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KickStandUp.comROAD MAPRoad Map PhotoPhotographer: Gregory Cookwww.gregorycookphotography.comKSU Community Snapshots....................................................7MC Club in the Headlight – Steel Brothers.............................9Family Vintage Photo.............................................................13Product Review......................................................................14Pandora’s Pistons & Fenders........................................... 17-19Advertisers Index...................................................................15Event Listings.........................................................................16In The Rearview Mirror – Vintage..........................................20Women in the Wind – Tabatha..............................................22In The Headlight – Jessi........................................................25Back Roads............................................................................30Rides & Rods.........................................................................32Classifieds..............................................................................354Cover: February 2012Corky Coker & Justin Prann during PSAfilming for the Pistons & Fenders EventSee page 17-19Photographer: AmyJo Osbornwww.hatcherfoundation.org

Facebook.com/KickStandUpKillboyJanet H.FROM THE EDITORShave been asked on more than one occasion why we coverI motocross and feature kids in our magazine. Well I’m going totell you and set the record straight. You see, motorcycling in mostcases is a life long interest. Once you’ve ridden on a bike . . . .well . . . there’s nothing like it. Lucky kids have parents that startthem riding early. The only place a kid can ride legally, beforethey’re 16, is on private property or on motocross tracks. Theyride dirt bikes. KSU wants to encourage kids to ride. We wantto encourage parents to teach your kids to ride and give thema gift that keeps on giving. You see, kids are our future and thefuture of motorcycling. Without them, our species of thrill seekers/adventurers will die. Encourage a kid to ride.Now I don’t ride dirt bikes anymore, but I love all things motorcycle.Hence, the last couple of years I’ve started watching Supercrosson Saturday nights. If you want to see some real athletes anddaredevils, give it a try. It’s fast and exciting . . . and dirty.Since buying my first sport bike a year and a half ago, I’ve alsodeveloped a passion for watching MotoGP each week duringthe season. These guys are real warriors, riding extremely hightech and powerful machines. This ain’t NASCAR people, theseguys are on two wheels running as fast or faster than stock cars.There’s no seat belts and shoulder harnesses either. While thecar jockey’s pull into the pits when it starts raining the world classMotoGP riders just keep on racing. It’s amazing to watch andpoetry in motion as the riders change body positions on theirbikes and the pack moves around the track. These guys ride soclose together yet they have no mirrors. I’ve seen riders actuallytap the leg of the guy on the inside with their glove as theyattempt to pass on the outside. MotoGP racing is broadcast liveon the Speed Channel on Sunday mornings around 8 a.m. Racesare over in one hour.Well, I don’t know what the real point of this article was, otherthan to show you that even old guys can try something new.Trying new things is what keeps people young. If you ride, get onsomething different. If you haven’t ridden that road, ride it. If youdon’t ride, give it a try. I want to live life to the fullest and have noregrets when I really get old (and my definition of old changesevery year.)LTRATSN,Ronnie “Rock” LandRonnie@kickstandup.comYay – it’s February and getting closer to springtime everymoment; my favorite riding time! I love the mixture ofextremes from morning to night and the layers of gear toaccommodate Mother Nature’s whimsical taste. Yep, February isa good month for getting geared up.Saturday, February 4, starts the month off with a bang withPandora’s Pistons & Fenders event, benefitting the AustinHatcher Foundation. It’s at the Coker Tire Museum this yearand Corky Coker will be there auctioning off a plethora of coolitems. Check out pages 17-19 to read more about the event,why Pandora’s European Motorsports chose the Austin HatcherFoundation, and what exactly the foundation does. I can’t wait tocheck out the museum again, and oh did I mention all the foodand drink you can handle too? It’s sure to be an evening of funand interesting bikes and people. Hope I see you there!Another fun event coming up on Saturday, February 11, isthe N. GA ABATE Chili Cook-off on Saturday, Feb. 11. Theyalways put on a good time with lots fun and friendship and Ihope to make this event too. I love my North Georgia ABATEcommunity. Read more on page 12.No matter what the weather, on bike or in a car, you’llalways find good entertainment in a relaxing atmosphere at JimOliver’s Smokehouse, in Monteagle, TN. They have Nashvilleentertainment every weekend and are hosting a songwritingworkshop as well. If you want to stay the night they have rusticcabins and a Best Western Lodge with great prices. Check outpage 34 and see what they have in store for the season.Spring Roughnecks - the words just seem to go with eachother! Save the date for Saturday, March 17 and one of thefirst rides this spring. You won’t want to miss the Jarrett LittleMemorial Poker Run. The Roughnecks always put on a good ride.A birdie from Sand Mountain told me that there will beanother Bama Swap n Drag on March 31st at Sand MountainDragway. I wasn’t able to make their first one because ofmagazine deadline, but I’ve got this date marked in ink and I’mlooking forward to seeing all the cool bikes and hot rods. I justlove a good drag race - Oh the smell of burning rubber! Look formore info in the March issue of KSU.Well I hope you’re as geared up as I am about the upcomingmonths. It’s sure to be lots of good wind time. I myself aim to rideto quite a few adventures in the upcoming months. Hope to seeyou out there!See ya in the wind,Kim “HippyChicKim” Teemskim@kickstandup.com“There is no end. There is no beginning. There is only the passion of life.”~ Federico Fellini5

