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1920 Centerville Turnpike, Suite 117-270Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Ofce phone: (757) 831-2264Email:[email protected]
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OWNER / EDITORSALES:
Kelly Werrell
Special Thanks to: Warren Ells - our
wonderfully talented layout guy who designsour pages & puts all the pieces together for us
each month, Rod The Magnicent - for his killer
ad designs & WCFStudios.com, our webmaster,
who keeps our site rockin on the web. Also
many thanks to all of our readers, advertisers
& those of you out there that spread the word
or pass a magazine to a friend whos never
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Covering the Mid-Atlantic region, primarily the
states of Virginia, DC & Maryland
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NATIONAL FOUNDERSToni McCoy Shearon & Brian Shearon
1421 Chapmansboro RoadChapmansboro, TN 37035
Corporate Ofce: 615-792-0040Fax: 615-792-7580
e-mail: [email protected]
Happy New Year to all of our friends and fellow riders.Now that the holiday hustle and bustle is nally over, its timeto regroup and make our plans for the months ahead. TheNew Years resolutions are in full swing for many peopleas they look at the new calendar year with hope of righting
their wrongs, learning from past mistakes and creating aplan to better their lives. The countrys economic situationhas indeed put a hurt on so many, affecting their businessesand their households. Our thoughts and prayers do go outto all of our friends who have experienced some of thesemisfortunes. Everyone is growing weary from hearing abouthow terrible things are and with the help of some positivethinking, hopefully 2009 will be the year of changeforthe better. I dont take any political sides at all but with theelection behind us now, this month well be inaugurating ournew president who says Yes We Can. Maybe we can alltake that phrase and implement it into our own lives andmake some really good things happen.
As we look to the months ahead, were gearing up forthings to break wide open come Springtime. And it looks likewell be going full bore through the rest of the year with all therides and events that weve heard are being planned. Thatsokay because were denitely ready to roll with it and havegot our bikes ready to ride.
My staff and I thoroughly enjoy putting this magazinetogether each month for you. For all us, especially myself,its a true labor of love for our motorcycle community. Butnone of this would be possible without the real heroes thatkeep us rolling out there every monthour Advertisersand Biker Friendly sponsors. These wonderful businessesare the sole nancial supporters of Thunder Roads andtheir advertising dollars pay for the entire production of ourpublication. From printing to shipping, their funding does itall so that we can get the magazine out on the road for you.Please give them the support that they truly deserve and ifyou happen to stop by their placelet them know you sawthem here in Thunder Roads.
As we travel around the Mid-Atlantic this year, were all lookingforward to running into our friendsand meeting new some ones,enjoying many fun and excitingadventures on the road aheadin 2009. May Peace, Love andHappiness be in all your days.Stay safe on all your roadsWell see you soon!
Kelly
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THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE OR THUNDER PUBLISHING. PUBLISHER DOES NOT PRO-MOTE THE ABUSE OF ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUGS.
LETTER FROM THE EDITORCONTENTS
Calendar Of Events............................................4
Proud To Be An American..............................8
Hot Shots..............................................................12
KISS.....................................................................15
Clubs & Organizations..................................23
The Jokers Wild..............................................28
Biker Friendly Directory..............................32
NCOM News Bytes..........................................36
On Eagles Wings.............................................39
Helmet Laws By State
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Did you know that you can post your event FREE? Just
go to our website, www.thunderroads-virginia.com &
enter your event information directly into the calendar. If
you post your event online by the 15 th of the month, it will
appear in the following months print issue. Its never too
early to list your event so as soon as you have all of your
infosend it on!
JANUARY 2009
Jan 1st HAPPY NEW YEAR! We wish you all thebest in 2009 its going to be a great year!
Jan 2nd Iceberg Ride to benet Special Olympics Portsmouth, VA Ride from Bayside Harley-Davidsonto the Ted Constant Center for the Lynyrd SkynyrdConcert. Ride starts 4:30pm. Discounted ticketsavailable at Bayside H-D. VIP Pre-Show Party andParking on the Plaza FREE with ticket. Bayside Harley-Davidson, Portsmouth, VA www.baysidehd.com 757397-5550
Jan 3rd 4th Mid-Atlantic Motorcycle Spectacular
Chantilly, VA Cycle Promotions USA once againcomes to Dulles Expo Center with a great familyfriendly event, featuring a Motorcycle Show fromcustom manufacturers, great paint schemes and proudowners of their "ride." We are excited to announceanother great year of incredible bike show buildersincluding 'Super Builders' Brad Ruel, Craig Whitford,Knievel Custom Choppers, and East Side CustomChoppers, just to name a few! We encourage youto come out and see some of the industry's leadingvendors with an excellent selection of motorcycleattire, motorcycle theme jewelry and motorcycle partsand accessories. While attending, you are invited toenjoy great entertainment such as, live music There'sthe People's Choice Tattoo Contest, and vendor
supported fashion shows with professional modelsand, after last years fun and successful launch, ourvery own Ms. CyclePro USA Contest! We look forwardto seeing you and your family at our show! This isdenitely a show that can't be missed!! Jan 3rd 11am-6pm; Jan 4th 10am-5pm. Admission: Adult Ticket:$15.00. Dulles Expo Center, 4368 Chantilly ShoppingCenter, Chantilly, VA 20153, 703-378-0910. Visit www.cycleprousa.com for more details.
Jan 9th 11th 28th Annual Cycle World InternationalMotorcycle Show Washington, D.C. Presentedby Toyota Washington D.C., Washington ConventionCenter 801 Mount Vernon Place Washington, D.C.20001. Be among the rst to experience the latest inmotorcycling and powersports. Hundreds of new 2009
models from all the major manufacturers, the latest ingear and accessories, plus entertainment, amazingfeatures, family fun and more! Visit our website, www.motorcycleshows.com, for all the details! 800-331-5706 (Since 1981) GET YOUR DISCOUNT TICKETSONLINE! COUPON CODE: THUNDER
Jan 18th & 19th Virginia Motorcycle Lobby Day Richmond, VA Let your voices be heard at the Capitol!2 days, with a conference January 18th at 12:00 noonat the Holiday Inn Crossroads in Richmond. January19th 8 a.m. sharp, we leave as a group to the Capitolbuilding. Dont miss this opportunity to participate inthe process. If you dont stand up for yourself youcant expect anyone else to. Host Hotel is Holiday InnCrossroads (804)359-6061, 2000 Staples Mill Rd.,
Richmond, VA 23230. Ask for the VCOM rate. Feelfree to contact VCOM with any questions (804)353-3971 or [email protected]* See complete article & details in this issue!
FEBRUARY 2009
Feb 6th 8th Timonium Motorcycle Show Timonium, MD VINNIE AND CODY ALONG WITHCOCO AND ICE-T HEADLINE TIMONIUM BIKESHOW. Timonium, Maryland One week afterthe NFL Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa (February 1,2009)No major conicting Motorcycle Events, Ridesor RalliesWeeks before Daytona BikeweekCabinFeverShow dates dont get much better than this!Then throw in last years 43,129 attendance andyouve got the formula for a great show! This yearstwo-wheel enthusiast can check-out all the new 2009models from the worlds top motorcycle manufacturersplus cruise through the East Coasts largest and mostprestigious custom and antique bike competitionshow. There are also hundreds of exhibits covering
everything new the motorcycle industry has to offerfrom safety gear, clothing and travel destinations tohigh performance parts, customizers, painters andmuch more. Attendees will also be able to meetnationally known bike builders along side their latestcreations, featured on Discovery Channels BikerBuild-Off and American Chopper Series like Vinnieand Cody of Orange County Choppers fame. Theywill be showing their one off custom builds from theirnew commercial venture V-Force Customs. Plus aspecial Friday meet and greet with Playboy model, TVand movie actress Coco and her husband Ice-T,starring weekly on NBCs Law & Order Special VictimsUnit television drama series. Located indoors at theMaryland State Fairgrounds Timonium, Maryland
Opens 10AM each day, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.Admission for Adults: $15.00, children 10 15 years$5.00 and under 10 are free with a paying adult. Goto www.cycleshow.net to print-out $5.00 off admissiondiscount coupons good on adult admission or to seeour full schedule of events. Beat the lines$10.00discount tickets ($5.00 off the regular $15.00 price)can be purchased at any Petes Cycle location, BobsBMW in Columbia and the Harley Davidson Storeon Pulaski Highway. Theres plenty of free parkingand the facility is wheelchair accessible. For moreinformation or questions, call, 410-561-7323, or [email protected].
