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On The Cover
11th Annual Outer Banks Bike Show Sept.1-5, 2011

EDITORS LETTER
We hope you all are enjoying your summer. Its gone by so quickly we cant believe that its already August. Hopefully you all have had a chance to grab a little down time to enjoy the warmth of the sun & time with family & friends. With the gas prices not being as bad as a few months ago, more people are taking roads trips & doing some travelling. It would be nice if the prices stay down because filling up your tank at well over $4 a gallon definitely puts a hurt on the pockets that arent very deep to begin with. Weve got another great issue for you all to enjoy this month with lots of fantastic events to attend, great articles, pictures & of course, plenty of wonderful advertisers to go visit. Our advertisers are the folks that make this magazine possible for you each & every month with their advertising dollars. Without them, we couldnt be here putting it together. Please stop by, say hello & support themtell them that you saw them here in Thunder Roads too they would really enjoy that. Thanks to you, our readers, for being here with us too without your readership support, we definitely couldnt be here either. For those of you have been with us for awhile, you know that I dont put much of my personal life in here because this magazine is, & always has been, all about YOU & for YOU...not me or my staff. The reason Im mentioning this is because I got married in July to a wonderful man named Randy Collins. I couldnt have asked for a more amazing birthday gift for my 50th birthday. We had a white wedding with all of our kids & grandkids & our best friends as our bridal party...it was beautiful. Pastor Tammy Hayes (one of our On Eagles Wings writers) gave us a wonderful ceremony. To my best friends - Thank you Beth for being there for me & sharing my special day. Gale sorry you couldnt make it up here to Virginia for ityou were in our thoughts all day. Bo thank you for the gorgeous American flag & dedication to our Veteranswe were very touched. Thank you to our kids for being a part of our union & having to wear all white for the day...you all looked like angels! So, either in the next issue or the one after, youll notice my last name will change to Collins. As soon as my name change papers come back from the state, Ill be Kelly CollinsTom, eat your heart out! ha ha) Have a great month all were glad to have you along with us! Be safe, stay happy & have peace & love in all your days. Till we meet again next month Happy Trails

Calendar Of Events............................................4 Proud To Be An American..............................9 Hot Shots..............................................................12 Clubs & Organizations..................................23 The Jokers Wild..............................................28 Biker Friendly Directory..............................32 NCOM News Bytes..........................................36 On Eagles Wings.............................................39 Advertisers Index..........................................52
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SAVE YOUR DATE!!! IS YOUR EVENT IN OUR CALENDAR??? If not, submit it on the Events page of our website www.thunderroads-virginia by the 15th of the month so it will make it into the next issue. We need events submitted as far in advance as possible so that others can be respectful of the date that youve chosen for yours.
ONGOING EVENTS BIKER CHURCH SERVICES Biker Church Service Mechanicsville, MD Rushing Wind Ministry, 29025 Three Notch Rd., Mechanicsville, MD 20659, Gordon Bacon, Preacher, 240-577-0605, bfcgordon@yahoo.com. Sunday service 10am -10:30am gathering and fellowship with coffee and snacks. Wednesday Bible study 7pm-8:30. Friday night bike night 6:30pm-10pm. Services are held every Sunday; Bible Study held every Wednesday; Bike Night ever Friday Night. Liberty Biker Church & Blessing of the Bikes Isle of Wight County, VA Our focus is sharing the Word of God with the motorcycle community, without all the preconceived ideas that you have to dress a certain way or look like everyone else. For anyone who thinks you have to fit in or be like everyone else, guess what: People can be different. And so is Liberty Biker Church. Hang-around (social) time: 10 a.m. with free donuts and coffee. Worship service: 11 a.m. with Christian rock band Stronghold providing the church music. Our address is 17011 Courthouse Hwy, Isle of Wight County, VA, contact is Pastor Jim Manner, (757) 376-3612 We hold services every Sunday & we hold a Blessing of the Bikes the 1st Sunday of each month. Tidewater Motorcycles Chili Dog Social EVERY TUESDAY Free Chili Dogs every Tuesday at Tidewater Motorcycles. 4324 Godwin Blvd, Suffolk, VA 23434. visit www.tidewatermotorcycles.net for more info.

Beach, VA Food, door prizes,50/50, Leather and patch vendor by Biker Bum. Location: Boneshakers Sports Bar & Grill., 1297 General Booth, Blvd, Va Beach, Va 23451 Time: 2:00pm-7:00pm EDT Aug 7th HRHD LOH Ride To Brunch Yorktown, VA Meet with the HRHD Ladies of Harley, at 10:00AM at Hampton Roads Harley Davidson, located at 6450 Geo Wash Mem Hwy, Yorktown, VA, 757-872-7223,and ride with us to the Broken Egg in Suffolk, VA for brunch. We ride to eat!! Aug 7th 5th Annual Bash at The Lube! Newport News, VA The 5th Annual Bash at the Lube! will be held on Sunday, August 7th, RAIN OR SHINE, at the Quaker Steak & Lube, 12832 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA. The event, sponsored by Quaker Steak & Lube, Hampton Roads HarleyDavidson, and DynoTuned Performance, is free to the public and is open to all makes, models, and years of vehicles. Registration is $10 for all vehicles. Registration is 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and awards presentation begins at 3:00 p.m. There will be goody bags and dash plaques for the first 50 registered participants, food, music, door prizes, and a 50/50 raffle. Awards will be given the Top 50 vehiclesas well as Best in Show Car, Best in Show Truck, Best in Show Bike, Best Club Participation and two Managers Choice awards! For more information and details, please visit www.hr-mopar.com. The event is an official benefit for the St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, so ALL money raised will go directly to the St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital! Aug 8th 14th 71st Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Sturgis, SD www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com

Aug 6th Freedom RVS Family Fun Day Ashland, VA 12pm - 5pm. Activities for the whole family! Hamburgers * Hot Dogs * Cornhole for the adults * Face painting for the kids. Email Tim for more info tim_freedomrv@ earthlink.net. Or call Freedom R.V. Rental & Sales (804)7983379. Rain date Aug 20th Aug 6th Ride for the Cure Poker Run Virginia Beach, VA The Pink Ladies and Gents are hosting a Poker Run for the Susan G. Komen Tidewater Race for the Cure on Saturday August 6th. Registration is from 9am-10:30am at the Bikers Depot located at 612 Nevan Rd suite 108 in VA Beach, VA 23451. Last bike out at 11am. Ride ends at Grumpys Bar and Grill (new location) 995 Kempsville Rd (Providence Square Shopping Center), VA Beach, VA 34264. Food and drinks will be sold. All proceeds to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation http://www.pinkladiesandgents@gmail.com

Aug 10th HRHD LOH Dinner Ride Yorktown, VA HRHD Ladies of Harley to lead a dinner ride from Hampton Roads Harley Davidson to the Thai Erawan restaurant in the Shady Bank Shopping Center off Hampton Highway. We will meet at Hampton Roads Harley Davidson, located at 6450 Aug 6th Geo Wash Mem Hwy, Yorktown, VA, 757-872-7223 at 6:30PM Ronald McDonald Poker Run Richmond, VA Richmond Harley Owners Group #1736 and ride to the restaurant together. Check out the restaurant at: presents a Poker Run and Fundraiser to benefit Ronald http://www.thaierawan.com/menu_dinner.htm McDonald House Charities of Richmond. Registration @ 10:30AM, Richmond Harley Davidson, Rt. 1,Richmond, VA. Aug 10th 14th The end stop is The Ville in Mechanicsville, Va Last bike out Apples 8th Annual East Coast Motorcycle Rally @ 12:30 PM. $15.00 per hand, Door Prizes, 50/50 Raffle Live Apple Mountain-Little Orleans, MD (Formerly known as East Music from 2PM to Midnight by No Outlet, Weeping Molly, Coast Sturgis Motorcycle Rally). Its time, time to step out from Crossroads Voodoo, and Bush League. $5.00 donation for under the shadow of the rally out west, Sturgis. Dont worry, same non-participating poker run people. Contact Bobbie Jean Miles great place, great time and great memories. But from now on its; APPLES,8TH ANNUAL, EAST COAST MOTORCYCLE @ (804) 971-6835 or bobbiejean53@verizon.net RALLY, Little Orleans, Western Maryland. August 10th,11th, 12th, 13th & 14th, 2011. So tell a friend, spread the word. Keep Aug 6th Remnant Sons MC Roadbed Ministries Benefit Event Virginia supporting your favorite destination during the riding season.
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SAVE YOUR DATE!!! IS YOUR EVENT IN OUR CALENDAR??? If not, submit it on the Events page of our website www.thunderroads-virginia by the 15th of the month so it will make it into the next issue. We need events submitted as far in advance as possible so that others can be respectful of the date that youve chosen for yours.

LETS SHOW EM HOW WE DO BACK EAST! Buy your tickets now to save big money, click the new link below to purchase or just for more info. WWW.EASTCOASTMOTORCYCLERALLY. COM. Unmatched night time entertainment and excitement! Field events, bike games and of course the MOTORCYCLE DEMOLITION DERBY. Great crowds of good folks. Great area riding.

