thunder roads virginia magazine - february 2011

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Hey folks – let’s get those bikes out from under the cobwebs of winter, dust them off & get ‘em ready to ride. The Spring riding season is about to break wide open next month & we know that you’ll want to be ready for all the fun & fantastic events that are coming your way for 2011. To get you geared up & itching to hit the road, is the Timonium Motorcycle Show in Maryland on Feb 11th to 13th. This will be their biggest show ever – last year they had a record crowd for their event & they are expecting to top that one during this year’s show. The following weekend after Timonium, is the Northeast Motorcycle Show, taking the stage in Chantilly, VA. Our event calendar is starting to build & there will be many more events filling those pages in the coming months. Be sure to get the most up to date info on events up on our online calendar at our website www.thunderroads-virginia.com . Our site is update daily & the events that are submitted by the 15th of any given month, will be printed in the following month’s magazine. If you’ve got an event planned this year, please go up to our site & submit it so everyone will know what you’ve got planned. For liability reasons, our staff cannot input events so list yours as soon as you have your date set.

We’ve got a lot of great biker friendly businesses with us…most of them ride too so they know exactly what you want & need so please pay them a visit. They are helping us bring Thunder Roads to you each month - it would be nice if you mentioned that you saw them here in the magazine. If you happen to have your camera with you, take a Hot Shot for us while you’re there & send it in…let us know where the shot was taken so we can see who you’re visiting. Your Hot Shots are welcomed ANYTIME. Whether you’re riding, shopping, eating, drinking, vacationing, getting a tattoo or just out & about by yourself or with friends & family doing anything, we’d love for you to share those moments with us for our Hot Shot pages. Email your pics to [email protected] & you may see them in an upcoming issue. Do you have a personalized license plate?? We love getting your Hot Plates too! Do you have a pet that you dress in biker attire? Our “Biker Pals” can be any type of animal…dog, cat, bird, iguana or whatever. We happily welcome any furry, feathered or scaly biker friends to be featured.

As always, we thank you for rolling with us & checking us out every month in print & online. We’re here for you so if there’s anything that you need, please let us know…if we have it to give, you’ll surely receive. Don’t forget to take care of your “honey” on Valentines – sweet goodies, a little romance & a 2up bike ride will surely score some major points on the 14th…Even if you don’t have a sweetheart, treat yourself to something good & a bike ride anyways However you choose to celebrate Valentines Day or any day, make it a good one. We look forward to seeing you all back here again next month as we swing into Spring…this year is going to be awesome so get ready for a great ride! We wish you peace & prosperity in your homes, happiness in your lives & lots of love in your hearts. Until we see you again…stay safe on all your roads.

Kelly

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Calendar Of Events............................................4Proud To Be An American..............................9Hot Shots..............................................................12Clubs & Organizations..................................23The Joker’s Wild..............................................28Biker Friendly Directory..............................32NCOM News Bytes..........................................36On Eagle’s Wings.............................................39Advertisers Index..........................................44

CONTENTS EDITOR’S LETTEROn The Cover

VirginiaBike Fest

ONGOING EVENTS

BIKER CHURCH SERVICES

Biker Church Service Mechanicsville, MD Rushing Wind Ministry, 29025 Three Notch Rd., Mechanicsville, MD 20659, Gordon Bacon, Preacher, 240-577-0605, [email protected]. Sunday service 10am -10:30am gathering and fellowship with coffee and snacks. Wednesday Bible study 7pm-8:30. Friday night bike night 6:30pm-10pm. Services are held every Sunday; Bible Study held every Wednesday; Bike Night ever Friday Night.

Liberty Biker Church & Blessing of the Bikes Isle of Wight County, VA Our focus is sharing the Word of God with the motorcycle community, without all the preconceived ideas that you have to dress a certain way or look like everyone else. For anyone who thinks you have to fit in or be like everyone else, guess what: People can be different. And so is Liberty Biker Church. Hang-around (social) time: 10 a.m. with free donuts and coffee. Worship service: 11 a.m. with Christian rock band Stronghold providing the church music. Our address is 17011 Courthouse Hwy, Isle of Wight County, VA, contact is Pastor Jim Manner, (757) 376-3612 –We hold services every Sunday & we hold a Blessing of the Bikes the 1st Sunday of each month.

Tidewater Motorcycles Chili Dog Social EVERY TUESDAY Free Chili Dog’s every Tuesday at Tidewater Motorcycles. 4324 Godwin Blvd, Suffolk, VA 23434. visit www.tidewatermotorcycles.net for more info.

Feb 11th – 13th 2011Timonium Motorcycle Show Timonium, MD Every foreign and domestic motorcycle manufacturer available in the USA on display...huge custom and antique bike show...100’s of exhibits covering everything in motorcycling. Attendees will be able to meet several nationally known bike builders featured on Discovery Channel’s “Biker Build-off” and Discovery HD Theatre “Two Wheel Thunder” throughout the three days. Maryland State Fairgrounds - Timonium, Maryland - Opens 10am each day, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February 11th - 13th, 2011. Admission for Adults: $15, Children 10-15 years $5.00 and under 10 are free with paying adult. Go to www.cycleshow.net to print-out $5.00 off admission discount coupons, good on adult admission only. For more info call 410-561-7323, visit www.cycleshow.net or email [email protected].

Feb 12thMystery Memory Ride Staunton, VA at Shenandoah Harley-Davidson, 213 Rolling Thunder Lane in Staunton, VA. Exit 220 off of I-81. Riders will register starting at 11am, receive a map and instructions to be aware of landmarks and surroundings during this guided ride. Upon returning to SHD, a 10 question contest will be held to see what riders remember what they saw! Open to all bikes and riders. Prizes for 3 places, refreshments for participants. Visit our website: www.shenhd.com for more details.

February 19-20, 2011 The NORTHEAST MOTORCYCLE EXPO presented by KevMarv Productions is proud to announce our new location at Dulles Expo Center Chantilly VA. There will be Motorcycles, Midgets, Little People, and Mayhem and much more. Come see new and used bikes to purchase, vendors with aftermarket parts and accessories, maybe enter your motorcycle in our “Best of the Best” custom bike show for CASH PRIZES, be entertained by our live bands, beautiful models and bizarre guests. Bring the kids we have plenty for

them to do. This is one show you will not want to miss. Admission to THE NORTHEAST MOTORCYCLE EXPO is $13 for adults, $6 for children 6-12 yrs old, and children under 6 yrs are free. Expo hours are Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Dulles Expo Center is conveniently located at 4368 Chantilly Shopping Center Chantilly, VA 20151. For further information call 1-978-688-8888 or visit our website at www.kevmarv.com

Feb 26th & 27th “LIVE FAST” Harley Davidson Inspired Art Group Show Fairfax, VA Opening Reception-Saturday, February 26th, from 5pm – 8pm. With special guest appearance by the infamous artist “Letterfly” who will demonstrate traditional “old school” pinstriping. Open to the public exhibit - Sunday, February 27th, from 11am – 5pm. Patriot University Seminar “Rolling Art,…Why a Mural?” with Letterfly Sunday, February 27th, at 1 PM at Patriot H-D. Patriot Harley-Davidson, 9739 Fairfax Blvd Fairfax VA 22031. Show end date: February 27th. The event is FREE but RSVP required for entrance RSVP to [email protected]

Apr 2nd & 3rdVirginia Bike Fest Petersburg, VA It’s 2 big days of thunder as the 2011 Virginia Bike Fest rolls into Virginia Motorsports Park April 2nd and 3rd. Bike Fest Poker Run Saturday! Cruise Central Virginia and earn a chance to win $2,000 cash! Bike Fest Main Event Sunday! Join us for flat out drag racing, bike show, bikini contest, live stage show and wild bike rodeo. Check out the Suck - Bang - Blow Nitro Saloon and the huge Biker Midway for biker gear, accessories, custom LED’s, air brush designs and much much more. For info on vending & event details, call (804) 862-3174 or visit www.VirginiaMotorsports.com

Apr 3rd Richmond Riders Poker Run Richmond, VA The Richmond Riders host their annual Poker Run on Sunday, April 3. Registration begins at 9 AM at The Shops of Bellgrade Mall, 11440 Huguenot Road, Midlothian, VA 23113. Last bike out at 11 AM. Ride ends at the Powhatan County Fairgrounds, 4042 Anderson Highway (route 60), Powhatan, VA 23139. Prizes, 50/50, Food will be sold. All proceeds to benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. http://www.richmondriders.com

Apr 15th, 16th & 17th Hog Farm Grand Opening for Jesus Winston-Salem, NC Revelation Disciples Motorcycle Ministry invites you to the Grand Opening of the HOG Farm. Located at 190 Overdale Road, Winston-Salem, NC . OUR NEW HOME!!!! Starts April 15th ends 17th. Saturday the 16th we will have Special Guest Bands, Tammie Davis & Mirror Image, Events, cook out, ride, bike show, & games. Free camping, FREE Event. Fun for all. Don’t miss it. Sunday the 17th, more bands & two services. Anyone wanting to come & camp out, start setting up can come in on Thursday , gates open on Fri. the 15 at 8 A M The actual event will start at 9.00 am Sat. the 16th & run through 11pm. There will be a bike showing on Saturday & there will be a 50/50 drawing for this event too. Fee is required for bike show. There are NO admission fees for entering The Hog Farm . We will be accepting donations as The Lord moves you to give The Rain date is April 29 - May 1st. Rain cancellation will be posted on Monday the week of event. Pray for warm Sun shine, the SON Shining is a sure thing!! Be blessed. For more information you can contact Rev. Rick (SHEEPDOG) Arrington @ 336-391-5880 Emails are [email protected] & [email protected] You can also contact us @ anytime through our main website http://www.revelationdisciplesinc.com & on FB http://www.facebook.com/TheSheperdsSanctuary Proceeds & Donations go to help open the free camp sites for special needs Children, & feed the hungry in this local area! Not in anyone’s pocket!!! Fun Time, excellent cause with long term pay back! Jesus will be attending and is the guest of Honor.

Apr 16thHillsville VABA Swap Meet Hillsville, VA We will have our first annual Swap Meet at the VFW in Hillsville, VA on April 16th, 2011. This will include Motorcycles, Classic Cars, and Hot Rods. Admission is only $5.00. Inside and outside Vendor spots are available at a very reasonable cost. Sponsored by the Virginia Bikers Association. See poster at: http://vabikers.org/forms/SwapMeetPoster.pdf for more information. Contact: [email protected] VFW Fairgrounds, Route 58, Hillsville, VA

SAVE YOUR DATE!!! IS YOUR EVENT IN OUR CALENDAR??? If not, submit it on the Events page of our website www.thunderroads-virginia by the 15th of the month so it will make it into the next issue. We need events submitted as far in advance as possible so that others can be respectful of the date that you’ve chosen for yours.

