwy Rt17
Nicky’s cell: (757) 407-2696 Yorktown, VA
www.alstowing.com (757) 898-7702
Top Notch Custom Cycles
Outlanders 2011 Princess Anne Street
4768 US Highway 211 West Fredericksburg, VA 22401-3456
Luray, VA 22835 (540) 899-9929 www.topnotchcustomcycles.com
(540) 743-2040
www.outlanders.ws
email: outlnd@shentel.net
 Waugh Enterprises Route 17 – The Rider’s Highway HOOTERs of Tidewater
385 Waugh Boulevard 3403 High Street (Hwy 17) Virginia Beach
Orange, VA Portsmouth, VA 23707 Chesapeake
(540) 672-5550 (757) 967-8268 Waterside CHARTER BOAT AMETHYST. Rehobeth Beach,
route17va@aol.com Norfolk DE (1/2 an hour north of Ocean City MD) on Indian
Whiskey Bent Choppers Hampton
25419 Constitution Highway River Inlet. All types of Salt Water Fishing. Rods,
The Shade Tree Newport News Bait & Tackle furnished. Call Capt. Paul 1-800-
Rhoadesville, VA www.myshadetree.net
(540) 854-9208 757-435-2457 999-8119 website: www.atbeach.com/amethyst
HOOTERs of Chesterfield
1211 Huguenot Rd
Whiskey Choppers Trends Midlothian, VA
(757) 961-6333 www.whiskeychoppers.com 6405 Williamson Road (804) 378-9464
Manufacturing & Service Facility:612 Industrial Park Roanoke, VA
Drive (540) 362-9790 HOOTERs of Chester
Newport News, VA 2401 West Hundred Road Two Feathers Tattoos
West Virginia Chester, VA “Art With A Pulse”
Whitt’s Harley-Davidson/Buell Sales, Inc. (804) 425-9464
9321 Center Street (757) 575-5977
C/A Bike Accessories
Manassas, VA 1615 Wichest Ave. HOOTERS of Fredericksburg
(703) 369-7077 Martinsburg, WV 25401 10400 Spotsylvania Ave
www.whittshd.com (304) 263-8229 Fredericksburg, VA Southern Attitude Band
bikeaccessories@aol.com (540) 898-8044 Country * Southern Rock * Classic Rock
West Virginia
For Bookings Call Ben Duncan (757) 713-2088
Cole Harley-Davidson HOOTERS of Richmond
1804 Bland St. 7912 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA The Rhythm Pigs
Bluefield, WV 24701 Contact: Timmy Fodrey
(304) 324-8116 (804) 270-9464
Clark Insurance Agency (757) 961-9020
4709 Mason Rest Ct. Hoss’s Deli www.rhythmpigs.com
Mike’s Harley-Davidson
Highway 119 Preece Bottom Rd Richmond, VA 806 Old Oyster Point
Delbartown, WV 25670 (804) 271-1961 Newport News, VA
(304) 426-4241 (757) 596-9104
Al’s Towing of Virginia – 24 Hour Service
Marilyn’s Hot Rod Café 5570 Raby Rd.
North Carolina 4207 Wards Rd Norfolk, VA 23502
Help Me Ride – Motorcycle Financing Lynchburg, VA (757) 461-7097, (757) 455-6667
1-800-881-6002 Barry’s Walnut Island Restaurant, Lodge, (434) 832-1555 Al’s cell (757) 407-2735
www.helpmeride.com Sports Center & Marina
169 Walnut Island Blvd www.alstowing.com
Mary Jayne’s Lazy Horse Bar & Grill
Grandy, NC 27939 565 Cedar Road
(252) 453-4153 Chesapeake, Va 23322
www.outerbanksbikerally.com (757) 549-0367
Virginia Private Motorcycle Lessons
Dirty Dick’s Crab House Randzz Restaurant & Pub In The Wind With A Friend
Dye Art Custom Airbrush & Graphics On the Bypass, Hwy 158 6001 Holland Rd. Bonnie French – Certified Instructor
200 Commerce Circle, Suite L Kill Devil Hills, NC Suffolk, VA 23437 (804) 720-6457
Yorktown, VA 23693 (252) 449-CRAB (757) 657-9331 Website: www.privatemotorcyclelessons.com
(757) 596-1867 EVERY NIGHT IS BIKE NIGHT!