5726 or http://www.backofthedragon.com. Ron Thomason at 276646-3306 or http://www.ron@visitvirginiamountains.com

Aug 20th The Blue Heron Restaurant and Capital City Chapter #165 Bike Day to benefit St Judes Charles City, VA The Blue Heron Restaurant 9100 Wilcox Neck Rd. Charles City, Va 804-829-9070 and Capital City Chapter #165 Southern Cruisers Riding Club are hosting a Bike Day to Aug 13th benefit St Judes Childrens Hospital the 3rd Saturday of each HRHD Tattoo Contest month 12:00 noon until 3:00 PM from May thru October. 10% of Yorktown, VA Hampton Roads Harley Davidson is sponsoring a proceeds during those hours will be donated to St. Judes For Tattoo contest at 6450 Geo Wash Mem Hwy, Yorktown, VA 872- info about joining Southern Cruisers Riding Club, contact: Glenn 7223. The registration fee is $5.00 and begins at 11am - 2pm with Spain email:dukroxx33@yahoo.com or http://capitalcityscrc.org judging and prize presentation at 4pm. Aug 21st Aug 13th Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company 2nd Annual Poker Run 2011 Legislative Round Table Pikesville, MD Registration: Begins at 7:30am. Kickstands up: Richmond, VA The Virginia Coalition of Motorcyclists and Tom 9:00am. $20.00 Rider / $10.00 Passenger Route is approximately McGrath s Motorcycle Law group would like to invite all interested 92 miles. Location: Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company, 40 East motorcyclists to attend this years legislative roundtable to he held Sudbrook Lane, Pikesville, MD. Phone: 410-486-9834. Email: on August 13, 2011 at the Marriott Hotel in Richmond, located pvfdpokerrun@gmail.com All Bikes Welcome. at 500 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219. We will start at 11:00 a.m. and continue until finished. This is your opportunity to Aug 27th be heard on the issues that are important to you and to help shape 2nd Annual Shoebox Ride our upcoming legislative agenda. If you or a member of your club Suffolk, VA The 2nd Annual Shoebox Ride is a charity motorcycle or organization can make it to the roundtable we would welcome ride to benefit Operation Christmas Child; a ministry of Samaritans your presence. No RSVP is necessary but if you know that you Purse. Registration is from 9:00-10:00 am, the ride will be from will attend please respond so that I can try to keep track in case 10:30-12:00 noon. Lunch will be served upon return. Cost: we need larger accommodations. For more info contact Matt Single Rider - $20. Passenger - $5. Special*Female Rider Danielson - McGrath & Danielson, Tom McGraths Motorcycle $10. Passenger - $5. (Includes ride, lunch and door prize entry). Law Group,1-800-321-8968, matt@motorcyclelawgroup.com, For more information contact Raiford Baker at 757-646-4803. Motorcyclelawgroup.com Sponsored by The F.A.I.T.H. Riders of Southside Baptist Church. Location: Somerton Friends Meeting, 5239 Quaker Drive, Suffolk, VA 23437 Aug 14th Dirt Drags @ Slades Park Aug 27th Surry, VA Gates open 9 a.m. Admission $15, kids under 10 not 3rd Annual Ride for the Pirate racing are FREE. Free vendor setup - please call 1st. Trophies Yorktown/Dumfries, VA www.rideforthepirate.com. $15 per captain & Cash-All Classes. Top Fuel at its Best-Pro Gas/Dirt Bikes. (rider). $5 per bucko on back. Two Great Rides One Great No Colors - No Glass - No Dogs!!! For info call Joe Brookman Cause! On Saturday, August 27th, we will ride to remember Lt. (804)221-3959. Rain date Aug 21st Commander Joe Rodriguez, a great American hero. Lets show our support as friends, fellow servicemen, bikers and as anyone Aug 20th who would like to honor the memory of a man who dedicated his Back Of The Dragon Day life to keeping America safe and free. All proceeds will be donated Marion, Virginia Come join fellow motorcycle and sport car to the college trust funds for his two boys, Joey (8) and David (4). enthusiast on August 20, 2011 at the Marion Senior High School Southeastern Virginia Ride Starting in Yorktown, Virginia. 10:00 Stadium, 848 Stage St. 24354 in beautiful Marion Virginia right - 11:00am. Registration for riders in the parking lot of Hampton off I-81. Free, open to the public at 9:00am, 10:00am opening Roads Harley Davidson (6450 George Washington Memorial Hwy., ceremony. We will be celebrating The Back Of The Dragon Rte 17, Yorktown, VA 23692). 11:00am. Leave Yorktown along with a morning and evening ride. Major bike and car companies / Route 17 to Tims II Restaurant & Crabhouse at Fairview Beach in vendors. Bike / car show ($10.00) entry fee. Food vendors to meet King George County on the Potomac River (5411 Pavilion Drive, your every taste. Raffles / giveaways. Red Bull tent and plenty King George, VA 22485). 1:30pm Arrive at Tims II Restaurant of Coke products. That evening live music to sooth the Dragon & Crabhouse for carousing, plundering, grub and grog in Joes Masters. For more information contact Larry Davidson at 276-988- honor (Dutch Treat). For more info on the Southeastern Virginia ride: Darren Myers (757) 286-3377. darren@rideforthepirate.com.
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SAVE YOUR DATE!!! IS YOUR EVENT IN OUR CALENDAR??? If not, submit it on the Events page of our website www.thunderroads-virginia by the 15th of the month so it will make it into the next issue. We need events submitted as far in advance as possible so that others can be respectful of the date that youve chosen for yours. Northern Virginia Ride - Starting in Dumfries, Virginia, 10:00 - 11:00am. Registration for riders in the Dumfries commuter lot at the intersection of VA-234 and Route 1 (Exit 152A off I-95 - lot is on the left across from McDonalds). 11:00am Leave Dumfries and take a scenic country ride to Tims II Restaurant & Crabhouse at Fairview Beach in King George County on the Potomac River (5411 Pavilion Drive, King George, VA 22485).1:30pm. Arrive at Tims II Restaurant & Crabhouse for carousing, plundering, grub and grog in Joes honor (Dutch Treat). For more info on the Northern Virginia ride: Butch Bailey, (919) 429-1766, butch_ usmvmc@hotmail.com Aug 27th Poker run Aug 27th for Boys and Girls club Gloucester/Mathews VA Iron Skullz MC 2nd annual boys and girls club poker run,is a charity to benefit Gloucester/Mathews VA boys and girls club. Ride starts at Damons and company Sports Bar And Grille 7104 George Washington Mem. Hwy,RT 17 North Gloucester VA 804693-7218.Registration begins at 9AM Kick stands up by 11am.From Damons you will ride to Sunset Grill in Deltaville then on to Sandpiper Reef in Mathews from there back into Gloucester to Big Daddyz Cycles on 2810 Geo. Wash. Mem.Hwy and then to Crusiers Sports Bar And Grille on RT 17 north in Gloucester VA.This is an all vehical poker run. Registration fee is 10 Dollars per person. Best Hand/Worst Hand 50/50 and lots of cool raffle prizes. For more info./or to make donation contact Rocker at 804-384-7976 Aug 27th Sgt.Grant Petty Memorial Poker Run Richmond, VA 2nd annual Sgt. Grant Petty Memorial Poker Run. To Benefit the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program & The American Gold Star Mothers. Come out and Support our Veterans and Active Duty Service Members in need.freedom isnt free Support our troops. Where:Sportsman Restaurant (start & finish). 3306 Williamsburg Road. Richmond Va. 23231. Registration 10:00 - 11:00 Am. $15 entry fee per rider $10 per passenger. First Bike out 11:00am Last Bike in 3:30pm. cash prize for best & worst hand, door prizes, auction, biker games and lots of great food and fun. Contact: Tisa Walker (804)658-7574 Sept 1st - 5th 11th Annual Outer Banks Bike Show Grandy, NC All Bikes WELCOME. Barrys on Walnut Island.169 Walnut Island Blvd. Grandy, N.C. 27939 Phone: (252)453-2261. GPS: 36.245104/ -75.866945 $5,000 Poker Run Sat Sept 3rd. 10 Class Bike Show Sun Sept 4th. Charity Event: Navy Special Warfare Foundation (US Navy Seals). Bike Games, Great Food , Cold Beverages, Vendors, GatorHead Band, Triple Shot Band. This is a Veteran Owned Event www.outerbanksbikeshow.com/www.walnutisland.com/www. northcarolinabikeweek.com Sept 5th Labor Day Sept 9th 11th , 2011 Thunder in the Smokies Fall Rally Maggie Valley, NC Come ride the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Enjoy Tour Rides, Music Concerts, Bike Builders, Bike Games, Bike Show, Prizes, Vendors and much more during our three-day rally! All bikes and ages welcomed. Gates open at 11am-11pm on Fri., 9am-11pm on Sat. & 9am - 4pm on Sun. Call 828246-2101 or visit http://www.HandlebarCorral.com THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE 6 Sept 10th 5 Card Draw Biker Band Bash The Adler Center is a 21 bed facility for patients with life limited illnesses. It is currently under construction in Loudon County and will serve Prince William, Western Fairfax, and Loudon Counties. Discounted beer and price appetizers noon to 10:00. 1ST 5 cards draw hand $15.00. Any hand after with wristband $5.00. Winning hand pays $150.00, 2nd $100.00, and 3rd $50.00. Four 50/50 Drawings at 2,4,6 and 8 PM. Raffle prizes and giveaways. Band schedule to kick it off! Noon to 2:00 Hightest. 2:00 to 4:00 The Lost Highway Band. 4:00 TO 6:00 Jammboxx. 6:00 TO 8:00 Wyldesound. Close It Down 8:00 TO 10:00 The Wrecking Crew. So! Partyiers, Gamblers,Dancers and Bikers Band Lovers See you on September 10th for a great cause and a great time. Contact Jim The Undertaker Todd 703 447 2043 belleviewroys@yahoo.com Sept 10th 5th Annual Jim Orange Memorial Poker Run Culpeper, VA Scenic poker ride to benefit the Culpeper Food Closet. Sign in at the Cycle Center from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. $20.00 per hand. Live music with the Ronnie Johnson Band at ride end. Sept 11th 9/11 Freedom Ride Chesapeake, VA On Sunday, September 11th, the Virginia Freedom Festival is sponsoring a Freedom Ride to support the many charities associated with the event and in remembrance of 9/11/2001. Peninsula riders will meet at NASCAR Sports Grille and proceed to Bayside Harley in Portsmouth to join other riders. They will then have an escorted ride to the Festival site at Chesapeake City Park. Please visit the site www. vafreedomfest.com for information and a link to the Freedom Ride. Submitted by John Downs, Sr. Public Affairs (757) 382-6159 Sept 15th 18th 11th annual Delmarva Bike Week Four locations: Seacrets in Ocean City, Winter Place Park and Perdue Stadium in Salisbury, Harley-Davidson of Seaford, Seaford, Del. Event is FREE to get in, FREE to park your bike and is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thur-Sat, 9-4 on Sunday. Corporate show rigs, demo rides, riding associated vendors, live music, food, charity rides, thrill shows. www.thedelmarvabikeweek.com Sept 17th 1st Annual The Ville Bike Show Mechanicsville, VA The Ville Mechanicsville will hold its first annual bike show hosted by Boston September 17th. 4pm to 8pm. Awards will be given on stage in The Ville at 6pm. Live Music, Vending, Bike Show by Boston, 50/50 drawing and so much more! 7526 Mechanicsville Tpke, Mechanicsville, VA 23111 Keep in touch with The Ville by stopping by, checking us out on Facebook.com/thevillemechanicsville.com, or call 804-730-8888. Sept 18th 14th Annual Vets Run Hampton &Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach Elks Lodge #2268 is hosting its 14th Annual Vets Run to benefit the Hampton VA Hospital morale and welfare fund. Registration is from 9am to 11am at the Hampton ELks Lodge located at 95 Tide Mill Lane, Hampton, VA 23666. From there the ride will proceed to The VA Hospital where a catered

