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OWNER / EDITOR 1920 Centerville Turnpike, Suite 117-270

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Thunder Roads Crew

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Phone: (757) 645-0871
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Phone: cell (804) 536-1299
office (804) 265-5166

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Thunder Publishing
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WRITERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS & CONTRIBUTORS

Kelly Werrell, Beth Albert, Cindy Mease, Dave Sutton, Garth Hines,
Matt Allan, Mike “Hammer” Vecchione (local & overseas), Randy Kidder, Reverend Rock,
Rick “Preacher” Saunders, Ricky Derby, Tim Wilmoth
Curtis Matthews, “Little Debbie” Burnett, Melissa Ashcraft

Special Thanks to: “Rod The Magnificent”, Warren Ells our wonderfully talented layout guy who puts all the pieces together
for us each month & Troy Uhl, who keeps our site rockin on the Web.

Also many thanks to all of our readers, advertisers & those of you out there that spread the word or pass a
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 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Happy Holidays to all of you & yes, we do still
say Merry Christmas! ... as well ha ha. The word
Holidays just seems to cover this time frame from
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Thanksgiving up through the New Years but we
surely don’t forget about the true meaning of the
season. We have been so thankful for everything
that has passed our way in 2006. We’ve met a lot of CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
great people out there, taken part in many incredible
rides & charity events & thanks to all of you…we

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have grown so much. I want you all to know that we
put this magazine together each month straight from
the heart. My entire staff are all wonderful people &
truly some of the nicest ones that you’ll ever meet….I READERS RIDES
wouldn’t have them onboard with me unless they
share that same passion & genuine love for the

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motorcycle community as I do. The same with our
advertisers….we try to bring on the businesses that
really have YOU in mind & carry quality products,
care about what kind of service they give & how their CALENDAR OF EVENTS
employees treat their customers. We always try to
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to bring you the best of what’s out there.
We’ll have a lot of new & exciting things happening
coming up in 2007 so I hope you’ll stay with us. The
calendar of events is already starting to fill up & THE JOKER’S WILD
there’s a lot more to come. We’ve really enjoyed
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anything that we can do for you, let us know.
Please look out for each other during your holiday
parties & get togethers. It doesn’t take much to
overdo that Christmas cheer so please be careful NATIONAL BIKER NEWS
- we want to see you all back out on the roads in
2007! Be good to each other, share some love &

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most of all…be safe!
From all of the staff here at Thunder Roads, we
hope that you all enjoy a very Merry Christmas & a
Happy & Healthy New Year!!! HOT SHOTS
See ya next month…..

Kelly NATIONAL FOUNDERS

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1421 Chapmansboro Road
Chapmansboro, TN 37035
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 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
DECEMBER 2006 Dec 9th Dec 23rd
2nd Annual Ride of the Santas - Springfield VA Boneshaker’s Annual Holiday Party – Virginia Beach,
Dec 1 – 15 Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson’s 3rd Come to the 2nd Annual Ride of the Santas on Saturday,
st th VA Special guest – BUTTER. Call (757) 961-8382 or visit
Annual Lyle Rowe Memorial Food Drive – Yorktown, December 9th. We’ll be riding to deliver toys to children www.boneshakerssaloon for more info.
VA “Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a who are hospitalized at Children’s Hospital in Washington
smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, D.C. For some, this will be the only Holiday experience Dec 25th
or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the they will have! If you want to participate but don’t ride, CHRISTMAS DAY – All around the World
potential to turn a life around”. ~Leo Buscaqlia In honor come in your car - you can help haul extra toys that won’t Merry Christmas to all & to all a good bike ride....Happy
of a dear friend, Lyle Rowe, and his efforts we would like fit on the bikes. We’ll be meeting at Kilroy’s restaurant in Birthday Jesus!
to remind everyone of our annual food drive in his name. Springfield, VA at 9:30 and will roll at 10:00. Make sure
Between November 6th and December 15th please join you bring your Santa hat, but please, no Santa costumes! Dec 30th & 31st
us in helping those less fortunate by donating any and all The event is free, but there will be t-shirts available Mid-Atlantic Motorcycle Spectacular – Chantilly, VA
non-perishable food items at any of our locations. Your for purchase. After the ride we will return to Kilroy’s for Dulles Expo Center. Saturday 11am – 6pm & Sunday
donations will be greatly appreciated by many so we food and fun! Sponsored by Desert Knights of America 10am – 5pm. Bike Builders, Motorcycle Parts, Leather
thank you in advance for all your support! Motorcycle Club. Contact: DK Trey (703) 340-6807 & Apparel, Bike & Tattoo Show, Fashion Show, Live
or email dktrey@desert-knights.com. www.desert- Music. After Party on Saturday at 7pm @ OMalley’s Pub.
knights.com Admission $15/Adult, kids under 16 free w/paid adult.
Dec 2nd Thunder For The Park POKER RUN - Virginia
Purchase your tickets online. Enter your bike for prizes.
Beach, VA Thunder Roads & Dirty Dicks Crab House
Dec 16th Vendors reserve your space EARLY! No Weapons, No
are teaming up for a very special One-Time Fundraiser
HD Brenner’s Children’s Hospital Toy Run Colors, No Attitudes! For more information call (386)
Poker Run/Ride & After Party. We are asking the bikers
- Greensboro, NC Begins at 2pm sponsored by 252-3101 or visit www.cycleprousa.com. Sponsored by
of the Virginia Beach/Tidewater area to come out & ride
Harley-Davidson of Greensboro, Inc. 538 Farragut St., Cycle Promotions USA.
for the kids. A fire back in August destroyed a major
Greensboro, NC 27406 ph. (336) 273-1743 or visit
portion of the park that hundreds of kids used to come to
www.hdofgreensboro.com . Sponsorship opportunities Dec 31st
practice their sports of skating, skateboarding & BMX bike
available, Call Julie @ HD of Greensboro New Year’s Eve Dinner Special – Virginia Beach, VA
riding. Many of these kids are now “out on the streets” &
Knuckleheads. One seating only 6:30 – 9:30.Choice of
we’d like to help get them rolling back into their park. We
Dec 16th HD of Washington Holiday Open House - Seafood, Pasta or Steak, with fresh bread, salad, garlic
don’t know what the weather will be like for the ride but
Fort Washington, MD www.hdwash.com (301) 248-1200 mashed potatoes & vegetable. Includes Chocolate or
even if it’s a little cold out there, things will sure to heat
or (888) HDFEVER Strawberry Cheesecake and bottle of Champagne. Only
up over at Dirty Dick’s. Area businesses will be donating
$45 a couple. Make your reservations soon. Call us at
pledges of at least $1.00 for every bike that registers for
Dec 17th (757) 644-6200
the ride. After ride party at Dirty Dicks – lots of great food,
music & fun, Door prizes & an Auction too. The Rhythm The First Annual “Toyland Spectacular” TOY RUN
JANUARY 2007
Pigs & some of their special friends are coming out to Stages at the Thomas Road Baptist Church parking lot
rock for everyone. Registration & ride info is posted (1 Mountain View Road). Police escorted ride rolls out
on our website www.thunder. The city is working on a at 9:00am to The CENTER on 6th and Church Streets. Jan 1st
fantastic staging area for the ride so please check the Bring a new unwrapped toy. Riders can participate in
site as the ride date gets closer - www.thunderroads- distributing the toys to the children at The CENTER’s HAPPY NEW YEAR’S!!! Have a good time ya’ll but
virginia for updates. All money raised will go directly “Toyland Spectacular.” ALL bikes, ALL patches - welcome. please drink responsibly – We want to see you all in
towards The Skate Park Rebuilding Fund c/o The Virginia Co-sponsored by: Thomas Road Baptist Church and Iron one piece out on the road in 2007. Most importantly
Beach Parks & Recreation Foundation. This ride is TAMA Horse Ministries. For more infomation call: (434)239-9281 of all…real friends don’t let friends drink & drive.
approved. or visit: www.IronHorseMinistries.org Look out for each other & be safe! Another year
– look out…Here we go!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dec 17th
Dec 3rd Toy Run - Dumfries, Virginia 3rd Annual Toys For Tots – Virginia Beach, VA
Sponsored by East Coast Virginia Harley Owners Group Jan 1st Annual New Year’s Day Ride – Catlin
Boneshakers – Virginia Beach Monster Fire Truck,
Police escorted ride starts at East Coast Harley-Davidson, Kustom Cycles – Colonial Heights, VA check out
Special Guest: Johnny Dread Band 12pm – 4pm. Call
17975 Main St. in Dumfries. Registration starts at 10: www.ckccustoms.com or call (804) 526-2208
(757) 961-8382 or visit www.boneshakerssaloon.com for
00 am and the ride starts at 12:00 pm. The ride will go more info
through Prince William County to the Boys & Girls Club January 6th – 7th
in Dumfries. Entry fee is one or more unwrapped toy or a The 8th Annual Northeast Motorcycle Expo - Hartford
Dec 17 th

$10.00 donation. Prizes will be awarded for largest club CT Connecticut Expo Center, Hartford CT featuring
Toys For Tots Toy Drive – Virginia Beach, VA
participation, farthest traveled, youngest and oldest rider. bike builders, celebrities and more. Saturday January
Knuckleheads 8am – 6pm. Bring in new toy or $10
For more information www.eastcoasthog.com 6th - 10AM to 9 PM and Sunday January 7th - 10 AM to
& receive 15% off anything at Knuckleheads Only
5 PM. Saturday don’t miss the filming of the Discovery
on this Special Event day! Join is for 8 category
Channel’s Biker Build off, with Hugh King, builders: Greg
Dec 8th – 10th Tournament of Champions - Concord Bike Show – trophies awarded 1st & 2nd place * Live
Westbury and Bryan Fuller. All brand motorcycle show:
NC (Near Charlotte NC) Custom Builders Bike Show auction * Appearance by Santa so bring the kids *
“Best of Northeast” Custom Bike Show, Iron Angels Biker
Finials Bike Show Finials Vendors and Displays Cabarrus 50/50 Raffle & much more! Call (757) 644-6200 or visit
Models, music by Cross Cut Saw, and entertainment
Arena & Events Center, 4751 NC Highway 49, Concord www.knuckleheads.com for more info.
for the kids, Team Extreme Motosphere Stunt Team
NC -- Near Charlotte NC Info - Contact Sonny @ 336-
demonstrations. Dozens of vendors, displaying biker
643-1367 or visit www.chopperroadshows.com Dec 23rd
accessories and fashions, motorcycle dealers, displaying
VIP Christmas Party – Virginia Beach
their latest models. Admission tickets are $15.00 per
Dec 9th 6th Annual Sheriff Susan’s Toys For Tots Knuckleheads – Invitation Only! Ask your favorite
person, children under 12 years of age $7.00 and children
Run (with Santa) - Grandy, NC Annual Christmas Ride waitress for your invitation.
5 and under free. Directions: Exit 33 off Interstate 91.
thru Currituck County, leaving the Currituck Court House Call (757)644-6200 or visit www.knuckleheads.com for
For more information or dealer space contact 1-877-
and ending at Barry’s Walnut Island, Free Oyster Roast more info
BikeXpo (877-245-3976) or www.NEMotorcycleExpo.com
and BBQ. More info available at www.walnutisland.com A Kev-Marv Production
or call 866-453-2261