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Apr 16thChili Cookoff & Cruise In Staunton, VA S.V.H.O.G. Annual Chili Cookoff and Hosses n Hogs Cruise In. Free and Open to the public. Uncover, dust off and fire up your custom or original Harley-Davidson or Ford Mustang. This year is not a judged show, but a CRUISE IN! Enjoy live music and good food. A small donation will get you a bowl and spoon to sample and vote on our HOG chapter chili entries! Visit our website: www.shenhd.com, for more information as it is updated. Saturday, April 16, 2011, 11:00am- 4:00pm EDT

Apr 29th, 30th & May 1st15th Annual Virginia Beach Bike Classic Virginia Beach, VA Bike Builders Meet & Greet Party, Thurs Apr 28th at Knuckleheads. Apr 29th Event held at Northlanding Beach Campground. Featuring LIVE Concerts by TRAVIS TRITT, Black Oak Arkansas, Butter, Rebel Son, Tin Roof Union, Right On. Scheduled to appear: World Famous Wall of Death, Bike Show- $500 for 1st Place. Celebrity Bike Builders: Dave Perewitz, Donnie Smith, Big Rick Hoffman, Tommy Swede, Lee Clements, Johnny Lange. Event location: Northlanding Beach Campground, 161 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA. www.northlandingbeach.com (757) 426-6241. Overflow Camping site with full Hook up at Sandy Point Resort (300 yards away), 176 Sandy Point Drive Knotts Island, NC. www.sandypointresortcampground.com (252) 429-3094. Vendor & sponsor information call JR (757) 675-8488 or Mitch (757) 560-0877. Tickets Friday $20; Saturday $25; Sunday $5. www.virginiabeachbikeclassic.com . Portion of proceeds to benefit The Center for Child & Family Services, Inc..

May 14thMDA Poker Run Yorktown, VA Hampton Roads Harley Owners Group (HOG) MDA Poker Run @ Hampton Roads Harley Davidson, 6450 George Washington Memorial Highway, Rt17, Yorktown, Virginia. Saturday, May 14 · 8:00am - 3:00pm. Food, Fun, Crazy X Band, and 1st time silent auction (cash or check).

Mar 4th – 13thDaytona Beach Bike Week 2011 Daytona Beach, FL www.OfficialBikeWeek.com

May 27th – 30th, 2011Stars & Stripes & Spokes, America’s Memorial Day Rally Washington, DC Come join us in our nation’s capital for the 1st annual Stars & Stripes & SpokesTM Motorcycle Festival at the RFK Stadium Festival Grounds to honor our nation’s armed forces during Memorial Day weekend. There will be acres of military vehicles and equipment on display to educate the public on the military’s missions and equipment. Of course there will also be plenty of live music, food, beer and hundreds of vendors. A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit Walter Reed Army Medical Center’s Warrior/Family Support Fund. Admission and motorcycle parking are free! Visit us at http://www.stars-stripes-spokes.com for more information. Meredith Cox, 202-942-4468, [email protected], www.stars-stripes-spokes.com

June 4thMike Stull’s 9th Annual GOOD SAMARITAN Poker Run Covington, VA On behalf of 2yr. old EVAN GROVES who has Epidermolysis Bullosa (( E.B.)) hosted by Kountry Korners Store- 5409 Potts Creek Rd. Covington, Va 24426 (540)747-4001- ride begins and ends here. in store grill open- menu items available. SATURDAY- JUNE 4th (Rain date- June 11th). Registration starts @ 11:00 am- $10.00 per hand All bikes/ autos welcome...All participants leave at 12:30 in one group. Cash Prizes- Door Prizes-BIKE LIFT. Any NON-FOOD vendors welcome (free set up) for info call (276)-620-2929- Mike Stull-FREE Weekend Campout begins Friday June 3 thru Monday June 6- in field only 300 yards from begin/end location- 21 or older to attend camp out..tents, campers, busses all welcome. music provided Fri and Sat nights by D.J. LINK 8pm until ?

June 4thWounded Warrior Benefit Show Newport News, VA My name is Staff Sergeant James Beebe, and I am planning a car show to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project program that will be held in Newport News, Va in June of 2011. I have held these shows for the last few years, starting in Germany and having my first one in the US last May. The wounded warrior project program website http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org will explain the mission of the program. Location: Pep Boys,13200 Warwick Blvd Newport News, VA

Jun 4th Ride for the Children-Kidz2Kamp Portsmouth, VA Come out and join the National Cruisers and the Tidewater Beacons June 4, 2011 at Roger Browns 315 High Street in Portsmouth, Va. for one of the best rides of the year. Registration starts at 9am and first bike is out at 945 last bike out at 1030. This is a dice run and there will be trophies and prizes. Included in registration is a breakfast buffet and lunch at Camp Hope Haven where the ride ends. All proceeds to benefit the Edmarc Hospice for children and Camp Hope Haven. There will be door prizes , trophies, live music, and 50/50 raffle. For more information contact Lilmike Burkett at [email protected].

June 11thRallyin the Valley 7 Staunton, VA Rallyin; The Valley 7, held at Shenandoah Harley-Davidson, 213 Rolling Thunder Lane, Staunton, VA. Exit 220 off of I81. This years event is 1 day only. Judged bike show, live music, custom bike vendors and other crafters, cold beverages and food available through out the day. Great local bands performing all day. Something for everyone. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Visit our website: www.shenhd.com for updates.

June 18thKatelynn Stinnett Memorial Ride - Virginia Poker Run Fredericksburg, VA 3rd Annual Katelynn Stinnett Memorial Ride - Virginia Poker Run, a benefit motorcycle ride for child abuse awareness and prevention. All proceeds to benefit Prevent Child Abuse Virginia. The Poker Run begins at Big Daddy Leather, 1900 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Registration is from 9:00am to 10:30am. Cost is $30 Rider / $20 Passenger. Prizes for best hands and worst hand. For more information and to register online, visit the website at http://www.KatelynnStinnettMemorialRideVirginia.com, or call 703-785-1814. Register by 6/8/2011 and receive a free ride t-shirt.

June 23rd – 25th VA State HOG Rally Petersburg, VA www.vastatehogrally.com

July 15th - 17thThunder on the Mountain VI Hillsville, VA This is the sixth year for this great event. Vendors, bike show, bike rodeo, live bands, and more. $10.00 per day, $15.00 for the weekend. Free setup for vendors. Proceeds go to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Download the poster at: http://vabikers.org/forms/ThunderVI_Poster.pdf. Lake Ridge RV Resort, Route 100, 4 miles North of Hillsville, VA

Aug 8th – 14th71st Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Sturgis, SD www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com

Oct 2ndRide For Pink Virginia Beach, VA 4th Annual “Ride for Pink” to be held Sunday, October 2, 2011- rain date October 9, 2011. Event information and particulars submitted at a later time, but please Save the Date- Ride for Pink, benefitting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation- ‘finding a prevention and a cure for Breast Cancer in our lifetime.’

SAVE YOUR DATE!!! IS YOUR EVENT IN OUR CALENDAR??? If not, submit it on the Events page of our website www.thunderroads-virginia by the 15th of the month so it will make it into the next issue. We need events submitted as far in advance as possible so that others can be respectful of the date that you’ve chosen for yours.


AMA announces 2010 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year

The AMA announced today its AMA Motorcyclist of the Year. Awarded annually, the AMA Motorcyclist of the Year designation recognizes the person(s) who has had the most profound impact on the world of motorcycling, for better or worse, in the previous 12 months.

For 2010, that distinction belongs to outgoing California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, whose signature on a con-troversial law will have far-reaching and potentially harmful effects on the motorcycling community nationwide.

With no fanfare, Schwarzenegger signed a poorly crafted bill on Sept. 28 that fundamentally changes how California will regulate motorcycle exhaust systems. The new law also maps a path for the rest of the coun-try, as other state and local lawmakers look for their own answers to address excessive motorcycle sound. The full story is in the January 2011 issue of American Motorcyclist magazine, the journal of the AMA.

“Gov. Schwarzenegger signed a piece of legislation that has rocked the motorcycling world, and will impact motorcyclists in other states as well for years to come,” said AMA Presi-dent and CEO Rob Dingman. “This makes him the logical choice for the 2010 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year.”

The legislation, California Senate Bill 435, the Motorcycle Anti-Tamper-ing Act, requires every new motor-cycle or aftermarket exhaust system built starting in 2013 to carry a stamp on the exhaust certifying that it meets federal Environmental Protection Agency sound requirements. For most motorcycles, the law is a de-facto OEM (original equipment manufac-turer) exhaust mandate because the federal standard was not designed for aftermarket manufacturers, and com-pliance for the scores of low-volume production models now on the market is extremely problematic.

The AMA has long advocated reasonable measures be adopted for the regulation of excessive motor-cycle sound, and cites the Society of Automotive Engineers J2825 motorcycle sound testing procedure as the most fair, economical and practical solution to the problem vexing communities nationwide.

“The California law is a poorly crafted piece of legisla-tion that’s discriminatory and does little to address the core problem of excessive sound from all sources, not just mo-torcycles,” Dingman said. “Rather than objectively regulate offensive noise, this law creates all sorts of problems for riders, law enforcement and aftermarket manufacturers.”

An EPA certification label is no guarantee of sound

compliance, and the lack of a label is no guarantee that an exhaust is too loud. The only way to know if a motorcycle exhaust is compliant is to test its actual sound output, Ding-man noted.

“As a motorcyclist, Gov. Schwarzenegger should have known better,” Dingman said. “Now California’s motorcy-clists, as well as key segments of our industry, are going to be negatively impacted.”

Currently, only two aftermarket manufacturers offer EPA-sound-stamped exhaust systems for a handful of late-model Harley-Davidsons. The process of certification is complex and expensive. For the millions of owners whose motorcy-

cle models were made in relatively small numbers, the requirement to replace an aging exhaust system with an expensive OEM system is onerous and discrimina-tory. Owners of automobiles and trucks don’t have to meet the same stan-dard, and they can buy less expensive replacement exhaust systems at local muffler shops.

Schwarzenegger’s selection as AMA Motorcyclist of the Year was reinforced by California’s position as a role model for the rest of the country.

“In many cases, we’ve seen other states follow California’s legislative lead on a number of issues,” Dingman said. “There’s no reason to think that trend won’t continue with respect to S.B. 435. With the stroke of his pen, Gov. Schwar-zenegger significantly altered the mo-torcycling landscape for motorcyclists everywhere, and this is the reason why his selection as AMA Motorcyclist of the Year is so impactful.”

The full story of Schwarzenegger’s involvement with motorcycling goes beyond S.B. 435, and is detailed in the January issue of American Motorcyclist. Schwarzenegger has, during his tenure, been an ally of motorcycling with key appointments to decision-making com-mittees that deal with off-highway riding issues, as an example. In addition, as a known motorcyclist himself, Schwar-

zenegger has drawn attention to motorcycling and, after a high-profile crash in 2006, the need for proper motorcycle licensing.

“We will continue to work with municipal governments and state legislatures to implement reasonable measures, such as the SAE J2825 standard, to address excessive motor-cycle sound,” said Dingman. “But we now have the added burden of showing how California’s new measure is not an effective solution, and we have Gov. Schwarzenegger to thank for that.”


