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VOLUME 2 ISSUE 9 APRIL 2012<br />
MAGAZINE<br />
www.ThunderRoadsNorCal.com<br />
R Northern California<br />
Bike provided by El Dorado Hills’ Adam Jojo -<br />
owner of Sinister Performance’s Black Dragon.<br />
AMERICA’S FASTEST GROWING BIKER PUBLICATION
THUNDER ROADS STAFF<br />
THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE NorCal<br />
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Thunder Publishing<br />
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Northern California<br />
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Stan & Terry Hill<br />
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Bike provided by El Dorado Hills’ Adam Jojo -<br />
owner of Sinister Performance’s Black Dragon.<br />
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Rich “Foot” &<br />
Jennifer “Sunshine” Elkins<br />
Photo by mmarkrose.com<br />
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Magazine Contributors<br />
Donnell “Cupcake” Duclo<br />
The Stig<br />
NorCal Sales Representatives<br />
Magazine Contributors<br />
Russell “Raz” Holder<br />
(916) 372-6491 / (916) 715-6140<br />
email:<br />
russellholder@earthlink.net<br />
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(209) 403-8170<br />
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Jeff Burton<br />
707-263-1260<br />
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CONTENTS<br />
All Harley<br />
<strong>Motorcycle</strong> Show<br />
4<br />
Capital City<br />
<strong>Motorcycle</strong><br />
Club<br />
12<br />
<strong>Ride</strong> Pride<br />
30<br />
Sacramento<br />
Autorama<br />
32<br />
Our Memories Of Montrose...........................................6<br />
Bikers Also Known As..................................................7<br />
Biker Friendly Directory.................................................8<br />
Thunder Road Biker Church......................................11<br />
NCOM News Bytes.....................................................16<br />
Joker’s Wild................................................................22<br />
KISS..........................................................................23<br />
Tech Tips.....................................................................25<br />
Thunder Cam..............................................................26<br />
Vintage Thunder Cam..................................................28<br />
Events.......................................................................34<br />
EDITOR’S LETTER<br />
Every afternoon, we make that routine trip to the local post<br />
office. Sometimes opening up Box 794 is like opening that box of<br />
chocolates that Forest Gump talks about “you never know what<br />
you’re gonna get.” On this particular day, among the regular junk<br />
mail and bills, there was an envelope with a return address from<br />
General Delivery address in Yuba City. Hmmm, this is going to<br />
be interesting, I thought to myself. It was addressed to Pastor<br />
Johnny in care of us – THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE NorCal.<br />
Since our worlds have been turned upside down lately, it was<br />
our intention to provide a source for our readers to go if they<br />
were looking for inspiration or guidance from someone that they<br />
could relate to. At the first of the year, Pastor Johnny of Thunder<br />
Road Biker Church began contributing a monthly spiritual column<br />
for our readers. He will often share with us when he gets a<br />
new visitor to the church because they read about his Thunder<br />
Thursday service from the magazine. To us, hearing about these<br />
new visitors is very rewarding.<br />
The envelope was from another reader that was reaching out<br />
to Pastor Johnny. You see, this was not an ordinary letter, this<br />
letter was written by a homeless man who called himself “Wino<br />
Wayne”. As he was “looking for recycling to make alittle $’’,<br />
he found an old issue in the dumpster behind a business that<br />
distributes our magazines. After reading the Thunder Road Biker<br />
Church column, he was inspired by Pastor Johnny’s message<br />
to Never <strong>Ride</strong> Alone. WoW, I thought!! He made a huge effort<br />
to reach out to Pastor Johnny by using a business’ old payment<br />
stubs that was thrown out in the trash as his stationary. He<br />
confided that he was writing the 4 page letter on two different<br />
occasions while zipped up in his tent. He also shared that he<br />
does say The Lord’s Prayer every morning and every night inside<br />
his tent. And that he loves “bikes, women and life, in general”.<br />
He also said that “there are good days as well as bad”. He also<br />
confided that he does get tired – but he claimed that he was “not<br />
a quitter”.<br />
In life’s crazy upside down world, there have been times that<br />
we have asked ourselves “Why do we do this?” Bottomline,<br />
we do this…because of the people we encounter like Wino<br />
Wayne. Like Wino Wayne, we also love “bikes, women and life,<br />
in general! And yes, “there are good days - as well as bad” and<br />
is okay to get tired of what life circumstances offers - but it’s not<br />
okay to quit.<br />
Rock Hard – <strong>Ride</strong> Free<br />
Terry and Stan
February 25-26: Its funny how men will do just about anything they can to<br />
get out of going shopping. Just for sheetz and giggles, ask your husband if<br />
he’d like to come shopping at the mall with you. It’s kind of funny to watch him<br />
squirm as his face goes pale and he tells you that he needs to work on that<br />
“whatever that you’ve been asking him to do for months on end” project! Yah<br />
right, hunny!<br />
The weather can be somewhat unpredictable this time of year and the Mt.<br />
Shasta Mall in Redding is an ideal venue for the Redding H.O.G. Chapter‘s<br />
23rd Annual All Harley-Davidson <strong>Motorcycle</strong> Show. Family owned and operated,<br />
Redding Harley-Davidson are the main sponsors of this annual event.<br />
Guess you could say that they are the reason behind the happy faces on the<br />
men that accompanied their spouses at the mall this weekend! Bikes are<br />
lined up and down the mall for mall-goers to casually admire the beauty of<br />
bikes entered in a two-day bike contest as they do their shopping. A Biker’s<br />
ego will swell with pride as someone other than themselves will stop to admire<br />
their bike. Judges must of had a difficult time choosing the winners; as you<br />
can see - there are several award winning bikes in the Redding area.<br />
There were two well organized fashion shows on Saturday and another one<br />
on Sunday with several Redding H.O.G. members as models. They wowed<br />
curious mall shoppers as each member struck a pose or two as they strut<br />
their stuff down the catwalk in the center court of the mall modeling the latest<br />
HD apparel provided by Redding Harley-Davidson. There was<br />
something for everyone - from the latest in practical Harley-<br />
Davidson riding gear to the eye catching Harley-Davidson bling<br />
for the ladies.<br />
Contestants were treated on Saturday evening to a delicious<br />
prime-rib dinner along with the award ceremonies at the local<br />
Moose Lodge. It was a pleasure to hang out with the Redding<br />
H.O.G. members; we ‘d like to thank them and the Wright family<br />
for their hospitality to TRM NorCal! One by one, entrants were<br />
awarded with engraved wooded plaques for several sponsored<br />
conventional and non-conventional categories.<br />
Below are the first place winners in each category:<br />
CONVENTIONAL - Dresser: Albert Delgado, Jr. / Dyna: Lee Covington / Screaming Eagle: Jerry Long / Sportster: Dale<br />
Ludwick / Softail: Sue Cole / Trike: John Rodrigues / Road King: John Calhoun / Vintage: Walt Richison / Other Big Twins:<br />
Walt Richison<br />
NON-CONVENTIONAL - Best Paint: Mel Struble / Cleanest: Bill & Kathy Sonnenberg / Most Miles: Jim Little / Most Bugs:<br />
Gordon DeWitt / Novelty: Willie Parker<br />
We highly recommend taking a<br />
road-trip to the Redding area this<br />
year - it is one of several outstanding<br />
Northern California biker<br />
friendly locales.<br />
Article and photos by Terry and<br />
Stan Hill<br />
Thunder Roads Magazine 4 Thunder Roads Magazine 5<br />
PEOPLE’S CHOICE<br />
Albert Delgado, Jr.<br />
BEST OF SHOW<br />
Louise Grubb
Our Memories of Montrose:<br />
A Northern California Rock n’ Roll Legend<br />
Through the pen of Cindy and Brad White<br />
Brad: It’s the spring of 1973 and my friends and I are polishing<br />
our motorcycles. Suddenly a tune comes thru the radio. BAD MOTOR<br />
SCOOTER. We don’t know who it was. We just know this is our song.<br />
We cranked it up and enjoyed every second. It was the album titled<br />
“MONTROSE” and we all bought it. Music was a large part of my life at this<br />
time. So much so, that I went to broadcasting school and soon landed a job<br />
in radio. Through the following year’s I had the opportunity to meet many rock<br />
artists but not my first idol, Montrose, until 2004 as I emceed the Mid State<br />
Rally.<br />
Cindy: Music has always been a priority in my life, I cannot imagine<br />
life without it. In the 70’s cleaning house, yard work, anything I could do to<br />
save enough $ to go to a concert. Those of us lucky enough to live in the<br />
bay area had the Fillmore, Winterland, Cow Palace, Days on the Green…<br />
wow! And Montrose! Many times did I plant my elbows right onto the stage<br />
at Winterland and rock out never dreaming that one day I would be lucky and<br />
blessed enough to actually meet Ronnie Montrose as we did in Paso Robles.<br />
What a nice, down to earth friendly guy he was that day and Brad got to bring<br />
him on stage.<br />
Brad: In early 2011 with our 10 year career as apparel & product printers<br />
in full swing, we again get together with Ronnie and Leighsa through their<br />
agent and our good friend Jim Douglas. Over dinner we talk about what<br />
Ronnie would like for ALL of his merchandise. You won’t believe how nice and<br />
down to earth those two were to us. We became instant friends. We talked<br />
about having them over for dinner at our home in Placerville and made some<br />
plans for the future. One of those plans turned out for us in February 2012<br />
when Ronnie agreed to play at our “White Hawk <strong>Ride</strong> 3” event in September.<br />
Cindy: What a night that was in San Francisco! We were able to relax<br />
and work on ideas for the merchandise and even listen to Mick Martin and<br />
Ronnie jam with others. Ronnie had an extremely hard battle with cancer<br />