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 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Jan 12th – 14th
Cycle World International Motorcycle Show
– Washington, D.C. Washington Convention Center, 801
Mount Vernon Place, Washington, DC 20001
www.dcconvention.com. Friday, January 12, 4:00pm
- 9:00pm, Saturday, January 13, 9:30am - 8:00pm,
Sunday, January 14, 9:30am - 5:00pm. Admission $13.00
Adult,
$5.00 Children 6-11, Children 5 & under free. Buy your e-
tickets online! Cash only at the ticket booth. Be prepared
- the convention center may not have an ATM.
Discounts: Check back for a list of dealerships in your
area offering Discount Coupons. Also, AMA members who
show their membership cards at the onsite box office will
receive a $1.00 coupon redeemable at the AMA booth
at the show. (Only one type of discount per attendee will
apply. Discount Coupons are only applicable to adult
ticket purchases. Hurry into your local dealership - they
go quickly!) Parking:There is no parking available at the
facility. ADA: Wheelchairs are available at some shows.
Please call the show office to make arrangements or
to obtain the phone number of local wheelchair rental
companies. Show Office, Phone: 202-249-4001,Fax:
202-249-4002 Valid from Thursday - Monday. Numbers
subject to change.
January 13th – 14th
The 7th Annual Northeast Motorcycle Expo, Shiners
Auditorium - Wilmington MA
(15 minutes north of Boston) featuring bike builders,
and more. Saturday January 13th - 10AM to 5 PM
and Sunday January 14th - 10 AM to 5 PM. All brand
motorcycle show; Best of Northeast Custom Bike Show,
Hooters Girls of Salem NH, music by Jonathan Scott
and the Blazing Hearts, and entertainment for the kids.
Dozens of vendors, displaying biker accessories and
fashions, motorcycle dealers, displaying their latest
models. Admission tickets are $13.00 per person, children
under 12 years of age $6.00 and children 5 and under
free. Directions: Exit 39 off Interstate 93 and follow signs.
For more information or dealer space contact 1-877-
BikeXpo (877-245-3976) or www.NEMotorcycleExpo.com
A Kev-Marv Production
Jan 14th & 15th
VCOM LOBBY DAY – Richmond, VA Virginia Motorcycle
Lobby Day Flex your political muscle! Come to Richmond
and be heard at the State Legislature. On Sunday,
January 14th from 12:00 to 5:00 pm, VCOM lobbyists will
lead an information meeting at the Comfort Inn to discuss
legislation affecting motorcyclists, and how to take your
case to your legislators. We leave the Comfort Inn at 8:
00 am sharp on Monday, January 15th for our annual trip
to the Capitol. After lobbying our legislators, we will attend
the opening of the House of Delegates daily session,
and be recognized from the floor. Lunch will be provided
by The Law Offices of Tom McGrath after we leave
the Capitol. Host Hotel: Comfort Inn and Conference
Center, 3200 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA. For Room
Reservations Call (804)359-4061 and ask for the VCOM
rate. For other info call VCOM at (800) 437-9434
Jan 27th
2007 Easy Riders V-Twin Bike Show Tour – Charlotte,
NC Centerfold Tour featuring Paul Yaffe, Kandall
Johnson, Detroit Bros, Ralph Randolph-Rockem &
Sockem, Bill Rucker-Rucker Performance, Austin Weiss-
Streamline Design. Interested Exhibitors or to enter
your bike call (800) 962-9857. Sponsored by Lucas Oil.
www.easyridersevents.com
January 27th – 28th
The 10th Annual Northeast Motorcycle Expo -
Rockingham Park, Salem NH Featuring bike builders,
and more. Saturday January 27th - 10AM to 5 PM
and Sunday January 28th - 10 AM to 5 PM. All brand
motorcycle show: Best of Northeast Custom Bike Show,
Hooters Girls of Salem NH, music by Jonathan Scott
and the Blazing Hearts, and entertainment for the kids.
Dozens of vendors, displaying biker accessories and
fashions, motorcycle dealers, displaying their latest
models. Admission tickets are $13.00 per person, children
under 12 years of age $6.00 and children 5 and under
free. Directions: New Hampshire exit 1 off Interstate 93,
Rockingham Park is approximately 1/8 of a mile on the
left. For more information or dealer space contact 1-877-
BikeXpo (877-245-3976) or www.NEMotorcycleExpo.com
A Kev-Marv Production.
January 27th – 28th
The 1st Annual Northeast Motorcycle Expo -
Philadelphia PA Valley Forge Expo Center featuring
bike builders, celebrities and more Saturday 10AM to
8 PM and Sunday 10AM to 5 PM. Come meet “The
Chopper King”, Hugh King from the Discovery Channel’s
Bike Build Off show as well as Builder Billy Lane. All
brand motorcycle show: Best of Northeast Custom Bike
Show, models: Iron Angels, music by Cross Cut Saw, and
entertainment for the kids, Team Extreme Motosphere
Stunt Team demonstrations. Hundreds of vendors,
displaying biker accessories and fashions, motorcycle
dealers, displaying their latest models. Admission
tickets are $15.00 per person, children under 12 years
of age $7.00 and children 5 and under free. Directions:
on our website. For more information contact 1-877-
BikeXpo(877-245-3976) or www.NEMotorcycleExpo.com
A Kev-Marv Production.
FEBRUARY 2007
February 3rd – 4th
The 5th Annual Northeast Motorcycle Expo - Bayside
Expo, Boston, MA
(NEW LOCATION) featuring bike builders, celebrities
and more. Saturday February 3rd - 10AM to 9 PM
and Sunday February 4th - 10 AM to 4 PM. All brand
motorcycle show: Best of Northeast Custom Bike Show,
Hugh King: Discovery Chanel’s Chopper King, Builders:
Dave Perewitz, Sara Liberte, Detroit Brothers and Connie
Cohen. Also Iron Angels Biker Models, music by Cross
Cut Saw, and entertainment for the kids, Team Extreme
Motosphere Stunt Team demonstrations. Dozens of
vendors, displaying biker accessories and fashions,
motorcycle dealers, displaying their latest models.
Admission tickets are $15.00 per person, children under
12 years of age $7.00 and children 5 and under free.
Directions: From the North take exit 15 off Interstate
93, left off the exit ramp. From the South take exit 14
off Interstate 93, follow Morrissey Blvd. For complete
direction see our web site. For more information or dealer
space contact 1-877-BikeXpo (877-245-3976) or www.NE
MotorcycleExpo.com A Kev-Marv Production.
Feb 9th – 11th
Timonium Mid-Atlantic Motorcycle Show – Timonium,
MD Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, MD. One
exit north of I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) & I-83 North (York
Harrisburg Expressway). This was the best East Coast
show in 2006! Although this new horizontal show format
will feature more new & customized Harley-Davidson’s
than any show in the region…it will also showcase
everything from Cruisers to Cross Country Racers, from
Speedbikes to Trikes, from Superbikes to Scooters,
from AMA Racers to ATV’s, from SuperSports to Sport
Tourers, from Extreme Sport to Extreme Custom, from
Trials Bikes to Trail Bikes, from Outrageous to Antiques,
and everything in between, including all the aftermarket
and accessory products and services that cater to On
& Off Road riding and racing. Custom & Antique Bike
Show – All makes welcome. Big cash prizes. Impressive
awards for each class. Free parking for cars & trailers.
Professional judging. RV Hookups available. Free
electrical outlet. Engraved show commemorative plaque
for each entry. Call, write or email us for attendee,
exhibitor info or Custom & Antique Bike show entries.
American Recreational Promotions, 1818 Pot Springs
Road, Suite 112, Timonium, MD 21093, (410) 561-
7323, fax (410) 561- 3032. info@aldadvertising.com,
www.cycleshow.net
February 10th – 11th
The 6th Annual Northeast Motorcycle Expo - Garden
State Expo Center, Somerset NJ Featuring bike builders,
celebrities and more. Saturday February 10th - 10AM
to 5 PM and Sunday February 11th - 10 AM to 5 PM.
Builders: Dave Perewitz, The Detroit Brothers, and
Connie Cohen. All brand motorcycle show: Best of
Northeast Custom Bike Show, Iron Angels Biker Models,
music by Cross Cut Saw, and entertainment for the kids,
Team Extreme Motosphere Stunt Team demonstrations.
Dozens of vendors, displaying biker accessories and
fashions, motorcycle dealers, displaying their latest
models. Admission tickets are $15.00 per person, children
under 12 years of age $7.00 and children 5 and under
free. Directions: Exit 10 off Interstate 287, left at the lights
onto Davidson Avenue 1/10 of a mile on left. For more
information or dealer space contact 1-877-BikeXpo (877-
245-3976) or www.NEMotorcycleExpo.com A Kev-Marv
Production.
Feb 14th Happy Valentines Day – Take your sweetie out
for a ride!
February 17th & 18th 2nd Annual Northeast
Motorcycle Expo - Fredericksburg VA Fredericksburg
Expo Center - featuring bike builders, celebrities and
more Saturday February 17th- 10AM to 5 PM and Sunday
February 18th - 10AM to 5 PM. All brand motorcycle
show: Best of Northeast Custom Bike Show, Iron Angels
Biker Models, music by Cross Cut Saw, and entertainment
for the kids, Team Extreme Motosphere Stunt Team
demonstrations. Dozens of vendors, displaying biker
accessories and fashions, motorcycle dealers, displaying
their latest models. Admission tickets are $15.00 per
person, children under 12 years of age $7.00 and children
5 and under free. Directions: Exit 130B off Route 95. For
more information or dealer space contact 1-877-BikeXpo
(877-245-3976) or www.NEMotorcycleExpo.com A Kev-
Marv Production.
Feb 23rd
Queen Beez Motorcycle & Social Association’s 4th
Anniversary Celebration Weekend Richmond, VA
“Pardi-Gras Style” Over 2300 in attendance last year so
make your reservations now . www.queenbeezmsa.com
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Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall at each spot. There is no admission fee charged to visit
Nov 15th 2006 The Moving Wall. Many of those who visit The Moving
CHESAPEAKE, VA - A beautiful day was on tap for the Wall leave flowers, notes, medals, photographs and other
hundreds of riders that gathered in the Wal-Mart parking loving mementos at the memorial. All items left there will
lot in Great Bridge to proudly escort The Dignity Memorial be collected on the last day of the display, marked and
Vietnam Wall that was on display in the Hampton Roads boxed and then shipped to the Vietnam Combat Veter-
area for the weekend of the 17th - 19th. Flags of all ans, Ltd. office for storage in their warehouse. When The
sizes waved in the morning fresh air mounted to the Steel Moving Wall has fulfilled its need, a museum will be con-
Horses (Bikes) lined up like soldiers as the patriotic riders structed where The Moving Wall and all artifacts collected
awaited the signal to begin the escort into the city. To over the years will be displayed in glass cases below the
see the looks on everyone’s faces that were there was so flag of each state the memorial visited.
touching - they were all extremely honored to be able to
take part in this special motorcycle ride & their patriotism For those of you who were among the hundreds of bikes
filled the air that day. A very heart-felt welcome & thank that were apart of the motorcade that day, I’m sure you’ll
you was given to this massive group of riders by Meyer agree that it truly made you feel very PROUD TO BE AN
Davis, manager of the Kellum Rosewood Chapel, a Dig- AMERICAN!!!
nity Memorial funeral home & sponsor for the exhibit. A ~ Kelly ~
beautiful pre-ride blessing & prayer was blanketed over
the crowd just minutes before everyone headed towards
their rides.
In the quiet of the parking lot, we were finally given the
signal to start our engines & the law enforcement bikes
began to roll, leading the way for the 18-wheeler truck
decorated with an American flag. Inside the truck’s trailer
was a 240-foot-long, three-quarter-scale, faux-granite
replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The sound of
idling bikes quickly became a slow rumble as the patriotic
motorcade pulled out. As we rode along our 16.5 mile
route through the city streets, people were standing on
their porches, on street corners, waited outside their of-
fice buildings, some cheering & waving flags while others
stood at attention with hats off & hand over their hearts
as the monument & motorcade passed in front of them.
It was truly a moving experience & my eyes stayed teary
along with a lump in my throat almost the whole route as
we continued our journey towards Mt. Trashmore in Vir-
ginia Beach, which would be the monument’s temporary
home through the end of the weekend of Nov 19th.
The Moving Wall allows people to experience the me-
morial, to reach out and touch the name of someone they
lost. Even for people who don’t personally know some-
one who died in Vietnam, it moves the soul. The Vietnam
War touched us all in some way, and The Moving Wall
gives us a chance to say thank you to those who gave
their lives to that war effort.
In 1982 John Devitt, a former helicopter door gunner
and Army veteran, visited Washington, DC for the dedica-
tion of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and to participate
in the National Salute to Vietnam Veterans. This visit and
experience changed Devitt’s life and led to the creation
of the “Moving Wall,” which has since moved millions of
people. Devitt, Chairman/Founder of The Moving Wall
and the Vietnam Combat Veterans, Ltd., wanted to cap-
ture the spirit he felt at the Washington, D.C. memorial
and share it with people who couldn’t travel there to see
the monument. In 1983, he and some friends spent 22
months and about $28,000 in donations to build his origi-
nal Plexiglas replica of the memorial. Today there are two
replicas touring the country every year. Each measures
250 feet long, 4 feet tall at each end and 6 feet tall in the
center. The replicas are now constructed of aluminum
with the 58,245 names of the American dead in Vietnam
silk-screened upon black panels. Each replica of the Viet-
nam Veterans Memorial cost approximately $60,000, and
all money to create the memorials was donated.
The Moving Walls each visit between 22 and 28 cities in
the United States each year, and 75,000 to 100,000 peo-
ple come out to the memorials during their appearances
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Sherri Parker
Memorial Bike Show
October 29, Driver VA
by TIm Wilmouth