SAVE YOUR DATE!!! IS YOUR EVENT IN OUR CALENDAR??? If not, submit it on the Events page of our website www.thunderroads-virginia by the 15th of the month so it will make it into the next issue. We need events submitted as far in advance as possible so that others can be respectful of the date that youve chosen for yours. lunch and entertainment with our vets awaits. The ride will then conclude at the mighty #2268 in Va Beach with door prizes, raffles and much more. Questions please contact Sam Spencer at s_spencer02@yahoo. com or call the lodge 757-425-6708. You get a free t-shirt with preregistration which ends on September 1,2011! Sep 18th Dirt Drags @ Slades Park Surry, VA Gates open 9 a.m. Admission $15, kids under 10 not racing are FREE. Free vendor setup - please call 1st. Trophies & Cash-All Classes. Top Fuel at its Best-Pro Gas/Dirt Bikes. No Colors - No Glass - No Dogs!!! For info call Joe Brookman (804)221-3959. Rain date Sep 25th Sept 28th Oct 2nd Myrtle Beach Fall Rally http://www.myrtlebeachbikeweek.com Oct 1st Second Annual SOF Warrior Foundation Kids to College Poker Run Portsmouth, VA Hampton Roads Virginia. The Viet Nam Vets / Legacy Vets Motorcycle Club are sponsoring the second annual Special Operations Warrior Foundation Kids to collage Poker run. The SOF Warrior foundation provides full scholarship grants and educational and family counseling to the surviving children of Special Operations Personnel who die in operational or training missions and immediate financial assistance to severely wounded special operations personnel and their families. Run will start at Bayside Harley-Davidson, 2211 Frederick Boulevard, Portsmouth VA (I-264, Exit 5) and will end at Pappas Pub 2105 Diamond Springs Road Virginia Beach, VA . Registration starts at 9am, Last Bike Out at 10:30. Donation of $10.00 per Person is requested. Extra hands available for $5.00. Door prizes, Auction 50/50 and other events will start at 2:30. Prizes for best hand / worst hand and largest group. For more information Contact Recoil at Recoillvmc@cox.net or Bettye at gemlady778@hotmail.com Oct 1st Heroes for Babies Car, Truck & Bike Show Hampton, VA This is an open show for all cars, trucks & motorcycle. Trophies will be given to the top 25 , plus best car, best truck & best motorcycle. 8am to 4pm. Also a trophy will be given to the best in show. This will be a professionally judged show by G.S. Grifana Carshows Inc. Vendors are welcome. Rain date is set for Oct 2nd. All proceeds from this show will be given to the March of Dimes. The location is behind Tysingers Motors Inc at 2712 Magruder Blvd, Hampton, VA 23666. Sponsors for the event are: Farmers Insurance District 21, Jax Wax of VA, Tysingers Motor Inc., & G. S. Grifana Carshows, Inc. for additional info call 757-825-6066 ask for Yeliz Entrance fee are $20 pre-registration or $25 day of show. Location: Tysingers Motors Inc at 2712 Magruder Blvd, Hampton, VA 23666 Oct 2nd Ride For Pink Virginia Beach, VA FREE Concert with the national recording artist FUEL !!! Join us Sunday Oct 2nd for the RIDE FOR PINK event. Presented by The Bikers Depot. Registration is $10 & from 9am to 11am held at 2 locations: On the Southside Bikers Depot, 612 Nevan Rd, Virginia Beach; VA. On the Peninsula Cheeseburger in Paradise, 12361 Hornsby Lane, Newport News. The Main Event will be held from THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE 7 12pm to 6pm at Hunt Club Farms, Virginia Beach, VA. Live Music, Food, Beverages, Tricycle Races, Corn Hole, Giveaways, Live & Silent Auctions & more. The Miss Ride For Pink Bike-ini Contest hosted by the International Bikini Team. After Party from 6pm to close at Grumpys Bar and Grill, 995 Kempsville Rd., Virginia Beach, VA. Rain Date: Sunday Oct 9, 2011 registration starts at same locations. Event located at Diesel Rock & Country Bar, 1375 Oceana Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA. For questions contact Phyllis at phdavis48@yahoo.com or (757) 6797999. For more info visit www.rideforpink.org or find us on Facebook. Oct 9th Dirt Drags @ Slades Park Surry, VA Gates open 9 a.m. Admission $15, kids under 10 not racing are FREE. Free vendor setup - please call 1st. Trophies & Cash-All Classes. Top Fuel at its Best-Pro Gas/Dirt Bikes. No Colors - No Glass - No Dogs!!! For info call Joe Brookman (804)221-3959. Rain date Oct 16th Oct 10th Columbus Day Oct 23rd Sherri Parker Memorial Poker Run & Bike Show Driver, VA Sherri Parker Memorial Poker Run and Bike Show Driver,VA. Benefiting the Sherri Parker Memorial Fund Inc., and the Driver Volunteer Fire Dept. Poker Run Registration 9:30-11:30 at Bayside Harley Davidson Portsmouth. Bike Show registration 12:00-2:00 in Driver. Rain date Oct.30. Contact Holly Hoffler at 757-538-3944 Nov 11th Veterans Day Nov 24th Thanksgiving Dec 10th Wreaths Across America Ride 2011 Info about Wreaths Across America project and specific Ride details for the following Virginia locations of Leesburg, Culpeper, Alexandria, Triangle, Winchester, Richmond, Amelia, Sandston, Yorktown, Mechanicsville, Suffolk, Hampton, Hopewell. Powell Valley Veterans Memorial Gardens, Staunton, Lynchburg, Danville, Arlington, & Scottsville, can be found at http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/Locations/Virginia Dec 25th Christmas

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Generation. We must never forget it. The liberties we enjoy as Americans today were preserved by the bravery of Americans at Normandy nearly seven decades ago. The stories of the Virginians who died on D-Day are told at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford and the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond. Today I urge all Virginians to visit these sites to pay honor to our great patriots, and to thank a World War II veteran, and all veterans, on this, the 67th Anniversary of the Allied landings at Normandy.

RICHMOND - Governor Bob McDonnell issued the following statement today in recognition of the 67th Anniversary of D-Day: Today, on the 67th anniversary of D-Day, we pause to remember and honor the 160,000 Allied military men who courageously landed on the beaches of Normandy and began the bold march across Europe that would defeat Hitler and liberate a continent. 9,000 were wounded or killed on that first day of fierce fighting. Those brave soldiers on the ground were supported by thousands more Allied servicemen and women in the air, sea and at home. My late father, John F. McDonnell, was one of them. Serving with the 306th Bomb Group of the 8th Air Force in England he helped provide cover and assistance for the landing. I lost my father last year. I know many Virginians of my generation have suffered similar losses recently, as the Greatest Generation slowly marches into history. These losses should remind us of how important it is that we reach out and thank the World War II veterans who are still with us today. The calendar is always turning; their heroism must never be taken for granted or forgotten. Today, I will have the honor of visiting with over 80 of our World War II veterans at the Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center in Richmond. I look forward to thanking them, on behalf of a grateful Commonwealth, for their sacrifice and selflessness. When the future of this world hung in the balance, young men and women from all across Virginia answered the call to service. They left behind quiet lives, devoted families, burgeoning careers and ongoing educations. They did so without hesitation. They simply did their duty. As we reflect on this historic anniversary today, it is difficult to truly comprehend what the Allied soldiers who stormed the beaches of Normandy felt and faced in that furious surf and bloodied sand. It is even more remarkable to consider that their individual acts of bravery on that day were replicated time and time again from the Hurtgen Forest to the beach at Iwo Jima. We owe our freedom to the men and women of the Greatest

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How to Pack for a Long Motorcycle Trip

There is nothing like hopping on the motorcycle with the promise of summer adventure out on the open road. With no barrier between you and the world, a warm breeze in your face and scenery zipping by, the feeling of total freedom is indescribable. However, packing for a long motorcycle trip requires a little creativity and flexibility because your usual travel luggage, no matter how small it is, just wont fit strapped on the back or in the motorcycle saddlebags. A little strategy, forethought and the following suggestions will help prepare for a memorable wind-in-your-hair motorcycle trip. Determine how many days you will be on the road then throw that number out the window. Regardless of how long you intend to travel, pack as if youre going away for a long weekend with just 3 complete outfits including undergarments. It isnt necessary to bring a new outfit for the entire length of your motorcycle trip. Even if your plans include motorcycle camping, many campgrounds offer laundry facilities or you can head into town for some site-seeing while your cloths go for a spin at the local Laundromat. Line the motorcycle saddlebag with a 13 gallon plastic bag then place your clothes inside. Your clothes will be protected from road-grime, moisture and your entire wardrobe can easily be removed to your hotel room - especially helpful if your saddlebags are not portable. When packing for a motorcycle road trip, make the most of limited luggage space by rolling cloths instead of folding. You will be able to fit a lot more clothing in the motorcycle saddlebags with this technique. If you are bringing a second pair of shoes (recommended) fill them with small items of clothing, like socks or underwear. If camping outdoors is on the itinerary, utilize the sleeping bag as the container for all your bedding and toiletries. Place miniature toiletries in a sealed plastic bag next to your nightwear and towel, roll them up inside your sleeping bag, and strap the roll to the backrest. When its time to hit the hay everything youll need will be handy. Plan for a cold spell or wet weather. Getting caught in the rain out on a motorcycle trip is never pleasant. If you think you might encounter rain, sacrifice one pair of pants to accommodate rain gear. Consider thin, light weight material that wont eat up space in your saddlebags in the event you get caught in a summer squall without a place to take cover. Be sure to include a warm scarf and insulated gloves should the weather take a temporary turn for the worse.

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FLH Panhead Duo Glide

This sweet ride belongs to John Martino Jr. The bike was a daily rider for John Sr. for as long back as John Jr. can remember. John Sr. made the from bumper with Miss Liz, his wifes name and his name, John on the seat rail while serving on the USS New Jersey. John Jr. got the bike in 1997 and with the help of friends Rick Bowers and Stewart Hutchinson restored the bike by working from 9:00am until 12:00pm every Sunday for a year. The bike is an all original 74 inch FLH Panhead duo glide but the sidecar is from a 1954.The red and white paint was applied by Stewart Hutchinson.

