Born To Ride Florida Issue #137 - October 2015

Contents In Memory of Phil Peterson

October Issue 137

Ad Index

Features Stunt Wars Returns to Orlando Thunder Beach-Panama City Willie’s Ol’ School Chopper Show Marketing your Business Test Ride-H-D Softail Slim FLS

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Columns Craven Moorehead Spyke & Mike

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Departments Hottest Bike Nights Featured-Sanford Bike Fest Movie Review-Chopper Chicks Born To Ride.com Events

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Reports Finz Finds-Webb of the Spider Ride Women’s World Badass Chaps-Custom Leather Horse Power with Cycle Rama Meet Jean Davidson

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On The Cover Space Coast Harley-Davidson Vietnam Traveling Wall Oct 15-18

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Orlando,FL (September 4, 2015) - Stunt Wars, the largest and longest running spectator focused motorcycle stunt riding competition, is set to return to the Orlando Speed World Oval Track in Orlando, Fla., October 10-11, 2015.

Stunt Wars 2015 Orlando will feature the world’s premier professional motorcycle stunt riders competing in various stunt events in front of thousands of spectators at the well-known Oval Track. In addition to the adrenaline charged weekend of stunt events, festivities will also include motorcycle related vendors, motorcycle dealers, motorcycle

displays, various stunt demos, a custom bike show, a Miss Stunt Wars 2015 bikini contest, giveaways, food, drinks, music and a stunt biker weekend party.

“Stunt Wars 2015 Orlando is going to be the most exciting motorcycle stunt event that we have ever put together,” said Stunt Wars President, co-founder, and former professional stunt rider Chris Nichols. “And that says a lot as we’ve been hosting stunt competitions since the early 2000s. Both stunt motorcycle fans and the stunt riders have been looking forward to the return of Stunt Wars, and we are excited to meet the demand by bringing the event to the Orlando market

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this October.” With the motorcycle industry’s renewed focus on the next generation of motorcycle riders, Stunt Wars and the stunt riding market is seeing immense interest from motorcycle manufacturers, enthusiasts and fans alike. “Stunt riding has always been a part of motorcycle culture and it is definitely an exciting time to host the latest installment of Stunt Wars in Orlando,” added co-founder of Stunt Wars and former professional stunt rider Adam Chumita. “We’ve seen an impressive amount of buzz generated from stunt riders, fans, and sponsors, which are essential to the success of Stunt Wars events.”

With quality sponsors already in place, Stunt Wars 2015 is poised to bring another great motorcycle event to Orlando. The Motorcycle

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Mechanics Institute (MMI), which trains the motorcycle industry’s most respected service technicians, is the title sponsor and exclusive motorcycle technician training sponsor of Stunt Wars 2015 Orlando.

Roaring Toyz, the cutting edge leader in quality custom motorcycle builds and parts, is sponsoring the motorcycle drift competition.

Triumph Motorcycles, manufacturer of premium British motorcycles and a market leader in the adventure bike segment, is the exclusive presenting sponsor of the Individual Freestyle Stunt Competition.

Aspen Dental practice owner Dr. Gillan is the presenting sponsor of the custom bike show. Aspen Dental, which sponsors NASCAR driver Danica Patrick, is one of the largest and fastest-growing networks

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of independent dental care providers in the U.S. with more than 400 practices across 27 states. The Fran Haasch Law Group is the presenting sponsor of the exciting Circle Wheelie Challenge. Born to Ride TV and Magazine has also hopped on board as the official media sponsor of Stunt Wars 2015 Orlando.

Additional sponsors include Super Street Bike Magazine, Thunder Road Financial, All State Insurance agent David Brooks, Indian Motorcycle Orlando, B&L Tires, Fun Bike Center Motorsports, and RPM One. “We have received a tremendous amount of support from national and local sponsors, who are essential in making this event possible,” explained Nichols. “We are excited to see the

competition heat up this year at Stunt Wars. We’ll see you all in Orlando come October.” For more information about Stunt Wars 2015 Orlando visit www.StuntWars2015.com or contact Chris Nichols at StuntWarsChris@StuntWars2015.com.