www.dyeart.com Krazy’s Saloon
Rt 1 South
Rockingham, NC 28379
(757) 327-1837 Virginia
(910) 610-3839
Bob Chapman – The Biker’s Realtor
Epstein, Sandler & Flora P.C. Bayside Harley-Davidson
413 W. York Street Mako Mike’s Restaurant 2211 Frederick Blvd I-264 Exit 5 926-A J. Clyde Morris Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23610 MP 7 – US 158 Bypass Portsmouth, VA 23704 Newport News, VA 23601
1-800-9-THE-LAW Kill Devil Hills, NC 757 397-5550 (757) 897-9790
252-480-1919 www.baysidehd.com bob@movingwithbob.com
The Law Office of Tom McGrath www.movingwithbob.com
1-800-321-8968 Virginia Eagle Rider Motorcycle Rental
www.motorcyclevirginia.com 14159 Mariah Court John McCormick
Boneshakers Saloon Chantilly, VA Family Realty GMAC
1297 W. General Booth Blvd 703-802-9860 3420 Holland Rd. Suite 107
Virginia Beach, VA 1-866-268-6782 Virginia Beach VA. 23452
(757) 961-8382 www.eagleriderdc.com (757) 718-3925
Virginia johnmccormick@familyrealtygmac.com
Chillin & Grillin Shack Harley-Davidson/Buell Shop of Ocean City www.familyrealtyGMAC.com
2097 New Market Rd 10716 Ocean Gateway
Diva Customs Richmond, VA Berlin, MD
501 17th St. (804) 795-4114 (410) 629-1599 Marcus Griffey or Steve Schwab
Virginia Beach, VA 23451 United Capital Mortgage
(757) 428-DIVA Club Car Café Kitty Hawk Harley-Davidson 780 Lynnhaven Pkwy Suite 420
www.divacustoms.com 18497 Dunne Ave 8739 Caratoke Highway Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Parksley, VA 23421 Harbinger, NC 27941 (757) 619-5712 or (757) 403-0708
Fast Lane Biker Gear & Accessories (757) 665-7822 252 491-2091 100 % FINANCING NO CLOSING COST
166 S. Rosemont Rd. Ste. G www.kittyhawkhd.com WE ARE A BANK/BROKER
Virginia Beach, VA 23452 The Cactus Steakhouse & Saloon
(757) 340-4446 6401 George Washington Memorial Hwy Rt 17
Yorktown, VA
Harley-Haven (757) 898-8500 North Carolina
1920Atlantic Ave Segeleon Racing LLC
Virginia Beach, VA (757) 651-7451
Damon & Company Sports Bar & Grill Barry’s Walnut Island Restaurant, Lodge, Email: lsegeleon@pssfed.com
(757) 425-2458 7104 George Washington Memorial Hwy Sports Center & Marina
Rt. 17 North 169 Walnut Island Blvd
Mr. D’s Leather & Novelties Gloucester, VA Grandy, NC 27939 Trailer World
9902A Warwick Blvd (804) 693-7218 (252) 453-4153 1982 George Washington Memorial Highway
Newport News, VA www.damonsbar.com www.outerbanksbikerally.com Gloucester Point, VA 23062
(757) 599-4070 www.vatrailerworld.com
Dirty Dick’s Crab House Comfort Inn Oceanfront South
Reeps Riders Rudee Inlet 8031 Old Oregon Inlet Road
3601B E. Ocean View Ave Virginia Beach, VA
Norfolk, VA 23518 Nags Head, NC
(757) 491-DICK (800) 334-3302
(757) 362-3971
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2nd Annual Woofey Fest
In Memory of Gary Woodford, Milwaukee Iron’s fabricator and friend

As I stood in the field overlooking the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains I wondered, Why are they firing a cannon?
So I asked Gary’s wife, Holly. ( a lovely lady, quiet and gentle in demeanor). She told me that Gary’s favorite song
was “Human Cannonball”. “ When he passed away last year his ashes were loaded in that cannon and shot out
across this valley to the mountains he loved.” What a perfect tribute a year later. He is truly missed by all.
The festival was organized by Dan Moon of Prototec Technologies, Gary’s nephew, Daniel Tabor and many friends.