and was still recovering but you wouldn’t know it when he played. His whole<br />
heart and soul showed when he jammed and he brought back all of those<br />
memories of the old concert days to current as he still kicked butt! Bad Motor<br />
Scooter, Rock Candy, I got the Fire…you know the songs.<br />
Brad: Oh, I could go on and on about his music but I think it speaks for<br />
itself. Even after the front man Sammy Hagar left the band. Bamm! Out<br />
comes Gamma. This man just couldn’t be stopped. He absolutely loved his<br />
guitar. You could see it at any show and Ronnie and his wife invited us to<br />
many. Always back stage and always taking some time for us no matter how<br />
busy he was.<br />
Cindy: Ronnie was a very special artist who didn’t let the spotlight and<br />
fame get to his soul. Ronnie’s love for music and sharing it with all was<br />
boundless. He totally loved to joke around and had quite the sense of humor<br />
that surprised us. At Redwood Run 2011 Ronnie asked (jokingly) what main<br />
song should I do?...Oh, I think we all know the answer to that one was! “Get<br />
on your bad motor scooter and ride!” We will treasure the time we were able<br />
to spend together and never forget, what you shared with us personally and<br />
what you shared with everyone who appreciated your music and talent. And<br />
your bear hugs were awesome. Check out Gamma 4…Darkness to Light<br />
reminds me of Ronnie as many other songs. We love you Ronnie…Rest In<br />
Peace.<br />
Brad: If you ever wanted to know Ronnie’s true inner self. Just find a quiet<br />
spot and put on the song “Make it Last”. To us it just didn’t last long enough.<br />
When we got the news Ronnie had passed we were completely numb. A<br />
legend was gone. A great rock icon has died. A good friend has left us.<br />
Photos contributed by Brad and Cindy White<br />
Ronnie Montrose:<br />
November 29, 1947 – March 3, 2012<br />
BIKERS ALSO KNOWN AS…<br />
Here are a few folks with their actual biker names:<br />
Swagger: Not sure if it means I mosey in like John Wayne, or just<br />
gotta have enough swagger to keep up with the guys! Either way,<br />
I think I got my “swag” on the most - when I ride. Love my wind<br />
therapy!<br />
Tex: I am a native Texan<br />
Freedom: It’s from my old motorcycle I went cross country on<br />
that I called “The Freedom Express” back in 1989-1998. Every<br />
town, I stopped to party in, broke down in or had an experience in<br />
- I would write in fingernail polish, the city’s name on the gas tank.<br />
I was on a mission to seek out new parties and new adventures...<br />
Kinda like the old Star Trek opening, right? LMAO To bold we go<br />
where No female biker has gone before<br />
Mega Red: My name is Megan and I have all natural red hair.<br />
Patience: As a prospect I kept asking everyone “when do I get my<br />
club name?” “when do I get my club name?” That’s when I was<br />
told that I needed to have “patience”<br />
12 Gauge: I love shotguns and love to teach other women how to<br />
shoot ‘em<br />
Buckshot: I am 12 Gauge’s sidekick<br />
Rebel Ruthi: I don’t follow anyone’s rules. I play by my own rules.<br />
Always have, always will. I got my nickname about 40 years ago<br />
when I was beating down doors to promote motorcycle safety<br />
thru the IL Board of Education. I pushed my way into their driver’s<br />
education program in the high schools. One of my ABATE of Chicago<br />
friends, long before we were ABATE members, started calling<br />
me Rebel Ruthi & then everyone started too. It’s a name that has<br />
stuck with me for about 40 years now. I also took on temporary NP<br />
work in Chicago & decided to work when I wanted to & do what I<br />
wanted at my jobs. I dressed the way I wanted to also. I refuse to<br />
conform to a dress code. I got suspended from many jobs for coming<br />
to the ER dressed like a biker. And for parking my motorcycle in<br />
front of the ER door for security reasons. When I rode out west to<br />
teach at the medical centers, of course they have dress codes here<br />
as well. Not me. I saw patients in my jeans & leathers. Attached<br />
you will find a nursing school photo of me with my nursing hat<br />
on & my leather vest over my white uniform top. I had graduated<br />
from nursing school & half the class wanted me to be dressed<br />
in leathers while the other half wanted me dressed in my white<br />
uniform. The half biker picture won out in the year book. That was<br />
the last year they allowed anyone to dress differently than the rest<br />
of the class. Everyone knew me as the biker who rode to school<br />
every day, all year long, even in the snow. I was wearing full leathers<br />
for my class picture. My pants, boots, & vest were all leather.<br />
For our graduation we were allowed to invite 20 people each. I<br />
invited everyone from ABATE, as my friendly<br />
classmates all donated half of their tickets<br />
to me. The student president, contacted the<br />
local PD which surrounded the college for<br />
fear of bikers taking over the building. One<br />
whole side of the room was filled with bikers<br />
& my family, while the other side was filled<br />
with family members for the other nursing<br />
students. I am really a shy & quiet person.<br />
But I get things done.<br />
“Don’t knock on Death’s door. Ring the doorbell, then run away.<br />
Death hates that.”<br />
We only scratched the surface of biker nicknames – so email us the story<br />
behind your nickname to thunderroadsnorcal@yahoo.com<br />
Thunder Roads Magazine 6 Thunder Roads Magazine 7
Favorite Watering Holes<br />
Isleton Joe’s Bar & Grill<br />
212 2nd Street<br />
Isleton, CA 95641<br />
(916) 777-6510<br />
Crawdads Served Daily. Live Music<br />
Patio Dining.<br />
Johnny’s Bar & Grill<br />
Breakfast, Lunch, Cocktails and Karaoke<br />
526 San Benito Street<br />
Hollister, CA 95023<br />
831-637-3683<br />
Plumas Club<br />
I Love This Bar<br />
442 W. Main Street<br />
Quincy, CA 95971<br />
530-283-4094<br />
St Charles Place<br />
Commercial Street<br />
Downieville, CA 95936<br />
530-289-3237<br />
Folding Trailers<br />
Maintenance & Fab Inc<br />
www.stingertrailer.com<br />
555 A Street<br />
Richmond, CA 94801<br />
(800) 701-5501 / (510) 412-0979<br />
Hair / Beauty Salon & Spas<br />
Reflection Salon & Spa<br />
www.reflectionsalonfolsom.com<br />
24996 Blue Ravine Rd<br />
Folsom, CA 95630<br />
916-985-7510<br />
Insurance<br />
CycleInsure Agency<br />
www.cycleinsure.com<br />
4201 Sunrise Blvd – Suite B<br />
Fair Oaks, CA 95628<br />
800-800-0965 / 916-200-1000<br />
Lodging & Resorts<br />
Blue Lake Casino & Hotel<br />
www.bluelakecasino.com<br />
777 Casino Way<br />
Blue Lake, CA 95525<br />
(877) BLC-2WIN<br />
Inn of the Lost Coast<br />
www.innofthelostcoast.com<br />
205 Wave Drive<br />
Shelter Cove, CA 95589<br />
707-986-7521<br />
River Pines Resort & Vacation Rentals<br />
www.riverpines.com<br />
8296 Hwy 89<br />
Blairsden, CA 96103<br />
530-836-2552<br />
<strong>Motorcycle</strong> Attorneys<br />
Russ Brown, <strong>Motorcycle</strong> Attorney<br />
We <strong>Ride</strong> - We Care - We Win<br />
www.russbrown.com<br />
1-800-4-BIKERS (1-800-424-5377)<br />
Photographers<br />
Jerry Southworth Photography<br />
www.JerrySouthworth.com<br />
(916) 765-0795<br />
Real Estate<br />
Lyon Real Estate / Sharon Holder, Agent<br />
www.SHolder.GoLyon.com<br />
2105 Town Center Plaza-Ste F120<br />
W. Sacramento, CA 95691<br />
916-376-8054<br />
Restaurants / Bars<br />
Boomer’s Saloon<br />
45020 N. Hwy 101<br />
Laytonville, CA 95454<br />
707-984-6534<br />
Mel & Faye’s Diner / Bg’s Lounge<br />
www.bgjackson.com<br />
31 State Hwy 49<br />
Jackson, CA 95642<br />
(209) 223-0860<br />
Road Trip Bar & Grill<br />
www.roadtripbg.com<br />
24989 State Hwy 16<br />
Capay, CA 95607<br />
530-796-3777<br />
Sales / Service / Accessories<br />
American <strong>Motorcycle</strong> Parts<br />
wwwShopAMP.com<br />
4907 Auburn Blvd<br />
Sacramento, CA 95841<br />
916-485-0980<br />
Allstar Powder Coating<br />
10632 Industrial Ave<br />
Roseville, CA 95678<br />
916-782-1199<br />
Big Hog Battery Service<br />
www.bighogbattery.com<br />
5615 Franklin Blvd<br />
Sacramento, CA 95824<br />
(916) 393-7273<br />
Billet 4 Baggers<br />
www.billet4baggers.com<br />
P.O. Box 969<br />
Orangevale, CA 95662<br />
877-387-0637 / 916-439-1055<br />
C&E Auburn V-Twin, Inc<br />
12015 Shale Ridge<br />
Auburn, CA 95602<br />
530-885-5556<br />
Crazy K Motorsports<br />
2280 Sierra Meadows Drive – Ste B<br />
Rocklin, CA 95677<br />
916-624-3006<br />
Dudley Perkins Co<br />
www.dpchd.com<br />
333 Corey Way<br />
South San Francisco, CA 94080<br />
650-737-5467<br />
Humboldt Performance Cycle<br />
1341 Evergreen Road #1<br />
Redway, CA 95560<br />
(707) 923-7103<br />
Irongate <strong>Motorcycle</strong> Apparel<br />
www.irongateMCapparel.com<br />
512 Main Street<br />
Woodland, CA 95695<br />
(530) 666-IRON (4766)<br />
J&S Surplus<br />
Eagle Iron & Leather<br />
www.Surplusinc.com<br />
Hwy 1 & North Struve Road<br />
Moss Landing, CA 95039<br />
831-724-0588<br />
Mid Cal Cycles<br />
2510 Evergreen Avenue – Ste E<br />
W. Sacramento, CA 95691<br />
916-373-1745<br />
Renegade <strong>Ride</strong>r of Grass Valley<br />
744 Maltman Drive<br />
Grass Valley, CA 95945<br />
(530) 273-HOGG (4644)<br />
Slabsides <strong>Motorcycle</strong> Parts<br />
2100 Winchester Blvd.<br />
Campbell, CA 95008<br />
408-364-0284<br />
Scooter City Sacramento<br />
www.ScooterCitySacramento.com<br />
614 16th Street<br />
Sacramento, CA 95814<br />
916-380-7522<br />
Two Gunners Custom Iron<br />
www.twogunnerscustomiron.com<br />
21183 State Hwy 20<br />
Penn Valley, CA 95946<br />
530-263-8071<br />
V Dawg Cycles<br />
5630 Roseville Rd – Suite C<br />
Sacramento, CA 95842<br />
(916) 338-3710<br />
Smoke Shop<br />
The Spot Smoke Shop & Apparel<br />
14 Ridge Road<br />
Sutter Creek, CA 95685<br />
(209) 267-8019<br />
Tattoo Parlors<br />
Shooting Ink Tattoo<br />
www.getatat.com/shootingink<br />
536 East Main Street<br />
Grass Valley, CA 95945<br />
530-274-TATT(8288)<br />
Sunset Design Tattoo<br />
www.sunsetdesigncompany.com<br />
5650 Franklin Blvd<br />
Sacramento, CA 95824<br />
916-476-3776<br />
Thrift Stores<br />
Lost Coast Survivors MC & Friends Thrift Shop<br />
526 5th Street<br />
Eureka, CA 95501<br />
707-441-1499<br />
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Capital City <strong>Motorcycle</strong> Club<br />
The other day I got a call from Steve Reynolds, Vice President<br />
of the Capital City <strong>Motorcycle</strong> Club. The call was nothing<br />
out of the ordinary until he asked me if we could help<br />
get the word out about their upcoming event to raise money<br />
for their 100th year anniversary party in 2013. What?!? Did<br />