About Stunt Wars Inc. Stunt Wars is a motorcycle event, promotions and marketing company and the original sanctioning entertainment company in the sport of motorcycle freestyle stunt riding. Stunt Wars organizes and promotes the sport’s largest spectator motorcycle freestyle stunt competitions attracting hundreds of competitors and thousands of spectators from around the world.

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Web of the Spider Ride Congratulations to Bert’s Black Widow HarleyDavidson the new ownership and a whole new attitude to better serve you the customer. Finz Finds has an excellent ride this month that will make you have to see this dealership and the beautiful roads that will make this a great destination ride. Before we get into the ride, there is breaking news about this new attitude and a record breaking salesman named Jan Disanti.

My name is Gunnar Gibson and I’m on the marketing team at Bert’s Black Widow Harley-Davidson in Port Charlotte, FL. In the month of August one of our salesman, Jan Disanti sold a record breaking 44 motorcycles. Now we don’t actually know if he is the top salesman in the country, but we can’t find anyone who beat that and the previous record is 41. A Big Congratulations from Born To Ride goes out to Jan Disanti and if you’re looking for a motorcycle, we urge you to give Jan a call. 941883-8000. “Oh and Ladies, just so you know, Jan is single...”

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Start from Black Widow Harley-Davidson Head east on FL-776 (0.3 mi) Make a U-turn Continue on FL-776 (14.2 mi) Turn left onto Beach Rd (1.4 mi) At the traffic circle, take the 1st Right to stay on Beach Rd (1.9 mi) 7. Continue onto Manasota Key Rd (4.9 mi) 8. Turn right onto Manasota Bch Rd (1.8 mi) 9. Slight right onto FL-776 (4.8 mi) 10. Turn left onto E Dearborn St (1.0 mi) 11. Continue onto State Hwy 777 (2.5 mi) 12. Turn right onto Winchester Blvd (3.9 mi) 13. Turn left onto FL-776 (11.0 mi) 14. End back at Black Widow Harley-Davidson

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Women’s World UNIQUE AND BEAUTIFUL

We are brought up in our schools and society to conform; to be the same as everyone else. It has gotten to the point now where kids and even adults are bullied for being different. This has had some horrific consequences including suicide. It is crazy and just insane. We need to celebrate our uniquenesses and our differences. We need to teach our children the very fact that we are all different and that’s makes us all so fabulous and special. No one is any better and we should take the time to grow and learn from our differences.

MEETING “CRZ-T” (Crazy T) As I sat in an overcrowded doctor’s office, waiting for my appointment, I spotted a very interesting gentleman. He had a very colorful Mohawk; looking very different from most, he surely stood out. I began to observe peoples’ reactions.

Some stared, some smiled, and some rolled their eyes, but no one sat next to him or interacted with him. They were judging him by his looks without even striking up a conversation.

I wanted to know more about him, so I went over and sat by him. Turns out, he was a nice and well-spoken gentleman. His nickname is CRZ-T (Crazy T).

I asked him what is the story with the Mohawk and he was just great. CRZ-T explained he has had a Mohawk for 20 plus years. The Mohawk he has now was inspired by a picture he showed me on his phone. It was a similar Mohawk with lizards on the side. Our conversation continued and he turned out to be a very funny, smart, and happy individual with a great personality. If I had not taken the time to speak to him I never would have known. It was a wonderful experience.

This is what we all should do. Instead of criticizing and judging, take the time to learn about our differences and expand our world. Never judge anyone by appearances! The best dressed most successful people can be the worse crooks or the whole appearance can be a show. I get many of those in my law office consultations and find out they really have nothing and are so

miserable. It is so sad to try to live just to impress others.

APPROPRIATE UNIQUENESS – SELF WORTH I encourage people to be unique and be themselves. I also encourage people to value themselves and know their self worth.

What do I mean? Well for example, ladies you don’t have to dress like a streetwalker to be unique.

Do everything with class and respect so you can hold your head high regardless of what others say. Know your self worth.

Know that you are valuable and never degrade yourself. We all are beautiful and can express it without degrading ourselves.

LIVE AND DON’T JUDGE You should feel free to live your life your way. Be respectful, be a true, and honest with yourself—as well as others. Don’t hide behind fakery and deception. If you wish to look differently from others, then do so. If you want to explore a different culture, whatever is on your bucket list just go do it!