Facebook.com/KickStandUpKSU CommunitysNAPSHOTSIntroducing KSU CommunitySnapshots…A place for you to shareyour two and three wheel triumphs,thoughts, and memories. Submit yourcomments and photos [try to keep itto 100 words or less with optional onephoto - including photographers name -per comment] to KSU by email to kim@kickstandup.comor snail mail to:KickStand Up! Magazine3472 Brainerd RoadChattanooga, TN 37411*Subject to KSU approval and space availability.Unwanted MCJust a Bunch of Teddy Bears!In 2001, eight friends got together at alocal watering hole and decided theywanted to form a motorcycle club. Aftermuch discussion, and going through theproper channels the UNWANTED wasformed. A concept, which at that timewas unheard of having. Police, firemen,military, and civilians all riding together.Not long after the formation of the club,they decided to make Children’s Hospitaltheir charity of choice. Numerous rideshave happened since then.Around about 2004, the club thoughtwhat a great idea it would be to take teddybears up to the kids on Christmas Eve. Asif for a child being in the hospital wasn’tbad enough, to be there at Christmas wastruly sad. The first couple of years it wassimply stuffed animals of all kinds. Aftera couple of years like that, the club madecontact with Build A Bear. Then all of thebears would be in uniform. The childrencould name them on birth certificates andhopefully have a joyful memento of theirhospital stay at Christmas time.The strange thing is that the club givingthe bears out has become more of a giftto the members than anything else. Morethan one member has come out of theemergency and the children’s ward bothsad at what they have seen. Yet theyare happy to have given a little joy to thechildren that are there at Christmas.Frank PateEach month we are giving KSU gear tothe first person to pull the new issueout of our 24/7 rack. The magazineshit the rack around the 28th of every month.When the new issue arrives the KSU flag willbe flying above our rack in front of the QuickTees building at 3472 Brainerd Road. Be thefirst person to get the new issue and win aprize along with getting your photo in nextmonth’s magazine.January Winner David Robinson ofChattanooga, member of the GWRRA7

KickStandUp.comPRODUCT REVIEWSuperquadroThe new Superquadro engine isclaimed to be the most powerfultwin-cylinder in production. TheSuperquadro is named after its highlyoversquare 112 X 60.8mm L-Twin.Besides its standard L-configurationand Desmodromic valve controlsystem, Ducati started with a cleanslate for the powerplant. Ducatirotated the top end of the signature90-degree L backwards around thecrankshaft which gives six-degreesmore clearance on the front wheeland allowed the front-to-rear biasto be skewedslightly to a 52%front bias. It alsoperfectly positionedthe cylinder headattachments with themonocoque frame.The primary-driveand clutch casings,sump and camcovers are cast inmagnesium alloy forweight savings. Thecrankcases use ashell main bearingfor the crankshaft, afeature reserved forthe Desmosedici RR engine up tillnow, while the top of the crankcaseapertures have separate nikasilcoatedaluminum wet-liners. Its inletvalves havebeen switchedto titanium fromsteel and thediameters ofboth inlet andexhaust valveshave increased,bumping upintake from 43.5to 46.8mm whilethe exhausts arenow 38.2mm, up from its previous34.5mm measurement. The originalbelt-drive of the Desmodromic systemhas been replaced by a combinedchain and gear-drive arrangement inorder to control such large valves.The chassis itself is frameless, withthe swingarm being bolted directlyto the engine cases and the carbonfiber headstock being bolted to thecylinder heads.We at the Pandora’s are all very veryexcited for this new machine. Staytuned as first deliveries are slated formid-March!Justin Prannjustin.prann@pandorasmotorsports.comKim Teems14