A couple hundred riders braved the

gusty winds on the last Sunday of Oc-
tober for the Sherri Parker Memorial
Bike show. The event was held at the
crossroads of Driver, a small village
near Suffolk Va. The bike show, part
of the Poker Run & parade to ben-
efit the Driver volunteer fire depart-
ment and the Sherri Parker Memorial
gardens, had been rained out from
the previous Sunday where the town
had witnessed 102 bikers with heart,
ride into town in a steady, drenching
rain in support of the cause. Although
sunny, Mother Nature made her pres-
ence known this Sunday as well with
20+ mph winds, but still proved to be
no match for the tenacity of the riders
attending. The event officially opened
with a prayer for all and a beautiful
rendition of “Amazing Grace” played
on the bagpipes.
The turnout for the bike show was
good, with 48 entries. Antique to cut-
ting edge customs were on display.
The contestant’s bikes ranged from
nearly stock to wildly creative hand-
builts. Many more beautiful machines
gleamed in the sun behind Boyce’s
Performance Cycles, one of the event
sponsors. The parking area itself con-
tained dozens of bikes that were show
worthy in their own rite. Participants
in the show placed their bikes in their
designated classes and proceeded to
cruise the lines of machines, admiring
the work and imagination of their fel-
low enthusiasts. “How’d you do that?”
and “Nice job brother!” was heard
many times this day.
The smell of food being cooked on the
grill permeated the air as the Christian
Motorcycle Association cooked hot
dogs and provided cold drinks and
hot coffee to the hearty riders that at-
tended, all free of charge. Members of
the Berea Christian Church were also
serving up hot steamy chili and corn
muffins as well as use of their parking
lot for the event.
A person would have had a hard time
trying to find a friendlier, more accom-
modating gathering of people and
if you missed it, you missed a good
event. Fortunately, Holly says there’s
more to come so just make sure you
put it on your calendar for next year.

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Suffolk, Virginia’s Annual Swamp Roar Motorcycle Rally
The Fifth Annual Suffolk Swamp Roar Motorcycle Rally hit the road beneath clear blue skies on Sunday, October
15. The police-escorted 80-mile journey around the perimeter of the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
roared as 450 motorcycles revved their engines. Six hundred bikers from all over Virginia and North Carolina par-
ticipated in the annual fundraising ride, all in the name of preservation and ecology. Proceeds from Swamp Roar
benefit the development of a Great Dismal
Swamp Interpretive Center in downtown Suf-
folk, focusing on the Great Dismal’s fragile
ecosystem, wildlife and vegetation.
For a $20 driver / $10 passenger donation,
each Swamp Roar participant received a com-
plimentary event tee-shirt, breakfast by Krispy
Kreme® and Starbucks®, and a post-ride
reception sponsored by Randzz Restaurant &
Pub and Budweiser®. Rock-n-Roll by Dr. DJ
blasted throughout the reception as door priz-
es were awarded. As tradition, Swamp Roar
coincided with Suffolk’s Annual Peanut Fest
at the Suffolk Executive Airport. Riders were
treated to complimentary parking and a free
concert by country music star, Chely Wright.
Additional sponsors included Bayside Harley-
Davidson®, Tidewater Motorcycles, Suffolk
Peanut Fest, Peace Frogs® and the Suffolk Division of Tourism. The Sixth Annual Swamp Roar Motorcycle Rally
is slated for Sunday, October 14, 2007. For registration information, contact the Suffolk Visitor Center at 866-SEE-
SUFK toll free or (757) 923-3880. www.Suffolk-Fun.com

Suicide Jack Choppers to be featured on

Speed Channel’s AMERICAN THUNDER

Richmond, Va October 9th, 2006- Suicide Jack Choppers

will be featured on Speed Channels American Thunder
in an upcoming episode. The cable channel authority on
everything motorcycle was on hand October 1st in Atlantic
City, New Jersey to film segments at Chopper Xpo 2006
and grabbed the opportunity to interview Mike Davis,
president of Suicide Jack Choppers LLC. Producer Jay
Barbieri of WATV Productions chose the chopper builder
and did a piece on his latest creation Wild Card an old
school rigid frame bobber sporting a mustang tank, flat
fender with screaming purple flames painted on the metal.
Suicide Jack Choppers is headlining The Heavy Metal
Roadshow along with other top builders at events across
the country and Wild Card is just one of nearly a dozen
bikes they show. American Thunder can be seen several
times a week on SPEED TV check local listings.

For more information call Mike Davis-President of Suicide

Jack Choppers, LLC,
2520 Waco Street, Richmond, Va., 23294, (804) 501-
0006, serene1@msn.com
www.suicidejack.cc

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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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How Crazy Is This?

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cont. from 5
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Feb 24th – 27th
Washington, DC Ride Into Political Action Seminar
– Washington, DC The American Motorcyclist Association
(AMA) is hosting a Washington, DC Ride Into Political
Action seminar for motorcyclists who want to learn how to
influence governmental decisions, whether in Congress
or in their local communities. The seminar, to be held
February 24-27, 2007 at the Phoenix Park Hotel in
Washington, DC, allows participants to meet and learn
from the AMA’s Washington staff as well as other political
experts. Besides learning about state and federal issues
facing motorcyclists today, participants will get tips on
building relationships with government agency officials
and on lobbying elected officials. The instructors will also
prepare participants to meet face-to-face with members
of their own congressional delegations. A registration
form is available in the American Motorcyclist magazine
or by contacting Sharon Smolinka at the address below.
Mail the completed form to AMA, 13515 Yarmouth Drive,
Pickerington, OH 43147. For more information, contact
Sharon Smolinka at (614) 856-1900, ext. 1252 or by e-
mail at ssmolinka@ama-cycle.org.
MARCH 2007
March 17th
Happy St. Patty’s Day! Don’t forget to wear something
green when you roll out!
March 24th & 25th
The 1st Annual Northeast Motorcycle Expo - Long
Island NY Suffolk Community College Exhibition Center,
Brentwood, Long Island, NY, featuring bike builders,
celebrities and more Saturday 10AM to 5 PM and
Sunday 10AM to 5 PM. All brand motorcycle show:
Best of Northeast Custom Bike Show, Iron Angels,
music by Cross Cut Saw, and entertainment for the
kids. Hundreds of vendors, displaying biker accessories
and fashions, motorcycle dealers, displaying their latest
models. Admission tickets are $15.00 per person, children
under 12 years of age $7.00 and children 5 and under
free. For more information contact 1-877-BikeXpo (877-
245-3976) or www.NEMotorcycleExpo.com A Kev-Marv
Production.
APRIL 2007
Apr 4th – 7th
1st Annual Big Daddy Leather Spring Break Cruisin in
the Carribean – Charleston, SC
Departs Charleston, SC stops include Grand Cayman,
Cozumel & Key West Florida. Details, pricing
and reservation info contact Big Daddy Leather,
1900 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg, VA ph.
540-899-0048 www.bigdaddyleather.com, email
doug@bigdaddyleather.com
Apr 13th – 22nd
5th Annual Heritage Motorcycle Rally - Charleston, SC
This the Grandfather of Bike Week Charleston. Rally
Central, located at 9850 Hwy 78, Ladson, SC 29456,
is home to “the wildest bike show in the south” and the
Million Dollar Bike Build-Off. Top name bands, Vendors,
scheduled rides daily – Beaufort to the south, Myrtle
Beach to the North, the Islands and Historic Charleston.
Charity Runs. 10 full days of laid back enjoyment! Gates
open at 10am on Friday. Info call 843-767-4258 or visit
www.heritagemotorcyclerally.comApril 13 - 22, 2007
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April 14th - 21st Heritage Million Dollar Bike Build-
Off – Ladson, SC
The “SUPERBOWL” of the Bike Building World! 15
Builders * 1 Winner * 1 Million Dollars. The Playoffs begin
April 14th, 2007, held during the 5th Annual Heritage
Motorcycle Rally in Charleston South Carolina. The teams
are: Kendall Johnson * Paul Cox & Keino* Joe Martin
* Aaron Greene * Roger Goldammer * Roger Bourget *
John Dodson * Darrian Tefft & Mario Audia * Jerry Burrow
* Russell Marlowe * Vinnie Minichiello * Eddie Trotta
* Roland Sands * Bruce Mullins * Arlen Ness. The 15
distinguished custom motorcycle builders are right now
in their shops, putting their all into what they hope will be
named the “2007 Heritage Million Dollar Bike Build-Off
Winner”. These builders will transport their entries to:
The Exchange Park outside of the Charleston, SC to
arrive no later than 7 PM April 13th 2007 for the Unveiling.
And then place those entries on display for 8 full days
for judges & spectator looks. And then they, (the builder
themselves), must ride these bikes 100 grueling miles as
a group. (Lose the group & they could lose the prize).
Check it out at: www.heritagemilliondollarbikebuildoff.com
April 25th – 29th
5th Annual Outer Banks Bike Week – Outer Banks, NC
The 5th Annual Outer Banks Bike Week is packed full with
entertainment, great food, events and special attractions.
Poker Run. Bike Show. Live Music. Scenic Rides.
Official Night-time party sites. www.outerbanksbikewee
k.com
April 26th – 28th
North Carolina State H.O.G. Rally 2007 – Outer Banks,
NC “Cruzin the Outer Banks” 100 miles of beach cruzin
at it’s best! This H.O.G. event offers riding, sight-seeing,
activities – something for everyone. Register by March
8t, 2007 for your chance to win a brand new 2007
Sportster. “Get your Crabs” Poker Run - $1,000 1st prize.
Bike Show, Field Games, Live Beach Music. Guided
ride to Ocracoke Island and Lighthouse Tour. Police
escorted bike parade to the Wright Bros. Memorial. New
Kitty Hawk H-D dealership, located only ½ mile away
from the rally site. Call the hotline or visit the website for
more information. NC Rally Hotline: 1-252-221-4657
www.ncstatehogrally.com
May 11th – 20th
Myrtle Beach Bike Week – Myrtle Beach, SC
www.myrtlebeachbikeweek.com
May 31st – Jun 3rd
Dam Bike Rally - Fontana Dam NC
Fontana Village Resort will host the Dam Bike Rally, May
31-June 3, 2007. We are only 10 miles from the famous
“Dragon” and 25 miles from the Cherohala Skyway, and
of course, our own Hellbender 28. Live Music; cookouts;
vendors; contests; poker runs. Please visit our websites at
www.fontanavillage.com or www.smokymountainbikewee
k.com or www.hellbender28.com Make your reservations
early by calling 800-849-2258. We look forward to seeing
you! Sponsored by Fontana Village Resort. Contact:
Marketing & Groups Sales Department, Email: aburchfi
eld@fontanavillage.com, Phone: (828) 498-2211, Fax:
828-498-2209 Website: www.fontanavillage.com
JUNE 2007
Jun 15th – 17th
VNV M/C USA Road Dog Run - Sanford, NC
23rd Anniversary Celebration of Viet Nam Vets M/C of
North Carolina and 5th Anniversary of Second Brigade
M/C. Donation at the gate includes admission, camping
(Electrical Hookups $10/Night extra) & live entertainment.
POW/MIA ceremony at noon on Saturday. Bike Games,
50/50 Raffle, Contests & more fun than ought to be legal.
All of this excitement nestled along the banks of a gently
rolling creek and surrounded by working components of
an antique mill. Come out enjoy Father’s Day weekend
with America’s favorite Vets, The Viet Nam Vets M/C
USA of North Carolina. Sponsored by Viet Nam Vets
M/C USA - North Carolina, Contact: Doc Ski, Email:
docskivnv@aol.com Phone: (919) 662-6229, Fax: 919-
933-7934, Website: www.vnvmcnc.org
JULY 2007
July 20th – 22nd
Carlisle Summer Bike Fest - Carlisle PA
Thousands of motorcycles, acres of vendors, a
motorcycling paradise with 82 cares of two-wheeled
entertainment. Motocross competition, motorcycle
giveaways, beauty contest, seminars, stunt riders, dyno
testing, burn-outs, a swap meet, celebrity guests, custom
bike builder roundtable, and sponsor Midway. The Carlisle
Summer Bike Fest: the bikes, the people, the excitement.
For information visit the web site: www.carlisleevents.com
or call us at (717) 243-7855. Sponsored by Carlisle
Events. Contact: Mike Blake, Email: mikeb@carli
sleevents.com, Phone: (717) 243-7855. Website:
www.carlisleevents.com
AUGUST 2007
August 16th-18th 7th Annual America’s 9/11
Ride – From Somerset, PA to Arlington, VA ‘POLICE
ESCORTED’. Join with the foundation on the 7th annual
ride to all three crash sites and Honor the Heroes and
Victims of September 11 2001. August 16th group rides
from across America to Somerset, PA. Friday August 17,
the ride begins @ 7:30am depart Somerset, PA heading
to Pentagon in Arlington VA. Saturday August 18th, @7:
30am departure the Pentagon heading to the site of the
World Trade Center (NYC). Ride both days or just one.
Don’t forget to buy your chance on the 2007 Chopper,
‘The Day After’. Proceeds go to college scholarship for
First Responders Nation wide. For more Information
please visit www.americas911foundation.org or
www.americas911ride.org or call 877-771-0118.
OCTOBER 2007
Oct 3rd – 7 Myrtle Beach Fall Rally – Myrtle Beach, SC
www.myrtlebeachbikeweek.com
Oct 18th - 21st Biketoberfest® - Daytona Beach FL
Annual Motorcycle Festival held in the beautiful Daytona
Beach area. Ride with us before the cold of winter sets
in. Many, many great events countywide! Sponsored by
Daytona Beach Area CVB. Contact: Janet Kersey, (866)
296-8970, Fax: (386) 255-5478. Email: jkersey@dayton
abeachcvb.org. www.Biketoberfest.org
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Drive Diva Ride for Juvenile The kindness doesn’t stop there, Ross, from Butter,
raised over $1000.00 and had his hair shaved off for
Diabetes,, Oct 29, 2006 Juvenile Diabetes and Locks Of Love. The event ended
Virginia Beach, VA with the drawing of the 2006 Harley-Davidson Sportster
Diva Customs and Southside Harley Davidson was giving
Well, she has done it again! Tami Walker with Diva away. Chelsea, Tami’s daughter, who has Juvenile Diabe-
Customs just had their 2nd Annual “Drive Diva” Ride for tes pulled the winning ticket. The number was called out
Juvenile Diabetes, and this one was a big one. The ride and no-one answered. When Tami turned over the card to
started out at Southside Harley-Davidson one gorgeous read the name out she was shocked to see the name of
Sunday morning, October 29th, 2006. The ride, consisting Dale Green, the General Manager of Dirty Dicks! It took a
of over 100 bikes headed to Diva Customs on 17th Street, moment for Dale to understand that he had won the bike,
Va Beach, being lead by 10 motorcycle police. The police but when it sunk in he decided to forfeit his ticket. He told
escort represented police officers from Chesapeake, the crowd that he was just trying to support the cause and
Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and State Troopers. They arrived in good faith could not accept the bike (now that’s a big
at Diva Customs where the children they were riding for man!). Chelsea drew another ticket and pulled the new
were waiting. The ‘Drive Diva” ride is known for a special winner of the bike. Her name is Elizabeth Baker! And she
surprise, the kids get to ride on the motorcycles! Vikki, cannot believe she won! She bought one ticket at Dirty
who works at Diva Customs, said that she and the kids Dicks Deck Party, the last $20.00 in her pocket. She is