Don’t worry what others will think because ultimately it’s about your journey in this life, and no one can live your life’s journey but you. You only have one life so don’t waste it.

So what bold adventure will you do this year starting right now?

The EQ Lifestyle is a sign that you are about to experience an adventure called life like you never knew before! -- Hayley Colina Members of the EQ Lifestyle support and encourage others to live passionately! We are comfortable in our own skin—no need for pretension. NO talkers!

We are the Doers—constantly breaking out of our comfort zone, growing, learning, and changing our lives!

IT IS TIME TO BE PART OF THE “EQ LIFESTYLE” I invite you to come check out our upcoming events (Born to Ride Women’s World: An EQ Lifestyle) at www.EQWS.org and/or www. borntoride.com. Join our mailing list so you don’t miss out. I’m looking forward to meeting you and making this journey called life tremble with love, joy, purpose and passion!

If you would like info on Born To Ride Womens Club, Email info@borntoride.com

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2016 SOFTAIL

The Softail Slim® model delivers a healthy balance of Harley-Davidson past and present. It merges raw, minimalistic 1940s bobber styling with up-to-date, old-school fat elements and contemporary power. Its blacked-out presence, retro features, and low-slung seat express that unmistakable old-iron attitude.

NEW IN 2016 •High Output Twin Cam 103B™ engine •Newly designed air cleaner cover with High Output 103 badging •Electronic throttle control system for enabled cruise control •Paint color options MODEL UNIQUE FEATURES Style •Fat, chromed front forks •Unique, retro style, internally-wired Hollywood handlebar •Gloss black headlamp with chrome trim ring and gloss black nacelle •Gloss black cat-eye console with retro speedometer face •Gloss black retro round air cleaner •Gloss black horseshoe oil tank •Traditional Softail® Fat Bob® fuel tank

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with Bar & Shield™ medallion •Minimal leather fuel tank center strip •Simple blacked-out engine •Low solo seat •Retro half-moon footboards •Narrow profile 144 mm rear tire •Black Steel Laced wheels •Chopped rear fender with integrated stop/turn/tail lights and side-mounted license plate •Raw finishes throughout Fit •Low-slung solo seat at 23.8-inches •Hollywood handlebar •Half-moon footboards Function •Electronic throttle control •Easy reach

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side stand and easy liftoff •Tank-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, RPM/

gear display, fuel gauge with low-fuel warning light and countdown feature, low-oil pressure indicator light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights, 6-speed indicator light •Self-canceling turn signal controls •Start, engine cutoff, left/right turn signals, horn, hi/low beam with flash-to-pass, odometer display toggle/trip switch and hazard lights hand controls •Barrel key, tank console-mounted ignition; fork lock common with ignition key •Electric power accessory connector under seat PERFORMANCE •Rigid-mounted, Air-cooled, 1690 cc High Output Twin Cam 103B™ counter-balanced engine with Automatic Compression Release (ACR) •6-Speed Cruise Drive® transmission •Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) with heated O2 sensors AVAILABLE OPTIONS •Electronic cruise control (factory installed option) •Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) •Smart Security System with proximitybased, hands-free security fob (factory installed option) •Engine Idle Temperature Management Strategy (EITMS) (dealeractivated)

5331 N US Hwy 441, Ocala, FL 34475 (352) 732-2488 Live the Dream, Own the Dream, Ride the Dream • www.hdocala.com

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From Wall Street to Main Street...

On Two Wheels!

• Personal Financial Planning • Investment Strategies • Create Income • Estate Planning • Asset Protection Michelle Osborne Financial Advisor/Rider From Wall Street To Main Street

Hi there, my name is Michelle Osborne and I have worked as a financial advisor for over 30 years, during which I have helped many people achieve their dreams financially. Now I’d like to help you.

As a rider and motorcycle enthusiast I understand what it’s like when you would rather be out on the road than trying to figure out your investment statements, your 401k, savings interest or working on how to protect yourself or how to create more retirement income.

Let me help you understand where your money is and if it’s working for you in the best way possible and helping you live the life you worked so hard to achieve. This is my job.

Call me today and let’s take a look at your situation. Let me help you get out there and ride with peace of mind.

Invest Safe / Ride Safe!