Great Places To RideCOMING IN OUR MARCH 2011 ISSUE……

To help kick off the start of the 2011 Riding Season in our next issue, we’ll be premier-ing our travel section called “GREAT PLACES TO RIDE”. This section will feature the best riding roadways & scenic routes that our region has to offer. With getaways & rides through breathtaking mountain ranges, beautiful country sides or by the sandy shores, you’ll find many fun & exciting destinations with biker friendly places to stay & eat, along with resources you’ll need to plan a safe & adventurous road trip. Get those cameras ready so you can share your fun with us. See you next month!


AN AMERICANProud To Be

The American Bald EagleThe bald eagle has been the national bird of the

United States since 1782, when it was placed with outspread wings on the Great Seal of our country. It appears in many gov-ernment institutions and on official documents, making it the most pictured bird in all of America. The eagle ap-pears on the president’s flag, the mace of the House of Representa-tives, military insignia, and billions of one-dollar bills.

The bald eagle first appeared as an Ameri-can symbol on a Mas-sachusetts copper cent coined in 1776. Since then it has appeared on the reverse side of many U.S. coins, notably the silver dollar, halfdollar and quarter, as well as the gold coins which were christened the eagle, half eagle, quarter eagle, and double eagle.

For six years, the members of Congress held a bitter dispute over what the national emblem should be. It wasn’t until 1789 that the bald eagle was finally cho-sen to represent the new nation.

One of the most prominent opponents to the bald eagle’s status was Benjamin Franklin. In a letter to a friend, Franklin wrote:

I wish the bald eagle had not been chosen as the representative of our country; he is a bird of bad moral character; like those among men who live by sharp-ing and robbing, he is generally poor, and often very lousy. The turkey is a much more respectable bird and

withal a true, original native of America.But not all of Congress shared Franklin’s senti-

ments. Bald eagles, like other eagles worldwide, had been seen by many as symbols of strength, courage, freedom and immortality for generations. And, unlike other eagles, the bald eagle was indigenous only to

North America.Some eagles have

become notable in American history. “Old Abe,” the mascot of a Wisconsin regiment dur-ing the Civil War, was a constant target of enemy riflemen, but survived 42 battle engagements relatively unscathed.

Today, the American bald eagle is protected under the National Emblem Act of 1940.

Although once plentiful throughout the continental United States, the bald eagle population has greatly declined in recent times. Farmers and fishermen have killed many eagles for getting too close to their poultry or fishing nets; game keepers have captured them for falconry; and pesticides have killed many eagles. Most of the bald eagle population can now be found in northern regions of North America and Florida breed-ing sanctuaries.

President John F. Kennedy wrote to the Audubon Society:

The Founding Fathers made an appropriate choice when they selected the bald eagle as the emblem of the nation. The fierce beauty and proud independence of this great bird aptly symbolizes the strength and freedom of America. But as latter-day citizens we shall fail our trust if we permit the eagle to disappear.


On the left - “Shy-Ann” on my 2002 - 1200 Sportster Standard. Bought the bike new in 2002 from Waugh Harley-Davidson in Orange, VA. Sold my coin and paper dollar collection to get the down payment for the bike and my mom helped with a co-sign on the loan. The bike is mainly Stock-Hooker Step Tuned Headers, Carb Re-Jetting, Screaming Eagle Air Breather Kit, Split Fire Plugs and Competition Plug Wires, along with a few custom “cosmetic” add ons… It’s my “stupid bike”. Burn outs, wheelies and bar hopping (in case I get stopped for DUI, they won’t take away my Wide Glide). The girl??? That’s my daughter Shy Ann. In the middle - “Heather” on my 2000 Dyna Wide Glide.

Bought 6 years ago from Roanoke Harley-Davidson in Roanoke, VA. To my knowledge, the previous owner had most of the add on accessories put on. The bike had over 50,000 miles on the chassis, but recently had the Big Bore 1550 Kit put on it and had around 2,500 miles on the engine. All the add ons are Harley and the work was all done by the Harley shop. Since buying the bike, I’ve totally ran the hell out of it. I’ve had to replace 7 rear drive belts and an unknown number of rear tires. I’ve taken the narrow belt kit off the rear and put the wider belt on it from a 99 Wide Glide. I’ve had the tranny rebuilt and put on Python Exhaust. Last summer one of the 3 main bolts holding the Hyper-Charger on, worked loose and it was sucked in through the intake, passed the valve and was broken in half by the piston, slamming it against the bottom of the head. It split the piston in half, embedded one half of the bolt into the top of the piston and the other half into the bottom of the head…what a mess. I found a set of jugs and heads at Greenville Chopper Works in Greenville, VA. Had the jugs bored out at Edwards Cycles Service in Fincastle, VA., and Allan Brown at V-TWIN Solutions has been putting it all back together for me for the past couple of years. My buddies, “Big Un” (Dwayne) and “Junior”, had previously been doing the wrenching for me out of “Juniors” back yard garage and out of the former Greenbrier Valley Cycle Center in Lewisburg, WV…it’s my main ride and generally goes through 5 or 6 rear tires a summer. I can ride a wheelie on it quite some ways too. The girl?? That’s my daughter’s buddy, Heather. On the right - “Amber” on my 1971 XLCH Chopper. 900CC Iron Head, 4 Speed, Kick only. All stock except for a 0.30 Over Bore on the cylinders done by Edwards Cycle Service and new pistons/rings installed by “Junior” in his backyard ga-rage in WV. I’ve replaced the kicker shaft and gears, kick arm assembly, ratchet gears, bushings, carb, handlebars, and a few other changes. Bought the bike from my buddy Tony “Easy Rider” Markland several years ago. I couldn’t afford to pay for it all at once, so he let me make payments on it and kept it in his basement till I got it paid for. It needs some cosmetic work, a few bugs worked out, but it’s a hell of a switch after riding the other bikes and the getting on it – with the opposite side shifter and foot brake, we run into a lot of things with it – buildings, cars, wood piles, etc…The girl?? That’s Amber – She’s my daughter’s buddy and my son’s girlfriend (sometimes). All in all I really enjoy my bikes and the friendships that have come to be, mainly from riding. I have been putting on annual poker runs for the past 9 years here in my area. This year, the ride will be June 4th on behalf of 2 year old Evan Groves who has Epidermolysis Bullosa. The ride will be held at Kountry Korners Store, 5409 Potts Creek Rd, Covington, VA 24426 (Mike Stull’s 9th Annual Good Sa-maritan Poker Run). Anyone who would like to send t-shirts, hats, or any other items for door prizes can send them to me at “Mike Stull, 6205 Potts Creek Rd., Covington, VA 24426 – They would be greatly appreciated!

My 3 Bikes...and my 3 Lil Ladies

L-R Amber - 1971 XLCH, Heather - 2000 Dyna Wide Glide, Shy-Ann - 2002 1200 Standard


By Harley-Davidson When Kato isn’t designing advanced weaponry and clever gad-gets, he’s riding his customized Harley-Davidson V-Rod. Sony Pictures sent us some behind-the-scenes photos of Kato’s cus-tom V-Rod Muscle from the set. Check out the official movie site for more info on the film, http://www.greenhornetmovie.com/. The Green Hornet opens in theaters on January 14th. For more information on the V-Rod Muscle, visit our website, http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US/Motorcycles/vrsc.html


‘WEST COAST INVADES TIMONIUM MOTORCYCLE SHOWFEBRUARY 11 – 13, 2011

Timonium, MD – Stars from the Hollywood TV world and the L.A. bike scene meet their east coast fans at the Timonium Motorcycle Show, February 11, 12 and 13 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds. Six stars from the Golden Globe Award winning ‘Sons of Anarchy’ TV Series along with Arlen Ness, the undisputed godfather of bike build-ers, Chica, master bike builder from Huntington Beach, CA and Michele Smith, host of Discovery Channel’s HDT Motorcycle Series, ‘Two Wheel Thunder’, head up the list of west coast celebrities.

Parker Brothers from Florida will feature the Lightcycle from the Disney movie ‘Tron’, along with the Batman Batpod and the Green Ma-chine. They may even drag Eddie Trotta up with them from the sun-shine state to be with us!

Hall of fame bike builder, Doug Keim, the pride of the Jersey Shore, and Lynchburg’s Randy Simpson, from Milwaukee Iron are just a few of the elite builders at this year’s show.

Over 250 of the east coast’s top Custom and Antique Bikes will be on display, along with 100’s of new bikes featuring the latest products for 2011 from all the American,

European and Asian motorcycle manufacturers.

Two wheel enthusiasts can also check out over 315 of the area’s top motorcycle aftermarket companies featuring riding gear, safety equip-ment, performance parts, custom and fabrication services, etc.

98 Rock’s ‘Stash’ will broadcast his afternoon show ‘Live’ from the Stage, Friday, February 11th from 3:00pm – 7:00pm.

Topping off the excitement are daily stage events like the Valentine’s Day Lingerie Fashion Show featur-ing Playboy Cover Girl, Jessica Robinson, “Are You Smarter Than A Hooter’s Girl” contests, Frozen T-Shirt contest, 98Rock’s “Bikers and Babes Newlywed Game and 98Rock’s Famous Tattoo Contest, TeenB.com Bikini contest, Hooter’s Wing Eating contest and much more.

New this year in a separate Exhibi-tion Hall, the Timonium Motorcycle Show presents the Used Bike, Parts and Accessories Super Sale and Swap Meet. One admission gets attendance into both buildings.

Show Hours are Friday and Satur-day, February 11 and 12, 10:00am – 9:00pm and Sunday, February 13, 10:00am – 6pm. Ad-mission for Adults is $15.00, Chil-dren 10-15 years, $5.00 and under 10 are free with a paying adult. Go

to www.cycleshow.net to print-out $5.00 off coupons, good on adult admission only.

Advanced tickets can be purchased at these Maryland Dealer loca-tions…Pete’s Cycle Dealerships, Bob’s BMW in Columbia and the Harley Davidson Store on Pulaski Highway in White Marsh. There’s expanded free parking for an addi-tional 2,000 vehicles. For this year’s show, use the Timonium Road entrance for best access. This can single handedly eliminate the traffic issues of past years getting onto the Maryland State Fairgrounds proper-ty and of course parking is still free! For more information, call, 410-561-7323, visit www.cycleshow.net, facebook.com/timoniumcycleshow.

AMERICAN RECREATIONAL PROMOTIONS


In today’s overwhelmingly busy society, with ever increas-ing demands on our personal and professional time, learn-ing to juggle multiple tasks at once is something we all must face on a daily basis. While it is not clear whether or not multitasking is effective or if it costs more time than it saves, multi-tasking while driving has sparked a national debate about distracted driving and the latest statistics prove that not focusing on the road can be deadly.

One of the most widespread forms of distracted driving, cell phone usage, has some alarming statistics. According to a Carnegie Mellon study, driving while using a cell phone reduces the amount of brain activity associated with driving by 37 percent, and a report from the National Safety Coun-cil reported that 28 percent of traffic accidents are caused by people talking on cell phones or sending text messages.

“Stopping distracted driving is a major initiative that we are undertaking, and one that we believe will make our roads significantly safer. While there are many forms of distracted driving, an obvious distraction for most people is using a cell phone while driving,” said LaHood. “We are working with states across the nation to pass legislation that authorizes law enforcement to stop and cite drivers who are texting while driving—one of the most dangerous forms of distracted driving.”