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motorist provision of your policy. Your company has charged you a premium for this protection! I am frequently asked if the increased coverage is going to cost a lot of You put on your leathers. You put on your boots. You put on your gloves. You money. No! If you have a good driving record, the average premium charge for an increase from $25,000 to $100,000 of liability insurance on your auto put on your helmet. You check your bike. You crank it. You look both ways. You pull away from the curb. You go down the road thinking how wonderful it policy is roughly $20 to $25 every six months, (less than the cost of an oil is to ride a motorcycle. Youve done all the right things. Youre wearing all the change) and the increased premium on your uninsured/underinsured right equipment. Youre taking all the precautions you know you have to take motorist coverage is about $2. Notice, I said on an automobile policy, thats to feel safe. You know there is always the possibility that someone might not where you want the additional coverage. Why, you ask, would I put it on my automobile? Simple . . . it is less expensive to increase your coverage on an see you and cause a crash, but this doesnt worry you because you know automobile than it is on a motorcycle. Motorcycle insurance premiums are they have insurance. higher than auto insurance premiums. So, add it to your car insurance. My So, you feel like youre pretty safe: but are you? Over eighty percent of motorcycle accidents are the fault of the automobile driver. In most cases, the advice is, buy all the liability coverage you can on your car, $300,000, automobile driver has insurance, but is it going to be enough? In other words, $500,000, whatever; youll automatically get the additional uninsured/ underinsured motorist coverage for a few dollars. are you going to be adequately covered by what someone else has Liability coverage of $500,000 costs about $372.00 per year. A typical purchased to protect you? Arent we all subject to the same advertising that premium for uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage of $500,000 costs tells us to save money on our car insurance? When your agent sells you a $56.00 a year. What does this have to do with a motorcycle? Plenty, in policy with Virginia minimum limits of $25,000, do you stop to think, is this Virginia, your car policy uninsured/underinsured coverage is also available to going to be enough to cover someone I injure? You dont think youre going you even if you wreck on a motorcycle provided the wreck is the fault of the to injure anyone. Instead, you look at the dollars and go for the lowest price. other person. The better news is it is also available for any member of your In doing this you are selling yourself short. You are not protecting yourself. family who lives with you. So, by increasing your liability coverage you can Let me explain. In Virginia, the amount of liability insurance you purchase to protect someone get this additional uninsured/underinsured protection for your family as well as yourself. you accidentally injure is the same amount of uninsured/underinsured motorist protection that you get. This is the cardinal rule to remember. This is Hey, heres some more good news, if you have more than one motor vehicle policy in your household, you get to add them together. For example . . . If automatic. This is true on each motor vehicle (car, truck, motorcycle) liability insurance policy you purchase, unless you specifically reject this coverage in you have a policy on your car which has $100,000 of liability and $100,000 uninsured/underinsured motorist protection and a policy on your motorcycle writing. Why is this important? This is important because this is the way you of $25,000 of liability and $25,000 uninsured/underinsured motorist protecare going to protect yourself. Lets go back to where you were on your bike; you are going down the street and someone pulls out in front of you causing tion, you have available $125,000 of uninsured/ underinsured protection. Heres an example of how it works: Joe Blow pulled out in front of you, you a collision. He didnt see you. Youre laid up in the hospital and youve got a struck his car, he had $25,000 of coverage and you only had $25,000 on fractured femur, youve got a good health insurance plan and that health your motorcycle, but you had $100,000 uninsured/underinsured protection on insurance plan will pay your medical bills. Lets go one step further and say you have a good employer and you have a lot of sick leave so you are going your car. Since you are insured under both policies, you get to add these policies together to determine the amount of coverage available to you. You to continue to receive your wages. Your femur injury is going to require an internal fixation. They have to operate have available $125,000 because Virginia allows you to stack or add together separate policies of motor vehicle liability insurance in the same household and put your leg back together and they bolt it and screw it and they put some internal pins in there and keep the whole thing wired up and its going to owned by family members to determine the available uninsured/underinsured coverage. Once his company offers its $25,000, you are eligible to recoup take you about six months or more before youre able to walk without $100,000 from your underinsurance protection. If he had no insurance, then crutches and youre going to have some permanent disability. The guy who you have available $125,000 of uninsured motorist protection. You may be hit you had $25,000 of coverage, the Virginia minimum limit, what the law eligible to receive compensation from all the other policies in your household says each car has to have. Your medical bills are going to run around also. $40,000 to $50,000, but this is covered by your medical insurance; youve Why not call your agent and take care of your number one priority. . You. lost six months of work and youve had to use your leave time. All youre Obtaining proper compensation for your injuries can be complicated, so you going to recover is $25,000. need an attorney if you are injured. However, to purchase additional Is this going to be enough? Is this going to be fair for what youve been protection for you and your family, you only need the ability to speak with through? Is this a fair amount? Lets suppose you dont have an employer your agent. Find out what it will cost to increase your liability coverage on who is going to pay you while youre out, so youve lost $10,000 in wages. your automobile and on your motorcycle. Once youve purchased the higher Lets assume also, that you dont have medical insurance or what you have liability limits and thus increased your uninsured/underinsured coverage, doesnt pay all the bills. $25,000 insurance certainly is not going to be enough to pay your bills and compensate you for what youve been through. youll congratulate yourself for being so smart by protecting yourself and your Is there a solution to this problem? Indeed there is. The answer is purchasing loved ones. Questions: Please call 1-800-321-8968 higher limits of liability insurance. Remember the rule: The more liability 1997 insurance you have, the more uninsured/underinsured motorist protection you get. How will my uninsured/underinsured motorist protection make a The preceding is for informational purposes only and should not be difference? Heres how it works in Virginia. considered legal advice. Before attempting to settle any claim you should If you have a $100,000 liability insurance policy with $100,000 uninsured/ underinsured motorist protection and the person who causes the wreck has a contact an attorney. The rules governing insurance coverage may be different in your state. $25,000 liability policy, once his company has offered its $25,000, you are eligible to receive from your company up to $75,000 under the underinsured Protection for You and Your Rider By J. Thomas McGrath, Attorney
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ABATE of Virginia welcomes all riders to join in the fight to protect your rights. No matter what you ride, we want YOU! For more information contact Sharon Keaton at 540-937-3924 or CulpeperSharon@Gmail. com. Stay on top of the latest ABATE news and events by visiting www.ABATEofVA.com. ABATE Coalfield Riders Chapter ( Grundy , VA ) meets 7PM every 2nd Saturday at Caleb & Melissa's garage, Deel Fork, Grundy , VA 24614-9600 . Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Steve Stacy at 276-935-2484 or SStacy@eqt.com ABATE Culpeper Chapter ( Culpeper , VA ) meets 7PM every 2nd Thursday at Hazel River Pub, 105 E Davis St, Culpeper , VA 22701. Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Tim Dalman at 540-219-6366 or TimDalman@ comcast.net ABATE 1st Capitol Chapter meets the 1st Sunday of every month at the Williamsburg Moose Lodge (5429 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188) NOT at Beachcombers in Yorktown. ABATE Iron Horse Calvary Chapter ( Lynchburg , VA) meets 7PM every 1st Tuesday at Mary Jane's Caf, 826 Kemper St, Lynchburg , VA 24502-3250. Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Tronco at 434-993-3197 or EvoTronco1@wmconnect.com ABATE Lonesome Pine Chapter (Wise, VA) meets 6:30PM every 1st Tuesday at Mosby's Restaurant, 205 Ridgeview Rd, Wise , VA 24293. Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Shag Mead at 276-565-4541 or ShageDawg@ hotmail.com ABATE Mason-Dixon Chapter ( Fairfax , VA ) meets 8PM every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at John's Place, 11104 Lee Hwy, Fairfax , VA 220305005. Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Bob Seoane at 703-206-0571or NightTommy2@yahoo.com ABATE Olde Dominion Chapter ( Falls Church , VA ) meets 8PM every 1st Monday at JVs Restaurant, 6666 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church , VA 220422145. Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Tank Fortner at 703-309-7197 or KeviRF80@aol.com ABATE River City Chapter ( Richmond , VA ) 'No meetings, just action!' For more information contact Steve Skeens at 804-389-8293 or HawgSke@msn.com ABATE Virginia Cruisers Chapter ( Hampton , VA ) meets 1PM every 1st Sunday at Mugzy's Grill, 1312 E. Pembroke Ave, Hampton, VA. Everyone welcome. For more information contact Pete Bulgart at 757-870-1517 or John at abateregion3@ yahoo.com. AMBASSADORS FOR JESUS CHRIST MOTORCYCLE MINISTRY (Virginia Chapter) Do you have a love for the lost and a passion for motorcycles? Then the Ambassadors for JESUS CHRIST may be for you. We meet the 4th Saturday of each month (except Nov and Dec) at the Major Hillard Library 824 Old George Washington Hwy N Chesapeake Va at 10am-12pm. For more information contact: Sean Bronx 757-338-1974, or Eric Holyman 757-237-6018, or www.ambassadorsecmm.org Beacons/Christian Motorcycle Association - Meetings: 2nd Monday of each month, Piccadilly Cafeteria, Military Hwy, 6-8 PM. Monthly ride: 4th Saturday of each month, depart from Shoneys on Indian River Rd. Check our website for ride times and more information: http://cmaner5. org/VA/BEACONSOFTIDEWATER or contact President Lenny Stowell at (757) 420-4411 or lenandtwogirls@yahoo.com Brothers In Arms MC The Brothers In Arms MC was formed to support the members of our armed forces, past and present, create a camaraderie between like-minded men and women from those services, share in our love of motorcycling and support veteran charities and causes. The Yorktown Chapter usually meets on the third Sunday of the month at various locations in the Yorktown area. The Brothers In Arms MC is a neutral, non-territorial club. For more information about the club and contact links, visit the chapter web site at www.biamc-yorktown.com. Christian Motorcyclist Association Northern Virginia Chapter 348 www.nvcrcma.com NVCR meets 3rd Sat each month @ Old Country Buffet in Manassas @ 9:00 am, President Rick Saunders, nvcrmail@msn.com Richmond, Va. 23230. Mike Walton, President (804) 514-9123 meetings come out and ride with us anyway. Its not about the meetings. For more information on meetings or rides please contact our chapter president, Mark Johnson, at president@star440.org or go the www.star440.org Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association. Our membership is comprised of Full Members (those with verified combat service) and Supporter Members ( those who have non-combat military service, and have a sincere dedication to helping veterans ). Many members continue to serve in our Armed Forces, with several serving in combat areas now. Virginia Chapter 27-1, Hampton Roads, Va. and Virginia Chapter 27-2, Quanitco, Va., Both chapters meet monthly. For informataion to join contact Ed Amerbadas Lonecke Jr., Commander Southern Virginia 27-1, at elonecke@cox.net or Graig Spanky Benson, Commander Northern Virginia 27-2, at f18spanky@cox.net Our Virginia website can be accessed through our National Website: http://combatvet.org/ Moose Riders District 8 Meetings 1st Monday of Month. Contact Bubba @ 804-691-7671. Email: kimandbubba1@ verizon.net or Jeff @ 804-892-3346 Email: hawgdawgrose@wmconnect.com Road Wench East Coast Womens Motorcycle Club in Northern Virginia Website: http://roadwenchmc.com/ Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100000803818092 TAMA Tidewater Albemarle Motorcycle Association. ALL clubs or any organization that hosts rides/events are welcome to attend. Come out & meet some good people from all around the area. Were all working together so that each one our rides/events can be scheduled not to conflict with others & then we can all have a successful turnout. Our meetings are held @ 7pm on the 3rd Thursday of every month (except December). Beginning January 20th, 2011, meetings will be held at Mary Jaynes Lazy Horse, 565 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake, VA23322. The Sons of God Motorcycle Club Ministry made up of Christian Bikers who share a vision of spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ with other bikers. We hold bible study every Monday evening. For more information call TJ (757) 819-3362, Thing (757) 621-4891 or Grape Ape (757) 831-1294. or visit our website at www.sonsofgodmc.org VA Sons Of Liberty Riders American Patriots Defending the Constitution www.sonsoflibertyriders.com Veterans First, Inc. Chapter 1 Richmond, VA- Non-profit org. whose mission is to assist our homeless veterans back into the mainstream of daily living. Meetings are held every 2nd Sunday of the month at 12:00 pm, Lakeside Moose Lodge, 1207 Hilliard Road, Richmond, VA 804 -3212905 www.veteransfirstinc.org Virginia Freedom Riders - Riders Against Constitutional Erosion (VFR-R.A.C.E.) exists as a grassroots State Motorcycle Rights Organization (SMRO) dedicated to protecting and restoring motorcyclists personal freedoms, liberties and individual rights. email: membership@vfr-race.com. Website:vfr-race.com Warriors of Christ Motorcycle Ministry. 4218 Old Hundred Rd. Chester, VA. 23831. Pastor Ron Walton Phone (804) 335-5025. Meets every Sunday @6pm and Tuesday @7pm. Visit us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/warriors of christ