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“Registered Representative offering insurance products through IFS Securities, Member FINRA/MSRB/SIPC. 3414 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1020, Atlanta, GA 30326.

Phone: 404-382-5223. Securities offered through IFS Securities are NOT FDIC INSURED, NOT BANK GUARANTEED, and MAY LOSE VALUE.“

email: michelle.osborne@ifssecurities.com

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• Personal Financial Planning • Investment Strategies • Create Income • Estate Planning • Asset Protection

Hello again Michelle Osborne here. I have worked as a financial advisor over the years helping people achieve greater income to fulfill their dreams. I’ve had clients have come to me confused and lost, not knowing where their money is or what it is earning. I’ve been able to simplify their financial picture and give them more income. Most people do not realize the risks in the markets or low paying instruments such as bank CD’s. Even with savings accounts you are losing money everyday.

If you’ve been using savings, investments or retirement accounts to live off or make major purchases we need to talk. I have been able to show people the use of leverage to increase their income. Most people are unaware of their options and what’s available to make their lives easier. You’ve worked too hard to earn what you have. Let me show you how to make the most of your money.

Invest Safe / Ride Safe!

Michelle Osborne Financial Advisor/Rider From Wall Street To Main Street “Registered Representative offering insurance products through IFS Securities, Member FINRA/MSRB/SIPC. 3414 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1020, Atlanta, GA 30326. Phone: 404-382-5223. Securities offered through IFS Securities are NOT FDIC INSURED, NOT BANK GUARANTEED, and MAY LOSE VALUE.“

CALL: 727-459-4875

email: michelle.osborne@ifssecurities.com

chaps that have a corset lace up the back that make the butt and legs look good. The front is a low-rider style like the girls jean—fit the jeans and the look. Some of the chaps are extra-long for girls who like to wear the giant heels. They come in blue or black.”

Michelle didn’t stop at creating the chaps. She also branched out and started creating new and unique looks with jackets. “I also have the motorcycle-style denim jacket, too! These match the chaps. I introduced these in Leesburg last year. I was out of three different sizes before the end of the show! I sold at least 100 then! This year I did well, too!”

Michelle is quick to point out that she has style lines available for men as well! “I also have products for men! Not all men are built the same way either! A lot of guys want to be comfortable too! The key to buying a comfortable pair of chaps is the size of your thigh. You want it to fit so air isn’t going inside and flapping all over. They need to fit, they need to be functional—and for the girls, they need to be sexy as hell!”

How did you come up with the name Badd Ass Chaps? “At the time I was selling my items, I didn’t have a name for my business.

One of my customers saw my hipster purse that I was wearing. It was fringed out and very pretty. She said to me, ‘That is a bad ass purse! I want it!’ She bought it right off my body! That’s where the name of my business came from.” Michelle kept taking her products nd evolving them to suit the needs and demands of her customers. “I started making special loops on the chaps where the hipster purses would fit nicely. From there, I did special in-lay, custom designing Michelle Young is a powerhouse of energy and talent with her unique business, Badd Ass Chaps. I had the pleasure of spending some time with her talking about this great business and all that she has to offer the biker in the line of unique clothing that is tailor-made!

“I lived in California for 20 years; 15 years ago I decided that I like leather. I’ve never sewn anything in my entire life! I’m a biker chick and I was getting frustrated when I wasn’t able to find any chaps that fit, leather pants that fit, vests that fit, etc. So I decided I was going to start making cool stuff for biker chicks!”

Michelle took that energy and passion and taught herself how to work with leather. “I started by doing alterations then picked that up by learning how to work with leather. I purchased a leather sewing machine—one that would puncture leather and leave a good seam. I learned an awful lot about leather!”

The first product I made that had the “official” Badd Ass Chaps label on was the hipster purses. Many of my friends in California have a minimum of three hipster purses! I started to build collections so that the Badd Ass Chaps label was getting out there. I had black leather, brown leather, and leather with fringe. Then I started getting requests for white leather. Many women wanted the white leather for their biker-themed weddings. I never have done anything “cheesy.”