you say 100th year anniversary? Yep - that was indeed<br />
the case! Steve invited us down to their clubhouse if we<br />
were interested in getting a bit of history about the club. We<br />
love motorcycle history, so we were out the door and on the<br />
bike. While there we learned that the club started out as<br />
the Capital City Wheelman, originally a bicycle club around<br />
1898. Folks started to add motors to their bicycles and<br />
the group became Capital City <strong>Motorcycle</strong> Club (C.C.M.C.)<br />
eventually they disbanded the bicycle/motorcycle club<br />
around 1925.<br />
The club re-activated in 1937 with M.F. Tribilcox as the first<br />
president. In those days, it was primarily a Harley riders<br />
club since the local owner of the Harley-Davidson dealership,<br />
Frank J. Murray wanted to promote this new image.<br />
The members wanted to build their own clubhouse which<br />
the Sacramento H-D dealer’s sister-in-law, Mrs. Irene Kaminsky<br />
loaned them $2,000 for the building. Paying back<br />
the loan was a challenge so the club would raise money by<br />
putting on various types of motorcycle races. There was<br />
also a precision riding drill team that would ride at special<br />
events. There were a lot of club rides in the early days, like<br />
the “Delta King and Delta Queen” run where riders were<br />
able to board their motorcycles on the steam-powered overnight<br />
paddle-wheelers – giving them transportation in San<br />
Francisco and throughout “the city” for the day. Later in the<br />
evenings, they would board again along with their motorcycles<br />
and head back to Sacramento. Now….THAT is one<br />
heck of a day ride!<br />
This is a family-oriented social riding group and all makes<br />
of bikes are welcome. They have several lifetime members<br />
that have been with them for 30 years or more and a broad<br />
range of riders of all ages. Check them out at their website<br />
(www.capitalcitymc.com) if you are looking for a fun group<br />
to ride and hang out with. Or….attend their fundraising<br />
event on April 21st called 42nd Annual Rolling on the River<br />
Poker Run (see TRM NorCal Events Listing) You will be<br />
amazed when you see the historic photos of Sacramento’s<br />
early motorcycle history in the photos hanging on their<br />
walls. Then you can jump on your ride along with Capital<br />
City <strong>Motorcycle</strong> Club for a historic and scenic river route<br />
to Isleton – Stop in and say hello to our friends at Isleton<br />
Joe’s!<br />
Article and Photos by Stan and Terry Hill<br />
So I’m out riding the scooter one bright sunny<br />
afternoon with a very good friend of mine. It’s about<br />
70 degrees and all the trees are in bloom. The<br />
grass is brilliant green and the sky is as blue as blue<br />
can be. There is a slight breeze in the air and not a<br />
cloud in the sky. The forecast says more of the same<br />
for the rest of the day. Awesome!<br />
We met in the morning for coffee to go over a<br />
pre-ride map and make some final adjustments to<br />
the route. We set our mileage counters and headed out. As we head out we realize how lucky we are to have such a perfect day ahead of us to ride.<br />
We headed out of Folsom to Lathrop through Ione, Farmington and Manteca. Everything about the ride was just perfect, but we couldn’t believe we<br />
were in Lathrop so fast. You know how it is when you have great weather and the bike is running perfect; and you wished the road would never end?<br />
It was one of those kinds of days for sure. We parked the bikes and visited with the staff for awhile and made some final adjustment to the route. We<br />
were there for about an hour and decided it was time to head home and have an ending to our perfect day.<br />
We said our good-byes, put on our helmets, got on the bikes, turned the key, and then “CLICK”! “NO WAY!!” I said. “Must be a fluke” I thought.<br />
CLICK! CLICK! Nothing, not even a click. ARGH! All of a sudden, that perfect ride… that perfect day was slipping away fast with secret thoughts of<br />
“why me”? Now? Really!? “Man, I just put a battery in this thing 8 months ago - it couldn’t be that” I said. Then, instant panic! What am I going to<br />
do? How will I get home?<br />
I frantically took the seat off and the cables were a little loose; so I had the battery tested after I tightened the cables. It had a little charge left, so I<br />
replaced the starter relay - then the Ignition relay, but nothing. We tried to jump it with multiple bikes and batteries but still nothing. I was left with only<br />
one choice and the one that was the hardest to swallow. I had to buy a battery to get home. The hardest decision, but the right decision, which is usually<br />
the way things happen in life as well. Right?<br />
We got the battery in the bike, grabbed a bit to eat and headed home. Man, that was a great day. It started out perfect and we ran into a few<br />
obstacles that tried to ruin our day. We gathered ourselves, found the problem, fixed the problem and we ended the day with a beautiful ride home.<br />
We endured through the obstacle like a test. We got frustrated at times and had some laughter in between. In fact, it reminded me of a scripture that I<br />
refer to often when times get hard and I feel I am at the end. Although hard to adhere to at times, the words are forever true.<br />
James 1:2 (First chapter, second paragraph) When troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know when your faith<br />
is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.<br />
“Never <strong>Ride</strong> Alone”<br />
Pastor Johnny Lujan<br />
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FEDERAL HIGHWAY BILL PROGRESSES<br />
The U.S. Senate has approved its version of a federal<br />
highway appropriations measure (S.1813, “Moving Ahead<br />
for Progress in the 21st Century” or MAP-21) by a vote<br />
of 74-22 on March 14, and the $109 billion highway bill<br />
includes motorcycle safety funding for states and would<br />
bar federal funds from being used to conduct motorcycleonly<br />
checkpoints. The measure now goes to the House of<br />
Representatives for further action, where a similar measure<br />
is also being considered (H.R. 7, the “American Energy<br />
and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012”). Both bills contain<br />
motorcycle safety program funding and both would prohibit<br />
motorcycle-exclusive roadblocks, and neither version has<br />
any anti-motorcycle provisions, but it’s unclear if the House<br />
will take up the Senate bill or advance their own legislation.<br />
MORE STATES MOVE TO BAN MOTORCYCLE-ONLY<br />
CHECKPOINTS While Congress continues to consider<br />
passing a prohibition on motorcycle-only roadside “safety<br />
checkpoints” by halting federal funding, several states are<br />
moving forward with their own laws to ban the practice.<br />
New Hampshire and North Carolina have both passed<br />
such legislation, and Virginia has become the latest state to<br />
pass a bill to bar law enforcement agencies from setting up<br />
safety checks that only stop motorcycles for inspection.<br />
Following a motorcycle-only checkpoint set up during last<br />
year’s Rolling Thunder POW/MIA rally en route to Washington,<br />
D.C. over Memorial Day weekend, Delegate C. Todd<br />
Gilbert (R-Shenandoah) introduced H.B.187, which passed<br />
and was signed into law on Feb. 28 by Governor Bob<br />
McDonnell. Most recently, New Jersey introduced companion<br />
bills in the Senate (S-1685) and the Assembly (A-508)<br />
to prohibit police from establishing checkpoints limited to<br />
certain types of vehicles and would require that all checkpoints<br />
include all types of vehicles. Calling motorcycle-only<br />
checkpoints discriminatory and unconstitutional, ABATE of<br />
California is likewise pushing a bill (AB-1047) that would<br />
ban state and federal funding of biker barricades. According<br />
to ABATE Lobbyist Jim Lombardo, “We passed out of the<br />
Assembly and are awaiting a hearing in the Senate Transportation<br />
Committee, probably next month, and then on to<br />
Governor Brown.” Meanwhile on the legal front, New York<br />
A.I.M. (Aid to Injured Motorcyclists) Attorney Mitch Proner<br />
told the Associated Press that he is preparing to appeal<br />
a federal court decision upholding the constitutionality of<br />
motorcycle roadblocks in N.Y., and the issue may eventually<br />
be heard before the U.S. Supreme Court.<br />
BIKER ANTI-DISCRIMINATION BILL HEARD IN COLORADO<br />
Colorado legislation to ban discrimination against people<br />
wearing motorcyclist gear failed to pass its first committee<br />
hearing, but the bill’s sponsor told the AP that he was glad<br />
he proposed the bill because it raised awareness. He said<br />
bikers are unfairly judged to be criminals. State Rep. Joe<br />
Miklosi (D-Denver) says he didn’t propose the measure to<br />
get attention but to help constituents who belong to motorcycle<br />
clubs and say they are being singled out unfairly. “I’m<br />
motivated by doing the right thing,” Miklosi said. “They’re<br />
being discriminated against.” Bikers say they’re unfairly<br />
refused service at hotels, restaurants and stores because<br />
of how they dress, and Miklosi’s bill (HB-1128) would have<br />
banned businesses from discriminating against motorcyclists<br />
based on their style of dress. But his bid to add<br />
“unconventional attire” to the state law that bars discrimination<br />
in public accommodations and put biker attire alongside<br />
such protected classes as race, gender and religious affiliation,<br />
fell short in the GOP-controlled House State, Veterans<br />
and Military Affairs committee which is known for rejecting<br />
Democratic proposals.<br />
GREEN MOUNTAIN SENATORS LEARN GANG DESIG-<br />
NATION INCLUDES VETS Members of the Vietnam Veterans<br />
<strong>Motorcycle</strong> Club may be surprised to find themselves<br />
on a list of “security threat groups” recently offered by the<br />
Department of Corrections to the Vermont Senate Judiciary<br />
Committee in Montpelier, VT. According to information offered<br />
to the committee, a definition from the Department<br />
of Justice says a gang designation is appropriate for a<br />
group three or more people with a common identifying sign,<br />
symbol or name who, individually or collectively, engage in<br />
criminal activity which creates an atmosphere of fear and<br />
intimidation. Senator Alice Nitka (D-Windsor) wasn’t so sure<br />
that the aging vets of the motorcycle club back in Windsor<br />
are a menace to society and warrant being “lumped in” with<br />