Money from the festival was given to Gary’s wife to help her with expenses. Although he was a Discovery Channel
Star, there were no “royalities” to support her after Gary’s departure from our world.
Cattle Annie’s Restaurant and Entertainment hosted the weekend. Their parking lot full of vendors and motorcycles,
their staff put in some long hours but never lost their smiles and excellent service. In fact, they went above and be-
yond to make everyone welcome. All proceeds collected at the door were donated to “The Woofey Fund”. If you’re
going to the Blue Ridge Mountains, they are a MUST STOP for wonderful food and great entertainment. They host
some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. Visit them at www.cattleannies.com.
It never ceases to amaze me when attending a function like this, how much talent there is out there. Yes, we all keep
track of the “big name” bike builders, but here, right here in Virginia, are some of the most creative around! Not one of
them had an attitude, You know what I mean…we have all met that kind. These men and women were down to earth
with a quiet pride that made them approachable.

Milwaukee Iron www.milwaukeeiron.com

Gangster Choppers www.gangsterchoppers.com
American Legends www.americanlegendcustomcycles.com
Lone Stallion Motorcycles www.lonestallionmotorcycles.com
Kirks Customs www.kirkscustoms.com
Confederate Cycles of Lynchburg, VA
Mr. D’s Leather of Newport News, VA

The bike show was “eye candy”. The burnout pit -well not many wanted to buy
new tires, but still others just went for it! The parade to Gary’s collection of en-
gines was made safe (by blocking intersections along the route) by the Lynch-
burg & Amherst Cities police departments. Thank you to the men and women
who wear the badge!!
Lynchburg Virginia, motorcycle enthusiasts and the world misses you, Gary.
We ride because some cannot.

Be Safe, Beth Albert

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THUNDERon the road
Latvia
My break from traveling abroad had to end after my relaxing trip to New Hamp-
shire and my visit with V-Twin Cycle Inc. I loaded up my gear and hopped on
a plane for what I refer to as “Crossing the Pond.” This is my humorous way of
saying, “sitting on a plane for 10 hours across the Atlantic Ocean to Europe.”
I landed in Frankfurt Germany but not long enough to enjoy a brat and some
great German beer. I had a flight to catch to Riga, Latvia. Now your probably
asking what was I doing going there? I asked myself that same question being
completely ignorant to anything about Latvian Heritage besides they were a
former Soviet block country. Here is a quick history lesson.
The town of Riga is over 800 years old. Latvia was actually
formed in 2000 B.C. from merging tribes. It was actually
in 1710 that Latvia fell to the Russians who remained in
control of the country until its independence was declared
in 1990. Ok, so here I am thinking I will be going to cold
desolate country, boy was I wrong. Well not about the cold
part. It was just going into winter there so I got a preview of
the forty-five degree weather we are in store for soon. Riga
was a beautiful city with grand architecture and bustling with
people. I found out after I got off the airplane that I could
actually go to the Olympic park and ride a real bobsled
down experiencing several G’s of force for a few seconds. I knew I
was going to like it there! Turns out we did not get to bobsled because
it was not cold enough to freeze the track and it just wasn’t the same
with the wheels attached to the sled! We did find some interesting
things such as the Russian prison experience where you are kid-
napped on a tour and put in an old Soviet Jail for two hours after a
fun mock interrogation, no thank you. The one I liked was advertised
as Vodka and Shotguns. You are taken out to an old soviet bunker
and given all the Vodka you could drink then allowed to shoot what-
ever weapons you want off in the barren woods. Somehow alcohol,
firearms and me although tempting, would prove to be unwise. I took
a van over to a city called Liepaja for the remainder of my trip where
I stayed at the Hotel Amrita. I was shocked to see a Harley-Davidson dealership
on my way out of Riga however it was closed so I could not get a T-Shirt. I
had a blast in Liepaja and met some of the nicest people. The Officers from
the border guard took us out regularly and taught us a very important les-
son. Americans who are used to bars closing at 2am should not party with
Eastern Europeans who don’t start at the bar till 2am. These people take
Vodka as serious as a religion and I will tell you that after a few nights of
shots with them, I was praying! I found a monument on the beach, which
paid tribute to American aircrews that fought bravely in the region during
WWII. We rented a car and crossed the border into Lithuania to a city called
Palanga for the day just so we could get the passport stamp and try some
new food. I recommend this trip to anyone. The Baltic States are beautiful
and the people are amazing. If you hit up Liepaja go to a club called Big 7.