Everything I do is top notch and I use the best leather. I do not use crappy leather products. I only pick naked or top 100% cowhide leather and buffalo hide leathers.”Michelle spent an immense amount of time looking for factories that would create her designs. “I found my way through the sea of every leather product out there and today I have three factories that I deal with: they are located in NJ, NY, and TX. The people in TX are manufacturing my denim outfits for me. In California, the girls had all kinds of outfits, depending on what bike they were riding on that day. Here in Florida, the women want lighter outfits. So it’s actually a denim state! I introduced denim BTR 58 | BORNTORIDE.COM

Custom Leather Chaps - Leather Hipsters - Biker Jewelry and Other Motorcycle Leather Apparel

of chaps for my customers; like zebra, leopard, ostrich—and these are placed on the waistline. These are faux materials—they are NOT taken from the hides of animals!”

When Michelle was learning the trade of working and creating items with leather, she also taught herself how to weave. She was asked to make biker whips. So she started learning how to make the whips and created the custom look her customers wanted in order to match their motorcycles. Today, Michelle’s cousin, Jay, makes riding crops, motorcycle whips, and weaves many para-cord jewelry pieces.

“He has a very meticulous work ethic—being a former marine—and loves what he does. Not one whip or cord has been returned or has received a negative comment!”

You will see Michelle and Badd Ass Chaps at Peggy’s Corral on Sunday’s, starting in September. She also sets up at Thunder

By The Bay, and Leesburg. Primarily an on-line business www.

BaddAssChaps.com you will see many items that are not offered in the open-air forum, like the 100% custom made sterling silver Biker Jewelry, and the smoking HOT leather lingerie items.

Michelle rides an ’03 Road King. She had a beautiful 1991 Fat Boy, low, slammed, mini-apes, custom rims—but unfortunately it got stolen at a bike show in Palm Springs. “My Road King is a beautiful ride. I get her out and about every now and then. She glows at night thanks to Reno’s LED lights.”

Michelle has been in business for 15 years. For the future, Michelle hopes to find a local bike shop that will allow her to incorporate her

Badd Ass Chaps inventory into their shop. “When I find that location or if that location finds me, I want to get that store atmosphere going. The open air store works for me now. That’s where I enjoy the interaction with biker folks for now. There is so much more to do in the biking community. I need to be able to get Badd Ass Chaps in the right place, right space, and it really needs to be cohesive to a bike shop where the biker traffic is guys and gals. I need to be able to communicate with a customer and share the leathers I have, to create the perfectly custom look they want in their chaps and/ or jacket to match their bike ... a bike shop seems like the perfect environment.”

Born To Ride has been the only media outlet Michelle has done business with. “I absolutely love working with Ron and Deb. They are respectful of every aspect of the biker community. They have never let me down and have been so supportive with me and my business! I will only do business with them.”

If you’re ready to find that amazing outfit that fits you, your bike, and your personality, contact Michelle today. Her passion is evident with her work ethic and desire to make her customers happy with their Badd Ass Chaps products. She will make sure that your Badd Ass Chaps outfit is something you will treasure and wear with pride every time you’re on your motorcycle!

Susan Hurst p.s. Susan has the denim Badd Ass Chaps jacket and matching chaps. She LOVES this outfit!

www.BaddAssChaps.com • Michelle@BaddAssChaps.com • 941-201-5848

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Craven Moorehead

The news re-hashed by a less than famous trailer park journalist.

So, just when you least expect it, the Pope comes to town. Not that you didn’t already know this, but it’s worth revisiting for the purposes of this particular story. I mean it’s not like you could have avoided the Holy Representative’s visit since every major news channel, broadcast TV, and every radio station in the world gave a step by step glimpse into what he was up to. Given the statistics, it really was quite a remarkable journey for a man of his age! Pope Francis ain’t really a ‘spring chicken’ you know.

Thousands of miles of videotape airline travel and at least one set of new tires on the really cool Pope-Mobile brought us one man’s journey to spread the word of God and bless the believers who follow him so closely. Not that I am a super religious dude or anything, but even I would have loved to go see the guy just because he traveled all this way just to see a flock of followers and give them a blessing in a language that few understand. He certainly is a very important and iconic figure in our generation.