EVENTLISTINGSFriday, February 3Monteagle, TNSmoke House Live Nashville Music850 West Main St.m6:30pm-9:30pm CST - NO COVER!www.TheSmokeHouse.comSaturday, February 4Chattanooga, TNPandora’s European MotorsportsPistons & Fendersto benefit The Austin Hatcher Foundationfor Pediatric CancerThe Coker Tire Museum, 6 pmhatcherfoundation.org/pandoraMonteagle, TNSmoke House Live Nashville Music850 West Main St., 6:30pm-9:30pm CST - NO COVER!www.TheSmokeHouse.comKnoxville, TNEasyriders Bike Show TourKnoxville Convention Center800-962-9857www.EasyridersEvents.comSaturday, February 11Chatsworth, GAABATE of GA District 1, 21stAnnual Chili Cook-OffAmerican Legion in Chatsworth, GA7:00 PM - 12:00 PM,(706)217-8317 (706)934-3160Chattanooga TnWomen On Wheels(R) meetingMagoo’s East Ridge, 11 AMJoanne Peekjoandcharlie@epbfi.com, www.coolladycruisers.comFriday - Sunday, February 12, 11, & 12Monteagle, TNLouisa Branscomb & Friends SongwritingWorkshop Monteagle MountainMastercraft Series #1Smoke House, 850 West Main St.6:30pm-9:30pm CSTwww.SuccessfulSongwriting.comFriday, February 17Monteagle, TNSmoke House Live Nashville Music850 West Main St., 6:30pm-9:30pm CST - NO COVER!www.TheSmokeHouse.comSaturday, February 18Monteagle, TNSmoke House Live Nashville Music850 West Main St., 6:30pm-9:30pm CST - NO COVER!www.TheSmokeHouse.comFriday, February 24Monteagle, TNSmoke House Live Nashville Music850 West Main St., 6:30pm-9:30pm CST - NO COVER!www.TheSmokeHouse.com16KickStandUp.comSaturday, February 25Monteagle, TNSmoke House Live Nashville Music850 West Main St., 6:30pm-9:30pm CST - NO COVER!www.TheSmokeHouse.comFriday, March 2Monteagle, TNSmoke House Live Nashville Music850 West Main St., 6:30pm-9:30pm CST - NO COVER!www.TheSmokeHouse.comSaturday, March 3Monteagle, TNSmoke House Live Nashville Music850 West Main St., 6:30pm-9:30pm CST - NO COVER!www.TheSmokeHouse.comFriday, March 9Monteagle, TNSmoke House Live Nashville Music850 West Main St., 6:30pm-9:30pm CST - NO COVER!www.TheSmokeHouse.comSaturday, March 10Monteagle, TNSmoke House Live Nashville Music850 West Main St., 6:30pm-9:30pm CST - NO COVER!www.TheSmokeHouse.comFriday, March 16Monteagle, TNSmoke House Live Nashville Music850 West Main St., 6:30pm-9:30pm CST - NO COVER!www.TheSmokeHouse.comSaturday, March 17Rossville, Ga.Jarrett Little Memorial Poker RunRossville City Park Salem RdPaw Paw 423-762-0133, roughnecksmc.comMonteagle, TNSmoke House Live Nashville Music850 West Main St., 6:30pm-9:30pm CST - NO COVER!www.TheSmokeHouse.comFri - following Sun., March 9 - 18Daytona, FLDaytona Bike Weekwww.officialbikeweek.comFriday - Sunday, March 23, 24, & 25Monteagle, TNSmokin Hit Songwriters Seminar/RetreatSmoke House, 850 West Main St.6:30pm-9:30pm CSTwww.SmokinHitSongwriters.comFriday, March 30Monteagle, TNSmoke House Live Nashville Music850 West Main St., 6:30pm-9:30pm CST - NO COVER!www.TheSmokeHouse.comSaturday, March 31Section,ALAnnual Bama Swap n DragSand Mountain DragwayMotorcycle n Car Parts Swapmeet, Show, & DragsGates open at 9 amMichael 256-630-8129, Rick 256-638-1069.www.violentchoppers.comMonteagle, TNSmoke House Live Nashville Music850 West Main St., 6:30pm-9:30pm CST - NO COVER!www.TheSmokeHouse.comFriday, April 6Monteagle, TNSmoke House Live Nashville Music850 West Main St., 6:30pm-9:30pm CST - NO COVER!www.TheSmokeHouse.comSaturday, April 7Madisonville /TNFull Throttle Warriors Bibke blessingOAA Worship 876 Englewood RoadRegistration 10 Blessing at 11:30Morgan Clough 423 807 1777Wednesday - Sunday, May 2-6Thunder Beach rallyPanama City Beach, FLwww.thunderbeachproductions.comFriday - Sunday, May 25, 26, & 27Monteagle, TNThunder on the Rock Music Festivaland Bike RallyAndrea Layne 423-304-5246www.thunderontherock.netThursday - Sunday, July 26 - 29Carson City, NV2012 AMA Women & Motorcycle Conference(614) 856-1900www.americanmotorcyclist.com/events/womenandmotorcyclingWednesday - Saturday, August 16-10Franklin, NCSmoky Mountain RumbleVendors, poker runs, guided rides, entertainment andmuch more in downtown Franklin NCSylvia 478-237-3761www.smokymoutainrumble.comEnter Your Event atKickStandUp.com/events.html