Feb 14th Happy Valentines Day!
Feb 14th 15th 4th Annual Northeast Motorcycle
Expo Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg ExpoCenter, 2371 Carl D Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg,VA. Saturday 10AM to 8PM and Sunday 10AM to5PM. All brand Motorcycle show featuring the Best ofNortheast Custom Bike Show; entertainment for kids;vendors and motorcycle dealers showcasing the latestmodels, biker accessories and fashions, custom bikebuilders and much more. Admission tickets are $15.00per person, children 6 to 12 years old $7.00 per childand children 5 years old and under free. Directions:Exit # 130B off Route 95. For further informationcontact 877-BikeXpo (877-245-3976) or www.kevmarv.com. A Kev-Marv Production.
Feb 27th Mar 8th Daytona Bike Week DaytonaBeach, FLwww.daytonabikeweek.com (Since 1937)
MARCH 2009
Feb 27th Mar 8th Daytona Bike Week DaytonaBeach, FLwww.daytonabikeweek.com (Since 1937)
Mar 8th Daylight Savings Time Begins SpringForward! Set your clocks ahead 1 hour
March 17th Happy St. Pattys Day!
Mar 20th 1st Day of Spring
Mar 21st 22nd Bikes & Ink 2009 Richmond, VACycle Promotions USA comes to The Show Place wita great family friendly event, featuring a MotorcycleShow from custom manufacturers, great paint schemand proud owners of their "ride." We are excited toannounce another great year of incredible bike showbuilders including 'Super Builders' Brad Ruel, CraigWhitford, Knievel Custom Choppers, and East SideCustom Choppers, just to name a few! We encouragyou to come out and see some of the industry's leadivendors with an excellent selection of motorcycle
attire, motorcycle theme jewelry and motorcycle partsand accessories. While attending, you are invited toenjoy great entertainment such as, music There's thePeople's Choice Tattoo Contest, and vendor supportefashion shows with professional models and, after lasyears fun and successful launch, our very own Ms.CyclePro USA Contest! We look forward to seeing yoand your family at our show! This is denitely a showthat can't be missed! March 21st 11am-6pm; March22nd 10am-5pm. Admission: Adult Ticket: $15.00.The Show Place, 3000 Mechanicsville Pike, RichmonVA 23223, 804-255-8877. Visit www.cycleprousa.comfor more details.
Mar 28th Blessing of the Bikers Woodbridge, VALast Saturday in March: Join us at Veterans Park in
Woodbridge VA for a great start to a blessed ridingseason. Free Coffee & Donuts at 10:00, Serviceat 10:45; Lunch at Featherstone Square at 12:00.Donations, collected by the Renegade Girls, will goto Childrens Charity. For more information contactRenegade Classics Motorcycle Clothing & AccessorieOutlet Store: 14575 Jefferson Davis Hwy, FeatherstoSquare, Woodbridge, VA; 703-499-9533; www.nova.RCOSva.com
APRIL
Apr 5th 2009 Virginia Bike Fest Petersburg, VAwww.virginiamotorsportspk.com
Apr 11th You cant beat the I.R.S. Parking Lot Even Woodbridge, VA 2nd Saturday in April: Tired of
putting numbers into little boxes, join us for the onlyanti-TaxMan party around. Charity Bike Show; Food &Music. Bring your completed taxes and the RenegadeGirls will stamp and mail it for you!! For moreinformation contact Renegade Classics MotorcycleClothing & Accessories Outlet Store: 14575 JeffersonDavis Hwy, Featherstone Square, Woodbridge, VA;703-499-9533; www.nova.RCOSva.com
Apr 12th Happy Easter!
Apr 17th 19th Bikers for Tykes & Troops Virginia Beach , VA This is a three day event atKOA Kampground ( 1240 General Booth Blvd. VirginBeach , VA 23454 ) There will be local bands playingthroughout the weekend and a national act on Saturdnight. Discounted tickets can be bought ahead of tim
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at Ticketmaster (available soon). There will be a BestBike contest, Best Tattoo contest, the stunt rider KaneInsane Friesen, merchandise vendors and much,much more. All proceeds will benet the ChildrensHospital of The King s Daughters and the USO ofHampton Roads. Visit bikersfortykesandtroops.org formore information. The event starts at 4pm on Fridayand ends at 3pm on Sunday.
Apr 23rd 26th 7th Annual Outer Banks BikeWeek Outer Banks, NC North Carolina's LargestMotorcycle Rally. Great Riding-80 miles of Beaches-Lighthouses-Pirate lore. Bike Shows, Poker Run,Treasure Hunt, Guided Tours, Vendors, Bikini &TattooContests. Chance to WIN $2000 Shopping Spree!www.OuterBanksBikeWeek.com , 757 397-5550
MAY
May 8th 17th Myrtle Beach Bike Week MyrtleBeach, SC www.myrtlebeachbikeweek.com (Since1940)
May 10th Happy Mothers Day!
May 16th Armed Forces Day
May 17th Spring Car & Bike Show Portsmouth, VAFood, Music, All Models Welcome. Bayside Harley-Davidson. Portsmouth, VA. www.baysidehd.com 757397-5550
May 24th 27th Sport (Black) Bike Week MyrtleBeach, SC www.blackbikeweek.com
May 24th Rolling Thunder XXII Washington, DCwww.rollingthundermotorcyclerally.com (Since 1987)
May 25th Memorial Day
JUNE
Jun 1st 6th Americade Lake George, NYwww.tourexpo.com (Since 1983)
Jun 6th SISTERS of CHROME WMC MarylandTrauma Teddy Bear Run Baltimore, MD (Must -pre-register ) @The Harley Davidson Store 8845 PulaskiHwy, Baltimore , Md 21237. Time: 10:30 a.m.- 11:30am Bikes leave out @ 12:00 noon$5.00 Donation& A New Teddy Bear Per Person( Includes admissionto party)PARTY:@ Long Beach Restaurant & Tavern818 Bowley's Quarters Rd., Middle River, MD, 21220Admission: $5.00 donation & A New Teddy Bear perperson. The purpose of this run is to Assist childrenwho have been through a traumatic event such as anaccident, domestic violence/abuse, re, etc. TraumaBears are proven to be therapeutic tools. The Bearscollected will be given to Police, Paramedics, FireDepartments and Shock Trauma Units to carry in theiremergency vehicles to give to children when they arriveat the scene to help comfort them.*Vendors *Bands* Rafes * Auction * Much More Donations Are BeingAccepted. Email: [email protected] . Website:www.sistersofchromemc.com
Jun 13th 21st Laconia Laconia, NH www.laconiamcweek.com (Since 1916)
Jun 14th Flag Day
Jun 16th 20th Honda Hoot Knoxville, TNwww.hondahoot.com (Since 1993)
Jun 17th 20th Virginia State HOG Rally Roanoke,
VA www.vastatehogrally.com
Jun 20th Father's Day Bike Show Elizabeth City,NC Food, Music, Bike Show. This is your weekend.
Take a ride in the country then show off your bike.Outer Banks Harley-Davidson. Elizabeth City, NC /US17 South. www.outerbankshd.com 252-338-8866
Jun 21st Fathers Day
Jun 21st 1st Day of Summer
Jun 25th 28th Thunder in the Valley Johnstown,
PA www.visitjohnstownpa.com/thunderinthevalley(Since 1998)
JULY
July 4th Independence Day (Government ofces closedFri 7/3)
July 9th 11th Delaware/Maryland State HOG Rally Gaithersburg, MD www.mddestatehogrally.com
July 12th 15th West Virginia State HOG Rally
Canaan Valley, WV www.wvstatehogrally.com
July 15th Ride To Work Day www.ridetowork.org
(Since 1991)
Jul 17th 19th Carlisle Bike Fest Carlisle PAwww.carsatcarlisle.com/ce/events/bikefest (Since
2002)
Jul 18th Adult Biker Bash Woodbridge, VA 3rdSaturday of July: Bikini Bike Wash, Bike Show,
Contests: Tattoo, Bikini, and Wet-T; Live Band 1-5; Free Food 12-2. For more information contactRenegade Classics Motorcycle Clothing & Accessories
Outlet Store: 14575 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Featherstone
Square, Woodbridge, VA; 703-499-9533; www.nova.