Its like nothing you have experienced in the US. If you want to know more
about it ask me in person at an event (hint: not for print.) There were bikers
abound on the streets on everything from Harleys and Hondas to Vespas and
Ducatis. I rounded off the trip with a stop over in Frankfurt Germany where I
got to enjoy some cold ones with the good ole’ boys from the US Army base
over at O’Reilly’s before I crossed the pond back to VA. Its good to be back
and looks like my travels will remain local for the next few months. Next up is
a weeklong trip to Tampa FL where an average Wednesday bike night draws
over 1,000 bikes. Now that is what I’m talking about! See you on the road.

Mike”Hammer”
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 POINTMAN PERSPECTIVE
November 2006
GIVING THANKS
It’s that time of the year. I can already smell the
turkey cooking. I can see it sizzling through the glass in
the oven door. Don’t you love Thanksgiving? The cool
air of Winter is stirring things around and it is a glorious
season of the year.
Thanksgiving, obviously, is a time set aside to thank
God for all that He has done for us. Is one day a year
sufficient? I don’t think so. Giving thanks should be a
daily occurrence. Look around you at the beauty you
have been blessed with. Count the many blessings in
your life.
Many are walking through trials and sufferings. Trag-
edy has struck for many and life seems overwhelming.
Everything seems to be totally out of kilter and you ask
“ Why should I be grateful to God for this mess I’m in?”
James: 2-4 (NKJ) says “Count it all joy when you fall
into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith
produces patience. But let patience have it’s perfect
work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking
nothing.”
God does not cause bad things to happen. Jesus
Himself said that “this life will bring tribulation. “You are
not promised protection from trials, but that He would
walk through them with you. Take a personal assess-
ment of your life. Do you have an “attitude of grati-
tude?” Do you whine and complain about everything
and / or everybody? Do you take personal responsibility
for your own actions and words? Can you admit when
you’re wrong? Are you a “ good neighbor?”
Look around and see the good in God’s creation. Look
for the good in others. Be grateful for the little things. If
you have a family, hug your wife, tell her you still love her.
Grab your kids and hug them, let them know Daddy is
grateful for them.
In this season of giving thanks to God for all He has
given you, take a few minutes and thank Him for the men
and women in the armed forces of our country. Thank
Him for those who have stepped forward to defend our
nation against any and all oppressors, who fight on
foreign soil to free others from tyranny and oppression;
many of whom do not even like us or appreciate what
we’re doing for them. Give Thanks for our country’s
veterans. The sacrifice made by these men and women
makes it possible for us to enjoy the freedoms we have
today. Many made the supreme sacrifice and we must
honor their memory and always be grateful for them.
There are many vets today who need your help, the VA
Hospitals are full of them. Do you know a vet in need?
Honor our war veterans. They have earned our respect
and gratitude.
“May the road rise up to meet you,
may the wind always be at your back,
may the rain fall gently on your fields,
until we meet again,
may God hold you in the hollow of His hand.”
( Old Irish Prayer )
Via Con Dios
Reverend Rock

OOOPs – We
are so blessed
to have such
amazing
spiritual
writers on
our staff for
this page each
month. Just a
quick note to
let you all know about a little photo mishap in our Oct.
issue. That beautiful article about Autumn which was
written by Rick “Preacher” Saunders did not include
his picture (the one shown on that page was Rocky
Angone). We apologize for this & want Preacher Rick
to know that his presence & blessings were truly felt
within his wonderful message…many thanks.

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ABATE of Virginia welcomes all riders to join in the fight to
protect our rights.
“No matter what you ride, we want YOU! Info: Mike (703) 321-
0714 Leg hotline 800-3-ABATE-4
ABATE of VA/Blue Ridge
Meets at 7 pm on 2nd Thursdays at Pano’s Rest. in Harrisonburg.
Info: (434) 248-6211
ABATE of VA/Battlefield Chapt.