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KickStandUp.comIn The Rearview MirrorVintage1972 Honda CL100K2“Wag,” the original owner who was afriend and neighbor, bought the bikenew in 1972. He and his son rodeit in the woods for two years whichaccounts for the dents, scrapesand scratches in it’s three thousandmiles. He then parked the bike inhis garage where it gathered dust. Ihad been after him for years to sellit to me, but he never would untilSeptember 2009. He warned me itdidn’t run. He sold me the bike anda “new” (unused) battery for sixtydollars. That’s the battery in it now.I took the bike, which I call “Gerry”(short for geriatric), to ChattanoogaState Community College where,with a replacement carburetor, themotorcycle tech people managed toget it running. It smoked like crazy,so we knew a major engine rebuildwas in order.Doug McGlumphy20

Facebook.com/KickStandUpBob EdensThe hard part was acquiringparts for a bike that old, butDoctor Vince Langford, of Hondaof Chattanooga on Highway 58,did a remarkable job of findingmany parts. The rest came fromsearching eBay and includedsome parts from southeast Asia.Shipping cost was sometimesmore than the parts cost.Replaced the tires and tubes,bore out the cylinder, addedover sized piston and rings,replaced the timing chain guideand a valve, and I now haveone hundred cubic centimetersof throbbing power between mylegs, and it usually starts on thefirst kick. Gerry gives me from 75to 85 miles per gallon dependingon the wind, at up to a tad over55 mph running back and forthin fair weather from GreaterMetropolitan Red Bank, TN, towork five miles away and nowhas 5,207 miles on him.I keep the bike factory stockexcept for the automatic smilegenerator mounted on thehandlebars on the left. It reallyworks, and works well!David McGlumphy21

KickStandUp.comWomenin theWindTabatha...and her chopped 250 Honda Rebelwith TB custom paintMeet Tabatha Beachboard. Tabathahas been riding for a little over twoyears and she’s a pure natural. Youcan’t help but admire her gutsy riding styleand her love for riding. I had the pleasureof riding with her and there was no waitingon this chick; she was full throttle as soonas she cranked her custom chopped 250Honda Rebel. Tabatha says, “I have to keepup with the guys ‘cause they’re all on muchbigger bikes than me. I have to start off in‘haul butt’ mode or I get left behind. Thatain’t going to happen!”Tabatha not only loves to ride her bike, butshe takes great pleasure in customizing itand working on it herself too. “I’m not scared22