He also is allegedly the first Pontiff to use social media to deliver a message. How the world changes! Conan said that 4 towels were missing after the pope left the Four Seasons. I messaged him back informing him that the Pope needed those towels to clean up all the Holy Water that he had spilled. He did not reply. The only question that I could raise regarding this monumental event is: “If a person is canonized, does that mean they are fired from a very large caliber gun?” Just a thought. …

Another event that changed a lot of people’s lives recently was the total eclipse of a “Blood Moon” which for most here in Florida either totally missed or howled at through a fairly thick array of clouds that were hell-

bent on ruining the viewing of the event.

Remember, it will be hundreds of years before this happens again (allegedly) and the last one was way back in ’82. We were probably all too stoned to remember it, and some of us weren’t even born then.

Either way the lunatics were all running rampant, the tides rose and the wolves were howling. Had this event happened on Halloween, I am certain that there would be a lack of chickens and cows plus other sacrificial creatures in the area where I am currently living. We all survived this I suppose, and I still haven’t been able to evaluate any of the propagation of myths rumors and speculations that the conspiracy theorists have thrown out there. “We are certain that the U.S. government and the Air Force are behind this. …”

Living in the country lends itself to the invasion of all species of unusual creatures.

Not just the two-legged sort with the exception of Big-Foot (whom lives in the ditch by my property) and frequently shows his smelly ugly face around here fairly often.

I usually shoot at him and he grunts and runs off back into the woods. I had a theory that he was here to try to mate with the Ol Lady (size 13 feet) and that notion has been substantiated due to the fact that I haven’t seen him since she left. Another day brings another hoard of creatures—all sorts of them.

My shop is a wonderland of nature’s oddities, not including myself. Every variety of creepy-crawlies, spiders, beetles, and other things live in there. Only thing I haven’t seen is the Florida state bird (the cockroach) and believe that they are too afraid to hang out here with all the other inhabitants. I have beetles out there that are so large they could eat a Palmetto Bug like a sub-sandwich. It’s kinda like going to the Zoo but all the animals are miniature in comparison.

One day about a week or so ago I discovered a large white moth with black spots on my electronics workbench. It was a curious looking thing and I don’t recall ever seeing this particular variety around here ever before. I have seen the regular ‘millers’ flying around the lights for years but never one of these. So anyhow, this moth decides to adopt me and refuses to leave the sanctity of the bench. So I go out there and talk to him and he’s like a perfect friend because he don’t talk back! But seriously he

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won’t leave. He can fly, dance and stare at me all day but has no intentions of taking off to wherever these things usually live. I was curious to find out what this new pet of mine was so I did 3 or 4 hours of beer drinking and internet research. It turns out that this little fellow is a Giant Leopard Moth and a million different conspiracy theories follow this guy—sorta like the moon and the Pope. Some of my favorites include the appearance of this moth means that you will win the lottery, inherit money, or become the President. So I went to the corner store and bought a dollar scratch-off ticket and sure as hell I won a whole dollar! I immediately put it on the workbench and my little pal got on it and looked at me kinda strangely. In his own special little way he evidently was trying to tell me that I would win a million dollars if I bought a million $1.00 scratch-offs. I haven’t been back to the store. Anyhow, he’s still hanging out with me and in another part of my research I discovered that people actually try to raise these things and keep them as pets.

I suppose for a certain group of people moth keeping is a perfect pastime.

Anyhow this story is about change. Not what Obama promised (he won’t return my calls and sent my resume back) and I don’t suspect that I will be the president of the U.S. anytime soon so let’s discuss metamorphosis. For example, the beautiful little moth was once an ugly-ass ‘wolly booger’ caterpillar with red stripes. Then he turned into a pupae (rhymes with Pope-Eye) and evolved into a giant moth. So look back at where you are now and what you were then. Are you getting the picture? Have you evolved into a better person, gotten a better job, house, motorcycle or other popular perks? Or are you just hanging around in the shop with me and the moth and fixing broken stuff for people? Everyone’s journey in this life can be chronicled by every accomplishment whether it be large or small—monumental or miniscule. Keep this in mind: Life’s a wild ride—metamorphosis is a MFer and there always will be a beginning and an end! (Oh yeah, and milk is white unless it’s chocolate!)

In other news; the Bucs won 1 game, and water has been discovered on Mars. Myself and other scientists are now looking for Barley, Malt and Hops on the Red Planet!