were so excited when there heard the roar of the motor-
cycles, they all had chills! They ran out into the parking lot
and could not believe how many bikes were lining up. In-
side the bikers got a chance to meet the children and the
families they were riding for. After assigning a child to a
rider, they were off again onto the open road. The families
of the children were chauferred by stretch limo to the final
destination, Dirty Dicks Crab House. The ride measured
over a half a mile long with bikes riding two by two.
Once at Dirty Dicks, the party really kicked in. There
were raffles, not only for the riders, but special raffle
tickets were given to the kids. Diva Customs picked out
special gifts just for the children. Everyone likes to have
their ticket number called, and this includes the kids
too. People went above and beyond for these kids. Kirk
Leibold bought a helmet from Diva Customs the morn-
ing of the ride for the child he was riding, after the ride he
gave that helmet to the little boy to keep. His mother says
that he took down all his sport trophies and now has his
helmet on the top spot on his dresser.
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delighted about the bike even though her father is not so
excited.
The ‘Drive Diva” Ride for Juvenile Diabetes was a huge
success with over 150 bikes total, lots of fun and prizes,
and most of all, a total of over $14,600.00 raised!!
So watch out next year, this ride will become a ride for
the history books!
Also, keep in mind the “Diva’s Only” Bike Show April
14th, 2007. Tami and Diva Customs has already reserved
the entire Chesapeake Convention Center for this event
and the celebrity guest list is growing. Ladies, you defi-
nitely don’t want to miss this one!
Diva Customs is located at 501 17th Street, Virginia
Beach. Drop by and see all new things in just in time
for Christmas. And don’t forget that their service de-
partment is fully up and running, including full main-
tenance, bike detailing center and their new toy, a
DynoJet Dynometer! You can also visit their website at
WWW.DivaCustoms.com. You can also visit their website
to see pictures from the “Drive Diva” Ride.
Virginia Motorcycle
Lobby Day 2007
Just around the corner Virginia Legislators will be returning
to reek havoc on the lives of us all. As always the Virginia
Coalition of Motorcyclists, with the assistance of other Virginia
motorcyclist rights groups will be in Richmond looking out for
our interests. This year there will be several bills of interest to
motorcyclists, from helmets to tolls, to Right of Way (ROW)
violation penalties there should be some piece of legislation of
particular interest to you, and if not there will most certainly be
legislation that will adversely effect the enjoyment or safety of
our ride.

I want to invite and encourage everyone to attend Motorcycle

Lobby Day, January 14th & 15th, 2007 in Richmond. On Sunday
the 14th we will go over the pending legislation, the pros and
cons of the legislation and how to talk to your legislator about
the legislation. Monday morning we leave as a group and go to
the Capitol for meetings with our Legislators followed by lunch
provided by the Law Offices of Tom McGrath. Last year we
had approximately 150 bikers roaming the halls in Richmond
and we’d like to see the numbers should grow for this one. Ask
around and find someone that’s been before and you’ll get an
idea of what you’ve missed. You will also have the right to
claim personal involvement in the accomplishments.

This year’s preliminary list of legislation is as follows:

• Enhanced penalties for persons who maim or kill
fellow motorists by violating the right of way. This
would include up to 40 hours community service in a
motorcycle awareness program.
• Exemption for motorcyclists from tolls. As we all know
toll booths present particular hazards to motorcyclists,
a very slick surface we have to stop and start on, a
fairly industrial background that camouflages our
bikes to oncoming traffic, and the lack of a smart tag
designed for, or guaranteed to work on a bike.
• Helmet choice for adult riders on Virginia ByWays.
• Making the punishment for a helmet violation the
same as a seat belt violation. A $25.00 civil fine, no
court costs or other administrative fees. Currently if
convicted of any helmet violation (for example the
town of Radford wrote 26 tickets to people wearing
helmets this summer) the fine is $45.00 dollars +
$65.00 court costs, and depending on locality an
administrative fee on top of that.

I’m sure there will be other legislation we will have an interest

in this year that hasn’t been introduced yet, and we will have
info on those items as well. The more voices that show up,
the louder the message will be heard at the capital. Host
Hotel: Comfort Inn and Conference Center, 3200 W. Broad
St., Richmond, VA. For Room Reservations Call (804)359-
4061 and ask for the VCOM rate. For other info call VCOM at
(800) 437-9434 or you can also contact Jim Cannon, Director
Virginia Coalition of Motorcyclists, at (804) 353-3971, email:
jim@vcomonline.org Website: vcomonline.org. Check the
calendar of events in this issue for complete schedule.
If you don’t come out and protect yourself you have no right
to complain about the results.

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Mathematics YOUR AGE BY EATING OUT
From a strictly mathematical viewpoint it goes like this: YOUR AGE BY DINER
What Makes 100%? What does it mean to give MORE & RESTAURANT MATH
than 100%? Ever wonder about those people who say
they are giving more than 100%? We have all been to Something fun for all us OLD people out there
those meetings where someone wants you to give over
100%. How about achieving 103%? What makes up
100% in life? 1. First of all, pick the number of times a
week that you would like to go out to eat.
Here’s a little mathematical formula that might help you
(more than once but less than 10)
answer these questions:
2. Multiply this number by 2 (just to be
If: bold)
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ 3. Add 5
is represented as:
4. Multiply it by 50
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 5. If you have already had your birthday
22 23 24 25 26. this year add 1756 . If you haven’t, add
Then:
1755.
6. Now subtract the four digit year that
H-A-R-D-W-O-R- K you were born.
8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98%

and You should now have a three digit

number _ _ _
K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E
11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5 = 96%
The first digit should be your answer to
But, #1 (how many times you want to go out
to eat)
A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E
The next two numbers are…YOUR AGE!
1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5 = 100%
(Oh YES, it is!!!!!)
And, THIS IS THE ONLY YEAR (2006) IT
WILL EVER WORK, SO SPREAD IT
B-U-L-L-S-H-I-T
2+21+12+12+19+8+9+20 = 103%
AROUND WHILE IT LASTS

AND, look how far ass kissing will take you.

A-S-S-K-I-S-S-I-N-G
1+19+19+11+9+19+19+9+14+7 = 118%

So, one can conclude with mathematical certainty that,

while Hard work and Knowledge will get you close, and
Attitude will get you there, it’s the Bullshit and Ass kiss-
ing that will put you over the top.