Facebook.com/KickStandUpto get dirty,” she says, “its driveway built.”When she first got her bike, the carburetorneeded to be rebuilt and the paint had to go.She rebuilt the carburetor herself and thenset to work on the paint. She painted herframe pink and christened her “Princess.”She says she created stars on her tankusing flat black paint and, “257 stickers; Iused 43 for practice.” Her next step is torewire the entire bike. I asked her if she’ddo that too and she replied, “Of course. It’snot like I haven’t messed with it before; I’malways catching and fixing shorts.”One of her frustrations of working on herown bike is the response she gets from themale population. For example, at Nightfallone evening her bike wouldn’t start. Tabathasays, “Suddenly, all these men floatedaround and pushed me away from my bike.I said, ‘Wait a minute’ and pushed backthrough, fixed the problem, and fired her up.That was a good feeling.”“I have to keep up with theguys ‘cause they’re all onmuch bigger bikes than me. Ihave to start off in ‘haul butt’mode or I get left behind.That ain’t going to happen!”One of Tabatha’s favorite events it theSmoke Out; She’s even made the ultimatesacrifice the past two years by drivingthe chase vehicle with her bike in back,because she was told her bike couldn’tkeep up. She says, “I did ride the heck outof it at the Smoke Out though, and I planon upgrading to a bigger bike so I’m notthe chase vehicle anymore, but don’t worrybecause ‘Princess’ will stay in my livingroom when that happens. She’s paid for.”Tabatha stays busy with work, her fiancéGrayson, and three kids Harley, Kayla,and Drea, who all like to ride too! “Many atime I’ve ridden the kids to the bus stop on‘Princess,’” she says, “they LOVE it.”With such a busy life I asked her when shefound the time to ride, which she replied, “Iride to work all the time. I grab every chanceI can get. I love the wind in my hair. I like theway people look at me ‘cause I’m a womanon a bike, especially the little girls ‘causethey see it’s cool for a girl to do a traditional‘boy thing.’ I like the fact that I can go fastand get that rush of wind and speed. I lovethe freedom…just get on and ride!”I enjoyed getting to know Tabatha and hopeyou did to. If you see her zooming past youon her 250 chopper, check out her coolpaint and give her a wave. She’s truly aWoman in the Wind.Kim Teemskim@kickstandup.comKim Teems23

KickStandUp.comFUN DAY IN THE DIRT!New Years Eve at Battle Creek MX - GP StyleAll Speed and NO JumpsBattle Creek MX kicked off their first GP style race on a sunny NewYears Eve. The weather was perfect, the track was a little wet but the123 entries had a great time. The event had classes for everyone aswell as several unique classes; such as, the 40 minute + 2 lap Iron Man, a 3rider Team race, ATV’s and vintage classes.If you missed this race, don’t worry, Battle Creek MX has plans to host moreGP races throughout 2012. After talking to Darrel, he has some great ideasfor the future GP’s and more of their property will be available for an evenbigger, better track layout. Make sure you DO NOT miss the next GP! Thiswas my first time attending a GP and it will not be my last! What a fun day inthe dirt!Class WinnersIron Man: Seth Derryberry (Rising Fawn, GA)ATV Open: Matt G. Quarles (Rocky Face, GA)Women’s Class: Abigail M. Jacks (Rossville, GA)Vintage Pre 1975: Rick Lange (Dahlonega, GA)Vintage Pre 1985: Matthew J. Bell (Chattanooga, TN)Run Whatchya Brung: Shannon Amos (Chatsworth, GA)Plus 25: Jacob Brookshire (Acworth, GA)Plus 35: Michael R. Crane (Acworth, GA)14-24: Tyler Trammell (Dahlonega, GA)Junior Mini 50cc Open: Tyler Davenport (Gainesville, GA)Mini 65cc Open: Gage McBee (Dalton, GA)Plus 45: Michael R. Crane (Acworth, GA)Sr. Mini: Darren Hicks (McMinnville, TN)Team Race: Team GRFZack Cummingszdcphotos.comZack Cummings26