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Biker Movie Review

Out of all the ‘biker exploitation’ movies I have reviewed, this one may be the funniest! The 1991 film features Billy Bob Thornton, MTV VeeJay Martha Quinn, and a few other B movie celebs. This movie has it all – hot chicks, lesbians, motorcycles, midgets and a troop of blind orphans - who wouldn’t love it? First off I must tell you the Chopper Chicks don’t actually ride “Choppers” but they do ride Sportsters, all equipped with engine guards and various custom paint jobs. The girls in the film are members of an all female motorcycle gang called the “Cycle Sluts” which in itself is funny. They do have the usual trappings of women traveling in groups, such as being on the rag, and searching for meat.

Anyway, the film begins when the Cycle Sluts cruise into the small town of Zariah looking for a good time. In Zariah, an evil scientist turned mortician has been killing local townspeople with the help of dwarf that he continually abuses. After turning the folks into zombies, he uses them as labor at an abandoned mine. The mine is too radioactive

after underground nuclear testing to be mined by living people. He later admits the real reason he’s doing it isn’t for the money, it’s because he’s just plain mean. The zombies are released when a curious little boy opens a door in the apparently abandoned mine, thus releasing the un-dead, and of course this act is his un-doing.

In the mean time, the girls are in town, and decide to split up and go look for some meat. One of them is run over by the mortician, and is turned into a zombie, while the others find their way into various sexual situations with the local guys. This is where we first meet Billy Bob who plays the ex of one of the chopper chicks. They meet in a church where the dwarf is attempting to shoot her, and retreat to his trailer for some fun. Another mistake for the midget, and more punishment later, the zombies are still marching on, and they are getting hungry!

On the way to town the zombies encounter a group of blind orphans, who are stranded just on the outskirts after their bus breaks down.

Luckily for the kids their bus-driver always keeps an Uzi on the bus (for sentimental reasons) and while the driver seeks help the kids (shooting blindly) manage to hold off the zombies until the chopper chicks arrive to rescue them in a hearse. Even though the girls are doing some good deeds, the locals don’t seem to like them too much and repeatedly attempt to run them out of town. That is until the town is overrun by blood thirsty zombies! But wait – the town folk refuse to help the girls fight the zombies because “they are all family.’’ Hordes of zombies begin eating their relatives as the girls fight them off. The dwarf decides to turn against the mortician, and tells the girls that the only way to kill the zombies is to “cut their heads off.” The chopper chicks use baseball bats, chainsaws, and other devices to do away with many of them, but just when they think they have won, dozens more arrive. The girls devise a plan to lure all the remaining zombies into the church using raw meat as bait. They load the meat truck with dynamite, and crash it into the church. The timer on the dynamite goes off and the church goes up in flames burning up most of the remaining zombies.

In the final scenes the Cycle Sluts are rewarded with a sack full of cash and induct the dwarf and several of the blind orphans as honorary members of their gang. They then ride out of town with some of the men folk (their new ‘bitches’) on the back of their bikes and toss wads of money into the wind as they roll down the road to a new destination and adventure.

This review could not possibly expose you to all the hilarious action that this film provides. It is sometimes so ridiculous that you would find yourself rolled up in a knot from uncontrollable laughter. It takes shots at old films, TV and life in general, but it never leaves you bored.

I admit that I have a sick sense of humor, but for some unknown reason, I actually liked this film! (I usually don’t) Try this one out. It’s available on DVD from Troma Films, www.troma.com or at your local ‘strange DVD dealership.’ I have to give this one 4 out of 4 stars just because it’s super-funny… Till next month.

The Phantom

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Spyke & Mike We’re back on the road again my BTR friends. Craven got the Fat Bird rolling like a well-greased freight train. Mike and I have ridden her hard and put it away wet several times. The latest was an overnight stay on the way down south. We’re headed to Miami and the Peterson’s Poker Run. Every year we go it always rains somewhere during our journey.

This year was no exception my BTR friends. It was a wet and brutal two-day ride from St. Petersburg to Key West. We were so happy to get off the bike, start doin’ the Duval crawl, and become infected with the Keys Disease.

Mike and I hit all the hot spots a few times. They loved me at some and threw us out at others. Geeze, I just can’t figure out why all the places aren’t Spyker friendly. I mean, I can really put on a show, keep the crowds drinking, and make memorable Kodak moments for many people while I’m in the house.