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A Minor Offense
By Tom Corr TRM Az
Cars vs. motorcycle accidents are a prevalent problem in our
society and recently that problem drew a lot of attention when
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger, was involved
in an accident.
The problem lies within society’s response to the victims of
a car vs. motorcycle accident. Instead of sympathy for Ben
Roethlisberger, and outrage towards the automobile driver who
caused an easily avoidable accident, instead of blaming that
person, the one who violated Ben Roethlisberger’s right of way, the
public and media persecuted Big Ben. They say by not wearing a
helmet he displayed an exclusive disregard for his own happiness.
And by not wearing a helmet he jeopardized the Steelers’ chance at
repeating as Super Bowl champions.
The sheer fact that the media and the mainstream public took on
the “blame the victim” view is unacceptable in itself. Yet it sheds
light on an ongoing problem, a problem that is deeply rooted in our
legal systems nationwide.
Lost in the media blitz that followed was the fact that the
automobile driver, not Roethlisberger, was at fault. The driver,
who was approaching Roethlisberger from the opposite direction,
turned left into his path and was cited for “failure to yield,” a minor
offense that, according to most state laws, means the driver did not As I see it (and this is only my opinion) our legal system is telling
have the right-of-way but proceeded nevertheless.
Roethlisberger, who was traveling below the legal posted speed
limit, now faces a fine of $388 for letting his motorcycle permit
expire and for not wearing a helmet. The helmet part would not
be an offense in Pennsylvania had he been fully licensed for two
years. And, on the other side of the coin, the automobile driver
faces a measly fine of just $106.50 for “failure to yield.”
Like most accidents that involve autos and motorcycles, the
automobile driver was at fault. And, just like Big Ben’s accident,
most occur at intersections involving an illegal left turn into
the path of an oncoming motorcyclist. The fact is, even when
an automobile driver kills or maims a motorcyclist by blatantly
disregarding the rules of the road, the penalties rarely reflect the
seriousness of the driver’s illegal conduct.
The following are examples of the leniency that is all too prevalent
in our legal systems today. The first and foremost that is embedded
in the minds of the motorcycling community is (former) U.S. Rep.
and South Dakota Gov. Bill Janklow, sentenced to 100 days in
jail and fined $11,000 for running a stop sign at 70 miles an hour,
killing a motorcyclist.
The next example is the Iowa driver who was fined $70
for crossing the centerline, resulting in the deaths of three
motorcyclists. After that we have the Ohio driver who backed
out of a driveway and killed a motorcyclist, receiving a mere 10-
day suspended sentence and three-month suspension of driving
privileges.
The last example is the Oklahoma motorist who was sentenced
to 30 months probation and ordered to perform “acts of kindness
and generosity” for killing a motorcyclist and pleading guilty to
negligent homicide.
Our legal system, when it comes to Right of Way violations, is
flawed, to say the least.
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Killing a motorcyclist with an automobile should be considered
vehicular manslaughter, but all too often a driver (if they are even
charged) is charged with a right-of-way violation and given a
“slap-on-the-wrist” penalty.
Most of the time the reason this happens is that in order to be
charged with vehicular manslaughter, a standard has to be met in a
court of law. It needs to be proven that there was gross negligence
or recklessness on the part of the driver who caused the accident.
Sadly enough, prosecutors all too often believe that standard will
not be met for car-motorcycle accidents. And even when a driver is
convicted of vehicular manslaughter, very few judges ever impose
a sentence that fits that crime.
As a driver while attempting a left turn you have a legal (and
moral) obligation to determine if it is safe to do so. If another
vehicle occupies the oncoming lane, making a left turn while
that vehicle is approaching is illegal. If you choose not to wait,
according to the law it is a criminal offense, and that offense
should carry criminal penalties that are proportionate to the
damages you cause.
Which now brings us back to our starting point - leniency in
our justice systems. These lame fines and sentences amount to
nothing more than slaps on the wrists to the motorists who cause
such tragedies. But they are certainly slaps in the faces of the
motorcyclists (and their families) who are involved.
us, since you ride a motorcycle your life is only worth $70 and 10
days suspended jail time for someone killing or injuring you.
And if you see it the same way I do, then as a motorcyclist you
should be outraged. In addition to calling your state legislators
demanding that the penalties for right of way violations be
drastically increased and the penalties should fit the crime, you
should be signed up with a motorcycle rights organization.
Why? Because, like me, not everyone is willing to accept what the
government says is good for us. If they had their way we would be
wearing full body armor, helmets etc., etc.
Let’s take into account the fact that you are reading this. Since
you are, we will assume that you own a motorcycle and that you
ride it on a regular basis. In doing so you know there are added
risks when you ride. And with that in mind you are, or should be,
prepared to accept those risks. If you are not, then you have no
business owning, or even riding, a motorcycle.
If you do accept those risks, do you also have to accept the legal
injustices and social outcast status for the lifestyle you choose? I
think not! Stand up for yourself, fight for your rights and let your
voice be heard.
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24th Annual Teddy Bear Run
By Lea Ellen Dunham, AKA Falcor
On November 4th, at 1pm the Blue Knights Virginia
Chapter III assisted by the State, Richmond, Henrico and
Chesterfield police escorted 800 motorcycles and 1,000
teddy bears from the Chesterfield Towne Center. The
mornings air had a bit of a nip in it, but the sun seemed
to have joined in the spirit of things as the day quickly
warmed up for the motorcycle enthusiasts that had gath-
ered to join the run to the Children’s Hospital on Brook
Road in the City of Richmond.
Trees dotted the landscape with their bright cordovan,
crimson and tangerine colored leaves which seem to
chase the riders on this twelve mile, forty-five minute
ride to the hospital. The Teddy Bear Run has become a
holiday tradition for some of the riders. You can not help
but to feel your heart warm and the meaning of giving is
restored upon arriving at the Children’s Hospital. The en-
trance and parking lot is lined with big smiles and waves
from the children welcoming the riders. The children are
inside as well as outside the hospital in case you hadn’t
noticed the wide eyes that peer down at the motorcycles
from windows above.
After the teddy bears had been delivered to their new
home the riders mounted back up and made their way to
the Acca Temple on Hermitage Road for food and re-
freshments prepared once again by the Shriners. Along
with filling up on food there were door prizes, trophies
and a 50/50. This years 50/50 winner was April Barber
who donated back $100 from her $700 winnings. Frank
Gelaspie received a trophy for the oldest rider at 84 years
young. Another trophy was awarded to Mike Scrivner for
having traveled the longest distance at 575 miles. Robert
Graves made the largest independent donation of $320.
The largest donation made by a club was a sweet $2,600
by the X-Wifes Club, and just as a side note of interest
the X-Wifes Club for five consecutive years have made
the largest club donation. Who says all ex-wifes are bad!
Congratulations and thank you. The Northside HOG Club
with 51 members was the largest motorcycle club in at-
tendance and Colonial Heights, Chapter 17 had 62 Blue
Knight members on hand.
Upon registration there was a short survey questioning
the participants opinion if they would be in objection to
donating a little more for next years run. There are plans
in the making for next years run to be bigger and better to
celebrate its 25th Anniversary. Rumor has it that some of
the plans include live music and dancing, with a different
location proceeding the evening of the run.
The Blue Knights support many local charitable organi-
zations, such as Susan Korman’s Breast Cancer Foun-
dation, Hunters for the Hungry, Muscular Dystrophy and
on National Police Officers Day in May on the 15th is the
COPS Run for officers killed in the line of duty for their
families. They meet in Washington DC at the RFK sta-
dium and run to the National Peace Officers Memorial.
Thank you to the Blue Knights once again and all the
participants, contributors and to all who support the Teddy
Bear Run. Be sure to mark your calendars for next years
25th Anniversary Celebration, it’s going to be bigger and
better then ever, you won’t want to miss this one!
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to everyone.
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HOGS on the High Seas
Caribbean Cruise Who Needs A Truck
November 2006
Bruce Bennett from Harley-Davidson of Ocean City
shared a couple of pics & some fun he & his wife had
from their trip with the HOGS on the High Seas.
“The Cruise was VERY cool. One of the HOG Clubs in
the Hampton Roads area had 40-some people on it, won
for having the largest group. I’ve included a photo of my
wife, Jinya & Captain Johnny, the life-time HOG member
captain of the ship who brought his Harley ashore at our
first stop. And also a shot of Jinya and I during 50s, 60s
and 70s night on the ship. Coooool.”

when you’ve got a motorcycle?

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 This month The Club House
is opening its doors to tell you
about a new area riding brother-
hood, The Goodfellows Brother-
hood. This club is a riding club
that was founded in 2006 by
Vinnie (Memo), and John (Cow-
boy) in Palm Harbor Florida.
With their Italian Background
and love of motorcycling, they
created a brotherhood of motor-
cyclists from all around the state
of Florida, together in a brother-
hood with a desire to preserve
their Italian heritage customs and traditions while giving back to their
communities. The club soon started chapters in other cities in Florida and now has a chapter opening in New York,
South Carolina, and finally Virginia.
If you are a man of Italian decent and ride a motorcycle, here is a chance to join a brotherhood where you can enjoy
the social benefits and camaraderie of belonging to a brotherhood while sharing a mutual desire to preserve Ital-
ian heritage, customs, tradition, and the family values you grew up with. Even if you are not Italian, the club has an
associate member program where you still enjoy the same benefits of the Full Members and still get to wear the
Goodfellows riding vest. We are family oriented and our spouses and children often accompany our members to vari-
ous functions, rides, or social events. If you are interested in joining or know someone who is interested in joining,
contact Mike “Hammer” Vecchione at thunderroadsmike@yahoo.com for membership information. It doesn’t matter
what you ride as long as you ride. You can also visit the National Site at www.goodfellowsbrotherhood.com.

Ciao!
Mike “Hammer”

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FESTIVE ARTICHOKE DIP
1 Pkg. Cream Cheese, softened
1 Can (14 ozs.) Artichoke Hearts, drained & chopped
2 Tbls. Real Butter, melted
1 Clove Garlic, Minced
1/4 Cup 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese
Spread cream cheese onto bottom of microwaveable 9-inch
pie plate. Mix artichokes, butter and garlic; spoon evenly
over cream cheese. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Micro
on HIGH for 1 minute or until heated through. Serve with
favorite dip-style crackers. Yield: 1-1/4 cups
1ST CLASS CHRISTMAS TENDERLOIN
1 Beef Tenderloin (5 lbs.)
1 Clove of Garlic, halved and minced
2 Tbls. Flour
Salt & Pepper to taste
3 Slices Bacon, cut crosswise in half
1 lb. Fresh Mushrooms, sliced
2 Tbls. real Butter
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Trim any excess fat from
meat. Place meat on rack in shallow roasting pan, folding
under thin end of meat for even thickness. Rub thuroughly
with garlic; sprinkle evenly with flour. Season with salt &
pepper. Top with bacon slices. Insert meat thermometer into
center of thickest part of meat. Bake for 45 min. to 1 hour
until temp. reaches 150 degrees for medium-rare to medium.
Let stand 10 min. before slicing nice thick slices. Meanwhile,
saute’ shrooms in butter in large skillet. Serve over top of
sliced tenderloin slices.
HOLIDAY SOUR CREAM & GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
2 Cups Water
1 Cup Whole Milk
salt & pepper to taste
1 tsp. Garlic Powder
2-2/3 Cups Instant Potato Flakes
1 Cup Sour Cream
2 Tbls. Butter or Margarine
Handful of Green Onion (scallions)
Handful of real Bacon Bits
Bring your water to boil, as per package directions, add milk,
salt, pepper, garlic powder and stir. Add potato flakes & sour
cream and butter. Mix well until fluffy. Add in your scallions &
bacon bits. Serve up hot, fluffy & yummy.
CHRISTMAS CHOCOLATE CREAM
ORNAMENT CAKE
1 Pkg. (2-layer size) of Chocolate Cake Mix
1 Pkg. Jell-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding/Pie
1 Pkg. Cream Cheese, softened
1 Cup Powdered Sugar
1-1/2 Cups Thawed Cool Whip Topping
1 Traditional Style Ice Cream Cone
1 Piece of Red String Licorine
Cake Decorating Gel
Colored Sugar
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease two
9-inch round cake pans. Prepare cake batter as
directed on package. Blend in dry pudding mix.
Pour evenly into pans. Bake as directed on pkg.
Cool 10 min.; remove from pan s to wire racks. Cool
completely. Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and
powdered sugar in small bowl with electric mixer
on medium speed until well blended. Add whipped
topping; stir until well blended. Plae one of the cake
layers on serving plate; spread with one-third of the
cream cheese mixture. Cover with remaining cake
layer. Spread top and side of cake with remain-
ing cream cheese mixture. Poke two small holes
in bottom of ice cream cone; insert ends of licorice
into holes leaving small loop at top. Place cone on
top of cake to resemble an ornament hanger. Deco-
rate cake with decorating gel and colored sugar to
resemble an actual Christmas ornament, with stripes
or stars or criss-cross pattern, etc. as desired. Store
in refrigerator until ready to cut and serve. Serve up
with hot chocolate fudge sauce and premium brand
vanilla ice-cream. This is truly a present in disguise
to all who eat it!
FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND
A BLESSED NEW YEAR.
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 News Bytes
NEW U.S. TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY LOVES clists who run for public office through NCOM Freedom Fund
TO RIDE Mary E. Peters, the new U.S. Transportation contributions, mentoring from NCOM Legislative Task Force
Secretary, recently visited the Harley-Davidson plant in Mil- legislators and lobbyists and instructional literature such
waukee and talked about the “alarming rise” in motorcyclist as “How To Get Elected To Public Office,” written by New
fatalities. Peters is an ardent motorcyclist who will “never, Hampshire State Representative Sherman Packard, one of
ever ride without a helmet,” but she does not, however, think the first bikers in the country elected to the legislature.
that the federal government should order mandatory helmet
use. “We don’t believe that it’s up to the federal government CARB WANTS TO TEST MOTORCYCLES The California
to mandate helmets,” she said, adding that was something Air Resources Board (CARB) has submitted a proposal
for the individual states to decide. She urged motorcyclists to expand the state’s vehicle inspection and maintenance
to wear helmets and protective gear, drive sober and take (I/M) program in part by subjecting high-mileage vehicles
classes on safe motorcycling. “Cyclists have a lot of respon- to annual inspections and including motorcycles for the first
sibility to take care of themselves,” she said, but added that time. The CARB proposal was included in a draft state plan
motorists also have to do a better job of sharing the road with to achieve federal pollution standards. CARB also intends to
motorcycles. Peters commended Harley-Davidson Inc. for tighten new motorcycle exhaust and evaporative emissions
its efforts in motorcycle safety programs and cycle mainte- standards by an additional 50 percent beginning with the
nance. On Sept. 30, the U.S. Senate confirmed Peters’ ap- 2013 model year. The Federal EPA used the current CARB
pointment, and the Harley-Davidson tour was her first public standards as a basis for establishing stricter new emissions
event since she was sworn in. Nicole Nason, head of the regulations that went into effect with the 2006 model year
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, also took the motorcycles with further reductions taking effect in 2010.
tour. They visited what is called Harley-Davidson University,
where the 660 Harley dealerships nationwide learn how bet- POKER RUNS UNDER SCRUTINY ”’Poker Runs’ for char-
ter to service the vehicles. ity (such as those staged by motorcycle or car clubs) amount
to illegal gambling under Arizona Law,” states a pamphlet
LAUTENBERG TO CHAIR TRANSPORTATION SUB- issued by the Arizona Gaming Department. “50/50 drawings
COMMITTEE The new Democratically controlled U.S. Sen- or raffles, where the funds raised are split 50-50 between the
ate has reassigned committees and New Jersey Democratic fund-raisers and the winner, are also illegal gambling. Bobbi
Senator Frank Lautenberg will be chairman of a transporta- Hartman, a lobbyist for ABATE of Arizona and member of
tion subcommittee when the new Congress convenes in the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) Legislative
January. Lautenberg will head the Transportation Safety, Task Force, told NCOM News Bytes that “We were recently
Infrastructure Security and Water Quality Subcommittee, made aware that our Motorcycle Poker Runs, 50/50’s and
and among the issues his panel will deal with is motorcycle like Raffles, were being closely scrutinized by the Arizona
safety. Lautenberg has a long history of supporting helmet Department of Gaming (ADG). It was thought that this was
laws. In 1991 he worked to insert language in a highway bill due to “new” gambling laws in the state of Arizona passed
that created a nationwide helmet mandate that was removed under Prop 202 back in 2003 giving Native Americans ‘ex-
in 1995 by the Republican controlled Congress after much clusive rights’ to gambling.” Motorcyclists should be aware
lobbying by bikers across the country. In May of last year, that similar restrictions have already arisen in Texas and
Lautenberg attempted to reinstate the federal helmet law New Mexico, and this situation was a topic of discussion at
by amending the transportation reauthorization bill (SAFE- the recent NCOM Regional Meeting in Albuquerque. For
TEA), but his amendment was defeated by a vote of 28 to direction on how to legally conduct poker runs and raffles,
69. Lautenberg again raised the ire of motorcyclists across visit the www.azag.gov/consumer/gambling/statutes.html
the country this summer by sending a personal letter to all or www.azgaming.gov, but in short you cannot charge for a
50 governors praising the benefits of helmet laws and sug- poker run and any monies received must either be donations
gesting that such legislation may be introduced in the U.S. or charges for food, beverages, etc. As for 50/50 or raffles,
Senate in the near future. if your club, organization or association is not a 501 and/or
you are not doing it for a charitable organization, you cannot
MRO LEADER ELECTED TO PUBLIC OFFICE Former legally conduct a raffle.
ABATE of Oregon State Coordinator Joe Laurance was
elected to Douglas County Commissioner position 2 on FLORIDA BIKERS WANT HARSHER PENALTIES IN
Tuesday night. Laurance won with 53% of the vote against FATAL ACCIDENTS The streets that lead to Daytona
a well-known local businessman. “In a phone conversation Beach are lined with spots where motorcycle enthusiasts
with Joe he credited ABATE and BikePAC membership for have lost their lives. Some of the dead during past Bike
the skills and desire to run and win an elected office,” said Weeks and Biketoberfests were at fault, unwisely mixing
Ken Ray, Executive Director of BikePAC of Oregon. Laur- alcohol and speed. Others, like Jody Driggers, were just in
ance was State Coordinator of ABATE for two years, and is a the wrong place at the wrong time. His death stands out,
member of BikePAC of Oregon. He also traveled to Wash- biker-rights activists say, because he was doing no more
ington DC to lobby on behalf of Oregon during the forma- than sitting at a stoplight on International Speedway Boule-
tion of the current highway funding statute. “Joe has been vard when he was hit from behind by a sport utility vehicle.
a participant in MRF conferences and NCOM conferences “I remember that case,” said James “Doc” Reichenbach II,
and proudly labels himself a biker as well as commissioner- president of ABATE of Florida and chairman of the board
elect,” said Ray. County Commissioner-elect Laurance said for the National Coalition of Motorcyclists. “I’m tired of going
will continue to work for motorcyclist’s interests not only in to funerals.” Motorcycle advocates look at fatality and injury
Douglas County, but also at the State and Federal levels. statistics and see a pattern. In too many cases, they say,
The National Coalition of Motorcyclists supports motorcy- at-fault drivers of cars or trucks involved in fatal crashes with