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Tech Tips
Cams Part Two
Last month, we defined some common terminology to set the foundation for follow-on discussion. We get more questions on cams than any other subject, second only to exhaust systems. This time we will break this subject up into several parts, owing to space limitations in order to give such a lengthy topic the detail it requires. There is a sacrifice for every gain in every performance build. Understanding what to give up in order to realize substantial gains is the trick. Think in terms of WHERE you want your power whenever selecting a cam. Do you want the power down low, mid-range, or all out in the top end? Low end power is great for hole shots; but when we start approaching that shift point, the torque curve is falling fast. If youre a touring person and want the real power available when youre passing a big rig on a steep grade, mid-range power is the ticket. Top end rigs are better served for the folks running the quarter mile. In general terms, most street applications can get the best of both worlds with mid-range cams. To make a long story increasingly longer (well tie all of this together eventually) but its going to require consumption in small doses. Well also need to cover some of the other performance topics in order to illustrate how components work together. A recipe for disappointment is not doing your homework and using parts that dont play well with others. To start off, lets talk about the four events in cam timing. The least important event with regards to performance is exhaust valve opening. Earlier opening reduces pumping losses, taking advantage of the combustion (power stroke) to push exhaust gases out. Later opening utilizes more of the power stroke to continue driving the piston, but creates more work for the engine. This is one of the reasons stock bikes run hot (well address all the reasons in the near future). The next least important event is exhaust closing. Closing early is one of the factors that will reduce overlap, which is good for emissions but doesnt do well in the performance department. Closing later lends itself to more mid-range and top end power and helps reduce cranking compression in high compression set ups. Intake opening is next in line. Earlier opening allows the exiting exhaust gases to pull the fresh intake charge into the cylinder, resulting in a higher fill (volumetric efficiency). Later opening reduces emissions. The most important event is the closing of the intake valve. It has the most effect on power band and dynamic compression. Earlier closing makes idle and low speed operation nice, but the mid-range on up suffers. Closing later offers more power in the way of cylinder fill (more scavenging) and the ability to run higher compression. Well thats it for this month. Next month, well dive into a cam spec sheet and start looking into applications, including some discussion on lift and duration numbers. Craig Griswold and Mary Kirby are the owners of Two Gunners Custom Iron in Penn Valley. Questions and comments can be sent to e-mail: twogunners@gmail.com, or call 530-263-8071. Additional information can be found www.twogunnerscustomiron.com

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Dont sweat the petty things, but by all means do pet the sweaty things. One tequila, Two tequila, Three tequila, Floor. Atheism is a non-prophet organization. If man evolved from monkeys and apes, Why do we still have monkeys and apes? The main reason that santa is so jolly is because he knows where all the bad girls live. I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman, wheres the self-help section? She said if she told me, it would defeat the entire purpose. What if there were no hypothetical Questions? Is there another word for synonym? Where do forest rangers go to get away from it all? What do you do when you see an endangered animal eating an endangered plant? If a parsley farmer is sued..Can they garnish his wages? Would a fly without wings be called a walk? Why do they lock gas station bathrooms? Are they afraid someone will clean them? If a turtle doesnt have a shell, is he homeless or naked? Can vegetarians eat animal crackers? If the police arrest a mime, do they tell him he has the right to remain silent? How do they get deer to cross the road only at those yellow road signs?

What was the best thing before sliced bread? One nice thing about egotists: They dont talk about other people. Do infants enjoy infancy as much as Adults enjoy adultery? How is it possible to have a civil war? If you ate both pasta and antipasto, Would you still be hungry? If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done? Whose cruel idea was it for the word lisp to have an s in it? Why is it called tourist season if we cant shoot at them? Why is there an expiration date on sour cream? Why are hemorrhoids called hemorrhoids Instead of assteroids? A flat-chested young lady read an article in a magazine that stated Dr. Bumbutu in Africa could enlarge your breast without surgery. So she decided to go to Dr. Bumbutu to see if he could help her. Dr. Bumbutu advised her, Every day after your shower, rub your chest and say, Scooby doobie doobies, I want bigger boobies! She did this faithfully for several months, and to her utter amazement she grew a terrific Double D-cup rack. One morning she was running late, got on the bus, and in a panic realized she had forgotten her morning ritual. Frightened she might lose her lovely boobs if she didnt recite the ritualistic rhyme, she stood right there in the middle aisle of the bus, closed her eyes and said, Scooby doobie doobies, I want bigger boobies. A guy sitting nearby looked at her and asked Oh! Are you a patient of Dr. Bumbutus? Yes I am.. How did you know? He winked and whispered, Hickory dickory dock... A man bumps into a woman in a hotel lobby and as he does, his elbow goes into her breast. They are both quite startled. The man turns to her and says, Maam, if your heart is as soft as your breast, I know youll forgive me. She replies, If your penis is as hard as your elbow, Im in room 221.

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A Guide To Carrying Stuff On Your Motorcycle

You. Your motorcycle. The open road. Its all youll ever need, right? Well, clean underwear for tomorrow might be nice. And a few shirts, and a toothbrush, and maybe a camera. Plus a cellphone, a book to read and a sweater to wear to dinner. You know, come to think of it, another pair of pants and some shoes to replace your motorcycle boots would come in handy. So would a rainsuit, just in case. Pretty soon, it starts to add up. The fact is, whether youre headed out on a two-week trip or just picking up a box of cereal and a loaf of bread after work, there are times when you really need to carry stuff on your bike. And its instantly obvious when you look at most motorcycles that they werent designed to haul large quantities of anything. Fortunately, you arent the first person to discover this. Lots of riders have faced the dilemma of getting something from here to there over the past century or so. And theyve come up with plenty of innovative ideassome of which are likely to be right for your bike. In the column to the right, youll find a rundown of the major categories of motorcycle luggage, from cramming stuff in your jacket to high-end hard saddlebags, and everything in between. We list the pros and cons of each, give you tips on what to look for when buying and show you examples of some of the more interesting products in each category.

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White Trash Repairs is your one stop shop for some good ole, git r done ingenuity. See more of these ingenious ideas at www.whitetrashrepairs.com

Bubba the yard man:Yep its a tough moving the lawn mowers in and out of the rain Hey why not just remove the doors and put a ramp in its place. I must admit Bubba this is a win, an ugly win but a win.

Mom, where is my mirror??: So many little girls wondering where their mirror went to. Bubba at least remove the handle!

Feels Like Home: Because looking out the drivers side window is so over rated. Legal to drive like this probably not but the cool comfort of home oh yeah! Hey this would be great for when the in-laws come for a visit!

Shove it inNeed a tow? Just shove it in. This gives new meaning to free towing.