We ran into a lot of old friends who introduced us to many new ones. I like meeting new people because it really helps me with my writing material.

For instance, Mike and I were throwing down some cold ones at Capt. Tony’s and rubbing elbows with all types. One group was a bunch of doctors who ride. They were talking so loudly that we couldn’t help but overhearing their conversation. The eldest one in the group, Mr. Wisdom, a name his friends kept calling him was ranting, “I finally realized at my age I shouldn’t give a hoot anymore. If walking was good for your health, the postman would be immortal. A rabbit runs and hops all over only to live maybe 15 years, while a tortoise barely moves and doesn’t do diddly squat, yet it’s around for 150 years. A whale swims all day, only eats fish and drinks water, but it’s still fat! And I tell all my patients to exercise, eat well, and get plenty of sleep. Now here I am sitting at a bar having beer for breakfast, doing 16oz. tall boy pull ups, and plan on staying out until way after midnight. My life is good, but I’m such a hypocrite!”

His buddy raised a glass and bellowed, “Guys, let’s drink to old age and the fact that we started with nothing and still have most of it. Our wild oats are mainly enjoyed with prunes and all bran. And the only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth!” Everyone took a drink and another dude in the crowd yelled out, “It took me all these years to get my head together, and now my body is falling apart. It was a whole lot easier to get older than it was to get wiser. My wife tells me that some days I’m the top dog and on others, I’m the fire hydrant. And she has no problem letting me know which day is which.”

I squawked at Mike, “Dude, it doesn’t matter where we go; Daytona, Yeehaw Junction, the beach, or Key West, we always seem to run

into a lot of colorful people.” Mike looks at me and whispers, “I’m so glad you can keep it politically correct! Let’s move on across the street to Sloppy Joe’s.”

We rolled through the doors and manage our way to the bar. Mike plops me down on a stool near a table where two guys are sitting with white coats on. There is a sign between them stating, “The doctors are in and drinking, ask us any question. We may be whacked but we’ll give it a crack!”

Before we can get served, three people make it over to the table.

You can tell they are a family. The adults have patches on their vests stating they are property of each other, identical event pins, and matching doo rags partially covering jet black hair. The third person is a younger looking version of the two. He’s missing the property patch, but having the same type of vest, pins, and matching doo rag. Although one thing is noticeably different, he’s got fiery red hair.

Mike and I overhear the conversation. The father asks the doctors, “Gentlemen, my wife and I want to know how is it that our son has beaming red hair when as you can see, we both have jet black hair.

Right after he was born we had a paternity test done and he is ours, so can you explain the red hair?” The two doctors huddle together and converse. A few minutes later one of them declares, “Even though you and your wife both have dark hair, someone in your ancestry contributed red hair to the gene pool.” She comes back with, “We were told that, but all my relatives are full blooded Cherokee Indian and all his are Aztecs from Mexico.”

The other doctor asks, “How often did you two have sex before he was born?” The husband and wife whisper between themselves and she reveals sheepishly, “At that time in our lives we both ran separate businesses, barely saw each other, and only made love once or twice a month—hence the reason for the paternity test.” The doctors talk between themselves again. One stands up and states, “Well then, there’s your answer. It’s rust!”

Mike chokes on his drink and I almost fall off the chair. He picks me up and says, “Those two docs are a few fruit loops short of a bowl full!” I cackle back, “Dude, they took that answer right out of your playbook!” Mike bellows, “Yeah, you’re right Spyke! But I didn’t want to cut in on their game. Let’s make like the Red Sea and part.” We head out the door, wind our way through the maze of people, and climb onto the scoot. Mike fires it up and gets my wings in what little wind there is and the Fat Birds’ wheels rolling down Duval St., slowly removing us from the Keys Disease in first gear.

SPYKE

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BOOK SIGNING AND PRESENTATION WITH JEAN DAVIDSON & JON DAVIDSON OEFLEIN SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2015 Join us Saturday, Oct 31 in welcoming our special guests, Jean Davidson and Jon Davidson Oeflein! Jean is the granddaughter and Jon is the great grandson of Walter Davidson one of the founders and the first president of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company. ®

Jean and Jon are the authors of the book “Harley-Davidson Family Memories”. ®

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