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Seaford-Blades Charity Run
Oct 22, 2006
SEAFORD - A little twist added some spice to a be-
loved annual event full of the holiday spirit. The result
was outstanding for the participants and in the end
benefitted the Seaford/Blades Associated Charities - the
ultimate goal.
Harley-Davidson of Seaford and its sister location,
Harley-Davidson of Ocean City, raised more than $700
and a couple of bags of brand new toys for the youth of
the communities they serve.
The twist came in the form of a scavenger hunt. Mo-
torcycle riders registered at Harley-Davidson of Ocean
City and were presented a poem with clues that would
take them through the back roads of Worcester County
and up into the scenic roads of Sussex County. Along
the way riders would uncover landmarks that would lead
them to Harley-Davidson of Seaford and the ultimate
prize of assisting the Seaford/Blades Associated Chari-
ties.
Ginny Short was on hand at the end point to receive
the donations from the riders who braved the cool tem-
peratures and the windy conditions.
‘’We are happy to be able to support such a great
organization,’’ said Spuck Bennett , owner of Harley-Da-
vidson of Seaford and Ocean City . ‘’Even with the cold
overcast weather in the morning, I was very happy with
the turnout for this year’s event.’’
Anxiety was high for the riders. After getting their
clues at the Ocean City location, the wheels were turn-
ing faster inside the helmets than on the road as many
riders tried to figure out as many clues as they could be-
fore hitting the highway. The clues proved to be difficult
even for seasoned back-road riders.
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Blue Knights holds Toys for
Tots Toy Run
By SUSAN ELZEY
Register & Bee staff writer
Sunday, November 19, 2006
DANVILLE - If you think you saw Santa Claus and Mrs.
Claus riding around town on a motorcycle Saturday morn-
ing, you were right. They joined the Blue Knights in the
Thunder Road Harley-Davidson Toys for Tots Toy Run.
The Blue Knights, a nonprofit organization of active and
retired law enforcement members, have been participating
in toy runs the last eight years. This is the first time that
Thunder Road Harley-Davidson has sponsored the run.
“We had about 120 participants and each was required
to bring a new toy valued at $10 or a $10 donation,” said
Sandi Davis, who co-owns Thunder Road with her hus-
band Randy. “”We’ve collected almost $1,000 cash and
four large boxes of toys.” The bikers rode for about 15
miles and ended up at Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon for
chili, soup, donuts and coffee, which the restaurant pro-
vided. “Obviously, we did it to benefit kids and we were
happy to be a part of the First Annual Toy Run,” restau-
rant manager Benjy Greene said. The donated toys and
money will go to the Marine Toys for Tots program and will
stay local, Davis said.
Carl Tucker, a member of the Harley Owners Group in
Gibsonville, N.C., rode from about 40 miles away to par-
ticipate in the toy run. “I came to help the kids,” he said. “I
donated money. I figured that’s better than buying some-
thing nobody will like.” He also had come to help sup-
port the bikers who are trying to start a HOG chapter in
Danville. Jim “Curly” Martin, president of the local chapter
of the U.S. Military Vets Motorcycle Club, was out with
members of the chapter to help collect toys. “We try to do
anything to help vets,” he said. “And Marine Toys for Tots
has been around for a long time.”
Thunder Road will continue to collect toys through Dec. 10
at the store, located at 4960 Riverside Drive. Santa Claus
will visit the store from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 10
and will pose for photos with children.
Toys also may be dropped off during normal business
hours at Lone Star.
Contact Susan Elzey at selzey@registerbee.com or (434)
791-7991.
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VA Fall Classic
tion with the City of Newport News held their 4th Annual
Virginia Fall Classic, a 3 day event held each year to
benefit the Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters.
The events included cruise-ins, dinner, music, a drive-
in, car/truck/bike shows, cool lights and big sounds and
much more. Last years event was attended by thousands
of spectators, included hundreds of vehicles and raised
over $30,000 for this worthy cause. We’d like to take this
opportunity to thank all the sponsors, hard-working vol-
unteers, event participants and spectators who made our
4th Annual Virginia Fall Classic such a success. We were
very pleased with the turnout and the pleasant responses
of the thousands of spectators. A little rain or clouds
doesn’t stop great people from giving! Everyone enjoyed
themselves thoroughly. This family event was open to the
public with free admission, and was held on October 27-
29, 2006 in the Newport News City Park and at Ferguson
Enterprises, Inc.

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motorcycles received nothing more than a slap on the wrist.
They chafe at laws that require evidence of malicious intent
or extreme recklessness before criminal charges can be
filed. Advocates say that should change. They want criminal
penalties to apply and they’ve collected thousands of signa-
tures nationwide, pushing Congress and state legislatures
to enact their goals into law. Reichenbach’s group is trying
to stiffen penalties for motorists who cause a biker’s death
by violating their right of way. He acknowledges that one
reason those who have fatal crashes with motorcycles are
not treated more harshly is because of the social stigmas
attached to the biker culture. “The lifestyle has carried
such an image over the years,” he told the News Journal.
“People say ‘whatever,’ because you’ve got hair down the
middle of your back. These are just solid citizens who care
about their state and their country. We’re mothers, fathers,
patriots. All we want is to be treated like everybody else.”
(determined by the last digit of their license plate - odd or
even), that motorcycles will need to follow the same rule. In
the past, motorcycles were exempt.
PAKISTANI GOVERNMENT BANS MOTORCYCLE
RENTALS In order to control growing street crime in the
former capital city of Karachi, Pakistan the Sindh govern-
ment decided to ban all motorcycle rental shops immedi-
ately. Sindh Transport Minister, Muhammad Adil Siddiqui,
ordered the Home Secretary and national law enforcement
to take stern action. The minister said it was observed
that anti-social elements were using rented motorbikes
in robberies and street crimes. He hoped that by banning
motorcycle rental, the cases of mobile phone snatching and
others crimes would decline. Adil directed police to take
stern action against the violators of traffic rules and show
no leniency.

COMING TO A THEATER NEAR YOU Bikers who were PHILIPPINE POLICE PHOTOGRAPH BIKERS People
hired as extras in the movie “Wild Hogs” say that their intending to travel by motorcycle on Makati’s roads should
prized Harley-Davidson motorcycles were damaged during be ready to say “cheese” in front of a digital camera, though
filming. The damage occurred in the village of La Cienega some may frown at having their photo taken for police
while the production was filming an explosion at a biker records. Police in the country’s financial capital are now
bar. Ronnie Baca, one of the extras, says that about ten implementing a new scheme that would involve taking
motorcycles, including his, were damaged. The production photographs of men and women on motorcycles, according
company cut him a check for $3,200, but Baca says that to The Philippine Star newspaper. Senior Superintendent
won’t do it. “That’s not what my bike is valued at,” he says, Gilbert Cruz, Makati City’s newly-installed chief of police,
adding that it “will probably be twice as much as that.” The said his pet project hopes to prevent street crimes in the
production company says that the matter is not finished and locality by making people think twice before committing
it is working with an insurance company to come up with an crimes, knowing that their pictures have been taken. Cruz
equitable settlement. said Mayor Jejomar Binay has provided them with 11 digital
cameras, which are now being used by various police units
WEIRD NEWS: AUSSIE BIKERS RIDE NUDE TO GET patrolling the city. “We came up with this scheme to prevent
YOUR ATTENTION SEX? Now the Motorcycle Council of crimes committed by motorcycle-riding men in Makati City,”
New South Wales has your attention. Stripped for action, he told The Star. “We are doing this because most criminals
the Australian bikers set out on their ‘now notice us’ ride. can afford to buy second-hand motorcycles, which they
The number of motorcycles and scooters on Sydney’s usually abandon after a heist. Chief Inspector Alex Fulgar,
streets is increasing as motorists look for ways to avoid operations chief of the Makati City Police Department, said
high fuel prices and congestion. Sick of being ignored by Oplan Photo Sita appears to be working since no crime per-
Sydney drivers, motorcyclists are hitting back with a public- petrated by motorcycle-riding suspects have been recorded
ity campaign featuring nude riders and the slogan: “Come since Cruz took over and implemented the scheme.
on, what do we have to do to get you to look twice?” Pho-
tographs and a video being submitted to television stations BIKERS’ TURN FOR URINE TESTING Police in Petal-
as a community service announcement during Motorcycle ing Jaya, Malaysia will be conducting random urine tests
Awareness Week, Oct 28 - Nov 5, show motorcyclists riding on motorcyclists in the ongoing Ops Sikap XI traffic op-
naked through the streets of Sydney, puzzling passers-by. eration. Due to concerns over the high number of motor-
The motorcyclists are men and women of different shapes cyclists killed in traffic accidents, federal traffic chief Sen
and sizes to highlight that riders come from all walks of life. Asst Comm (II) Nooryah Md Anvar has put out the order to
Guy Stanford, chairman of the MCC of NSW, said it was state police contingents to begin the checks immediately.
a lighthearted approach to a serious issue. “We hope that “It worked when we implemented it for bus drivers; with
people have a good laugh at our expense but also see how word going around they became more careful. Since it
vulnerable motorcyclists can be on the road and remember has worked with bus drivers, we are hoping it will have the
to look twice, particularly at intersections,” he said. View a same effect on motorcyclists.”
sample video at http://media.smh.com.au/?rid=23063&sy=s
mh&source=undefined. QUOTABLE QUOTE: “Many of the supporters of repeal-
ing the helmet laws are very effective. They are very well
PARISIAN BIKERS DECLARED FILTHY The mayor of educated and well-funded. And they have a single issue.
Paris has been declared anti-motorcycle, as he and his They present this not as a safety issue, but as a matter of
council have been plotting for years on how to get rid of state’s rights and individual freedom. They are very good. I
motorcycles in the French capital. Mayor Bertrand Delanoe wish they were on our side.”
has recently been quoted as stating; “motorcycles pollute Linda Cosgrove, National Highway Transportation Safety
between 3 and 122 times more than cars!” In recognition Administration (NHTSA), in an interview with Scripps How-
of this he has decided that on high pollution days, when ard News Service, May 25, 2006
cars can only come into the capital city on alternate days
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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