street gangs like “the Bloods and the Crips,” reported vtdigger.org.<br />
If all it takes for a “gang” to make the list is for a few<br />
members of a group to commit a crime, Senator Jeanette<br />
White (D-Windham) asked, “…will the Boys and Girls Club<br />
be next?”<br />
MINNESOTA ROAD GUARDING BILLS ADVANCE<br />
Two companion bills to allow trained and certified motorcyclists<br />
to road guard during motorcycle runs (SF1719<br />
and HF2008) were approved by the Minnesota Senate<br />
and House Transportation Committees, respectively. Mack<br />
Backlund, State Coordinator for ABATE of Minnesota,<br />
testified in favor before both committees and answered<br />
questions from the committee members. While there were<br />
questions and concerns brought up during discussion, in<br />
the end both bills passed by unanimous voice vote with no<br />
amendments. The legislation creates a motorcycle road<br />
guard certificate under which a person can stop and hold<br />
traffic during a motorcycle group ride: “Permits holders of<br />
a motorcycle road guard certificate who are acting as a<br />
flagger for a motorcycle ride to stop and hold traffic, and<br />
override traffic control devices to direct motorcycle operators<br />
or other vehicles. Requires drivers to remain stopped<br />
until directed to proceed.” “This language has a long way to<br />
go in the process before becoming law, but passage in the<br />
Senate and House Transportation Committees is a great<br />
start,” said Backlund.<br />
YOU CAN HELP MOTORCYCLE SAFETY STUDY<br />
Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) is working in<br />
conjunction with the <strong>Motorcycle</strong> Safety Foundation to conduct<br />
a long term, comprehensive Naturalistic Motorcyclist<br />
Study of everyday riding in a wide variety of environments<br />
and conditions -- and they need participants. If selected,<br />
you will answer questions about your age, training and riding<br />
experience to determine where you fit in the study. To<br />
gather information, several small cameras, radar, GPS and<br />
a recording unit will be attached to your motorcycle for one<br />
year. Once the equipment is attached, your job is to ignore<br />
it and ride like you normally would. The data is encrypted as<br />
it is collected and kept confidential. They have selected a<br />
number of motorcycles representing a cross section of riders<br />
and types of riding: beginners, sport bikes, cruisers and<br />
touring, and designed their equipment and mounting system<br />
to work with several specific models, and participants must<br />
live in or near the targeted study areas that cover different<br />
terrain and traffic patterns; Blacksburg, Virginia, Orlando,<br />
Florida and Irvine, California. For more details, contact<br />
VTTI at www.motorcycle.vtti.vt.edu.<br />
FEDS PROPOSE DISTRACTED DRIVING GUIDELINES<br />
FOR AUTOMAKERS U.S. Department of Transportation<br />
chief Ray LaHood has announced a new set of proposed<br />
distracted driving guidelines for automakers that would limit<br />
the use of in-car tech solutions that are “not directly relevant<br />
to safely operating the vehicle, or cause undue distraction<br />
by engaging the driver’s eyes or hands for more than<br />
a very limited duration while driving.” From cell phones to<br />
GPS screens, distracted driving is an ever-present road<br />
hazard in today’s techo-centric world, especially for vulnerable<br />
travelers like motorcyclists, but soon video games and<br />
Facebook friends could be within arm’s reach as drivers<br />
hurtle down the highway in the next generation of cars from<br />
Detroit. Coming dashboard devices would deliver a whole<br />
new level of eye candy and brain entrapment, as more than<br />
90% of cars debuting in the next five years are expected to<br />
be equipped with Internet-connected screens and other cutting-edge<br />
wonders. Automakers are responding to surveys<br />
that show 75% of young adults want touch-screen technology<br />
in their cars. But, not if the National Highway Traffic<br />
Safety Administration can hit the “Hold” button. The agency’s<br />
proposed guidelines -- which do not carry the weight<br />
of law -- call for automobile manufacturers to make some<br />
dashboard electronic devices automatically shut down once<br />
a car starts moving, unless they’re for passengers and cannot<br />
be seen by the driver. The guidelines cite six activities<br />
that should not occur while driving: text messaging, Internet<br />
browsing, using social media, entering addresses in navigation<br />
systems, dialing phones and reading display screens<br />
with more than 30 characters of text. Studies show that<br />
drivers double the risk of a crash if they take their eyes off<br />
the road for more than two seconds, yet 41 states still allow<br />
using a cellphone hand-set while driving and fifteen allow<br />
texting behind the wheel.<br />
WEIRD NEWS: FEELING THE WIND IN YOUR EAR<br />
Today’s phones can deliver the sound of a heartbeat, but<br />
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soon you’ll actually feel the throbbing. At the International<br />
Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Artificial Muscle<br />
Inc. demonstrated how it can make mobile devices shake<br />
and rattle with great realism, employing a technology that<br />
uses plastics that function like muscles, allowing you to feel<br />
the rumble of a Harley or the reverberation of a shotgun<br />
blast. The company showed off an iPhone it had modified<br />
by placing one of its Vivitouch “motors” inside that shook a<br />
modified Xbox controller to allow the user to feel what it’s<br />
like to hold a beating heart. In another instance, it let the<br />
user experience the signature rumble of a Harley-Davidson<br />
motorcycle starting up.<br />
CHOPPERS FACE EURO-SION OF RIGHTS<br />
They’re long and lean, and Europe is looking to ban them.<br />
Custom motorcycles are coming under fire across the pond,<br />
according to <strong>Motorcycle</strong>s.about.com. Along with proposals<br />
to limit motorcycle emissions, force anti-lock brake systems<br />
on all bikes, and prohibit engine tuning for increased power;<br />
European Parliament is considering a ban on extended<br />
forks. The issue will be voted on in April and the limits on<br />
modifications could take effect by 2014; ABS rulings and<br />
stricter emissions could be enforced by 2016. “The proposed<br />
EU Regulation on Type Approval and Market Surveillance<br />
of two and three-wheeled vehicles passed its first<br />
reading, Committee stage, on 5th December even though<br />
an impact assessment on many elements of the proposal<br />
was ongoing,” writes MAG-UK (<strong>Motorcycle</strong> Action Group),<br />
“and the Delegated Acts appear to have moved well outside<br />
the scope of the Commission’s original proposal.”<br />
2012 NCOM CONVENTION IN INDIANAPOLIS<br />
The 27th annual NCOM Convention will be held Mother’s<br />
Day weekend, May 10-13, 2012 at the J W Marriot located<br />
at 10 S. West St., Indianapolis, Indiana 46204. This annual<br />
gathering will draw bikers’ rights activists from across the<br />
country to discuss topics of concern to all riders, so reserve<br />
your room now for the special NCOM rate of $99.00 by calling<br />
(800) 266-9432 or (317) 860-5800. Registration fees for<br />
the NCOM Convention are $80 including the Silver Spoke<br />
Awards Banquet on Saturday night, or $45 for the Convention<br />
only. All motorcyclists are welcome and encouraged to<br />
attend. Meetings, seminars and group discussions will focus<br />
on legislative efforts and litigation techniques to benefit our<br />
right to ride and Freedom of the Road. To pre-register, call<br />
the National Coalition of Motorcyclists at (800) 525-5355 or<br />
visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com. The National Coalition of Motorcyclists<br />
is requesting that MRO’s, motorcycle clubs, and riding<br />
associations submit the names of those members and<br />
supporters who have died since May 2011, so that we may<br />
honor their memories during the traditional “Ringing of the<br />
Bell” tribute to fallen riders during the opening ceremonies.<br />
Dedications can be e-mailed to NCOMBish@aol.com.<br />
QUOTABLE QUOTE: “The ultimate result of shielding men<br />
from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools.”<br />
~ Herbert Spencer, English Philosopher (1820-1903)
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K.I.S.S. page composed & edited by: Toni McCoy Shearon of Tennessee<br />
This is my birthday month, so this page will pay homage to just<br />
some of my all-time comfort foods.<br />
GRILLED PEANUT BUTTER &<br />
MARSHMALLOW MELT<br />
2 Thick Slices of Either Sour Dough Bread, Potato<br />
Bread or French Bread<br />
Quality Brand of Peanut Butter; smooth or w/ nuts<br />
Quality Brand of Marshmallow Creme<br />
A cast iron skillet works best when grilling any sandwich. Take<br />
real butter and spread generously and thoroughly both sides<br />
of each side of slices. Turn onto counter and then spread really<br />
generously one side with marshmallow creme and the other<br />
with quality peanut butter. Slap together and you may need to<br />
scrape some butter off of counter and re-apply to outer sides.<br />
Your skillet should be hot, but only medium hot. But it should<br />
definitely be heating up while you’re preparing skillet because<br />
you want that sizzle when you put sandwich down. Throw in a<br />
pat of butter to coat the bottom of skillet evenly. Gently place<br />
sandwich in and DO NOTTOUCH IT. This is essential. If you push<br />
or tug at it you’re just tearing the bread and ruining that golden<br />
brown caramelizing that occurs. So, just let it go and keep watch<br />
on it......after about 2 minutes, gently lift a corner with a spatula<br />
and if it all appears to be a gorgeous golden brown, then hold<br />
the sandwich up in the air on spatula, take your other hand and<br />
add another pat of butter, let it melt outwards, then flip the<br />
sandwich over and in the pan to grill the other side Take it out<br />
of pan, place on a plate and just let cool for 1 full minute before<br />
cutting as it lets the sandwich “rest”, just as meat needs to and<br />
all the juices blend together beautifully. OMG! I was making<br />
this sandwich when I was 7 years old, by myself, and it was and<br />
always will be one of my Top 5 Sammies.<br />
*Note: If you don’t use a cast iron pan, then you’ll probably<br />
need a weight while grilling. Just use a really heavy lid that is<br />
apprx. the size of your sandwich. Something like a porcelain<br />
coated cast iron lid or, like .R.R. does, wrap a brick in aluminum<br />