Meets 3rd Wed. @7:30 pm at Guisseppe’s Italian Rest. Contact Red
(434) 535-0608
ABATE Blackwater Chapter of VA
Meets 2nd Tues at 7:30 pm, Jordans Rest. 1200 Armory Dr.,
Franklin, VA
ABATE of Virginia/Ironhorse Cavalry - Lynchburg &
surrounding counties. Coordinator Ricky “Rebel” Banks (434)
239-4170. Meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of each month at
Marilyn’s Hot Rod Café at 7pm
ABATE of VA/Olde Dominion Chapter
Meets at JV’s Restaurant at 6666 Route 50, Falls Church,
Virginia. First Monday of each month at 7:30pm. Info
odchapter@yahoo.com
ABATE OF VA/Star City
Meets 7 pm, 2nd Wed @ Starters, Colorado Street in Salem VA.
Info:(540) 985-6808.www.starcityabate.freeservers.com starcitya
bate@hotmail.com
ABATE of VA/Tidewater
Meets 3rd Tues 7pm at House of Eggs in Norfolk. Info: (757) 560-
6892 hersheyc@wolrdnet.att.net
ABATE/FIRST CAPITOL CHAPTER
Meets 1st Sunday @ 10 am at Williamsburg Moose Lodge #757
5429 Richmond Road
ABATE of River City
Meets 3rd Sunday - Starting Sunday, Oct. 15 we will meet at 5pm
at Talon’s (formerly known as Beefeater’s). Talon’s is located at
11800 Hull Street Road (Rt.360) (804-744-9541). It’s about a mile
east of Rt.288 (third light). Contact Steve at hawgske@msn.com
or (804) 743-2038
American Cruisers Chapter
Chesapeake, VA Jack Wright (757) 465-8578,
Ruddfan4life@cox.net www.americancruisers.us
American Cruisers Chapter 144
Suffolk, VA Bill Brewer (757) 255-4200
American Cruisers Chapter 145 - Virginia Peninsula
President: Bill Pauls, (757) 879-6811,
email: StarcruiserBill@aol.com,
web: http://www.aca145.org
The American Legion Riders of Post 284
P.O. Box 57 Colonial Heights, VA 23834, (804) 526-4167, email:
herbiewms@netscape.com
Army of The Lord, Virginia (Virginia Beach)
Christian Riding Group
Meets 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. 7:30 pm
Overseer: Rich “Sluggo” Segarra 757-450-4190
sluggo@armyofthelordva.org
www.armyofthelordva.org
Bayside Hog – Meets 7pm on 3rd Friday at
Bayside Harley-Davidson
Outer Banks HOG – Meets 2pm, 1st Saturday at Outer Banks
Harley-Davidson
Bikers with Heart Foundation, Inc.
501 ©3 Non-Profit Organization, National Fallen Biker Memorial
Weekend, P.O. Box 291 Bryantown, MD 20617, Office: (301)
893-2900 Email: bikerswithheart@yahoo.com
Website: www.fireupthundrout.com/bikerswithheart
Motto: We Ride Because We Care
Blue Knights Law Enforcement MC/VA Chapter V
Hampton Roads
Meets 4th Wed every month 7 pm,
110 Kempsville Rd, Chesapeake, VA
Club President – Susan Taylor (757) 531-1224
blueknightsva5@yahoogroups.com
http://members.bellatlantic.net/~vze4sw29/bkva5.htm
Blue Knights Law Enforcement MC/VA VIII
Meets on 1st Wed at the Charlottesville FOP Lodge
Info: Willie Barnett (804) 589-1824
Blue Knights Virginia Chapter III
Richmond, VA (804) 379-0578
Club Directory
Blue Ridge Christian Riders CMA Chapter 264
Meets 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30pm Roanoke Valley Harley-
Davidson dealership. Contact: Steve Lemay (540) 721-1969,
Graffan Reynolds (540) 588-6191, Dave Miller (540) 362-3962
Buell Owners in the DC area
Meets 1st Sat, 10 am at H-D
Central Virginia Chapter of the Victory Motorcycle Club
Bill Robinson, Chapter President
Email: wrr1home@comcast.net
Cell: (804)339-3784 Home: (804) 737-7910
Central VA Trail Riders
Meets 7 pm on 1st & 3rd Tues.