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Redneck Hot tub: The submitter wrote: Durable, cheap, big enough for two, and when youre donesend it to the barn

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Its important for you to know who your friends are out there when you hit the road! Welcome to our Biker Friendly Directory. The following is a list of establishments throughout the Mid-Atlantic that want you to know that theyre here for YOU. Whether its a bike dealer, service shop, restaurant, bar or any other type of business that welcomes our biking community through their doors, you can count on our family of friends to always welcome you in. ALL of our regular advertisers can be found, in bold, throughout this listing. All of our friends listed are Biker Friendly & most of them ride too, so they know exactly what you want & need. The staff here at Thunder Roads greatly appreciates of all of our advertisers continuous support each month - they are the sole financial supporters of this magazine. WE WOULD NOT EXIST WITHOUT THEM! So please give them the support that they truly deserve for being with us & drop by to see them for a visit. Let them know that you saw them here in Thunder Roads. If you know of a business that would like to join our Thunder Roads family of Biker Friendly Places, please give us a call (757) 831-2264 or email kelly@ thunderroads-virginia.com Where Theres Bikes.Theres Going To Be Thunder THUNDER ROADS * Pick up your FREE copy of Thunder Roads at these locations

Bikers Depot* 612 Nevan Rd Suite 108 Hilltop Virginia Beach, VA (757) 962-0159 www.thebikersdepot.com Cavellis Inc* 3514 Oaklawn Blvd Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 458-2016
Fast Lane Biker Gear & Accessories * 166 S. Rosemont Rd. Ste. G Virginia Beach, VA 23452 (757) 340-4446 Harley-Haven* 1920 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach, VA (757) 425-2458 www.hrhd.com Tidewater Motorcycles, Inc.* 4324 Godwin Blvd Suffolk, VA 23434 (757) 255-4200 www.tidewatermotorcycles.net WTF Leather Crafter * Seats, Sewing, Patches, Leather work 612 Nevan Rd, Suite 108 Hilltop Virginia Beach, VA (757) 962-0159

Shenandoah Harley-Davidson* 213 Rolling Thunder Lane Staunton, VA (540) 213-7433 www.shenhd.com Southside Harley-Davidson, Inc. * 385 North Witchduck Rd Virginia Beach, VA (757) 499-8964 www.hrhd.com
Thunder Road Harley-Davidson * 4960 Riverside Drive Danville, VA 24541-5630 (434) 822-BIKE (2453) www.thunderroadhd.com

DEALERS, PARTS & SERVICE Delaware Harley-Davidson of Seaford*_ 22586 Sussex Hwy. Seaford, Del. 19973 302-629-6161 www.hdofseaford.com also on Facebook Maryland All American Harley-Davidson * 8126 Leonardtown Rd. Hughesville, MD 20637 (888) 833-2REV www.allamericanh-d.com Harley-Davidson of Washington, DC * 9407 Livingston Rd. Ft. Washington, MD (888) HDFEVER www.hdwash.com Virginia

Groves Winchester Harley-Davidson * 140 Independence Drive Winchester, VA 22602 (800) 777-4275 or (540) 667-5655 www.hdwinchester.com
Jim McClures* Master Performance Cycles 3707 Rochambeau Dr. Williamsburg, VA 23188 (757) 566-0544 mrspokehead@aol.com

Waugh Enterprises Harley-Davidson* 385 Waugh Blvd Orange, VA 22960 800-88-WAUGH http://www.waughhd.com
AIRBRUSHING & PAINT Lloyds Airbrush & Design Steven Lloyd (804) 712-8871 steven@autopaint.com www.lloydsairbrush.com SEATS

INSURANCE

GEICO Powersports* Motorcycle, ATV, RV, Watercraft 1-800-44-CYCLE (442-9253) www.geico.com

BARS & RESTAURANTS

Absolut Cycle Worx * 5016 Midlothian Tpke Richmond, VA 23224 (804) 497-7000
ABW Designs * Andrew Walker 340 East Broadway Ave Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 452-0088 awalker@abwdesigns.us www.abwdesigns.us

Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson* 6450 George Washington Memorial Hwy Yorktown, VA (757) 872-7223 www.hrhd.com Outlanders * 4768 US Highway 211 West Luray, VA 22835 (540) 743-2040 www.outlanders.ws email: outlnd@shentel.net
Patriot Harley-Davidson * 9739 Fairfax Blvd Fairfax, VA (703) 352-5400 www.patriothd.com

Wolfmans Auto & Cycle Seats * Ed Wolford (540) 320-9978 www.HOT-ROD-INTERIORS.com

LEGAL SERVICES Epstein, Sandler & Flora P.C.* 413 W. York Street Norfolk, VA 23610 1-800-9-THE-LAW

North Carolina

Barrys Walnut Island Restaurant, Lodge,* Sports Center & Marina 169 Walnut Island Blvd Grandy, NC 27939 (252) 453-4153 www.walnutisland.com www.outerbanksbikeshow.com
Virginia Alley Caf & Sports Lounge 688 N Main St Kilmarnock, VA 22482 (804) 436-1100

ASX Motorcycle Parts * 17200 Hull St. Rd. (5.5 mi West of Rt. 288) Moseley, VA 23120 (804) 639-1555 Big Daddyz Cycles * 2810 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. Hayes, VA 23072 (In Gloucester County) (4 miles over the Coleman) 804-642-3436 fax# 804-642-1461 bigdaddyzcycles@verizon.net www.bigdaddyzcycles.com

Tom McGraths Motorcycle Law Group* The Firm That Rides Dedicated to protecting the rights of injured motorcyclists 1-800-321-8968 www.motorcyclelawgroup.com
BIKER ACCESSORIES, APPAREL, LEATHERS & GIFTS

Pro Street Cycles * 8075 Jefferson Davis Hwy Richmond, VA 23237 (804) 271-7766 (804) 271-7785 Fax
Revolutionary Harley-Davidson * 1915 Pocahontas Trail Unit F-5 Williamsburg, VA 23185 (757) 565-5122 www.hrhd.com

Awful Arthurs Restaurant & Raw Bar * 6078 Mechanicsville Tpke, Suite 6 Mechanicsville, VA 23111 (804) 559-4370 Boneshakers Sports Bar and Grill* 1297 General Booth Blvd Virginia Beach, VA 23451 (757) 502-4918 www.boneshakersvb.com

Virginia Big Daddy Leather* 1900 Princess Anne Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401 (540) 899-0048 www.bigdaddyleather.com

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Clutch Bar & Grill* 1485 General Booth Blvd (Behind Hooters) Virginia Beach, VA 23452 (757) 491-2229 www.clutchbarandgrill.com email: info@clutchbarandgrill.com

The Blue Heron Restaurant * 9100 Wilcocx Neck Road Charles City, VA 23030 (804) 829-9070 www.riversrest.com The Ville (Formerly Scooters) * 7526 Mechanicsville Tpke Mechanicsville, VA 23111 (804) 730-8888
CUSTOM SCREEN PRINTING & EMBROIDERY

Kampers Lodge Campground* 3465 Highway 301 N Wilson, NC 27893 (252) 237-0905 www.kamperslodge.com
Virginia

BIKER CHURCHES

Country Folks Grille & Saloon * 12912 Plaza Drive Richmond, VA 23233 (804) 784-0181
Damon & Company Sports Bar & Grill * 7104 George Washington Mem. Hwy, Rt 17 North Gloucester, VA (804) 693-7218 www.damonsbar.com

Outlanders River Camp* 4253 US Hwy 211 West Luray, VA (540) 743-5540 www.outlandersrivercamp.net
LIMOSINE SERVICES

Goochland Restaurant * 2966 River Rd West Goochland, VA 23063 (804) 556-9990

Grumpys Bar & Grill* 2 Locations 3541 South Plaza Trail Virginia Beach, VA 757) 463-5033
995 Providence Square Shopping Center Virginia beach, VA 23464
(opening in June)

PSDTEEZ (757) 595-5525 www.psdteez.com

KNIVES & TACTICAL EQUIPMENT

Down Under Limosine (804) 784-4024 Serving Central Virginia www.downunderlimosine.com

MOTORHOMES & RVs

Blades & Barrels Contact us to be a vendor at your event BladesAndBarrels51@yahoo.com (804) 243-6756
MOTORCYCLE RACES & EVENTS

Liberty Biker Church* 17011 Courthouse Hwy Isle of Wight County, VA Hang-around (social) time: 10 a.m. with free donuts and coffee. Worship service: 11 a.m. with Christian rock band Stronghold providing the church music. Contact is Pastor Jim Manner, (757) 376-3612. We hold services every Sunday & Blessing of the Bikes the 1st Sunday of each month.
Rushing Wind Ministry 29025 Three Notch Rd. Mechanicsville, MD 20659 Gordon Bacon, Preacher (240) 577-0605 bfcgordon@yahoo.com Sunday service 10am-10:30am. Gathering and fellowship with coffee and snacks. Wednesday Bible study 7pm-8:30 & Friday night bike night 6:30pm-10pm

Freedom R.V. Rentals & Sales 11256 Old Telegraph Rd Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798-3379 www.FreedomRV.com
PERSONAL SERVICES Kuttin Station * For ALL your hair needs! 20820 Carson Rd Dinwiddie, VA 23841 Biker Specials! (804) 469-9003

HOOTERS Richmond West Broad * 7912 West Broad Street (804) 270-WING HOOTERS* 2401 West Hundred Rd Chester, VA (804) 425-WING
Knuckleheads Roadhouse * 401 North Witchduck Road Virginia Beach, VA 23462 (757) 644-6200 www.knuckleheadsvb.com Padows Hams and Deli A Tradition of Taste since 1934 8161 Atlee Road Mechanicsville, VA 23111 804-569-1610 hanoverhams@aol.com

Slades Park Dirt Drag Racing 1111 Mount Ray Drive Surry, Virginia 23883 Contact Joe Brookman (804) 221-3959 or fax (804) 7370616
MOTORCYCLE RENTALS

SIGNS * BANNERS * GRAPHICS

Shenandoah Harley-Davidson* 213 Rolling Thunder Lane Staunton, VA 24401 (540) 213-8026 www.shenandoahhd.com
POWDER COATING

SHOE, BOOT & LEATHER REPAIR

Dakota Cobblers Shoppe* 7068 Longview Drive Hayes, VA 23072 (804) 642-4138
TOWING Peaco Towing Inc.* 6906 School Ave. Richmond, Va 23228 804-262-1001

Wright Sign Service* 8008 Hankins Industrial Park Rd Toano, VA 23188 phone (757) 566-8329 fax (757) 566-8636 wsart@wrightsign.com

Quaker Steak and Lube* www.thelube.com 3 Locations 12832 Jefferson Ave.* Newport News, VA (757) 874-LUBE (5823) & 8000 Broad St.* Richmond, VA (804) 217-WING & 1300 Central Park Blvd* Fredericksburg, VA (540) 786-4688
Steel Horse Bar and Grill * 1920 W. Hundred Rd. (1/2 mile east of I-95 on Rt. 10) Chester, VA 23836 (804) 706-6600 www.steelhorseva.com