The Cactus
This month for Taking It To The Streets, we are bringing you to two very unique
locations. Many of you have been to The Cactus since they opened their doors
in May of 2004. You either stopped there for a poker run, to listen to great local
music, or to cut into one of their famous steaks. What you will have noticed is that
in the last 6 months, Heather Dean, the owner of the Cactus, has done more new
things to the restaurant then I can write about in one page! The Cactus is truly a
“biker friendly” business. They do not just claim this title. Now, when you ride in
on your scoot they have roped off bike parking right out front. In the spring there
will be a biker appreciation night with food and drink specials as well as weekly
bike shows and events. Don’t forget also that if you ride in on the weekends you
DO NOT pay a cover charge. Some of the other improvements Heather has made are the addition of a game room with
4 pool tables, dartboards, and an 11-foot hi-def TV. The menu has also been revamped and a Southwest portion has been
added to their line up of Steaks, which were awarded “Best Steaks in Town.” If you love music you can see bands such as
Krunch, Snackbar Jones, Soul Patch, and Fine Swiss Cheese play. These are the bands that often play at your favorite
rides! I asked Heather how she started in the bar and restaurant business and she told me that the Cactus was originally an
idea started by her brother in law and her husband, however after working around the great customers who frequent there
and becoming such a contributor to the bike community, she felt that she needed to help him take the Cactus to the next
level. After hearing her vision, he felt she was better suited to take over so he passed the torch to her. The Cactus is often
a stop on many poker runs and because they are conveniently located across the street from Hampton Roads Harley-Da-
vidson, they have established a great partnership with them. While you’re getting your HOG tuned up, you can go across
the street and grab some grub and a drink! They also have provided the food for the Orphan Helpers “A Reason to Ride”
charity event every year and are a host for many local clubs who hold their meetings there. We at Thunder Roads welcome
The Cactus to our family so stop in and show them the support that they
have been showing you! Visit them at www.thecactus.biz or at 6401
George Washington Memorial Hwy (Rt 17) in Yorktown, VA.

Mike “Hammer”

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Rocker Originals
Two T.I.T.T.S. articles in one month? There must be a
mistake? Nope, no mistake here. Since Tim Brown from
Rocker Originals and Heather Dean from the Cactus are
friends and Tim will be supporting the upcoming Biker
Appreciation Nights at The Cactus, we decided to write up
both places together. The crew at Rocker has been fasci-
nated with motorcycles as far back as any of them can re-
member. After years of preparation they opened their cur-
rent retail store and chopper shop in May of 2006. Rocker
Originals is a licensed motorcycle manufacturer who uses
the most modern technology while staying true to the tradi-
tional style of real choppers and bobbers to build you your
dream bike at a price you can afford. Whether your bike
needs to be serviced, repaired, or rebuilt, they can handle
it. From old Knuckleheads all the way up to your new Twin
Cam, they are your shop. When I went in to talk to Tim about advertising, I was so impressed with their two shop
show bikes Penny Lane and Nuthin’ But The Blues; I commissioned them to build my custom bobber! They sport a
phrase, which you will see in their ad “Not Seen on TV.” These guys are less concerned about Discovery Channel
Shop Drama and more concerned about building you an old school rocket that will turn heads. They have already
taken part in DelMarVa Bike Week in Ocean City, MD and the Chopper Xpo in A.C., NJ where they got an incredible
response from the crowd. They also have recruited Tony Calp who is a past AHDRA National Champion and Certified
H-D Mechanic with over 30 years of experience in the industry. Tony decided after 20 years of working for H-D that
he wanted to return to the type of place that fueled his passion for the motorcycle industry. Tim and boys at Rocker
are hell bent on making their presence known locally by providing good products, competitive pricing, and exceptional
customer service as well as building the sickest custom bikes and a nationally marketed product line. Even if you are
not ready to build your custom just yet, you can stop in and pick up a high quality Hoodie or T-Shirt with Rocker de-
signs. Expect to see more of Tim, Keith, Tony and the Rocker bikes at local events in the near future especially when
they finish mine. Their slogan says it all “Custom Sleds, Parts, and Threads!” Visit them at www.rockeroriginals.com or
at 441 Grafton Drive in Yorktown, VA.

Mike “Hammer”

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Billy Lane Update DaimlerChrysler is named in the lawsuit because they
are the corporation for Dodge, the owners of the promo-
tional 2006 custom Dodge pickup that was being oper-
As we reported last month, Billy Lane has been ated by Billy Lane on the night of the crash.
charged with DUI Manslaughter, DUI Serious Bodily Injury The other two charges may have been dropped be-
and Driving while License Suspended/Revoked With cause Billy Lane will represented by DaimlerChrysler
Serious Injury or Death stemming from a fatal crash on Corporate Attorneys in civil suit and possibly the criminal
September 4th in Florida suit.
The victim, Gerald Morelock, 56 of Melbourne Beach, F. Jeffrey Vernis, ESQ., with the firm of Vernis & Bowl-
Florida was killed instantly when the Dodge truck Lane ing, has been named the attorney of record for Lane in
was driving struck him head-on as he was riding a 1983 the Brevard County wrongful death civil suit. Although
Yamaha Motor Scooter. Witnesses reported that they Vernis was not yet named as the attorney of record
saw the 2006 black Dodge pickup cross over the double for DaimlerChrysler, the web site for the law firm lists
yellow lines southbound on Highway A1A in an attempt to DaimlerChrysler as one of its clients. Jeffrey Vernis filed
pass two vehicles. several documents with the Brevard County Clerks office
Lane was also scheduled to appear on Oct. 6th to face on behalf of Lane and DaimlerChrysler, one of which was
DUI charges in a North Carolina court. It seems Lane a Motion To Dismiss the wrongful death civil suit.
was in Salisbury, North Carolina for The Horse Smokeout, With Chrysler on board, and lots of money, who knows
a 3-day event put on by The Horse Backstreet Choppers. what will happen. We will keep you informed.
Eyewitness reports indicated earlier in the day that Lane
attempted a stunt, crashed into a parked car, then fled the Tom Corr TRM AZ
scene. He was later stopped across the street for riding
without a helmet and refused a Breathalyzer test.
Lane had his court day in Salisbury, NC and was found
not guilty of driving a motorcycle while intoxicated, after a
three-hour trial before a judge. Lane had refused to take a
Breathalyzer test after being stopped in June. The refusal
forced the suspension of his driver’s license, but also left
prosecutors without any evidence to present in a Rowan
County court.
Lane claims that at the time he was stopped in North
Carolina, he was not impaired and only had one beer.
Lane’s attorney produced several witnesses that testi-
fied on his behalf that he only had one beer. The judge
in North Carolina dismissed the case stating that the
highway patrol did not prove their case and that they had
no credible evidence.
Now back to the Florida case. Billy Lane faced criminal
charges of DUI Manslaughter, DUI Serious Bodily Injury
and Driving while License Suspended/Revoked With Seri-
ous Injury or Death at the time of his arrest.
The States Attorneys Office has only officially charged
Lane with Felony DUI Manslaughter on October 19. It
seems that two of the charges were dropped by the State
of Florida. Lane (at the time of this writing) is scheduled to
appear before Judge Allawas on November 9 at 9:00 a.m.
at the Brevard County court in Viera, Florida on criminal
charges.
It is not uncommon for the prosecutor to drop the lesser
charges and go after the higher charge. The prosecuting
attorney has more time to devote to the single charge
this way. That may not be the case here; the Melbourne,
Florida law firm of Nance, Cacciatore and Hamilton, filed
a civil suit for the wrongful death of Gerald Morelock,
naming William D. Lane and Daimler Chrysler as defen-
dants. The suit was filed on behalf of Dolores J. Morelock
and the estate of Gerald V. Morelock, and was amended
on October 6 to include punitive damages.