Texting is of heightened concern because it combines three types of distraction – visual, taking the eyes off the road; manual, taking the hands off the wheel; and cognitive, taking the mind off the road. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, drivers who use hand-held devices are four times as likely to get into crashes serious enough to injure themselves.

While cell phones are a major focus of the distracted driv-ing campaign, the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis-tration (NHTSA) is encouraging people not to do any other task while driving, as distracted driving is any non-driving activity a person engages in that has the potential to distract him or her from the primary task of driving and increases the risk of crashing. This can include using a cell phone, eating and drinking, grooming, tuning the radio or even talk-ing to passengers.

In 2009, nearly 5,500 people lost their lives and almost 450,000 people were injured in police-reported crashes in which at least one form of driver distraction was reported on the police crash report.

To tackle this ever-increasing problem, NHTSA is focus-ing on ways to change the behavior of drivers through legislation, enforcement, public awareness and education—the same tactics that have curbed drinking and driving and increased seat belt use.

“Decades of experience with drunk driving and getting people to buckle up has taught us it takes a consistent com-bination of education, effective enforcement, a committed judiciary and collective efforts by local, state and national advocates to put a dent in the problem,” said LaHood.

NHTSA’s message is simple—“Put It Down”; and it’s one that isn’t going to go away anytime in the near future. With supporters ranging from President Obama to Oprah and

legislation passing across the nation to discourage distract-ed driving, drivers will hopefully get the message loud and clear, just like with the drunk driving and seatbelt campaigns that have helped make the roads safer.

So the next time you are pressed for time, and you consider multitasking while you’re driving, remember that the best multitasker knows that some things require your undivided attention, and you must know when you should put other things aside and focus your energy on the task at hand. Driving is definitely one of those times.

DISTRACTED DRIVINGAt the U.S. Department of Transportation, we heard Ameri-ca’s call to end the dangerous practice of distracted driving on our nation’s roadways. Distracted driving is a serious, life-threatening practice and we will not rest until we stop it.We are leading the effort but you are the key to preventing distracted driving. The message is simple – Put it down! We will work across the spectrum with private and public entities as well as advocacy groups to tackle distracted driv-ing, and, we will lead by example. We have taken first steps -- The President’s Executive Order has established a new way to approach driving – by putting your device down and paying attention to the task at hand.Internally, the department’s agencies are already working together to share knowledge and promote a greater under-standing of the issue, and identify additional strategies to end distracted driving.

What Is Distracted Driving?There are three main types of distraction:• Visual — taking your eyes off the road• Manual — taking your hands off the wheel• Cognitive — taking your mind off what you’re doingDistracted driving is any non-driving activity a person en-gages in that has the potential to distract him or her from the primary task of driving and increase the risk of crashing.

While all distractions can endanger drivers’ safety, texting is the most alarming because it involves all three types of distraction.


Other distracting activities include:• Using a cell phone• Eating and drinking• Talking to passengers• Grooming• Reading, including maps• Using a PDA or navigation system• Watching a video• Changing the radio station, CD, or Mp3 player.

Did You Know?Research on distracted driving reveals some surprising facts:• 20 percent of injury crashes in 2009 involved reports of distracted driving. (NHTSA).•Of those killed in distracted-driving-related crashed, 995 involved reports of a cell phone as a distraction (18% of fatalities in distraction-related crashes). (NHTSA)• In 2009, 5,474 people were killed in U.S. roadways and an estimated additional 448,000 were injured in motor ve-hicle crashes that were reported to have involved distracted driving. (FARS and GES)• The age group with the greatest proportion of distracted drivers was the under-20 age group – 16 percent of all driv-ers younger than 20 involved in fatal crashes were reported to have been distracted while driving. (NHTSA)• Drivers who use hand-held devices are four times as like-ly to get into crashes serious enough to injure themselves. (Source: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) • Using a cell phone use while driving, whether it’s hand-held or hands-free, delays a driver’s reactions as much as having a blood alcohol concentration at the legal limit of .08 percent. (Source: University of Utah)

THE LAW Primary law prohibits ALL types of drivers from using hand-held cell phones while driving. A primary law means that an officer can ticket the driver for the offense without any other traffic offense taking place.Secondary law bans text messaging for ALL types of driv-ers. A secondary law means an officer can only give you a ticket if you have been pulled over for another driving viola-tion (ie: Hand-held cell phone use).

Virginia• Ban on all cell phone use (handheld and hands-free) for

bus drivers (Primary law)• Ban on all cell phone use (handheld and hands-free) for

novice drivers (Primary law)• Ban on texting for all drivers (Secondary law; Primary

law for bus drivers) Note: Viriginia defines novice drivers as all drivers under the age of 18.

FreewheelingThe Official Newsletter of Virginia’s

First Motorcyclists’ Rights Organizationwww.abateva.org

Any Biker Friendly Business that offers a 10% discount to ABATE of VA members, will get a free

business card size ad in every Freewheelin’ issue.

Virginia Beach BiketoberfestLast Year’s 2nd Annual Biketoberfest, held at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront brought a spectacular display of mo-torcycles and their “Rolling works of art.” This 2 day event sponsored by The Bestwestern Oceanfront, included entertainment, 24 vendors, scenic bike ride, an after party, a Parade of Bikes and Blessings of the Bikes held on Sunday. This event was promoted, produced and professionally Judged by G.S. Grifana Carshows, Inc for the purpose of raising funds for The Children’s Performance Workshops against Child Abuse, an Emmy Award winning marionette program that teaches elementary school children how to recognize, avoid, and report sexual abuse and bullying. All proceeds benefited the program, and we are proud to announce that this event will take place again this October in 2011, bringing bike enthusiasts and their supporters back to the beach.


ABATE of Virginia welcomes all riders to join in the fight to protect your rights. No matter what you ride, we want YOU! For more information contact Sharon Keaton at 540-937-3924 or [email protected]. Stay on top of the latest ABATE news and events by visiting www.ABATEofVA.com.

ABATE Coalfield Riders Chapter ( Grundy , VA ) meets 7PM every 2nd Saturday at Caleb & Melissa's garage, Deel Fork, Grundy , VA 24614-9600 . Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Steve Stacy at 276-935-2484 or [email protected]

ABATE Culpeper Chapter ( Culpeper , VA ) meets 7PM every 2nd Thursday at Hazel River Pub, 105 E Davis St, Culpeper , VA 22701. Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Tim Dalman at 540-219-6366 or [email protected]

ABATE 1st Capitol Chapter meets the 1st Sunday of every month at the Williamsburg Moose Lodge (5429 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188) NOT at Beachcombers in Yorktown.

ABATE Iron Horse Calvary Chapter ( Lynchburg , VA) meets 7PM every 1st Tuesday at Mary Jane's Café, 826 Kemper St, Lynchburg , VA 24502-3250. Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Tronco at 434-993-3197 or [email protected]

ABATE Lonesome Pine Chapter (Wise, VA)meets 6:30PM every 1st Tuesday at Mosby's Restaurant, 205 Ridgeview Rd, Wise , VA 24293. Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Shag Mead at 276-565-4541 or [email protected]

ABATE Mason-Dixon Chapter ( Fairfax , VA )meets 8PM every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at John's Place, 11104 Lee Hwy, Fairfax , VA 22030-5005. Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Bob Seoane at 703-206-0571or [email protected]

ABATE Olde Dominion Chapter ( Falls Church , VA ) meets 8PM every 1st Monday at JVs Restaurant, 6666 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church , VA 22042-2145. Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Tank Fortner at 703-309-7197 or [email protected]

ABATE River City Chapter ( Richmond , VA )'No meetings, just action!' For more information contact Steve Skeens at 804-389-8293 or [email protected]

ABATE Virginia Cruisers Chapter ( Hampton , VA ) meets 1PM every 1st Sunday at Mugzy's Grill, 1312 E. Pembroke Ave, Hampton, VA. Everyone welcome. For more information contact Pete Bulgart at 757-870-1517 or John at [email protected].

AMBASSADORS FOR JESUS CHRIST MOTORCYCLE MINISTRY (Virginia Chapter) Do you have a love for the lost and a passion for motorcycles? Then the Ambassadors for JESUS CHRIST may be for you. We meet the 4th Saturday of each month (except Nov and Dec) at the Major Hillard Library 824 Old George Washington Hwy N Chesapeake Va at 10am-12pm. For more information contact: Sean “Bronx” 757-338-1974, or Eric “Holyman” 757-237-6018, or www.ambassadorsecmm.org

Beacons/Christian Motorcycle Association - Meetings: 2nd Monday of each month, Piccadilly Cafeteria, Military Hwy, 6-8 PM. Monthly ride: 4th Saturday of each month, depart from Shoney’s on Indian River Rd. Check our website for ride times and more information: http://cmaner5.org/VA/BEACONSOFTIDEWATER or contact President Lenny Stowell at (757) 420-4411 or [email protected]

Brothers In Arms MCThe Brothers In Arms MC was formed to support the members of our armed forces, past and present, create a camaraderie between like-minded men and women from those services, share in our love of motorcycling and support veteran charities and causes. The Yorktown Chapter usually meets on the third Sunday of the month at various locations in the Yorktown area. The Brothers In Arms MC is a neutral, non-territorial club. For more information about the club and contact links, visit the chapter web site at www.biamc-yorktown.com.

Christian Motorcyclist Association Northern Virginia Chapter 348 www.nvcrcma.com NVCR meets 3rd Sat each month @ Old Country Buffet in Manassas @ 9:00 am, President – Rick Saunders, [email protected] Richmond, Va. 23230. Mike Walton, President (804) 514-9123 meetings come out and ride with us anyway. It’s not about the meetings. For more information on meetings or rides please contact our chapter president, Mark Johnson, at [email protected] or go the www.star440.org

Moose Riders District 8 Meetings 1st Monday of Month. Contact Bubba @ 804-691-7671. Email: [email protected] or Jeff @ 804-892-3346 Email: [email protected]

Road Wench East Coast Women’s Motorcycle Club in Northern VirginiaWebsite: http://roadwenchmc.com/ Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100000803818092

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). Beginning January 20th, 2011, meetings will be held at Mary Jaynes Lazy Horse, 565 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake, VA23322.

The Sons of God Motorcycle Club Ministry® made up of Christian Bikers whoshare a vision of spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ with other bikers.We hold bible study every Monday evening. For more information call TJ(757) 819-3362, Thing (757) 621-4891 or Grape Ape (757) 831-1294. or visitour website at www.sonsofgodmc.org Veterans First, Inc. Chapter 1 Richmond, VA- Non-profit org. whose mission is to assist our homeless veterans back into the mainstream of daily living. Meetings are held every 2nd Sunday of the month at 12:00 pm, VFW Post 6364, 6502 Dickens Place, Henrico, VA. www.veteransfirstinc.org Tigger Mabry, Founder (804) 305-1953.