Facebook.com/KickStandUpAMA SUPERCROSS2012 Greatest Season Ever Is Underway!The Supercross season has begun, and the contenders from last season’s“Greatest Season Ever” are giving us an encore. The season opener at Anaheimgave us an idea of how this season may go, but it is still anyone’s championship.Ryan Villopoto showed the rest of the pack how he was going to ride right outof the gate. He took the hole shot in the main event, and never looked back. His ridewas smooth, with only one hiccup. He commented on how much his team preparedfor this, and it paid off. He stayed out front, and stayed focused. If he can maintain thisattitude and focus, the competition is going to have to pull every trick up their sleevesto beat him.Chad Reed took second place early on, and rode well. He had lost about tenseconds on Villopoto, but was still about 8 seconds ahead of Dungey. That is until hegrabbed too much brake going into a right hander, and quickly had Dungey and Stewartbreathing down his neck. He managed to throw his leg back over his bike, and salvagesecond. He put in a good ride, but if he keeps making small mistakes like that, he’s goingto have some major competition from the likes of his arch nemesis, James Stewart.Ryan Dungey put in a good, solid ride. He maintained a good third for the first partof the race, but about midway through, Stewart had caught up and was riding Dungey’srear fender. He had some competition, but had some good luck, and maintained hispodium finish. Dungey is not known for being aggressive, like we saw him on hisChampionship-winning season. This is his greatest challenge because this is anaggressive sport. If he wants to keep making podium finishes, he needs to step it up andnot be afraid of block-passing somebody to gain a position.Stewart got a bad start, and had to fight his way through the pack. By the end ofthe first lap, he had fought to sixth position, and had even had some resistance from anold rival, Ivan Tedesco. It wasn’t long though until he was fighting for third with Dungey.Though Dungey put up some resistance, he managed to get by. He was fast, and doinggreat until his old demon came to haunt him. He went down when he ran into some tuffblocks when he got too far to the left. After that he went at an average pace, and thecommentators said that he didn’t look like himself out there. It could have been fatigue,frustration, lack of concentration, or any number of things, but he was not riding likehimself. We will see if this was a fluke or if he will have his head in the game for therest of the season. We all know he could compete with Villopoto if he just keeps it ontwo wheels.This Supercross season has started off with a lot of speculation and excitement,and I look forward to watching it week after week. The eventual champion is still amystery and all we can do is ask… Who will win it?Jeff Griffithjgriffith@griffithcycle.com27

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Facebook.com/KickStandUpThe ridealong Maui’scoast toHannaCheryl LozonJim LozonThe road to Hanna is 52miles long with 617 curves,56 bridges...It was a typical Maui morning, mid 70’ssunny with a light breeze. We picked upthe rented street glide and headed forthe road to Hanna. The road to Hanna is52 miles long with 617 curves, 56 bridgesmost of them one lane and countlessbreathtaking stops along the way.We started down the coast from theNorthern town of Pa’Ia along the Northcoast and watched the windsurfer’s takingadvantage of the beautiful morning waves.We continued along the winding roadusing much of the sidewall on the StreetGlides wide front tire. The speeds along theroad to Hanna are quite low 15 to 25 milesan hour in most curves. Around every curvethere just seems to be another discovery ofa waterfall or Bamboo field. The Mountainapple trees had dropped some of theirflowers to make a bright Red carpet underthem. Further along are the RainbowEucalyptus trees that have no bark on thetrunk. Just a smooth rainbow like finish thatis even more pronounced when wet.Did I say wet, yep you can count ona short rainfall on your trip to Hanna asit is the rainforest. If memory serves mecorrectly, they told me that area gets 365inches of rain a year. Don’t let that distractyou though, the ride is usually only wet for afew miles then you are back to paradise.About halfway through the ride will takeyou to the Ke’anae Peninsula to take inmore beautiful sights. That is where thepictures are from. The waves crashingalong the shoreline most times are 15 feethigh. The rest of the road down to Hanna isnothing short of spectacular.With all the stops along the way to takein the sights and get some pictures yourtrip to Hanna will take around five hours.Then you can make the decision to go backor continue to the Seven sacred pools inOhe’o, which is in Haleakala National Parkin Kipahulu. This is a must see attraction inmy opinion.At this point you do have to turn aroundand go back out the way you came in asthere are no paved roads to continue anyfurther south. So take your time enjoy allthe sights along the way down, stop oftenas you will miss many beautiful sights alongthe way if you don’t. Now for the icing onthe cake! Get on the scooter and enjoyevery inch of that curvy road on your wayback. It is a ride you will never forget!Jim LozonKSU Facebook Fans29