foil. As with anything else in life, whatever it takes to make it all<br />
come together makes the end result even better.<br />
REALLY SIMPLE & FAST CHILI CONQUESO DIP<br />
1 Bottle of Walmart’s Brand of Conqueso Cheese (found by the<br />
chips aisle)<br />
1 Can of No-Bean Chili<br />
1 Can of Ro-Tel (brand name) Original Style<br />
Canned Tomatoes With Green Chilies *These<br />
can be found in any grocery store in the USA<br />
(Be sure & drain off liquid)<br />
1/2 Bottle of Chopped Pimentos<br />
Mix all together in a ceramic or glass bowl; cover with Glad<br />
Press N’ Seal (leave small corner pulled back slightly to vent)<br />
Nuke for apprx. 3 minutes and stir well when<br />
done. Eat w/ your fave chips. Our preference is<br />
those super crispy Tostido’s Scoops. Olay!<br />
CARROT CAKE CUPCAKES WITH BUTTER CREAM FROSTING<br />
1 Pkg. of Betty Crocker’s Super Moist Carrot<br />
Cake Mix<br />
2 Tubs of Betty Crocker Buttercream Frosting<br />
1/2 Cup of Dark Raisins<br />
1/2 Cup of Chopped, Roasted Walnuts<br />
1/2 Cup of Pure Pineapple Juice<br />
Just prepare mix as directed, adding in the raisins, walnuts and<br />
pineapple juice. Spray a pan with butter spray and mediumchop<br />
walnuts. Sprinkle them really heavy with cinnamon. Place<br />
in preheated 350 degree oven. When pull from oven dump<br />
directly into mix, give it a little mix up and spoon mix into muffin<br />
liners in a cupcake pan. The mix should make apprx. 24 cupcakes.<br />
I always remove the wrappers so it’s easier to just dig<br />
in. Cool them completely on a wire rack and I get 2 tubs of the<br />
Buttercream frosting because I am excessive about frosting and<br />
let’s face it, if you’re going to blow it out and make your own<br />
cupcakes, then gorge on them, you might as well go all out.<br />
Like Paula Deen says, everything in moderation. I chose Sundays<br />
a long time ago and I don’t go crazy, but Sunday is my day to eat<br />
my fave food without the guilt. You have to reward yourself for<br />
eating so damn goodie-goodie all week long. At least, that’s how<br />
I justify it.<br />
Happy Birthday to all you Aries RamHeads. Oh yeah, we’re stubborn<br />
as mules but also highly romantic, passionate & loyal. We<br />
love bikers because they have all those qualities no matter what<br />
sign they are.<br />
Love y’all<br />
toni & brian<br />
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A Pastor’s wife was expecting a baby, so he stood before the congregation<br />
and asked for a raise. After much discussion, they passed a rule that<br />
whenever the Pastor’s family expanded; so would his paycheck.<br />
After 6 children, this started to get expensive and the congregation<br />
decided to hold another meeting to discuss the Pastor’s expanding family<br />
and salary. A great deal of yelling and inner bickering ensued, as to how<br />
much the Pastor’s additional children were costing the church, and how<br />
much more it could potentially cost. After listening to them for about an<br />
hour, the Pastor rose from his chair and spoke, “Children are a gift from<br />
God, and we will take as many gifts as He gives us.” Silence fell over the<br />
congregation. In the back pew, a little old lady struggled to stand, and<br />
finally said in her frail voice, “Rain is also a gift from God, but when we<br />
get too much of it, we wear rubbers.”<br />
A woman was at her hairdresser’s getting her regular bouffant (totally<br />
70’s) hair style for a trip to Rome with her husband.. She mentioned the<br />
trip to the hairdresser, who responded:” Rome ? Why would anyone<br />
want to go there? It’s crowded and dirty. You’re crazy to go to Rome<br />
. So, how are you getting there?” “We’re taking Continental,” was the<br />
reply. “We got a special rate!” “Continental?” exclaimed the hairdresser;<br />
that’s an “iffy” airline. Their planes are old, their flight attendants are<br />
ancient and slow, and they’re always late. So, where are you staying<br />
in Rome?”. “We’ll be at this exclusive little place over on Rome‘s Tiber<br />
River called Teste.” “Don’t go any further. I know that place. Everybody<br />
thinks it’s going to be something special and exclusive, but in all actuality,<br />
it’s a dump.” “We’re also going to go to see the Vatican and maybe get to<br />
see the Pope.” “That’s rich,” laughed the hairdresser. You and a million<br />
other people trying to see him. He’ll look the size of an ant. “Boy, good<br />
luck on this lousy sounding trip of yours. You’re going to need it.”<br />
A month later, the woman again came in for a hair appointment. The hairdresser<br />
asked her about her trip to Rome, in a very sarcastic manner. “It<br />
was magical,” explained the woman, “not only were we on time in one of<br />
Continental’s brand new planes, but it was overbooked, and they<br />
bumped us up to First Class. The food and wine were 4-star quality and<br />
I had a handsome 27-year-old Steward who waited on me hand and<br />
foot….literally, he gave me a foot massage. And the hotel was exquisite!<br />
They’d just finished a $5 million renovation project, and now it’s a jewel,<br />
the finest hotel in the city. They, too were overbooked, so they apologized<br />
and gave us their Owner’s personal suite at no extra charge!” “Well,”<br />
muttered the hairdresser, “that’s all well and good, but I know as a fact<br />
you didn’t get to see the Pope.” “Actually, we were quite lucky, because<br />
as we toured the Vatican, a Swiss Guard tapped me on the shoulder and<br />
explained that the Pope likes to meet some of the visitors, in person,<br />
and if we’d be so kind as to step into his private room and wait, the<br />
Pope would personally greet us both. Sure enough, five minutes later,<br />
the Pope walked through the door and shook my hand! I knelt down<br />
and he spoke a few words to me..” “Oh, really! And just what exactly<br />
did the Pope say to you?” He said: “My goodness woman, who<br />
screwed up your hair so badly?”<br />
In a Kentucky church one Sunday morning, a preacher said, “Anyone<br />
with ‘special needs’ who wants to be prayed over, please come<br />
forward to the front by the altar.” With that, Bubba got in line. “Bubba,<br />
what do you want me to pray about for you?”, asked the Preacher.<br />
“Preacher, I need you to pray for help with my hearing.” The Preacher<br />
put his hand on Bubba’s head and the entire congregation joined in<br />
prayer. After a few minutes, the Preacher removed his hands, stood<br />
back and asked, “Bubba, how is your hearing now?” Bubba answered,<br />
“I don’t rightly know. The hearing aint till Thursday.”<br />
For several years, a man was having an affair with a gorgeous, young<br />
Italian woman. To avoid a costly divorce and protect his business<br />
reputation, they agreed she would move to Italy. To keep it discrete,<br />
he told her to simply mail him a postcard, and write ‘Spaghetti’ on<br />
the back. He would then arrange for the child support payments to<br />
begin and he would visit as often as possible. About 8 months later,<br />
he came home to his confused wife. ‘Honey, ‘she said, ‘You received<br />
very strange postcard today.’ He took the postcard and as he read,<br />
his wife watched him turn white as a ghost and faint. The card read:<br />
‘Spaghetti, Spaghetti, Spaghetti, Spaghetti, Spaghetti. Three, with<br />
meatballs, two without.<br />
Send extra sauce!!!!!<br />
An older guy with a pot-belly was working out in the gym when he<br />
spotted this sweet young, well-built woman. He immediately asked a<br />
trainer that was near-by, “What machine should I use to impress that<br />
“sweet thang” over there?” The trainer looked him up and down, and<br />
dryly replied, “The ATM machine in the lobby.”<br />
A waitress is explaining to a New York guest in a small Tennessee<br />
diner that the special of the day is calf tongue in beautiful moonshine<br />
sauce. The guest shakes his head and says, “I don’t want anything<br />
that comes from an animal’s mouth; just give me some eggs.”<br />
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EVENT
EVENT<br />
EVENT<br />
MIGHTY MUGG<br />
CHALLENGE<br />
Remember this Mugg shot!! This is our fun and hip -<br />
hammer wielding mascot…Mighty Mugg THOR (the god of<br />
thunder). THOR has been on the road travelling all over<br />
Northern California.<br />
Our challenge to you is to see just how savvy you are with<br />
your NorCal surroundings. Your mission…if you choose to<br />
accept it…is to find THOR in the magazine and determine<br />
where he is in the state.<br />
Good Luck!<br />
Congratulations<br />
John Fowler of<br />
Granite Bay<br />
and<br />
Dean McKillop<br />
of Petaluma<br />
March Issue – Page 27<br />
Pony Express Statue<br />
Old Sacramento<br />
The first reader (after the 5th of each month) to email the correct NorCal location of<br />
Thor to thunderroadsnorcal@yahoo.com will receive a TRM NorCal T-shirt!<br />
Tech Tips<br />
Pre-<strong>Ride</strong> Inspection<br />
It’s safe to<br />
say that more<br />
than a few<br />
of us tend to<br />
jump on the<br />
scoot and<br />
blast down<br />
the road with<br />
not much<br />
more than a<br />
glimpse at the bike’s condition. A full-on axle to axle<br />
safety inspection probably isn’t practical before every<br />
ride. That type of detail could be saved for, and<br />
should be conducted with, every service. That said,<br />
a cursory look around the bike can reveal potential<br />
problems.<br />
Tires are right out there easy to see, but are one of<br />
the most overlooked components on a bike. There’s<br />
no shortage of bikes that roll through our shop with<br />
cracked side walls and gross under-inflation. Get a<br />
gauge on those puppies and keep them to spec. The<br />
pressure fluctuations on bike tires are significantly<br />
greater than those in the automotive world owing to<br />
smaller volume. Weather checking/dry rot in the sidewalls<br />
is an accident waiting to happen. Any evidence<br />
of this is an indication that it’s time to replace them.<br />
Take a quick look at the brakes. How are the pads?<br />
Any fluid leaks? Take a few seconds now and then<br />
to just grab and twist fasteners. This is no substitute<br />
for the periodic torque check of critical fasteners, but<br />
you’d be surprised how often you’ll catch a loose axle<br />
cap nut or shift lever fastener. Always better to find it<br />
on the bike.<br />
Check the oil level, AFTER the bike is warmed up.<br />
The oil level will typically read lower when the engine<br />
is cold. There are two reasons for this. The oil will<br />
expand as it is heated and displace more volume.<br />
Secondly, some oil may sump into the lower end, especially<br />