Virginia Freedom Riders - Riders Against Constitutional Erosion (VFR-R.A.C.E.) exists as a grassroots State Motorcycle Rights Organization (SMRO) dedicated to protecting and restoring motorcyclists personal freedoms, liberties and individual rights. email: [email protected]. Website:vfr-race.com

Warriors of Christ Motorcycle Ministry. 4218 Old Hundred Rd. Chester, VA. 23831. Pastor Ron Walton – Phone (804) 335-5025. Meets every Sunday @6pm and Tuesday @7pm. Visit us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/warriors of christ

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Keep it going… The submitter wrote: “Picture of my dad keeping the burn pile burning with the leaf blower.” Yikes I hope the leaf blower doesn’t blow to hard. Careful Dad!

Poor Mans Jack So how many rednecks does it take to jack up a car? I know that question has you stumped… me too! OK seriously like the skinny guy in the middle is really helping?

Bubbas window repairs The submitter wrote: “Window seal on car is apparently broken, lets fix it with some neon green swimming noodles.” I agree I say if you’re going to do this go with neon!

5 Pencils and 3 rubber bands So what can you make with 5 pencils and 3 rubber bands? I iphone holder. OK fess up how many are digging in their junk drawers looking for pencils and rubber bands now? (If you are send pics )

Raggin’ The submitter wrote: “Here is a Fix of My friends Windshield Wiper. It is an old rag under the wiper arm. He is too lazy to pay $5 and get a new blade.”

“LIVE FAST” Harley Davidson Inspired Art Group ShowHarley-Davidsons invoke many different warm and satisfy-ing feelings for different people. That’s because Harleys are like snowflakes of self-expression. No one Harley is alike because no rider is alike. From custom paint to chrome and exhaust, Harleys are moving art. “Live Fast” is an exhibit that will take this idea one step further. The artists in this show are inspired by these beautiful yet functional machines. Dave Letterfly will also show us a traditional form of motorcycle art- pinstriping. This art form that was made popular in the 50’s Custom Culture and its influences on contemporary customs are still observed today. Please join us as we celebrate Harleys through the eyes of these artists and show you many different takes on what makes these motorcycles great.

Opening Reception Saturday, February 26th, from 5pm – 8pm With special guest appearance by the infamous artist “Letterfly” who will demonstrate traditional “old school” pinstriping. Open to the public exhibit Sunday, February 27th, from 11am – 5pm Patriot University Seminar “Rolling Art,…Why a Mural?” with Letterfly Sunday, February 27th, at 1 PM at Patriot H-D Location: Patriot Harley-Davidson 9739 Fairfax Blvd Fairfax VA 22031 Show end date: February 27th The event is FREE but RSVP required for entrance RSVP to [email protected]

One Man Show Starting as a con-

versation in the park-ing lot two years ago, after one of the many events where pinstrip-ing take place as a value added attraction for yet another Harley Davidson dealership, the idea was being kicked around for an-other reason to invite the community to the store.

“Why not have an art show” I suggested.

In the back of my mind is the goal of any

artist and that is a gallery show of a collection of com-pleted works. I remember in the decades past, because all my finished work was airbrushed murals on motor homes, the appearance of such a show would have to resemble the circling of the wagons like the pioneers did. An art show of that genre of work does occasionally take place, even to this day, whenever motor homes gather for a rally.

As the resident artist at Lazydays, I had been encour-aged to begin a collection of painted works. I began creating canvas and painted panels that had a variety of images on them to showcase the repertoire, that expand-ed as the years go by, that when on display would give the artist presence at the dealership. Signs that comprise the timeless techniques of the traditional tradesman include examples of gilding, hand lettering and brush painted effects of all sorts. Cartoons from an era of providing humor to various newsletters and publications have accumulated over the years, along with paintings created at “Plein Aire” workshop retreats. To celebrate a fleeting role as a teenage bagpipe player for circus ballyhoo, a canvas side show banner is part of my col-lection along with the cardboard platens with overlapping shadowy images left from creating hundreds of designs during the seventies as a T-shirt artist at state and county fairs. Photographs of myself with several of the perform-ing horses trained over the past three decades to dance the classical horsemanship known as “Haute Ecole” are also included.

Clearly the star of the show will be the multitude of painted panels that sport the variety of pinstripe designs that have evolved and that are created ongoingly during the thirty plus year career of the artist. Design sense is experimented with on these decorative panels that are the result of many hours of quiet, exploratory experimen-tation used to get “dialed in” prior to a show or to while-a-way the time at my home in Florida .

The delicate nature of the hand painted pinline design is the result of years of practice and developing finesse with the ungainly, specialized brush. The creation of each motif is an exercise in playful meditation where I open up to possibilities as each stroke occurs, only to discover

the intention as the last connecting stroke is made. The collection of hand painted artwork, photographs, posters, signs, cartoons and painted panels with intricate pinline designs showcase the varied and interesting career of the artist/entertainer. Many designs have electrical qualities with an ever present energy as the circuitous lines are con-nected, overlapped, mirrored and finally become ready for you to contemplate.

The conversation about this never-been-done-before gallery event resumed during Memorial Day Weekend last year when Letterfly was at Patriot Harley-Davidson for the annual “Ride of the Patriots.” Options were discussed along with plans for handling this as a cutting edge cultural experience with a reason to attract folks that have never been in a motorcycle store to the event to enjoy the spe-cific genre of art that is typical to the motorcycle culture. In September a conference call brought many left-over details to the forefront and provided a positive indication that what was once a dream, would soon become reality.

When I get home from the seven month tour of Harley stores nationwide, I enjoy being reunited with the quiet oak hammock that is home. I went to the stack of painted pan-els that have accumulated over the years, and added the panels that I worked on during the tour. Then I began with a plan to matt and hang the pieces for the show.

Prior to Christmas time the clinching conversation took place, a gallery owner is going to help, a date has been set and a plan is underway. The energy at my house in-creased, Mike is photographically documenting each piece. Wendy is getting the essays I write to the marketing team in Virginia and Mary is creating a list of creative names for the plethora of panels of pinstripe art.

You are invited to attend the Living Fast Art Show at Patriot Harley-Davidson in Fairfax , Virginia on February 26 & 27. Prior to the date Mike and I will load the car piled high with art and drive north, arriving in time to hang the work on Friday prior to the opening reception on Saturday. A demonstration of pinstriping will take place as an enter-taining portion of the opening festivities on Saturday and a special seminar “Rolling Art,…Why a Mural?” is set for Sunday.

You are invited to come and enjoy the first ever gallery show of Letterfly artwork and memorabilia and for those of you too far away to attend, a website is underway that will have all the artwork on it for you to enjoy and at some point, perhaps even become able to order prints of all the pieces. Make sure to tell your friends.

Be Good, Be Well and Live Lite, Your Friend, Dave “Letterfly” Knoderer LetterflyPinstriping.com 813 505 5539 [email protected]

Visit Letterfly at one of these locations in & around Virginia:“One Man Art Show and Reception with the Artist” Patriot Harley-Davidson Fairfax, Virginia February 18-19, 2011 “9th Annual Outer Banks Bike Week” Outer Banks Harley-Davidson Harbinger, North Carolina April 16-24, 2011 “Rolling Thunder” Patriot Harley-Davidson, Fairfax , Vir-ginia , Memorial Day Weekend May 27-28, 2011

Australian Medical Association researchers have found that patients needing blood transfusions may benefit from receiving chicken blood rather than human blood. It tends to make the men cocky and the women lay better.

The boss of a Madison Avenue advertising agency called a spon-taneous staff meeting in the middle of a particularly stressful week. (This is one pretty sharp boss!) When everyone gathered, the boss, who understood the benefits of having fun, told the burnt out staff the purpose of the meeting was to have a quick contest. The theme: Viagra advertising slogans. The only rule was they had to use past ad slogans, originally written for other products that captured the essence of Viagra. Slight variations were acceptable. About 7 minutes later, they turned in their suggestions and created a Top 10 List.. With all the laughter and camaraderie, the rest of the week went very well for everyone! The top 10 were: 10. Viagra, Whaazzzz up! 9. Viagra, The quicker pecker picker upper. 8. Viagra, like a rock ! 7. Viagra, When it absolutely, positively has to be there over-night. 6. Viagra , Be all that you can be. 5. Viagra, Reach out and touch someone. 4. Viagra, Strong enough for a man, but made for a woman. 3. Viagra, Home of the whopper! 2. Viagra, We bring good things to Life! And the unanimous #1 slogan: 1. This is your peepee... This is your peepee on drugs. My friend at work likes her suggestion: The Hoover Vacuum slo-gan: “Put the power of an upright in your hand”!

Little Johnny was sitting in class one day. All of the sudden, he needed to go to the bathroom. He yelled out,”Miss Jones, I need to take a piss!!” The teacher replied, “Now, Johnny, that is NOT the proper word to use in this situation. The correct word you want to use is ‘urinate.’ Please use the word ‘urinate’ in a sentence correctly, and I will allow you to go.” Little Johnny thinks for a bit, then says, “You’re an eight, but if you had bigger “jugs”, you’d be a ten!!!”

Two little boys are fighting in the school yard. One yellsout; “Yo mama’s so stupid she sits on the TV and watches the couch! To which the other little boy calmly replies: Yo mama’s so stupid that she thought Boyz II Men was a day care center.

There is a factory in Northern Minnesota which makes the Tickle Me Elmo toys. The toy laughs when you tickle it under the arms. Well, Lena, an adorable but scatter-brain, is hired at The Tickle Me Elmo factory and she reports for her first day promptly at 8:00 am. The next day at 8:45 am there is a knock at the Person-nel Manager’s door.. The Foreman throws open the door and begins to rant about the new Employee.. He complains that she is incredibly slow and the whole line is backing up, putting the entire production line behind schedule. The Personnel Manager decides he should see this for himself, so the 2 men march down to the factory floor. When they get there the line is so backed up that there are Tickle Me Elmo’s all over the factory floor and they’re really beginning to pile up. At the end of the line stands Lena surrounded by mountains of Tickle Me Elmo’s. She has a roll of plush Red fabric and a huge bag of small marbles. The 2 men watch in amazement as she cuts a little piece of fabric, wraps it around two marbles and begins to carefully sew the little package between Elmo’s legs. The Personnel Manager bursts into laughter. After several minutes of hysterics he pulls himself together and approaches Lena . ‘I’m sorry,’ he says to her, barely able to keep a straight face, ‘but I think you misunderstood the instructions I gave you yesterday....’‘Your job is to give Elmo two TEST tickles.

A minister parked his car in a no-parking zone in a large city because he was short of time and couldn’t find a space with a meter. Then he put a note under the windshield wiper that read: ‘I have circled the block 10 times. If I don’t park here, I’ll miss my appointment. Forgive us our trespasses.’ When he returned, he found a citation from a police officer along with this note ‘I’ve circled this block for 10 years. If I don’t give you a ticket I’ll lose my job. Lead us not into temptation.’

Well, I lost the Trivia Contest at our Christian Game Night Party last night by 1 point. Not only got the last question wrong, but was immediately asked to leave. The question was: “Where do women have the curliest hair?” Apparently the correct answer is Fiji.

Happy Valentine’s Day to all you sexy gals and guys in leather. Re-member fellas.....if you want to get a little”, you dang sure gotta’ give a little. Tit for Tat......and dat’s that.