RCOSva.com
AUGUST
Aug 3rd 9th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Sturgis, SDwww.sturgismotorcyclerally.com (Since 1938)
Aug 5th 9th East Coast Sturgis Little Orleans, MD
www.eastcoaststurgis.com (Since 2003)
Aug 20th 22nd North Carolina State HOG Rally Mt Airy, NC www.ncstatehogrally.com
Aug 21st 22nd Bayside BIG BASH Portsmouth,VA National Band, Vendors, Food, Over 100 DoorPrizes, VIP Party. The end of summer BIG Bash Party
at Bayside Harley-Davidson, Portsmouth, VA. www.baysidehd.com 757 397-5550
SEPTEMBER
Sept 6th 6th Annual Pirate's Run Elizabeth City,NC $1000 to the Pirate with the key to the TreasureChest. Live Music, Food, Vendors, Tattoo Contest,Tons of Door Prizes. Outer Banks Harley-Davidson,
Elizabeth City, NC. Benets Camp Celebrate-Campfor burn injured children. www.outerbankshd.com 252-338-8866
Sept 7th Labor Day
Sept 11th Patriot Day
Sept 17th 20th DelMarVa Bike Week Ocean City, MDwww.delmarvabikeweek.com (Since 2000)
Sept 19th 2nd Annual Fall Motor Show Elizabeth City,NC Cars, Trucks & Motorcycles-All models welcome.Food, Music, Trophies. Outer Banks Harley-Davidson,
Elizabeth City, NC/US 17 South. www.outerbankshd.com252-338-8866
Sept 20th 3rd Annual Pony Run Harbinger, NC Music,Food, Vendors, Poker Run. To Benet the Corolla WildHorse Fund. Kitty Hawk Harley-Davidson, Harbinger, NCwww.kittyhawkhd.com 252-491-2091
Sept 22nd 1st Day of Fall
Sept 26th Bikers for Babies-March of Dimes Ride
Portsmouth, VA Live Music, Food, Ride Pin, Vendors.Bayside Harley-Davidson, Portsmouth, VA. www.baysidehcom 757 397-5550
Sept 30th Oct 3rd Myrtle Beach Bike Days MyrtleBeach, SC www.myrtlebeachbikeweek.com
OCTOBER
Sept 30th Oct 3rd Myrtle Beach Bike Days MyrtleBeach, SC www.myrtlebeachbikeweek.com
Oct 2nd 4th 2nd Annual Outer Banks Bike Fest Harbinger & NagsHead, NC Bike Show, Poker Run,Guided Tours. Kitty Hawk Harley-Davidson/Nags HeadHarley-Davidson. www.kittyhawkhd.com 252-491-2091
Oct 9th 10th Rumble Through The Tunnels-Fleet Ride Portsmouth, VA Largest Motorcycle Event to Honor ourTroops. Welcome Party, Live Music, Vendors, Miss FleetRide Contest, Tattoo Contest. Harley-Davidson MotorcycleGive-A-Way!! Bayside Harley-Davidson. Portsmouth, VA/264/Exit 5. www.baysidehd.com 757 397-5550
Oct 10th Renegade Classics Woodbridges
Anniversary Party Woodbridge, VA 2nd Saturday ofOctober: Food, Music, Meet the Renegade Girls, see whanew at the end ofYear Three. For more information contac
Renegade Classics Motorcycle Clothing & Accessories
Outlet Store: 14575 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Featherstone
Square, Woodbridge, VA; 703-499-9533; www.nova.
RCOSva.com
Oct 15th 18th Biketoberfest Daytona Beach, FLwww.biketoberfest.org (Since 1992)
NOVEMBER
Nov 1st Daylight Savings Time Ends Fall back! Setyour clocks back 1 hour
Nov 11th Veterans Day
Nov 26th Happy Thanksgiving!
DECEMBER
Dec 21st 1st Day of Winter
Dec 25th Merry Christmas!
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TAMA
Tidewater/Albemarle Motorcycle Association
In southeastern Virginia and northeastern NC there is an organization to help the motorcycling community keep track of althe rider events and assist in coordinating these activities, the Tidewater Albemarle Motorcycle Association (TAMA). While
the exact date that TAMA was established or who the original ofcers were is still a little unclear, it seems that collectivememory dates the association at over 15-20 years old. Today there is an average of about 17 clubs that participate in TAMA
There are two primary objectives of TAMA. First, TAMA is a scheduling coordinator for local motorcycle clubs and associations. Local clubs and associations attend TAMA meetings and work together to schedule events on a yearly basis. Secondis that TAMA provides for interaction between club members. We believe that it is this interaction that helps to break downcommunication barriers between clubs and reduces potential conict within the motorcycle community. When riders canidentify a name and face with another club, they are more willing to support riding events sponsored by other clubs.
TAMA meetings are held the third Thursday of each month (except in December) at the Golden Corral on the corner ofBattleeld Blvd and Volvo Parkway in Chesapeake, VA at 7:00 PM. The agenda of most TAMA meetings is to review andedit the yearly schedule. In regard to ride events, established dates from the previous year have a leg up on new events ornew dates for old events. It is the last two categories that require some negotiation between the attending clubs to ensurethat events are not conicting with one another.
TAMA meetings have other agenda items during the year. TAMA sponsors an annual Poker Run and Bike Show. Tradi-
tionally, the prots from this event are split equally between charities in Virginia and North Carolina. Participating clubs decidhow the funds will be distributed.TAMA provides an opportunity for the Biker community to work together and still promote their individual clubs and asso-
ciations. At a basic level, TAMA is a great example of Bikers helping Bikers. It only works if the Biker community wants it towork and if clubs work together to coordinate their events.
We invite all independent riders to attend our meetings and events as well as non TAMA clubs participation to help buildbridges between the area clubs and help build good will throughout the communities we live in.
TAMA encourages all clubs to attend the meetings and support each others events. This unity among Bikers is whatmakes our lifestyle one worth living!
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Proud To Be An AmericanFreedom and Jeff
Freedom and I have beentogether 10 years this sum-mer. She came in as a babyin 1998 with two broken
wings. Her left wing doesntopen all the way even aftersurgery, it was broken in 4places . Shes my baby.
When Freedom came inshe could not stand andboth wings were broken.She was emaciated andcovered in lice. We madethe decision to give her achance at life, so I took her
to the vets ofce. From then on, I was always around her.We had her in a huge dog carrier with the top off, and it was
loaded up with shredded newspaper for her to lay in. I usedto sit and talk to her, urging her to live, to ght; and shewould lay there looking at me with those big brown eyes.We also had to tube feed her for weeks.
This went on for 4-6 weeks, and by then she still couldntstand. It got to the point where the decision was made toeuthanize her if she couldnt stand in a week. You knowyou dont want to cross that line between torture and rehab,and it looked like death was winning. She was going to beput down that Friday, and I was supposed to come in onthat Thursday afternoon. I didnt want to go to the centerthat Thursday, because I couldnt bear the thought of herbeing euthanized; but I went anyway, and when I walked ineveryone was grinning from ear to ear. I went immediatelyback to her cage; and there she was, standing on her own,a big beautiful eagle. She was ready to live. I was just aboutin tears by then. That was a very good day.
We knew she could never y, so the director asked me toglove train her. I got her used to the glove, and then to jess -es, and we started doing education programs for schoolsin western Washington . We wound up in the newspapers,radio (believe it or not) and some TV . Miracle Pets even dida show about us.
In the spring of 2000, I was diagnosed with non-hodgkins
lymphoma. I had stage3, which is not good (onemajor organ plus every-where), so I wound updoing 8 months of chemo.Lost the hair - the whole
bit. I missed a lot of work.When I felt good enough,I would go to Sarvey andtake Freedom out for walks.Freedom would also cometo me in my dreams andhelp me ght the cancer.This happened time andtime again.
Fast forward to Novem-ber 2000, the day after Thanksgiving, I went in for my lastcheckup. I was told that if the cancer was not all gone after8 rounds of chemo, then my last option was a stem cell
transplant. Anyway, they did the tests; and I had to comeback Monday for the results. I went in Monday, and I wastold that all the cancer was gone.
So the rst thing I did was get up to Sarvey and take thebig girl out for a walk. It was misty and cold. I went to heright and jessed her up, and we went out front to the topof the hill. I hadnt said a word to Freedom, but somehowshe knew. She looked at me and wrapped both her wingsaround me to where I could feel them pressing in on myback (I was engulfed in eagle wings), and she touched mynose with her beak and stared into my eyes, and we juststood there like that for I dont know how long. That was amagic moment. We have been soul mates ever since she
came in. This is a very special bird.On a side note: I have had people who were sick come
up to us when we are out, and Freedom has some kind ofhold on them. I once had a guy who was terminal come upto us and I let him hold her. His knees just about buckledand he swore he could feel her power course through hisbody. I have so many stories like that.