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 The Joker’s Wild
Dr. Phil was conducting a group therapy session with
four mothers. He told the young mothers “You all have
obsessions”. To the first mother, he said, “You are ob-
sessed with eating... You’ve even named your daughter
Candy.” He turned to the second mom. “Your obsession
is with money... Again, it manifests itself in your child’s
name, Penny.” He turns to the third mom. “Your obses-
sion is alcohol. This, too, manifests itself in your child’s
name, Brandy.” At this point, the fourth mother gets up
takes her little boy by the hand and whispers, “Come on
Richard, we’re leaving. ”The little boy says, “Why are
you calling me Richard, when you always call me Dick?.”
Little boy goes shopping with his mother and is waiting
right outside of the ladies dressing room for his Mom to
come out. While waiting the little boy gets bored and just
when his Mom comes walking out, she sees her son slid-
ing his hand up a mannequin’s skirt. “Get your hand out
of there!” She shouts. “Don’t you know that ALL women
have teeth down there?” The little boy quickly snatches
his hand away and thanks his lucky stars he didn’t get
bitten. For the next ten years, this little boy grows up
believing all women have teeth between their legs.
When he’s 16, he gets a girlfriend. One night, while her
parents are out of town, she invites him over for a little
action. After an hour of making out hot and heavy on the
sofa, she says,“You know, you could go a little further if
you want.” “What do you mean?” He asks. “Well, why
don’t you put your hand down there?” She says,
pointing to her crotch. “HELL NO!” He cries, “you’ve got
teeth down there !” “Don’t be ridiculous,” she responds,
“there’s no teeth down there.” “Yes there are,” he says,
“My Mom told me so.” “No there aren’t,” she insists.
“Here, look for yourself.” With that, she pulls down her
pants and gives him a little peek. “No I’m sorry” he says,
“But my Mom told me that ALL women have teeth down
there.””Oh for crying out loud !” she cries. She whips
off her panties, throws her legs behind her head and
says, “Look for yourself, I DO NOT have any teeth down
there.” The boy takes a good long look and replies,
“Well, after seeing the condition of those gums, I’m not
surprised.
A man enters his favorite ritzy restaurant and, while
sitting at his regular table, he notices a gorgeous woman
sitting at a table nearby... all alone. He calls the waiter
over and asks for their most expensive bottle of Merlot
to be sent over to her -- knowing that if she accepts it,
she is his. The waiter gets the bottle and quickly sends
it over to the girl, saying this is from the gentleman. She
looks at the wine and decides to send a note over to the
man. The note read: “For me to accept this bottle, you
need to have a Mercedes in your garage, a million dol-
lars in the bank and 7 inches in your pants.” The man,
after reading this note, sends one of his own back to
her and it read: “Just so you know -- I happen to have
a Prowler, BMW, and a Mercedes in my garage; plus I
have over two million dollars in the bank: But, not even
for a woman a beautiful as you, would I cut three inches
off my penis! Just send the bottle back!”
The Joker’s Wild
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Little Tony was sitting in class one day. All of a
sudden, he needed to go to the bathroom. He yelled
out, “Miss Jones, I need to take a piss!!” The teacher
replied, ‘Now, Tony, that is NOT the proper word to use
in this situation. The correct word you want to use is
‘urinate.’ Please use the word ‘ur-i-nate’ in a sentence
correctly, and I will allow you to go.” Little Tony thinks
for a bit, and then says, “You’re an eight, but if you had
bigger tits, you’d definitely be a TEN!”
A cowboy and his new wife had just been married
and went to an expensive hotel for their honeymoon.
The cowboy went to the front desk and asked for a
room. He said “This is a very special occasion. It’s our
wedding night and we need your BEST room with a
strong bed.” The clerk winked and asked, “Do you want
the bridal?” The cowboy thought about it for a minute
and then replied, “No, I guess not. I’ll just hold on to
her ears ‘til she gets used to it.”
A couple of Georgia rednecks are out in the woods
hunting when one of them grabs his chest and falls to
the ground. He doesn’t seem to be breathing; his eyes
are rolled back in his head. The other guy whips out
his cell phone and calls 911. He gasps to the operator,
“I think Bubba’s dead! What should Ah do?” The op-
erator, in a calm soothing voice says, “Just take it easy
and follow my instructions. First, let’s make sure he’s
dead.” There is a silence... and then a shot is heard.
The guy’s voice comes back on the line, “Okay, now
whut?”
To My Dear Wife, You will surely understand that I
have certain needs that you, being 55 years old, can
no longer satisfy. I am very happy with you and I value
you as a good wife. Therefore after reading this letter,
I hope that you will not wrongly interpret the fact that I
will be spending the evening with my 18 year old sec-
retary at the Comfort Inn Hotel. Please don’t be upset
- I shall be back home before midnight.” When the man
came home late that night, he found the following letter
on the dining room table: My Dear Husband, I received
your letter and thank you for your honesty about my
being 55 years old. I would like to take this opportunity
to remind you that you are also 55 years old. As you
know, I am a math teacher at our local college. I would
like to inform you that while you read this, I will be at
the Hotel Fiesta with Michael, one of my students, who
is also the assistant tennis coach. He is young, virile,
and like your secretary, is 18 years old. As a successful
businessman who has an excellent knowledge of Math,
you will understand that we are in the same situation,
although with one small difference. 18 goes into 55 a
lot more times than 55 goes into 18. Therefore, I will
not be back home until late tomorrow evening.”
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 Tidewater Motorcycles Inc. Reeps Riders Dirty Dick’s Crab House
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Fast Lane Biker Gear & Accessories www.eagleriderdc.com
166 S. Rosemont Rd. Ste. G The Cactus Steakhouse & Saloon Segeleon Racing LLC
Virginia Beach, VA 23452 6401 George Washington Memorial Hwy Rt 17 Harley-Davidson/Buell Shop of Ocean City (757) 651-7451
(757) 340-4446 Yorktown, VA 10716 Ocean Gateway Email: lsegeleon@pssfed.com
(757) 898-8500 Berlin, MD
Harley-Haven (410) 629-1599 Trailer World
1920Atlantic Ave Damon & Company Sports Bar & Grill 1982 George Washington Memorial Highway
Virginia Beach, VA 7104 George Washington Memorial Hwy Kitty Hawk Harley-Davidson Gloucester Point, VA 23062
(757) 425-2458 Rt. 17 North 8739 Caratoke Highway www.vatrailerworld.com
Gloucester, VA Harbinger, NC 27941
Mr. D’s Leather & Novelties (804) 693-7218
9902A Warwick Blvd www.damonsbar.com 252 491-2091
Newport News, VA www.kittyhawkhd.com
(757) 599-4070
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LOOKING OUT FOR YOU....
We wanted to share a website with you
that you might find very interesting to
visit..... www.familywatchdog.us
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When you visit this site you can enter D
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your address and a map will pop up
showing your house as a small icon
of a house and red, blue, green, dots
surrounding your entire neighborhood.
When you click on these dots, a picture of
a person will appear with an address and
the description of the crime he or she had
committed. This site was developed by

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friends & family because....You never
know who your neighbors are! Be safe

Hidden In Virginia
This 1944 Knucklehead found in Charlottesville, VA should
certainly be on it‛s way to a museum. Only 180 were made with
this Rare E Model wearing 74CC instead of the standard issue
61CC. Photographs were recently discovered of this motorcy-
cle being ridden in the late 1950‛s by one of it‛s previous own-
ers, John “Dash” Haven formerly of the Charlottesville area.
The Knucklehead is currently being shipped to Napa, Idaho
and it‛s new owner “Griz” who recently moved there from the
Hampton Roads area of Virginia. Many thanks goes to Trey at
Oceana Cycles in Virginia Beach, VA for sharing all of us with
this hidden unique piece of history!

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THUNDERon the road
Florida
Last month I took you to exotic Latvia - this month
I decided to stay in the US and hit up my old stomping
grounds in Florida. I flew down to Tampa Bay to visit my
old pals and check out some of the bike nights that I used
to frequent. Let me start by saying Tampa has a beautiful
Gulf of Mexico climate very different from the East Coast
of Florida as many of you may know. The saying goes
there “if you don’t like the weather, wait 5 minutes!” For
those of you who like to take chances on your noggin,
helmets are optional. Unfortunately I did not get to do any
riding because I was only in town for a few days. I did
however find the time to get one of my Tattoos touched
up and added to.
I went to the tattoo shop that had done most of my
work back when I lived there. The shop was still there but
under new ownership and full of new artists. I met one
named Rex who showed me a book of his work, which
I was very impressed with. He also was from the Rich-
mond area and rode a pretty bad 60’s Pan Head Bobber,
which you can see pictured. I let him go to work on my
shoulder and the result was impressive and affordable.
I left very happy with my new ink and made some new
friends who I will be visiting for another tat in the near
future! On Wednesday nights there are two choices for
bike nights, both of which VA has never seen the likes
of. First you can hit up Biff Burgers. It is nostalgic 1950’s
left over burger joint and BBQ Pitt. They will cram close
to 200 bikes in an area smaller than half a football field!
That is just the start, head down 66th Street to Quaker
Steak and Lube for the most amazing bike night sight.
On a Wednesday bike night they will have over 2,000
bikes in the parking lot, a 20+ bike show, two live bands,
and more vendors than you can shake a stick at selling
everything from custom seats to leathers and even a gun
dealer was there. That’s right people, firearms! Now re-
member this is a weekday. I met up with some of my old
riding buddies from the Italian Angels and my buddy Jim
took a shot at eating the world’s hottest wings. If you do
it, you get your name on the wall and a bumper sticker.
Our Waitress was beautiful and provided great service -
always a good combination! I could not possibly fit all the
things to do in that area into one page. Well sadly I had
to leave and now that I am back in this cold VA weather,
I miss the place even more. I think I will go somewhere
warm next! Visit Tattoo Emporium at 648 Central Ave in
St. Petersburg or call them at (727) 824-5612 and ask for
Rex to book an appt.

Mike “Hammer”

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 What does this Christmas season mean to you? other events that go on around Christmas. We should
enjoy the season as much as anyone. Our challenge is to
Have you noticed just how busy everyone gets at this keep all of the events that go on as part of Christmas in
time of year? It’s almost impossible to find a parking perspective while celebrating the true meaning of Christ-
space anywhere near a mall. People everywhere are mas.
busy running around buying presents, planning holi- And to ask ourselves, Are we like the people in Beth-
day meals or parties, and just getting caught up in the lehem the night of Jesus’ birth: Too busy to see Christ in
Christmas spirit. But as we see everyone rushing about Christmas? Or are we like the Shepherds who heard the
and enjoying the season, it becomes painfully obvious angel’s message and sought the Savior. Here’s wishing
that too many people are missing the signs as to who each and every one of you a Merry Christmas and Happy
the season is pointing too. New Year.
That shouldn’t be any surprise. Things have pretty
much always been that way. Even when you read the < )))>< Rick ‘Preacher’ Saunders
story of the first Christmas in the Bible (Luke 2:4 – 14)
you will see that at first there doesn’t appear to be any-
thing special going on. A mother gives birth to a baby
boy and wraps him up in a piece of cloth. Other than
putting him in a feeding trough, instead of a cradle, this
is pretty commonplace.
Even the “No Vacancy” signs at the inns aren’t
unusual. Have you ever tried to find a room on short
notice when traveling during a holiday weekend?
When Jesus was born in Bethlehem, the city was
bustling with activity and most of the people were just
too busy to notice the birth of the Christ Child. So they
just went about their business as though nothing un-
usual had happened. Only the shepherds in the fields
were made aware of His birth and cared enough to
come seeking the Savior.
Things haven’t changed much. To many people this
time of year is nothing to get too excited about: A day
off from work to be at home with the family, or perhaps
a big dinner or a chance to party and have a good
PREACHER RICK
time. While there is nothing wrong with these things.
Many people still do not realize the significance of the Preacher Rick was born in WV, but was raised in North-
Christmas season: That this is the time to celebrate the ern VA. He began riding at 15, but took 16 years off and
birth of a Savior. Instead, too many people today see began riding again in 1993. He now rides a 1998 Harley-
Christmas as only a Holiday. They are more interested Davidson Road King Classic. He’s been married to his
in what is under the tree than who was in the manger. lovely wife, Teresa since 1996. Rick has served as presi-
dent of the Northern VA Christian Riders, Chapter 348 of
Everyone loves receiving presents. But the greatest
the Christian Motorcyclists Association since 2003. And
present of all time came to earth in the body of a baby is a Licensed Professional Pastoral Counselor, serving
boy born in Bethlehem. For without that baby in the as Lay-Counselor at First Baptist Church of Woodbridge,
manger, we could not have the Lamb on the Cross. VA. He works full-time as a Computer Operations Super-
Our challenge at this time of year is not to ignore the visor for Inova Health System.

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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 starcityabate
@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 Motorcycle Club Chapter 54 - Chesapeake, VA
President Jack Wright (757) 465-8578, Ruddfan4life@cox.net
www.americancruisers.us
American Cruisers Motorcycle Club Chapter 57 - Va. Beach,Va.
President Brian Brooner, E-Mail brooner1@cox.net
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
Blue Knights Law Enforcement MC/VA XIII
Danville, Virginia meets on 13th of every month Club
President - Keith Johnson www.blueknightsvaxiii.com
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
STAR touring and riding chapter 260 Winchester VA, meets 2nd Saturday,
9am at Golden Corral in Winchester,VA on 522. 4th Sunday rides also. Email:
starchapter260@yahoo.com for info
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 meet
the 4 Thursday of each month – see web page for location.
th
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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now and has averaged over 1000 miles a
month. After three years of wanting a Har-
ley, she finally did it. She had never ridden
as a passenger and has no desire to. Her
closest thing to riding was mountain bike
racing. For her first bike she bought a Black
‘06 Harley Davidson Soft-Tail. Now that’s a
long way from a mountain bike. She plans
on getting some new pipes soon. “I
love to ride. With the peace and soli-
tude, it’s just like working out”. I
ride with friends and I am not af-
filiated with any groups at this
time. I would like to take a trip to
California. Another trip will be to
Sturgis. When asked what her
favorite moment since getting
her Harley was, she said, “Rid-
ing to Shady Jack’s, I love that
place.” When not riding she
is in the gym. Cynthia’s mes-
sage: “If you are a woman that
doesn’t ride, break your fear,
get out there and do it. It is the
best thing that has happened
to me. If you let fear rule you,
you will
will never do sh**.”

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Dave’s Ride is a ‘05 Big Dog Chopper soft-tail. 20 years ago he rode a
Kawasaki and has upgraded to what you see today. In Feb ’06 Dar-
ren Williams of Liquid Illusions created the KISS theme. There are
11 hidden items within the art-work on the bike. The two that Dave
has found are, MOM in Gene’s armor upside-down (a small memorial
to Dave’s mother who passed away) and the demon in the paint that
shows up on sunny days. Dave plans on changing the primary to a
3 ½ inch, changing the shift linkage to a drumstick and a few other
small items. Obviously, the bike is now show quality. So far, out of
8 bike shows he has won 6 trophies. Most people would never know
that the under side of the tank is painted with all of the names of the
album covers. The autographs of Gene, Paul, & Peter are reproduc-
tions from Dave’s trip back-stage of stuff he had autographed, thanks
to his wife. Ace’s is from a photo Dave purchased on-line. Dave is
a self-proclaimed “Kiss Freak”. He had a 30-hour tattoo done on his
back while the bike was being painted. Thanks for allowing us to de-
but your “one of a kind” ride to everyone.

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