after the bike sits for prolonged periods. This<br />
is more common with the pre-Twin Cam oil pumps on<br />
models with the oil tank above the bottom end of the<br />
engine (Softails, older FLT’s, etc.). Once the bike is<br />
started, that oil is scavenged back into the tank. If you<br />
add oil and then start and warm up the bike, the overfilled<br />
system has little to no room for venting, and that<br />
will almost always end up on the outside of the bike.<br />
Also remember that some models require the bike to<br />
be level, while others on the kickstand.<br />
Whether you’re conducting a quick look- see or a full<br />
blown safety inspection, you’ll benefit greatly by keeping<br />
a copy of the maintenance checklist that’s in the<br />
front of the service manual. This check list outlines<br />
all the items that are covered for every mileage based<br />
service. If you do your own maintenance, this will<br />
help you catch some of the most overlooked maintenance<br />
checks like lubing clutch and throttle cables<br />
and checking spokes. Even if you don’t spin your own<br />
wrenches, ask your shop for a copy of that list. It’s<br />
good info to have handy.<br />
<strong>Ride</strong> safe!<br />
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Craig Griswold and Mary Kirby are the owners of<br />
Two Gunners Custom Iron in Penn Valley. Questions<br />
and comments can be sent to e-mail: twogunners@<br />
gmail.com, or call 530-263-8071. Additional information<br />
can be found<br />
www.twogunnerscustomiron.com<br />
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<strong>RIDE</strong> P<strong>RIDE</strong>: <strong>Sturgis</strong> <strong>Motorcycle</strong> <strong>Museum</strong><br />
<strong>Chopper</strong> <strong>Raffle</strong> <strong>Ride</strong><br />
A custom-built Northern California chopper will be raffled off by the <strong>Sturgis</strong> <strong>Motorcycle</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> as it makes its debut in <strong>Sturgis</strong>, South Dakota in<br />
August. Thanks to Danny Ray’s Precision Cycles in Modesto (www.dannyrays.com) for custom designing and building this one of a kind bike which<br />
will be raffled off this August at The Legendary Buffalo Chip after Charlie Brechtel’s concert.<br />
What’s the deal, you ask? Charlie Brechtel contacted all of his friends in the industry after he heard that the <strong>Sturgis</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> was out of space<br />
and could no longer hold any more history. He thought (and we agree) that this was not acceptable since “the history of our lifestyle needs to keep<br />
rollin”. Proceeds of the raffle will help build a new larger facility for the <strong>Sturgis</strong> <strong>Motorcycle</strong> <strong>Museum</strong>. As per the <strong>Sturgis</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> website, the mission<br />
of the <strong>Sturgis</strong> <strong>Motorcycle</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> & Hall of Fame is to collect, preserve, and interpret the history of motorcycling, honor those who have made<br />
a positive and significant impact on the sport and lifestyle, and pay tribute to the heritage of the <strong>Sturgis</strong> Rally. Here’s how you can help - you can get<br />
your raffle tickets from now until August at the <strong>Sturgis</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> website (www.sturgismuseum.com) or while at the Buffalo Chip. <strong>Raffle</strong> tickets are<br />
currently on sale $10 each or $20 for three.<br />
This custom built bike by Danny Ray was a collaboration of several folks in the industry. Precision Cycle’s donated time and labor along with the<br />
88ci S&S motor, wiring, spoke wheels, P&M calipers, late model H-D starter, S&S shorty e carburetor, taillight, Arlen Ness blinkers amber sequential<br />
bad Lander, late model clutch basket and hub, headlight, dirt bike pegs, mid controls. Other contributors for this bike was Corbin Seats, Bob Seager<br />
of Indian Larry’s (brake rotors and points cover medallion), Jim’s Transmission (Fat5 speed transmission), Custom Chrome Industries (front tubes<br />
and forks), Jason Ferguson of Texas Bike Works LLC (retro rocket frame), Doug Brixey of Drag Specialties (Magnum Black Pearl brake lines, throttle<br />
& clutch cables), Randy Simpson of Milwaukee Iron (gas and oil tanks, front and rear finder) Avon (air cushioned handle grips, 120x70-21” front<br />
wheel and 200x55-18” rear wheel) Rick Fritz (mirrors, switch housing, controls for the break & clutch handles), Wire Plus (seat post ignition classic<br />
and round speed tach), Samson Exhaust (pipes), James Theodore of Maas Brothers (powder coating), Keith Duncan, (welding), Dennis & Augusta<br />
Nagel (engine cases), Raul Arroyo of SMDS Racing (fabrication and machine work) and Key Board <strong>Motorcycle</strong> (bike shipping to <strong>Sturgis</strong>)<br />
There are many special features to this raffle bike like the 1 ½” T-bar with mid controls and bullet cigarette lighter created and designed by Danny<br />
Ray; and not only did Corbin Seats donate the seat for the bike, but they did a rare custom-stitch of Precision Cycle’s logo onto the back of the seat.<br />
And check out the black gloss gas tank with its one of a kind collection of autographs from several of the artists that played at the Buffalo Chip in<br />
2011. If you look closely enough, you can see some of the rock n roll legends like Def Leppard, The Doobie Brothers (Pat Simmons), Styx, Alice<br />
Cooper, Toby Keith, Buckcherry, Tommy Shaw, Tesla, Edgar Winter, Charlie Brechtel and others including the bike’s builder Danny Ray. Danny Ray<br />
did an awesome job on this bike so get your tickets for a chance to win this bike and help with<br />
this great cause!<br />
A special shout out to Charlie for coordinating everyone’s contributions to make it all come<br />
together! Check out the bike build video about this rock n’ roll ride (www.bicproductions.com)<br />
and listen to some good ol’ rock n’ roll music on Charlie’s Brechtel’s LIVE INTERNET RADIO<br />
SHOW!<br />
Article & photos contributed by<br />
Dan Griffin.<br />
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62nd SACRAMENTO AUTORAMA<br />
February 17-19: This year is the 62nd year for the Sacramento Au-<br />
torama. Besides being a motorcycle enthusiast, I have also been a car<br />
enthusiast since high school. (I have been told that was back when Christ<br />
was still a corporal.) I’m a mechanic by trade, 40+ years - engines are in<br />
my blood.<br />
My first visit to the Autorama was in 1967 at the old fair grounds on<br />
Broadway, and I still enjoy going just as much today. Just like a kid in the<br />
candy store. Sunshine and I attended the first day of the show on Friday<br />
and was surprised by the different modes of transportation on display.<br />
First up were bicycles, then boats, then all kinds of racing vehicles. It<br />
is very enjoyable seeing what the American gearhead can do with the<br />
internal combustion engine, and for the first time that I can remember - a<br />
custom electric vehicle. Of course the main stay of the show were the<br />
cars, old, new, custom, stock, rat rods and peddle; yes, they made room<br />
for toys.<br />
But what we found is a growing trend for custom motorcycles, and<br />
growing larger each year. Some we had just seen in this years Easyriders<br />
show at the convention center. The time, money and ingenuity that go<br />
into these motorcycles is amazing or to put it another way, blood, sweat<br />
and tears. These bikes are a work of art. The bikers of the future<br />
start out with bicycles and if the ones at this years Autorama are any<br />
indication of what’s to come, we are in for a treat when these boys<br />
and girls get to their late teens and older.<br />
Of course any excuse to get on the bike and ride is a good excuse,<br />
the ride to and from the show was a good one. Sunshine and I are<br />
looking forward to see what’s in store for next year. If you have never<br />
been to the Autorama because it’s a “Car Show”, stop on by. The<br />
Sacramento Autorama isn’t just for cars - anymore.<br />
Article and photos contributed by<br />
Rich “Foot” & Jennifer “Sunshine” Elkins<br />
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APRIL<br />
APRIL 1<br />
April Fools Run<br />
SAN FRANCISCO<br />
Presented by Dudley Perkins Company. For more information:<br />
www.dpchd.com / 650.737.5467<br />
APRIL 7<br />
4 th Annual Central Valley Easter Basket Run<br />
DOS PALOS<br />
Presented by American Legion <strong>Ride</strong>rs and Patriot Guard <strong>Ride</strong>rs.<br />
16150 Elgin Rd. (Hwy 33 North of Dos Palos) 10am. Bring an Easter<br />
basket for the under privileged kids in the central valley farming<br />
community. All patriots, motorcycles and cages are encouraged to<br />
attend. For more information: Email -<br />
Bill Roller bunker@legion-riders.com<br />
APRIL 11<br />
H.O.G. Mystery Dinner <strong>Ride</strong><br />
LATHROP<br />
Presented by Eagle’s Nest Harley Davidson – 13900 Harlan Rd.<br />
Meet at 6pm – KSU at 6:30pm. For more information:<br />
Eagle’s Nest Harley-Davidson 877-239-1057<br />
APRIL 14<br />
ALL YOU CAN EAT Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast<br />
QUINCY<br />
Presented by United Bikers of Northern California Plumas Chapter/<br />
Bear Country <strong>Ride</strong>rs. Quincy Grange Hall – 55 Main Street. Starts<br />
8-11am. $6 includes biscuit & sausage gravy, fruit, juice, milk, coffee,<br />
tea. Bloody marys, screwdrivers or mimosas – only $4 more!<br />
<strong>Raffle</strong>s too. Supports local HOSPICE and other local charities.<br />
For more information:<br />
530-283-4950 / creativetattedwoman@yahoo.com<br />
APRIL 14<br />
<strong>Ride</strong> 4-A Reason<br />
SACRAMENTO<br />
Presented by Awakening in Him Ministry. Registration at Sacramento<br />
Harley-Davidson – 1000 Arden Way. 2pm – 3pm. <strong>Ride</strong> at<br />
3pm. $25/per rider & includes dinner. Doors open for dinner at<br />
4:30pm. Great food, entertainment, raffle and silent auction. All<br />
proceeds benefit Awakening in Him Ministry, a non-profit organization<br />
dedicated to helping families with special needs. For more<br />
information: Cindy Shaw – 916-807-4121 / Richard Wilkins –<br />
916-826-1959 / www.awakeninginhimministry.com<br />
APRIL 14<br />
Mid-Cal Cycle Open House<br />
WEST SACRAMENTO<br />
Presented by Mid-Cal Cycle – 2510 Evergreen Avenue – Ste<br />
E. 10am-7pm Vendors and live music. Tri-tip sandwiches and<br />
dollar dogs.<br />
For more information: Bruce or Robert: 916-373-1745<br />
APRIL 15<br />
H.O.G. Breakfast Run<br />
LATHROP<br />
Presented by Eagle’s Nest Harley Davidson – 13900 Harlan Rd.<br />