I never forget the honor I have of being so close to such magnicent spirit as Freedoms.
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Proud To Be An AmericanWreaths Across AmericaBy Bo Albert
December 13, 2008, at 12 noon, 365 Veteran Cemeter-ies participated in memorial services by placing Christmaswreaths on the grave markers of our soldiers. Twenty two
of those Cemeteries were located in Virginia and eleven inMaryland.
Freedom is never more than one generation away fromextinction. We didnt pass it to our children in the blood-stream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on forthem to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunsetyears telling our children and our childrens children what itwas once like in the United States where men were free.~Ronald Reagan~
I attended the services at City Point Cemetery, HopewellVirginia and found myself profoundly moved by the servicewhich was a joint effort of the VFW 2239 - Colonial Heights,American Legion Posts 284 - Colonial Heights, Hopewellpost 146 and Petersburg Post 2. The Location Director wasJean Mull and Program Chairman, Irene Peters of the La-
dies Auxiliary VFW 2239, Colonial Heights, VA. Among themany individuals who participated, were several groups aswell, including Boy Scout Troop 166, Petersburg and FortLee 217 MP Detachment.
The truck full of wreaths was escorted by The LegionRiders MC, (Post 2, Petersburg, Two Rivers, Hopewell and
Southern Virginia 284) Lost Souls United MC from Ft. Lee,Purple Diamonds MC, Chestereld, Blu Thunder MC Cen-tral Virginia, and Outcast MC, Chestereld.
As representatives of each branch of the Military pre-sented wreaths, emotions were at their peak as tears wereshed as a reminder that we are at war and Christmas is avery difcult time for our military and their families.. We atThunder Roads would like to send our gratitude, love andthe knowledge that we will never forget your sacrice, pastor present. God Bless you all and thank you.
~Bo~
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by Maria Schoeberl, Archivist
When viewing early images of Harley-Davidson rid-ers, their clothing always stands out. Instead of the blackleather, jeans, bandanas and safety helmets of today,
riders in the rst decades of the 20th century wore verydifferent clothing: Three-piece suits, shirts with starchedcollars, owing scarves, long skirts and no helmets. Toour eyes, they look conventional and completely non-re-bellious.
This image seems to clash with the spirit of Harley-Davidson motorcycle riders, who pride themselves ontheir individuality and spirit of rebellion--something that isreected in their clothing. Why then, do early motorcycleriders seem to dress so conservatively and traditionally?
The reason has to do with the solid business senseof the early Harley-Davidson Motor Company. In any
business, for a company to succeed, it must consistentlyappeal to the broadest segment of the population thatit can. This is naturally even more important for a newand growing company, such as Harley-Davidson wasin the 1910s and1920s. And, becausethe early motorcyclecompanies were allmarketing a rela-
tively new and untriedproduct (one that wasnot yet identied withthe individualist, therebel and the adven-ture seeker) Harley-Davidson and othermotorcycle companiesappealed to the needsand conventions of themajority of Americans.
To do so, theyreached out to thebusiness owner whoneeded a way toserve customers more
quickly and efciently,the city dweller whoneeded a quick andeasy way to get awayfor the weekend, aswell as the averageworker who neededan affordable meansof transportation thatwas faster and offeredmore freedom thanthe streetcar or side-
walk. And appealing to the interests of the mainstreammeant presenting an image of the early rider that reect-ed the conventions of dress at the time. This meant the
suit of the businessman and ofce worker, the neat andpractical uniforms of the delivery workers, as well as theelegant, Sunday-best traveling outts worn by vacationers and day-trippers.
This was, after all, an era where the conservativeand impeccable was considered the only proper way topresent oneself to the public. Indeed, at the turn of thecentury it was considered indecent for a women not to bwearing stockings or showing bare arms in anything butformal evening wear. So riders in the 1910s, 1920s, andearly 1930s wore what was considered proper clothingSuits (for both women and men), shirts with high-but-
toned collars, neckties, fashionable hats and skirts forthe women who were all too often relegated to the side -car. But was the clothing really all that conventional?
Why so formal? Part I
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Kevin G. Charleville
No matter what season you are riding in, eye protec-tion (EP) is a must. Most riders that I see on the road,
do wear eye protection in various forms, whether it be
a shield pulled down, goggles, sunglasses, or even
prescription glasses. However, I occasionally see rid-
ers not wearing EP, and/or using their windshields as
their protection, this is a recipe for disaster, because
the wind turbulence can blow objects around the
windshield. Not wearing EP leaves your eyes vulner-
able for many foreign objects such as, rocks, bugs,
dirt, sand, etc. Also, not wearing EP can cause youreyes to water, which in turn can cause blurred vision.
Also, wearing the proper lens color for the appropriate
time of day is critical as well. In other words, the wear-
ing of clear lenses at night is a very wise thing to do,
I carry multi-lens safety glasses kit for my rider, and
dark and clear goggles for myself. Safety lenses are
denitely better than regular lenses, shattered glass in
your eye(s) can cause extensive damage. You can nd
stylish safety glasses searching the web, or there is
always a vendor(s) at rallies and shows that sell them.
I have never paid over 10 bucks for a pair of gogglesor glasses.
So, what do we do if someone suffers an eye injury
out on the road, or anywhere as far as that goes?
Well, rst, we call for help, if the injury is severe
enough call 911, then we get a good look at the injury
to check the extent of damage. This could be some-
thing as simple as a particle of sand or dirt in the eye,
to the eyeball protruding from its socket or completely
missing. For a foreign object in the eye such as dirt or
sand, this is a good time to pull out that sterile Q-Tip
swab that we carry in our First Aid Kit. Make sure you
have a steady hand, a soft touch, a calm voice, plenty
of good lighting, and try to swab out the particle. You
can also attempt to wash it out with sterile water, like
bottled water or tap water, using anything else can
cause an infection. If the eye injury is severe, then
you must cover the eye with a sterile piece of cloth or
dressing from your First Aid Kit. If the eye is protrud-
ing or out of its socket, then try to cover the eye with
a paper or plastic cup and secure it with tape or cloth.
Under NO circumstances do you attempt to push the
protruding eye back in its socket, you can cause moredamage. Of course, try to restrain your emotions,
especially if it is a loved one.
So, lets reiterate, wear glasses or goggles with
safety lenses or a helmet shield, do not rely on your
windshield alone, wear the right colored lenses for the
time of day, and be prepared for any emergency out
on the road.
Eye Injuries
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NEW YEARS SIMPLE MAPLE CREAMSWEET POTATO SOUP
1/2 Cup of Maple Syrup1 Cup Heavy Cream1 tsp. Ground Cinnamon2 Large Cans of Peeled & Cooked Sweet Potatoes
Salt & Pepper to Taste4 Cups of Chicken Stock1 Cup of Apple CiderJust a dash of Ground Nutmeg1/4 tsp. of Cayenne Pepper1/2 Stick of Butter, cut up into patsIf you have a food processor, then pulse your cans ofsweet potatoes down to where theyre like a rough consis-tency, but not lump free. If not, then just use a good olefashioned potato masher and an electric mixer if need be,to get that rough consistency. Place into medium sizedpan, add all your other ingredients slowly and stir until wellblended. Serve piping hot with a sprinkling of more cinna-mon on top w/ a dollop of sour cream.
This soup is phenom, and it only takes a few minutes toprepare. Simple......and simply good.
2009 DOUBLE-CHEESE MACARONI w/CRISPY-CRUNCHY TOPPING
1 Box of Elbow Macaroni3 Cups of Cottage Cheese1/2 Stick of Butter, cut into pats1/2 Cup of All-Purpose FlourSalt & Pepper to Taste1/4 tsp. Garlic Salt3 Cups of Half & Half1 Cup of Whole Milk4 Cups of Shredded Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese
CRISPY-CRUNCHY TOPPING1 Cup of Plain Corn Flakes; put into a large zip-lock bag,leave open a small space for air to escape, place on coun-ter and roll over w/ a rolling pin or large tumbler to crush upthe akes into a good topping1/2 Cup of Butter; meltedCook your macaroni up in well-salted water. Drain. If youhave a food processor, pulse cottage cheese until smoothof lumps. If not, use a potato masher and electric mixer onlow. In large saucepan, melt down your 1/2 stick of but-ter; stir in our, salt & pepper, & garlic salt until smooth;gradually add in cream and milk. Bring to a boil and stiruntil thickened. Transfer your macaroni into your saucepan
& add the cheddar cheese & cottage cheese. Toss tocoat all macaroni well. Transfer to a greased baking dish.Combine your corn ake crumbs into your melted butterand spread generously all over the top. Bake for about25 mins. at 400 degrees until golden brown & bubbly andtopping crunchy. Serve this up w/ a salad & crusty bread
and its a meal in and of itself.