J & J Powder Coating* 2424 Castleton Commerce Way, Suite 1101 Virginia Beach, VA. 23456 (757) 406-2922 FUN PLACES TO STAY

North Carolina

Barrys Walnut Island Restaurant, Lodge,* Sports Center & Marina 169 Walnut Island Blvd Grandy, NC 27939 (252) 453-4153 www.walnutisland.com www.Barrysbikerally.com
Comfort Inn Oceanfront South 8031 Old Oregon Inlet Road Nags Head, NC (800) 334-3302

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FRANCE PARALYZED BY PROTESTING BIKERS Despite pouring rain, nearly 100,000 angry motorcyclists brought every major city in France to a standstill in protest of unfair proposals including requiring every rider to wear a fluorescent yellow high visibility vest, banning traffic filtering (lane splitting), and increasing the size of motorcycle registration plates.Organized by the Federation Francaise des Motards en Colere (FFMC French Federation of Angry Bikers) through its highly efficient network of regional and local offices, Paris alone saw more than 15,000 bikers blocking the heart of the capital, with thousands more paralyzing dozens of cities across the country for hours with demonstrations against the French government and interior minister Claude Guant for their anti-motorcycle policies and proposals. Bikers in France are just fed up with Guants stupid proposals and his I cant see you, I cant hear you attitude, to the extent that almost 100,000 of them have today stood up against their government and paralyzed the whole nation, reported www.ukfrancebikers.com. In response to the largest motorcycle protest in Frances history, road safety director Michle Merli said on national radio that bikers misunderstood the proposed obligation to wear a high visibility vest but would rather propose to riders that they wear a little yellow strap around their arm so that they can be better seen by motorists. UK France bikers.com says they believe that it is not the bikers who have misunderstood the latest governments proposals but rather the French government who continue to severely misunderstand and under-estimate the safety of riders. Product Safety Commission against youth-sized cycles which contain lead in certain components like batteries and brakes. If passed with the Rehberg language intact, the federal funding measure would prohibit the CPSC from using money to enforce lead-content limits on off-highway vehicles intended for sale to children 12 and under. In other developments in opposition to the lead law, a key Congressional subcommittee has approved a bill to exempt dirtbike and ATV battery terminals and other lead-content parts from the CPSC enforcement. On May 12, the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade voted to pass the Enhancing CPSC Authority and Discretion Act, which now goes to the full Committee on Energy and Commerce for further consideration.

NORTH CAROLINA PROHIBITS MOTORCYCLE-ONLY CHECKPOINTS HB 381 an Act to Prevent Law Enforcement Agencies from establishing patterns for vehicle stops at checking stations based on a particular type of vehicle is now Session Law 2011-216, reports Doc Ski, legislative director for CBA/ABATE of North Carolina and a member of the National Coalition of Motorcyclists Legislative Task Force (NCOM-LTF). The legislation passed unanimously through both houses of the legislature, and was signed into law on June 23 by Governor Beverly Perdue, making North Carolina the second state in a month to enact such laws in response to NHTSA funding of motorcycle-only checkpoints to stop motorcyclists en route to major biker events to check equipment and paperwork. This bill, sponsored by Rep. John A. Torbett (R-Stanley), provides that a vehicle checkCONGRESS CONSIDERS ALCOHOL PROHIBITION point pattern designated by a law enforcement agency shall Recognizing that higher levels of ethanol in gasoline can not be based on a particular vehicle type and must include cause engine damage and void warranties for motorcycles, all types of vehicles, but does not restrict any other type all-terrain vehicles and many other small gas-powered mo- of checkpoint or roadblock which is otherwise lawful. In tors, U.S. Representative Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) has addition to preventing motorcycle-only roadblocks, Goverintroduced H.R. 748 to prohibit the EPA from authorizing nor Perdue also signed HB 113 to increase the minimum the use of gasoline containing greater than 10% ethanol. penalties for violating the right of way of a motorcyclist. The The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently apprevious fine for this infraction was a mere $25, but this bill proved E15, gasoline containing 15% alcohol, for use in sponsored by Rep. Ric Killian (R-Raleigh) calls for a $200 2001 or newer cars and light duty trucks, though most onfine for a driver who causes a motorcyclist to leave his or off-highway motorcycles and all ATVs are not approved travel lane. The fine is increased to $500 if there is property for its use, and using the hotter-burning fuel could void the damage or personal injury sustained from this violation. manufacturers warranty. Motorcyclists should be concerned Both laws become effective December 1, 2011. about the availability of compatible fuel supplies if gas stations primarily provide E15 gasoline for the majority of their STATES GREEN-LIGHT RED-LIGHT LAWS customers, and riders are urged to contact their CongresMotorcyclists in a growing number of states are being alsional Representative to support H.R. 748. lowed to go through red lights when sensors arent able to detect they are there. Effective July 1, Virginia became FEDERAL EFFORTS TO HALT LEAD LAW the tenth state since 2002 to give motorcyclists license to Congressman Denny Rehberg (R-MT) successfully inserted proceed with caution after stopping when the device that language into an appropriations bill on June 17 to prevent causes the light to change from red to green doesnt actithe government from using federal funds to enforce a ban vate, while a similar bill in Illinois sits on the governors desk on the sale of kids dirtbikes and ATVs due to the lead awaiting his signature. HB 1981 by Virginia State Delegate content of certain components. A so-called Lead Law was Thomas A. Greason (R-Potomac Falls) allows riders of passed by Congress in 2008 to protect children from the motorcycles, mopeds and bicycles to treat red lights as stop toxic metal typically contained in cheap imported toys, but signs provided they come to a complete stop for two cycles the sales ban has also been enforced by the Consumer of the light before proceeding with due care when safe to do
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so. Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has until August 29 to sign or veto HB 2860 by Rep. Dan Beiser (D-Alton) which would permit motorcycle operators to proceed through a steady red signal that fails to change to green within a reasonable period of time. In order to garner support for the measure, the city of Chicago was exempted from the proposed new law. Kansas also recently passed a dead red law that allows motorcyclists to run inoperable red lights without risking a ticket, and similar legislation has passed in Minnesota (2002), Tennessee (2003), Arkansas (2005), Idaho (2006), Wisconsin (2006), North Carolina (2007), South Carolina (2008), and Missouri (2008). Texas and California have addressed the problem by passing laws to require stoplights to be fitted with sensors that can detect motorcycles. PENNSYLVANIA OKAYS SUNDAY BIKE SALES Governor Tom Corbett marked the midpoint of the 2011 legislative session in July by signing dozens of new laws, including legislation allowing Sunday sales for motorcycle dealers. Effective in sixty days, licensed Pennsylvania motorcycle dealers will be allowed to sell, buy or trade bikes on Sunday. Current law allows the sale of motorcycle parts and other merchandise on Sunday, but not bikes. SB 419 is designed to give Pennsylvania dealers a level playing field with neighboring states that allow Sunday sales. Supporters have said sales have fallen in southeast Pennsylvania stores and have grown in New Jersey and Maryland since Sunday sales began recently in those states. old helmet law appears destined for their governors desk, where its fate is no more certain.The Michigan Senate recently voted 24-14 to approve a measure that would allow motorcyclists 21 or older to go lidless if they have been licensed to operate a motorcycle for at least two years or have passed a safety course, though ABATE of Michigan opposes an amendment requiring $100,000.00 in medical coverage to ride without a helmet, calling it excessive and noting that many insurance companies dont offer such coverage, and if they did the cost would be prohibitive. ABATE says they will fight to have the insurance requirement removed as the bill moves through the house, but though republican Governor Rick Snyder remains noncommittal he has hinted to the Detroit News that hes willing to consider the elimination of Michigans motorcycle helmet law in the context of general auto insurance reforms that hes preparing to propose to lawmakers. Three previous attempts to repeal the helmet law have been vetoed by prior governors, twice by Snyders immediate predecessor democratic governor Jennifer Granholm.

JUDGE UPHOLDS PATCH-HOLDERS RIGHTS A federal judge has rejected an unprecedented bid by the U.S. government to seek control of a gangs name and its identity - via its logo - through a court order in a case involving the notorious Mongols motorcycle club, according to the Associated Press report regarding an eight-page ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Otis Wright, II who wrote on June 28, 2011 that he must regrettably rule in favor of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON AUTOMOBILE LICENSE PLATE Mongols because the group itself was not named in a 2008 DEBUTS IN WISCONSIN The first-ever Harley-Davidson racketeering indictment. To summarize the Courts findings, license plate for automobiles is now available to Wisconsin Aid to Injured Motorcyclists Attorney Boyd Spencer of Penndrivers to help fund safety initiatives. The new license plate sylvania wrote: Since the Mongols Nation Club was never is the first and only Harley-Davidson branded plate availindicted, much less ever convicted of any criminal act, able anywhere in the United States, and it is only being then the criminal forfeiture of the trademark owned by the offered in Wisconsin -- the birthplace of Harley-Davidson. Mongols Nation was in total error. The Mongols Motorcycle Harley-Davidson Motor Company is partnering with the Wis- Club, or Mongol Nation, owned the trademark of the club consin Department of Transportation to make the Harleycolors since 1969. Any assignment made by any member of Davidson/Share the Road plates available for automobiles, the club to himself or any other individual was void. This is light trucks and motor homes as of April 13, 2011. The cost because the trademark was a collective membership mark of the plates will include a $15 issuance fee, and an annual which can only be owned by the organization for which the $25 donation that will help support safety initiatives through- Mark stands. Only the Mongols Club, or Mongols Nation out the state. The car-size license plate was designed in could have a property interest or own the patch, colors, or collaboration with the Harley-Davidson Motor Company trademark for the patch or colors. Since the Mongols were Styling Team. The words Share the Road are displayed to not indicted in the criminal action, the property of anyone emphasize the importance of motorcycle safety. other than the defendants in a criminal action, cannot have their personal property forfeited. This order, and the prior DELAWARE GOVERNOR VETOES HELMET LAW REPEAL litigation that led up to this order, is a victory for the rights Governor Jack Markell has vetoed HB 95 which would have of motorcycle clubs to own, display, and fly their colors, repealed the requirement that persons operating a motorwithout forfeiture by the government. cycle in Delaware carry a safety helmet. Since 1978 when the state repealed their mandatory helmet law, Delaware QUOTABLE QUOTE: What lies behind us and what lies has one of the most unique helmet laws on the books by before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. requiring riders to have a helmet in their possession on the Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) American Poet bike, but not requiring those over 18 to actually wear one. & Philosopher Even as Delaware riders hear of their governors decision, all eyes are on Michigan where a bill to repeal their 42-year
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Well here we are in the mist of summer with scorching heat and many of us who are bikers love the evening rides. My wife has just started riding with me this year and what a sweet blessing that is. On July 9th we celebrated our 35th Wedding Anniversary with all our closest friends. We met on the 4th of July weekend back in 1973 and fell in love. We never had the opportunity to date at first but somehow we knew it was right. I was a country boy from Millsboro, Delaware and she was a city girl from Camden, New Jersey. My heritage is British and Native American and hers Italian and German. What a concoction that was. All our children turned out Normal LOL. It has certainly been an interesting journey and it is not over yet. We have walked many different paths over the years but the most interesting path has been the one we have been walking on with the Lord since May 26th 1981. Genesis 5:24 And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him. Colossians 1:27 To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Revelation 3:4 You have a few names even in Sardis who have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with Me in white, for they are worthy. Sometimes, the more significant, powerful, or influential someone is, the less you know about him or her. There are some people of influence whose names most of us have never heard, yet they make decisions which affect millions of lives. Enoch, is a Biblical character who we know hardly anything besides his age and genealogy; but we do know this -- that Enoch walked with God -- and then God took him. What an example! Is there anything greater that can be said about someone than, They walked with God? Enochs life was forever marked by this one thing: his personal relationship with the Lord. He somehow lived such a life that was so pleasing to God that He just transformed the mans earthly body and took him to glory without ever experiencing death and this was long before the Holy Spirit was poured out on all flesh. But this ought to be the simple secret of the life of every believer. Walk with Him, because the mystery that was hidden from mankind is now revealed to us through His Son Christ in you the HOPE OF GLORY; so that now, every truly born again soul can walk with the living God through His constantly indwelling presence. We need to realize the opportunity weve been given?