KickStandUp.comHigh Resolution Map atwww.KickStandUp.comDiscoverLittle River CanyonMost people have heard of Little River Canyon (near Ft.Payne, AL), but many riders haven’t experienced oneof the most spectacular gorges east of the Mississippi.My route takes about an hour and a half one way. You’ll travela lot of cool country back roads and the scenery is great. Myroute has a very steep ascent and is probably not for newbie’s.There is a tamer way to see Little River Canyon if you come infrom the Ft. Payne direction. If you are in a hurry, catch I-59 inFt. Payne for a faster trip home. I guarantee you that once youexperience this amazing place you will return time and timeagain. Each season has something different to offer. Even in thesummer the traffic is light, while in the winter you might not evensee another vehicle. It’s a magical place.Little River is one of the nation’s longest rivers that formsand flows for most of it’s length atop a mountain (LookoutMountain.) The river plunges off the mountain at the head ofLittle River Canyon. The canyon is one of the most extensivecanyon and gorge systems in the eastern United States and oneof the South’s clearest, wildest waterways. The river is small inthe summer, but surges with the rainfall in the cooler months.Although it is impressive during the summer with the canopy, itis much more impressive after the leaves have fallen. Then youcan see the real depth of the gorge.Congress added Little River Canyon to the National ParkSystem in 1992. The Preserve protects 14,000 acres of the 199square mile Little River watershed and many rare, threatened,and endangered species of plants and animals.Ronnie Landronnie@kickstandup.comDIRECTIONS FROM CHATTANOOGA/EAST RIDGE41 SOUTHLEFT onto 151 SLEFT onto 136 ERIGHT onto 201 S / E Armuchee RoadRIGHT onto GORE SUBLIGNA RDCROSS 27 / Turns into JOHN JONES ROADSTOP SIGN bear RIGHT / SILVER HILL ROADLEFT onto 100 S until TeeRIGHT onto OLD ALABAMA HWYRIGHT onto 35 WLEFT onto 273SRIGHT onto CR 275 - Follow to LRCNote: This route is NOT for Newbies and has a very steepascent. For an easier route, get to Ft. Payne then take 35 tothe main entrance of Little River Canyon30

Facebook.com/KickStandUpRides & RodsBuddy & Dollie MartinChuck WelchRides: 1976 Harley-DavidsonShovelhead, 3 inch open primary bobberseat, and white wall spoke radial withoriginal 1200 chrome swing arm dualchrome calipers.Rod: 1931 Model A Roadster “RatsNest” pinstriped rear trunk, Coker Classicwhite wall tires, custom body work, spiderweb window, front skull and web grill,305 Chevy 4 speed Saginaw trans, discfront and drum rear brakes, and headersby Buddy, “Iron Ace” Bomber seats androcker arm head light mounts.ad below]. Buddy and Dollie area unique couple and it wasa pleasure getting toknow them. Thank youfor letting KSU into yourworld.Chuck Welchchuck@kickstandup.comHonest James (Buddy) Martin works forHonest Charley’s Speed Shop. Dollieruns Dead Girlz Tattoos [Check out their33

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Facebook.com/KickStandUpFrom:Children’s Home/Chambliss Shelter:Dear Derrick/Steel Brothers MC,Please relay our heart felt thanks toeveryone involved in the ChattanoogaToy Run for CHCS on 12-17-11. It is trulyamazing to think there were 540 participantsin your group this year! Thank you for thewonderful donation of toys and for coming tothe Children’s Home to provide cookies andhot chocolate for the children and let themsee and sit on some of your motorcycles.We deeply appreciate your friendship andsupport and pray God will give you manyblessings in 2012.Most Sincerely,Paulette AcordDirector of Volunteer ServicesFromk:Steel Brothers MC:Frank Pate, Chuck WelchCAUGHT IN HeadlightCHATTANOOGA TOY RUN FOR CHCSSEE more pics at KickStandUp.comRecieving this letter, I felt it was appropriateto share with each of you. Obviously, thereare not 540 Steel Brothers so, it was you/your friends/your family that made this eventthe success it was. We are already takingsteps to improve 2012’s event in hopes thatit will be an even greater success!!!39