THUNDER CRAB CAKES W/RED CHILI MAYOThis is the simplest recipe, even if youve never madecrab cakes before. Try it, it will fast become one of yourfavorites to x frequently.1-1/3 Cups Real Mayo2 Tbls. Thai Chili Sauce2 tsp. Lemon Juice; divided1/4 Cup Each of Finely Chopped Celery, Red Onion &Sweet Red Pepper1 Jalapeno Pepper - Be sure and seed it and chop it upnely4 Tbls. Olive Oil; Divided
1/2 Cup Soft Bread Crumbs1 Egg; Beaten1 Lb. of Fresh Crabmeat or Premium Quality Canned
Crabmeat to Equal 1 Pound.1/4 Cup All-Purpose FlourIn a small bowl, combine the mayo, chili sauce and 1-&1/4 tsp. lemon juice. Set aside. In a small skillet, sautethe celery, onion, red pepper and jalapeno in 1 Tbls. oliveoil until tender. transfer to a large bowl; stir in the breadcrumbs, egg, 1/2 cup reserved mayo mixture & remain-ing lemon juice. Fold in crab, gently. Cover & refrigeratefor at least 2 hours. Cover & refrigerate remaining mayomixture for go-over sauce. Place our in a shallow bowl.Drop crab mixture the size of 2 Tablespoonfuls into our.
Gently coat and shape into a 1/2-inch thick patty. Repeatw/ remaining mixture. In a large skillet, over medium-highheat, cook patties in remaining 3 Tbls. of olive oil with apat of butter thrown in for about 3-4 minutes on each sideor until golden brown. Serve w/ remaining sauce spooneddown on top of hot & crunchy crab cakes. Primo!
SWEET MINGLER for the ROADSMelt down 1 cup of SemiSweet chocolate chips in micro-wave, stir in 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, then stir in6 cups of *new Chocolate Chex (or your fave traditionalkind), throw entire mixture into a 2-gal. zip-lock bag w/ 1cup confectioners sugar and shake it up, baby!! Refriger-ate until serve. Happy New Year!
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The Red RockerOwner Reggie Arnold of Lizella, Ga.Built for Sammy Hagar of Van Halen.Come out to Bike Night at The Clubhouse and Reggie mightshow up on this ride. Every Thursday with Live Music the
Clubhouse has Bike night from 6pm till 11pm
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Sherri ParkerMemorial Ride 2008
By Holly Hofer
The Sherri Parker Memorial Poker Run & Bike Show
was held on Sunday, October 26, 2008 in Driver. The
weather was perfect for a great ride and bike show. A
record number of friends old and new came out to show
their support and what an awesome sound of thunder
it was as the bikes rolled into Driver! Sherri lived in
Driver her entire life and was loved very much by her
family and friends. This event is a wonderful way for her
friends and family to celebrate the memory of someone
so terribly missed by all. Sherri was tragically killed by a
hit and run driver 15 years ago while riding her Harley.
She loved nothing better than to ride rain or shine
and it didnt matter where you went just put it in the
wind. Sherri never met a stranger, always rooted for the
underdog, and was a true friend .The monies raised
from this event are donated to the Driver Volunteer Fire
Department and the Sherri Parker Memorial Fund Inc.
which maintains a memorial ower garden located at
the gateway into Driver. Thanks to the tremendous sup-
port of the biker community the garden stays in bloom
all year. It is such an incredible feeling to know that thisride that myself and Eddie Boyce started has turned
into an annual event for so many bikers. As Sherris
twin sister I thank all of the volunteers who came out
and made the day so special. Many of these friends
knew Sherri her entire life and rode a many of mile with
her. We all get very emotional on this day as they share
some of their memories that they have of her. They
have become very dear to my heart and very special
friends to me and my family. The bike show was incred -
ible with 10 categories of deserving winners. We also
saw some bikes we hadnt seen at our show beforeand that was pretty cool too. Jason Boyce, Brad Brown
and I did the judging and both of those guys know their
stuff! Gary Harvey took Best in Show with his awesome
softail and that was an emotional moment for his family
and mine because he knew Sherri and loved her. We
cannot express our thanks to the biker community. Your
hearts are so giving. We thank you all for coming out
and supporting us and we hope to see you again next
year!!! Ride safe.
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Shop TalkThe Great Crate Debate
Continued
By Steve Taylor
So you want to go faster huh? Well, HOW fast? As
I have said before: Speed is a question of money. At this
level of performance, you are either in the game or youre
not. In other words, costly. Remember this: you will never
get the money out of it for what you have into it If you are
looking for an investment, buy real estate. Personally, I like
to go fast and I dont care HOW MUCH it costs. My bike(s)
have what I call an unlimited expense account. Its how I
feel because its what I want. Ever ride a Harley with a builtmotor? Freakin unbelievable. Even the stock displacement
purist of riders will take notice. There is nothing like it
in the world. Here for a good time and not a long time.
RIGHT?
Lets weigh our options. First, you can invest in
your stock motor for the added kick, or you can purchase
a crate motor. Keep in mind though that any stock
congured motor was not designed for any big inch
application. That is why there is what is called crate
motors. Crate motors are just that. They arrive to you in a
crate. Already built, sometimes pre-run, and ready to drop
in and bolt up. But there is a price to pay. Not to mention
having to beef up the drive-train because like what I said
previously, the stock product was not designed for such an
increase in horsepower and torque. Lets talk crate product
as well as prices.
First and foremost, S&S. I consider S&S to be the
innovator of Harley performance. They have been making
performance parts for Harleys since 1958. Truly an icon in
the industry S&S provides complete motors and drive-trains
ranging in sizes from 80 cubic inch to 145 cubic inch. Sixspeed transmissions and heavy duty clutches are offered as
well. Not to mention individual parts if you choose to build a
motor yourself.
The basics. An Evo based Big Twin 96 cubic inch (3
5/8 bore x 4 5/8 stroke) crate motor retails for $5,285.00,
complete with an S&S carburetor and ignition system.
A lot of bang-for-your-buck here. Just drop it in and go.
Add polishing, black powder coating, throw in some billet
and you are up to approx. $6,500.00 Keep in mind these
upgrades do not increase the power or reliability. At the
other end of the spectrum is the 145 cubic inch (4 3/8 bore
x 4.8125 stroke) tribute motor. Termed tribute because
S&S celebrated their forty-ve years in business and
Harley-Davidsons one-hundred years in business. These
motors are brutes. Not designed for parade bikes, these
motors want to go. Base prices for these motors start at
$10,250.00 and can be tted with a carburetor or fuel
injection (extra of course!). Want something old school?
S&S offers a replica Panhead style motor as well as a
Shovelhead design. The Pan motors start at $8,000.00
with a 93 cubic inch (3 5/8 bore x 4 stroke) displacement
The Shovel motors cost about the same with the same
displacement. Truly a sight to behold. I also would like to
point out that the Panhead motor will t a 1948 through a1999 Harley-Davidson chassis. The Shovel motor will t
1966 through a 1984 chassis. A 93 cubic inch Panhead
motor in a Softail frame? Awesome.
Next up we have motors built by Ultima. Ultima
is a division of Mid-West Motorcycle. These motors are
available in sizes from 80 cubic inch to 140 cubic inch.
Termed El Bruto, these are work horses. A 100 cubic inch
Evo-based motor (3.875 bore x 4 7/8 stroke) retails for
$5,919.00 An Ultima motor with a cubic inch size of 140
(4.400 bore x 4 5/8 stroke) sells for $8,500.00 I wish to poin
out also that the 140 cubic inch produces 160 horsepowerwith 175 foot lbs. of torque. I call them stump pullers. No
messing around here. This is power that you feel in the
seat of your pants. The El Bruto series motors are built with
U.S.A. components. Kind of like a mutt motor. Where as
S&S uses mostly all their own product(s).