At a Richmond Rest. Info: (804) 272-8038
Christian Motorcyclist Association
Northern Virginia Chapter 348
www.nvcrcma.com NVCR meets 3rd Sat each month
@ Java Rock in Manassas
@ 9:30 am, President – Rick Saunders, webmaster@nvcrcma.com
CMA/Blue Ridge Christian Riders (Roanoke area)
Meets 3rd Mon. at RVHD 1925 Peters Creek Rd, Roanoke, VA
Info: (540) 588-6191
Concours Owners Group
COG – Northeast Area www,concours.org/ne
Mid-Atlantic Region Luray, VA #1887
Patrick Sprague (540) 743-4874
Email: psprague@shentel.net
Down By Law 757 MC Club
www.downbylaw-mc.com President – “Quiet Storm”
Email: quietstormzx9@aol.com
EZRR Club, Inc. Richmond, VA
Info: (804) 932-4784/www.riders-inc.com
GWRRA chapter K of Roanoke
Meets 3rd Thursday, Holiday Inn Airport
Web address: http://www.communities.msn.com/GWRRAVAK
Chapter Directors: Jerry & Linda Hall (540) 387-0897
GWWRA Chapter D of Richmond VA
2236 Cedar Crest Rd. Richmond, VA 23235
GWTA THE LOONEY TOON RIDERS
Meets at 460 Western Sizzlin, 2nd Sat each month at 2 pm
For more info call (540) 265-2986
Hampton Roads Southern Cruisers Riding Club Chapter #26
Website http//bikers.crusading.org/
“Cruiser” Mosher 1st Officer HRSC
Curzer1500@yahoo.com
Heaven Bound Bikers
Meets 2nd Sat. each month 9am riders in South Hill (434) 372-3785
a great ride after each meeting
Heaven’s Saints Motorcycle Ministry
4181 Worsham Rd. Powhatan, Va 23139 (804) 598-9026;
rodneyrides@juno.com
www.heavenssaints.com
Honda Riders Club (HRC), Appalachian M/C
Meetings & open rides on 4th Sundays, 11 am at Loudoun
Motorsports in
Leesburg, VA Info: (703) 777-1652
Honda Riders Club (HRC)
Manassas Honda Rider’s Club Meets 1st Tues 7:30 pm Stonewall
Jackson VFD
7814 Garner Road, Manassas, VA Info: (703)361-2233
Indian Riders Group
VA Beach Indian Riders Info: (757)449-6017 www.vabirg.com
LadyRiders, Inc. Motorcycle Club - Northern Virginia Area
Meets 2nd Monday of the month, schedules rides 4th wked of month
See www.ladyriderinc.com or write luv2ride@ladyriderinc.com
Queen Beez Motorcycle & Social Association
www.queenbeezmsa.com P O Box 35396
Richmond, VA 23235 info@queenbeezmsa.com
Richmond Riders
www.richmondriders.com 2nd Sunday every month meets for
Bikes in the Bottom 9:30am Poe’s Pub on Main St. Contact Jason
webmaster@richmondriders.com
Rolling Thunder, Inc. – Chapter 4 VA
Meets the 3rd Monday of each month at Billie Joe’s 2004 Ward Road
Website: www.rollingthunder1.com. New members please email
Kirk @ RTVA4@msn.com or Chris @ sp1r1wolf@msn.com
Rolling Thunder, Inc. Chapter 2 VA
Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at The
American Legion Post 25.
7609 Marshall Ave. Newport News , Va. (757) 245-4532. For more
information please contact Walt Troy (757) 874-4751 or Jenelle
Barrack (757) 871-1143 or visit our website at
www.rollingthunderva2.org
Shenandoah Valley HOG
Monthly meeting @ Verona, Va. Moose alternates
2nd Sunday next month 2nd Tuesday.
hog hotline (540) 946-9992, www.shenandoahhog.com
SONS OF THUNDER MOTORCYCLE MINISTRIES
1509 Chesapeake Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23324
www.sonofthundermm.com peglegjoe@verizon.net
We meet every first Saturday of each month at thunder alley
Call for directions 757-543-1857 or 757-619-4073
Also we have JC’S Fellowship Church where bikers are welcome
Come as you are – meeting place: Thunder Alley
Times: Sunday 9 am & 6 pm; Wed. 7 pm; Thurs.