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Now, in our 9th year on the road in 2011, Thunder Roads has been supporting Virginia’s motorcycle communities, reaching approximately 45K readers each month, in print & online. This has only been made possible by the wonderful businesses that advertise with us. Their advertising dollars pay for the entire production & distribution of our magazine each & every month of the year. Our print magazine is an all gloss/all color publication, distributed monthly in biker friendly businesses & events throughout the great state of Virginia. All of our articles & pictures are contributed by our staff, readers, freelance writers & other reliable sources. You can also read each of our issues on our website www.thunderroads-virginia.com. Yes, we’re a “biker” magazine but we keep our contents in good taste so that we are welcomed anywhere & can be enjoyed by EVERYONE. What’s the best part about picking up a copy of Thunder Roads???...it’s FREE!!! Pick up your free copy at any of our distribution locations listed in our Biker Friendly Directory

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Holding Charity EventsIf you’re holding an event, choose a worthwhile & legitimate charity to raise money for. Gather your team – choosing helpful, reliable people is a big key to holding a successful event. Invite cars & bikes. You’ll have a bigger attendance. You’ll need venues to hold registration for a starting point, stops & an ending point. Select a trustworthy person to account for all the money that is to be spent & that is collected for your event. Pick a date & get the word out!...emails, flyers, postcards, ads, radio, people. Some avenues of advertising may be able to donate their assistance for your event, in whole or in part. If there are costs involved, ask your sponsors if they would be willing to contribute to helping you pay for advertising such as flyers, radio announcements etc.. Figure out the total of what it will cost, then ask each sponsor to donate a fair portion. The ending location, which is where you’ll spend the most time for the event after the ride, ask if they would be willing to help your charity in any way. Some places donate 10% or more of the proceeds from their bar & food sales for the duration of the event – you’re helping them make money by holding your event at their place so by them kicking in a little, sure would help your charity.

Some things to remember for holding a successful event- Plan way ahead! 8 to 12 months ahead is not too early to get things started.- Keep your registration fees & prices fair.- Choose a decent time for your event. Starting too early in the day may deter people. For many, Saturdays & Sundays are their only days to sleep in (or recover from the night before).- Advertise through distributing flyers, emails, web postings (facebook, online event calendars etc..), ads in motorcycle magazines – ask sponsors to contribute to costs. - Post your event in every motorcycle event calendar that you can find, in print & online. Most calendar event listings are free. - Choose activities or entertainment that will keep people at your event. Live music or a DJ will keep things rocking most of them time. Celebrities or public figures that folks would love to see & talk with in person bring a nice crowd to charity event. If things start to get boring or drawn out, people will leave, even if there are great prizes at the end. - Have great prizes donated – nothing draws a big crowd more than cool prizes & cash rewards. - Appoint an honest & reliable treasurer & even appoint a co-treasurer for a “double check” of your event finances. You want to make sure that the money that you’re raising goes to the charity & not in someone’s pocket!

ATTENTION EVENT COORDINATORS

RESERVE YOUR 2011 EVENTS DATE ASAP!!! We can’t stress enough how important it is to get your events listed as quickly as possible. Every year we see mul-tiple events scheduled on the same date or same weekend, within the same region. On the other hand, we noticed many weekends had absolutely nothing going on at all. We found out, through reliable sources, that in some cases, events were purposely scheduled on the date of another event. Holding charity events to raise money for a cause is one of the oldest traditions of the motorcycle community…it’s what we do. It’s sad to know that in some cases it has turned into a competition of sorts, to see who can pull in the most attendance on a date that multiple events are scheduled….one or all of those events (charities) lost out in one form or another. When selecting a date for your charity event, we highly encourage you to check & double check our calendar, as well as others & reserve your date as far in advance as possible. It’s never too early to reserve your date & please choose a day that nothing else is go-ing within your area if possible. This allows other event coordinators to hopefully choose a date that is open.

If you’ve selected a date to hold your event in 2011 already, at least get it on our calendar now & you can add more information later. It’s FREE & easy to do. Just got to the Events page of our website www.thunderroads-virginia.com & submit it. Event info MUST be in our online calendar in order for us to get it into the print magazine. If submitted by the 15th of the month, it will appear in the next month’s print magazine. Please include as much info as possible such as: date, name of event, street address, city/state, times, cost, contact person, phone/email. Our event listings are free for basic information but if you would like to place an actual ad for your event, we have special advertising rates available, along with free ad design, exclusively for “Charity” events. Email [email protected] for more information.


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It’s important for you to know who your friends are out there when you hit the road! Welcome to our Biker

Friendly Directory. The following is a list of establishments throughout the Mid-Atlantic that want you to know that they’re here for YOU. Whether it’s a bike dealer, service shop, restaurant, bar or any other type of business that

welcomes our biking community through their doors, you can count on our family of friends to always welcome you in. ALL of our regular advertisers can be found, in bold,

throughout this listing. All of our friends listed are “Biker Friendly” & most of them ride too, so they know exactly what you want & need. The staff here at Thunder Roads greatly appreciates of all of our advertiser’s continuous

support each month - they are the sole financial supporters of this magazine. WE WOULD NOT EXIST WITHOUT THEM! So please give them the support that they truly deserve for

being with us & drop by to see them for a visit. Let them know that you saw them here in Thunder Roads. If you know of a business that would like to join our Thunder

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“Where There’s Bikes….There’s Going To Be Thunder - THUNDER ROADS”

* Pick up your FREE copy of Thunder Roads at these locations

DEALERS, PARTS & SERVICE

Maryland

All American Harley-Davidson * 8126 Leonardtown Rd.Hughesville, MD 20637

(888) 833-2REVwww.allamericanh-d.com

Harley-Davidson of Washington, DC *9407 Livingston Rd.Ft. Washington, MD

(888) HDFEVERwww.hdwash.com

Virginia

ASX Motorcycle Parts *17200 Hull St. Rd.

(5.5 mi West of Rt. 288)Moseley, VA 23120

(804) 639-1555

Big Daddyz Cycles *2810 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.

Hayes, VA 23072 (In Gloucester County) (4 miles over the Coleman)

804-642-3436 fax# [email protected]

www.bigdaddyzcycles.com

Departure Bike Works *5216 Hull St

Richmond, VA 23224(804) 231-0244

www.departure.com

Dennis’ Truck & Trailer Repair, Inc. *309 Maury

Richmond, VA 23224Phone: (804) 230-7905 Fax: (804) 232-1302

Gary’s Automotive Again *23220 Airport Street

Petersburg, VA 23803(804) 733-8644

Jason’s Garage Inc./ Diva Customs*501 Virginia Beach Blvd,Virginia Beach, VA 23451

(757) 428-3482www.JasonsGarageinc.com

Jim McClure’s*Master Performance Cycles

3707 Rochambeau Dr.Williamsburg, VA 23188

(757) [email protected]

Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson*6450 George Washington Memorial Hwy

Yorktown, VA(757) 872-7223www.hrhd.com

Outlanders *4768 US Highway 211 West

Luray, VA 22835(540) 743-2040

www.outlanders.wsemail: [email protected]

Patriot Harley-Davidson *9739 Fairfax Blvd

Fairfax, VA(703) 352-5400

www.patriothd.com

Pro Street Cycles *8075 Jefferson Davis Hwy

Richmond, VA 23237(804) 271-7766

(804) 271-7785 – Fax

Revolutionary Harley-Davidson *1915 Pocahontas Trail Unit F-5

Williamsburg, VA 23185(757) 565-5122www.hrhd.com

Richmond Harley-Davidson *10441 Washington Highway

Glen Allen, VA(804) 550-9280

www.richmondharley.com

Scooters*6906-B School Ave.Richmond, Va 23228

804-321-0037

Shenandoah Harley-Davidson*213 Rolling Thunder Lane

Staunton, VA(540) 213-7433

www.shenhd.com

Southside Harley-Davidson, Inc. *385 North Witchduck Rd

Virginia Beach, VA (757) 499-8964www.hrhd.com

Thunder Road Harley-Davidson *4960 Riverside Drive

Danville, VA 24541-5630(434) 822-BIKE (2453)

www.thunderroadhd.com

Waugh Enterprises Harley-Davidson* 385 Waugh Blvd

Orange, VA 22960 800-88-WAUGH

http://www.waughhd.com

LEGAL SERVICES

Epstein, Sandler & Flora P.C.*413 W. York StreetNorfolk, VA 236101-800-9-THE-LAW

Tom McGrath’s Motorcycle Law Group*The Firm That Rides

Dedicated to protecting the rights of injured motorcyclists

1-800-321-8968www.motorcyclelawgroup.com

BIKER ACCESSORIES, APPAREL, LEATHERS & GIFTS

Virginia

Affordable Military Services*Patches, Embroidery, Sewing & more

3659 Sewells Point RdNorfolk, VA 23513

(757) 855-4772-phone (757) 858-0076-fax

Big Daddy Leather*1900 Princess Anne StreetFredericksburg, VA 22401

(540) 899-0048www.bigdaddyleather.com

Biker’s Depot*612 Nevan Rd Suite 108 Hilltop

Virginia Beach, VA (757) 962-0159

www.thebikersdepot.com

Cavelli’s Inc*3514 Oaklawn BlvdHopewell, VA 23860

(804) 458-2016

DIVA Customs*501 Virginia Beach BlvdVirginia Beach, VA 23451

(757) 428-DIVA (3482)www.divacustoms.com

Fast Lane Biker Gear & Accessories * 166 S. Rosemont Rd. Ste. G

Virginia Beach, VA 23452(757) 340-4446

Harley-Haven*1920 Atlantic AveVirginia Beach, VA

(757) 425-2458www.hrhd.com

Tidewater Motorcycles, Inc.*4324 Godwin BlvdSuffolk, VA 23434(757) 255-4200

www.tidewatermotorcycles.net

WTF Leather Crafter *Seats, Sewing, Patches, Leather work

1561 Bradford Rd. Suite 102 Virginia Beach, Va. 23455

(757) 439-2813 or (757) 582-4656

INSURANCE

GEICO Powersports*Motorcycle, ATV, RV, Watercraft

1-800-44-CYCLE (442-9253)www.geico.com

BARS & RESTAURANTS

North Carolina

Barry’s Walnut Island Restaurant, Lodge,*Sports Center & Marina169 Walnut Island Blvd

Grandy, NC 27939(252) 453-4153

www.walnutisland.comwww.outerbanksbikeshow.com


Thunder Roads Is Brought To You Each Month By The Following Biker Friendly BusinessesBIKER FRIENDLY DIRECTORY


Steel Horse Bar and Grill *1920 W. Hundred Rd.