Want something a little more retro? Tedd Cycle
offers an 84 cubic inch (3 bore x 4 stroke) replica
Knucklehead motor. Pretty cool looking but assembled with
a variety of parts and components from around the globe.
Another mutt motor. Retail prices on these are $8,807.00
Tedd Cycle also offers replica Panhead and Shovelhead
motors. All mutts. There are many more worthy built motors
available that I could mention (maybe next month?) but this
months article was written so that you could become a little
more knowledgeable in the performance crate motors that
are available in the market today.
Thank-you for your time and keep the shiny side up.
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Beacons/Christian Motorcycle Association - Meetings:2nd Monday of each month, Piccadilly Cafeteria, Military
Hwy, 6-8 PM. Monthly ride: 4th Saturday of each month, de-part from Shoneys on Indian River Rd. Check our websitefor ride times and more information: http://cmaner5.org/VA/BEACONSOFTIDEWATER or contact President LennyStowell at (757) 420-4411 or [email protected]
Bikers with Heart Foundation, Inc.501 3 Non-Prot Organization, National Fallen Biker Me-morial Weekend, P.O. Box 291 Bryantown, MD 20617, Of-ce: (301) 893-2900 Email: [email protected]: www.mlkm5project.com. Motto: We Ride Be-cause We Care
Christian Motorcyclist Association Northern Virginia Chapter348 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 outand ride with us anyway. Its not about the meetings. Formore information on meetings or rides please contact ourchapter president, Mark Johnson, at [email protected] go the www.star440.org
Moose Riders District 8Meetings 1st Monday of Month. Contact Bubba @ 804-691
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TAMA Tidewater Albemarle Motorcycle Association.ALL clubs or any organization that hosts rides/events arewelcome to attend. Come out & meet some good peoplefrom all around the area. Were all working together so thaeach one our rides/events can be scheduled not to conictwith others & then we can all have a successful turnout.Our meetings are held @ 7PM on the 3rd Thursday of ev -ery month (except December) at the Golden Corral, on thecorner of Volvo Pkwy & Battleeld Blvd in Chesapeake, VAwww.tamaevents.com
Virginia Freedom Riders - Riders Against ConstitutionalErosion (VFR-R.A.C.E.) exists as a grassroots State Motorcycle Rights Organization (SMRO) dedicated to protectingand restoring motorcyclists personal freedoms, libertiesand individual rights. Membership email: [email protected]. Website: vfr-race.com
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Screamin Eagle/Vance & Hines Rider Takes Title with Winin Semi-FinalsPOMONA, Calif. (Nov. 16, 2008) - Screamin Eagle/Vance& Hines rider Ed Krawiec overcame a 20-point decit towin the 2008 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle championship atthe season-ending Automobile Club of Southern California
NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway. The championship isthe fourth NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle title in ve seasonsfor the Screamin Eagle/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidsonteam.
We are really excited to bring the championship back hometo Milwaukee, said Krawiec. I have to thank team ownersByron Hines and Terry Vance, my crew chief Matt Hines andmy teammate Andrew Hines, and Anne Paluso and everyoneat Harley Davidson. We won this championship with hardteamwork.
Krawiec started the nal weekend of the 2008 NHRA POW-ERade Drag Racing Series in second place, 19 points behind
NitroFish Buell rider Matt Smith. Smith, the reigning Pro StockMotorcycle champion, gained a point on Krawiec by leading allqualiers for the event with a 6.967-second run. Krawiec quali-ed second at 6.987 seconds.
Trailing Smith by 20 points - exactly one round of elimina-tions - Krawiec started Sunday eliminations by defeatingPeggy Llewellyn in round one and then used a 0.019-secondreaction time and 7.042 ET to narrowly defeat a 0.043/7.022pass by Chip Ellis. Smith beat Mike Berry in the rst round, butsaw his shot at a second title slip away when his motorcyclebroke during his second-round run against Chris Rivas. Thatleft Krawiec and Smith tied, with Krawiec needing a win over
his Screamin Eagle/Vance & Hines teammate, Andrew Hines,to clinch the title in the semi-nalround. Krawiec (7.098) beat Hines(7.609) to win the rst NHRA title ofhis career. Krawiec had a chance tocap the weekend with an event win,but his 7.009-second run was notenough to beat a event-best 6.929pass by Rivas.
Ill tell you, coming into theseason I was hoping to get a winor two, and nish in the top ve inpoints, said Krawiec. That didnt
happen, but weve been able toaccomplish something thats onlyhappened once before in NHRAhistory. The level of competition isso high, but this has always been avery consistent team, and that paidoff this season.
Krawiec is only the second cham-pion in NHRA history to win his titlewithout winning a national event.The 31-year-old rider succeededwith consistency, making four
nal-round appearances, reach-
ing the semi-nals ve times, and posting the No.1 qualifyingtime at three events. He lost in the rst round just three timesin 17 events. Krawiec won the eight-rider Ringers Gloves ProBike Battle bonus event at the NHRA Mac Tools U.S. Nation-als on Labor Day weekend. Krawiec entered the ve-raceCountdown to One playoffs in seventh place, 80 points behin
rst-place Smith, but was runner-up in Charlotte to jump tofourth place. He reached second place with a seminal nishin Dallas then scored back-to-back runner-ups in Richmondand Las Vegas to pull within 19 points of Smith.
In 2007 Krawiec left his job as track manager at Old BridgeTownship Raceway in Englishtown, N.J., to race full-time forthe Screamin Eagle/Vance & Hines team, and placed seventin the Pro Stock Motorcycle standings that season. Krawiecstarted motorcycle drag racing in the AMA Prostar series in1999, where he won nine events and placed second in seriespoints in 2002 and 2003. He made his NHRA racing debutat Englishtown in 2004. He now lives in Avon, Ind., near the
Vance & Hines race shop.The championship is the fourth NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle
title for the Screamin Eagle/Vance & Hines team. AndrewHines rode a Screamin Eagle Harley-Davidson to win the titlefor three consecutive seasons from 2004 to 2006. The Vance& Hines organization has now won 11 professional motorcycldrag racing titles.
Andrew Hines won at Atlanta and Madison, Ill., in 2008, andmade three other nal-round appearances during the seasonHines was the No. 2 qualier in the Countdown to One play-offs and nished the season points race in fourth place. Hinesand crew chief Matt Hines also won the Full Throttle Pit Crew
Championship in the Pro Stock Motorcycle division, which recognizes teams for performance andconsistency during qualifying over thcourse of the season.
The 2008 NHRA Pro Stock Motor-cycle nal point standings: 1. EddieKrawiec, 2471; 2. Chris Rivas, 2466;3. Matt Smith, 2451; 4. Andrew Hine2334; 5. Angelle Sampey, 2310.
Screamin Eagle Performance Parare inspired by and built in the spiritof the raw adrenaline and power ofmotorcycle racing. Screamin Eagle
Pro parts are specically designedfor race-use applications, whileScreamin Eagle parts offer street-usperformance options for the Harley-Davidson motorcycle owner. Visitwww.harley-davidson.com for moreinformation.
The Screamin Eagle/Vance &Hines Pro Stock Motorcycle team issponsored by Ford Truck, Dunlop,Matco Tools and S100.
KRAWIEC RIDES HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD TO NHRA
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A man goes to his doctor for his physical and gets sentto the Urologist as a precaution. When he gets there, hediscovers the urologist is a very pretty female doctor.The female doctor says, Im going to check your pros-tate today, but this new procedure is a little differentfrom what you are probably used to. I want you to lieon your right side, bend your knees, then while I checkyour prostate, take a deep breath and say, 99. Theguy obeys and says, 99! The doctor says, Great. Nowturn over on your left side and again, while I repeat thecheck, please take a deep breath and say, 99. Again,the guy says, 99. The doctor said, Very good. Nowthen, I want you to lie on your back with your kneesraised slightly. Im going to check your prostate withthis hand, and with the other hand Im going to hold onto your penis and your testicles, to keep them out ofthe way. Now take a deep breath and say, 99.The guy says, One .. Two ... Three.