(Recovery Program) 7 pm
All our runs go to JC’S Recovery House – All people that
we help through this house are by application and acceptance
based on they’re desire for help
The Southern Cruisers Riding Club Hill City
Chapter of Lynchburg, VA
Meets the 1st Wednesday of every month at Big Licks Tropical
Grill @ 6:45. Any inquiries please email the following: Phil
Stanley 1st Office SCRC Hill City Chapter pbcaaf@verizon.net
davidl42@adelphia.net r.moyers@verizon.net or visit our website
at www.hillcitycruisers.com
Star Touring & Riding Chapter 188
5461 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 http://
vbstar.mav.net email:ccnkcstarriders@aol.com, contact Lisa Laufer
@ (757) 646-6738 or (757)646-6734
Llaufer1@cox.net
Star Touring & Riding Chapter 208 - Richmond, Va
Meets the 3rd Thursday each month, check the website for more
info. http://startouring.org/chapter208/ Contact: Bob Gagne
(804)458-4759 or rjgagne1106@adelphia.net
TAMA – TIDEWATER ALBEMARLE MOTORCYCLE
ASSOCIATION. ALL clubs or any organization that hosts rides/
events are welcome to attend. Come out & meet some good people
from all around the area. We’re all working together so that each
one our rides/events can be scheduled not to conflict with others &
then we can all have a successful turnout. Our meetings are held @
7PM on the 3rd Thursday of every month (except December) at the
Golden Corral, on the corner of Volvo Pkwy & Battlefield Blvd in
Chesapeake, VA
Virginia Freedom Riders
P O Box 1387, Suffolk, VA 23439-1387 www.vfr.race.com
President: Bernie Adams Email: Bernie@vfr-race.com Membership
Officer: Sandy Cartwright email: sandy@vfr-race.com
V MAX Owners Association
Eric Ellerman- Regional Director,
8009 Robincrest Ct., Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 567-1991 home, (919) 244-4660
cell, 150*132514*24 Nextel Direct Connect
Jimmy Rey - Chapter Leader Virginia/District of Columbia,
5901 Atteentee Rd Springfield, VA. 22150-3906,
Day: 703-560-0600 x 15, Cell: 703-618-2333
Tony Waterman - Charlotte, NC Chapter Leader, 6144 Roseway Ct.,
Harrisburg , NC. 28075-6509, Eve: 704-454-5753
Williamsburg Riders MC Club
Contact: John Heckman at webmaster@williamsburgriders.org. We
th
meet the 4 Thursday of each month – see web page for location.
www.williamsburgriders.org
Wings Over History
Gold Wing Road Riders Assoc. Appalachian Region N. Virginia
District Georgia & Ken Sladak, Directors, 9612 Alfaree Rd.,
Richmond, VA 23237
Women on Wheels
www.womenonwheels.org NOW FORMING VA CHAPTER Call
(800) 322-1969 or email: Ironheadbiker@yahoo.com
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 Angie Davidson was a long time
passenger and is now the first time

Angie
rider. Residing in Virginia Beach
with her husband, Shane and their
two children, Aubree, 6 years old
and 15 month old Kaiden. Cheers to
her friend Jen who taught Angie how
to ride on a Honda Shadow 250 just
only back in April of this year! Al-
ways smiles while riding with family
and friends she can hardly wait to
go cruise around on her own bike, a
2000 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200
Custom next time her Dad is in town
instead of being on the back! An-
gie’s first real event was braving the
masses during the recent Rumble
Thru The Tunnels in Hampton Roads
where she had a great time and
looks forward to many other events
to come in the near future!
Shane
Shane Davidson living in Virginia
Beach, VA grew up riding dirt bikes
& motorcycles in the Hampton Roads
area for years. When Shane isn’t
busy working at Area Equipment
Rental of Norfolk he fires up his 2005
Detroit Chopper always enjoying the
ride, whether it be if he’s by him-
self or cruising with his wife Angie,
uncles, or other family & friends.
Ready with reservations for this up-
coming spring 2007 Myrtle Beach
Bike Week, until then he will enjoy
passing the time being a cool dad to
his 15 month old son Kaiden, count-
less trips around the block to give
his 6 yr old daughter, Aubree, rides
on the motorcycle around the neigh-
borhood, and then with excitement
he chuckles, “It’s hunting season!”
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