Meet at 8:30am – KSU at 9am. New Member ride to American<br />
Legion Hall in Modesto. For more information:<br />
Eagle’s Nest Harley-Davidson 877-239-1057<br />
APRIL 21<br />
17 th Annual Spring Poker Run<br />
PRUNEDALE<br />
Presented by Patriots MC. Sign in at American Legion Post 593.<br />
8300 Prunedale North.<br />
Start at 10am – Noon. $15 donation includes 5 stop poker<br />
hand draw. High/Low hands. <strong>Ride</strong>r Reward ticket. 50/50.<br />
Door prizes. BBQ, live band, ballot for ride-in bike show. $5<br />
donation <strong>Ride</strong> In Bike Show. 3 riders Choice awards. Rain or<br />
Shine. All bikes welcome. Vendors welcome: No Fee Benefits<br />
24 th Annual Palo Alto Veterans Hospital Event. Support Our<br />
Veterans. For more information: Frank 831-636-5956 /<br />
fmasoni@yahoo.com<br />
APRIL 21<br />
42 nd Annual Rolling On The River Poker Run<br />
SACRAMENTO<br />
Presented by Capital City <strong>Motorcycle</strong> Club. 2414 13 th Street<br />
(Downtown between Broadway & X Street) Registration<br />
9am-12pm. $15 <strong>Ride</strong>r/$10 Passenger. Run pins to first 175<br />
registered. Coffee and Donuts, food for purchase at stops,<br />
raffle prizes, best hand awards, 50/50. For more information:<br />
916-442-8242 / www.capitalcitymc.com<br />
APRIL 21<br />
7 th Annual Andy Stevens Memorial Poker Run<br />
AUBURN<br />
Presented by C&E Auburn. 12015 Shale Ridge Lane. For<br />
more information: 530-885-5556 / www.auburnvtwin.com<br />
APRIL 21<br />
2012 Spring Fling<br />
SACRAMENTO<br />
Presented by Hells Angels Sacramento . Clubhouse - 3405 9 th<br />
Avenue. 7pm - ?? $20 pre-sale donation / $30 at the door.<br />
Food, fun, entertainment and refreshments. Benefits the<br />
Sacramento Defense Fund.<br />
APRIL 21<br />
Kidneys for Karen<br />
MCKINLEYVILLE / BLUE LAKE<br />
Presented by Humboldt County Fog Dogs . Located at E&O<br />
Bowl – 1417 Glendale Drive (must be 21 years or older) $15<br />
Music Cover: Jimi Jeff Band at 2pm-6pm / The Fryed Brothers<br />
at 6pm-9pm. $10 BBQ from Charlie’s BBQ from 3pm-6pm.<br />
Benefit concert and BBQ for Karen Adrian, a Fog Dog and Evil<br />
She diagnosed with kidney disease in Sept 2011. Karen is in the<br />
need of a kidney transplant and is on dialysis 3 times a week.<br />
For more information: “Mo” Wold 707-442-3715<br />
APRIL 22<br />
3 rd Annual Delta Poker Run<br />
WOODLAND<br />
Presented by Woodland Roadrunners – Chapter V. Starts at Dutch<br />
Bros Coffee -1350 E. Main Street. Registration 9am-10:30am. $20<br />
per person includes lunch. High hand ($275) / Low hand ($75),<br />
50/50, raffle prizes, games, food, music by Sierra Sound. All Bikes<br />
Welcome! Pre-register by April 1 st for 5 additional raffle tickets.<br />
Benefits Woodland Adult Day Health Center and Woodland<br />
Wayfarer Christian Mission. For more information: Contact<br />
Michael - 530-383-5637 or Henry – 530-848-9674.<br />
APRIL 22<br />
Messenger M/C Poker Run<br />
FOLSOM<br />
Presented by Messenger M/C Poker Run. Sign in at Folsom Harley-<br />
Davidson 115 Woodmere Road from 10am - noon. $10/single and<br />
$15/couple. BBQ, prizes and music. For more information: Bruce<br />
916-626-2816 / Email: bruce@ssctv.net<br />
APRIL 28<br />
2 nd Annual EMS Angels Fun Run<br />
YUBA CITY<br />
Presented by EMS Angels MC: Registration at Waffle Barn – 590<br />
Colusa Ave. 9am-11am. $20 per rider / $10 per passenger includes<br />
21 game card & BBQ lunch. Proceeds to benefit research of Potters<br />
Syndrome. For more information: Potters Syndrome please visit<br />
www.potterssyndrome.org or call Rob at 530-788-5189.<br />
APRIL 28<br />
2 nd Annual American Legion Post 521 Spring Poker Run<br />
RIO LINDA<br />
Presented by American Legion Post 521 – 6700 8 th Street. Registration<br />
9:30am – <strong>Ride</strong>rs out at 11am. $20/single - $30/doubles. All<br />
riders welcome. High/Low hand winners, raffles, big screen raffle,<br />
live music by Southern Wings. Benefitting Veterans programs. For<br />
more information: Glenda Schultz – grschultz@sbcglobal.net /<br />
916-335-3345<br />
APRIL 29<br />
Spring Bingo Fun Run<br />
VACAVILLE<br />
Presented by ABATE Local 17 – Miss Darla’s 110 Peabody Road.<br />
Sign in 9am / $5 donation per card/per stop – no limit. 1 st game at<br />
10am. <strong>Ride</strong>, play and ride some more. Join ABATE day of event –<br />
get 1 card free at each stop. For more information:<br />
Glenn 707-624-6310 / glennphillips01@comcast.net<br />
MAY<br />
MAY 5<br />
13 th Annual Lupus & Wounded Warrior Benefit<br />
FAIR OAKS<br />
Presented by Marines MC-Sacramento Chapter - 8030 Sacramento<br />
Street. Donation $10. Start time - 3pm. Live music by The Fryed<br />
Brothers, vendors, raffle, 50/50. For more information:<br />
Coyote 760-972-6507 / lunchbox30@msn.com<br />
International Female <strong>Ride</strong> Day<br />
SAN FRANCISCO<br />
Presented by Dudley Perkins Company. For more information:<br />
www.dpchd.com / 650.737.5467<br />
MAY 12<br />
Anniversary Trike Fiesta<br />
LINCOLN<br />
Presented by Freedom <strong>Ride</strong>s. 643 G Street. 10am-4pm. Free gifts,<br />
food, drinks and music. Download coupon (valid on May 12 th only)<br />
For more information: www.freedomrides.biz<br />
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MAY 12<br />
7 th Annual Gold Country Lions Poker Run<br />
GRASS VALLEY<br />
Presented by Gold Country Lions Club. Meet at Higgins Lions<br />
Community Center – 22490 E. Hacienda Drive (Lake of the Pines<br />
Area) 8:30am-10:30am. $25/$40 (Bring your mom and she rides<br />
for free!) Route finish at Greenhorn Campground/Rollins Lake.<br />
Camping available – Call 530-272-6100. <strong>Ride</strong> pins for first 150 riders<br />
– tri-tip BBQ sandwich, two raffle tickets, silent auction, music<br />
by Mad Dash. Benefits Sierra Services for the Blind and other local<br />
charities. For more information: Tom 530-265-6393 /<br />
goldcountrylions@dslextreme.com<br />
MAY 12<br />
ALL YOU CAN EAT Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast<br />
QUINCY<br />
Presented by United Bikers of Northern California Plumas Chapter/<br />
Bear Country <strong>Ride</strong>rs. Quincy Grange Hall – 55 Main Street. Starts<br />
8-11am. $6 includes biscuit & sausage gravy, fruit, juice, milk, coffee,<br />
tea. Bloody marys, screwdrivers or mimosas – only $4 more!<br />
<strong>Raffle</strong>s too. Supports local HOSPICE and other local charities.<br />
For more information: 530-283-4950 /<br />
creativetattedwoman@yahoo.com<br />
MAY 12<br />
6 th Annual UCP Thunder Run<br />
FRESNO<br />
Located at Clawson Motorsports - 6346 N. Blackstone Avenue.<br />
8am - Food, Live Music, T-Shirts, <strong>Ride</strong> Pins, Proceeds benefit United<br />
Cerebral Palsy of Central California - For more information:<br />
timothyhurst@cusd.com / 559-999-8695 /<br />
www.ucpthunderrun.weebly.com<br />
MAY 12<br />
Women’s Only <strong>Ride</strong><br />
LATHROP<br />
Presented by Eagle’s Nest Harley Davidson – 13900 Harlan Rd.<br />
Meet at 9:30am – KSU at 10:30am. Donuts and coffee. For more<br />
information: Eagle’s Nest Harley-Davidson 877-239-1057<br />
MAY 12<br />
6 th Annual Breakfast<br />
FREMONT<br />
Presented by Mofomen M/C Oakland. At The Florence Bar & Grill<br />
– 37349 Niles Blvd. 9am-1pm. 21 years & older - $10 donation.<br />
For more information: Bones – 510-326-6857<br />
MAY 12<br />
2 nd Annual Custom Car/Bike/Boat Show<br />
WOODLAND<br />
Located at Lumpys Diner Food -1332 E. Main Street. 10am – 8pm.<br />
Slow races, vendors, music, jump house for kids, all year makes and<br />
models welcome. Awards and raffle done at 2pm. For more information:<br />
showtime@pirate4x4.com or provost04@gmail.com
MAY 13<br />
All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast<br />
ANTELOPE<br />
Presented by Iron Ladyz MC – VFW Hall<br />
at 3300 U Street. $5 for their infamous<br />
sausage gravy and biscuits, eggs and now<br />
all you can eat pancakes, coffee, tea, hot<br />
chocolate and more! Music, vendors,<br />
raffle and fun! Benefitting St. John’s<br />
Shelter Program for Women and Children<br />
& Iron Ladyz MC.<br />
MAY 19<br />
31 st Annual Whitmore Mountain Fair /<br />
Poker Run & Bike Show<br />
WHITMORE<br />
Presented by Whitmore Volunteer Fire<br />
Company. Entertainment, food, parade<br />
(groups encouraged to ride in the parade)<br />
Parade staging at 9am – Poker Run heads<br />
out at 10am. Silent auction, car show<br />
– an all day event . Fundraiser for the<br />
“first responders” of WVFD. For more<br />
information: Neal – 530-472-3965 /<br />
Email: nsternberg@frontiernet.net<br />
MAY 19<br />
Chocolate Thunder <strong>Motorcycle</strong> Run<br />
PARADISE<br />
Presented by Paradise Chocolate Fest.<br />
Meet at 6241 Skyway Rd – Registration<br />
9am-10am. $15/pp - $25/couple. There<br />
will be plenty of activities taking place<br />
here, such as live music, cash prizes,<br />
raffles, BBQ, all you can eat chocolate!<br />
Proceeds benefit organizations dedicated<br />
to providing positive opportunities for<br />
the youth. For more information:<br />
Debbie 530-342-4896 / Debbie@<br />
chocolatefest.us / www.chocolatefest.us<br />
MAY 19<br />
Field of Tears Run<br />
SACRAMENTO<br />
Presented by California Chapters of<br />
B.A.C.A. Located at Caesar Chavez<br />
Park – Downtown Sacramento. 1pm –<br />
4pm. Free to all riders. Donations are<br />
welcome. Event is to bring awareness to<br />
the Community of how many children are<br />
killed by abusers in California. B.A.C.A.<br />
Chapters from as far South as San Diego,<br />
Los Angeles and North Eureka, Mt. Lassen<br />
will meet up with the rest of California<br />
Chapter. Each rider will be holding a fly<br />
to represent a child, for this year there<br />
are 185. This number is on the rise every<br />
year. B.A.C.A., Bikers Against Child Abuse,<br />
exists with the intent to create a safer<br />
environment for abused children. For<br />
more information: Feather River B.A.C.A<br />
/ Stitch 530-668-5688<br />
MAY 20<br />
CDF Fire Poker Run<br />
CHICO<br />
Presented by Cal Fire – Meet at Walmart –<br />
2044 Forest Ave. Scenic ride, cash prizes,<br />
BBQ lunch, and refreshments and much,<br />
much more! For more information: 530-<br />
538-7828 / calfirepokerrun@gmail.com<br />
MAY 20<br />
Sacramento Cycle Swap Meet<br />
SACRAMENTO<br />
Presented by Topping Events. 9616<br />
Oats Dr. Buy, sell, trade. New & used<br />
vintage parts, bikes and accessories for<br />
motorcycles and bicycles, all brands.<br />
Admission free, $6 parking Sacramento<br />
Drive-in For more information: 800-762-<br />
9785 / www.toppingevents.com<br />
MAY 26<br />
20 th Annual Memorial Weekend<br />