The simplicity of this truth cannot be overstated. The Lord Himself told Martha, One thing is necessary... intimacy with Him; a conscious choice to walk with God, to think about Him, to look at Him, to talk with Him, rest in Him, obey Him, care about him, serve Him, and love Him in a million ways. We are all guaranteed the resurrection that Enoch experienced because Jesus walked with God and totally pleased Him. And we have the choice to follow His example ...just as Enoch did.

Gordon (Preacher) Bacon, presently overseer of Rushing Wind Ministry in Southern Maryland and the founder of Southern Maryland Bikers For Christ and also serves as Maryland state elder for Bikers for Christ. Missionary on the Navajo reservation, Pastored in Az, West Virginia, and Lexington Park, MD.As well as establishing a Christian school. Educated at Sweetwater Bible College in Glendale, AZ. Ordained 1983 by Rock Church, Virginia Beach, VA. Married for thirty seven years to Debbie Santanello-Bacon, father of Gordon Deon Bacon(39) Gordon Ellis(Gordy) Bacon Jr. (34), Christina Bacon-Knull (32) and Janine Bacon (30). We have seven grandchildren ranging from nine years old to nineteen years old.

Connect with Us 1 (800) 525-LOVE (5683) Every day, God uses K-LOVE to make a difference in millions of lives. By providing positive music and inspirational stories, K-LOVE helps people draw closer to God. Unlike other radio stations, K-LOVE has a full time ministry team that processes over 100 phone calls a day of listeners in need of guidance. The pastors and staff at K-LOVE pray for over 1,000 prayer requests every day, and on average, intervene in one suicide case per day. If K-LOVE has impacted your life, it is because generous listeners stepped out on faith to support the ministry of K-LOVE. We ask that you also take that step of faith and enable us to continue making a positive difference in our world. Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble. (Proverbs 13:20 NLT) Thunder Roads Virginia is a K-LOVE Business Team Member. Find a stationnear you at www.klove.com THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE 39

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Southern Highlands
Since there wasnt enough area to spread out all the beauty of Southwest Virginia, it had to be stacked as high as 5,000 feet in some places, just to get it all in. Thus, the mountains of Southwest Virginia. A quick look at this map invites you to miles and miles of byways through mountains of spectacular beauty. Youll come upon villages where churches have steeples with bells, and they are still rung. Dont be surprised if the residents wave to you as you pass by. A typical byway drive would be Route 52 north out of Wytheville. A stop at Big Walker Mountain Lookout is highly recommended the view is breathtaking. Then follow Route 42 southwest to Route 16. At that point, whether you head north or south, youre in for a treat. Going south will take you to Mount Rogers, and this is as lofty as it gets in Virginia 5,729 feet. If you opt for heading north on Route 16, you head toward Tazewell, which typifies towns that can be discovered on Virginias byways. East of Tazewell is Burkes Garden, often called Gods Thumbprint because of its geological formation. Only 260 people live in its 20,000 acres, sharing the area with an abundance of wildlife. At any turn in the road you might find a whitetail deer curiously staring at you. Tourist-watching apparently is a favorite pastime of the wildlife in this relatively unpeopled area. Dont try to cover Southwest Virginia in a byway tour of just a day or two theres just too much of it. And beware of an overload of the senses: the sound of songbirds, the sweet scent of honeysuckle, the feel of warm daytime sun and cool evening breezes and the sight of mountains that touch sun, moon and stars

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The Official Newsletter of Virginias First Motorcyclists Rights Organization www.abateva.org Any Biker Friendly Business that offers a 10% discount to ABATE of VA members, will get a free business card size ad in every Freewheelin issue.

GOOD FOR YOU

Eggs
Misconception: Eggs are high in dietary cholesterol, so they dont belong in my diet. Why Theyre Good for You: Eggs are one of the riches food sources of choline, a nutrient critical to brain function. They contain lutein and zeazanthin, antioxidants that may keep eyes healthy and ward off the leading cause of blindness, macular degeneration. As a whole nutritional package, eggs are hard to beat: Theyre inexpensive, contain the highest-quality protein on the planet, and are loaded with small amounts of vital nutrients, including folate, riboflavin, selenium, B12, and choline. At 75 calories apiece, eggs are also a nutrientdense food that makes a smart and low-calorie contribution to any menu.

FREEDOM RVS FAMILY FUN DAY - Aug 6th ! 12pm - 5pm. Activities for the whole family! Hamburgers * Hot Dogs * Cornhole for the adults * Face painting for the kids. Email Tim for more info tim_freedomrv@earthlink.net. Or call Freedom R.V. Rental & Sales (804)798-3379. Rain date Aug 20th

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EASY GRILLIN CORN IN HUSKS First off, peel back husks to stem, but do not remove them completely. Desilk the corn, get all that very fine corn hair off of it. Rub clean hands up and down the corn looking for any stubborn little pieces. If need be, use a damp cloth. Spread any of the custom butters below and slather it all over your ear of corn. Gently pull husks back up and in place and tie with kitchen string. Grill corn directly on the grill over medium heat, uncovered for 25 minutes. Turn occasionally to ensure even cooking throughout.

JOEYS CARIBBEAN SHRIMP ON THE GRILL 100 Count of XXL pre-cooked & shelled, tail on, frozen shrimp 2 Sticks of Melted Butter Extra Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil 1/2 Jar of Caribbean Jerk Seasoning (McCormick or other, in spice aisle) 1/2 Jar of Roasted Garlic & Bell Pepper Triple up your aluminum foil and shape it like a boat. In a bowl, mix up your melted butter with your frozen shrimp and all your seasonings. Salt & Pepper taste. Carefully pour into boat; fold down top and fold in sides. Place on platter to take to grill and gently slide off of platter and onto hot grill. These cook literally in PARSLEY & CHIVE BUTTER apprx. 4 minutes. It only takes the shrimp to unthaw and absorb Take one stick of real butter; softened, place in small bowl an add 2 the mix. Remove from grill, again, gently onto a platter and turn Tablespoons of fresh or dried parsley and 2 Tablespoons of fresh or down top foil gently. Leave side foil rolled up. These are best just dried chives. Remember.....if you use dried herbs, be sure and rub eaten out of the foil as we did at KY Bikefest. This is our son Joeys them together between your fingers or hands as you add them to recipe, and we cooked 200 and they were G O N E in about 10 minyour recipe. It wakes them up and brings the flavor back to life. Mix utes! So easy, yet so delicious. Try this.....and you can also do this all ingredients together thoroughly and youve got a kickin good same ingredients and method to cook frozen corn on the cob, or butter perfect for your corn on the cob. fresh corn. It truly soaks up all the butter and spices and is fabulous! If you wanted to do a large batch of shrimp or corn, just get those WASABI BUTTER throw-away aluminum high-sided pans at any grocery store. Again, take one stick of real butter, softened, place in small bowl and add 2 Tablespoons of chopped green onion (scallions) and 2 TRADITIONAL & SIMPLE BANANAS FOSTER tsps. of prepared Wasabi and 1/2 tsp. of Soy Sauce. 4 Bananas; Peeled & Halved, Cut 1/4 inch slices 1 Stick of Butter; Melted MAPLE, PAPRIKA & CHILI BUTTER 1/2 Cup of Quality Brown Sugar You got it; 1 stick of softened butter in a bowl, then add 1/4 cup 1/4 Cup of Quality Dark Rum of quality maple syrup, 1 Tablespoon of Paprika and 1 level tsp. of Take your melted butter, add in your brown sugar and let it mix chili powder. This has a good, bold flavor to it, yet mellowed by the well. Add in your bananas and let cook down until caramelized maple. and nice and thick. Pour in your rum and take a long, grill lighter and catch the rum on fire, be sure and stand back when lighting. REAL FRUIT JUICE BUTTER It will flame up fast, but cook of fast also. Serve your Bananas Fos1 stick of softened butter in a bowl, add the juice of ter over top of quality vanilla ice cream or a good buttery pound one lime, plus zest of one lime, the juice of one cake......or better yet, both! lemon, plus zest and lastly, the juice of one orange and zest. Mix all together and you have got one bright and zesty butter perfect for grilled corn.

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Busy Atlantic Hurricane Season Still Up Ahead. The peak months of the 2011 Hurricane Season are here. We need to prepare for the active to extremely active hurricane season that is expected for the Atlantic Basin this year, according to the seasonal outlook issued by NOAAs Climate Prediction Center a division of the National Weather Service. As with every hurricane season, this outlook underscores the importance of having a hurricane preparedness plan in place.

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