A distinguished young woman on a ight from Irelandasked the Priest beside her, Father, may I ask a favor?Of course, child. What may I do for you? Well, I boughtan expensive womans electronic hair dryer for myMothers birthday, that is unopened and well over theCustoms limits, and Im afraid theyll conscate it. Isthere any way you could carry it through Customs forme? Under your robes perhaps? I would love to helpyou, dear, but I must warn you: I will not lie. With yourhonest face, Father, no one will question you. Whenthey got to Customs, she let the priest go ahead of her.The ofcial asked, Father, do you have anything todeclare? From the top of my head down to my waist,I have nothing to declare. The ofcial thought thisanswer strange, so he asked, And what do you have todeclare from your waist to the oor? I have a marvel-ous instrument designed to be used on a woman, butwhich is, to date, unused. Roaring with laughter, theofcial said, Go ahead, Father. Next!
Two elderly ladies are sitting on the front porch in Foun-tain Hills, doing nothing. One lady turns and asks, Doyou still get horny? The other replies, Oh yeah, sure Ido. The rst old lady asks, What do you do about it?The second old lady replies, I suck on a lifesaver. Aftera few moments of intense thought, the rst old ladyasks, Who drives you to the pool?
Two biker chicks are talking and Frizzy says, youknow, some women try to turn back their odometersand lie about their age, and Roxie says real slow, Notme. I want people to know why I look this way. Ivetraveled a long way and most of the damn roads werentpaved.
Three women friends, one in a casual relationship, oneengaged to be married and one a long-time wife, met for
drinks after work. The conversation eventually driftedtowards how best to spice up their sex lives. Aftermuch discussion, they decided to surprise their menby engaging in some S&M role playing. The followingweek they met up again to compare notes.Sipping her drink, the single girl leered and said,Last Friday at the end of the work day I went to myboyfriends ofce wearing a leather coat. When all theother people had left, I slipped out of it and all Ihad on was a leather teddy, black stockings andstiletto heels. He was so aroused that we made wild,passionate love on his desk right then and there!The engaged woman giggled and said, Thats prettymuch my story! When my ance got home last Friday,he found me waiting for him in a black mask, leatherlace-up bustier, black shnet stockings, and stilettopumps. He was so turned on that we not only madelove all night long, in every room of the house, hewants to move up our wedding date! The marriedwoman put her glass down and said, I did a lot ofplanning. I made arrangements for the kids to stayover at Grandmas. I took a long scented-oil bath andthen put on my best perfume. I slipped into a skin-tight, lace up the front & back silk teddy, a black garterbelt, black stockings and six-inch stilettos. I nishedit off with a black mask, ready for action! When myhusband got home from work, he grabbed a beer andthe remote, sat down and yelled out,Yo, Batman, whats for supper?
The federal government today announced that it ischanging its emblem from an Eagle to a CONDOMbecause it more accurately reects the governmentspolitical stance.. A condom allows for ination, haltsproduction, destroys the next generation, protects abunch of pricks, and gives you a sense of false secu-rity while youre actually being screwed.
He didnt like the casseroleAnd he didnt like my cake.He said my biscuits were too hardNot like his mother used to make.
I didnt perk the coffee rightHe didnt like the stew,I didnt mend his socksThe way his mother used to do.I pondered for an answer,I was looking for a clue.Then I turned around and smacked the shit out ofhim... Exactly like his mother used to do.
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL YOU BEAUTIFUL BIKERS!MAKE 2009 YOURS. OWN IT. RUN IT. LIVE IT. JUSTLIKE YOUR BIKE. AND REMEMBER, WHEN YOUREOUT PARTYING ON NEW YEARS EVE, FRIENDSDONT LET FRIENDS TAKE UGLY PEOPLE HOME. :)
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By: Houndog
Baggers are becoming more andmore popular these days, especiallyones with a full fairing and a killersound system. If youve already invest-ed in a custom cruiser or touring bike,but didnt opt for the full package, nowtheres a product that makes it possibleand affordable to upgrade your ride toget more wind and weather protection.Dragony Cycle Concepts has devel-oped a Detachable Fairing with a com-plete inner shell. All parts are injectionmolded to eliminate post productionwarping and believe it or not, theyre
made in the good old U.S.A.!Dragony Detachable Fairings are
made to t Harley-Davidson Road King,Heritage Softail, Softail Deluxe and FatBoy models. The H-D factory bra tsthe Dragony Fairing. They also makemodels to t Metric Cruisers like theYamaha Stratoliner and Roadliner (Sand Midnight models), Roadstar (S andSilverado models), and the Honda VTX1800. The Dragony is available with a4, 6, or 10 inch windshield and attach-
es directly to your existing detachablewindshield brackets.The Shop in Yukon (see ad this is-
sue) is the exclusive dealer for Dragon-y Detachable Fairings in the state ofOklahoma. They can set you up with acomplete kit for your ride. You can pur-chase it cash and carry, take it homeand do the installation yourself, or havethe pros at The Shop do it for you (withor without a matching Custom paintjob). After installation is complete, theDragony can be attached or removed
from your bike in about 2 minutes.A kit includes the fairing (inner and
outer shell), a Marine grade Kenwoodsound system with radio/CD playerand a USB port for hooking up an iPodor MP3 player. Also included are twoKenwood Marine grade 6x9 speakers,wiring harness, and a stand to store thefairing on when you remove it from yourbike. So, if youre interested in upgrad-ing your bagger or custom cruiser, givethe boys at The Shop a call and they
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Origin and Evolution of Toys for Tots
Colonel William L. HendricksUSMCR (Ret)
Toys for Tots began in 1947 when Major Bill Hendricks,USMCR and a group of Marine Reservists in Los Angelescollected and distributed 5,000 toys to needy children. Theidea came from Bills wife, Diane. In the fall of 1947, Dianehandcrafted a Raggedy Ann doll and asked Bill to deliverthe doll to an organization, which would give it to a needychild at Christmas. When Bill determined that no agencyexisted, Diane told Bill that he should start one. He did.The 1947 pilot project was so successful that the MarineCorps adopted Toys for Tots in 1948 and expanded it intoa nationwide campaign. That year, Marine Corps Reserveunits across the nation conducted Toys for Tots campaignsin each community in which a Marine Reserve Center waslocated. Marines have conducted successful nationwidecampaigns at Christmas each year since 1948. The initialobjective that remains the hallmark of the program today isto bring the joy of Christmas to Americas needy children.Bill Hendricks, a Marine Reservists on weekends, wasin civilian life, the Director of Public Relations for WarnerBrothers Studio. This enabled him to convince a vast arrayof celebrities to support Toys for Tots. In 1948, Walt Disneydesigned the Toys for Tots logo, which we use today. Disneyalso designed the rst Toys for Tots poster used to promotethe nationwide program. Nat King Cole, Peggy Lee, andVic Damone recorded the Toys for Tots theme composedby Sammy Fain and Paul Webster in 1956. Bob Hope, John
Wayne, Doris Day, Lorrie Morgan, Tim Allen, Kenny Rogersand Billy Ray Cyrus are but a few of the long list of celebri-ties who have given their time and talent to promote Toysfor Tots. First Lady Nancy Reagan served as the nationalspokesperson in 1983. First Lady Barbara Bush served asthe national spokesperson in 1992 and in her autobiogra-phy named Toys for Tots as one of her favorite charities.
From 1947 through 1979, Marines collected and distrib-uted new and used toys. On Reserve drill weekends duringOctober, November and December, Reserve Marines refur-bished the used toys.
From Christmas 1980 through the present, Marineshave collected and distributed only new toys. Three fac-tors dictated this change. First, the Secretary of DefensesTotal Force Program, introduced in the 1970s, assignedReserves a greater role in Americas defense posture. Asa consequence, Reservists had to dedicate every minuteof weekend drill time to honing and polishing combat skills.No time was available to refurbish toys. Second, publicawareness of the health and safety aspects of toys thatdeveloped during the 70s made distribution of used toyslegally inadvisable. Third, distributing hand me down toysdoes not send the message Marines want to send to needychildren. The goal is to deliver a message of hope, whichwill build self-esteem and, in turn, motivate needy childrento grow into responsible, productive, patriotic citizens andcommunity leaders. A shiny new toy is the best means of
accomplishing this goal.In the late 1980s, the Marine Corps determined that a
non-prot charity was needed as an integral part of theoverall national Toys for Tots program. Based on this need,the Secretary of Defense, in August 1991, authorized theMarine Corps to recognize and work with a charity commit-ted to supporting Toys for Tots. Based on this approval, theMarine Toys for Tots Foundation became an operationalorganization in September 1991 and has been the fundraising and support organization for the U.S. Marine CorpsReserve Toys for Tots Program since that date.