Poker Run<br />
REDDING<br />
Presented by Redding HOG Chapter #0286.<br />
Starts at Redding H-D – 1268 Twin View<br />
Blvd. 9am with last bike out at 10:30am.<br />
$25 per person (if pre-registered by May<br />
19 th ) / On-site - $30 per person. Rain or<br />
shine. All bikes included. Includes run<br />
card, memorable pin, prizes, games and<br />
lunch in French Gulch. For more information:<br />
www.reddinghog.com<br />
MAY 27<br />
4 th Annual All <strong>Motorcycle</strong><br />
Swap Meet & Show<br />
CHICO<br />
Presented by ISHI AMCA – Elks Lodge #423<br />
– 1705 Manzanita Ave. 7am-2pm. Come<br />
and enjoy the beautiful Chico area. All<br />
swap spaces are in the grass and under the<br />
trees. 20x20 space is $25. Vendors coming<br />
from 100 miles away or more are $20.<br />
Free ride in bike show with best of show<br />
awarded. No host bar by the Elks and Gun<br />
Show (not affiliated with ISHI AMCA) are<br />
running at the same venue simultaneously.<br />
Vendor set-up begins at 6am the day of the<br />
event. For more information:<br />
Rick Haner: 707-292-3033 / knuck39@<br />
yahoo.com / Gordon Matthews:<br />
530-899-1471 /Gmmaniacs@aol.com<br />
JUNE<br />
JUNE 1-3<br />
5 th Annual Street Vibrations Spring Rally<br />
SPARKS, NEVADA<br />
Hosted by the City of Sparks. Presented<br />
by Roadshows. Includes live entertainment,<br />
bike games, competition ride-in<br />
shows, poker runs and walks, vendors, VIP<br />
parties for participants and more.<br />
For more information: http://www.roadshows.com/street_vibrations_spring.php<br />
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JUNE 2<br />
11 th Annual Crescent City Poker Run<br />
CRESCENT CITY<br />
Located The Chart Room Restaurant - 130<br />
Anchor Way. Begins at 9:00am. $20 per<br />
person / $40 per couple. Open to all street<br />
legal motorcycles for a ride along scenic<br />
Highway 199 to Cave Junction, OR and<br />
returning to the Del Norte County Fairgrounds<br />
for a tri-tip lunch, music, opportunity<br />
drawings, and fun! Proceeds benefit<br />
Relay For Life. For more information: Phil<br />
707-954-2467 / Registration forms are<br />
available at<br />
www.crescentcitypokerrun.com<br />
JUNE 8-10<br />
Kiwanis Original Redwood Run<br />
PIERCY<br />
Presented by Kiwanis of the Redwoods –<br />
Riverview Ranch. Last of the Old School<br />
Rallys. Tickets are $120 / <strong>Ride</strong> pin to<br />
first 1500. Event sells out! For more<br />
information: www.kiwanisrwr.com<br />
JUNE 9<br />
7 th Annual Classic Car and <strong>Motorcycle</strong><br />
Show / Poker Run<br />
EL DORADO HILLS<br />
Presented by Fallen Warriors Memorial<br />
Organization. Located at 4364 Town Center<br />
Blvd. Free to the public. 8am-3pm. Car<br />
and <strong>Motorcycle</strong> Entry Fee $25/$40 2up.<br />
Runs will begin from the El Dorado Hills<br />
Town Center, Sacramento Harley Davidson,<br />
C&E V-Twin in Auburn and another location<br />
in Placerville. Awards, music, vendor fair,<br />
food, raffle and more! Vendors, please<br />
apply online. Non-profit organization<br />
booths welcome. For more information:<br />
www.fwmo.org<br />
JUNE 10<br />
3 rd Annual Feather River B.A.C.A. Car Wash<br />
WOODLAND<br />
Presented by Feather River B.A.C.A. located<br />
at Nugget Market Parking lot. 1157 Main<br />
Street. 8am-3pm For more information:<br />
Stitch - 530-668-5688<br />
JUNE 10<br />
13 th Annual Hot Rod Reunion & <strong>Motorcycle</strong><br />
Show<br />
WOODLAND<br />
Presented by Woodland Street Cruisers.<br />
Located at Yolo County Fairgrounds – 1125<br />
East Street. Featuring vintage hot rods (pre-<br />
1973) and all motorcycles. Pre- Registration<br />
if $20 postmarked by May 25 th / $5 more<br />
at the front gate. For more information:<br />
rodreunion@hotmail.com / 530-662-3814<br />
/ www.woodlandstreetcruisers.com<br />
JUNE 10<br />
Gold Country Bike Fest<br />
COLOMA<br />
Sponsored by Boozefighters MC El Dorado<br />
Chapter 121. Located at Coloma Club –<br />
1717 Hwy 49. 11:30am – 4:30pm. $10<br />
single / $15 couples (eats & drinks extra)<br />
<strong>Ride</strong> In Bike Show (trophy to Top Bike)<br />
<strong>Raffle</strong>, Live Music, BBQ, Big Biker Fun.<br />
For more information: Contact Don -<br />
wingmanbfmc@gmail.com<br />
JUNE 16<br />
4 th Annual American Legion Chapter 108<br />
Poker Run<br />
SUTTER CREEK<br />
Presented by American Legion Post 108<br />
– Corner of Hwy 49 & Airport Road. Sign<br />
up from 9am – 11am. $10 per person.<br />
Includes run pin for first 150. <strong>Raffle</strong><br />
prizes, 50/50 and BBQ. Benefits Amador<br />
County military and their families. For<br />
more information:<br />
Karen – 209-639-8170.<br />
JUNE 24<br />
3 rd Annual Welcome Home Vets Run<br />
AUBURN<br />
Presented by C&E Auburn V Twin. 12015<br />
Shale Ridge Rd. For more information:<br />
530-885-5556 / www.auburnvtwin.com<br />
JUNE 17<br />
Xtremintentionz MC Gold Rush Run<br />
CLEMENTS<br />
Presented by Xtremintentionz MC.<br />
Starts at Old Corner Saloon – 18783 E.<br />
Hwy 88 / Ends at Legion Hall in Sutter<br />
Creek. 9am-5pm and then some. $20<br />
donation for single rider / $35 for double.<br />
Five stops hunt for gold for your poker<br />
hand. Food, vendors, raffle drawings,<br />
music and family fun. All bikes welcome.<br />
For more information: xistreetriders.<br />
webs.com<br />
JUNE 24<br />
5 th Annual Scenic <strong>Ride</strong> & “Ass-<br />
Backwards” Hold ‘Em Poker<br />
SACRAMENTO<br />
Presented by Brickyard Building<br />
Materials and Kiwanis Club of Galt –<br />
8988 Elder Creek Rd. Registration 9:30-<br />
10am. Coffee & Donuts. <strong>Ride</strong> leaves<br />
at 10:15am. $15 one up / $25 two up.<br />
Bologna sandwiches and green Koolaid<br />
to follow ride. Proceeds go to Kiwanis<br />
Family House at UCD Med Center.<br />
For more information: Dan 916-870-<br />
7373 / dan@thebrickyard.com /<br />
www.thebrickyard.com /<br />
www.kiwanisfamilyhouse.org<br />
JUNE 25<br />
Classic Car & Bike Show<br />
MARYSVILLE<br />
Located on D Street between 1 st & 3 rd .<br />
Open 7am-4pm. (Registration from 8am-<br />
10am) $20 car/bike/swap meet/vendor.<br />
<strong>Raffle</strong> prizes, BBQ, food, drinks, vendors,<br />
swap meet. Event awards 1pm. Benefits<br />
local charities. For more information:<br />
Contact Gus: 916-224-7467 / George:<br />
530-315-2693.<br />
JUNE 30<br />
3 rd Annual <strong>Ride</strong>r Appreciation Day<br />
HOLLISTER<br />
Presented by Corbin Seats – 2360<br />
Technology Parkway. 10am-4pm.<br />
Factory tours, trade show with FREE<br />
vendor spaces (limited spaces contact<br />
joni@corbin.com), bike show with 6<br />
classes, food, music by The Backyard<br />
Blues Band and Charlie Brechtel Band<br />
and tons of fun! For more information:<br />
www.corbin.com<br />
JUNE 30<br />
Legends of the West Bike & Car Fest<br />
CARSON CITY, NEVADA<br />
Downtown Carson City will thrill to the<br />
deep-throated vroom of motorcycle<br />
engines from 250cc to over 900cc and<br />
classic auto engines from 4 cylinder to<br />
giant V10s! Activities include: Sheriff’s<br />
<strong>Motorcycle</strong> Agility Competition, Show &<br />
Shine, Live Entertainment, Miss Legends<br />
Contest, <strong>Raffle</strong>s, Cruise Parade, Elk’s<br />
Breakfast, Awards, Vendors, Food and<br />
more… Benefits Disabled American<br />
Veterans (DAV), Chaps #1 & #7 and F.I.S.H.<br />
For more information: Maxine 775-887-<br />
1294 / Maxine@eventsnevada.com /<br />
www.eventsnevada.com/legends.html<br />
JULY<br />
JULY 28<br />
Bikes, Boats & Bikinis<br />
STOCKTON<br />
Presented by Too Much Fun Club. Sign in<br />
at Eagle’s Nest Harley-Davidson at 13900<br />
Harlan Rd in Lathrop. 9am-11am $25/<br />
per person. Food, live music and Too<br />
Much Fun. Hi/Low Hand Awards, 50/50<br />
and raffles. Includes t-shirt, lunch and<br />
poker hand. Benefits Stockton Summer<br />
Swim League. Camping, RV spots and<br />
cottages available at Windmill Cove: 916-<br />
948-6995. For more information: Brian<br />
916-204-2650 or tmfc165@gmail.com<br />
BIKE NIGHTS<br />
3 rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH<br />
ARCATA<br />
BIKE NITE Presented by M.O.B. of Humboldt:<br />
6pm at Everett’s Club – 794 9 th<br />
Street<br />
Free food, 50/50<br />
2 nd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH (APRIL<br />
– OCTOBER)<br />
OROVILLE<br />
BIKE NITE Presented Wanders MC at<br />
Mike’s Grande Burger – 2396 Olive Hwy.<br />
5pm – 8pm.<br />
Trophies, 50/50, raffle. Price: $0 For<br />
more information: 530-532-7853<br />
EVERY THURSDAY<br />
RANCHO CORDOVA<br />
BIKER CHURCH NIGHT Presented by<br />
Thunder Road Biker Church 11167 Trade<br />
Center Drive 7pm-8pm<br />
1 st FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH<br />
FAIRFIELD<br />
OPEN HOUSE Presented by Dirty Whites<br />
Club House – 748 N. Texas St 8pm - ?<br />
Come have a blast! Contact Joe 707-<br />
694-5251<br />
Divisions of the MODIFIED MOTORCYCLE<br />
ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA (MMA)<br />
Division 1 Marysville/Yuba City<br />
Meetings: 1st Tuesday / 7:30 P.M.<br />
American Legion Hall Post 807 - 5477<br />
Feather River Blvd - Olivehurst<br />
Call: “Strollin” Chris Dolan at 530-742-<br />
0787 or Email: strollin7@yahoo.com<br />
Division 4 San Francisco<br />
Meetings: 1st Wednesday / 8:00 P.M.<br />
Retox Lounge - 628 20th Street - San<br />
Francisco<br />
Call: Josh Epple at 415-637-6011 or<br />
Email: Moorecana@yahoo.com<br />
Division 8 Oakdale<br />
Meetings: More info to come<br />
Call: MMA Office at 916-470-2938 or<br />
Email: bjsmirl@yahoo.com<br />
Division 10 Sacramento<br />
Meetings: 2nd Thursday / 7:30 P.M.<br />
The Tumbleweed - 10083 Folsom Blvd.<br />
Call: Ruby Weber at 916-481-1549 or<br />
Email: fxrruby@yahoo.com<br />
Division 11 Vallejo<br />
Meetings: more info to come<br />
Call: MMA Office at 916-470-2938 or<br />
Email: bjsmirl@yahoo.com<br />
Division 12 Lodi/Victor<br />
Meetings: 1st Friday / 8:00 P.M.<br />
Know Place<br />
Call: Debbie Quiel at 209-366-4715 or<br />
Email: bingosoc@yahoo.com<br />
Division 16 Penryn<br />
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday / 7:00 P.M.<br />
Valencia Club - 2162 Taylor Rd - Penryn<br />
Call: Cisco at -no phone- or Email: hdcisco@wizwire.com<br />
Division 18 Woodland<br />
Meetings: 3rd Thursday / 7:00 P.M.<br />
VFW Post 1985 - 345 Kentucky Ave -<br />
Woodland<br />
Call: Rusty Myers at 530-681-6132 or<br />
Email: Rustyvnvlvmc@gmail.com<br />
Division 21 Placerville<br />
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday / 7:00 P.M.<br />
Call: Jeff Karges at 916-343-6400 or<br />
Email: fireman4metro@yahoo.com<br />
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