(1/2 mile east of I-95 on Rt. 10)Chester, VA 23836

(804) 706-6600www.steelhorseva.com

DJ & ENTERTAINMENT

River City Professional DJ’s VirginiaKaraoke.com

DJ Reflex Nigel 804-908-0090 All occasion DJ and Karaoke

“IT’S ALL ABOUT GOOD TIMES AND MUSIC”

MOTORCYCLE RENTALS

Shenandoah Harley-Davidson*213 Rolling Thunder Lane

Staunton, VA 24401(540) 213-8026

www.shenandoahhd.com

POWDER COATING

Iron Core Powdercoat*9802 Hosier St. Suite C

Newport News, VA 23601(1 mile north of the James River Bridge)

(757) [email protected]

J & J Powder Coating*2424 Castleton Commerce Way, Suite 1101

Virginia Beach, VA. 23456 (757) 406-2922

FUN PLACES TO STAY

North Carolina

Barry’s Walnut Island Restaurant, Lodge,*Sports Center & Marina169 Walnut Island Blvd

Grandy, NC 27939(252) 453-4153

www.walnutisland.com www.Barrysbikerally.com

Comfort Inn Oceanfront South 8031 Old Oregon Inlet Road

Nags Head, NC(800) 334-3302

Virginia

Outlanders River Camp*4253 US Hwy 211 West

Luray, VA (540) 743-5540

www.outlandersrivercamp.net

TATTOO STUDIOS

Ace in the Hole Tattoo*237 Caratoke Hwy.

Moyock, N.C. 27958(252) 435-6200

[email protected]

Graffiti’s Ink Gallery – 3 locations *2311 Hungary Rd.

Richmond, VA 23228(804) 261-5689

www.graffitistattoo.com111-A W. Williamsburg Rd. *

Sandston, VA 23150(804) 328-6989

www.graffitistattoo.com 7122 Mechanicsville Turnpike *

Mechanicsville, VA 23111(804) 559-4658

www.graffitistattoo.com

Thumpers Downtown Bar & Grille*200 North Poindexter St.Elizabeth City, NC 27909

(252) 333-1243

Virginia

Alley Cafe and Sports Lounge*608 N. Main St.

Kilmarnock, Va. 22482(804) 436-1100

Boneshakers Saloon*1297 General Booth BlvdVirginia Beach, VA 23451

(757) 961-2812For booking email [email protected]

Check us out on MySpace & Facebook New Owner, New Management, New Attitude

Clutch Bar & Grill*1485 General Booth Blvd (Behind Hooters)

Virginia Beach, VA 23452(757) 491-2229

www.clutchbarandgrill.comemail: [email protected]

Damon & Company Sports Bar & Grill *7104 George Washington Mem. Hwy, Rt 17 North

Gloucester, VA (804) 693-7218 www.damonsbar.com

Grumpy’s Bar & Grill* 3541 South Plaza Trail

Virginia Beach, VA 757) 463-5033

HOOTERS Richmond – West Broad *

7912 West Broad Street(804) 270-WING

J.M. Randalls*4854-16 Longhill RoadWilliamsburg, VA 23188

(757) 259-0406www.jmrandalls.com

Knuckleheads Roadhouse *401 North Witchduck RoadVirginia Beach, VA 23462

(757) 644-6200www.knuckleheadsvb.com

Mary Jayne’s Lazy Horse Bar & Grill*565 Cedar Road

Cedar Lakes Shopping CenterChesapeake, VA 23322

(757) 549-0367

Quaker Steak and Lube*12832 Jefferson Ave.

Newport News, VA(757) 874-LUBE (5823)

&8000 Broad St.Richmond, VA

(804) 217-WINGwww.thelube.com

Sidelines Cafe*125 Lucy Lane

Waynesboro, Va 22980 ( across from Wal-Mart)(540) 941-0007 Fax (540) 941-0008

Facebook : [email protected] : [email protected]

Smackwater Jacks *

3333 Virginia Beach BlvdVirginia Beach, Virginia 23452 Tel # (757) 340-6638

Facebook: [email protected]: WWW.MYSPACE/SMACKGIRL333

PERSONAL SERVICES

Kuttin Station *For ALL your hair needs!

13509 Boydton Plank Road (Route 1)Dinwiddie, VA 23841

Biker Specials!(804) 469-9003

SHOE, BOOT & LEATHER REPAIR

Dakota Cobbler’s Shoppe*7068 Longview Drive

Hayes, VA 23072(804) 642-4138

TOWING

Peaco Towing Inc.* 6906 School Ave.

Richmond, Va 23228804-262-1001

BIKER CHURCHES

Liberty Biker Church* 17011 Courthouse Hwy

Isle of Wight County, VA Hang-around (social) time: 10 a.m. with free donuts and coffee. Worship service: 11 a.m. with Christian

rock band Stronghold providing the church music. Contact is

Pastor Jim Manner, (757) 376-3612. We hold services every Sunday & Blessing of the Bikes the 1st

Sunday of each month.

Rushing Wind Ministry29025 Three Notch Rd.

Mechanicsville, MD 20659Gordon Bacon, Preacher

(240) 577-0605 [email protected] service 10am-10:30am. Gathering and fellowship with coffee and snacks. Wednesday Bible study 7pm-8:30 & Friday

night bike night 6:30pm-10pm

SIGNS * BANNERS * GRAPHICS

Wright Sign Service*8008 Hankins Industrial Park Rd

Toano, VA 23188phone (757) 566-8329 fax (757) 566-8636

[email protected]


BIKER FRIENDLY DIRECTORY


Tattoo Of The Month

By Ace in the Hole Tattoo


News BytesMOTORCYCLE-RIDING CONGRESSWOMAN SHOTIn what has been described as a national tragedy, a deranged gunman opened fire during a public meeting with constitu-ents by Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords outside a Tucson supermarket on January 8 that left six dead and more than a dozen injured including the state rep who was critically injured with a bullet wound to the head. Giffords, 40, rides motorcycles and married an astronaut at a wedding where ev-erything had to be biodegradable. She is a centrist three-term Democrat who champions gun rights, lists fiscal discipline as one of her top issues and was re-elected in a conservative district when Republicans took control of the House. Before entering politics she ran the family tire business, which was founded by her grandfather in 1949. Perhaps growing up in an auto-focused family led to her love of motorcycles. She is a co-chair of the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus with Republican Walt Jones of North Carolina. In 2009 Rep. Gif-fords taped a video message encouraging people to ride their motorcycles to work, saying that she likes to ride motorcycles, but also likes that they leave a smaller carbon footprint than cars. She also sided with motorcycle riders who favor state legislation to ride helmet-free, as she does.Though early reports suggested Giffords was fatally shot, she miraculously survived being shot point-blank through the brain and her doctors are optimistic about her chances of recovery. The thoughts and prayers of America’s motorcycling community are with her and the other victims of this tragic assault.

NEW YEAR, NEW LAWSThe New Year rang in several new laws across the country affecting the motorcycle riding community, including the oner-ous new California anti-noise law that requires EPA-labeling for motorcycle exhausts on bikes built after 2012. Other less volatile laws also took effect on January 1st, including another California law that requires would-be motorcyclists under 21 to complete an approved safety course before an applicant can receive an instruction permit to learn to ride. California lawmakers also passed a law to curb motorcycle thefts by outlawing possession of so-called “pigtails” which are home-made ignitions that allow a crook to start a motorcycle in as little as 20 seconds. Previously, burglary tools for the purpose of breaking into or stealing a vehicle other than a motorcycle were prohibited. Several states have recently enacted legisla-tion requiring the completion of a motorcycle training course before being issued a motorcycle license endorsement, and this year Connecticut and North Carolina join the growing list of states tightening restrictions on motorcycle licensure for newbie riders. In Oregon, a new training requirement went into effect to mandate safety classes for new motorcyclists under the age of 30, and the law will expand over the next few years to include all new riders regardless of age. Already in the works for 2011, state legislatures are considering new laws to ban passengers under 8 years old in Virginia (House Bill 1850), allow Sunday motorcycle sales in Indiana (Senate Bill 108), and calls for a helmet law in Kentucky (House Bill 163). In Nebraska, Legislative Bill 62 has been filed to allow adult riders to opt out of the state’s mandatory helmet law with the completion of an approved motorcycle safety course.

EUROPEAN COMMISSION ADVOCATES MANDATORY ABS FOR MOTORCYCLES A European Union Commission has presented its proposal for new framework regulation for motorcycles. It plans to mandate anti-lock braking systems (ABS) for motorcycles with more than 125cc displacement from 2017 onwards. Although the first anti-lock braking system was installed on a motorcycle in 1988, only 16% of all newly manufactured motorcycles in Europe were equipped with ABS, and by comparison car manufacturers have made ABS standard equipment since 2004 which has contributed to a 49% overall decline in fatal car accidents in the EU. Experts regard anti-lock braking as a huge boost to safety. For example, a benefit analysis conducted for the European Commission calculates that the proposed regulation would reduce the number of fatal motorcycle accidents by more than 5,000 over a 10-year period. A study presented by Vagverket, the Swedish highways authority, in October 2009 showed that 38% of all motorcycle accidents involving personal injury and 48% of all serious and fatal accidents, could have been prevented with ABS. This active safety system allows mo-torcyclists to brake safely in critical situations without locking the wheels, and thus without having to fear an inevitable fall. Braking distance is also significantly reduced. The proposal is currently passing through the EU legislative procedure but will likely be adopted next year. The regulation will come into effect from 2017. In the U.S., the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has considered requiring ABS on new motorcycles sold in America, and will likely take up the issue in the near future.

ECONOMIC UPTICK HAS AMERICANS BUYING LEISURE PRODUCTS AGAIN People are buying expensive leisure products again, after they held back during the recession. A new report from Milwaukee’s Robert W. Baird and Company said motorcycle sales fell by half during the downturn, and ATV sales were just 30% of what they used to be. But Baird analyst Craig Kennison says many consumers now have a brighter outlook, in spite of high unemployment and a housing market that continues to be depressed. He said inventories for new leisure items are low, and there’s a strong demand for used goods. Kennison said Milwaukee’s Harley-Davidson Mo-tor Co. slashed its production during the recession - and that drove up the prices for used bikes. But now, he says more folks are buying new Harleys with the help of trade-ins. And while it’s hard to prove, Kennison expects the same trend for cars, RV’s, and other big ticket items. He also said consum-ers are more confident about their personal wealth, especially after the Bush tax cuts were extended. Had Congress not acted this month, Kennison said it might have been a disaster for discretionary spending.

SURVEY SAYS; AGE UP, QUALITY DOWNBikers are getting older and they spend more at a motorcycle dealership they are happy with, according to a new ownership survey recently released by J.D. Power and Associates. J.D. Power’s 13th annual U.S. Motorcycle Competitive Informa-tion Study also reveals that motorcycle quality has dipped to 2008 levels, with 152 problems reported per 100 motor-


News Bytescycles (PPM) -- an increase of 29 PPM. One half of owners surveyed reported that most of those problems (44%) are engine related, and the study suggests that gearshift prob-lems, clutch chatter, and insufficient engine power have the greatest impact on overall satisfaction. The study cites a few no-brainers, like the fact that “Sales volumes and revenue of ancillary goods and services tend to be considerably higher -- by an average of $957 -- at motorcycle dealerships that provide a highly satisfying experience vs. dealerships that do not.” But the causal relationship between customer satisfac-tion and dollars spent is less ominous than their findings that the average rider age has risen from 40 to 49 since 2001, “an indication that many owners may soon exit the market”... combined with the study’s findings that first-time motorcycle buyers are on the decline, makes it all the more imperative that the motorcycle industry seeks to capture the interest of younger riders who might consider buying their first bike.