The Foundation was able to satisfy the ve needs iden-
tied by the Marine Corps. First, the Foundation couldprovide toys to supplement the collections of local unitsthat had fewer Marines due to military cutbacks of the 80sand 90s. Second, the Foundation could arrange and payfor the creation, publication, manufacture and distributionof promotion and support materials to Toys for Tots coor-dinators - something the declining budgets prevented theMarine Corps from doing any longer. Third, the Founda-tion could enable individual and corporate donors to Toysfor Tots to take a charitable deduction on their income taxreturns. Fourth, the Foundation could enter into contractswith corporations to conduct promotions, which would pro-duce royalties for Tots for Tots. (Needs three and four were
two important elements of this charitable endeavor that theMarine Corps, as a federal agency, could not fulll). Fifth,the Foundation could ensure that the Toys for Tots programoperates in compliance with IRS regulations, state laws anregulations and charitable standards.
The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation celebrated its 10thanniversary as the fund-raising and support organization foToys for Tots in 2001. The highlights of the year were thatthe Foundation had its most successful campaign to dateplus was ranked #289 in the 2001 Philanthropy 400. Thiswas the rst time the Foundation earned a ranking in thePhilanthropy 400.
Over the 59 years of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toyfor Tots Program, Marines have distributed more than 370
million toys to more than 173 million needy children. Thischaritable endeavor has made U.S. Marines the unchal-lenged leaders in looking after needy children at ChristmasOver its 16 year life span, the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation has supplemented local toy collections with more than70.2 million toys valued at more than $387 million; plus hasprovided promotion and support materials valued at over$4.7 million.
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District 8 Moose Riders DonateTommy Mooses
The rst Va. Mooseriders were formed in December 2004. We have suffered through the growing pains and organizationhurdles and grown to a respectable size. We owe this growth to our members dedication to their fraternity and to the abity to have enough foresight to realize the enormous potential of such an endeavor. Our members have done a great jobof supporting many Moose charities and lodge functions, not to mention community projects. Our participation in these
community projects serves as a great opportunity to raise interest in our Fraternity as well as our Mooserider Committee.The District 8 Mooseriders were formed in August 2007. It consists of Blackstone, Chester, Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie,Hopewell and SouthHill. Today, Decem-ber 6, 2008, we aredonating 24 TommyMoose stuffed animalsto the Petersburg FireDepartment to help achild/children in a crisissituation. This is just asmall gesture to giveback to the community.If you need any moreinformation, pleasecontact a Mooseriderchapter near you oruse the contact info atwww.vamooseriders.com, District 8.
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Its important for you to know who your friends areout there when you hit the road!Welcome to ourBiker Friendly Directory. The following is a list of
establishments throughout the Mid-Atlantic that wantyou to know that theyre here for YOU. Whether itsa bike dealer, service shop, restaurant, bar or anyother type of business that welcomes our biking
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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 theyknow exactlywhat you want & need. The staff hereat Thunder Roads greatly appreciates of all of ouradvertisers continuous support each month - theyare the sole nancial supporters of this magazine.
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Coleman Power Sports14105 Telegraph Rd.
Woodbridge, VA(703) 497-1500
www.wherethepoweris.com
Departure Bike Works *5216 Hull St
Richmond, VA 23224(804) 231-0244
www.departure.com
Earlys Cycle Center, Inc. *Virginias Leading Yamaha Dealer
1921 South High StreetHarrisonburg, VA 22801www.earlyscycle.com
Garys Automotive Again *23220 Airport Street
Petersburg, VA 23803(804) 733-8644
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6450 George Washington Memorial Hwy
Yorktown, VA
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Iron Core *977 Chimney Hill Shopping Center
Virginia Beach, VA 23452-3048(757) 631-8393
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Outlanders *
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Luray, VA 22835(540) 743-2040
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Patriot Harley-Davidson *9739 Lee Highway
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Glen Allen, VA(804) 550-9280
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Epstein, Sandler & Flora P.C.413 W. York StreetNorfolk, VA 236101-800-9-THE-LAW
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Diva Customs501 17th St.Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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Virginia Beach, VA 23452(757) 340-4446
Harley-Haven1920 Atlantic Ave
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 425-2458
www.hrhd.com
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Woodbridge, VA 22191
703-499-9533
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Virginia Motorsports Park *8018 Boydton Plank Rd.Petersburg, VA 23803
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North Carolina
Barrys Walnut Island Restaurant, Lodge, *Sports Center & Marina169 Walnut Island Blvd
Grandy, NC 27939(252) 453-4153
www.outerbanksbikerally.com
Comfort Inn Oceanfront South
8031 Old Oregon Inlet Road
Nags Head, NC
(800) 334-3302
Virginia
Rockahock Campgrounds *
1428 Outpost Rd
Lanexa, VA 23089
(804) 966-2759www.rockahock.com
TATTOO STUDIOS
City Limits Tattoo & Piercing, Ltd. *119D Boulevard
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www.citylimitstattoo.com
INSURANCE
Clark Insurance Agency *4709 Mason Rest Ct.
Richmond, VA(804) 271-1961
GEICO Motorcycle1-800-44-CYCLE
www.geico.com/cycle
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Barrys Walnut Island Restaurant, Lodge, *Sports Center & Marina169 Walnut Island Blvd
Grandy, NC 27939(252) 453-4153
www.walnutisland.comwww.outerbanksbikeshow.com
Virginia
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1920 Centerville Turnpike #101
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 479-4480
Boneshakers Saloon *1297 General Booth BlvdVirginia Beach, VA 23451
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Knuckleheads Roadhouse *
401 North Witchduck RoadVirginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 644-6200www.knuckleheadsvb.com
Lucilles Southern Fused Cuisine *
1203 N. Laburnum Ave.
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 644-1646
Thunderbird Grill *
201 Battery Park Road
Smitheld, VA 23430
(757) 347-1747
www.thunderbirdgrill.com
West Virginia
Fat Boys Pork Palace *Specializing in hand Pulled Carolina Style BBQ
Foot of the mountain Rt 33 Brandywine WV(304) 249-7025 www.Pendletoncounty.net
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Maryland International Racewaywww.mirdrag.com
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45763 Elmwood Court
Sterling, VA 20166
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DEMAND FOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON XR1200 SPARKS AMERICAN DEBUTRiders Order Hundreds of New Hot Rod Sportsters Before Ofcial Release
MILWAUKEE (Dec. 1, 2008) - Inspired by the XR-750, themost dominating American dirt track racing motorcycle of all-time, the Harley-Davidson XR1200 is now poised to boostadrenalin levels on streets, roads and highways around theworld.
The XR1200 is a powerful new Harley-Davidson hot rod
motorcycle that was initially designed and launched only inEuropean markets in April 2008. With the high degree ofinterest and passionate reception surrounding the bikes Eu-ropean release, as well as demand from Harley riders andcompetitive brand owners alike, the XR1200 is now beinglaunched in all markets.
Drawing signicant styling inuences from the successfulHarley-Davidson XR-750 motorcycles that set new stan-dards for dirt track racing success over the last 30 years,the XR1200 features technical innovation to provide potentstreet performance and handling. In fact, Harley-Davidson dirt track racing legends Scott Parker and Rich King partici -pated in the XR1200 development.
The XR1200 is an exciting motorcycle with an aggressive attitude, said Bill Davidson, Harley-Davidson Vice PresidentCore Customer Marketing. This bike will provide the performance and distinct style demanded by uncompromising riders
In fact, hundreds of XR1200s were ordered by enthusiastic customers before we really even promoted it.The successful dirt track legacy continues today as Harley factory rider Kenny Coolbeth won his third straight AMA
Grand National Twins at track championship on the XR-750 in 2008. While distinctive racing paint and graphics on theXR1200 will catch the eye, Harley-Davidson racing tradition and inuence are clearly evident in the bikes key features,design and style.
The 1200 cc Evolution V-Twin engine with its high 10.0:1 compression ratio, performance cams, downdraft fuel injectionprecision-cooled cylinder heads and large capacity oil cooler cranks out high torque. Rubber mounted to a new frame witha cast aluminum swingarm, the engine delivers exhilarating performance and responsive handling with less vibration. Aunique upswept, high-volume 2-1-2 straight shot exhaust system includes dual mufers and is nished in satin chrome.
A sport-tuned Showa suspension with inverted 43 mm front forks and twin preload adjustable shocks combines withlightweight black cast three-spoke wheels to make the XR1200 ride and corner with feeling. Specially designed Dunlop(RQualier D209 tire