FEWER BUSINESSES SELLING MOTORCYCLES, PARTS & ACCESSORIES There are 10,428 retail outlets in the United States that conduct business related to motorcycles, scooters or ATVs, down by more than 25% from 13,973 such businesses in 2009, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council. These were the principle findings of the MIC 2010 Retail Outlet Audit, a summary of which the council sent to its members this week. The audit was completed in Decem-ber 2010. The report broke down the total by the number of retailers that sell new major-brand vehicles -- 5,134, or 49.2% -- and the number of retailers not selling new vehicles, but specializing in parts, accessories, apparel, used vehicles or service: 5,294, or 50.8%. The MIC conducted its research by collecting information from all the manufacturers above, as well as from the trade magazines Dealernews and Motorcycle Product News. Because the study’s sources vary from year to year, the MIC warns that comparisons with previous years are subject to “considerable error.” The report further indicates that 58.8% of the new vehicle retail outlets carry only one of the 13 major brands. Slightly less than one-fifth are dual-line outlets, and 21.9% carry three or more of the major brands. The total number of franchises distributed among the 5,134 new vehicle outlets declined 5.6% to 9,182 from 9,731 in 2009.

NO BONES ABOUT ITMost “experts” agree that riding motorcycles helps you to FEEL younger, but can riding actually make your body health-ier and more youthful? A recent Medical College of Georgia study found that; “A daily dose of whole body vibration may help reduce the usual bone density loss that occurs with age,” on top of improving muscle strength and promoting weight loss... so it would appear that pulsating power from a motor-cycle engine and the rumble of the open road will help aging bones get stronger. The extrapolation isn’t entirely far-fetched, and may lead to a healthy new excuse to ride; “Honey, I’m taking my exer-cycle for a workout.”

WEIRD NEWS: CANADIAN BIKERS OUTRAGED OVER GOVERNMENT SPYING Motorcycle operators in Quebec are outraged that the province’s automobile insurance board hired a private PR firm “to spy on us” and gather information about the group. The insurance board decided to monitor the group of motorcyclists earlier this year after learning that a coalition of angry owners had been formed to fight huge insur-ance rate hikes. The public relations firm National was grant-ed a contract to investigate the activities of the Front Commun Motocycliste, which had set up kiosks at a Quebec City mo-torcycle show. “They give the impression of being organized, documented and especially very motivated,” the firm stated in its two-page report after observing the group at the bike show. The report stated that the motorcycle owners were “dynamic and aggressive in their approach” with visitors. Members of the group were appalled to learn that the government would pay a private firm to monitor their activities. “We are outraged, flabbergasted and scandalized to learn that taxpayers’ money was used to spy on us. We are average taxpayers. We aren’t al-Qaeda,” said Éric Lessard, spokesman for the group. “The government is showing complete contempt for motorcycle owners.” The board denied spying on the group, telling the Globe and Mail newspaper that “There was a lot of anger and we knew protest groups were being formed,” according to a spokeswoman for the automobile insurance board, Audrey Chaput. “We granted a contract to the firm National to go out and listen to what the groups were saying and to feel the pulse of the movement.” Motorcycle owners have protested vigorously against insurance rate increases that have doubled since 2007 for owners of average-size motorcycles and more than quadrupled for owners of high-powered motorcycles considered more hazardous by the insurance board.

2011 NCOM CONVENTION IN ALBUQURQUEMark your calendar now for the 26th annual NCOM Conven-tion, to be held Mother’s Day weekend, May 5-8, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque located at 330 Tijeras Ave NW in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This annual gathering will draw bikers’ rights activists from across the country to discuss topics of concern to all riders, so reserve your room now for the special NCOM rate of $80.00 by calling (800) 233-1234. Airport/Hotel transportation is available.Registration fees for the NCOM Convention are $75 including the Silver Spoke Awards Banquet on Saturday night, or $40 for the Conven-tion only. All motorcyclists are welcome and encouraged to attend. Meetings, seminars and group discussions will focus on legislative efforts and litigation techniques to benefit our right to ride and Freedom of the Road. To pre-register, call the National Coalition of Motorcyclists at (800) 525-5355 or visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com.

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POINTMAN PERSPECTIVE February Musings The new year has begun. We have started over again as we have done so many times before. January saw me turn 66 years old. Were it not for the fact that getting older is better than the alternative, I could get depressed. Seriously, I am blessed beyond measure. I thank GOD every day for the untold blessings I have been given. As I recall some of the nicest things in my life, I cannot help but think that the greatest gift I have been given is love. I have the love of the Creator of Heaven and Earth. I am so special to the GOD that made me that He died for me so that I could spend eternity with Him. That is love that I can only imagine. We are all familiar with John 3:16, “ For GOD so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, and that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life.” Most of us know this by heart and it is repeated often, but do we stop long enough to grasp its meaning? GOD had to come to earth in the form of a man and died a horrible death to redeem us. The love of GOD knows no boundaries, it knows no limits. I read something that caught my eye the other day; “ I wish I could love others the way my dog loves me.” I have two beautiful Maltese dogs. When I come through the door, they can hardly contain themselves. They are all over me. I have to put everything down and get on the floor with them and play with them for a while before they settle down. I tried to explain to my wife that she should act more like the dogs when I come home. I will spare you the response I got…it wasn’t pretty. However, as you know, “familiarity breeds contempt,” even with loving couples. I thought, “How do I act when she comes home?” OOPS. I need to pay a little more attention. Speaking of loving your spouse / girl friend / Mother, daughters / and other ladies in your life, remember the “Golden Rule.” You must not give just to receive, but receiving is a natural by-product of generously giving of yourself. Guys need to pay special attention…women are responders, need I say more? By the time you read this Valentine’s Day will be close. This is a very special day for the ladies. This is the day you show the women in your life just how much they mean to you. Do yourself a favor; carefully pick out a nice card, give her a token of your love, something that fits who she is. Make it memorable. I can almost guarantee that she will respond in a most satisfactory way. Anyway, you can do yourself another favor if you treat her and others as if every day were Valentine’s Day. Don’t wait for special days. Let the love of Christ shine through you all the time. I know this is hard, but make the effort, it will be worth it May the road rise up to meet youMay the wind always be at your back

Rocky is Pastor of Haven Mission, a Vietnam vet, an Outpost Leader for Pointman Ministries, and Director of Wreaths Across America / Richmond National Cem-etery.Rocky is on staff at The Dominion Counseling and Training Center and a facilitator for Elijah House School of Prayer Ministry. He is also the Business Manager for South Richmond Harley-Davidson and rides a 2002 Heri-tage Softail Classic. He and Donna live in Chester and together have five children and fifteen grand children. A veteran’s advocate, Rev Rocky invites your partcipation in this article. Share your your experiences, thoughts, and your heart with us here at “ On Eagles Wings “ where Jesus is Lord.

May the rain fall gently upon your fieldsMay the sun shine gently upon your faceUntil we meet again, May GOD hold youin the hollow of His hand Rocky Rev R.J.(Rocky)Angone,Jr

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DIPPED W/ LOVE STRAWBERRIES INTO HAZELNUT WHIPPED CREAM1 Quart of Strawberries; pop the tops and rinse well1 Cup or Small Carton of Whipping Cream1/4 Cup Sifted Powdered Sugar1 Tbl. Frangelico, or Other Hazelnut-Flavored Liqueur’1/2 to 1 tsp. Grated Tangerine Rind

MY VALENTINE FOR LIFE, STRAWBERRY CUSTARD TORTE 1 Packaged Quality Yellow Cake Mix1/3 Cup of Sugar or Baking Splenda1 Tbl. Cornstarch1/8 tsp. Salt1 Cup Whole Milk2 Egg Yolks, Lightly Beaten1 Tbl. Butter or Margarine1 tsp. Vanilla Extract1 Carton (8 ozs.) of Frozen, Whipped Topping, Thawed1 Pkg. (12 ozs.) Frozen Sweetened, Sliced Strawberies, Drained and ThawedHalved Strawberries and Mint Leaves for Top Garnish Pour some ice cold Asti Spumante into champagne flutes, light a candle and share a big slice of this Torte together, in bed, and this recipe will help create a sweet memory.

Place sliced mushrooms in a 1/4 inch of olive oil, with a pat of real butter for total browning over medium-low heat. Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl, stirring until smooth. Add next 5 ingredients, pour over chicken. slow roast on top of stove for 1 hour or until chicken is done. Serve with buttered noodles gener-ously topped w/ either dried or freshparsley. If dried, rub in your hands to awaken the flavor. * My mom used to make this same recipe in a cast iron skillet, but she’d jazz it up by adding strips of green, red and yellow peppers and letting it all cook down on top of stove with a cover over 3/4 of the skillet to allow air to flow. Mild green chilies is a nice addition also. Any way you do it, this dish is fabulous and the key to it is slow and steady. Don’t rush the good stuff and like Julie Child said...”don’t crowd the mushrooms when browning!”.

In a blender or food processor, combine yogurt and cranberry juice. Add strawberries, raspberries and sugar; cover adn process until blended. Pour into chilled, fancy dessert glasses. Serve immediately. These are so rich, you can serve as dessert. Beat whipping cream at medium speed with an elec-tric mixer until foamy; gradually add powdered sugar; beating at high speed until soft peaks form. Gently stir in liqueur’ and tangerine rind. Serve with chilled, fresh strawberries and dip away, baby, dip away!!

Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using two greased and floured 9-inch round baking pans. Cool for 10 minutes, remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt; gradually stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutets or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Place half of the whipped topping in a bowl; add strawberries. Split each cake into two horizontal layers; plce one layer on a serving plate. Spread with half of the strawberry mixture. Top with a second cake layer; spread with custard. Add third layer; spread with remaining strawberry mixture. Top with remaining cake and whipped topping. Refrigerate overnight.


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I recently took a class at a conference on the parking of vehicles on highways and roadways during an emer-gency situation. It was extremely informative, these types of classes usually are. During one of the many videos that we viewed during the class, I noticed that there was a motorcycle police officer that was working an accident on a busy suburban boulevard, along with other emergency vehicles on the scene. Many emergency vehicles are the target of secondary collisions at the original accident

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Reheating refrigerated bread To warm biscuits, pancakes, or muffins that were refrig-erated, place them in A microwave with a cup of water. The increased moisture will keep the food Moist and help it reheat faster. Newspaper weeds away When planting flowers or plant in your garden, put lay-ers of wet newspapers around them, overlapping as you go, then cover with mulch. Weeds will get through some gardening plastic they will not get through wet newspapers. Measuring Cups Before you pour sticky substances into a measuring cup, fill it with hot water. Dump out the hot water, but don’t dry cup. Next, add your ingredient, such as pea-nut butter, and watch how easily it comes right out. Foggy Windshield? Buy a chalkboard eraser and keep it in the glove box of your car When the windows fog, rub with the eraser…Works better than a cloth! Broken Glass Use a wet cotton ball or Q-tip to pick up the small shards of glass you can’t see easily.

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